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Who will be giving virtual graduation commencement speeches?

Answer: Hillary Clinton, John Legend and others.

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The former secretary of state and the musical icon are just two members of a two-dozen-strong lineup that will be recording commencement speeches for grads who are missing their ceremonies due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

The speeches will be made available May 15 as part of a new podcast series from iHeartRadio called “Commencement: Speeches for the Class of 2020.” They can be accessed from any platform where podcasts are available and will also be broadcast on iHeartRadio stations.

“Many graduates are missing their commencement ceremonies, traditionally such significant milestones in their lives," said iHeartPodcast Network President Conal Byrne in a statement. "High school and college seniors are always in need of inspiration, reassurance and life advice as they head into the next chapter of their lives, and that is especially true this year."