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Star-studded FireAid concert to support L.A. wildfire victims

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 9: A view of flames at the mountain as seen from Topanga Canyon near Pacific Palisades in Topanga, Los Angeles, California, United States on January 9, 2025. A fast-moving wildfire has forced 180,000 people to evacuate, with officials warning that worsening winds could further escalate the blaze. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Gwen Stefani, and Katy Perry headline a stellar lineup for FireAid, a benefit concert aimed at helping communities impacted by the recent Los Angeles wildfires. Joining them are Jelly Roll, Lil Baby, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Green Day, Stevie Nicks, and other renowned artists. Proceeds will aid displaced families, rebuild infrastructure, and enhance fire prevention technologies.

A Unified Effort for Recovery

FireAid is a collaborative effort by Live Nation, AEG, and the Azoff Company, hosted at the Intuit Dome and The Forum in Inglewood on January 30. The event will be broadcast on platforms such as Apple Music, Prime Video, and YouTube, ensuring global accessibility.

A Community in Crisis

The devastating wildfires, driven by fierce Santa Ana winds, destroyed over 12,000 structures and claimed 25 lives. As firefighters continue to contain the blazes, the concert serves as a beacon of hope for the recovery process.

Herbert Bauernebel

Herbert Bauernebel has been reporting from New York since 1999 and currently works for Bild.de, OE24 TV, and US Live. He also runs the news portal AmerikaReport.de. Bauernebel has covered nearly all major US events of the past quarter-century, including 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Barack Obama’s election, Donald Trump’s surprise victory, the pandemic, last year’s election showdown, as well as natural disasters such as hurricanes and oil spills. He has also reported firsthand on international events, including the Asian tsunami, the Haiti earthquake, and the Fukushima disaster. He lives in Brooklyn with his family and holds degrees in communication and political science from the University of Vienna. Bauernebel is the author of a book about his experiences on 9/11, And the Air Was Full of Ash: 9/11 – The Day That Changed My Life.