By Anita Bennett
30.03.2020 - 02:09 / billboard.com
Many artists have canceled or postponed their shows but have opted for at-home virtual concerts in the wake of the global coronavirus pandemic, and virtual concerts have become the new norm.
Carlos Vives was the latest musician to broadcast a one-hour acoustic performance on his YouTube channel Sunday (March 29).
Vives kicked off his “No Te Vayas De Tu Casa” (Don’t Leave Your House) show at 5 p.m. ET accompanied by his two youngest children, Elena and Pedro. With a mic, an acoustic guitar, and
By Anita Bennett
The stars have reunited!
Lady Gaga and Global Citizen have rallied the world’s biggest stars for a massive benefit concert this weekend. “One World: Together at Home” will support frontline healthcare workers and the World Health Organization amid the COVID-19 pandemic. You won’t want to miss this worthwhile virtual event, which is said to be the largest gathering of stars since Live Aid in 1985. We’ve compiled all the details on who’s performing and, most importantly, how you can watch below!
One World: Together at Home is inviting you to be a part of history. In collaboration with Lady Gaga, Global Citizen and the World Health Organization, more than 70 musical artists and dozens of celebrities are banding together to celebrate and support healthcare workers fighting against the coronavirus pandemic. The global entertainment special gets going with a six-hour livestream (airing right here on E! Online) from 2:00-8:00 p.m.
Disney on Broadway‘s 25th Anniversary was celebrated last year with a special concert that featured tons of stars and now the show is finally going to be live streamed for fans around the world!
Laura Marling played a three-song set from her home in London for NPR’s quarantine series of “Tiny Desk” concerts. Check it out below. The setlist comprised “Strange Girl,” “Held Down,” and the title track from her new album Song for Our Daughter.
Frontline healthcare workers leading the fight against the coronavirus are being recognized all over the world. Global Citizen's special, hosted in conjunction with the World Health Organization and the United Nations, will air globally and cross-platform on Saturday, April 18.
Melissa McCarthy is set to surprise her heroes with a stunning home renovation in an upcoming episode of HGTV Canada‘s “Celebrity IOU”.
Kevin Morby and Waxahatchee are the latest musicians to appear on NPR’s “Tiny Desk Concert” series, filming from Morby’s home in Kansas City. They played four songs: two off Katie Crutchfield’s recent record Saint Cloud, (“Fire” and “Lilacs” ), Morby’s 2016 track “Beautiful Strangers,” and a cover of Songs: Ohia’s “Farewell Transmission.” Watch the video below.
Carlos Vives and Rubén Blades' "No Estás Solo: Canción Para Los Enfermos (You Are Not Alone: Song For the Ailing)" recorded last year takes on a whole new meaning amid the coronavirus global pandemic.The pair's first-ever collaborative effort, a song that will lift your spirit with comforting lyrics like "no discomfort is eternal, even less so if it’s shared," had not been released until now during times of uncertainty."In September 2019, Carlos graciously invited me to be on his next album,"
Kenny G dazzled fans with his soprano saxophone Wednesday (April 8) for his Billboard Live At-Home performance to raise money for Direct Relief, which provides emergency aid to displaced people all over the world.
We might not be able to head out on giant Easter egg hunts or book a table for the whole family at our favourite restaurant, but settling down with a punnet of popcorn and watching a film together whilst we’ve all got some time off, is definitely still achievable.
DaniLeigh kicked off a new week of Billboard Live At-Home concerts with a fundraiser for Downtown Women's Center.Admitting she "just lowkey woke up," the chipper star launched into her 2019 single "Easy," dancing and harmonizing along to Chris Brown's pre-recorded guest feature on the second verse before answering fan questions about her ethnicity ("Both of my parents are Dominican"), what she's doing for fun during quarantine (mastering Drake's "Toosie Slide"), her skincare secrets ("I use
In the midst of lockdown, we're all finding ourselves with a lot more time in to spend in front of the box.
Fans have voted for Tommy Torres' YouTube live stream as their favorite Latin at-home concert.While the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter took the lead in the Billboard Latin poll with more than 35% of the vote, urban singer Justin Quiles ended in second place with 28%.
Jewel hosted her Billboard Live At-Home concert on Monday afternoon (March 30) to raise money for her Inspiring Children Foundation, which is dedicated to equipping at-risk youth with tools to combat anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.The folk singer-songwriter informed her fans that her charity lost 80% of its funding after she canceled fundraising concerts and her Never Broken charity dinner due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Dermot Kennedy kicked off another week of Billboard Live At-Home performances today (March 30) with his acoustic concert that raised money for Housing Works, an NYC-based non-profit dedicated to fighting homelessness and AIDs.But Kennedy's supplementary goal was the "Pursuit of Happiness," Kid Cudi's 2009 hit that the Irish singer-songwriter covered in the middle of his set.