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Last updated at 10:23am on 27.04.07

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A host of A-list celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Keira Knightley and Helen Mirren dusted off their disco moves for an American Idol charity fundraiser.

The star-studded dance montage to 70s hit Staying Alive was shown during a two-part special, called Idol Gives Back, which raised £15 million for charities that aid young people in Africa and the United States.

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Gwyneth Paltrow

Dancing Gwyneth Paltrow throws off her inhibitions

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Keira Knightley gets into the groove

Hugh Grant, David Schwimmer, Teri Hatcher and even Miss Piggy were among the other celebrities who rocked their bodies for the cause.

Bono, U2 frontman and spokesperson for ONE Campaign to Make Poverty History, featured in another segment of the program.

He said: "People say you can't be the generation that ends brutal, stupid poverty, but we can and we will.

"I have been in front of 70,000 people here in L.A. and it's a pretty amazing feeling. I can't think of any feeling better except perhaps the feeling that you can save somebody's life and there is not one person watching this program tonight who cannot save a life".

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David Schwimmer, Lisa Kudrow, Miss Piggy, Hugh Laurie and Teri Hatcher

David Schwimmer reunites with Friends co-star Lisa Kudrow, while Miss Piggy, Hugh Laurie and Teri Hatcher also put their support behind the charity event

The show also aired a call for donations from Madonna, prerecorded during her visit to Malawi.

American Idol judge Simon Cowell said: "It's not preaching. It's just that there are some problems that maybe this show can try to help. Simple as that."

The hugely popular talent show attracts an average of 30 million viewers.

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