The Global Citizen “Unite for Our Future” concert happened on Saturday . . . and organizers say the event “mobilized” $1.3 billion to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic globally.
Here are a few highlights:
1. Jennifer Hudson opened the show by performing the hit “Where Peaceful Waters Flow” by Gladys Knight & the Pips, while on a BOAT.
2. Miley Cyrus performed a cover of the Beatles’ “Help!” from the empty Rose Bowl.
3. Lin-Manuel Miranda and the original Broadway cast of “Hamilton” joined Jimmy Fallon & The Roots in a special, one-time, socially-distanced performance of “Helpless” from the musical.
4. Usher performed a powerful new song inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement. It’s called “I Cry”.
5. Bill Gates said past public health victories and campaigns show we can end COVID-19. (Here’s another video.)
6. Coldplay dedicated “Paradise” to Elijah McClain, who was murdered by the police in Aurora, Colorado last August.
(GlobalCitizen.org has more highlights, and there are more videos on their YouTube page.)
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