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Billie Eilish, Chris Martin, Beyoncé and More are Participating in the Obamas’ Virtual Graduation Ceremony

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: U.S. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama arrive at Winfield House, the residence of the Ambassador of the United States of America, in Regent's Park, on May 25, 2011 in London, England. The 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle are in the UK for a two day State Visit at the invitation of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Last night they attended a state banquet at Buckingham Palace and today’s events include talks at Downing Street and the President will address both houses of Parliament at Westminster Hall. (Photo by Yui Mok - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The class of 2020 got totally screwed out of a traditional graduation ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the Obamas are making sure they still get a proper send off.

The former president and first lady joined forces with a bunch of famous people, including Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, and Coldplay‘s Chris Martin to host a virtual ceremony called “Dear Class of 2020.” The event, which runs from 3pm EST / 12pm PST to 7pm EST / 4pm PST, is divided into four segments and kicks off with Lizzo and the New York Philharmonic performing “Pomp And Circumstance.”

Stream “Dear Class of 2020” and see the full itinerary below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxpTjcouaeQ&feature=emb_logo

The Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2022. (Credit: SUZANNE CORDEIRO / AFP) (Photo by SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images)

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Block 1: 3pm EST/12pm PST (approximate timing)

Lizzo
Alicia Keys Message to Graduates
Justin Timberlake
The Simpsons
Liza Koshy
Shawn Mendes
President & Mrs. Obama Welcome
Taylor Swift
Billie Eilish
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter
FINNEAS & Co.
Michelle Obama

Block 2: 4pm EST/1pm PST (approximate timing)
Missy Elliott
Mr. Kate
Jimmy Kimmel
AsapSCIENCE
Alicia Keys
BTS Commencement
Colin Jost
Mark Rober
Sundar Pichai
John Green
Schitt’s Creek
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Sec. Condoleezza Rice

Block 3: 5:18pm EST/2:18pm PST (approximate timing)
Jennifer Lopez
Malala
The Try Guys
Maluma
Jack Black
Sec. Robert M. Gates
Chris Pine
Jackie Aina
Dude Perfect

Block 4: 6pm EST/3pm PST (approximate timing)
Billy Porter
John Mulaney
Demi Lovato
Nikkie De Jager
Prajakta Koli
Seth Rogen
Heath & Zane
Lady Gaga
Chloe X Halle
President Barack Obama
Katy PerryBlock 5: 7pm EST/4pm PST (approximate timing)
Megan Thee Stallion
CNCO
BTS Performance

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