Livestream Global Citizen Festival 2016
The fifth iteration of Global Citizen Festival, the annual star-studded charity event to fight global poverty, is going down in New York City’s Central Park today. Curated by Coldplay’s Chris Martin and hosted by a bevy of celebrities including Hugh Jackman, Neil Patrick Harris, and Seth Meyers, the fest will feature performances by Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Selena Gomez, Major Lazer, and Metallica, plus special guest appearances by Chris Martin, Eddie Vedder, Usher, Ellie Goulding, Yandel, and Cat Stevens. (Based on soundcheck reports, Vedder is expected to perform with Martin and Stevens.) The whole thing is being livestreamed, and you can watch it below.