Veteran singer and songwriter, Elton John has enlisted famous singer, Dua Lipa and American actor Neil Patrick Harris for his annual Oscars pre-party on April 25th benefiting the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

Neil Harris will host the virtual event alongside John Elton and his partner, filmmaker, and the foundation’s CEO, David Furnish. Dua Lipa will deliver a “stripped-back performance,” per a release, while additional performers and guests will be announced at a later date.

Elton John in a statement noted that due to the pandemic, this year’s party will be a virtual one. He also admonished people to keep supporting AIDS patients.

“This year, we are bringing our Oscar Party into people’s homes for the first time virtually for an unforgettable evening with David, myself, our dear friend Neil Patrick Harris and the incredible Dua Lipa plus many fabulous surprise names.

“Now more than ever, we need to ensure that one pandemic doesn’t override another. We cannot forget the 38 million people living with HIV globally who need our care, love, and support. So, we hope everyone joins us for this special one of a kind Oscar Pre-Party”.
Elton John

Dua Lipa in response to this announcement said in a statement that, she is honored to be a part of the most iconic parties ever.

“I’m really proud to support the Elton John AIDS Foundation, to help tackle the stigma that exists around HIV as we need to build a kinder and more accepting world together. And to share the stage with Elton John will be a dream come true!”
Dua Lipa

The Elton John AIDS Foundation.

The Elton John AIDS Foundation is one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world. One of its fundraising highlights is the star-studded Oscar viewing show, with a dinner and an auction. That notwithstanding, attending Elton John’s long-running Oscar-night party has always been one of the hardest tickets to get. However this year, the Elton John AIDS Foundation is inviting everyone to an hour-long, virtual pre-show Oscar party.

It is worth mentioning that proceeds from the ticket sale will go to young people at risk and living with HIV all over the world. More so, this time, a pre-show will be available to ticket buyers. The special show will be hosted four times in four different time zones and each will accommodate 100,000 viewers. Meaning, a total of 400,000 ticket buyers are allowed access.