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Bill Clinton And Lady Gaga To “Just Dance” At Upcoming Concert

Jennifer Schultz |
September 13, 2011 | 3:21 p.m. PDT

Staff Reporter

 

Images courtesy of Creative Commons, design by Jennifer Schultz
Images courtesy of Creative Commons, design by Jennifer Schultz
Lady Gaga, Usher, The Edge and Bono. 

Put any one of those celebrities in concert and you have an amazing show. But put all four in one concert together and you have something else entirely … in this case, a party thrown for former President Bill Clinton.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, GaGa, Usher, the Edge and Bono will all come together at the Hollywood Bowl on October 15th to perform at a concert for the William J. Clinton Foundation.

“A Decade of Difference: A Concert Celebrating 10 Years of the William J. Clinton Foundation” will celebrate the former president’s philanthropic efforts and act as a late 65th birthday party, with the concert being the main event.

The bash is officially slated as a celebration for the 10th anniversary of the William J. Clinton Foundation, which supports causes ranging from HIV/AIDS to global climate change.  According to its website, the foundation is comprised of many separate initiatives, “each with a distinct mission but all reflecting President Clinton’s founding vision.”

In a statement about the event, former President Clinton said, “We’ve lowered the cost of AIDS and H.I.V. treatment, combated climate change, strengthened economies, increased access to education and healthcare, provided financing and mentoring for small businesses. This celebration marks 10 years of these efforts and demonstrates how much we can do to make a difference in the years ahead.”

What makes the concert even more noteworthy is its broadcast format. Yahoo secured exclusive rights to stream the star-studded event live, and it expects millions to watch its broadcast.

Tickets will be available to the public for the extravaganza, but don’t expect them to be cheap. It’s likely that many more celebrities and entertainers will attend and perform at the event, making it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Though the performers may not seem to mesh at first glance, it’s always great to see celebrities come together to support a charitable cause. If you can’t get tickets, definitely watch Yahoo’s stream. This is one event you won’t want to miss.

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