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December 7 (UPI) – Cyndi Lauper has signed Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift for its 10th Annual Home for the holidays benefit concert.
Lauper, 67, will host the star-studded virtual event, which airs Friday on Lauper’s TikTok at 8 p.m. EST and will stream again Sunday on Lauper’s YouTube and Facebook pages at 8 p.m.
Cyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidays is an annual benefit concert for Lauper’s True Colors United, a non-profit organization that works to prevent and end homelessness among LGBTQ youth. 100% of the net proceeds from the event will support True Colors United.
This year’s event will feature appearances and performances by Eilish, Swift, Adam Lambert, Bette Midler, Billy Porter, Brandi Carlile, Cher, Dolly Parton, Kim Petras, King Princess, LL Cool J, Phoebe Bridgers, Sharon Osbourne, Whoopi Goldberg and other stars.
“It has been a crazy year, but I am thankful for so many things: my immensely talented and generous friends who keep showing up for us year after year; the technology that will make it possible to bring our virtual concert to more people than ever; and all of our partners who help. to True Colors United to do the work we do, “Lauper said in a press release.
During the concert, Lauper will premiere an animated public service announcement that will launch the world’s first campaign on homelessness for LGBTQ youth. True Colors United has partnered with the United Nations Human Rights Office on the campaign.
Lauper argued Home for the holidays during the Monday episode of CBS this morning.
“It’s a lot of fun. You could watch it, dance, have fun, listen, stir and donate a little bit. Keep us going,” he said.
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