The livestream event is expected to feature music performances, karaoke, music lessons, cooking tutorials, and workout segments hosted by tons of celebrities.
- May 15, 2020
AceShowbiz - Katy Perry and John Legend lead the stars bringing the party to fans' homes this weekend as part of the "In the House" livestream event.
Hosted by social video chat app Houseparty, the three-day event, running Friday to Sunday, includes performances, cooking lessons and workout segments led by more than 40 celebrities.
Katy is set to perform new song "Daisies", which is released on Friday, and she'll also give fans a lesson on how to play the song acoustically. Meanwhile, John is also set to perform as is Chvrches.
Other artists are showcasing their talents beyond music - Snoop Dogg, 2 Chainz, and Zooey Deschanel's culinary segments will feature their own recipes while Alicia Keys will team up with trainer Jeanette Jenkins for a half-hour workout. In a separate segment, Alicia will also lead a karaoke session.
Several actors, including Neil Patrick Harris, and chefs such as Jose Andres and Christina Tosi, are also leading segments.
"The In the House series allows you to watch videos within Houseparty while chatting with your friends," Houseparty CEO and co-founder Sima Sistani told Variety.
"We are bringing back appointment viewing… trying to capture that feeling of sitting on the couch for that special show with your family or friends on a Friday night. We've invited some of our favourite artists to participate in this kickoff event."
The event is free to all Houseparty users, which is available on iOS, Android and online. More information is available here.
