It’s officially the time of year to bring holiday cheer!
Taylor Swift,Billie Eilishand Phoebe Bridgers are among the musical stars to appear at theCyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidaysbenefit concert — an event aimed at raising funds forTrue Colors United, an organization dedicated to helping homeless LGBTQ youth.
Swift “recorded a little intro for the whole thing” while Shea Diamond — a trans, soul singer — is set to perform a Justin Tranter holiday song, Lauper, 67, toldVogueearlier this week.
“It’s been a crazy year, but I am grateful for so many things [including] my immensely talented and generous friends who keep showing up for us year after year,” Lauper said in a statement toPitchfork. “The technology that is going to make it possible to bring our virtual concert to more people than ever; and all of our partners who help True Colors United do the work that we do.”
“Most importantly though, we are truly helping LGBTQ+ young people [who are] experiencing homelessness. And to all of the fans who watch, donate and celebrate with us, you are family,” she added. “And I thank you.”
Billie Eilish, Cyndi Lauper, Taylor Swift.Amy Sussman/Getty; Frazer Harrison/Getty; Taylor Hill/FilmMagic
Cyndi Lauper Benefit show celebrity guest appearance list.Courtesy True Colors United
The show will also feature appearances fromCher,Dolly Parton,Amanda Shires,Jason Isbelland more.Adam Lambert,Billy Porter,Boy George,Brandi Carlile,Carson Kressley,Whoopi Goldberg,Sharon Osbourne,LL Cool J,Harvey FiersteinandBette Midlerare also on the guest list.
The organization is one close to Lauper’s heart as she’s been hosting the show for a decade.
“I’m just trying to make the world safer for these kids,“she toldVogueon Tuesday. “The youth are our future—all of ‘em, not some of ‘em. And they deserve a place to call home, especially during the holidays.”
The Home For The Holidays benefit show will be held virtually, due to thecoronavirus. The concert will first premiere on TikTok Live on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 p.m. EST. It will broadcast once again onYouTubeandFacebookon Sunday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. EST.
source: people.com
