Oscars Cancel Luncheon as LA Wildfires Displace Thousands

The Oscars, which is the big awards show for movies, announced on Monday that they are canceling their fancy luncheon for nominees due to the terrible wildfires in Los Angeles. These fires have caused a lot of destruction, and many people have lost their homes. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to share the nominees online instead. This announcement will happen on January 23.

Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang said, “We are all heartbroken by what the fires have done to our community. The Academy has always brought people in the film industry together, and we want to support each other during this tough time.”

The wildfires have sadly affected many stars, including Anthony Hopkins and Billy Crystal, who lost their homes. Filming for some TV shows and movies has also been paused. Many in Hollywood feel it might be disrespectful to hold celebrations while so many people are suffering.

Actress Jean Smart suggested that all the awards shows should stop this year and that networks should donate the money they would make to help fire victims. But the Academy still plans to hold their final awards ceremony on March 2, where they will honor both the firefighters and those affected by the fires.

The Grammy Awards, which is the big music awards show, also plans to go ahead as scheduled and will raise money to help with fire relief. They will show appreciation for the first responders working hard against the fires.



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