By David Robb
28.03.2020 - 00:29 / variety.com
Last week, 11E1even Group, in conjunction with Nugs.tv and Sweet Relief Musicians Fund, raised $100,000 for coronavirus relief with announced their new digital content series, “Live From Out There.” The festival continues this weekend with the lineup in the schedule below.
“I’m seeing this just like any curated channel,” said Ben Baruch, owner of 11E1even Group. “This is a crazy time for every single person and company, big or small…we’re all feeling it, so let’s figure out how to come together
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber joined the cast of Jesus Christ Superstar Live on Easter Sunday (April 12) to raise money for The Actor's Fund's coronavirus relief program.Appearing on digital Broadway talk show Stars in the House, the legendary composer reflected on the unique origins of the Biblical musical. "When Tim Rice came up with the idea of writing about the last seven days of the life of Christ, nobody thought that it could remotely work as a theater show," Webber told host Seth Rudetsky.
By Danielle Turchiano
Lady Gaga has helped raise A LOT of money for coronavirus relief.
Lady Gaga has helped raise $35 million to help fight the coronavirus and will launch a TV special featuring fellow mega-artists Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Billie Eilish and more to support pandemic relief. Gaga and advocacy organization Global Citizen has raised the money in seven days and will use it to benefit the World Health Organization.The pop star and Global Citizen also announced “One World: Together at Home,” a televised event aimed at fighting the coronavirus.
Lady Gaga is ready to do her part to help those affected by the Coronavirus. As millions of Americans continue to practice social distancing and follow stay at home orders, the Grammy winner is hard at work raising funds for relief efforts.
Sunday’s Elton John-hosted “Living Room Concert for America,” featuring Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys and many others, has raised nearly $8 million for coronavirus relief.
As anyone who’s ever attended a concert can deduce, musicians aren’t the only ones suffering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the live-entertainment industry: An entire economy of roadies, technicians, security and many more have been deeply impacted by the postponement of virtually every concert tour in the world.
Each artist performed from the safety of their own homes
Hoda Kotb was overcome with emotion Friday morning.
Ralph Lauren is doing something incredible.
Ralph Lauren is giving back those in need. On Thursday, the famous designer announced that the Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation will be donating $10 million towards coronavirus relief efforts. "Now more than ever, supporting each other in this time of need has become our mission," an official statement from the Ralph Lauren brand stated.
Elton John is bringing music’s biggest stars together to raise money for coronavirus relief efforts.
The fight against the coronavirus is getting some help from the Michael Jackson Estate.