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Luckily, celebrities are banding together to en- tertain viewers, and TV fans can feel good about laugh- ing it up because it's all in the name of charity. First up, funnyman Jack Black ("School of Rock," 2003) serves as the Game Master for a team of celebrities trying to unlock a series of puzzle rooms to raise money for Red Nose Day charities in "Celebrity Es- cape Room," premiering Thurs- day, May 21, on NBC. Immedi- ately following the hilarious, fun-filled game, the network's annual "Red Nose Day Spe- cial" kicks off with two hours of programming featuring mu- sic, comedy and short docu- mentary films designed to edu- cate viewers about the plight of child poverty in America to- day. Inspired by the U.K.'s annual Red Nose Day, the U.S. version was launched by Comic Relief US in 2015. Since its inception, the initiative has raised ap- proximately $200 million for partners that support children in need such as Amref, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Save the Children, Feeding America and many others. Even in light of the recent worldwide COV- ID-19 pandemic, supporters of the charity are determined to end child poverty, perhaps now more than ever. "For five years, Red Nose Day has tapped into the power of laughter, engagement and entertainment to bring Ameri- cans together to change the stories of millions of children in need," Alison Moore, CEO of Comic Relief US, said. "Millions of children in need here and around the world are suffering from the devastating impacts of COVID-19. This may just be our most important Red Nose Day yet." As in past years, the Red Nose Day programming prom- ises to engage viewers with the antics and talents of A-list stars. "Celebrity Escape Room" executive producers Black and Ben Stiller ("Zoolander," 2001) have recruited three famous friends to bring the excitement of escape rooms to television. "Friends" alumnae Courteney Cox and Lisa Kudrow will par- ticipate in the thrilling special, along with "Parks and Recre- ation" alum Adam Scott. While Black serves as host, Stiller, Cox, Kudrow and Scott face intense pressure to beat the clock and solve puzzles to unlock rooms. Watch as the highly competitive celebs work together to decipher clues and come up with solutions as they race to freedom in the ultimate party game. If they find them- selves stumped, they may ask Black for three clues. Every time they unlock a room, they earn money for Red Nose Day. Once the stars' heart- pounding adventure wraps up, the fun continues in this year's two-hour "Red Nose Day Spe- cial." As in previous years, the entertainment showcase fea- tures music, comedy and short segments that highlight how Red Nose Day has positively impacted the lives of children across America. Young people share their stories so that view- ers can see how Red Nose Day has changed their lives for the better. As of press time, performers for this year's "Red Nose Day Special" had not been an- nounced, but past programs have included appearances by Julia Roberts ("Pretty Wom- an," 1990), Kristen Bell ("The Good Place"), Sting ("Dune," 1984) and "The Voice" coach- es Kelly Clarkson, John Legend and Blake Shelton, as well as "SNL" cast members Michael Che, Colin Jost and Kate McK- innon, and many, many more. As celebrities light up the small screen for a night of en- tertainment like no other, peo- ple may be wondering how they can help alleviate the ef- fects of child poverty. The good news is that this year, TV view- ers can be part of the solution from the comfort of their own homes. In previous years, sup- porters could support the ini- tiative by purchasing the cam- paign's iconic red noses at Wal- greens stores across America. Proceeds from those sales were then divided amongst Red Nose Day's partners. However, this year's COV- ID-19 health crisis has made such a program impractical, given the public health recom- mendation to avoid face- touching. Thankfully, some in- novative thinking led to the de- velopment of a new digital Red Nose, which offers people the opportunity to participate in the fun from home. Clowning around: Celebrities raise money for charity in Red Nose Day specials featurestory Alison Moore, CEO of Comic Relief US

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