Due to the global health crisis, millions of students are unable to walk the stage at their respective graduation ceremonies.

But, in a bid to help them celebrate, YouTube showed up and showed out with a special virtual ceremony named Dear Class of 2020.

Comprised of commencement speeches and performances, the star-studded broadcast was “attended” by the likes of many including Beyoncé. 

Having already seen the likes of Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Barack & Michelle Obama, and others salute, celebrate, and encourage the world’s latest graduates (click here to watch if you missed it), look inside to see what GRAMMY winners Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, and Taylor Swift (among others) added to the mix.

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After enjoying success on Billboard R&B charts with the Blues-inspired hit, ‘Steady Love’ (the second single from her 2019 comeback album, ‘Worthy’), GRAMMY-winning R&B soulstress India.Arie is looking to replicate that win with the release of its follow-up, ‘Crazy.’

Originally introduced as part of a short film titled ‘Welcome Home’ (as we reported here), the stunning visual now stands front-and-center as a standalone clip.

Tapping ‘Tyler Perry’s Acrimony’ actor Lyriq Bent to reprise his role as her love interest from the era’s ‘That Magic’ video, the latter half of the clip notably features ‘Luke Cage’ star Mustafa Shakir.

Look inside to see the Nandy McClean-directed action.

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Sony Music, the label which houses Beyoncé‘s discography, has announced plans to combat racism.

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Unprecedented times has meant that millions of students have been unable to participate in graduation ceremonies.

YouTube, with support from The Obamas, have stepped up to host collective virtual ceremony named Dear Class of 2020.

A fusion of performances and commencement speeches, the special boasted appearances from high profile names including Beyonce. 

For the turn-up afterwards, the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, BTS, and Chloe x Halle were on-hand to deliver spirited showings.

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The global health crisis has meant that millions of students have been unable to walk the stage at their graduation ceremonies.

But, in a bid to help them celebrate, YouTube showed up and showed out with a special virtual ceremony named Dear Class of 2020.

Comprised of commencement speeches and performances, the multi-hour broadcast was “attended” by the likes of many including Beyonce. 

Head below to see the Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Barack & Michelle Obama, and others salute, celebrate, and encourage the world’s latest graduates.

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Elijah Blake has penned a song designed to reflect the times.

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Beyonce helped the class of 2020 graduate with an impassioned speech that will no doubt resonate in earnest.

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Lady Gaga has made an almighty splash with new album ‘Chromatica.’

For, the high-octane LP has opened atop of the Billboard 200. 

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Tekashi 6ix9ine is no stranger to headlines and he’s already making many after hitting the studio rocking a candy-colored lacefront.

The controversial rapper appeared alongside Akon, who has long shown him support.

Together the pair are cooking up a sequel to the latter’s 2004 smash ‘Locked Up’ – which, of course, is all sorts of apt given 6ix9ine’s stint in the slammer and recent release.

Peep the clip after the jump…

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Normani continues to make waves with her breakthrough smash ‘Motivation.’

Unleashed last August, the song and its Dave Meyers directed visual bas been hailed for being the solo arrival of the former Fifth Harmony member.

Now, as anticipation grows for its parent album, the visual has crossed a major milestone.

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K-Pop superstars BTS are aligning with #BlackLivesMatter in a big way.

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Nicki Minaj has teased the release of her latest collaboration with Kanye West.

An update on ‘New Body’ below…

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