Miley Cyrus took center stage at the Rose Bowl, singing a heartfelt rendition of the Beatles’ classic Help! during the star-studded Global Goal: Unite For Our Future concert. The virtual event, hosted by Dwayne Johnson and organized by the European Commission and Global Citizen, featured Miley in a stunning sequined wrap dress that highlighted her midriff as she sang to the empty stands.
It was truly a memorable sight: Miley Cyrus graced the empty Rose Bowl with her presence as she belted out a soulful rendition of the Beatles’ classic “Help!” during the star-studded Global Goal: Unite For Our Future concert.
Dwayne Johnson, also known as The Rock, was the host of the virtual music event organized by the European Commission and Global Citizen. Miley Cyrus performed in an empty Pasadena venue, showcasing her vocals in the vast field. Her outfit featured a flowing blue dress with a Grecian touch, complete with a robe-like sleeve on one side and an off-the-shoulder look on the other. With a slit up one side, Miley flaunted her stunning legs while singing a Beatles classic from 1965. The iconic song was not only part of an album of the same name, but also featured in a musical comedy movie starring the legendary band.
Exciting: Wearing a sparkly wrap dress that flaunted her toned stomach, the 27-year-old Miley sang her heart out to empty seats in the audience.
Empty: Miley performed in the middle of the vast Pasadena venue, with a capacity exceeding 90,000, as the field lay deserted.
Elegant: The beautiful blue dress she was wearing had a Grecian-inspired design, with a flowing silhouette and a dramatic, robe-like sleeve on one side that was off-the-shoulder on the other.
During her performance, Miley flaunted her gorgeous legs with a slit on one side, while singing a Beatles track from 1965. The star-studded event featured Quavo and Justin Bieber reuniting to perform their song Intentions. Justin played the piano alongside Quavo in a socially-distanced performance from a Los Angeles living room. Intentions is a track from Justin’s latest album Changes, released on Valentine’s Day just before lockdowns started. Usher also moved the audience with his emotional performance of his new song I Cry, which he revealed was influenced by the Black Lives Matter movement.
Coming together once again, a lineup of famous faces took the stage to deliver musical performances, with Quavo and Justin Bieber reuniting to perform their hit song, Intentions.
Separated by a safe distance, Justin played the piano while sitting next to Quavo during their intimate performance in a Los Angeles living room.
Justin released a new track titled “Intentions” as part of his latest album Changes, which was released this Valentine’s Day just before the lockdowns began. Bathed in a mix of red and dark lighting, he emotionally sang powerful lyrics like “I cry for the sons without fathers and the pain that their mothers hold deep inside.” On social media, he expressed his desire for his sons to understand that it’s okay for men to show deep emotions and shed tears. During a recent performance, he even became emotional and showed footage of Black Lives Matter protesters behind him. The impactful performance concluded with Justin walking across the stage while actors, dressed as protesters, lay facedown with their hands behind their backs.
Recently, Usher gave a moving performance of his latest track “I Cry”, sharing that the song was influenced by the Black Lives Matter movement.
Pulled straight from recent events: At the conclusion of the performance, he strolled onto the stage surrounded by actors portraying protesters, lying in a prone position with their hands restrained behind their backs. The socially-distanced music extravaganza kicked off with an electrifying set by Jennifer Hudson, who belted out a rendition of “Where Peaceful Waters Flow.” This timeless classic was made famous by Gladys Knight & The Pips on their 1973 album, “Imagination,” and later released as a single. Jennifer delivered a soulful performance of the song, accompanied by a few musicians, on the deck of a boat as it glided along the tranquil waters of the Chicago River. ‘The strength of togetherness can bring about positive change, so let’s continue uniting to make that change – a change for the better,’ proclaimed the Academy Award winner.
Famous: The concert kicked off with an energizing show by Jennifer Hudson, who belted out the soulful tune “Where Peaceful Waters Flow.”
Jennifer gave an amazing performance, singing on a boat as it drifted down the Chicago River with a few musicians accompanying her. At the same time, Shakira was in Barcelona, delivering a showstopping rendition of her hit song “Sale El Sol” from her 2011 album of the same name. Dressed in a tiger-print top, she let out her animal instinct and moved sensually on stage with a live band in the background. Despite performing at night on what seemed to be an outdoor stage, the glow of footlights illuminated her performance. Throughout the show, she confidently joined the band and even played the guitar while singing.
Burning with passion: Embracing her wild side in a top with tiger stripes, she moved with a captivating allure, swaying to the music of a live band playing behind her.
Very talented: As her performance continued, she joined the band and played the guitar while singing.
According to the Colombian pop star, Latin America is currently the worst-hit region by the pandemic, and Africa is expected to be next.
She emphasized the importance of ensuring that everybody in these areas has access to healthcare and food security, as it will make distributing a vaccine more challenging.
Chloe X Halle, the R&B duo comprised of sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey, performed together for Rest Of Your Life.
Their stage setup had a visually striking nightclub atmosphere, with neon laser lights crisscrossing throughout the performance.
The talented duo Chloe X Halle, made up of sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey, performed their hit song “Rest Of Your Life” together, showcasing their incredible R&B skills.
Scene: The atmosphere of their location resembled a vibrant nightclub, with neon laser lights creating a dazzling display that moved in all directions during the performance.
At times, the lights created patterns that looked like a grid, similar to latitude and longitude lines, which may have been a nod to the concert’s worldwide theme.
The song Rest Of Your Life, also referred to as ROYL, can be found on the latest album by the duo, Ungodly Hour, which they recently dropped. During the concert, the lights occasionally created patterns reminiscent of latitude and longitude lines, perhaps echoing the global theme of the event. Coldplay also took the opportunity to perform their hit song Paradise, released back in 2011 on their album Mylo Xyloto. Despite being physically distanced, some trippy animation tricks made it seem like the band members were together on screen.
Flashback favorite: Coldplay maintained a safe distance while serenading fans with their timeless tune Paradise, featured on their 2011 album Mylo Xyloto.
Lead singer Chris Martin flaunted his well-toned arms in a snug tee while seated at the piano, serenading the audience with his vocals.
Nigerian Afropop sensation Yemi Alade belted out her hit track Shekere from her acclaimed album Woman Of Steel released in the previous year. Accompanied by a group of talented musicians and backup dancers, she performed on a Lagos stage cleverly designed to mimic a nighttime parking lot.
One notable safety measure included in the performance was the drummer being secluded in a corner enclosed by transparent screens, likely implemented as a precaution against the spread of the coronavirus.
International talent: Yemi Alade, the Nigerian Afropop sensation, dazzled audiences worldwide with her hit song Shekere, featured on her critically acclaimed album Woman Of Steel in 2020.
Yemi brought a lively party vibe to the Lagos set with a talented group of musicians and dancers, transforming the space into a nighttime parking lot. French artist Christine And The Queens, also known as Héloïse Adelaïde Letissier, delivered a captivating performance of her Italian song La Vita Nuova, dazzling in a plunging black jumpsuit with dramatic puffy shoulders and a toned midriff. J. Blavin and the Dreamcatchers, inspired by Coldplay, opted for a trippy animated style for their performance, featuring vibrant visuals like giant eyes and a massive rubber duck alongside their medley of Que Calor and Mi Gente.
Global sensation: French artist Christine And The Queens, also known as Héloïse Adelaïde Letissier, performed her track La Vita Nuova in Italian.
Her attire was absolutely stunning: she tore up the dance floor in a daring black jumpsuit that flaunted her toned waist and had dramatically oversized shoulder pads.
Quirky: J. Blavin and the Dreamcatchers, much like Coldplay, embraced a vibrant and surreal visual style for their show.
Surprisingly, amidst the lively performances of Que Calor and Mi Gente, the stage featured whimsical cartoons like giant eyes and a massive rubber duck. Adding a touch of Broadway flair, Jimmy Fallon and his band The Roots teamed up with the original cast of Hamilton for a special performance. They all came together for a rendition of Hamilton’s song Helpless, prominently featuring star Phillipa Soo as Eliza, Alexander Hamilton’s wife. Notably, Lin-Manuel Miranda, the show’s creator, also made an appearance. The event was further elevated by inspiring speeches from celebrities, starting with an opening monologue by Dwayne.
Collaborative performance: All the actors came together in a stunning rendition of the song Helpless from the musical Hamilton, with a standout performance by the talented Phillipa Soo as Eliza, Alexander Hamilton’s devoted wife.
At the concert, various famous personalities delivered speeches, starting with Dwayne Johnson’s opening monologue. Addressing the current challenges of COVID-19 and racism, ‘the Rock’ emphasized the importance of realizing that individuals in poverty are most vulnerable to health risks.
Ken Jeong, known for both his medical background and celebrity status, shared a humorous video cautioning against unreliable home remedies for the coronavirus, such as hot peppers and alcohol.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell, reflecting on the impact of COVID-19 on society, especially on marginalized communities like the black and communities of color, emphasized the urgent need to address the existing disparities. She stressed that although there are no easy solutions, collective efforts to support each other will lead to positive change for everyone.
Icon Naomi Campbell emphasized the importance of everyone coming together to support each other during challenging times, stating that collective effort will lead to positive outcomes.
Charlize Theron, who originates from Africa, expressed concern over the crisis jeopardizing the progress made in the continent’s development, particularly impacting women and girls by pushing them further into poverty and societal margins.
Kerry Washington highlighted the deep-seated issue of racism ingrained in the system for centuries, especially targeting people of color, and emphasized the need to address this systemic problem to prevent further loss of lives.
David Beckham shared his thoughts on the significance of sports as an escape for many individuals, acknowledging the void created by the absence of live sports events. He discussed the anticipation of sports returning, even without spectators in the stadiums, as a significant milestone for many supporters.
In expressing her thoughts, Kerry Washington stated: ‘For generations, racism has been ingrained in our society, intentionally discriminating against people of color, specifically black individuals, who are a part of my community.’
David Beckham expressed his belief that sports serves as a form of escape for many individuals, and the absence of live sports has left a significant void for many. Salma Hayek shared her experience of volunteering in Sierra Leone to administer tetanus vaccines over ten years ago, an experience that deeply impacted her. In a funny turn of events, Ryan Reynolds hilariously crashed a Zoom reunion for the 2001 X-Men movie, despite not being part of the original cast. The reunion initially included Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen, Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen, but was later joined by Ryan Reynolds, James McAvoy, and Sophie Turner from the later X-Men: Origins franchise.
Reflecting on the past, Salma Hayek remembered a trip to Sierra Leone where she administered tetanus vaccinations over ten years ago. She witnessed events that left a lasting impact on her and she will never forget.
Whoopsie daisy! Ryan Reynolds made a surprise appearance in a skit where he popped into a Zoom reunion for the 2001 X-Men movie that he wasn’t actually a part of, adding a hilarious twist to the virtual gathering.
The original cast of the X-Men movie, including Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen, Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart, and Ian McKellen, had a Zoom reunion. However, when Ryan joined the call claiming to be a part of X-Men, the others found the situation awkward and left.
Halle and Famke, known for their roles as ex-Bond girls, mentioned they had to go for a James Bond reunion, while Sophie admitted she thought it was a Game Of Thrones chat.
Celebrities like Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Olivia Colman, Diane Kruger, Kate Upton, and Justin Verlander also shared their thoughts during the special event. The concert on Friday aims to provide aid to marginalized communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Global Citizen’s co-founder and CEO Hugh Evans emphasized the need for world leaders to invest billions of dollars in testing, treatments, and vaccines to end the pandemic. Bloomberg Philanthropies, the Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Wellcome Trust are among the foundation partners, while Verizon, Vodafone, SAP, Citi, and Procter & Gamble are corporate partners for the event.
Look at her, Diane Kruger was spotted delivering a speech as well.
