Lady Gaga organizes a global concert against the coronavirus

Lady Gaga at the premiere of the movie A Star is Born, in Los Angeles, in September 2018. Credit Emma McIntyre / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP

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Paul Mccartney, Elton John, Billie Eilish ... They will all be reunited this Saturday evening, by the magic of digital technology, for a planetary concert organized by Lady Gaga. The event was called "A world: together, at home". It will be broadcast on televisions around the world to raise funds for the fight against the coronavirus.

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Lady Gaga has already helped raise tens of millions of dollars against the coronavirus, funds for the World Health Organization. The American mega-star answered the call of the association Global Citizen, which fights against poverty. Lady Gaga used her address book to question dozens of executives of large companies, who put their hands in their pockets. 

I thank [the caregivers] for being at the front, I pray for the victims of Covid-19, I also think of those who have lost their jobs and those who are struggling to eat,  " said the singer during 'a press conference with WHO.

Can't wait for you to see what we've put together! Tune in! 💕 https://t.co/v4owoA8QdM

  Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) April 14, 2020

This Saturday evening concert is part of the same philanthropic approach, in support of health personnel . Who else than Lady Gaga, 34, can "unite" so many planetary icons confined to their home? The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Coldplay leader Chris Martin, footballer David Beckham, pop stars Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Jennifer Lopez, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder ... But also Chinese pianist Lang Lang, l Indian actor starring Shah Rukh Khan and the Nigerian superstar Burna Boy for more than 4 hours.

An extraordinary show for an extraordinary era.

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