R&B singer The Weeknd will donate $1 million to massive Los Angeles wildfire relief efforts after canceling his scheduled Pasadena concert “in honor of the ongoing crisis.” promised.
The Canadian pop star, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, has made a huge $1 million donation to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). foundationGoFundMe's wildfire relief fund,and LA Regional Food BankAccording to press release.
Tesfaye, who purchased The Bel Air mansion, one of the most expensive home sales in Los Angeles in 2021, was donated in partnership with the U.S. World Food Program and his own XO Humanitarian Fund.
1 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena “out of respect for the ongoing crisis” and “reflecting our determination to prioritize the well-being of those affected by these tragic events.” They had already moved to cancel the album release concert scheduled for May 25th. ” states the press release.
His new album, “Hurry Up Tomorrow,'' will instead debut on January 31st.
“This city has always been a deep source of inspiration for me and my thoughts go out to everyone affected during this difficult time. With this in mind, I have decided to release my album on January 31st. We have also decided to postpone the event,” Tesfaye said. I wrote According to on social media people. “My focus remains on helping these communities recover and supporting these amazing people as they rebuild.”
Several other celebrities have made large donations, including $2.5 million from “Cowboy Carter” singer Beyoncé and actor Leonardo DiCaprio in partnership with his organization “Re:wild.” The paper reported that the organization is donating $1 million.
star studded charity concertFireAid will be held on January 30th and will feature Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gwen Stefani, Katy Perry, Jelly Roll, Lady・Gaga, Pink, Sting, Stevie Nicks and others will appear. , Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Joni Mitchell and more.
At least 27 people killed, 31 killed Reported missing in connection with a fire that broke out in the Pacific Palisades on Jan. 7, according to NBC Los Angeles.
The Palisades and Eaton fires, along with multiple smaller fires, have burned about 38,600 acres in Los Angeles County, and firefighters are still struggling to contain them after more than 10 days of extinguishing the fires.
The Palisades Fire is 23,700 acres and currently 43% contained, and the Eaton Fire is 14,100 acres and 73% contained, the newspaper reported Saturday afternoon.
