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Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
FireAid Benefit Concert: Lady Gaga's New Song and Pink's Message to Trump Among Most Memorable Moments
Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and Katy Perry are among the dozens of high-profile artists who performed at the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday, January 30, at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, California. In addition to A-list performances, several celebrities attended as guests, including Jessica Alba, Julianne Hough, and former vice president Kamala Harris. The event, which was streamed on several platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Max, and Apple TV+, raised money for victims of the catastrophic wildfires that ripped through Los Angeles earlier this month and impacted thousands of Angelenos. The historic fires claimed 29 lives and destroyed more than 16,000 structures, including homes, schools, places of worship, and businesses. According to the FireAid website, funds from the concert were also directed to 'long-term initiatives to prevent future fire disasters throughout Southern California.' (You can still donate, by the way. Click here.) News California Wildfires: How to Help Those Affected by the Crisis in Los Angeles Over 150,000 people have been forced to evacuate so far. In the weeks since the fires broke out on January 7, the community has rallied together, organizing donation drives, raising money for housing for displaced people, and offering meals to firefighters who worked around the clock to combat the flames. Even fandoms sprung into action, rallying to boost Heidi Montag's and Leighton Meester's Spotify streams after both women lost their homes. Given LA's deep ties to the entertainment industry, it's not surprising that so many celebrities turned out on a Thursday to raise money and spread a little joy amid the devastation. Here's every moment you may have missed from LA FireAid benefit concert. The FireAid benefit concert was actually two concerts, both held at different arenas in Inglewood. Per the Los Angeles Times, the Intuit Dome's lineup leaned more pop, while the Kia Forum's bill was more rock and roll. Each venue played the other's performances on big screens, so fans who bought tickets could enjoy all 25 acts. Legendary pop-punk band Green Day brought Billie Eilish onstage to perform the second verse of 'Last Night on Earth' alongside Billie Joe Armstrong. Also on the night's lineup? Two Stevies—Nicks and Wonder. 'I can't think of anyone better to console us than Joni Mitchell,' said Morisette after she performed three songs of her own. Pink, who always dials it up to 100, performed Janis Joplin's 'Me and Bobby McGee' and Led Zeppelin's 'Babe I'm Gonna Leave You.' While introducing John Mayer, she addressed the crowd: 'Ladies and gentlemen, and every other gender which absolutely exists,' seemingly a reference to President Trump's 'two gender' declaration. Per the LA Times, the Palisades native earned some of the loudest cheers of the night. The singer will tour later this year alongside opener Dora Jar (no matter what fans say). The No Doubt front woman, who these days tends to look more polished than punk, wore a grunge-inspired ensemble. Nirvana's Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear reunited for the concert, bringing out Kim Gordon, Joan Jett, and St. Vincent as alternating lead vocalists to stand in for the late Kurt Cobain. Grohl's 18-year-old daughter, Violet Grohl, also appeared onstage. Anderson .Paak, Dr. Dre, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Katy Perry, Dawes, Olivia Rodrigo, and Billie Eilish, all SoCal natives (well, Perry is from Santa Barbara, which is close enough), reminded concertgoers of the city's homegrown talent. Stevie Nicks, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and John Fogerty, honorary Angelenos who, along with Joni Mitchell, were a part of the Laurel Canyon music scene of the '70s, also took the stage over the course of the night. Peso Pluma, Sting, Jelly Roll, Rod Stewart, Tate McRae, Stevie Wonder, Lil Baby, the Black Crowes, and Earth, Wind & Fire also earn honorary Angeleno designations after performing. Gaga, who will close out an eventful week this Sunday night by finding out whether or not she's clinched two more Grammys, was the final performer of the evening. She left the crowd with a message of hope in the form of a brand-new song that she wrote with her fiancé, Michael Polansky. 'It's just for tonight—it's just for you,' she said of the song, according to the LA Times. The outlet reported that it was a 'single-use' song, so don't expect to find it on her new album. You can listen to the song here. Winner of the Week Lady Gaga and Her Flawless Response to Critics Win the Week Between this and her two Grammy nominations, it's a good week to be Gaga. Originally Appeared on Glamour
The Guardian
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
‘We will be okay': Lady Gaga and Billie Eilish among headliners for LA wildfire benefit concert
Making my way through the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, it was clear that FireAid was set to be a different kind of musical extravaganza. Taking place simultaneously at both at the state-of-the-art arena (which opened in August) and the longtime city staple the Kia Forum, the roster which included everyone from Joni Mitchell to Peso Pluma was announced in the wake of the devastating fires that struck the area earlier this month and broadcast around the world to raise both funds and awareness, the atmosphere before showtime was neither celebratory or subdued, striking a delicate balance to coalesce over a common love for Los Angeles and its ongoing strife. A red carpet where flashbulbs are usually popping was mostly quiet as a mouse, with photographers invariably checking their lenses; perhaps the stars in attendance knew it'd be inept to have a fashion moment on such an occasion. Even inside the arena, the usual pre-concert buzz of boisterous mingling and drink sipping was missing in lieu of a patient waiting. Kicking off at the Forum, Green Day opened the show; an apt choice to slowly rev up the proceedings considering the rockers exude that California pedigree (they're from the Bay Area, after all) before welcoming Los Angeles native Billie Eilish for a rendition of the band's 2019 song Last Night on Earth. Eilish would provide a bookend, helping start the proceedings here and then helping close them nearly six hours later with a set of her own alongside brother Finneas. And no, she didn't sing the Barbie song. To welcome the crowd, perennial master of ceremonies Billy Crystal took the stage. Poignantly missing was his usual black tie associated with his starry hosting gigs: tonight he flaunted a hoodie and knit cap, which Crystal said were all he wore after he was evacuated and his home was destroyed. After announcing a $1m donation from U2 (seemingly one of the only acts in music not on the roster), Crystal delivered an emotional speech comparing the death of his father as a young boy to this recent tragedy, and the healing power of laughter. Naturally he cracked, 'This young girl came up to me, and said she understood my pain because she had lost TikTok for a day,' Crystal said, before adding: 'With your help around the country and here in the room, we'll laugh again, we're gonna listen to music again, and we will be okay.' Volleying back and forth between the arenas, the roster was like hitting shuffle on a music nerd's eclectic playlist. Alanis Morissette, Earth, Wind & Fire and Pink were all on hand busting out a mix of their biggest hits and covers, with the latter singer noting she'll have her feet down on the ground tonight, a wry nod to her normal high-flying wire routine. Sometimes the juxtaposition was fierce: Graham Nash delivered a rendition of his 1968 Hollies-era ballad Teach the Children, while Anderson .Paak brought out Dr Dre and Sheila E for a mini hip-hop concert that naturally included Dre's 1995 collaboration with 2Pac, California Love. In fact, almost every California anthem one could think of was on full display at FireAid, perhaps save for Randy Newman's I Love LA. Inside the Intuit Dome, Katy Perry sang her pop confection California Gurls, as well as Roar and Rise, the latter flanked (at least momentarily) by the Pasadena Chorale. (Notably Perry skipped any songs from her most recent ill-received album 143). Meanwhile Jelly Roll, assisted by SoCal native Travis Barker on the drums fashioned a rollicking spin on the 70s Bob Seger classic Hollywood Nights while the Red Hot Chili Peppers closed out the Kia Forum portion of the show with the longest set of the night and a spate of their own odes to the City of Angels with pitch-perfect renditions including Californication and Dani California. And proving the night wasn't too somber, Flea performed in nothing but underwear. Fellow 90s rock icons No Doubt, perhaps reliving their recent Coachella reunion, also took to the stage, though they curiously focused on a gender-split singalong to Just A Girl. Guitar geeks had to be happy, with appearances by John Mayer, Joan Jett, Slash and the surviving members of Nirvana. The latter band, who only gets together for charity shows and one-offs, flaunted an array of frontwomen including Kim Gordon, St Vincent and drummer Dave Grohl's daughter Violet; however, their set stumbled a bit thanks to sound mix issues. Baby boomers and gen Z were also well-represented with the likes of John Fogerty (79) and Rod Stewart (80) energetically commanding the stage, while Olivia Rodrigo (21) and Gracie Abrams (25) all flaunted their biggest hits; the crowds spreading the love equally among the generations. Despite the once-in-a-lifetime nature of the concert, as the night went on things and midnight approached, the audience was getting listless. The father next to me, with two young girls, was nodding off. It was a school night after all, but it was clear promoters saved Lady Gaga, one of the night's major draws, for last. Sting, who performed as the audience inside the Intuit Dome started to chat among themselves, couldn't fully capture their attention. By 12.30 Stevie Wonder sang Love's in Need of Love Today, which he previously performed at a bevy of charity events including the America: A Tribute to Heroes concert in the days following 9/11, before Flea and Sting joined him for Higher Ground. Finally, Gaga appeared with dyed eyebrows and a black wig. Sitting at a piano, she performed a pair of A Star is Born tracks: the earworm Always Remember Us This Way and Shallow, before surprising the audience with a new one. Written with fiance Michael Polansky, she said she crafted it 'just for tonight', albeit it sounded more Broadway than the Gaga-pop she's known for. By the end of the night, it was lost how much money was raised; gone are the Jerry Lewis telethon days when a ticker shows the numbers climbing higher and higher. Perhaps the number was so big it could have discouraged additional donations. Regardless of the figure, FireAid proved the power of music and how a just cause can bring together polar opposites. If anything, here's hoping it's a harbinger for the future.
Euronews
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and Nirvana reunion: The biggest moments from FireAid
It was a night of electrifying performances and emotional moments as the world of music came together to honour those affected by the devastating California wildfires. More than 20 artists took to the stage for the epic five-hour show, held simultaneously at two large venues in the city: the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome. The online stream switched between the two arenas throughout the night. Green Day kicked off the monumental show at the Kia Forum with a rendition of 'Last Night on Earth' and were soon joined by Billie Eilish for the first surprise of the night. After their set, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong hugged actor Billy Crystal, who was there to welcome the crowd at the Kia Forum. 'Our goal is simple tonight, to spend more money than the Dodgers spent on free agents,' he joked. He told the audience U2 offered the first big donation of the night: $1million. Crystal said he was wearing the clothes he had on when he evacuated. He lost his home in the in the Pacific Palisades neighbourhood that he lived in for 46 years. 'Janice and I lived in our home since 1979. We raised our children and grandchildren here. Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that can't be taken away. We are heartbroken of course but with the love of our children and friends we will get through this,' the Crystals wrote in a statement early this month. California served as a central theme throughout the night: The Red Hot Chili Peppers rocked hits like 'Dani California' and 'Californication', while Dr. Dre delivered an unforgettable performance of 'Still D.R.E.' alongside Anderson .Paak and Sheila E. before transitioning into 'California Love'. Laurel Canyon folk legend Joni Mitchell graced the stage with a poignant rendition of 'Both Sides Now', all while sitting on a gold throne. Katy Perry performed a euphoric set, beginning with 'Rise' alongside the Pasadena Chorale, followed by 'Roar' and 'California Gurls'. Eilish and her brother Finneas, who've called Los Angeles home for their entire lives, performed beautiful acoustic versions of her recent hits 'Wildflower', 'The Greatest' and 'Birds of a Feather'. Behind the early performances, moving images of firefighters and the devastation caused by the fires were displayed on the big screen. And throughout the event, viewers and attendees were encouraged to donate to the cause via In perhaps the biggest surprise of the night, the remaining members of 90s rock band Nirvana - Dave Grohl, Pat Smear, and Krist Novoselic - reunited with a lineup of guest female vocalists stepping in for the late Kurt Cobain, including St. Vincent, and Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth. Together, they performed iconic tracks like 'Breed' and 'Territorial Pissings'. Elsewhere, Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Pink, Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks, and Earth Wind & Fire also delivered memorable performances. Closing the night, Lady Gaga powered through the Oscar-award winning 'Shallow' and 'Always Remember Us This Way' from A Star Is Born, before playing a new song on the piano. 'It's just for tonight, it's just for you,' she said of the song she wrote with fiancé businessman Michael Polansky. 'All I need is time,' she sang in the folk-y pop chorus. 'To heal my broken wings and then I'll soar.' At least 29 lives were lost, and more than 16,000 homes and businesses were destroyed in the fast-moving, destructive fires that erupted in early January. Proceeds from the concert, along with donations made throughout the event, will support the rebuilding of communities and efforts to prevent future fires in the region.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Billie Eilish Sings Heartfelt Duet Alongside Green Day At FireAid Benefit Concert
Billie Eilish made an appearance during Green Day's set at the FireAid concert on Jan. 30. The Grammy winner came out as the rock band was performing 'Last Night on Earth' and sang a stunning rendition of the song with them. Billy Crystal then came on stage to introduce Alanis Morrisette, who revealed a silver lining that has come out of this tragedy midway through her set. Pink also gave a special message to the audience during her performance. Other standout moments throughout the concert—Anderson .Paak shocked audiences when he brought out Sheila E and later Dr. Dre, who performed 'California Love.' The FireAid concert is a benefit for victims of the Los Angeles fires. It took place at two venues in LA—the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome. The concert comes nearly a month after several wildfires started burning throughout Los Angeles on Jan. 7.
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stills and Nash Reunite During L.A. Wildfire Relief Concert FireAid
'California, Los Angeles, Altadena, the Palisades — we are in this together,' Green Day's frontman Billie Joe Armstrong screamed to a sold-out crowd at L.A.'s Kia Forum on Thursday for the FireAid wildfire benefit concert. As the first act of the star-studded evening, the iconic rock band kicked off the show with their 2009 track 'Last Night on Earth,' bringing out fellow artist Billie Eilish to perform. The group reiterated that everyone was 'in this together.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Taylor Swift to Present at Grammys Ceremony Young Hollywood Executives Team for L.A. Wildfires Relief Benefit for Entertainment Community Fund How to Watch the FireAid Los Angeles Benefit Concert Online Actor and comedian Billy Crystal, who lost his home in the Palisades Fire, took the stage after Green Day to officially welcome the crowd. He spoke about his own experience, telling concertgoers that he was wearing the clothes he evacuated from his home in, which he wore for a week. He announced that all donations of the night would be matched by Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie Snyder, the first of which came from U2, according to Crystal, who donated $1 million dollars. Alanis Morissette and Anderson .Paak kept the evening going. Morissette performed her 1998 song 'Thank U' with messages of gratitude. 'As far as I'm concerned, this is one of the greatest nights in Los Angeles city tonight,' Paak told the crowd. The artist also gave the crowd a big surprise in the form of a special appearance of legendary rapper Dr. Dre. 'This is a magical moment for me. I've got so much love, you guys. This summer will be the mark of 40 years that I've been in this business. I appreciate all the love you've been giving me. I appreciate all the first responders and all the firemen who put their lives on the line. It's all about love for me today,' the rapper said before jumping into his and Tupac's iconic 1995 hit 'California Love.' The crowd went wild as he performed with .Paak and singer and drummer Sheila E. Legendary singer Joni Mitchell serenaded the crowd, the 81-year-old singer making a rare live appearance. The benefit also included words from those directly impacted by the fires, including Dr. Eshele Williams, her sisters and mother from Altadena, with ties to the community dating back to 1948 when their grandmother bought a home in the area. Dr. Williams explained that between the five of them on stage, four lost homes in the fire. 'We grabbed what we could, pictures, our grandmother's special clock. We collected our father's ashes and his flag from serving in the military,' she told the crowd. 'We love our community and right now we are all grieving immense loss.' Folk rock band Dawes performed a rendition of their 2011 song 'Time Spent in Los Angeles.' The group's frontman Taylor Goldsmith, married to actress Mandy Moore, and its drummer Griffin Goldsmith, his brother, were both directly impacted by the fire. Griffin lost his home in the fire, while Taylor lost his studio, including almost all of their instruments. Dawes also brought out Stephen Stills to perform together before facilitating one of the biggest surprises of the night – a reunion between Stills and Graham Nash. The iconic members of Crosby, Stills and Nash performed their 1970 song, 'Teach Your Children.' 'Take care of yourself, take care of one another,' Nash finished. Samuel L. Jackson kicked off the Intuit Dome portion of the night. The actor told the crowd the show was so big two arenas were needed. 'We've got hundreds of first responders here in the house. Let's give them a huge round of applause,' he shouted as the crowd erupted for those in the house . Jackson introduced a Pasadena firefighter, Chien Yu, who tragically lose his Altadena home in the Eaton Fire. Yu described evacuating his family and then immediately getting to work. The actor then brought out legendary singer, and his former neighbor as he pointed out to the sold-out crowd, Rod Stewart. The British singer kicked off the Intuit show with rendition of hit song, 'Forever Young,' telling the crowd L.A. is in his heart and soul after living in the city for 50 years. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer also performed his cover of Curtis Mayfield's 'People Get Ready' – which he noted was apropos of the current time. John Mayer performed for the crowd at the Forum, including his cover of Tom Petty's 'Free Fallin' before legendary group Earth, Wind & Fire took the stage at the Intuit Dome, introduced by Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson. The crowd came alive to the group's long-lasting hit 'September.' John Fogerty joined The Black Crowes for a rendition of his 1971 Creedence Clearwater Revival song, 'Have You Ever Seen the Rain?' The group also brought out Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash for a cover of Led Led Zeppelin's 'Going to California.' A slew of industry figures were spotted at the show already. Apple's Eddy Cue was spotted with one of the show's producers, Irving Azoff. Almost Famous filmmaker Cameron Crowe was also seen in the same viewing area. Manager Roger Davies was seen at the Forum venue ahead of client Pink's performance. Live Nation, AEG and the Azoff Company partnered with the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood to host the benefit show, described as an evening of music and solidarity. The concerts are being broadcast by select AMC Theatres, Apple Music and the Apple TV App, Max, iHeartRadio, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudom, Paramount+, Prime Video and the Amazon Music Channel on Twitch, SiriusXM, SoundCloud, Veeps and YouTube, demonstrating how the music business is unifying around the local disaster. Proceeds from the concert will go toward a 501(c)(3) created for the event that will focus on rebuilding infrastructure, supporting displaced families and advancing fire prevention technologies and strategies to ensure L.A. is better prepared for fire emergencies. FireAid is being produced by Shelli and Irving Azoff and the Azoff family, in conjunction with Live Nation and AEG Presents. This post will be updated throughout the show. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
