YouTube has announced that Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez and Taylor Swift will be among those joining headliners President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama on the “Dear Class of 2020″ virtual commencement ceremony for this year’s quarantined graduates. More than two dozen additional artists, celebrities and influencers will participate in the livestream which will kick off Saturday, June 6, at 3 p.m. ET/noon PT. K-Pop sensation BTS, Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Janelle Monáe, Billy Porter and many more are also expected to participate.
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter will deliver an “inspirational message” to the 2020 seniors, according to YouTube. Musical performances during the multi-hour marathon livestream will feature artists including Lizzo, Camila Cabello, Chloe x Halle, and Maluma. Following a symbolic graduation cap-toss, the livestream will continue with a graduation party headlined by BTS, along with newly announced performances by CNCO, Doja Cat, and Megan Thee Stallion.
For information on the previously announced lineup, click the link: here. “Dear Class of 2020” will be streamed at this link and can be found on the YouTube Originals channel (at this link) and YouTube’s Learn@Home site (learnathome.withyoutube.com).
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