As Los Angeles becomes a battleground against devastating wildfires, with many left homeless, including numerous Hollywood celebrities, pop icon Selena Gomez shares a heartfelt message and halt plans for a pop-up event.
- Jan 10, 2025
AceShowbiz - As wildfires wreak havoc across Los Angeles, a city known for its glamor is now cloaked in tragedy. Thousands have lost their homes, including many familiar faces from Hollywood. The flames first erupted in Pacific Palisades and quickly engulfed areas of Malibu and Santa Monica.
Selena Gomez, whose home city faces devastating wildfires, posted on Instagram expressing concerns for the community's safety. "We are devastated to see the impact the wildfires continue to have on our community in Los Angeles," she stated.
In light of the ongoing crisis, she postponed the fifth-anniversary pop-up event for her album "Rare". The celebration event, initially scheduled for January 10-12, will now be rescheduled, prioritizing the safety and well-being of everyone involved.
Gomez also offered tangible support, sharing resources for evacuation shelters, animal support, and mental health services. In her poignant message, she highlighted the severity of California's wildfire season, which has also led to the postponement of numerous Hollywood events, including Academy Award nominations and several high-profile movie premieres.
High-profile casualties include Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, and Mandy Moore, each sharing heartbreaking stories of loss. Crystal and his wife Janice mourn the loss of their nearly five-decade-old Palisades home while Hilton recounted the devastating moment her Malibu home burned down on live TV, calling it an "unimaginable" loss.
Meanwhile, the Eaton, Woodley, Sunset, Sunswept, and Hurst fires continue to burn with varying levels of containment. The Lidia fire, at 40 percent containment, and the Hurst fire, at 10 percent, highlight the unrelenting nature of these blazes.
Among the star-studded list of victims are R&B singer Jhene Aiko and actress Denise Crosby. Aiko expressed her sorrow, saying, "burned to the ground with all of our things inside. Lord have mercy. Thankful we still have each other."
The magnitude of the devastation is overwhelming. The Los Angeles Fire Department continues its tireless efforts to combat the blazes, supported by heartfelt messages from survivors expressing gratitude for the brave firefighters and first responders. This is more than a crisis for Hollywood; it is a period of suffering, resilience, and an enduring spirit of community.
In the face of this natural disaster, everyone is urged to follow updates, support relief efforts, and stay safe. The city of angels may be battered, but its heart beats stronger in unity and hope.