Mariah Carey conferenced in backup singers and Tim McGraw performed from his diving board in iHeart's all-star remote benefit show thi...
Mariah Carey conferenced in backup singers and Tim McGraw performed from his diving board in iHeart's all-star remote benefit show this Sunday.
Hosted by Elton John, the iHeart Living Room Concert For America featured videos from a dazzling array of artists who sang from their homes to raise money for charity.
In a particularly sizzling performance Camila Cabello and her boyfriend Shawn Mendes sat intimately close on a chaise lounge to perform her single My Oh My
What a show: Mariah Carey (left) conferenced in backup singers, Tim McGraw (center) performed from his diving board, and Camila Cabello cozied up to Shawn Mendes (right) in iHeart's all-star remote benefit show this Sunday
Proceeds from the concert are to be donated to the First Responders Children's Foundation, which helps families of first responders in need amid the mounting crisis.
The funds raised will also go to the hunger relief charity Feeding America, which provides aid to food banks all over the country that serve the underprivileged.
Sunday night's opening act was Alicia Keys, who wore an understated ensemble of a white tee, dark trousers and glamorous hoops as she performed from her sitting room.
'This song is like a prayer, and I hope that we remember how resilient we are and how we defy the odds,' said Alicia while sitting at a purple upright piano.
Compere: Hosted by Elton John (pictured), the iHeart Living Room Concert For America featured videos from a dazzling array of artists who sang from their homes to raise money for charity
For a cause: Proceeds from the concert are to be donated to the First Responders Children's Foundation, which helps families of first responders in need amid the mounting crisis
Assistance: The funds raised will also go to the hunger relief charity Feeding America, which provides aid to food banks all over the country that serve the underprivileged
Starting off on the right foot: Sunday night's opening act was Alicia Keys, who wore an understated ensemble of a white tee, dark trousers and glamorous hoops as she performed from her sitting room
Consummate performer: 'This song is like a prayer, and I hope that we remember how resilient we are and how we defy the odds,' said Alicia while sitting at a purple upright piano
'I’d like to dedicate this song to all the first responders and medical professionals that are risking their life to keep us safe. We’re so grateful,' she added.
The multitalented 39-year-old then played the piano while belting her inspirational ballad Underdog, which is a cut off her upcoming seventh studio album Alicia.
She delivered a stirring rendition of the number, which was released this January as a single from the album slated to come out this May.
'I can't think of a better way to kick off this living room concert,' said Elton before declaring he was 'quarantined in the only house I've ever been in without a piano' and so could not do a number himself.
'We're so grateful': 'I’d like to dedicate this song to all the first responders and medical professionals that are risking their life to keep us safe,' she added
Incoming: She delivered a stirring rendition of the number, which was released this January as a single from the album slated to come out this May
The Candle In The Wind singer urged viewers to 'join forces and lift each other up,' soliciting donations to the charities the concert is meant to benefit.
His speech was followed by a charming performance by the Backstreet Boys, who all coordinated their videos by conferencing in separately from their respective homes.
The boy band's segment began in Brian Littrell's living room, where he introduced himself to the camera while staying comfy in his Louis Vuitton pajamas.
Referring to the President of National Programming Group for iHeartMedia, Brian shared: 'A buddy of mine Tom Poleman called me from iHeart and had this crazy idea and I was in.'
Uh oh: 'I can't think of a better way to kick off this living room concert,' said Elton before declaring he was 'quarantined in the only house I've ever been in without a piano' and so could not do a number himself
Socially distant boy band: His speech was followed by a charming performance by the Backstreet Boys, who all coordinated their videos by conferencing in separately from their respective homes
Hunk: The boy band's segment began in Brian Littrell's living room, where he introduced himself to the camera while staying comfy in his Louis Vuitton pajamas
Origin story: Referring to the President of National Programming Group for iHeartMedia, Brian shared: 'A buddy of mine Tom Poleman called me from iHeart and had this crazy idea and I was in'
Brian acknowledged viewers were in 'unprecedented times with this COVID-19 crisis' and encouraged them to 'stay safe, stay home, protect yourself.'
He was quickly joined onscreen by his fellow Backstreet Boys Nick Carter, Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough and AJ McLean to delight their fans with their old smash I Want It That Way.
Nick sweetly cradled his three-year-old son Odin while singing by his pool, and Kevin was accompanied by his sons Mason, 12, and Maxwell, six, on guitar and drums.
After their gig ended Ken Jeong materialized on the screen to announce Procter & Gamble had pledged half a million dollars, an amount Fox then matched.
The whole team: He was quickly joined onscreen by his fellow Backstreet Boys (from left) Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter and AJ McLean to delight their fans with their old smash I Want It That Way
Family business: Nick sweetly cradled his three-year-old son Odin while singing by his pool, and Kevin was accompanied by his sons Mason, 12, and Maxwell, six, on guitar and drums
There he is: After their gig ended Ken Jeong materialized on the screen to announce Procter & Gamble had pledged half a million dollars, an amount Fox then matched
Ciara and Russell Wilson conferenced in from their home's playroom where their daughter Sienna, two, and Ciara's son Future, five, could be seen enjoying themselves.
Russell shared that they were 'having a little fun in the Wilson household during these crazy times' and keeping the children occupied with such activities as homework and football.
Meanwhile Ciara exhorted the fans 'to keep their faith up,' insisting that 'when there's a storm there's always a breakthrough on the other end' and adding that 'Much is given, much is required.'
Russell, who plays for the NFL team the Seattle Seahawks, reminded viewers that he and Ciara were donated a million meals in Seattle to help ameliorate the fallout of the pandemic.
So sweet: Ciara and Russell Wilson conferenced in from their home's playroom where their daughter Sienna, two, and Ciara's son Future, five, could be seen enjoying themselves
Staying active: Russell shared that they were 'having a little fun in the Wilson household during these crazy times' and keeping the children occupied with such activities as homework and football
Doing their bit: Russell, who plays for the NFL team the Seattle Seahawks, reminded viewers that he and Ciara were donated a million meals in Seattle to help ameliorate the fallout of the pandemic
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters fame sat alone in his home studio with his guitar on his lap, saying: 'I hope everyone is staying healthy. If you love someone let them know.'
He added: 'If you’re thankful for someone tell them - I’d like to dedicate this song to all the people out there who are on the front lines that are doing their best to get us through all this. This song is called My Hero.'
The 51-year-old then began a solo rendition of My Hero, which the Foo Fighters recorded as a group for their 1997 album The Colour And The Shape.
A video aired demonstrating how first responders like police and firefighters continue to put themselves in danger in order to do their jobs amid the pandemic.
'If you love someone let them know': Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters fame sat alone in his home studio with his guitar saying: 'I hope everyone is staying healthy'
Singing up a storm: The 51-year-old then began a solo rendition of My Hero, which the Foo Fighters recorded as a group for their 1997 album The Colour And The Shape
Courage: A video aired demonstrating how first responders like police and firefighters continue to put themselves in danger in order to do their jobs amid the pandemic
Elton dubbed the first responders 'such an inspiration' and shouted out the parents who now have to educate theri children at home amid the school closures brought about by the pandemic.
The point was a perfect segue into the next act - 18-year-old pop wunderkind Billie Eilish who herself went through homeschooling as a child.
Billie sat comfortably on the couch next to her elder brother Finneas O'Connell, who is her co-songwriter, for a rendition of her smash hit Bad Guy.
Sunday's concert happened to air exactly a year to the day that Bad Guy released, so Elton wished Billie a 'happy anniversary from one of your biggest fans.'
Back onscreen: Elton dubbed the first responders 'such an inspiration' and shouted out the parents who now have to educate theri children at home amid the school closures brought about by the pandemic
Superstar: The point was a perfect segue into the next act - 18-year-old pop wunderkind Billie Eilish who herself went through homeschooling as a child
Collaboration: Billie sat comfortably on the couch next to her elder brother Finneas O'Connell, who is her co-songwriter, for a rendition of her smash hit Bad Guy
Fab: Sunday's concert happened to air exactly a year to the day that Bad Guy released, so Elton wished Billie a 'happy anniversary from one of your biggest fans'
Blowing her fans a kiss, Billie graciously offered them her gratitude for 'letting us be some sort of comfort in this crazy, crazy time.'
Finneas accompanied Billie on acoustic guitar as she began crooning Bad Guy, and eventually on the verse beginning: 'I like it when you take control,' he joined in.
Ryan Seacrest was then on hand to remind people of coronavirus that 'It is not a bad flu. Here’s what you can do to protect yourselves and your family: wash your hands for 20 seconds, practice social distancing, stay home as much as you can, keep calm and help others who need help.'
Camila shot a brief selfie video to intro her performance with Shawn, who was cuddled up behind her on the chaise lounge as they stayed 'at home in Miami' in social isolation.
So sweet: Blowing her fans a kiss, Billie graciously offered them her gratitude for 'letting us be some sort of comfort in this crazy, crazy time'
Double act: Finneas accompanied Billie on acoustic guitar as she began crooning Bad Guy, and eventually on the verse beginning: 'I like it when you take control,' he joined in
'Stay home as much as you can': Ryan Seacrest was then on hand to remind people of coronavirus that 'It is not a bad flu'
Entree: Camila shot a brief selfie video to intro her performance with Shawn, who was cuddled up behind her on the chaise lounge as they stayed 'at home in Miami' in social isolation
Camila urged fans to 'stay at home' so that they would 'protect our loved ones,' as well as keeping one another safe and safeguarding 'the people who are most vulnerable.'
On a lighter note she dished to her fans that while she would be doing the singing, Shawn would be on guitar, 'taking over and he's killing it!'
Shawn told medical professionals that 'we're thinking about you so much' and Camila advocated 'compassionate' treatment of 'ourselves and each other.'
They then began their performance of My Oh My, a single she released last year featuring DaBaby for her album Romance - an emotion she oozed during her video.
Words of advice: Camila urged fans to 'stay at home' so that they would 'protect our loved ones,' as well as keeping one another safe and safeguarding 'the people who are most vulnerable'
Division of labor: On a lighter note she dished to her fans that while she would be doing the singing, Shawn would be on guitar, 'taking over and he's killing it!'
Going for it: They then began their performance of My Oh My, a single she released last year featuring DaBaby for her album Romance - an emotion she oozed during her video
She sang her lyrics longingly while facing her boyfriend, letting her flannel shirt slide off one shoulder and crooning: 'Sit next to me and you might end up catching a fever.'
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