A star-studded lineup featuring artists like Billie Eilish, Pink, Katy Perry, Nirvana, and Dr. Dre performed at FireAid on Thursday, a benefit concert in Los Angeles aimed at aiding the area's recovery from two of its largest fires in history.
Over 20 artists from diverse music genres graced the stage during the five-hour charity event, simultaneously held at two major venues in the city to raise funds for wildfire relief efforts.
Actor Billy Crystal, who escaped the Pacific Palisades fire earlier in the month, opened the show at the Kia Forum by sharing his personal experience and emphasizing the importance of finding humor amid the tragedy.
The concert, which showcased many Los Angeles-based artists, featured heartfelt performances, including Katy Perry waving the California flag during her set and Dr. Dre's rendition of "California Love" in tribute to first responders.
Throughout the event, artists like Billie Eilish, Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks, and Alanis Morissette expressed gratitude and solidarity with the firefighters and first responders who battled the blazes.
The night culminated in a powerful performance by Lady Gaga singing "Shallow" from "A Star Is Born," marking a poignant end to the benefit concert, which aimed to raise funds for rebuilding communities and bolstering fire prevention measures in the region.
Donations collected during the broadcast, overseen by the Annenberg Foundation, will be matched by Connie and Steve Ballmer, owners of the LA Clippers, to support both immediate relief efforts and future fire prevention initiatives.