‘Rise Up New York’ Virtual Telethon Raises Over $115 Million For COVID-19 Relief Efforts With The Help Of Multiple Celebrities

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Monday had a happy ending.  As the coronavirus pandemic wages on, the Hollywood stars virtually aligned in honor of Robin Hood and iHeartMedia's Rise Up New York! telethon on Monday. Bringing together celebrities with New York ties, including Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel and Robert De Niro, the event focused on uplifting and supporting New Yorkers that have been hit hard by the virus.  The star-studded event simultaneously entertained and delivered on its goal.

Tina Fey shed tears after announcing that more than $115 million was raised toward supporting New Yorkers impacted by the coroanvirus during a virtual telethon. “Thank you, thank you,” said a tearful Fey, the host of the Rise Up New York! event Monday evening.The Emmy-winning actress along with other A-list celebrities, including Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Lopez and Michael Strahan, asked for donations to help relief and recovery efforts.

Some of New York's biggest stars, including Robert De Niro, Chris Rock, Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Fallon and more, joined forces Monday to help raise money for the city's response to the coronavirus pandemic duringRise Up New York! Tina Fey hosted the hourlong telecast, during which she assured residents and viewers that "we're all in this together." "We're going to honor the incredible city and show how we can rise up," said Fey, while also announcing that over $1.5 million in donations had already

Tina Fey was reduced to tears on Monday night when she learned that the Rise Up New York! virtual telethon had raised $115 million (£91 million) for Covid-19 relief efforts.

Mariah Carey delivered an incredible performance during Monday night’s “Rise Up New York!” virtual telethon.

Mariah Carey is one of the many celebrities who lent their time and talents to the telethon, Rise Up New York! The Robin Hood Relief Benefit.

Tina Fey hosted Rise Up New York, a virtual telethon, on Monday night in an effort to raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts in the Big Apple, and the “30 Rock” star was overwhelmed when she learned of the event’s monumental success.

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"We care about our neighbors, and that's why we want to help." New York native and acting legend Robert De Niro kicked off Robin Hood and iHeartMedia's Rise Up New York! telethon on Monday (May 11) with that simple reasoning about why the benefit show was happening.Since the coronavirus began spreading across the nation earlier this year, New York City has been the hardest hit, becoming the epicenter of the pandemic with more than 26,000 deaths to date and too many jobs lost.The telethon, hosted

New York's biggest stars came together on Monday night (May 11) for Rise Up New York!, a virtual telethon to benefit the state's citizen heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Mariah Carey kicked off the show with an inspiring mashup of her 2002 song, "Through the Rain," and 1991's "Make It Happen.""New York, I know we're strong enough to get through this," she encouraged her hometown before delving into the performance.The benefit hosted by Tina Fey, will also feature special appearances