Selena Gomez will be hosting Global Citizen’s special event, Vax Live, the concert that will reunite the world, on May 8th!
The concert has an amazing lineup featuring, Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin, and H.E.R.. The show will feature across multiple networks to raise more awareness and confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine and the need for equitable distribution.
We are so excited to announce #VaxLive: The Concert to Reunite the World, hosted by @selenagomez! Together, we'll call for equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution for all and watch performances from the world’s biggest stars! Tune in Saturday, May 8: https://t.co/x2FOKjSy8G pic.twitter.com/RUqNMol7qC
— Global Citizen ⭕ (@GlblCtzn) April 13, 2021
During the event, Global Citizen will call on world leaders, philanthropists, and corporations to donate money to secure vaccines for over 27 million healthcare workers who have been working on the frontline in some of the poorest nations.
Along with the live event, YouTube will stream a 90-minute extended version of the concert, which will include additional performances from NCT 127 and YouTube creators Daniel El Travieso, Kati Morton, ShootforLove, Thembe Mahlaba, and The Try Guys.
Vax Live will be pre-recorded in Los Angeles at the SoFi Stadium before being broadcasted and streamed on ABC, CBS, FOX, iHeartRadio, and YouTube on May 8th. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the show will air at 8 p.m. ET, except for Fox, where it will air at 11 p.m. ET / PT.