Elton John hosted a “Living Room Concert For America” on Sunday featuring Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, and has already raised nearly $8 million.
The event aired on Fox & iHeartMedia radio stations and was listened to by millions. You can still catch the special on iHeartRadio’s YouTube channel for the time being. Viewers have been directed to two charities, Feeding America and First Responders Children’s Foundation.
Other performers included Backstreet Boys (each member tuned in remotely), Billie Joel Armstrong (Greenday), Dave Grohl, Camila Cabello, H.E.R., Sam Smith & Tim McGraw. Many videos of Backstreet Boys performing went viral.
The Backstreet Boys Performed "I Want It That Way" From Five Different Places, And It's Exactly What I Needed https://t.co/m617Lp3O9n
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Incredible messages were delivered by the likes of Ryan Seacrest, Russell Wilson, Lady Gaga & plenty of others. During these solemn times, it was great to see some familiar faces uplift us. The benefit paid special tribute to the frontline health professionals, first responders, and local heroes who are putting their lives in harm’s way to help their neighbors and fight the spread of the virus.
Also according to the announcement, in addition to streaming the benefit special, YouTube is making a donation in support of the cause.
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