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24.06.2020 / 19:43

Yungblud returning to YouTube with variety show to benefit Black Lives Matter

Yungblud is bringing back his popular YouTube show to raise funds for Black Lives Matter.The hitmaker took to the streets of Los Angeles with his on-off girlfriend Halsey to protest in support of BLM following the death of George Floyd last month (May 2020), and he has been a vocal supporter of the movement ever since.Now, he’s planning to drop a new episode of The Yungblud Show on Thursday with all proceeds going to Black Lives Matter.Guests will include Paris Hilton and activist Kenidra R. Woods.“I know the past couple of months have been very scary and weird,” he said, announcing the show on Tuesday.

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Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato celebrating Pride with virtual Stonewall Day global livestream

Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato are among the stars coming out in support of the LGBTQ+ community for Pride Live’s Stonewall Day global live stream.The singers join an A-list line-up of musicians and entertainers, including Kesha, Cynthia Erivo, Katy Perry, Luke Evans, and Nico Tortorella, for the event, which will “raise critical funds for LGBTQ+ organizations severely affected by COVID-19 and the recent events highlighting the need for fair and equal treatment under the law for all”.The event comes after numerous Pride events worldwide were forced to take to the Internet amid the coronavirus pandemic, which has halted mass gatherings globally.Produced in association with Warner Media, Logo TV, Nasdaq, and Pride Media, the livestream will

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Zoe Saldana and Benedict Cumberbatch reading children’s stories for charity podcast

Avengers: Endgame co-stars Zoe Saldana and Benedict Cumberbatch are teaming up to read short stories written by children for a new podcast benefitting coronavirus relief efforts in Africa.Jeff Daniels, David Oyelowo, Rachel Brosnahan, Thandie Newton, Russell Brand, and Chiwetel Ejiofor will also be taking part in Yahoo’s STOR14S series, which will feature a different celebrity in each episode, reading winning submissions from a recent Yahoo writing competition to encourage kids’ creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic.Cumberbatch will help to kick off the series on Thursday (June 18, 2020), reading a piece called Jack’s Dream by Chantal Jackson-Barchan.STOR14S was created in collaboration with officials at the GEANCO Foundation in an effort

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Todrick Hall, Laverne Cox to headline Global Pride with Black Lives Matter focus

Todrick Hall and Laverne Cox are among the black, LGBTQ+ stars set to headline this month’s (June 2020) Global Pride event, with a new focus on the Black Lives Matter movement.LGBTQ+ campaigners are working with founders of the Black Lives Matter movement to demand racial justice at the event on June 27, 2020, which was organized after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of hundreds of Pride events around the world.“Our community knows well that we must confront hate and prejudice head-on,” co-chair of the Global Pride organizing committee, Natalie Thompson, said in a statement.“We have been watching an epidemic of violence against trans people of color – mostly women – in the past decade and this larger discussion must be

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Pixie Lott to join Dua Lipa in star-studded COVID-19 relief livestream

British singers Pixie Lott and Dua Lipa lead a host of global stars participating in a 24-hour live stream raising funds for COVID-19 relief efforts around the world.

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Christopher Nolan to screen film in Fortnite

Christopher Nolan is set to screen one of his “iconic” movies for players of the video game Fortnite.

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Adam Lambert, Liam Payne tapped for Stronger Than You Think mental health livestream

Adam Lambert and Liam Payne are among the stars uniting to speak up about mental health issues affecting teens and young adults in a new live stream.

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Eric Andre kicks off Adult Swim commencement speech series

Comedian Eric Andre and rapper Killer Mike are sharing words of wisdom with graduating students as part of a new online series.

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John Krasinski taking a break from Some Good News show

John Krasinski had some bad news for fans on Sunday (May 17, 2020), as he announced his Some Good News web show is taking a short break.

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John Legend kicking off new virtual reality concert series

John Legend is heading back to work to deliver a special immersive virtual reality performance in an empty Los Angeles studio.

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BTS to headline livestream concert

The members of BTS are set to headline a live stream concert next month (June 2020) after their Map Of The Soul tour was canceled amid the coronavirus.

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Impractical Jokers stars to host weekly virtual dinner party

The stars of the prank series Impractical Jokers are set to front a weekly virtual dinner party for fans missing the show amid the coronavirus shutdown.

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Kristin Chenoweth, Drag Race stars join L.A. Rainbowthon LGBTQ+ livestream line-up

Kristin Chenoweth and RuPaul’s Drag Race judges Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, and Carson Kressley lead the line-up for the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s upcoming Rainbowthon event.

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James Charles unites YouTube stars for The Biggest Beauty Collab in History

James Charles has tapped fellow YouTubers including Patrick Starrr, Manny MUA, Mykie, and Bretman Rock to raise funds for COVID-19 relief in a massive new video.

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Oprah Winfrey to host virtual wellness events amid coronavirus

Oprah Winfrey is set to front a series of wellness events to help those struggling to come to terms with the coronavirus outbreak.

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Jonas Brothers, Niall Horan join BBC Big Weekend virtual festival line-up

Jonas Brothers, Niall Horan, and Ellie Goulding are among the stars joining the lineup for the BBC’s virtual Big Weekend festival.

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Bill Murray challenges chef Guy Fieri to nachos cook-off

Actor and funnyman Bill Murray has challenged top chef Guy Fieri to a virtual nachos contest.

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Chris Martin and Mike Shinoda set for mental health awareness festival

Rockers Chris Martin, Duff Mckagan, and Mike Shinoda have signed up to support a new virtual festival co-founded by the widow of tragic Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington.

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Taylor Swift announces City of Lover Concert special

Taylor Swift will perform a selection of her biggest hits during her upcoming one-hour special, City Of Lover Concert.

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Becky G joins Latin music’s biggest stars for Made In: Casa festival

Becky G will be among the Latin music stars fronting the line-up for the Made In: Casa virtual music festival.

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Rita Ora & Sam Smith to headline BBC Big Weekend virtual festival

Rita Ora and Sam Smith have saved the 2020 Big Weekend festival by agreeing to be part of a virtual event later this month (May 2020).

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Kristin Chenoweth - Wayne Brady - Luis Fonsi - Emilio Estefan - Steve Aoki - Camila Cabello - Howie Mandel - Terry Crews - Camila Cabello and Steve Aoki to front TikTok livestream fundraiser - hollywood.com

Camila Cabello and Steve Aoki to front TikTok livestream fundraiser

Camila Cabello, Steve Aoki, and Terry Crews are among the stars set to front a TikTok live stream to raise funds for those impacted by the coronavirus.

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Anna Wintour: ‘It would be impossible to recreate the Met Gala via livestream’

Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour wants fans to be clear that Monday’s (May 4, 2020) A Moment With the Met live stream will not recreate the planned Met Gala event.

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Will Smith reunites Fresh Prince cast for Snapchat show

Will Smith has reunited with his co-stars from The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air for the season finale of his Snapchat isolation show.

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Taraji P. Henson hosting dance party for mental health providers

Actress Taraji P. Henson is calling on fans to join her online on Tuesday (April 28, 2020) to dance their cares away in celebration of mental health providers.

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Chris Hemsworth movie tops new U.S. Netflix watch list

Chris Hemsworth’s new movie, Extraction, has shot to the top of the U.S. Netflix charts following its release on the streaming site on Friday (April 24, 2020).

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Thomas Rhett to kick off iHeartRadio’s Living Room Concert Series

Thomas Rhett will be the first act to perform on iHeartRadio’s new weekly Living Room Concert streaming series on Wednesday (April 29, 2020).

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Post Malone to perform digital concert of Nirvana covers

Post Malone is set to entertain fans in self-isolation by performing a virtual concert full of Nirvana covers.

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Lin-Manuel Miranda Hamilton Education Program made free amid lockdown

Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Hamilton Education Program (EduHam) is available for free online throughout August (2020) amid the coronavirus lockdown.

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Cyndi Lauper, Troye Sivan to headline Stonewall Gives Back! livestream

Cyndi Lauper, Troye Sivan, and Todrick Hall are among the stars set to perform at the Stonewall Gives Back! benefit concert on Thursday (April 23, 2020).

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Candace Cameron Bure staging Christian coronavirus relief gig online

Actress Candace Cameron Bure has recruited disco star Gloria Gaynor to perform remotely for a new faith-based coronavirus relief concert.

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Chloe Grace Moretz partners with celebrity trainer for home workout livestream series

Chloe Grace Moretz is live-streaming a series of home workout sessions alongside trainer to the stars, Jason Walsh.

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Daisy Ridley reads Star Wars book for kids in lockdown

Daisy Ridley thrilled young fans as she took part in special reading of children’s book Star Wars: BB-8 On The Run to thank them for staying indoors amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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Taika Waititi to host Thor: Ragnarok screening party

Taika Waititi and a special guest are to host a live-streamed screening party of his movie Thor: Ragnarok.

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Tracy Morgan getting frisky during coronavirus isolation

Comedian Tracy Morgan turned a breakfast TV interview into an awkward bedroom banter session on Tuesday (April 7, 2020), revealing he’s been getting frisky with his wife while in self-isolation.

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