Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce and More Taking Part in Hurricane Harvey Telethon | THR News

Fox, NBC, and CMT will air a Hurricane Harvey Relief telethon on September 12th at 8 PM EST. Organized by Bun B and Scooter Braun, the event will feature stars like George Clooney, Beyoncé, and Oprah Winfrey. The telethon will be based in Los Angeles with stages in New York and Nashville, and include a performance by George Strait. Proceeds will benefit organizations like United Way and Habitat for Humanity, managed by Comic Relief. Sponsored by American Airlines, the event aims to support Hurricane Harvey victims.

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