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Billie Joe Armstrong, from left, Tre Cool, and Mike Dirnt of Inexperienced Day carry out through the FireAid profit live performance on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at The Discussion board in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photograph/Chris Pizzello)
NEW YORK – The celebs got here out for FireAid and so did wallets — the large profit live performance final week to lift cash for these affected by the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires is predicted to lift greater than $100 million.
Over 50 million viewers streamed the over six-hour live performance Thursday on 28 broadcasting and on-line shops. The cash raised contains ticket gross sales, sponsorships, merchandise gross sales and donations from the general public, together with $1 million from the band U2.
The present featured performances from Southern California artists like Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and the Crimson Sizzling Chili Peppers. Greater than 30 artists carried out between two Los Angeles venues, the Intuit Dome and the Kia Discussion board.
Each greenback raised through the live performance was matched by L.A. Clippers proprietor Steve Ballmer and his wife, Connie. That matched quantity is included within the $100 million whole. The Clippers additionally offset the prices of placing on the present.
The cash might be used to assist the Los Angeles area’s instant wants and long-term restoration. Organizers say fundraising is ongoing and so they count on to make their first grants by mid-February.
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