Graduating Class Saluted by Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, BTS & Many More in YouTube 'Dear Class of 2020' Event

Mackenzie Nichols Staff WriterAfter hundreds of musicians advocated for New York to repeal the 50-A legislation, which safeguarded police officers from being held accountable for brutality, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced he will sign the repeal, which passed by lawmakers on Tuesday.The 50-A legislation was first passed in the 1970s, but conversations about its validity resurfaced in response to the murder of Eric Garner in 2014 at the hands of a police officer.

nationwide protests. As part of YouTube’s original Dear Class of 2020, stars came virtually together to send graduates words of hope and encouragement.

Lizzo is ready to start the show!

Lizzo and the New York Philharmonic performing "Pomp and Circumstance" and remarks from Alicia Keys.Former President Barack Obama, former First Lady Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, BTS, Lady Gaga, Secretary Robert M. Gates, Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Sundar Pichai and Malala Yousafzai will serve as the official commencement speakers for the four-hour virtual graduation, which was pushed back a day to honor George Floyd's memorial service.Mr and Mrs.

YouTube Originals' "Dear Class of 2020" commencement ceremony, featuring Barack and Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, BTS, Lady Gaga, Maluma and more, will officially commence Sunday, June 7 at 3:00 p.m. ET.

The world has seen Lady Gaga transform umpteen times since she hit the scene in 2008. First there was the disco-stick-wielding New Yorker, then the meat-wearing Mother Monster, followed by the self-love preacher, the avant-garde creative, the Tony Bennett bestie, the pink-hatted folk star and, of course, Ally Maine. But now, a new Gaga has emerged — and she’s ready for her return to the dance floor.

Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga might have been praising "Rain On Me" during Gaga's Chromatica single and their Tuesday weather update, but come Thursday (May 28), a torrential downpour completely soaked them.

Bryce Dallas Howard has finally graduated from New York University — 21 years after first enrolling there. The Jurassic World star took to her Instagram page to mark the momentous occasion, while also celebrating the graduates of the Nine Muses program, which she teaches, at the university.

A famous Canadian has sent an online salute to Alberta health-care workers who are battling the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Drew Dixon, 50, is one of the central voices who appears in HBO Max’s new powerful documentary, On The Record. The former Def Jam executive is one of several women to have publicly accused hip-hop music pioneer, Russell Simmons, 62, of sexual assault.

New Yorkers have spoken! After nearly 200,000 residents cast their votes, Bunny Lake Films was crowned the winner of the state’s Wear A Mask ad contest. The group created a 30 second video touting the importance of wearing a protective face mask in public, and the inspirational clip will be aired on national television as a public service announcement.

It’s a big day in the Cuomo household!

Andrew Cuomo is sending words of encouragement to this year's graduates. 

Bryce Dallas Howard couldn't be happier.The actress just accomplished a dream of hers, one that has been in the making for over two decades. On Thursday, the "Jurrasic World" star took to Instagram to share that she had graduated from New York University (NYU).

Tom Hanks wants to acknowledge students completing their education in the middle of a global crisis.

It's never too late to accomplish your academic dreams. On Friday afternoon, Bryce Dallas Howard joined classmates from around the world in celebrating a special milestone.

Bryce Dallas Howard has accomplished something that she started 21 years ago!