Payam Javan: A burgeoning scandal, dubbed “Another Hollywood Scandal,” has ignited public outrage and prompted calls for a Department of Justice investigation. At the heart of the controversy is $100 million raised by celebrities, including Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, and Rod Stewart, for victims of the LA wildfires. The funds, collected through the FireAidLA.org benefit concert with a promise of 100% direct aid, are now alleged to have been largely diverted to a network of unrelated left-wing non-profit organizations instead of reaching the affected individuals. Reports indicate a significant portion was allocated to executive salaries and what are described as “nebulous causes,” such as empowering Native Americans, despite a minimal Native American population in the directly impacted areas.

The revelations have sparked widespread condemnation, with local residents expressing anger over the apparent misdirection of funds intended for wildfire relief. Further scrutiny revealed that millions were channeled to various music-related funds and even podcasters, bypassing direct assistance to fire victims. The California Globe reported that the $100 million was disbursed in multiple rounds of grants to numerous third-party non-profits, fueling suspicions of mismanagement and graft within the celebrity-backed charitable initiative.