Comedians including Billy Crystal, Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish and Kenan Thompson will also participate in the three-hour comedy event.
Many of the top comedians in show business are doing their part in providing much-needed help in response to the coronavirus pandemic, as they gather for the upcomingOorganized by Byron Allen, the comedian-turned-entrepreneur and CEO of Allen Media Group, the festival is raising money for Feeding America, a nationwide network of 200 food banks. Headlining the May 9 livestream event are Eddie Murphy, Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish.
Other confirmed participants of the star-studded lineup include Kevin Hart, Margaret Cho, Kenan Thompson, Marc Maron, Taraji P. Henson, Marlon Wayans, Howie Mandel, Brad Garrett, Louie Anderson, Jon Lovitz, Caroline Rhea, Billy Gardell, Tim Meadows, Jamie Kennedy, Bill Engvall and Sheryl Underwood, along with Allen. Segments pre-recorded in the comics' respective homes will play during the three-hour benefit.
"In partnership with Feeding America, my comedian friends and all of us at Allen Media Group are pleased to announce this global live-streaming comedy event on May 9th," Allen said in a statement."Laughter is often the best medicine, and we are extremely motivated to bring attention to issues of food insecurity, and to assist in providing meals to families across the country who are financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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