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Comedian Eric Andre and rapper Killer Mike are sharing words of wisdom with graduating students as part of a new online series.

John Krasinski had some bad news for fans on Sunday (May 17, 2020), as he announced his Some Good News web show is taking a short break.

John Legend is heading back to work to deliver a special immersive virtual reality performance in an empty Los Angeles studio.

The members of BTS are set to headline a live stream concert next month (June 2020) after their Map Of The Soul tour was canceled amid the coronavirus.

Stephen Fry is returning to J.K. Rowling’s wizarding world to read a chapter from her book The Philosopher’s Stone for the author’s new Harry Potter At Home online series.

The Jonas Brothers are set to take over social media on Friday (May 15, 2020) with a series of live-streamed events to celebrate the release of two new singles.

The stars of the prank series Impractical Jokers are set to front a weekly virtual dinner party for fans missing the show amid the coronavirus shutdown.

Kristin Chenoweth and RuPaul’s Drag Race judges Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, and Carson Kressley lead the line-up for the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s upcoming Rainbowthon event.

James Charles has tapped fellow YouTubers including Patrick Starrr, Manny MUA, Mykie, and Bretman Rock to raise funds for COVID-19 relief in a massive new video.

Oprah Winfrey is set to front a series of wellness events to help those struggling to come to terms with the coronavirus outbreak.

Jonas Brothers, Niall Horan, and Ellie Goulding are among the stars joining the lineup for the BBC’s virtual Big Weekend festival.

Actor and funnyman Bill Murray has challenged top chef Guy Fieri to a virtual nachos contest.

Rockers Chris Martin, Duff Mckagan, and Mike Shinoda have signed up to support a new virtual festival co-founded by the widow of tragic Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington.

Taylor Swift will perform a selection of her biggest hits during her upcoming one-hour special, City Of Lover Concert.

Becky G will be among the Latin music stars fronting the line-up for the Made In: Casa virtual music festival.

Andy Serkis is to read the entirety of J.R. R. Tolkien‘s novel The Hobbit in a live-streamed charity performance.

Chance The Rapper is handing out $300,000 to educators as part of a new virtual awards show on Wednesday (May 6, 2020).

Rita Ora and Sam Smith have saved the 2020 Big Weekend festival by agreeing to be part of a virtual event later this month (May 2020).

Camila Cabello, Steve Aoki, and Terry Crews are among the stars set to front a TikTok live stream to raise funds for those impacted by the coronavirus.

Vogue magazine editor-in-chief Anna Wintour wants fans to be clear that Monday’s (May 4, 2020) A Moment With the Met live stream will not recreate the planned Met Gala event.

Sting, Ben Gibbard and Lukas Nelson will headline the National Air and Space Museum’s Space Songs live stream on Thursday (April 30, 2020).

Will Smith has reunited with his co-stars from The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air for the season finale of his Snapchat isolation show.

Actress Taraji P. Henson is calling on fans to join her online on Tuesday (April 28, 2020) to dance their cares away in celebration of mental health providers.

Chris Hemsworth’s new movie, Extraction, has shot to the top of the U.S. Netflix charts following its release on the streaming site on Friday (April 24, 2020).

Thomas Rhett will be the first act to perform on iHeartRadio’s new weekly Living Room Concert streaming series on Wednesday (April 29, 2020).

Ariana Grande and the Beastie Boys are leading the live stream highlights for Monday (April 27, 2020).

Travis Scott became a record-holder on Thursday night (April 23, 2020), as his virtual Astronomical concert on video game Fortnite attracted a staggering 12.3 million viewers.

Post Malone is set to entertain fans in self-isolation by performing a virtual concert full of Nirvana covers.

Meryl Streep and Broadway favorite Patti Lupone are to lead an all-star virtual tribute to Stephen Sondheim to mark his 90th birthday.

Lin-Manuel Miranda‘s Hamilton Education Program (EduHam) is available for free online throughout August (2020) amid the coronavirus lockdown.

Cyndi Lauper, Troye Sivan, and Todrick Hall are among the stars set to perform at the Stonewall Gives Back! benefit concert on Thursday (April 23, 2020).

Harry Potter fans on lockdown have been given the opportunity to earn cash from the comfort of their sofa.

John Krasinski is to showcase his DJ skills as he soundtracks a virtual prom for the class of 2020 on Friday night (April 17, 2020).

Actress Candace Cameron Bure has recruited disco star Gloria Gaynor to perform remotely for a new faith-based coronavirus relief concert.

Chloe Grace Moretz is live-streaming a series of home workout sessions alongside trainer to the stars, Jason Walsh.

Zac Efron and his High School Musical castmates are to reunite for a Disney Family Singalong on Thursday (April 16, 2020).