16 January 2025

Tommy Lee criticizes musicians promoting their work amid Los Angeles fires
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Tommy Lee He has something to say to his fellow musicians.

The Mötley Crüe drummer shared a message via Instagram on Tuesday, January 14, targeting artists promoting their work on social media. Amidst the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. Thousands of people have lost their homes and been displaced due to the fires that have struck areas in Los Angeles since January 7.

“It makes me sick to my stomach when I see most people only care about posting on lame social media!” Lee, 62, subscribed. “Guys right now, no one cares when your record drops or when your next concert is when a lot of people are in the middle of one of the biggest disasters ever!”

“I realize there's always a need for some comedic relief, but Jesus Christ, leave it alone and maybe stop and see who needs help if you can,” he added, though he did not name any specific performers.

How to help those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires


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Mario Tama/Getty Images Tens of thousands of people — including A-list celebrities — have been evacuated in the wake of ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, leaving many to wonder how to help those in need. After a wind storm caused wildfires on the morning of Tuesday, January 7, local residents were forced to leave their homes and businesses behind as (…)

Lee isn't the only star to criticize celebrities for their social media activity over the past week.

Tuesday, Kelly Osbourne Celebrity called You think they use forest fires for personal attention.

While Osbourne, 40, did not name names, she criticized the “troubling” trend of stars continuing to post about how they are helping victims of the bushfires that have claimed 25 lives so far.

“Am I just thinking too naturally or cynically or is it really annoying to see all these celebrities using other people's pain and suffering as a trophy image to say, 'Look, 'I'm helping, I'm doing this,' ” “I'm doing that?'” she asked in the clip. Video posted on TikTok.

Sandra Lee Palisades shoots down the affected stars


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Los Angeles experienced a frightening natural weather event, and its star-studded community was severely affected. A severe wind storm, caused by Santa Ana winds, sparked rapidly burning wildfires around 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 7, as drivers along Sunset Boulevard and Palisades Drive abandoned their cars for safety, according to (…)

“I don't think you're helping because you're getting attention for helping, I think you're just helping because you want to. I'm confused, and I think this is a big mistake,” she continued. “No one asked you to come out and give a hug, go home.”

Osbourne's comments come as do celebrities around the world Donate their time And money for wildfire relief efforts. Many have done so publicly, sharing photos and videos of themselves volunteering.

A group of celebrities, including… Beyoncé, Paris Hilton, Jamie Lee Curtis and Eva Longoria I donated money to Supporting organizations Forest fire relief. As of Wednesday, January 15, fires in the Palisades and Eaton areas of Los Angeles have damaged or destroyed more than 12,300 structures, according to CNN. Which includes the homes of many celebrities, including Hilton, Mel Gibson, Anna Faris and Billy Crystal.

verify LAFD website For local wildfire alerts and Click here for resources About how to help those affected.

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