Overview

• The Weeknd withdrew from the Sept. 27 Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, citing personal reasons in a statement.
• Organizers named Cardi B as the new headliner, with CEO Hugh Evans praising her addition and offering support to the Weeknd.
• Cardi B said she is excited to perform in New York and emphasized the festival’s focus on helping children around the world.
• The event will feature host Hugh Jackman and sets from Shakira, Tyla, Ayra Starr, Mariah the Scientist, Camilo and Elyanna, with a live stream on YouTube, Apple Music, the Apple TV app, Amazon Music and iHeartRadio.
• Global Citizen’s 2025 targets include clean energy access for 1 million people in Africa, $200 million to support Amazon protection through local entrepreneurs, and at least $30 million for community literacy programs, with free tickets earned through actions in its app.