M�A�C AIDS FUND SUPPORTS "IDOL GIVES BACK" WITH $1 MILLION GIFT TO SUPPORT THE GLOBAL FUND INITIATIVE

Charity Special Airs Tonight on FOX

The M�A�C AIDS Fund (MAF) will support IDOL GIVES BACK with a $1 million gift that will benefit The Global Fund and support MAF's continued focus on the fight against HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean. In honor of M�A�C Cosmetics' newest Viva Glam VI spokesperson, Fergie, and her performance on the IDOL GIVES BACK broadcast, the M�A�C AIDS Fund expresses its support of the Idol Gives Back Foundation, and The Global Fund, through its largest one-time grant to a single HIV/AIDS focused organization to date.

"We at MAF are thrilled to support IDOL GIVES BACK. This $1 million gift comes from the sale of our M�A�C VIVA GLAM lipsticks and lipglasses � this is a gift from our customers. It is a privilege to be part of IDOL GIVES BACK, which offers talented performers a platform through which they can raise further awareness about the global HIV/AIDS crisis," said John Demsey, Chairman, M�A�C AIDS Fund, Global President, The Est�e Lauder Companies.

Along with The Global Fund, IDOL GIVES BACK, the historic Emmy Award-winning television event and music celebration, will raise awareness and funds to benefit various charities including: Children's Defense Fund, The Children's Health Fund, Make It Right, Malaria No More, and Save the Children's U.S. Programs. The star-studded, one-of-a-kind charity special airs tonight (7:30-10:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.

The M�A�C AIDS Fund, the heart and soul of M�A�C Cosmetics, was established in 1994 to support men, women and children affected by HIV/AIDS globally. M�A�F is a pioneer in HIV/AIDS funding, providing financial support to organizations working with underserved regions and populations. As the largest corporate non-pharmaceutical giver in the arena, M�A�F strives to raise awareness of four key issues in the fight against HIV/AIDS: prevention, the link between poverty and HIV/AIDS, access to care, and adherence to medications and treatments. To date, M�A�F has raised $115 million (U.S.) exclusively through the sale of M�A�C's VIVA GLAM lipstick and lipglass, donating 100 per cent of the sale price to fight HIV/AIDS. For more information, visit www.macaidsfund.org.

The brainchild of Simon Fuller, IDOL GIVES BACK has been recognized as a life-changing program, earning praise from many of the world's best known figures including President George W. Bush, HRH Prince Charles and British Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Last season, IDOL GIVES BACK raised over $76 million for charity and garnered a prestigious Governor's Award Emmy.

Visit americanidol.com for more information on IDOL GIVES BACK as well as exclusive videos, photos and special behind-the-scenes information.

AMERICAN IDOL is created and executive-produced by Simon Fuller, founder and CEO of 19 Entertainment; and executive-produced by Cecile Frot-Coutaz, CEO, FremantleMedia North America; Nigel Lythgoe, President, 19 Television; and Ken Warwick, Executive Producer, FremantleMedia North America.