Justin Timberlake urges the Anaheim audience to “send thoughts and prayers” to Los Angeles as wildfires rage.
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Published by Cel Manero from Global One Media Inc.
“Onstage during his Forget Tomorrow World Tour, the singer took a moment to acknowledge the beauty of the community and commend the remarkable response in the area.”
Justin Timberlake has addressed the tragic wildfires affecting Los Angeles.
During his performance on Saturday, Jan. 18, at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., Timberlake took a moment during his Forget Tomorrow World Tour to highlight the fires still impacting L.A.
While on stage, roughly 30 miles from the active blazes, the “Cry Me a River” artist praised the efforts of firefighters and those supporting affected communities.
“I want to take a moment to acknowledge what’s happening in L.A.,” Timberlake said. “A huge shout-out to the firefighters, first responders, and members of the community for everything you’ve done.”
He went on to say, “I’m sure many of us here know someone, are related to someone, or have heard about someone close to us who has been impacted by this tragedy. Many of us onstage either live there, know people who do, or were just there ourselves. It’s truly heartbreaking.”
Amid the ongoing tragedy, Timberlake highlighted a glimmer of hope, emphasizing how crises often unite people from diverse backgrounds to support one another.
“I just wanted to acknowledge the beauty in how everyone has come together and responded so admirably in that area,” he said. “Please keep L.A. in your thoughts and prayers. If you’re able, consider donating—but most importantly, send your thoughts and prayers to L.A. Thank you so much, Anaheim.”
Timberlake kicked off his tour on April 29 in Vancouver, shortly after releasing his album Everything I Thought It Was in March. His next performance is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 20, in Palm Desert, Calif., taking him further from the L.A. wildfires.
The wildfires in L.A. ignited on Jan. 7, following “red flag” alerts due to high winds and dry conditions, and have since been labeled the most destructive firestorm in the city’s history.
As of Monday afternoon, the two largest fires, the Eaton and Palisades fires, are 73% and 59% contained, respectively. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and tens of thousands of residents remain under evacuation orders.
