Some of music’s biggest stars united on Thursday to support Southern California communities impacted by the wildfires earlier this month.
The FireAid benefit concert, a one-night-only event, was held at the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, with performances at each venue.
Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Tate McRae and Earth, Wind and Fire were among the stars who performed at Intuit Dome.
Lady Gaga performs onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at Intuit Dome on Jan. 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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Taking the stage at Kia Forum were Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks and The Black Crowes.
Billie Eilish performs onstage with Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at The Kia Forum on Jan. 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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In addition to the musical performances, first responders were honored, including a firefighter who fought the fires while his own home was burning.
Comedian Billy Crystal brought levity to the event, sharing jokes while wearing the same clothes he said he wore when he evacuated his own home, which was also destroyed in the fires.
Billy Crystal speaks onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at The Kia Forum on Jan. 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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The event, which was livestreamed on several platforms, including Disney+, Hulu, Tudum, Apple Music and Apple TV, Prime Video and more, raised funds for short-term relief efforts and long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters.
The Los Angeles wildfires, which devastated the communities of the Pacific Palisades, Altadena and the Castaic Area, have killed at least 29 people and destroyed thousands of structures.
The Eaton Fire north of Pasadena also began on Jan. 7 and has destroyed or damaged more than 10,000 structures and burned over 14,000 acres. It’s currently 95% contained.
According to the FireAid website, contributions made to FireAid will be distributed “under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation,” a philanthropic foundation dedicated to addressing critical issues, which will “help coordinate a team to direct funds for greatest impact.”
U2, whose members include Bono and the Edge, committed during the event to donating $1 million to the relief efforts. Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, and his wife, Connie, also pledged to match that donation and all donations made during the live broadcast of FireAid.
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Joan Jett (R) performs onstage with (L-R) Pat Smear, Dave Grohl, and Krist Novoselic of Nirvana during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at The Kia Forum on January 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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Sting performs during the FireAid benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts in Inglewood, California, Jan. 30, 2025.
Stevie Wonder performs onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at Intuit Dome on Jan. 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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Flea, Chad Smith, Anthony Kiedis, and John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers perform onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at The Kia Forum on Jan. 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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Olivia Rodrigo performs during the FireAid benefit concert for Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts in Inglewood, California, Jan. 30, 2025.
P!nk and Justin Derrico perform onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at The Kia Forum on January 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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Gwen Stefani of No Doubt performs onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at The Kia Forum on January 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
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Billie Eilish performs onstage during the FIREAID Benefit Concert for California Fire Relief at Intuit Dome on Jan. 30, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
