FireAid LA benefit concert: Billie Eilish, Green Day, Lady Gaga & more unite for wildfire relief

Hollywood stars, joined by firefighters and victims of the wildfire kick off the FireAid LA concert.

FireAid LA brought together a powerhouse lineup at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood to support relief efforts for the devastating wildfires that have claimed 29 lives and caused billions in damage. The benefit concert features performances from top artists, with proceeds going toward rebuilding communities and preventing future fire disasters across Southern California.

Photo: Billie Eilish joined Green Day for a duet of "Last Night on Earth" (AP)

Green Day opened the show with "Last Night on Earth," featuring a surprise duet with Billie Eilish. The band followed with “Still Breathing” and their classic hit “When I Come Around.” Billy Crystal, who lost his Pacific Palisades home in the fires, took the stage next, announcing a $1 million donation from U2. “It will be ok. With your help around the country and here in the room, we’ll laugh again,” Crystal reassured the crowd.

Photo: Penny Lancaster and Rod Stewart arrive at the Fireaid benefit concert (AP)

Samuel L. Jackson kicked off the second concert at the Intuit Dome, paying tribute to first responders before introducing Rod Stewart, who performed “Forever Young.” Other artists taking the stage include the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, Pink, No Doubt, Joni Mitchell, The Black Crowes, Stephen Stills, John Mayer, and Stevie Nicks at the Kia Forum.

Photo: Stephen Stills and Graham Nash perform "Teach Your Children" at the Fireaid benefit concert (AP)

Meanwhile, the Intuit Dome lineup features Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Earth, Wind & Fire, Jelly Roll, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Sting, Tate McRae, and Stevie Wonder.

Photo: Anderson .Paak performs at the Fireaid benefit concert (AP)

Dr. Dre and Sheila E. made surprise appearances, with Dr. Dre joining Anderson .Paak for “California Love.”

Photo: Joni Mitchell performed "Both Sides Now" (AP)

Joni Mitchell delivered an emotional rendition of “Both Sides Now,” while Graham Nash and Stephen Stills reunited for “Teach Your Children.” Pink, addressing the audience, said, “If you’re hurting, I’m hurting with you. My heart is with you.”

The concert is streaming live on Apple Music, Apple TV, Max, Peacock, KTLA+, Netflix/Tudum, Paramount+, and Prime Video. It is also being broadcast on 860 iHeartRadio stations.

“It’s an honor to be here tonight,” said John Mayer before performing “Gravity,” as the concert continued to inspire unity and resilience in the face of tragedy.