Harry and Meghan to join Joe Biden at Vax Live concert to increase global vaccination

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Source: The Guardian

Jennifer Lopez and J Balvin among stars at performance to raise money for Covax

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will join the US president, Joe Biden, at a concert in Los Angeles aimed at increasing the global vaccination effort.

Harry and Meghan are “campaign chairs” of the A-list event, Vax Live. Hosted by Selena Gomez, and organised by Global Citizen, the event, on Saturday 8 May, will feature musical performances by names from the worlds of film and politics, and music performances from stars including Jennifer Lopez, Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder, Foo Fighters, J Balvin and HER.

The broadcast special aims to encourage donations to Covax, which is working to provide vaccines for low and middle-income countries.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/apr/27/harry-and-meghan-to-join-joe-biden-at-vax-live-concert-to-increase-global-vaccination

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1. Wonderful idea....this is a global, trans-national issue.

Anti-science xenophobia won't solve the problem.

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2. I am waiting for the anti-vaxxers to throw a concert....not...

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3. Perhaps Trump will call the True Believers together this summer.

Lay out the Q-Plan; make sure no masks and no shots allowed. Ted Nugent can headline.

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5. And he can cough out his cat scratch fever .....

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6. Yes indeed, but I can see the pile of twisted panties growing already from...

the obvious sources. It's as inevitable as new green appearing in lawns & trees all over at this time of year.

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7. True, anti-socialism is what Fox needs to succeed.....welcome aboard!

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4. Aaaaaaaaawesome!