With Shawn Mendes, Shay Mitchell, Selena Gomez and more scheduled to appear.
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.
“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.
This isn’t the only virtual graduation party happening this summer. 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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