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The Independent UK

National

Roisin O'Connor, Clémence Michallon

One World concert: From Lady Gaga to Elton John, Billie Eilish to The Rolling Stones – the world's biggest stars perform for Together At Home

Some of the biggest musical stars on the planet performed for One World: Together at Home, the global concert organised in collaboration with Lady Gaga for coronavirus relief, on Saturday.

Taylor Swift, Sir Paul McCartney, The Killers, The Rolling Stones, Jennifer Lopez, Sam Smith, Sir Elton John, Andrea Bocelli, The Killers, Kacey Musgraves, Elton John, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Jennifer Hudson, and many, many more, all took part in the event on 18 April.

Organised by Gaga and Global Citizen, a charitable organisation, the concert consisted of a six-hour pre-show available to stream online, before a two-hour main event that aired both online and on television.

The global special has raised more than $50m (£40m) benefiting healthcare workers and the World Health Organisation. However, Lady Gaga had made clear ahead of time that the concert was not a fundraising telethon, and that it would focus instead on entertainment and messages of solidarity.

This materialised on Saturday night, as performances by celebrities alternated with public service announcements and tributes to essential workers.

Highlights included a rousing performance of “I’m Still Standing” by Elton John, songs by Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, and a heartfelt speech by Beyonce. You can view a full list of the night’s most impactful moments here.

As it happened – live updates from the One World: Together at Home concert:

2020-04-18T12:39:47.853Z

Hello and welcome to The Independent's liveblog for tonight's One World: Together at Home concert.

Obviously things don't kick off until 7pm GMT, but heres what you need to know before then:

True to its name, the concert is airing around the world.

Globally, the event will be available to watch online on several platforms. Amazon Prime Video, Facebook, Instagram, TuneIn, Twitch, Twitter and YouTube will all stream the entire event, meaning both the pre-show and the main concert. That will take place from 2pm ET, or 7pm BST.

Apple will air the concert from 8pm ET, or 1am BST, on Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Beats 1.

The EBU is also listed as one of the global broadcasters for the event, with specific times to be determined.

Tidal will also air the event online from 2-10pm for US viewers. Bein will broadcast the concert from 8pm ET for US and Canadian viewers.

In Europe too, additional providers will air the event.

Viewers in the UK can either tune in via one of the global broadcasters listed above, or catch up on BBC One (either on TV or online) on 19 April from 7:15-9:15pm BST.

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Here's the full list of celebrities scheduled to perform from 7pm (GMT) until 1am.

Adam Lambert
Andra Day
Angèle
Anitta
Annie Lennox
Becky G
Ben Platt
Billy Ray Cyrus
Black Coffee
Bridget Moynahan
Burna Boy
Cassper Nyovest
Charlie Puth
Christine and the Queens
Common
Connie Britton
Danai Gurira
Delta Goodrem
Don Cheadle
Eason Chan
Ellie Goulding
Erin Richards
FINNEAS
Heidi Klum
Hozier
Hussain Al Jasmi
Jack Black
Jacky Cheung
Jack Johnson
Jameela Jamil
James McAvoy
Jason Segel
Jennifer Hudson
Jess Glynne
Jessie J
Jessie Reyez
John Legend
Juanes
Kesha
Lady Antebellum
Lang Lang
Leslie Odom Jr.
Lewis Hamilton
Liam Payne
Lili Reinhart
Lilly Singh
Lindsey Vonn
Lisa Mishra
Lola Lennox
Luis Fonsi
Maren Morris
Matt Bomer
Megan Rapinoe
Michael Bublé
Milky Chance
Naomi Osaka
Natti Natasha
Niall Horan
Nomzamo Mbatha
PK Subban
Picture This
Rita Ora
Samuel L Jackson
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sebastián Yatra
Sheryl Crow
Sho Madjozi
SOFI TUKKER
SuperM
The Killers
Tim Gunn
Vishal Mishra
Zucchero

2020-04-18T13:40:46.000Z

Between 1 and 3am GMT on 19 April the following are scheduled to appear:

Amy Poehler

Andrea Bocelli

Awkwafina

Billie Eilish

Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day

Burna Boy

Camila Cabello

Céline Dion

Chris Martin

David Beckham

Eddie Vedder

Ellen DeGeneres

Elton John

FINNEAS

Idris and Sabrina Elba

J Balvin

Jennifer Lopez

John Legend

Kacey Musgraves

Keith Urban

Kerry Washington

Lady Gaga

Lang Lang

Lizzo

LL COOL J

Lupita Nyong’o

Maluma

Oprah Winfrey

Paul McCartney

Pharrell Williams

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

Sam Smith

Shah Rukh Khan

Shawn Mendes

Stevie Wonder

Taylor Swift

Usher

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Are you ready, Little Mix fans?

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What about you, Killers fans?

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There's something for everyone! See the lineup here:

The full list of musicians performing at Lady Gaga's One World concert

The IndependentSix-hour pre-show and two-hour main event will be available to stream across the world

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What songs do you think Taylor Swift is going to perform?

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There's still plenty of time until the concert, so why not read some our of other great music features?

Here's an interview with Laura Marling on her new album, Song for Her Daughter

Laura Marling interview: ‘I won’t be reduced to a cultural trope. I’m not just a victim’

The IndependentThe singer-songwriter’s seventh album, ‘Song For Our Daughter’, continues her evolving quest to understand what it is to be a woman. She talks to Alexandra Pollard about trauma, Ryan Adams, #MeToo and why she doesn’t indulge in the tragedy anymore

2020-04-18T16:17:46.000Z

Here's a reminder of the artists performing tonight

The full list of musicians performing at Lady Gaga's One World concert

The IndependentSix-hour pre-show and two-hour main event will be available to stream across the world

2020-04-18T16:41:46.000Z

If you haven't seen, we listed a bunch of brilliant cultural "days out" to do while you self-isolate, below:

The best live concerts, virtual gallery tours and musical theatre to enjoy from home each weekend

The IndependentIf you’re bored of streaming the same-old TV series, there’s a wealth of virtual gallery tours, musical theatre, livestreamed concerts and director Q&As to enjoy from home. Roisin O'Connor shares her top picks

2020-04-18T17:19:46.000Z

Fan of podcasts? Here are some of the best to stream while you're self-isolating

15 best podcasts to listen to while you're self-isolating

The IndependentFrom the intricate storytelling of online culture podcast ‘Reply All’ to the relaxed gossip of reality star Gemma Collins, Annie Lord ranks the best podcasts to listen to while in quarantine

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Apple will air the concert from 8pm ET, or 1am BST, on Apple Music, Apple TV, and Apple Beats 1.

The EBU is also listed as one of the global broadcasters for the event, with specific times to be determined.

In North America, additional providers will make the concert available on TV and/or online. US viewers can watch the event on TV on ABC, AXS, CBS, Katz Networks, National Geographic, NBC, and Univision from 8-10pm ET.
Tidal will also air the event online from 2-10pm for US viewers. Bein will broadcast the concert from 8pm ET for US and Canadian viewers.

In the UK, BBC One will screen highlights of the concert at 7.15pm until 9.15pm on Sunday.

The broadcast will include additional performances from British artists including Little Mix, Sir Tom Jones and Rag 'N' Bone Man. Additional footage will also be available on BBC iPlayer for 30 days.

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It's about that time! My fabulous colleague Clemence will be taking over the liveblog while I'll be providing additional coverage through the night.

Thanks everyone who's been following the blog so far!

2020-04-18T18:05:56.103Z

Hello everyone! Clemence here, taking over the live blog for the fabulous Roisin.

2020-04-18T18:07:03.426Z

Here we go! You can follow the six-hour pre-show from around the world on a variety of platforms, including Facebook.

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Jason Segel is introducing a PSA on how the coronavirus crisis has affected homeless people. We're hearing from NYC Relief, an outreach organisation that works to support the homeless.

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Andra Day just sang her hit "Rise Up", and Niall Horan is now performing "Black and White".

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Late-night stars Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, and Jimmy Fallon hosted the evening together. Fallon made a tongue-in-cheek reference to Jeff Bezos, joking that “half” of the night’s fundraising efforts had consisted in “shaking [the billionaire] for loose change”.

David and Victoria Beckham made an appearance to share a supportive message and introduce Sir Elton, who sang from his garden while playing on a grand piano.

Beyonce gave a powerful address highlighting the impact of the coronavirus crisis on black Americans, warning: "This virus is killing black people at an alarmingly high rate here in America.” You can read more of her remarks here.

True to its name, the concert aired around the world. Amazon Prime Video, Facebook, Instagram, TuneIn, Twitch, Twitter and YouTube streamed the entire event, meaning both the pre-show and the main concert.

In the UK, BBC One will screen highlights of the concert at 7.15pm until 9.15pm on Sunday.

The broadcast will include additional performances from British artists including Little Mix, Sir Tom Jones and Rag ‘N’ Bone Man. Additional footage will also be available on BBC iPlayer for 30 days.

For full global listings, visit the event’s page on Global Citizen.

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