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Express Tribune
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
FireAid LA benefit concert: Billie Eilish, Green Day, Lady Gaga & more unite for wildfire relief
FireAid LA brought together a powerhouse lineup at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood to support relief efforts for the devastating wildfires that have claimed 29 lives and caused billions in damage. The benefit concert features performances from top artists, with proceeds going toward rebuilding communities and preventing future fire disasters across Southern California. Photo: Billie Eilish joined Green Day for a duet of "Last Night on Earth" (AP) Green Day opened the show with "Last Night on Earth," featuring a surprise duet with Billie Eilish. The band followed with 'Still Breathing' and their classic hit 'When I Come Around.' Billy Crystal, who lost his Pacific Palisades home in the fires, took the stage next, announcing a $1 million donation from U2. 'It will be ok. With your help around the country and here in the room, we'll laugh again,' Crystal reassured the crowd. Photo: Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart arrive at the Fireaid benefit concert (AP) Samuel L. Jackson kicked off the second concert at the Intuit Dome, paying tribute to first responders before introducing Rod Stewart, who performed 'Forever Young.' Other artists taking the stage include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, Pink, No Doubt, Joni Mitchell, The Black Crowes, Stephen Stills, John Mayer, and Stevie Nicks at the Kia Forum. Photo: Stephen Stills and Graham Nash perform "Teach Your Children" at the Fireaid benefit concert (AP) Meanwhile, the Intuit Dome lineup features Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jelly Roll, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Sting, Tate McRae, and Stevie Wonder. Photo: Anderson .Paak performs at the Fireaid benefit concert (AP) Dr. Dre and Sheila E. made surprise appearances, with Dr. Dre joining Anderson .Paak for 'California Love.' Photo: Joni Mitchell performed "Both Sides Now" (AP) Joni Mitchell delivered an emotional rendition of 'Both Sides Now,' while Graham Nash and Stephen Stills reunited for 'Teach Your Children.' Pink, addressing the audience, said, 'If you're hurting, I'm hurting with you. My heart is with you.' The concert is streaming live on Apple Music, Apple TV, Max, Peacock, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, and Prime Video. It is also being broadcast on 860 iHeartRadio stations. 'It's an honor to be here tonight,' said John Mayer before performing 'Gravity,' as the concert continued to inspire unity and resilience in the face of tragedy.
USA Today
31-01-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
FireAid benefit concert: Follow live performances
The wildfires that decimated parts of Los Angeles were historic in their devastation and cost. The FireAid benefit concert on Jan. 30 will go down in history not only because it features some of the biggest names in music taking the same stage, but for the message of hope and unity those artists spread. And, hopefully, their performances will raise a monumental sum to aid in recovery and rebuilding. So many musicians wanted to bring their spotlight to the cause, that what was initially set as a single event turned into dual concerts, both of which will be streamed for free on major streaming services, social media like YouTube and TikTok and broadcast stations. Performers at the newly opened Intuit Dome include Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, Tate McRae and Earth, Wind & Fire. At L.A. landmark Kia Forum, Alanis Morissette, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, Pink, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, the Black Crowes and John Mayer will perform. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Contributions made to FireAid at will be distributed under the advisement of the Annenberg Foundation and all proceeds will go directly to the event's designated beneficiaries. Follow along as we take you inside the fundraiser concerts from inside the Intuit Dome. Green Day Green Day kicked off the Kia Forum FireAid show with a subdued version of 'Last Night on Earth.' As singer Billie Joe Armstrong, playing acoustic guitar, started the chorus of 'sending all my love to you,' Billie Eilish, wearing a striped polo and tie, walked out as a surprise (she is scheduled for the Intuit Dome show starting later). The two Billies shared the chorus in front of a backdrop of stirring photos of fire rescue efforts. Green Day's set also included 'Still Breathing' and the band's pop-punk favorite, 'When I Come Around,' featuring a blond Armstrong shouting out many of the California cities destroyed by the fires, including Altadena and Pacific Palisades. 'We are in this together,' he yelled.
