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FireAid benefit concerts rock out in support of LA with help from Green Day, No Doubt and more

Billie Eilish performed at the FireAid benefit concert alongside her brother Finneas, delivering a three-song acoustic set that included 'Wildflower,' 'The Greatest,' and 'Birds of a Feather,' which is nominated for several Grammy Awards.
The concerts, held at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome, aimed to raise funds for wildfire relief in Los Angeles, where wildfires caused 29 deaths and significant damage earlier this month.
U2 made a US$1 million donation, which was matched to total US$2 million, while all donations made during the live stream were matched dollar for dollar.
Contributions will be directed by the Annenberg Foundation for rebuilding efforts and to prevent future wildfires, as stated in a news release.

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Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (SRF)

Music stars raise millions for forest fire victims through “FireAid”.

The benefit concert “FireAid” brought over 30 stars on stage to support victims of the Californian wildfires.

28 days ago·Zürich, Switzerland

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The US Sun

Gwen Stefani and Lady Gaga quietly ‘saved the day’ and organized FireAid lineup

GWEN Stefani and Lady Gaga are being credited for ‘quietly saving the day’ after they helped organize the A-list lineup for the FireAid concert, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal. The star-studded music festival took place last night over two different venues in Los Angeles and raised millions of dollars for victims impacted by the devastating wildfires that ravaged Southern California this month. APGwen Stefani performs with No Doubt during…

28 days ago

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NOS

World stars gather for benefit concert after fires: 'LA, we love you'

"From the bottom of our hearts, we love you, Los Angeles," Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong shouted. Along with other world-famous artists such as Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, he performed last night to raise money for the victims of the fires in Los Angeles. At least 29 people were killed in the devastating fires in and around the city in California that broke out earlier this month. Some 16,000 buildi…

28 days ago·Netherlands

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Live Mint

Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, and other music icons unite for FireAid concert to help raise funds for LA wildfire victims

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. Fire survivors shared their stories.

28 days ago·New Delhi, India

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abc 7 LA

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FireAid combines music's biggest acts and stories of loss to raise money for LA wildfire relief

Green Day and Billie Eilish kicked off the massive FireAid benefit concert, a two-venue concert extravaganza that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.

28 days ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Cleveland

FireAid’s best moments include surprise reunion of iconic ‘90s band

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The FireAid benefit was fueled by some of music’s best performers to raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.

28 days ago·Cleveland, United States

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