Taylor Swift along with some of music’s biggest names took to the stage at the iconic Hollywood Bowl to perform at the 7th Annual We Can Survive sold out benefit.
By: Heather Newgen | Twitter: @hnvoluntourist
We Can Survive supports the American Cancer Society and featured intimate performances by Lizzo, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Jonas Brothers, Marshmello, Becky G and a surprise appearance from Halsey who performed “Graveyard” and “Bad at Love.”
Taylor Swift belted out her 1989 singles “Blank Space” and “Shake it Off. The singer, who dazzled in a sequined romper, also performed her newest hits “ME” and delivered an emotional performance of “Lover.” The headliner sang all of her tunes from a pink microphone in honor of October’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Over $135,000 was raised from ticket sales and Twitter activations from fans. Backstage, musical performers also “bowled for a cause” warning the American Cancer Society an additional $1000 for every pin knocked down.
Highlights from the night:
Billie Eilish, having never bowled before, landed her first ever strike earning $10,000 for the American Cancer Society
Viola Davis attended with her daughter who got emotional when meeting Billie Eilish backstage
Lizzo dominated the stage in a suit with a “100%” bedazzled on the front and “That Bitch” blinged-out on the booty. “Give it up for my outfit!” she shouted.
“I’m all about body positivity, self love and self-care,” she continued, as the screen flashed to a girl in the audience holding up a sign that read “Lizzo, you built my confidence.”
She continued her heartfelt speech during her performance saying “I want people to feel good! We can heal the world but first we have to heal ourselves. Your energy is important tonight.”
Isabela Moner attendee with a friend and sang along to Lizzo’s entire set.
Donations secured from the event will help the American Cancer Society continue their life saving, breakthrough research, while also providing a live 24/7 cancer helpline for answers and support, rides to treatments and lodging near treatment centers for cancer patients all free of charge.