Tom Hanks, Jennifer Hudson and Usher are set to appear at the Carousel Of Hope Ball that will be available for public viewing for the first time
The prestigious Carousel Of Hope Ball has been a longstanding biennial tradition.
And the event is not letting the COVID-19 pandemic get in the way, it was learned on Tuesday.
The virtual benefit, which occurs Saturday, October 10, has just announced a slew of stars set to appear for the special evening. The star-studded lineup will include Tom Hanks, Jennifer Hudson, Usher and Lionel Richie, to name a few, with proceeds going to a very good cause.
Carousel of Hope: The prestigious Carousel of Hope Ball which raises funds for diabetes research and clinical care is set to feature celebrities including Tom Hanks (pictured), Jennifer Hudson, Maria Shriver, Usher and Lionel Richie at the virtual benefit, occurring on Saturday, October 10
This year’s event, which will stream on People, aims to raise funds for diabetes research and clinical care, for the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes and Children’s Diabetes Foundation
Due to the pandemic, the event will now be streamed online and available for public viewing, for the first time in the event’s history.
In addition to the usual tribute, the event is also set to celebrate Davis’ 90th birthday and the foundation’s 40th anniversary.
JHud: Oscar winner Jennifer is one of the many celebrities set to be included in the virtual lineup on Saturday; seen in 2009
Usher: Las Vegas’ newest residency holder, Usher is due to appear at this year’s special event which will feature a slew of celebrity performances for a good cause; seen in 2019
The biennial ball, which honored Robert De Niro with the Brass Ring Award in 2018, will continue to feature a slew of celebrity performances this year, as well as appearances from major players like George Clooney, Samuel L Jackson, Oprah and Jane Fonda.
For its 2020 installment, Jay Leno will operate as the master of ceremonies and David Foster will serve as musical director.
Also on the operations committee are music vets, Clive Davis and Quincy Jones, who will jointly be music chairman.
The event will also feature a virtual auction, with upscale donors like The Beverly Hills Hotel and celebrity jeweler XIV Karats.
Exclusive performance: Rod Stewart is one of the many musical acts scheduled to perform at the event this Saturday
Grand honors: David Foster and Jay Leno are on the committee this year for the event that has raised over $105M to date
Powerhouses: Boss lady Oprah is also set to make an appearance at the event which raised over $1.9M last time
The event raised over $1.9M in 2018, with all the events having raised over $105M to date with all proceeds going to the noble cause.
Since the event’s start in 1978, the night has been a Hollywood favorite, uniting celebrities from all walks of life for a special evening.
The event will air virtually via PeopleTV, Youtube, Facebook and Twitter on Saturday at 9PM ET/ 6PM PT and will feature a special performance by Rod Stewart.
For more information go to Childrensdiabetesfoundation.org
Brass Ring: Hollywood powerhouse Robert De Niro was awarded the coveted Brass Ring Award last event in 2018