Leave it to Billy Crystal to both tug our heartstrings and give us permission to laugh in the devastating aftermath of the Los Angeles fires.

The two-venue, FireAid Benefit Concert, was held in Los Angeles on Thursday night to help raise money for the Southern California communities affected by the devastating fires that ignited earlier this month.

Actor and comedian Billy Crystal shared more details about the devastating loss of his Pacific Palisades home to the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles. Crystal was a presenter during the FireAid benefit concert at the Kia Forum on Thursday night to raise money for wildfire relief efforts.

Green Day opened the show with their song “Last Night on Earth,” featuring a surprise appearance by Billie Eilish, and then followed up with their anthem “Still Breathing”

Billy Crystal was just one of the Hollywood stars that lost their homes in the wildfire that swept through Los Angeles, and he opened up about the devastation during the FireAid concert

Katy Perry belted out “California Gurls,” and Joni Mitchell offered a rare performance as Angelenos spoke movingly about loss — and resilience.

P!nk, Joni Mitchell, and Lady Gaga were just a few of the highlights in a night that also featured a No Doubt reunion and the surviving Nirvana members

The FireAid benefit was fueled by some of music’s best performers to raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts.

U2, whose members include Bono and the Edge, committed during the event to donating $1 million to the relief efforts. Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft CEO and current owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, and his wife, Connie, also pledged to match that donation and all donations made during the live broadcast of FireAid.

After their set, Green Day frontman Billy Joe Armstrong hugged Billy Crystal, who was there to welcome the crowd.

The FireAid benefit concert brought together some of music's biggest stars to help a city in crisis. The event raised money for recovery and rebuilding after the devastating wildfires tore through Los Angeles.

Follow live updates on the FireAid benefit concert, which will feature performances from Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga and more, as they raise money for Los Angeles-area wildfire victims.