Lady Gaga is lending her star power to a virtual concert special that will support those on the front lines of the corona virus pandemic. Gaga, Global Citizen, and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the One World: Together at Home special today. The concert special will raise money for healthcare professionals battling the pandemic through the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
⭕️ We’re excited to announce One World: #TogetherAtHome, a global broadcast on April 18, curated in collaboration with @LadyGaga and featuring your favorite artists and comedians — all in support of the @WHO and healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis. (1/7) pic.twitter.com/ZspKXtmd2V
— Global Citizen (@GlblCtzn) April 6, 2020
Funds raised from the musical event will support local and regional charities that provide essential goods, shelter, and healthcare to those in need. Gaga and Global Citizen have already raised $35 million for WHO, the singer revealed today during WHO’s press conference.
The special will feature appearances and performances from several high-profile musicians and performers. A lineup for the event includes Green Day’s Billie Joe Armstrong, J Balvin, Andrea Bocelli, Burna Boy, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, Elton John, John Legend, Chris Martin, Alanis Morissette, Lizzo, Kacey Musgraves, Paul McCartney, Keith Urban, Eddie Vedder, Stevie Wonder, Maluma, pianist Lang Lang, David Beckham, Idris and Sabrina Elba, Kerry Washington, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Shah Rukh Khan.
