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FireAid: LA fires benefit concert in pictures

Olivia rodrigo performing at LA fireaid concertImage source, Reuters
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Olivia Rodrigo was one of many artists to perform

A huge benefit concert took place in Los Angeles in the US on Thursday night, to raise money for those affected by wildfires in the area.

There were two gigs in two different venues, both with an superstar-studded line-up.

Alongside the acts, images of firefighters and the damage caused by the fires appeared on screen.

In-between performances survivors spoke about losing their homes and escaping the fires.

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Thousands of people attended in person, but the concert was also streamed live all over the world on platforms such as Disney+, Netflix, YouTube and TikTok.

kia forum in LAImage source, Reuters

One of the concerts took place in the Kia Forum.

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And the other at the Intuit Dome, about a mile (1.6 km) away.

Billie Eilish and Green Day lead singer Billie Joe ArmstrongImage source, Reuters
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Two Billies: Billie Eilish and Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong

Rock band Green Day opened the show at Kia Forum, with a surprise appearance from Billie Eilish, who played the Inuit Dome with her brother Finneas later on in the evening.

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Rapper Lil Baby said during his performance: "My heart goes out to everybody," giving a "super shoutout to the first responders."

Olivia Rodrigo at fireaid concert in LAImage source, Reuters
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Olivia Rodrigo performed at the Intuit Dome

Olivia Rodrigo played some of her biggest hits, including Driver's Licence and Deja Vu.

"It has been so heartbreaking to witness all of this devastation in this incredible city," she said. "I find this place so beautiful and so inspiring."

katy Perry performing at LA fireaid concertImage source, Reuters
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Katy Perry of course sang her big hit, California Girls

California born Katy Perry performed in an LA Fire department T-shirt, while also waving the official flag of California, as she sang.