NBC hosts Annual Red Nose Day 2016, a day that is aimed to give back to kids in need around the world.
NBC head Paul Telegdy said, "Live events are really, really important to this company. And this is one of those times when you get to do something that is great entertainment but also really stands for something." The funds gathered from the event will be used for keeping children educated, safe and healthy.
This time, there are a lot of celebrities who would take part. 65 celebrities are gracious enough to join the event. Craig Ferguson will host it.
Other celebrity guests are Elton John, Will Ferrell, Ellen DeGeneres, Tracy Morgan, Kobe Bryant, Julianne Moore, Emma Thompson, Celine Dion, Seth Rogen, Bono, Blake Griffin, Mel B, Tyler Perry, Mila Kunis, Sarah Silverman, Keegan-Michael Key, Chloë Grace Moretz, Danny Trejo, Ron Funches, Julia Roberts, Blake Shelton, Jordan Peele, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, Milo Ventimiglia, Sterling K. Brown, Mayim Bialik, Trevor Noah, Retta, Jon Daly, Kate Micucci, Tony Hale, Jack Black, Paul Rudd, Liam Neeson, Jay Leno, Anna Kendrick, Zac Efron, Ellie Kemper, Connie Britton, Bill Gates, Ashton Kutcher, Vince Vaughn Kristen Bell, Rose Byrne, Steve Buscemi, Adam Devine, Jane Lynch, Jeff Goldblum, Mandy Moore, Dax Shepard, Jay Pharaoh, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Iwan Rheon, Chris Hardwick, Yvette Nicole Brown, David Morrissey, Margot Robbie, Malin Akerman, and Grace Helbig.
For the last 25 years, Red Nose Day has raised over USD$1 billion worldwide for the British charity Comic Relief. It is not just celebrated in America, but also UK (where it is founded), Germany, Finland and Iceland. In fact, it was only last year when America decided to join in the fundraising campaign, where it gathered over USD$23 million.
Those who want to support the event can buy a red nose at Walgreens or pledge an amount during the event.
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