Hollywood Awards Season Altered by Devastating Los Angeles Wildfires

Major events, including the Oscars, face delays and adjustments as wildfires cause widespread destruction and displace thousands in Southern California.

The Palisades and Eaton fires have burned over 15,000 hectares in Los Angeles, killing at least 25 people and destroying more than 12,000 structures.
The Academy has delayed Oscar nominations to January 23 and canceled the annual Nominees Luncheon, but the ceremony remains scheduled for March 2.
Several celebrities, including Stephen King and Jean Smart, have called for the Oscars to be canceled or transformed into a charity-focused event to support wildfire relief.
Other awards shows, like the Critics Choice Awards and the Grammys, have faced delays or cancellations of associated events, with many redirecting resources toward recovery efforts.
Numerous entertainment figures and companies, including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Netflix, and Disney, have donated substantial amounts to relief funds, while a FireAid benefit concert has been announced to support those affected.