How to Watch: YouTube’s ‘Dear Class of 2020,’ Featuring Obamas, BTS and Beyoncé

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

The world might not be shining bright on humanity at the moment but when we have people like Michelle Obama; who try their best to bring some form of semblance to our crazy lives, it gives us hope for the near future. For students who officially graduated in 2020, the former First Lady hosted an online graduation, Dear Class of 2020.

Making this year’s graduation ceremony extra special, some of the biggest celebrities in the entertainment industry joined YouTube’s virtual graduation and celebrated the Class of 2020. The long list of stars included Beyoncé, BTS, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Barack and Michelle Obama, Lizo, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, and many more.

Beyonce has joined a host of stars in delivering a message for graduates, as part of YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 virtual graduation series.

BTS member RM, Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, J-Hope, Suga and V looked their absolute best when they came together for the virtual graduation ceremony, Class of 2020. The singers joined Barack and Michelle Obama, Beyoncé, and many more celebrities from different walks of life.

coronavirus crisis, but the stars aligned — and teamed up — to make sure the students felt inspired and appreciated nonetheless.As part of the YouTube Originals event dozens of musicians, actors, artists and public figures shared messages of hope and solidarity with all those graduating amid a global pandemic and unprecedented social activism.From a jazzy, orchestra-backed opening number from Lizzo to three separate messages from Barack and Michelle Obama, to speeches and calls to action from

Dominic Patten Senior Editor, Legal & TV Critic“Graduation is a big achievement under any circumstances, yours comes as the world is turned upside down,” Barack Obama said today in his latest remote commencement speech to the graduates of 2020.

Katy Perry gave the class of 2020 a big send-off to wrap up the Dear Class of 2020 YouTube ceremony on Sunday (June 7). The singer appeared on screen following former president Barack Obama's inspiring speech to help graduates toss their caps."Lets turn those tassels and make it kind of official -- whether you've got a real cap and a tassel or an iPhone taped to a pizza box," she told viewers.

Bruce Haring pmc-editorial-managerBecause of the pandemic, traditional commencement activities went online for many of the nation’s 2020 high school graduates. It was a let-down for those looking forward to hearing their hard work rewarded.But thanks to the contributions of about two dozen celebrities, the graduates are not forgotten.

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Schools across the world have cancelled graduation ceremonies due to safety concerns amid the Coronavirus pandemic, but on Sunday, June 7, celebrities and public figures banded together for a YouTube Original commencement special. During the prerecorded event, 'Dear Class of 2020,' graduates could connect with up to 99 fellow classmates to experience the virtual ceremony, which featured speeches by the likes of Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, BTS, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and more.

BTS just address this years’ graduating class, and it was everything! All seven members — including J-Hope, Suga, Jungkook, V, Jimin, Jin, and RM — appeared on YouTube’s Dear Class of 2020 stream alongside Barack and Michelle Obama, Jennifer Lopez, Camila Cabello and more. Prior to their performance, the guys each spoke in a speech where they reflected on their own graduations and what they meant to them.

Former President Barack Obama and Former First Lady Michelle Obama are celebrating graduates.

The YouTube Originals special, airing on Sunday, features both Barack andMichelle Obama as commencement speakers. The pair kicked things off with a joint message to students early on in the program.

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have inspired not only students, but everyone tuning into the "Dear Class of 2020" virtual graduation. Due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, many high school and college students have had to adjust their graduation plans.

On Sunday, YouTube is presenting a virtual graduation ceremony to all those graduates who won’t be able to accept their diplomas onstage this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, graduation ceremonies have been taking place online. To support all of the students who are graduating in 2020, celebrities have been delivering inspiring virtual commencement speeches during live streams instead.