Billie Eilish joins Green Day on stage at FireAid concerts
LOS ANGELES — Billie Eilish made a surprise appearance on stage with Green Day on Thursday to kick off one of two star-studded concerts in Los Angeles put together to raise funds for people affected by deadly wildfires in California this month.
Eilish, who was scheduled to perform solo later in the night, joined Green Day for the rock band's song "Last Night on Earth" at an arena in Inglewood, California, for a benefit dubbed FireAid.
"It's one of the most important gigs we've ever played," Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong said in an interview before the show. He said the band had recorded several albums in Hollywood and regarded Los Angeles as a "second home."
"We've been coming here for 30 years, so it's just really important for us to sort of do our part in a small way," Armstrong said.
Other artists who were previously announced to take the stage include Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Alanis Morissette.
Wildfires devastated Los Angeles earlier this January. Entire neighborhoods have been leveled, leaving smoldering ash and rubble. Many were forced to flee their homes, including several celebrities and personalities. —REUTERS
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