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The event, called "One World: Together at
Home," will be shown on multiple television and digital networks
around the world on April 18. It will be hosted by late-night
television comedians Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen
Colbert.
Gaga, who said she helped curate the celebrity lineup, called in
to World Health Organization's coronavirus briefing on Monday to
unveil the project, a joint effort with advocacy group Global
Citizen.
Organizers already have raised $35 million to help with the
crisis, Gaga said. The money will benefit WHO’s COVID-19
Solidarity Response Fund. Their goal is to raise funds in
advance of the upcoming telecast so viewers can "sit back and
enjoy the show you all deserve," she said.
The event will feature appearances and performances by Alanis
Morissette, Andrea Bocelli, Billie Eilish, Chris Martin, David
Beckham, Elton John, John Legend, Keith Urban, Stevie Wonder and
others, according to a statement.
(Reporting by Lisa Richwine; Editing by Nick Zieminski)
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