TOGETHER AT HOME. The biggest stars from all over the world come together for a 2-hour special. Screenshot from the WHO
MANILA, Philippines – Right in the comforts of their own homes, the biggest musicians and personalities from all over the world are coming together for an hours-long virtual show, which aired Sunday morning, April 19 in the Philippines, features A-listers including Billie Eilish, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder.
Lady Gaga, who earliered postponed the release of her new studio album, had said in a World Health Organization briefing that the event was a"love letter to the world" in the"fearless global effort" against COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Several countries, including the Philippines, are in total or partial lockdown to minimize movement and slow down the spread of the highly-contagious disease which has left more than 157,000 dead worldwide.
Saturday's special"will continue this, telling global stories of triumph and hope, and told to a global audience, truly bringing the world together," Lady Gaga said.The event was curated by Lady Gaga in partnership with the World Health Organization and Global Citizen, a movement of citizens calling for an end to extreme poverty by 2030.
thank you rappler for giving gaga the credit as organizer 💕