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Beyoncé to Headline Hurricane Harvey Relief Telethon with Help From Solange, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams & More

FILE - This Nov. 4, 2016 file photo shows Beyonce performing at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Cleveland. Beyonce announced on her Instagram account, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, that she is expecting twins. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

Beyoncé to Headline Hurricane Harvey Relief Telethon with Help From Solange, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams & More.

FILE – This Nov. 4, 2016 file photo shows Beyonce performing at a Get Out the Vote concert for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton in Cleveland. Beyonce announced on her Instagram account, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, that she is expecting twins. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik, File)

The event, entitled “Hand in Hand,” will feature Texas natives Beyoncé, Solange, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, as well as George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Barbra Streisand, Oprah Winfrey, and more names to be announced in performances, along with taped & live messages.

Houston rapper Bun B organized “Hand in Hand” with Scooter Braun, who organized the recent One Love Manchester benefit concert featuring Ariana Grande. Proceeds from the telethon will benefit various charities including 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. Supporters will be able to donate via phone, text message and online from the beginning of the show through one-hour after the telethon ends. Additional information is available on the Hand in Hand website.

“Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief,” will air live September 12th East Coast time and replay at 8 p.m. West Coast time, the Hollywood Reporter said. It will air on ABC, CBS, CMT, Fox and NBC. It will also stream live on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.