Miley Cyrus Performs a Mini Concert at Home Amid COVID-19
Making the best of a bad situation. The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in many people worldwide practicing social distancing to prevent further spread of the illness. The change of pace has allowed for some of Us Weekly’s favorite music stars to get creative with their time spent indoors, including performing concerts online for fans!
John Legend, for one, was inspired to put on a show of his own after Coldplay frontman Chris Martin did a mini performance from home. The Voice judge confirmed that his wife, Chrissy Teigen, would be making an appearance during his concert. “I’ll be there!! Because I literally have no choice,” the Cravings author tweeted on March 16. (Legend and Martin’s concerts are part of an initiative from Global Citizen called “Together At Home: WHO-Global Citizen Solidarity Sessions,” which he organization launched in support of the World Health Organization’s new Solidarity Response Fund.)
Katharine McPhee and David Foster, who wed in June 2019, sat by the piano together to perform for “homebound” individuals. The “Over It” singer was originally scheduled to join the musician on his An Intimate Evening With David Foster – Hitman Tour, but he was forced to pushback dates scheduled for March to February 2021 for reasons not connected to the coronavirus-related delays.
“It is with great sadness that I have to reschedule my March tour dates due to an unexpected medical procedure,” the Canadian musician, 70, wrote via Instagram. “I’m well on the road to recovery but my doctors insist that I spend the next several weeks recovering.”
The “Best of Me” crooner added, “I love touring and performing so this is not an easy decision. However, we will do our best to reschedule the dates. My tour will resume in Waterbury, CT on April 17th and I look forward to seeing you then.”
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the delay or cancelation of several anticipated tours, including Mariah Carey, Louis Tomlinson and BTS.
While some celebrities opted to entertain quarantined fans with music, others have found other ways to connect with followers. Jennifer Garner and Amy Adams, in fact, teamed up to read children’s stories together by launching #SaveWithStories.
“I’ve decided to finally join [Instagram] to shine a spotlight on kids across the country who need our help and support during this difficult time,” the Sharp Objects actress, 45, wrote. “My friend @jennifer.garner and I are launching @SAVEWITHSTORIES — a spot to watch your favorite celebrities read your favorite children’s books. We are galvanizing as a community to support a new fund for a combined effort between SAVE THE CHILDREN and Share Our Strength’s NO KID HUNGRY (and a big thank you to our founding publisher, Scholastic
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Adams continued, “THIRTY MILLION CHILDREN in the United States rely on school for food. School closures will hit vulnerable communities hard and @savethechildren and @nokidhungry are on the ground and ready to serve. They just need our help!
Scroll down to see which of today’s music stars are putting on in-home concerts!
The Los Angeles native teamed up with her brother, Finneas O’Connell, in August 2020 for a virtual version of NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series. The pair performed “My Future” and “Everything I Wanted” before speaking about the coronavirus pandemic. “I think the future is something to be super hopeful in,” Eilish said. “We’ll be OK one day, maybe not right now. I think that’s what’s making me hold on.”
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The singer performed never-before heard versions of her music as part of Mastercard’s Digital Priceless Experiences in May 2020.
The country singer will perform in April 2020 as part of Verizon’s weekly Pay It Forward Live series. Viewers are encouraged to do what they can to help small businesses affected by COVID-19, while the company will donate up to $2.5 million when #PayItForwardLIVE is used.
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The singer shared an Instagram clip of herself performing "It’ll All Get Better in Time" on the piano in April 2020. “ :heartpulse: A Little reminder :cherry_blossom: ‘It’ll all get better in time,’” she wrote alongside the video.
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The “Underdog” songstress announced she’d be joining Verizon’s weekly streaming entertainment series Pay It Forward Live in April 2020 in support of small business affected by COVID-19. The performance, which will take place at 8 p.m. ET and stream on Twitter (@Verizon), Yahoo and Fios channel 501, encourages viewers to tag their favorite local businesses and do what they can to support them. Through the program, Verizon also donates $10 to support small businesses (up to $2.5 million) when the hashtag #PayItForwardLive is used.
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The singer and her brother, O'Connell, signed on to perform on Verizon’s weekly streaming entertainment series Pay It Forward Live in support of small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic in April 2020. Viewers of the series were encouraged to shop online at small business in their communities, order a meal and buy gift cards to be used when the businesses reopen.
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In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Verizon launched the eight-week series Pay It Forward Live. To kick-off the series in March 2020, the company recruited Dave Matthews to give a live performance via Verizon’s Twitter page. Thereafter, the set can be viewed on Yahoo! Entertainment.
Through Pay It Forward Live, Verizon aims to provide support to small businesses that have been affected by the outbreak. The company will donate all funds from the series to Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC).
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The singer-songwriter announced via Instagram that she would be “going live every day” at 1 p.m. PT. “Going back to my roots. back to when it was just me & a guitar in my room,” she wrote.
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The Bon Jovi frontman teased a new song titled “Do What You Can” that he started writing about the outbreak. “These are uneasy times we’re dealing with, but we’re all in this together,” he captioned an Instagram video. “I wrote the first verse and the chorus. Write me a verse. Let’s tell your story.”
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The “Take Me to Church” singer became one of the first artists to partake in Global Citizen and the World Health Organization’s #TogetherAtHome series on Instagram Live.
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The couple went live on Instagram to perform a #TogetherAtHome concert outdoors. They sang a cover of Ed Sheeran’s “Kiss Me” and their hit “Señorita” in addition to several other songs.
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The former One Direction member put on an Instagram Live concert as part of a Global Citizen initiative called “Together At Home: WHO-Global Citizen Solidarity Sessions,” just like Legend and Martin had before him. Horan spoke a bit about the pandemic in the beginning of his session, but he then shifted gears by performing “This Town,” “Flicker” and “Slow Hands” from his debut album, Flicker. From his new album, Heartbreak Weather, he played the track “No Judgement” and “Nice to Meet Ya.”
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Following in Legend and Martin’s footsteps, Common performed in an Instagram Live concert in March 2020 as part of Global Citizen’s coronavirus relief initiative. The Just Wright actor spoke to fans about the importance of wellness and hygiene, but he also rapped to his songs including “I Used to Love H.E.R.” and “Soul by the Pound.”
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The Grammy winner put on an a cappella concert for fans on Instagram Live in March 2020. She kicked things off by performing her “Get Out” song for fans, but she swapped the hit’s lyrics to caution fans about COVID-19. “Stay in, right now / Do it for humanity / So you’re gon’ learn how / To cook now / And practice good hygiene. I know you’re bored and want to f--k around, but not on me,” she sang.
The Vermont-born singer also threw it back to a song from her debut album, titled “Homeboy,” and she covered Frank Ocean’s “Thinkin Bout You.” She was then joined by fellow singer Taylor Felt, and they sang Beyoncé’s “Listen” from the Dreamgirls soundtrack.
Before her own personal Instagram Live session, she performed as part of Billboard’s Live at Home series, which is raising funds for COVID-19 relief.
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Legend announced his plans to put on a live show via Twitter, crediting Chris Martin as his inspiration to do so. “My friend Chris Martin did a lovely little concert from home today. I’ll be doing one tomorrow at 1pm Pacific time,” he wrote in March 2020. “See you soon. We’ll try to get through this together! #TogetherAtHome.”
The Grammy winner shared in a second tweet, “Chrissy Teigen has confirmed that she too will be there. Who knows what awesomeness and hilarity will come from her presence!?” He also responded to a fan’s comment about whether he will wear pants during the performance, joking, “I’m probably gonna go pantsless. Robe party, @chrissyteigen?”
During the actual performance on Tuesday, March 17, Teigen joined her husband while dressed in a robe and turban. She briefly sang a song she made up to The Office theme song and they both sang the Vanderpump Rules theme song. Legend also performed “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel, as Teigen swayed while drinking a glass of wine.
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The American Idol alum credited daughter-in-law Erin Foster for giving her and David the idea to perform for fans while quarantined. “Me & the hus @davidfoster had so much fun at the piano today going live,” she wrote via Instagram. “We wanna try and do it everyday at 5:30 PT cuz what else is there to do?”
David, meanwhile, noted how “fun” the experience was. “I’m the world’s worst piano accompanist for other people’s songs but Kat is so amazing, that she pulls me thru,” he shared on Instagram, adding that the couple are taking “any suggestions” for future performances.
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The English singer played a 30-minute gig via Instagram Live, performing Coldplay songs such as “A Sky Full of Stars.” He even shared unknown facts about the band’s music, including how drummer Will Champion had doubts about “A Sky Full of Stars” before it became a massive hit. The full performance can now be viewed on Coldplay’s official Instagram page.
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The “Stupid Girls” artist announced on Instagram that she was doing a “free concert slash piano lessons from my heart to yours.” In doing so, she showed off her piano playing skills while singing along to “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele.
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The country crooner, for his part, put on a 30-minute concert with his “#InstaBand." He performed some of his biggest hits, including “Coming Home” and “Somebody Like You.” Urban’s wife, Nicole Kidman, popped in to sing and dance along to her husband’s music as well.
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The Matchbox Twenty frontman performed in what he called the “Social Distance Sessions,” challenging pals like John Mayer, Jason Mraz, Ingrid Michaelson and Gavin DeGraw to do the same.
“During these uncertain times the entire world is shutting itself down. Part of that means that people aren’t going out and enjoying live music or any entertainment,” the “Unwell” singer, 48, wrote on Instagram. “I’m kicking this off and I invite all my brothers and sisters in the music world to go on Instagram and share a little something with people to help them while they hunker down in their homes.”
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The Death Cab for Cutie singer took to his Instagram Stories to announce his plans to do a live concert daily. “For the next few weeks I will be playing songs everyday from my home studio,” he wrote. “We will be streaming on YouTube / Facebook at 4pm PST daily — link in bio.”
Gibbard continued, “We’re still working out the details but I’m hoping to take some requests and maybe even have a guest or two stop by digitally. The first show will be tomorrow. It will assuredly be a little wonky and glitchy but we’re gonna do our best.”
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While not exactly a full-on concert, the Disney Channel alum took to Instagram Live to dance and jam to songs from his past. He briefly sang along to “Lighthouse,” a song from his lone solo album, Fastlife. He noted that he was “going through memory lane” while listening not to just his own solo music, but Jonas Brothers songs as well.
Jonas’ big brother, Kevin Jonas, joined his Instagram Live partway through. They listened to “BB Good,” “Shelf” and “Burnin’ Up” from their A Little Bit Longer album together, among other songs.
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