Stars raised millions for the needy in New York

The proceeds will go to the Robin Hood charity, which in turn supports the needy in the metropolis of New York, which has been particularly hard hit by the corona pandemic.

Stars like Alicia Keys, Billy Joel, Sting and Jennifer Lopez have raised money for the needy in the metropolis of New York, which has been particularly hard hit by the pandemic, with a charity campaign during the Corona crisis.

A total of 115 million US dollars (about 106 million euros) were raised for the Robin Hood charity, said presenter Tina Fey after the one-hour and largely pre-recorded show “Rise Up New York!”, Which took place on Monday evening (local time) in the US Television was shown. “This city needs your help.” Among other things, the money is intended to support New Yorkers who lost their jobs during the crisis.

“New York, I know your strength and we will get through this,” said singer Jennifer Lopez in a video message. “We are all in it together and we will get through there together,” said the singer Sting. The band Bon Jovi, the presenters Trevor Noah and Jimmy Fallon as well as the actors Jessica Chastain, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick and Jake Gyllenhaal also participated with video messages. “We all want to see New York shine again,” said Broderick and singer Barbra Streisand added: “I can’t wait for the lights to come on in theaters around the world – and especially on Broadway.”

(WHAT / dpa)

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