Elton John's coronavirus benefit gig raises $8 million for US charities

A star-studded concert, which featured some of the big names in the music industry performing from their homes, raised $8 million amid the coronavirus crisis.

Hosted by Elton John from his kitchen, the Living Room gig featured Billie Eilish, the Backstreet Boys, Lizzo, Alicia Keys, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga and Tim McGraw.

Short messages from nurses, doctors, truckers, grocery staff, and other essential workers were interspersed between the songs.

The hour-long show, that was played on the Fox broadcast network, drew 8.7 million television viewers.

The proceeds of the show will go to Feeding America and First Responders Children’s Foundation.