Elton John To Host iHeartMedia Coronavirus Profit Live performance

Musicians are coming collectively to lift cash for teams preventing to cease the unfold of the coronavirus, and now Elton John is on board to host the occasion. 

Fox and iHeartMedia have put collectively this particular profit live performance referred to as “The iHeart Residing Room Live performance for America”. Elton John will host the occasion, and it’ll characteristic performances from Alicia Keys, the Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mariah Carey, Tim McGraw, all from the consolation of their very own houses. The musicians are filming their performances with their private cell telephones, cameras and audio tools, and to ensure everybody retains protected, they received’t be getting any skilled assist in that space. Extra performers are anticipated to be introduced quickly as properly.

Fox will air the hour-long, commercial-free occasion on March 29, from 9-10 PM, EST. It’s also possible to catch it on Fox linear and digital platforms, as properly on iHeartMedia radio stations and the iHeartRadio app. The timeslot in case you had been questioning was initially for the iHeartRadio Music Awards’ which was postponed. 

Throughout the broadcast, which pays tribute to the entrance line well being professionals and first responders, will encourage viewers to donate to the charities Feeding America and First Responders Kids’s Basis.

Different reveals in the identical vein are arriving too, together with James Corden’s particular coronavirus particular version of the Late Late Present. 

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