Red Nose Special Day

May 20, 2020 | 6:08 AM

Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and 5 Seconds of Summer have all joined the lineup for NBC’s charity Red Nose Day Special, airing this Thursday. Hosted by This Is Us stars Mandy Moore and Justin Hartley, the two-hour event will raise awareness and funds for children in need in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the world’s poorest communities.

Paul Rudd, Elizabeth Banks, Jennifer Garner, Ricky Gervais, Joel McHale and Sarah Silverman have also signed on for the music and comedy show.

Previously announced stars include Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, OneRepublic, Ellie Goulding, Sam Smith, James Taylor, Megan Trainor, Bryan Cranston, Jim Gaffigan, Tony Hale, Mario Lopez, Steve Martin and more.

In addition to sketches and musical performances, the telecast will include short films to explain how the donations to Red Nose Day are used to save the lives of children around the world.