- Elton John is hosting Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America on Sunday, March 29 at 9 p.m. ET.
- The special will air on FOX, and it will be streamed on iHeartMedia radio stations, plus the app.
- Celebrities scheduled to perform include Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, and Tim McGraw. There will also be appearances by Lady Gaga and Ellen DeGeneres.
Raise your hand if you’re in need of a little distraction at the moment. Yep, social distancing and the anxiety that comes with today’s coronavirus pandemic can feel overwhelming.
But Elton John has gathered some of Hollywood’s most celebrated names to deliver an hour-long benefit concert to raise funds for folks affected by COVID-19. It’s called Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America, and according to People, John will welcome guest appearances by Lady Gaga, Ryan Seacrest, Ellen DeGeneres, and Melissa McCarthy.
The performers include Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Sam Smith, Camila Cabello, and Billie Eilish. All of the stars will perform from the comfort of their own homes.
The event will strive to “help fight the spread of the COVID-19 virus and to celebrate the resilience and strength of the nation during this pandemic,” according to a release. Demi Lovato, Lizzo, Ciara and Russell Wilson are set to honor the healthcare professionals keeping us safe at this time, and viewers will be encouraged to donate to organizations such as Feeding America and the First Responders Children’s Foundation.
Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, celebrities such as John Legend have done their part to bring a little joy to those of us self-isolating at home. Legend tapped his wife, Chrissy Teigen, and their two adorable kids for a free mini-concert on Instagram. Meanwhile, Rita Wilson, who tested positive for coronavirus alongside her husband, Tom Hanks, has shared hilarious videos of herself rapping to Naughty by Nature’s “Hip Hop Hooray.” And Matthew McConaughey lent his soothing, deep and raspy voice for a minutes-long PSA that definitely raised our spirits.
So what will some of the A-listers sing to bring us all together? A flawless rendition of “Imagine” by John Lennon wouldn’t be a bad idea.
Fox Presents the iHeart Living Room Concert for America will air on Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on FOX, and it will be streamed on iHeartMedia radio stations, plus the app.
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