'American Idol' makeup artist gets McCain ready for TV interview

New York, September 25 : U.S. Republican presidential nominee John McCain was helped by an "American Idol" makeup artist in getting ready for a recent television appearance.

The Federal Election Commission has revealed that makeup artist Tifanie White received 5,583.43 dollars for the job.

According to US Weekly magazine, Tifanie helped McCain look spiffy for the small screen, reports the New York Daily News.

The first of the presidential debates between McCain and Democratic rival Barack Obama takes place on Friday.

ANI