David Copperfield, Jay Leno, Bill Maher, Boyz II Men and the Australian Bee Gees are among the entertainers who have contributed to the fund.
Bill Hornbuckle, MGM Resorts’ Acting CEO and President, said: “During these difficult and uncertain days, weeks and months, we are working tirelessly to support the tens of thousands of employees who were furloughed or laid off due to the closures of our properties across the country. We are incredibly humbled by the support of our entertainment partners, who have come together to assist the people who, during normal times, are committed to creating incredible experiences for our guests from around the world.”
MGM said last month all furloughed part-time hourly workers would receive two weeks' pay.
Jyoti Chopra, Senior Vice President, Chief Diversity & Sustainability Officer for MGM Resorts International, said: "Our focus during this crisis is people, first and foremost, followed by compassion and care. We are proud to join our entertainment community to lend humanitarian assistance to those in need. We are incredibly grateful for the generous donations by our entertainers, a vital part of our ecosystem at MGM Resorts, which will be used to provide emergency relief.”
