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Although Katy Perry is best-known for frothy, off-the-walls pop music, the Billboard Hot 100 topper opened her Thursday (Jan. 30) night mini-set during the FireAid LA Benefit Concert with a very different type of energy. Backed by a somber choir providing harrowing backup vocals, Perry belted out her resilience anthem “Rise,” a hit song featured […]
Jelly Roll didn’t write “I Am Not Okay” specifically about the Los Angeles fires, but like many of the songs performed during the Thursday (Jan. 30) FireAid benefit concert, it took on added meaning given the emotional upheaval Los Angelenos have gone through the past month as fires have ravaged parts of the county. Striding […]
Less than a week after inviting the world for a ride in her “Sports Car,” Canadian pop sensation Tate McRae graced the stage at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles for Thursday (Jan. 30) night’s FireAid Benefit Concert.
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Sporting what appeared to be a sweatshirt quirkily tied around her as a makeshift top, McRae delivered a somber rendition of “You Broke Me First,” her 2020 Billboard Hot 100 hit (No. 17). “I moved to Los Angeles four years ago with a dream to become a musician,” she told the crowd. “It’s been a really devastating start to the year, but I think we can all agree that us coming together has been a magical thing to watch.”
Soon after, McRae launched into a wistful cover of Crowded House‘s classic 1986 song “Don’t Dream It’s Over,” a No. 2 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Known for her high-octane choreography and flashy stage show, McRae kept things toned down for FireAid, highlighting her vocals and providing an air of serenity for the L.A. crowd. Her stripped-down set provided the perfect introduction for Jelly Roll‘s country medley.
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McRae’s songs followed lively sets from No Doubt and P!nk, two of the many artists who joined forces for Thursday night’s benefit show. Split between the Kia Forum and the Intuit Dome, FireAid also featured appearances and performances from Anderson. Paak, Green Day, Lady Gaga, Stevie Nicks, Lil Baby, Jelly Roll, Olivia Rodrigo, Katy Perry, Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette, Joni Mitchell and many others. All proceeds from the event will go toward rebuilding efforts in Los Angeles and offer aid to displaced families.
Next month (Feb. 21), McRae will release her third studio album, So Close to What. Two of the album’s songs have arrived as Hot 100-charting pre-singles: “It’s OK, I’m OK” (No. 20) and “2 Hands” (No. 41). Last week (Jan. 24), she debuted the Ryan Tedder and Julia Michaels co-penned “Sports Car.”
It’s been almost a year since No Doubt made their long-awaited reunion at Coachella, and the Southern California natives came back together on Thursday night (Jan. 30) to perform at the FireAid benefit concert at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum. The band took the stage about halfway through the night, where they kicked off their performance […]
Taking the stage at Los Angeles’ Intuit Dome on Thursday night (Jan. 30), breakout singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams shared a sentiment that permeated the crowd at the FireAid benefit concert with a performance of her hit song “I Love You, I’m Sorry.” Wearing a floor-length white lace gown, Abrams appeared alongside The National’s Aaron Dessner, each […]
The Weeknd has officially closed the chapter on his iconic trilogy with Hurry Up Tomorrow, released Friday (Jan. 31) via XO and Republic Records. While fans expected collaborations from artists like Playboi Carti and Anitta, a surprise feature emerged: Lana Del Rey’s uncredited vocals on the track “The Abyss.” Listeners quickly identified Del Rey’s distinct […]
It’s truly the end of an era. The superstar known as Abel Tesfaye has closed the final chapter of being The Weeknd with his latest album Hurry Up Tomorrow, which dropped Friday (Jan. 31) via XO and Republic Records. The album was originally scheduled to arrive last Friday, Jan. 24, but he pushed it back […]
The world’s favorite flying pop star “kept her feet on the ground” at the FireAid Benefit Concert at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on Thursday (Jan. 30). In a show of support to the people of the greater Los Angeles area who are rebuilding after several devastating wildfires, P!nk graced the stage at FireAid […]
As if Anderson .Paak didn’t bring enough energy to the FireAid benefit concert at the Kia Forum on Thursday night (Jan. 30), the star turned up the hype meter even more when he brought our Dr. Dre for a celebratory, California-themed set.
The two teamed up for Dr. Dre’s 1999 hit “Still D.R.E.,” trading verses as Sheila E. tore up the drums. The mega-producer then thanked fans for all their love, 40 years into his career. “I appreciate all the first responders and all the firemen who put their lives on the line,” he told the crowd at the show, which supported victims of the wildfire crisis that has devastated the Los Angeles area. “It’s all about love for me tonight.”
.Paak and Dre weren’t done just yet, as the instantly recognizable opening “Caaaaliforniaaa” line of Dre and Tupac’s 1995 anthem, “California Love,” began to play. The two then performed the ode to the Golden State as a wrap-up to their high-energy performance.
Before Dre hit the stage, .Paak performed two songs off of his 2016 album, Malibu: “Put Me Thru” and “Come Down.”
The Jan. 30 event took place at two venues, with Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting and Tate McRae playing at Intuit Dome.
Meanwhile, Anderson. Paak and Dr. Dre were joined at the Kia Forum by Alanis Morissette, Dave Matthews and John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day (with an Eilish duet), John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks and The Black Crowes.
Throughout the broadcast, those looking to donate are urged to visit fireaidla.org. For every pledge made during the broadcast, Connie and Steve Ballmer — owner of the NBA’s Los Angeles Clippers and the Intuit Dome — will match it.
Rock royalty was onstage at the Kia Forum on Thursday night (Jan. 30), as Dawes welcomed a few very special guests to join them during their set at the FireAid L.A. Benefit Concert — including Stephen Stills and Graham Nash. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news After […]
