Elton John ‘Living Room Concert for America’ raises $8 million; encore presentation set

The Elton John-hosted "Living Room Concert for America" raised nearly $8 million for the Feeding America and First Responders Children's Foundation charities.

The Sunday night event, presented by iHeartMedia, featured John in his piano-less home as he introduced performances from the Backstreet Boys – performing separately, yet together – Billie Eilish, Tim McGraw, Dave Grohl, Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes and others (including a little bit of John to close the show). In addition, celebrities including Melissa McCarthy and husband Ben Falcone, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson with R&B star wife, Atlanta native Ciara, and Lady Gaga popped in from their respective homes with messages of optimism.

Among the major donors were Proctor & Gamble, which offered $500,000, an amount matched by the Fox Corporation. The tally includes donations from fans, as well as Fox employees who raised funds in support of the cause.