Going out with an online bang! Barack and Michelle Obama will deliver commencement addresses to the graduating class of 2020 in a YouTube special alongside Lady Gaga

Former President Barack Obama is delivering a commencement address for the class of 2020 — but with actual graduation ceremonies called off across the country, he will be sharing his words of wisdom virtually.

Obama will be joined by his wife, former first lady Michelle, as well as Lady Gaga, K-pop group BTS, and Malala Yousafzai, each of whom will be addressing this year's graduates in an upcoming YouTube special. 

The special, called 'Dear Class of 2020,' will premiere Saturday, June 6 on the YouTube Originals channel and YouTube’s Learn@Home site.

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Tune in! Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama will deliver commencement addresses in an upcoming YouTube special

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Get ready: 'Dear Class of 2020' will premiere Saturday, June 6 on the YouTube Originals channel (Obama is pictured receiving an honorary degree at Morehouse College in 2013)

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The pros: Both are seasoned experts at delivered graduation speeches (Mrs. Obama pictured at City College in 2016)

Famous names have been known to grace the stages of colleges and universities each May, but this year's graduating seniors will have to make due with video recordings.

On the upside, though, it's certainly a star-studded lineup.

Other speakers will include former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates, and Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

The broadcast will also include performances from Gaga, BTS, and more, and there will be celebrity appearances from Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Kerry Washington, Chloe x Halle, Zendaya, and YouTube creators Jackie Aina, AsapSCIENCE, Dude Perfect, Mr. Kate, and The Try Guys.

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Double duty: Lady Gaga will deliver an address and perform during the special

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In concert: The K-pop group BTS will also perform during the multi-hour event

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Notable: Other speakers include Malala Yousafzai (pictured) and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

In addition, the former first lady's Reach Higher initiative will begin the special with an hour of content.    

'Graduation is a tradition that students and families look forward to and with the current state of the world, YouTube is lending some inspiration in the form of a virtual commencement,' said Susanne Daniels, global head of content for YouTube, according to Variety.

'We hope bringing together noteworthy, influential speakers along with performances from some of their favorite artists will provide encouragement for the students who have worked so hard to get here.'

The special is being made in partnership with Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher Initiative, the Born This Way Foundation, the Malala Fund, NBC’s Today show, and Ideas United, and will also include student stories and a crowd-sourced commencement speech.

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Mrs. Obama has been doing quite a lot to spotlight student life since leaving the White House, and has particularly taken advantage of streaming and social media platforms.

In January, she announced the launch of an IGTV series called 'A Year of Firsts,' which is still airing new episodes through June.

She teamed up with media company ATTN: for the series, which follows four college freshmen during their first year at school. 

The series is part of Obama's Reach Higher initiative, which aims to 'inspire every student in the U.S. to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether at a professional training program, a community college, or a four-year college or university.'