Other celebrities making an appearance at virtual graduation ceremonies this summer include Antoni Porowski, Billy Porter, Lizzo and Camila Cabello.
Headlining this online graduation are Barack and Michelle Obama, who will each deliver inspiring commencement speeches to the Class of 2020. Additional commencement speakers include Lady Gaga, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Malala Yousafzai, among others.
Following the graduation is a virtual grad night afterparty, with performances and special appearances by BTS, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Kerry Washington, Chloe x Halle and Zendaya.New speakers for the virtual commencement have been announced, including Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Demi Lovato, Hasan Minhaj, Antoni Porowski, Billy Porter, the cast ofand more. Musical performances by Camila Cabello, Lizzo, Maluma and Megan Thee Stallion have also been added to the lineup.Canadian broadcast network CTV and Toronto-based international charity WE have teamed up to give the class of 2020 the graduation celebration they deserve. A one-hour virtual event, titled, is scheduled for June 6 at 8pm EST, with Canadian comedian and late night talk show host Lilly Singh set to host. Selena Gomez, Shawn Mendes, Natalie Portman, Shay Mitchell, Brett Kissel and Jacob Tremblay are confirmed to make an appearance during the special event, which will include valedictorian addresses, one-of-a-kind performances and surprises to celebrate students across Canada. The special will be the culmination of a week-long virtual road trip across the country, during which WE Day-inspired events will shine a spotlight on students and teachers making a difference in their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Right now, more than ever, we need to draw strength from the shameless idealism young Canadians continue to show with their actions,” said WE co-founder Craig Kielburger in a press release. “The 2020 school year is like no other. During these uncertain times, it’s important to us that we remain dedicated to celebrating students and teachers who have made lasting impacts this school year and who continue to prove that we really are in this together.”Across the border, Oprah Winfrey will be#Graduation2020: Facebook and Instagram Celebrate the Class of 2020 is a multi-hour streaming event scheduled for May 15, featuring Awkwafina, Jennifer Garner, Lil Nas X, Simone Biles and others, as well as a musical performance by Miley Cyrus.
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