Miles Teller, Billy Crystal The Pain Of Losing Our Homes To Flames!!!

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Celebrities hit the FireAid stage Thursday Night to talk about the utter devastation of losing their homes in the brutal L.A. wildfires ... and thanked the firefighters who put their lives on the line.

Miles Teller spoke during last night's show about the fire that wrecked his Pacific Palisades home he shared with wife Keleigh, thanked first responders, and sent out love to everyone affected by the fires.

Miles’ reflection on the whole ordeal echoed what Keleigh had previously shared the week they were forced to flee their home, with her before-and-after IG photos ... talking about the chaos of evacuating and wishing she’d grabbed her wedding dress.

525lb Bear Yogi on Steroids ... Come For My Picnic Basket, I'll Invade Your House!!!

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Don't come for this Altadena bear's picnic basket -- 'cause he's so jacked, Animal Control couldn't even tranquilize him to remove him from underneath a suburban home.

Here's the deal ... when a homeowner in the area returned to their home after the evacuation order related to the Eaton Fire near Pasadena was lifted, he called the utility company to get his service turned back on.

But, they said they couldn't do it -- 'cause the guy had a 525-pound bear living underneath his home!

FireAid Benefit Concert Straight Outta L.A. Dr. Dre Joins Anderson .Paak for Surprise Set!!!

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L.A. could never forget about Dr. Dre ... the legendary rapper surprised fans at Thursday night's FireAid benefit concert by joining Anderson .Paak on stage!

Check out the video ... he sent the crowd into roaring cheers when he joined the "Leave the Door Open" hitmaker at the Kia Forum to perform his 1999 track "Still D.R.E." -- plus a rendition of his and Tupac’s 1995 hit "California Love."

Dre told fans that performing at the show -- which was put on to support victims of the devastating L.A. wildfires -- was "magical" and thanked them for all their support throughout his 40 years in the business. He's frequently spoken about how growing up in L.A., specifically Compton, has shaped his music career.

The 7-time Grammy winner also shouted out the firefighters and first responders who were on the front lines of the fires, adding ... "It’s all about love for me today."

Fans noticed Snoop Dogg was MIA from the show -- he collaborated with Dr. Dre on "Still D.R.E." back in the day. Snoop's absence comes after he took criticism for performing at President Donald Trump's inauguration.

Nirvana Reunites at L.A. FireAid Concert ... With Special Guests

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Nirvana tore up the stage Thursday night at L.A.'s FireAid benefit show ... giving the lucky crowd an unexpected and all-around epic reunion with some special guests.

The rock band was not announced ahead of time as part of the star-studded lineup ... making their reunion that much more special.

The group's three surviving members -- Krist Novoselic, Dave Grohl and Pat Smear -- took the stage at the Intuit Dome near the end of the show and welcomed a rotating list of singers to fill in for the late Kurt Cobain. St. Vincent contributed vocals for "Breed," Kim Gordon helped the band perform "School" and Joan Jett filled in for "Territorial Pissings."

Kamala Harris, Doug Emhoff Make Surprise Appearance At FireAid ... Fans Go Wild!!!

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Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance with her husband Doug Emhoff at one of L.A.'s FireAid concerts Thursday night -- and the crowd went absolutely wild for the couple.

Check out video obtained by TMZ ... the former VP and the Second Gentleman made their big splash while attending the event at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Kamala and Doug were all smiles standing side by side and waving at fans who shot cell phone footage of them. The two got to enjoy performances from Billie Eilish, Earth Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Sting and more.

Chuck D & Flavor Flav Visit Altadena, Site of Eaton Fire Cash Out Grayson Roberts

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Public Enemy's Chuck D and Flavor Flav supported the Altadena community after the L.A. wildfires, linking up for a surprise performance and helping locals with some financial relief to rebuild.

The iconic rappers really made the most of their charitable efforts, collabing on their tune "Fight the Power" on stage for the Black Music Action Coalition’s Restore and Rebuild event Wednesday.

One standout moment was when they gifted $2,500 to 10-year-old Grayson Roberts, who’s visually impaired, and his family -- to replace his drum kit, which was destroyed in the fire. We're told Grayson's family received a total of $10k overall in donations.

Travis Barker Will Join Jelly Roll Onstage for Set ... At FireAid Benefit Concert!!!

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Famed drummer Travis Barker will take the stage to surprise concertgoers at tonight's FireAid concert to help raise money for victims of the L.A. wildfires ... TMZ has learned.

Sources connected to Blink 182 tell TMZ … in a surprise appearance, Travis will play drums during Jelly Roll's set at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

We're told ... Blink was one of the first bands to volunteer to participate in the benefit concert, but the group had to pull out because of an issue with one of its members.

The Game Hey Trump, Eaton Fire Was Bad Too ... Not Just the Palisades!!!

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The Game is calling out Donald Trump ... he says the president needs to visit the site of the Eaton wildfire and talk to victims in Altadena who lost everything.

The Compton rapper tells TMZ Hip Hop ... folks who saw their homes and livelihoods destroyed in the Eaton Fire deserve as much attention and help as those over in the Pacific Palisades.

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Trump visited the site of the Palisades Fire last week, but he didn't come see the damage in Altadena ... and that doesn't sit right with The Game.

Tom Sandoval & Victoria Lee Robinson Fostering a Dog After L.A. Fires 'It's Practice for a Kid!'

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Tom Sandoval and his model girlfriend Victoria Lee Robinson are pitching in to help animals impacted by the L.A. wildfires ... the couple has taken on an adorable foster dog who they say is preparing them to be future parents!

TMZ interviewed the "Vanderpump Rules" alum and his better half about their work with the L.A. dog shelters that are trying to facilitate adoptions so they can make way for displaced pooches affected by the devastating fires.

Tom and Victoria -- a lifelong animal lover -- tell us their cute 8-week-old canine named Milo might be a handful ... but he's worth the trouble because he's brought them closer together.

Dave Matthews Exits FireAid Lineup ... 'Critical' Family Illness

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With only a day until the FireAid benefit concert, the star-studded showcase is getting a shakeup to its lineup ... Dave Matthews has announced his exit from the show.

The singer shared the update on the Dave Matthews Band's official Instagram page Wednesday, where DM confirmed he would no longer be participating in the concert benefiting Los Angeles wildfire victims Thursday ... as he had to deal with "a critical illness in the family."

The "Crash Into Me" singer made it clear he was disappointed to be missing the show ... and also revealed he was "unfortunately unable" to participate in the MusiCares Persons Of The Year event honoring The Grateful Dead, which is set to take place Friday at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Jelly Roll Come Join Me For A Show!!! Thank You, First Responders

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Jelly Roll may sing the song "Save Me" ... but, Saturday night he's giving back to people who ran headlong into danger to save L.A. amid the recent devastating wildfires -- putting on a benefit concert for first responders and their families ... TMZ has learned.

Multiple sources tell us mass emails have already been sent to several SoCal fire departments and law enforcement agencies -- including the National Guard ... giving them until midnight tonight to request tickets for the once-in-a-lifetime show. To be clear: the show is only for first responders and their guests ... no general admission.

A source with direct knowledge tells TMZ ... the event is not a fundraiser ... Jelly Roll is putting on the concert out of the kindness of his heart to thank all the first responders who've worked tirelessly to battle the deadly wildfires.

The event just went live on Ticketmaster ... offering first responders in L.A. up to four tickets for themselves and friends or family to watch the artist, and his unnamed "friends," perform at the Rose Bowl on Feb 1.

Steve Ballmer Donate To FireAid ... I'll Match It!!!

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The L.A. FireAid concert is getting massive contributions from the biggest names in the music industry ... but now the event is getting a financial boost from Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, who will match every donation during the event livestream!!

Event organizers made the announcement Tuesday morning ... saying the former Microsoft CEO -- who has a net worth of $129.4 billion -- and his wife, Connie, will help double the impact of the benefit.

This contribution is on top of the $15 million donation the couple pledged a few weeks ago to assist those impacted by the L.A. wildfires.

Gwyneth Paltrow I Sold My L.A. Estate For $22 Million ...

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Gwyneth Paltrow reportedly raked in $22 million after selling her L.A. mansion — but she didn't come close to getting her original price.

The actress cut a deal with an unnamed buyer for her 8,000-square-foot estate in a small, fancy enclave of Brentwood known as Mandeville Canyon, according to the Wall Street Journal. The pristine residence escaped unscathed from the recent L.A. wildfires, which impacted Brentwood, among other surrounding neighborhoods.

The Journal reports Gwyneth made the sale after she slashed the listing price from $29.99 million to $24.9 million last year, but she finalized the deal at $22 million.

L.A. Wildfires Iconic Filming Locations Destroyed 'Freaky Friday' House, 'Carrie' School, Others Burn

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It’s been nearly 3 weeks since the deadly Palisades and Eaton wildfires destroyed more than 16,000 structures in the Los Angeles area ... and we’re learning some iconic Hollywood filming locations no longer exist.

Photos and video show several historic spots now gone, consumed by blazes that have claimed the lives of 28 people since the fires began the first week of January.

Palisades Charter High School -- the campus featured in the MTV series “Teen Wolf,” the high-school party flick “Project X,” and the '70s horror movie classic “Carrie” -- sustained substantial damage.

'Listing Impossible' Aaron Kirman Josh Altman, You're Wrong About Palisades ... Residents Are Resilient!!!

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Aaron Kirman's telling Josh Altman to slow his roll on the number of people leaving the Pacific Palisades ... claiming his clients all want to rebuild -- so, don't expect the mass exodus others have talked about.

We caught up with the "Impossible Listing" star Friday ... and, he says he saw the video of Josh telling us more than half the people in the Palisades are likely to abandon the neighborhood.

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AK says he couldn't disagree more ... admitting a bunch of clients have reached out to him in the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires -- but, if he had to put a number on it, around 80% of those with property in the Palisades plan to rebuild.

Spencer Pratt & Heidi Montag We're Supporting the People Amid Suing the City ... Fundraiser with Avril Lavigne!!!

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Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are choosing to help their community instead of dwelling on their misfortune ... hitting up an L.A. wildfire fundraiser at a local cafe -- and meeting up with the ultimate Sk8er Girl.

The reality television stars stopped by La La Land Kind Cafe in Santa Monica, just south of the Pacific Palisades -- their neighborhood which was decimated in the disaster.

We're told the duo hung out and took pics with fans, chatting with the patrons -- some of whom made donations to support charities connected to L.A. fire relief.