Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, and more to play Elton John's coronavirus benefit concert

26 March 2020, 10:48 | Written by Cerys Kenneally

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Sir Elton John will host a coronavirus benefit concert this weekend, and has recruited Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, and many more for performances.

The iHeart Radio "Living Room Concert for America" show will be hosted by Sir Elton John on Sunday (29 March).

Elton John will welcome a series of virtual performances from Billie Eilish, Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Tim McGraw, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mariah Carey, and more for the one-hour show.

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This Sunday night, we are paying tribute to the front line health professionals & local heroes who are helping to fight the spread of COVID-19 with a one-of-a-kind concert event. Watch the iHeartRadio Living Room Concert For America on @foxtv this Sunday night at 9PM ET / 6PM PT. Click the link in the bio for more details. #iHeartConcertOnFOX
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All proceeds made from the digital concert will be donated to Feeding America and First Responders Children’s Foundation.

The concert has been announced as a replacement for the iHeart Radio Music Awards, which was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The iHeart Radio Living Room Concert for America takes place on Sunday (29 March) and will air on air on FOX TV in the US.

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