Katy Perry and Luke Bryan joined Lionel Richie to perform “We are the World” to close out the “American Idol” finale. Joined by past “Idol” winners and the top 11, the moving rendition of the hit song was the first time in 35 years that the song was performed on television.

RELATED: Lionel Richie Discusses ‘We Are The World’ ‘American Idol’ Finale Performance: ‘It Just Feels Right’ The performance was dedicated to all the families at home around the world during the pandemic. “We are the World” was written by Richie and Michael Jackson in 1985 and recorded by USA for Africa as a charity single for African famine relief.

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Katy Perry Says She Was ‘Depressed’ ‘Couldn’t Even Imagine Living’ While Writing New Album

Katy Perry, 35, is speaking out about her battle with mental health. “I was clinically depressed and coming out of that, didn’t know what my life was,” the star revealed in a new interview with Good Morning America, reflecting on where she was two years ago. “I couldn’t really imagine living, to be completely honest,” she added, going on to explain that her struggles influenced her latest project. “[Fans] can expect a record about resilience and finding the light at the end of the tunnel…‘Daisies’ is a song about going after your dreams and not worrying about what other people think about that,” she said.

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There is no better way for a first-time mom-to-be to get a crash course in motherhood than to be locked down during a pandemic with your fiancé's kid. At least that's what Katy Perry is learning during the COVID-19 quarantine, which she has spent with beloved Orlando Bloom and his son with ex-wife Miranda Kerr, Flynn.Dialing in to The Graham Norton Show on Friday (May 22), Perry talked about revealing the news of her pregnancy via the "Never Worn White" video in March, at which point Norton played her a series of clips in which fans freak out about the news.

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Katy Perry Wants to Cover Your Face in a 'Daisies' Mask

Joining a raft of other artists selling merch to support COVID-19 charities, Katy Perry announced on Thursday (May 21) that she's selling a face mask imprinted with title of her latest single, "Daisies," to benefit the Santa Barbara-based aid organization DirectRelief."Are you into: following the rules #Daisies promo, supporting a worthy charity. Check out the link in my bio for Daisies merch, including this face mask, whose proceeds all go to @DirectRelief," Perry wrote while modeling the black mask, which features a picture of the singer and an image from the song's video.DirectRelief works with public health authorities, nonprofit organizations and businesses across the U.S.

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Katy Perry Says She’s ‘Learning to Be a Mom Fast’ in Quarantine With Several Young Kids

Katy Perry is having a crash course on parenting in quarantine. The 35-year-old pregnant pop star appears on Friday's episode of the British program,, where she talks about being quarantined with several young children.

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Katy Perry has been quarantining with her family ever since she returned from Australia. The 35-year-old is expecting her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom and is due in Summer 2020. Katy Perry has often revealed her experience dealing with her pregnancy blues amidst the Coronavirus lockdown. She has been staying with a lot of people at home and often escapes to her car when she needs a break and some 'me time'.

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© Getty US singer Katy Perry arrives for the KIIS FM's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball at the Forum Los Angeles in Inglewood, California on December 6, 2019. (Photo by Jean-Baptiste LACROIX / AFP) (Photo by JEAN-BAPTISTE LACROIX/AFP via Getty Images) Katy Perry has said that living with children during the lockdown means she is “learning to be a mum fast”.

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Scott Disick and Sofia Richie are reportedly taking a break from their relationship following his recent stint in rehab.

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Sofia Richie hobnobs with female pal in Malibu amid rumors of 'break' with Scott Disick

Sofia Richie was glimpsed hobnobbing with a female pal in Malibu this Thursday.The 21-year-old daughter of Lionel Richie could be spotted showing off her knockout legs in a pair of bike shorts.Sweeping her hair back into a ponytail, the half-sister of Nicole Richie added some dazzle to her look with hoops and bracelets. Stepping out:Sofia Richie was glimpsed hobnobbing with a female pal in Malibu this ThursdayHer latest outing comes amid a storm of rumors that she is taking a break from her romance with her 36-year-old boyfriend Scott Disick.Scott entered a posh rehab in the Rocky Mountains late last month but then exited the facility after less than a week.

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Sofia Richie supporting boyfriend Scott Disick after his rehab stint

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Katy Perry gives fans a BTS look at her Daisies music video that was shot during lockdown

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Katy Perry has time and again shown respect for healthcare staff and frontline warriors helping in the battle against Coronavirus. Like many other artists, Katy Perry is also doing her bit and giving donations to help people suffering from the dreadful virus and its impacts. During Monday's episode of Good Morning America, Katy surprised a doctor working on the frontline to combat Coronavirus. She joined the zoom call with T.J. Holmes in order to hail Megan Ranney, an emergency room doctor working at a hospital in Rhode Island to fight the virus.

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Lionel Richie Shares Parenting Advice for Pregnant Katy Perry

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The “American Idol” season finale reunited past winners for a special rendition of judge Lionel Richie’s “We Are the World.” The hit singing competition aired its Season 18 finale on Sunday where it not only crowned Just Sam as the winner, but it debuted judge Katy Perry’s new single “Daisies” and aired an historic broadcast of the song Richie co-wrote for charity alongside Michael Jackson in the 1980s. All of the Season 18 Top 11 contestants joined Richie, Perry and fellow-judge Luke Bryan for the song.

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Lionel Richie tapped Katy Perry and Luke Bryan for a performance of We Are the World during the finale of American Idol on Sunday.

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Katy Perry reveals she's craving for Indian food during pregnancy: I've never wanted more spice than I do now

Katy Perry has entered her third trimester and she's having absurd cravings like any other aspiring mother. The 35-year-old singer has often opened up on experiencing pregnancy blues amidst the Coronavirus lockdown. During a live Facebook chat, Katy Perry revealed that she's finding it difficult to stay at home with so many people around and she escapes to her car every now and then to enjoy some 'me time'. While Katy is having her share of good and bad days during her pregnancy, the songstress admits she's been craving for Indian food.

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American Idol finale: Lionel Richie performs We Are The World with all-star line-up of contestants

Lionel Richie performed his iconic song -- We Are The World -- on television for the first time in 35 years.The new rendition, which is the second remake since the 1985 original, closed out the season 18 finale of American Idol on Sunday, May 17.Richie was joined by fellow Idol judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, along with season 18 contestants and some iconic alumni of past years.Scroll down to video Iconic: Lionel Richie performed his classic song -- We Are The World -- on television for the first time in 35 years during the American Idol season 18 finaleThe video kicked off with Richie in front of a microphone with a black backdrop as he delivered the opening lines: 'There comes a time/ When we heed a certain call/When the world must come

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American Idol: Just Sam wins season 18 during remote finale featuring performance by Katy Perry

Just Sam was named the winner of season 18 of American Idol on Sunday during a remotely-filmed finale that featured a performance by pregnant judge Katy Perry.The 21-year-old subway singer from Harlem, New York City took the title following viewer voting during the two-hour live show on ABC.Sam in Los Angeles celebrated away from host Ryan Seacrest, 45, and judges Katy, 35, Lionel Richie, 70, and Luke Bryan, 43, with a tablet connecting the singer to her beloved grandmother in New York City.

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'American Idol': Katy Perry and Luke Bryan Join Lionel Richie for Historic Performance of ‘We Are the World’

Sunday's season finale saw a new winner crowned, the TV debut of Katy Perry's new single, «Daisies,» and a historic performance of «We Are the World.»

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Katy Perry has admitted she has stop her fiancé Orlando Bloom from seeing her bawl her eyes out.

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Katy Perry shares precious photo of her poodle wearing a flower

She just released her new single Daisies.But it isn't only Katy Perry who is excited about the new song.The hit-maker, 35, posted an adorable photo of her poodle Nugget with a flower tucked against his ear on Saturday.

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Sofia Richie flashes her taut abs in a one shoulder crop top as she visits friends

Los Angeles County health officials are still advising residents to resist the urge to visit family and friends, even as they relax some restrictions during shelter-in-place orders.However Sofia Richie appeared to throw caution to the wind on Saturday, when the 21-year-old visited friends - while looking as chic as ever.The model daughter of Lionel Richie flashed her toned midriff in a desert red one shoulder crop top.

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Katy Perry strips totally naked in Daisies music video as she displays baby bump

Katy Perry ditched her clothes in her latest music video as she showed off her blossoming baby bump.

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Lionel Richie is remaking ‘We Are The World’ with former ‘American Idol’ contestants

Decidedly less star-studded than the original

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Pregnant Katy Perry admits her relationship with fiancé Orlando Bloom has been ‘tested’ amid lockdown

PREGNANT Katy Perry has admitted her relationship with fiancé Orlando Bloom has been 'tested' amidst the coronavirus lockdown. The 35-year-old singer praised her other half, 43, and joked it is "commendable" that Orlando still wants to marry her following their time in self-isolation.

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Inside Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s beautiful home as they expect first child together

Katy Perry has given us a little glimpse into the home she shares with fiancé Orlando Bloom – and it’s absolutely beautiful.

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Katy Perry strips totally naked in Daisies video to show off growing baby bump

Katy Perry has given fans an intimate insight into her pregnancy - by showing off her bare baby bump.

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Katy Perry Says She’s Shocked Orlando Bloom’s Still With Her Amid Stress Of Lockdown

Orlando Bloom, 43, isn’t going anywhere! Katy Perry, 35, gushed over her fiancé’s loyalty (and extreme patience) despite stressful moments throughout their quarantine together while speaking on SiriusXM Hits 1’s The Morning Mash Up on May 15. “He’s seen it all and God bless him he’s still here which is amazing and commendable,” Katy admitted during the video interview. Katy even confessed to trying to push her beau’s buttons.

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'American Idol' judges, alumni to perform 'We Are the World' with top 11 finalists

LOS ANGELES — We Are the World, the celebrity-packed 1985 charity single, is getting an encore this weekend, courtesy of the stars of American Idol.

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