Star-studded line-up announced for 'One World: Together At Home' benefit gig
It will be shown on TV 🙌
With everything that is going on in the world right now, some of the most famous faces in the world of music and TV have teamed up with the World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Citizen to take part in a special benefit gig called One World: Together At Home, which will be broadcast live on Saturday 18th April 2020.
The streamed gig, which will be hosted by American TV show host Jimmy Fallon, will feature a range of star-studded artists to help celebrate and show our support for healthcare and key workers across the world, as well as raising money for local and regional charities.
Curated in Collaboration with Lady Gaga, other stars taking part include, Alanis Morissette, Andrea Bocelli, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Burna Boy, Chris Martin, David Beckham, Eddie Vedder, Elton John, FINNEAS, Idris and Sabrina Elba, J Balvin, John Legend, Kacey Musgraves, Keith Urban, Kerry Washington, Lang Lang, Lizzo, Maluma, Paul McCartney, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan and Stevie Wonder.
One World: Together At Home will be broadcast in America on Saturday 18th April, whilst the BBC have secured the first showing of the gig, which will be shown in the UK one day later on Sunday 19th April.
The show on BBC One will feature highlights from the big event, as well as including new and exclusive performances from some of the major UK artists on the bill.
Lorna Clarke, Controller BBC Pop, says: “Lorna Clarke, Controller BBC Pop, says: “I’m thrilled that BBC One is to broadcast coverage of this very special event, featuring some of the world’s most loved musicians, to show support to care workers all over the world at this challenging time.”
If you are keen to watch the benefit gig live, there will also be a digital broadcast streaming online across a number of platforms, including the likes of Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, Amazon Prime Video, Apple and Twitch.
Check out what your fav celebs couples have been up to during self-isolation:
Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
As well as dropping brand new Little Mix banger 'Break Up Song', Perrie Edwards has been keeping us all entertained on her TikTok page, drafting in the help from footballer boyfriend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
The pair showed off their impressive in-sync moves whilst taking part in the stair shuffle dance challenge.
Perrie Edwards and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
The loved-up couple have also welcomed this adorably cute puppy into their home, with Perrie introducing him to her fans as Travis.
Justin and Hailey Bieber
After being nominated by their friend Demi Lovato, love birds Justin and Hailey Bieber took to Instagram to announce they are taking part in the #DoYourPartChallenge.
The challenge will see the couple American food company Door Dash to help provide meals for those in need around them during the current pandemic.
Justin and Hailey Bieber
Of course, the pair have also teamed up to show off their moves for Hailey's TikTok account.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
With many music stars across the world being forced to postpone their tours right now, Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello took part in a live acoustic performance as part of Elton John's living room concert, to help raise money for key workers out in America.
In a clip uploaded to Camila's Instagram page, Shawn is playing guitar whilst his girl belts out her new single 'My Oh My'.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
Camila has also been making sure her loyal fan base are OK, posting daily video to her Instagram Story.
Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Andre Gray
Just like her Little Mix BFF Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock has also been drafting in the help of her footballer boyfriend to make TikTok content.
After seeing Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes' attempt, Leigh-Anne and her BF Andre Gray attempted the same... But it didn't quite go to plan!
Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Andre Gray
During a recent interview on Good Morning Britain, Leigh-Anne also confessed the pair have been doing pranks on each other during self-isolation.
She said, "We've just started pranking each other. So I'm just looking over my shoulder constantly now… I started it, I tried to sellotape his phone to his face and then he decided to squeeze water in my face. And then I cracked an egg on his bum and then he cracked an egg on my face."
Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner
Married couple Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner have been baking extremely amazing looking cookies during self-isolation! Joe documented the whole thing on his Instagram Story and we just NEED to try one! 😍
Jesy Nelson and Chris Hughes
Although Jesy Nelson and Chris Hughes are apart during self-isolation, that hasn't stopped the pair sharing hilarious content of each other.
After Little Mix dropped their brand new single 'Break Up Song' and urged their fans to try out the track's dance challenge, Jesy's boyfriend Chris Hughes uploaded a video of his hilarious attempt, telling fans, 'Chris Hughes everyone 🙈 enjoy! #breakupsongchallenge'. (sic)
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
One of the nicest men in showbiz John Legend hosted a one-hour long live show from his home, with the help of his wife Chrissy Teigen!
John performed some of his biggest tracks accompanied by his piano, whilst Chrissy joined in and answered fan questions.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen
The married couple have also been impressing fans with their baking skills, with both Chrissy and John baking these amazing looking chocolate donuts with their kids Luna and Miles.
Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky
The lovely Lady Gaga uploaded this cosy photo of herself and her boyfriend Michael Polansky to her Instagram page, telling fans the pair are keeping busy by playing video games and cards, as well as urging her fans to stay at home.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
The Kardashian-West family have been chilling at at their home in Calabasas during self-isolation, with Kim sharing this cute family snap alongside husband Kanye and kids North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Kim has also been baking, as well as sharing daily videos alongside her cute kids with fans on Instagram.
One World: Together At Home will air in the UK on Sunday 19th April.