What To Expect On The First Night Of The Democratic National Convention: Rundown Includes Michelle Obama, Bernie Sanders And A Dose Of Entertainment

Stephen and Ayesha Curry are endorsing Joe Biden for U.S. president, but it’s their kids whom everyone really wants to hear from.

Joe Biden, who spoke to the nation for the first time since accepting the party's nomination for president.

Kerry Washington took the virtual stage as host for the third night of the Democratic National Convention. Washington spoke about the importance of working towards a better America during her opening remarks.

Tracee Ellis Ross, star of Black-ish and Girlfriends, hosts night two of the Democratic National Convention. In her opening remarks, the actress said tonight's program is "all about leadership" and mused on the historic nature of Kamala Harris's nomination for vice president.

The second night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention airs tonight (August 18).

The Democratic National Convention went digital this year, and while the grandeur of the traditional, in-person event will be missed, it’s now easier than ever to watch at home. In fact, you don’t even have to leave HollywoodLife (or your couch) to tune in to all of the speeches and performances happening from August 17 to August 20.

Ted Johnson The first night of the Democratic National Convention drew about 25% fewer viewers across six networks than in 2016, according to early numbers from Nielsen Media Research.The convention drew 18.7 million viewers in the 10 PM ET to 11:15 PM ET timeframe, when the most networks were carrying the convention proceedings, highlighted by a speech by former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Maggie Rogers and Leon Bridges performed at last night’s Democratic National Convention, which took place virtually for the first time.Presented by Eva Longoria (Desperate Housewives), the week-long event’s first instalment featured speeches from former First Lady Michelle Obama and Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, who both urged viewers to vote for Joe Biden in the US presidential election this November.Rogers played her track ‘Back In My Body’ from an outdoor coastal setting in Scarborough,

Will Thorne Staff WriterOn the first night of the Democratic National Convetion (DNC), which saw Michelle Obama deliver a rousing speech to steal the show, ABC drew the largest total audience, at least according to early estimates.The Disney-owned network drew 2.1 million total viewers to its 10 p.m. coverage of the convention, and scored a 0.3 rating among adults 18-49.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterFrom Democrats and Republicans rallying against Trump’s handling of the pandemic to the emotional moment of silence for George Floyd to Michelle Obama’s memorable “It is what it is” speech, it was all about the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention on Monday night. However, it was all about which network came out on top.

Michelle Obama wants you to get out and vote! For Night 1 of the Democratic National Convention on August 17, 2020, the 56-year-old accessorized her outfit in the most appropriate way possible: with a 14-karat gold VOTE necklace by the beloved Black-owned brand, By Chari.She paired the design with large hoop earrings and a long-sleeved brown silk Nanushka blouse.

Michelle Obama has once again reminded us that we hold the keys to our future!

Washington Post journalist Karen Attiah tweeted. “As do many of us women who are used to not being heard.”“I never imagined that something I'm so passionate about could mean so much to so many!” tweeted after the big moment.

Bill Porter Sings… With Stephen Stills?Several celebrities showed up throughout the night, but the appearance that stuck in everyone’s head afterward came at the very end courtesy of an eye catching music video featuring “Pose” star Billy Porter and rock legend Stephen Stills that brought the event to a close. The duo performed a cover of Still’s 1966 Buffalo Springfield hit “For What It’s Worth,” their performances digitally imposed on several colorful backgrounds and protest imagery.

Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsLate Night hosts Stephen Colbert, Trevor Noah and Jimmy Fallon took aim at the first night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, which has gone virtual this year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.Monday featured pre-recorded speeches from political figures including Amy Klobuchar, Andrew Cuomo, Jim Clyburn, Bernie Sanders and most notably Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama delivered a powerful closing speech at 2020 Democratic National Convention where she denounced Trump, spoke highly of Joe Biden, and encouraged viewers to vote, either in-person or by mail.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterMichelle Obama finished off the first night of the Democratic National Convention on Monday with a dire warning about the future of America if President Trump is re-elected.Obama invoked the memory of Rep. John Lewis in urging supporters of Joe Biden to vote “like our lives depend on it.”“If you think things cannot possibly get worse, trust me, they can,” she said.

The Democratic National Convention is set to have four stars join its lineup. Eva Longoria, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kerry Washington and Julia Louis-Dreyfus will all participate.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorEven in an election year without a pandemic, combining politics and music is a tricky proposition — but the Democratic National Convention, which begins tonight and runs through Thursday night, has assembled a lineup of (virtual) musical performances that is not only remarkably diverse, it also advances the party’s and presumptive candidates Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ messaging in ways that are both subtle and overt.More than half of the announced performers are