Lady Gaga’s star-studded One World: Together At Home concert raises $127.9 MILLION for coronavirus relief efforts… despite singer insisting it WASN’T a fundraiser
On Saturday night the world’s biggest pop stars worked together to pull off a unique concert titled One World: Together At Home, which was curated by Lady Gaga.
And it has now been revealed the eight hour extravaganza, that featured artists performing from the comfort of their homes, has raised a staggering $127.9 million for the coronavirus relief fund.
The benefit concert was described by the Shallows singer as a ‘love letter’ to the world and was not intended as a fundraiser.
Incredible: One World: Together At Home has raised a staggering $127.9 million for the coronavirus relief fund
Performances included Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Elton John and Sam Smith to name a few.
Global Citizen, a movement that strives to end extreme poverty by 2030, wrote on its official Twitter account: ‘$127.9 million for COVID-19 relief. That is the power and impact of One World: #TogetherAtHome.
‘Thank you @ladygaga for helping @GlblCtzn create this historic global broadcasting event. To everyone around the world: Stay strong, stay safe, we will be together in person soon. (sic)’
Amazing; The benefit concert was described by the Shallows singer as a ‘love letter’ to the world and was not intended as a fundraiser
Powerful: Global Citizen, a movement that strives to end extreme poverty by 2030, wrote on its official Twitter account: ‘$127.9 million for COVID-19 relief. That is the power and impact of One World: #TogetherAtHome
In response to the news, Gaga admitted she was ‘humbled’ to have been involved with the fundraiser.
She shared with her 81 million Twitter followers: ‘I am so humbled to have been a part of this project. Thank you @GlblCtzn . Thank you @WHO . I love you (sic)’
Prior to the broadcast, Gaga described ‘One World: Together At Home’ as a ‘love letter’.
‘Humbled’: In response to the news, Gaga admitted she was ‘humbled’ to have been involved with the fundraiser and shared a message with her 81 million followers
The chart-topping star thanked people for their support during an emotional Instagram Live video.
She said: ‘I just want you to know that this is really a true love letter to all of you all over the world.
‘I love you and I hope that you feel a big hug from the whole world today because what’s really beautiful about this show is that you’re all hugging each other.’
Moving: Performances included Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Elton John and Sam Smith to name a few
The A Star Is Born actress has also discussed the importance of self-isolating during the pandemic.
She recently wrote on Instagram: ‘So I talked to some doctors and scientists. It’s not the easiest for everyone right now but the kindest/healthiest thing we can do is self-quarantine and not hang out with people over 65 and in large groups.
‘I wish I could see my parents and grandmas right now but it’s much safer to not so I don’t get them sick in case I have it. I’m hanging at home with my dogs. (sic)’
Team work: Lady Gaga shared a pic to her Instagram with the caption ‘With some of my co-fundraisers’