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Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, George Clooney And Others Set For Hurricane Harvey Relief Telethon

Last week we reported that Houston rap legend Bun B has teamed up with Scooter Braun, who helped organize the Manchester Benefit Concert, to put together a telethon to benefit the victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Now more details about the upcoming telethon have been revealed.

According to Rolling Stone, “Hand In Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief” will air live on September 12th on ABC, CBS, CMT, Fox and NBC at 8 p.m. ET. The benefit will also stream live on Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.

Some of the big names involved with the one-hour long benefit include Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, and George Clooney. There will also be performances and messages from Jamie Foxx, Adam Sandler, Ryan Seacrest, Julia Roberts and many other big names.

The proceeds raised through the benefit will go to the “United Way of Greater Houston, Habitat for Humanity, Save the Children, Direct Relief, Feeding Texas and the Mayor’s Fund for Hurricane Harvey Relief.”

Viewers will be able to donate through out the show via text message, phone and online.

 

Additional information about the benefit is available here.

 

Sourcehttp://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/beyonce-george-clooney-oprah-set-for-harvey-relief-telethon-w501140

Jade Whiteside