LOS ANGELES, Jan. 12 -- A star-studded benefit concert in Los Angeles raised $5.4 million to support children in Palestine and Sudan, blending music, surprise appearances, and political solidarity.

Read More: Bella Hadid reveals struggles with 'anxiety' and 'depression'

The third Artists for Aid show, organised by Canadian Sudanese artist Mustafa the Poet and hosted by Bella Hadid and Pedro Pascal, aimed to provide medical care and relief for children affected by war and humanitarian crises. "An artist's power comes from the expansion of their empathy," Mustafa said while introducing the night.

Hadid addressed the audience, highlighting the plight of families in Palestine and Sudan. "Families living through unimaginable loss, displacem...