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American Idol To Encore Charity Song ‘We Are The World’

American Idol To Encore Charity Song ‘We Are The World’

“We Are The World”, the celebrity-packed 1985 charity singer, is getting an encore this weekend, courtesy of the stars of “American Idol”.

“Idol” judges Lionel Richie, who co-wrote the song with late Michael Jackson, Katy Perry and country singer Luke Bryan will perform it on Sunday alongside former stars and winners of the television talent show, broadcaster ABC said on Friday night.

ABC said it will be the first television performance in 35 years of the song.

The song was originally written to raise money for African famine relief and featured musicians including Jackson, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, …