Star-studded line-up performs at FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles
Hollywood’s most popular performers are joining forces to put on a star-studded show today, raising funds for those affected by the LA fires.
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Hollywood’s biggest musicians are hosting a fire aid benefit concert in the heart of Los Angeles today.
Just three weeks after several wildfires broke out across different regions in California, destroying thousands of homes, A-list performers have signed on to help raise funds for those affected by putting on star-studded shows across two iconic venues.
It’s a pop lover’s dream at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, with Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams and Olivia Rodrigo joining the likes of Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder and Sting on the line-up. Jelly Roll, Earth, Wind & Fire, Lil Baby, Peso Pluma and Tate McRae are also on the bill.
Rock band Green Day kicked off the show with their song Last Night on Earth, where they were joined by Eilish to perform a surprise duet.
“Los Angeles... You are still alive,” frontman Billie Joe Armstrong said.
“This is California! And we’re all in this together. From the bottom of our hearts, we love you LA, and we’ve got your back no matter what.”
Green Day performed at the Kia Forum up the road from the Dome, where Alanis Morissette, Pink, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Nicks, No Doubt, Anderson .Paak, Dave Matthews & John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, Stephen Stills and The Black Crowes are also set to hit the stage.
Meanwhile, reports suggest there’ll be “special guest appearances and surprises” at the shows, with unconfirmed speculation British singer Harry Styles may make an appearance.
In the US, the event is being live streamed across most streaming platforms, including Netflix and Disney+, while in Australia, locals can tune in via FireAid’s live stream on YouTube.
We’ll also bring you key highlights and updates here when it kicks off at 2pm AEDT today.
Money raised as part of the FireAid benefit concert, as well as direct donations made via the website, will be distributed by Annenberg Foundation – a charity that provides support to non-profit organisations.
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