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Bono to 'headline 'American Idol' charity show

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Snoop Dogg, Fergie also set to perform

Bono is set to headline' the second annual 'American Idol' charity concert, set to take place April 9.

The U2 frontman will be join Snoop Dogg, Fergie, Annie Lennox, Mariah Carey, John Legend and teen sensation Miley Cyrus, among others.

Bono is set to speak at the event, although he will not be performing.

The event will benefit underprivileged children. Last year's fundraiser yielded approximately $76 million.

Actors Bradd Pitt and Reese Witherspoon as well as football stars Peyton and Eli Manning will also participate, reports the Associated Press.

--By our Los Angeles staff.
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