The one-hour event celebrated students whose graduations got canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.From Zendaya to Barack Obama to the Jonas Brothers and Karol G, the celebration had no shortage of incredible moments.The event — which also featured student speeches and honored teachers — partnered with Donors Choose and America's Food Fund in support of supplies for school teachers and hunger relief for those affected by the COVID-19 crisis.ET's breaking down all the best moments from the show.

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Liberal MP tells Trudeau to ‘stop dividing Canadians’ over COVID mandates

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to press hard on the importance of COVID-19 vaccines. But Quebec Liberal MP Joël Lightbound is challenging his own government’s strategy, demanding Trudeau to stop driving up divisions and deliver a roadmap to end public health mandates.

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Police: Two men wanted for armed robbery of Domino’s Pizza in North Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA - Investigators with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for two men wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a Domino’s Pizza in North Philadelphia. According to police, the robbery took place on Monday around 1:00 a.m. at the location on 2628 N.

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Trucker convoy: Kids in 25% of vehicles could ‘complicate’ response, cops say

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COVID-19: Edmonton, Calgary school boards weigh in on Kenney dropping mask mandate for kids

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Winter Olympics: Team Canada fans outraged over $68 Lululemon red mittens

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₹808 cr claims to kin of healthcare workers who died of covid: Minister

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Traditional graduation ceremonies throughout the world have been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with festivities being held online.

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Barack Obama Shades Donald Trump On COVID-19 Response: Not ‘Even Pretending To Be In Charge’

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Obama takes aim at U.S. coronavirus response in online graduation speech

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Obama criticizes virus response in online graduation speech

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Graduate Together Class of 2020 Special This Weekend

While high school seniors may not be donning their caps and gowns on school campuses this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, there's still an epic graduation ceremony being held in their honor! In case you hadn't heard, this Saturday (May 16) celebrities, educators and inspirational figures from all over the country are virtually gathering to celebrate high school seniors during the Graduate Together: America Honors the High School Class of 2020 special.

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Michelle Obama Teases Barack About His Ears As They Read A Kid’s Book In Cute Video – Watch

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Graham to probe origins of Russia inquiry; won't call Obama

WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham said Thursday his committee is opening a wide-ranging investigation into the origins of the Russia investigation, but rejected President Donald Trump's call to bring in former President Barack Obama to testify.

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Obama emerges as central figure in 2020 presidential race

WASHINGTON – Nearly eight years after he was last on the ballot, Barack Obama is emerging as a central figure in the 2020 presidential election.

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