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''One World: Together at Home'' (also known as ''Together at Home'') is a benefit concert that was organized by
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of New York City and curated by singer Lady Gaga in support of the World Health Organization. The special was intended to promote the practice of social distancing while staying together during the COVID-19 pandemic. On April 18, 2020, a six-hour pre-show was streamed online immediately prior to the television global broadcast. The online portion of the event was hosted through YouTube by actress and presenter
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(first hour), actor Matthew McConaughey (second hour), actress Danai Gurira (third hour), singer Becky G (fourth hour), actress Laverne Cox (fifth hour) and actor Don Cheadle (sixth hour). It featured appearances from numerous celebrities.


Participants of concert series

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Alex Gaskarth Alexander William Gaskarth (born 14 December 1987) is an English-born American singer and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary songwriter for the American rock band All Time Low since its formation in 2 ...
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Alissa White-Gluz Alissa White-Gluz (; born 31 July 1985) is a Canadian singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Swedish melodic death metal band Arch Enemy, and former lead vocalist and founding member of the Canadian metalcore band the Agonist. Her vocal ...
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Amy Lee Amy Lynn Hartzler (; born December 13, 1981) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. She is the co-founder, lead vocalist, and lead songwriter of the rock band Evanescence. Alongside her contributions with the band, Lee has also particip ...
* Amy Shark *
Anne-Marie Anne-Marie Rose Nicholson (born 7 April 1991) is an English singer. She has attained charting singles on the UK Singles Chart, including Clean Bandit's "Rockabye (song), Rockabye", which peaked at number one, as well as "Alarm (Anne-Marie song ...
* Anthony Hamilton * Camila Cabello * Carla Morrison *
Caroline Hjelt Icona Pop ( ) is a Swedish electropop duo which formed in 2009, with electro house and indie pop music influences. Its two members, Caroline Hjelt (born 8 November 1987) and Aino Jawo (born 7 July 1986), grew up in Stockholm and create what t ...
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* Charlie Puth * Chris Martin *
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* Dermot Kennedy *
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* G Flip *
Gloria Gaynor Gloria Gaynor ( née Fowles; born September 7, 1943) is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits "I Will Survive" (1978), " Let Me Know (I Have a Right)" (1979), " I Am What I Am" (1983), and her version of "Never Can Say Goodbye" ( ...
* Guy Sebastian * Ha*Ash *
H.E.R. Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson (born June 27, 1997), known professionally as H.E.R. (pronounced "her", an acronym for "Having Everything Revealed"), is an American singer, songwriter, musician and actress. She has received several awards includin ...
* Jack Johnson * James Bay * Jason Mraz * John Legend * Jon Batiste * Joshua Bassett * Julianne Hough *
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* Koffee * Liam Payne * Lindsey Stirling * Meghan Trainor *
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* Nikki Yanofsky *
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* Nomfusi *
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and Ruby Stewart * Rufus Wainwright * Simone Simons * Tarja Turunen * Vance Joy *
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Television special

The television special, titled ''One World: Together at Home'', was curated in collaboration between Global Citizen and singer-songwriter Lady Gaga, which benefited the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.
Jimmy Fallon James Thomas Fallon (born September 19, 1974) is an American comedian, television host, actor, and writer. He is known for his work in television as a cast member on ''Saturday Night Live'' and as the host of the late-night talk show ''The Ton ...
, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert hosted the show, which was a syndicated broadcast that aired on April 18, 2020. The special was also simulcast on select U.S. cable television networks, streaming platforms, and international broadcast networks. In the UK, the show was hosted by Clara Amfo, Dermot O'Leary and
Claudia Winkleman Claudia Anne Irena Winkleman (born 15 January 1972) is an English television presenter, radio personality, film critic and journalist. Between 2004 and 2010, she presented '' Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two'' on weeknights on BBC Two. Since ...
and was broadcast on BBC One. The special was broadcast on CBS, ABC, NBC, The CW and other global networks and platforms.


During the six-hour online pre-show


Musical performances (in order of appearance)

Prior to the event,
Alanis Morissette Alanis Nadine Morissette ( ; born June 1, 1974) is a Canadian-American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known for her emotive mezzo-soprano voice and confessional songwriting, Morissette began her career in Canada in the early 1990s with tw ...
was announced to appear on the show, but did not do so. George the Poet,
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, Rag'n'Bone Man and
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only appeared in the UK broadcast.


Appearances (in order of appearance)


During the global television broadcast

Prior to the event, actresses Bridget Moynahan and Lily Tomlin, actor James McAvoy, and tennis player Naomi Osaka were announced to appear in the show, but did not do so.


Musical performances (in order of appearance)


Appearances (in order of appearance)


Broadcast

The television special was broadcast on NBC,
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, CBS, and The CW in the United States. It was also aired on Spanish-language television network Univisión. The special was also simulcast on networks owned by ViacomCBS ( BET, BET Her, CMT, Comedy Central, Logo TV,
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, MTV Classic, MTV Live, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network,
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, Tr3s, TV Land, and
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), NBCUniversal (
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, E!, MSNBC,
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and USA Network), Walt Disney Television ( Freeform and
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), Katz Broadcasting (
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and
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), Bloomberg Television, and on AXS TV.
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also participated in the broadcast. In the United Kingdom, the BBC commissioned a Britain-centric broadcast of ''One World: Together at Home'' that aired on BBC One on Sunday 19 April at 7:15pm, presented by BBC Radio personalities Clara Amfo,
Claudia Winkleman Claudia Anne Irena Winkleman (born 15 January 1972) is an English television presenter, radio personality, film critic and journalist. Between 2004 and 2010, she presented '' Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two'' on weeknights on BBC Two. Since ...
and Dermot O'Leary. Produced for the BBC by Twofour, it featured additional performances from the acts featured in the main special along with exclusive performances from UK acts such as
Little Mix Little Mix are a British girl group, composed of group members Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Jade Thirlwall, and Perrie Edwards. Jesy Nelson was originally part of the group before she left in 2020. After becoming the first group to win the British ver ...
and interviews with, and surprises for, front line workers. In Ireland, RTÉ (like the BBC) aired a unique version of ''One World: Together at Home'' fronted by comedienne and influencer Dorieann Garrihy and TV presenter
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.


International broadcasters

* Africa: BET, Comedy Central,
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* Albania: RTSH 2 * Argentina: Telefe, Comedy Central,
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, VH1 HD,
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, TNT, AXN,
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and National Geographic. * Australia: Network 10, Seven Network,
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, MTV Australia, E! (Australia) and beIN Sports * Austria: Comedy Central * Belgium: Eén, Q2, and
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* Bolivia: TNT * Brazil: Rede Globo, Multishow, Comedy Central,
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, Paramount Network, VH1 HD, VH1 MegaHits, TNT, AXN, and Sony Channel * Bulgaria:
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* Cambodia: beIN Sports * Canada:
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, CTV 2,
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, Global, CBC,
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, ABC Spark, CP24,
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, Kiss Radio, Virgin Radio and
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* Caribbean: Digicel and TNT * Central America: TNT, AXN, and Sony Channel * Chile: Chilevisión, TNT, AXN, and Sony Channel * Colombia: Caracol Televisión, Comedy Central, MTV, MTV Hits, Paramount Network, VH1 HD, VH1 MegaHits, TNT, AXN, and Sony Channel * Czech Republic: Prima Comedy Central * Denmark: TV 2,
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and Paramount Network * East Timor: beIN Sports * Ecuador: TNT * Europe:
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,
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and VH1 Classic * Finland: Yle TV2,
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and Paramount Network * France: France 2, France 4, beIN Sports, BET,
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, MTV Hits, W9, France Inter and RTL2 * Germany: ZDFneo, RTL,
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and Comedy Central * Hong Kong: Joox, TVB Finance & Information Channel, Hong Kong International Business Channel and beIN Sports * Hungary: RTL Spike,
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and Comedy Central * India: AXN, Colors Infinity, Comedy Central,
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* Indonesia: beIN Sports * Israel:
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* Italy: Rai 1, Rai Radio 2,
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,
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, Comedy Central, MTV Music and National Geographic * Ireland:
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and RTÉ 2FM * Japan: Fuji TV * Laos: beIN Sports * Malaysia: beIN Sports * Mexico: Comedy Central,
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, MTV Hits, Paramount Network,
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, VH1 HD,
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, AXN, and
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* Middle East: beIN Sports * Myanmar: Canal+ Gita * Netherlands:
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* New Zealand: beIN Sports and MTV * Norway: TV 2 * Paraguay: TNT * Peru: TNT * Philippines: beIN Sports * Poland: Canal+,
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, Paramount Channel and Comedy Central * Portugal: TVI * Romania: MTV and Comedy Central * Russia:
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* Singapore:
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, meWatch.sg and beIN Sports * South Africa:
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* South Korea:
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and
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* Southeast Asia: Comedy Central,
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, Paramount Channel and National Geographic * Spain: La 1 and
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* Sweden:
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, TV4 and Paramount Network * Switzerland:
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and Comedy Central * Thailand: beIN Sports * Turkey:
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and beIn Sports * United Arab Emirates: Dubai TV * United Kingdom: BBC One, Channel 5,
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, MTV Music,
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* Uruguay: TNT * Venezuela: TNT, AXN, and Sony Channel * Vietnam: K+ NS


Online streaming

The special was also available on several digital platforms such as Apple, Facebook,
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, Tidal, TuneIn, Twitch, Twitter, Roblox, Yahoo!, and YouTube. It was planned that Alibaba Youku and Tencent would make streaming in China, but that never happened with no reason made known.


Viewership


Canada

In Canada, the special was watched by 3.13 million viewers on
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and 1.33 million on Global.


United States

Broadcast network Cable network


Impact

''One World: Together at Home'' spurred sales gains for the songs performed as part of the event. On April 18, 2020, the songs performed on the show sold more than 12,000 digital downloads—a gain of 735% versus April 17, 2020. The most notable sellers from the two-hour television special were Taylor Swift's "
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", Maluma's "
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" and Kacey Musgraves' " Rainbow", as they together accounted for 42% of the total song sales generated by the show. The songs performed during the pre-show broadcast generated 6,000 in sales—up 75% from April 17, 2020. On April 19, it was reported that the special raised nearly $128 million for coronavirus health care workers. Raising $127 million "puts it on par with the other legendary fundraiser,
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, as the highest grossing charity concert in history," says ''Forbes''. Instead of private individuals, funds were raised from corporations and institutions such as Bloomberg Philanthropies and the
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. Guinness World Records announced on May 22 that the global broadcast special set records for the most musical acts to perform at a remote music festival and the most money raised for charity by a remote music festival. Craig Glenday, Guinness World Records Editor-in-Chief, said in a statement: "The One World: Together at Home special was an extraordinary response to an extraordinary situation. It demonstrates vividly how the power of music can unite us all and help us through challenging times. It's an honor to be able to officially recognize this unforgettable, 'I-Was-There' event as a record-breaker. Congratulations - and thank you - to everyone involved.”


Inspiration

''One World: Together at Home'' inspired Japanese rock band Luna Sea to design and host a similar event in Japan. ''Music Aid Fest. ~For Post Pandemic~'' aired on
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on May 31, 2020, and featured live remotely recorded performances by over 25 artists, including Miyavi, Koda Kumi, Ellegarden,
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and Glim Spanky, to elicit monetary donations to support medical workers and others on the frontline of the COVID-19 pandemic.


''One World: Impact''

''One World: Impact'' is a six-episode digital series that shows how things have gone two months after ''One World: Together at Home''.


Sequel


''Global Goal: Unite for Our Future''

''Global Goal: Unite for Our Future'' was a summit that aimed to highlight the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on marginalized communities. The accompanying music concert took place on June 27, 2020, presented by Dwayne Johnson with performances by Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber, and Shakira, among others. The concert aired on television in countries such as Germany and Australia. The patron of the cause is Ursula von der Leyen (President of the European Commission).


See also

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iHeart Living Room Concert for America The ''iHeart Living Room Concert for America'' was a concert special held on March 29, 2020, by iHeartMedia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; to provide relief and support to the public in an effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. The speci ...
* Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the music industry *
Live Aid Live Aid was a multi-venue benefit concert held on Saturday 13 July 1985, as well as a music-based fundraising initiative. The original event was organised by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise further funds for relief of the 1983–1985 fami ...
* "
Living in a Ghost Town "Living in a Ghost Town" is a song by English rock band the Rolling Stones. The song was recorded during sessions of the Rolling Stones in 2019, ultimately being finished the following year. The track is reggae-influenced and features lyrics an ...
", a single released by The Rolling Stones shortly after their performance here and also featuring a music video about the effects of quarantine * Saturday Night Seder *
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble ''Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble'' was a 90-minute Canadian benefit concert which aired on April 26, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic and a week after the 2020 Nova Scotia attacks. The program drew an audience of over 11,500,000 viewers and ...


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