Global Citizen Festival: Beyoncé Performs With Jay Z, Carrie Underwood Rocks Baby Bump & More Highlights

Annual concert aims to promote activism and reward fans helping to change the world

By Mike Vulpo Sep 28, 2014 4:24 AMTags
BeyonceKevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen Festival

Beyoncé, Jay Z, Carrie Underwood and No Doubt all in one concert?!

It happened Saturday night for more than 60,000 fans who headed to Central Park in New York City to attend the 3rd annual Global Citizen Festival.

While Jay Z was performing the final set of the night, fans got a huge surprise when his wife came out to perform the final three songs including "Holy Grail" and "Young Forever."

Wearing a sparkling white top and high-waisted black pants from Dolce & Gabbana, Beyoncé had the crowd on their feet (obviously) as she performed with her husband.

It was an epic conclusion to a day of great music and entertainment.

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Global Citizen Festival

One day after announcing her greatest hits album on the Today show, a pregnant Carrie Underwood showed off her growing baby bump as she performed onstage.

Despite a little one on the way, Underwood delivered an impressive 35 minute set complete with "Before He Cheats" and "Cowboy Casanova." A pregnant Alicia Keys would also take the stage for a musical set. All for a good cause, ladies! 

Finally, Gwen Stefani, the newest coach of The Voice united with No Doubt for a rare performance.

In addition to performing a medley of hits, the band delivered another great surprise when Sting joined the group to sing "Message in a Bottle." 

Broadcast live on NBC, the annual festival hopes to inspire a young generation to act and bring an end to extreme poverty. In fact, everyone in attendance was awarded free tickets after proving their activism for a certain cause they were passionate about.

The Roots, Tiësto, fun., Olivia Wilde, Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were just some of the many stars also on hand to support the event.

To learn more about Global Citizen, go to the official website here.

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