Millions watch star-studded ‘One World’ coronavirus charity concert
- Coronavirus benefit concert dedicated to the brave health workers who are fighting the pandemic
- Included performances by the Rolling Stones, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Jennifer Lopez and Pharrell Williams
Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey on Saturday headlined a special broadcast of music, comedy and personal stories celebrating those around the world on the front lines of the coronavirus pandemic.
The two-hour “One World: Together at Home” event, broadcast across multiple television channels in the United States and overseas, featured a Who’s Who of pop culture in the biggest celebrity gathering so far to mark the effects of the virus.
Contributions, all filmed in their homes, also came from Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, Stevie Wonder, British soccer star David Beckham, former US first ladies Michelle Obama and Laura Bush, Andrea Bocelli, Celine Dion, Billie Eilish, Bill Gates and dozens of others.
“I’m so grateful for the health care workers, the medical workers, all the grocery store workers and delivery people, the postal workers, all the other non-profits that are working so hard,” Gaga said.
“This is really a true love letter to all of you all over the world, and I hope a reminder of the kindness that’s occurring right now,” she added.
Hosted by three of the biggest late night television show hosts in the United States – Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon – the special paid tribute to teachers and health care, grocery, delivery, postal and other workers.
“We aren’t asking for money tonight,” said Colbert.