Grammys special to honor workers
The Grammys is putting together an event featuring Brad Pitt, Oprah Winfrey, Herbie Hancock and
Harry Connick Jr. to honor essential workers across America.
The Recording Academy, which puts on the Grammy Awards annually, announced Thursday that the two-hour special, “United We Sing: A Grammy Salute to the Unsung Heroes,” will air June 21 on CBS.
“United We Sing” will follow Connick Jr. — who is hosting — and his filmmaker-daughter Georgia Connick on a road trip celebrating and thanking essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Winfrey, Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Queen Latifah, Renée Zellweger and Drew Brees will also deliver special messages.
The event will also feature performances by Hancock, John Fogerty, Jamie Foxx, Cyndi Lauper, Dave Matthews, Tim McGraw, Little Big Town and Connick Jr.
David Guetta readies virus relief concert:
Grammy-winning DJ-producer David Guetta is launching his second United At Home event Saturday at an undisclosed New York location to connect with fans and raise money for health care workers and virus relief efforts.
This event will air live at 7 p.m. Eastern — the time of Manhattan’s ritual of clapping and cheering to honor all essential workers — from Guetta’s social media pages, including Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Fans can select if they want to donate to the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New
York City, Feeding America, the World Health Organization or Fondation Hopitaux de Paris-Hopitaux de France.
“It’s cool that people can choose where they want to donate, but in any case, it’s helping people with coronavirus and those on the front lines. We’re doing something good. And also, we’re bringing a little bit of happiness in people’s life which is what I’m trying to do as a DJ.”
Guetta, who is French, has had success with songs like “I Gotta Feeling” with the Black Eyed Peas and “Titanium” with Sia.
Ruby Rose hints there’s more to her exit: Last week, Warner Bros. announced that Ruby Rose was leaving “Batwoman” after just one season on the CW. Now, the actress is speaking up — about not speaking up — about her shocking exit from the TV series.
On Wednesday night, the “Orange Is the New Black” alum reflected on the surprise move on Instagram, expressing gratitude for her fans and colleagues while hinting there was more to the story.
“Thank you everyone for coming on this journey,” Rose wrote in the post, which included a fan-made farewell video to her character. “Thank you to the cast, crew, producers and studio. It wasn’t an easy decision but those who know, know ...”
Rose continued: “I have stayed silent because that’s my choice for now but know I adore you all. I’m sure next season will be amazing also . ... *hangs up cowl and cape.”
May 29 birthdays: Composer Danny Elfman is 67. Singer LaToya Jackson is 64. Actor Ted Levine is 63. Actress Annette Bening is 62. Actor Rupert Everett is 61. Singer Melissa Etheridge is 59. Guitarist Noel Gallagher is 53. Actress Laverne Cox is 48. Singer Melanie Brown is 45. Actor Billy Flynn is 35. Actress Kristen Alderson is 29.