Numerous significant Hollywood events tied to the awards season have been canceled or rescheduled due to the severe wildfires affecting Los Angeles.

On Monday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced it would once again delay the announcement of the 2025 Oscar nominations. These nominations will now be unveiled on January 23 during a virtual event, without on-site media presence, changing from the original date of January 17.

Furthermore, the Academy has extended the voting period for this year’s Oscar nominations to January 17 and has canceled the traditional nominees luncheon set for February 10.

“We are deeply saddened by the fires’ devastating effects and the significant losses suffered by many in our community,” stated Academy CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang. “The Academy has always aimed to unify the film industry, and we pledge our support to stand together through these challenging times.”

Since January 7, six wildfires have ignited across LA, wreaking havoc on neighborhoods and leaving widespread destruction. As of Monday, three of the six fires remained active. The Eaton Fire near Pasadena was 33% contained, while the Hurst Fire near Sylmar was 95% contained. The Pacific Palisades Fire — the most destructive fire in LA’s history — was only 14% contained, having burned 36 square miles and devastated the community.

Strong winds were forecast for Monday, raising concerns for firefighters’ progress, with coastal winds expected to reach 40-50 mph. To date, 24 lives have been lost due to the ongoing fires.

In response to the disaster, actress Jamie Lee Curtis announced a $1 million donation to assist fire victims, and William McNamara helped rescue animals. Additionally, celebrities like “This Is Us” star Milo Ventimiglia, Paris Hilton, and reality stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag have lost their homes in the fire.

Grammy Awards modify format after LA wildfires

The Recording Academy confirmed in a letter to its members that the 2025 Grammy ceremony will still take place on February 2.

However, due to the wildfires in LA, the show will now emphasize “raising additional funds for wildfire relief” and pay tribute to the courage of first responders who heroically work to protect the community.

The Weeknd cancels Rose Bowl show and delays album release

In solidarity with those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, Grammy-winning R&B artist The Weeknd announced the cancellation of his concert scheduled for January 25 at the Rose Bowl via Instagram. He also postponed the release of his sixth album, titled “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” now set to drop on January 31.

“This city has been a major inspiration for me, and my thoughts are with everyone facing challenges during this tough time,” The Weeknd expressed. “My priority is to support the recovery of these communities and assist their remarkable residents in the rebuilding process.”

WGA Awards again delay nominations announcement

The Writers Guild of America Awards stated last week, “Given the state of emergency in Los Angeles due to multiple wildfires, we will push back the announcement of the nominees to Monday, January 13, 2025.”

However, on Monday, WGA West and East communicated that the announcement would be postponed again “until further notice.”

Duchess Meghan’s Netflix show premiere delayed

On January 2, the Duchess of Sussex released the trailer for her eagerly awaited Netflix lifestyle series “With Love, Meghan,” originally set to premiere on Wednesday.

On Sunday, Netflix announced that “At the request of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex,” the launch of the show has been deferred to March 4 “due to the continuous devastation from the wildfires in Los Angeles.”

“I’m grateful to my partners at Netflix for their support in delaying the launch while we prioritize the needs of those affected by the wildfires in my home state of California,” Meghan stated.

Critics’ Choice Awards postponed because of ‘devastating fires’

The Critics’ Choice Awards, which were supposed to air on January 12, has been rescheduled to January 26 in light of “the catastrophic fires devastating Southern California,” according to an official announcement. The event will still take place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica and will air live on E!

“This ongoing tragedy has already had a significant impact on our community,” said CCA CEO Joey Berlin in a statement to YSL News. “Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who is battling these destructive fires and all who have been affected.”

(This story was updated to correct a typo.)

Contributing: YSL News staff