Pharrell Williams Speaks About 'Happiness' at UN
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The 'Happy' hitmaker urges young generation to help raise awareness of climate change during an International Day of Happiness event at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

AceShowbiz - Happy planet means happy world, so Pharrell Williams says at the United Nations. The singer addressed New York students on International Day of Happiness Friday, March 20 at the UN Headquarters, and he used the opportunity to raise awareness of climate change. "I'm staring at the future right now. Hello to the future," he said.

After greeting the young attendees, the Grammy winner stated, "Music brought me happiness. And when you find out what makes you happy - and it can be something as detailed as a long-term goal or it can be something as simple as the way I feel when my son smiles - you should know that happiness is your birthright."

"If you don't take care of your home, you don't have a life, so we have to now transition from climate change to climate action," he added. "We're in trouble but we can change."

A special "Happy" playlist featuring a selection of songs picked by numerous stars like Britney Spears and John Legend was played during the event. "You can dance - but not on the tables," joked a UN official as songs by Prince and Beyonce Knowles were played.

Williams was joined by environmental activist Philippe Cousteau and oceanographer Sylvia Earle at the UN event. After his speech, the singer was mobbed by the students who were holding up their cellphones and cameras ready for selfies. The three speakers also managed to take a selfie together.

Also to celebrate the International Day of Happiness, Williams was given the honor to light up the Empire State Building in yellow.

Thank you @empirestatebldg for the opportunity to light up the sky yellow tonight for #InternationalDayofHappiness

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Those who did not attend the UN event still have a chance to take part in the International Day of Happiness festivities by uploading photos of themselves on globalhappyparty.com. The pictures will be turned into a "Global Happy Party" GIF to Williams' smash hit.

Pharrell Williams' speech at the UN came ahead of the Live Earth Concert that he's reviving with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore. The festival will take place in Paris, New York, Brazil, South Africa, China, and Australia in an attempt to urge world leaders to adopt a new climate accord at UN climate change conference in Paris. Williams is enlisted as a creative director. More than 100 artists around the globe are expected to take part in the 24-hour event.

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