Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Selena Gomez, Metallica to Perform at 2016 Global Citizen Concert

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The annual benefit concert featuring a lot of powerhouse stars is scheduled to take place at the Great Lawn in Central Park on September 24.

July 27, 2016

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Hollywood A-listers are lending their star powers for the good cause. The likes of Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar, Selena Gomez and Metallica are booked to perform at the annual Global Citizen Concert to raise awareness of equality education for all.

They are joined by other musical guests like Major Lazer, Usher, Coldplay's frontman Chris Martin, Ellie Goulding, Eddie Vedder, Yandel and Yusuf / Cat Stevens. They are set to rock the Great Lawn in Central Park on September 24.

The hosts include Chelsea Handler, Hugh Jackman & wife Deborra-lee, Neil Patrick Harris, Priyanka Chopra, Salma Hayek and Seth Meyers.

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"I couldn't be more honored to participate in the Global Citizen Festival as it continues to help solve important issues around the world," Selena said. "I am particularly proud to be involved this year as the focus is on education. As an artist with many young fans, I believe everyone has the right to an education."

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