News YouTube Postpones 2020 Graduation Event Including BTS, The Obamas, Lady Gaga, And Beyoncé Due to George Floyd Memorial (1 Viewer)

[Ahsoka]

Variety has reported that YouTube’s “Dear Class of 2020” event has been postponed to June 7 at noon KST.

The event was originally planned for June 6, however YouTube has rescheduled it in observance of a memorial service celebrating the life of George Floyd being held that day in North Carolina.

The lineup of commencement speakers now also includes Beyoncé.

Performers include BTS; Chloe x Halle; CNCO; Lizzo & the New York Philharmonic; Maluma; Katy Perry; Megan Thee Stallion; a performance of “Beautiful Day” produced by Finneas featuring Leon Bridges, Camila Cabello, Noah Cyrus, Ty Dolla $ign, Cynthia Erivo, Khalid, Tove Lo, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and Ben Platt; and a performance of “Still I Rise” featuring Madison Calley, Misty Copeland, Naya Lovell, Janelle Monáe, Shonda Rhimes, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelly Rowland, and Yara Shahidi.

Update: BTS To Speak And Perform In YouTube Virtual Graduation Ceremony, Joining Lineup Including The Obamas, Lady Gaga, And More | Soompi

Updated June 5 KST: Variety has reported that YouTube's "Dear Class of 2020" event has been postponed to June 7 at noon PT (June 8, 4 a.m. KST). The event

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[Tickita]

Ooh, Leon Bridges.

But anyway, that's nice.

 

[Ashla_K]

This is very considerate of them.

 

[Administrator2]

That's very respectful actually.