Oscar Nominations Delayed Again, Grammys to Proceed with Wildfire Relief Focus

Los Angeles wildfires disrupt Hollywood's awards season, with the Academy extending voting deadlines and the Grammys pledging support for relief efforts.

• The Academy has postponed the announcement of Oscar nominations to January 23, citing the ongoing devastation caused by wildfires in Los Angeles.
• Voting for Oscar nominations has been extended to January 17, while the annual Oscar nominees luncheon has been canceled, and the Scientific and Technical Awards rescheduled.
• The Grammys, set for February 2, will proceed as planned but with a renewed focus on raising funds for wildfire relief and honoring first responders.
• The Recording Academy and MusiCares have launched the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort, donating over $2 million to aid music industry professionals and displaced families.
• The wildfires have claimed at least 24 lives, displaced tens of thousands, and destroyed thousands of structures, including homes of several celebrities.

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