FireAid Benefit Concert Raises Massive Donations with Ballmer Match Pledge; Star-Studded LA Shows Unite for Wildfire Relief
A star-studded FireAid benefit concert brought together over two dozen legendary performers across two Los Angeles venues to support wildfire victims, with the Ballmer family pledging to match all donations.
Billie Eilish and Finneas on stage
The dual-venue event split performances between the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome, featuring an impressive lineup including Billie Eilish, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, Nirvana, Lady Gaga, and a rare Stills/Nash reunion. Contemporary artists primarily performed at the Intuit Dome, while classic rock acts took the stage at the Kia Forum.
Jelly Roll performing with microphone
Notable performances included Billie Eilish with Finneas, Olivia Rodrigo, and Sting. A special Nirvana reunion featured Dave Grohl performing with his daughter Violet, joined by Kim Gordon, St. Vincent, and Joan Jett. Stephen Stills and Graham Nash reunited for the first time in a decade, while Joni Mitchell delivered an emotional performance.
Stevie Nicks performing onstage
The event featured moving testimonials from wildfire victims, including Billy Crystal sharing his experience of losing his Palisades home, and a teacher's account of losing her Altadena home of 20 years. Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and his wife Connie's dollar-for-dollar matching pledge ensures significant support for those affected.
Stevie Wonder singing at concert
The celebrity-packed audience included Gayle King, Jessica Alba, Julianne Hough, John Boyega, Storm Reid, and Alex Wolff, among others, making FireAid a landmark event in Los Angeles's recovery efforts.
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