Nirvana, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Green Day, Stevie Nicks, No Doubt and more performed at the Los Angeles benefit concert FireAid.
On Jan. 30 the epic six-hour FireAid benefit concert to raise funds for wildfire relief, rebuilding, and fire prevention efforts aired and streamed simultaneously across Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+,
After almost six hours of FireAid, Lady Gaga ended the historic Los Angeles event by debuting a new song co-written with her fiance Michael Polansky, an upbeat number that she said was “just for tonight.”
FireAid, a star-studded benefit concert raised millions for LA wildfire victims. The event featured emotional performances, including a surprise Nirvana reunion, Lady Gaga debuting a new song, and Billy Crystal hosting with humor.
The third single and music video from the singer’s highly anticipated album will premiere during a Grammy Awards commercial break.
Donations can be made at fireaidla.org. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. So many musicians wanted to bring their spotlight to the cause, that what was initially set as a single event turned into dual concerts at the newly opened Intuit Dome and local landmark Kia Forum,
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.
Here are some of FireAid's outstanding moments: Crystal appeared as the first host in the same clothes he was wearing when he fled his family home, which was lost in the Palisades Fire. Then, with his trademark humor and heart, he recalled another national spasm of pain.
Lady Gaga stepped into the spotlight at the FireAid benefit concert in Los Angeles, where she delivered a powerful performance that included the debut of a brand new song, “Time Is a Healer,” written specially for the occasion.
Pop stars, first responders, rock musicians, and wildfire survivors gathered for FireAid on Thursday night, a benefit concert to raise funds and share stories of those affected by the LA-area wildfires.
All proceeds from the FireAid concert, along with direct donations, will be administered through the Annenberg Foundation to fund short-term relief efforts, as well as fire prevention initiatives ...