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The 2025 Oscars will pay tribute to Los Angeles, highlighting its resilience amid California's wildfire crisis. Changes to the Best Original Song category will focus on songwriters and their creative journeys.

2025 Oscars to celebrate Los Angeles' resilience amid wildfire crisis

The 2025 Oscars will pay tribute to Los Angeles, highlighting its resilience amid California's wildfire crisis. Changes to the Best Original Song category will focus on songwriters and their creative journeys.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced exciting updates for the 2025 Oscars ceremony, which is scheduled to take place on March 2.&nbsp;
Amid the ongoing wildfire crisis in California, the Academy plans to pay a special tribute to Los Angeles, widely regarded as the "city of dreams" and the epicenter of the film industry.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, in a letter shared with its members, Academy CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang stated, "We will honour Los Angeles as the city of dreams, showcasing its beauty and resilience, as well as its role as a beacon for filmmakers and creative visionaries for over a century."&nbsp;
The letter further emphasized the Academy's commitment to celebrating the city's strength, creativity, and enduring optimism, qualities that have shaped its identity and its pivotal role in global entertainment.
Kramer and Yang also noted that the ceremony would acknowledge the challenges the region has faced, particularly the devastation caused by wildfires, while highlighting the resilience of its residents and artistic community.&nbsp;
By spotlighting Los Angeles, the Academy aims to celebrate its significance not only as a backdrop for filmmaking but also as an integral part of the storytelling tradition.
Another major change for this year&rsquo;s ceremony involves a reimagining of the Best Original Song category. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Oscars will "move away" from the traditional live performances of the nominated songs. Instead, the presentation will focus on the songwriters and their creative process.
"This year, the best original song category presentation will move away from live performances and will be focused on the songwriters," the letter confirmed. "We will celebrate their artistry through personal reflections from the teams who bring these songs to life."&nbsp;
This shift aims to highlight the stories and inspirations behind the nominated songs, placing the spotlight on the individuals responsible for creating the music that enhances cinematic narratives.
Historically, live performances have been a key feature of the Best Original Song segment, often serving as a highlight of the ceremony. However, this new approach seeks to provide greater recognition to the songwriters as the true nominees, offering audiences a deeper understanding of the artistry behind the music.
Through these updates, the Academy is striving to create a ceremony that reflects both the challenges and triumphs of its host city while celebrating the creativity that drives the film industry forward.

Despite devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the 67th annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 2, 2025. The ceremony will raise funds for wildfire relief and honor first responders.

Grammys still set for February 2, will support LA fire relief

Despite devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, the 67th annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 2, 2025. The ceremony will raise funds for wildfire relief and honor first responders.

The Grammys, slated for February 2, will "proceed as planned" despite the devastating fires scorching Los Angeles, the Recording Academy said Monday.
In a letter to Academy members obtained by AFP, organizers said the 67th annual music awards gala would take place at the Crypto.com Arena in downtown LA "in close coordination with local authorities to ensure public safety and responsible use of area resources."
"This year's show, however, will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honoring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours," Academy head Harvey Mason Jr said in the letter, which was co-signed by Board of Trustees chair Tammy Hurt.
"The Grammys will not only honor the artistry and achievements of our music community but also serve as a platform to amplify the spirit of resilience that defines this great city of Los Angeles," Mason and Hurt said.
The marquee televised portion of the gala will still air on CBS.
Top nominees include Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Kendrick Lamar.
At least 24 people have died, tens of thousands of people are displaced, and swaths of Los Angeles sit in ruins nearly a week after fires broke out when extreme winds spread flames across arid Southern California, crippling the city and razing entire communities.
In response, the Recording Academy and its philanthropic arm MusiCares launched a relief effort with an initial $1 million donation supporting impacted music industry workers.
The letter said additional donations had allowed for the organization to distribute more than $2 million in emergency aid thus far.
Separately, LiveNation and AEG Presents, along with the Azoff Company, over the weekend announced a FIREAID benefit concert on January 30 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
Proceeds are to go to a non-profit created for the event focused on "rebuilding infrastructure, supporting displaced families and advancing fire prevention technologies and strategies to ensure LA is better prepared for fire emergencies."
The entertainment industry in showbiz capital Los Angeles is weighing how to navigate its just-started award season, which is particularly intense for film and features a steady stream of swanky premieres and galas.
The body behind the Oscars scrapped its ritzy nominees' luncheon in light of the fires, while moving its nominations announcement online.

A heartwarming video of a man being reunited with his dog, lost during a wildfire, has gone viral. After days of searching, the dog was found with the help of a professional tracker.

Emotional moment: Man reunites with dog after wildfire tragedy

A heartwarming video of a man being reunited with his dog, lost during a wildfire, has gone viral. After days of searching, the dog was found with the help of a professional tracker.

A heartwarming moment unfolded in Los Angeles as Casey Colvin was joyously reunited with his rescue dog, Oreo, who had been feared lost in the catastrophic wildfire sweeping through the city. The emotional video of their reunion quickly went viral, capturing the powerful bond between man and dog.
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Colvin broke down in tears on Sunday when a dog tracker helped him locate Oreo among the debris of a neighbor&rsquo;s house in the Pacific Palisades, the area hardest hit by the blaze. Armed with a squeaky toy and accompanied by his other dog, Colvin approached the gate, where Oreo was found sitting atop the driveway&mdash;grimy but unharmed. The reunion was emotional as Colvin coaxed Oreo closer, embracing him with overwhelming joy.
&ldquo;Oh my God! You&rsquo;re alive! Oh, honey!&rdquo; Colvin exclaimed, pumping his fist in sheer relief and happiness.
The search for Oreo had captured widespread attention after Colvin's distress was featured in a story by NBC News correspondent Liz Kreutz. After several days of uncertainty, someone reported seeing Oreo amidst the rubble. This led Colvin to rush to the location, and on January 12, with the help of a professional dog trapper, he was finally reunited with his beloved pet.
Kreutz shared the emotional moment on social media, writing, &ldquo;OREO HAS BEEN FOUND!!!&rdquo; She added that it was &ldquo;an incredible bright spot in such a devastating time.&rdquo;
While reporting the story, Kreutz revealed that Colvin was not home when the evacuation order was issued. His two dogs, Oreo and Tika Tika Tika, were left behind inside the house. Colvin&rsquo;s desperation to return to save his pets was apparent from the first day of the fire.
&ldquo;I met Casey Colvin the very first day of the fire. He was in distress trying to get back to his home in the Palisades to get his two dogs, Oreo and Tika Tika Tika,&rdquo; said Kreutz.
Fortunately, a firefighter took heroic action and went to Colvin&rsquo;s home to save the dogs. However, he could only retrieve Tika Tika Tika because Oreo had already escaped. &ldquo;Had that firefighter not intervened, both dogs would have been trapped when the flames arrived,&rdquo; Kreutz added.
Afterward, a friend of Colvin spotted Oreo in the neighborhood, and with the help of an AirTag, they were able to track the dog's movements. Colvin was able to find Oreo hiding in a neighbor's home. When Oreo saw his owner, he immediately ran to him, completing the joyful reunion.
&ldquo;We rushed to his street where Oreo was hiding in his neighbor&rsquo;s home. The moment he saw Casey, he came running,&rdquo; Kreutz said.

The death toll from the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles has reached 24, with dangerous winds expected to worsen conditions. Firefighters are battling the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have already consumed thousands of acres.

Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises, with dangerous winds incoming

The death toll from the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles has reached 24, with dangerous winds expected to worsen conditions. Firefighters are battling the Palisades and Eaton fires, which have already consumed thousands of acres.

The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 on Sunday, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further.
The fires continued to rip through the United States' second-largest city for the sixth day, reducing whole communities to scorched rubble and leaving thousands without homes.
Massive firefighting efforts have staunched the spread of the Palisades Fire, which was looming toward upscale Brentwood and the densely populated San Fernando Valley.
But conditions are set to dramatically worsen, with "extreme fire behavior and life threatening conditions" over the coming days.
Winds up to 70 miles (110 kilometers) per hour mean a "particularly dangerous situation (PDS)" will be declared from early Tuesday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Rose Schoenfeld.
These gusts could fan flames and whip up embers from existing burn zones into new areas, firefighters warned.
Los Angeles County Fire Department chief Anthony Marrone said his department had received resources including dozens of new water trucks and firefighters from far afield and was primed to face the renewed threat.
Questioned whether hydrants could run dry again, as they did during the initial outbreak of fires last week, Mayor Karen Bass replied: "I believe the city is prepared."
There was frustration for evacuees who were told they would not be returning home until at least Thursday when winds subside.
Some have queued for hours in the hope of getting back to homes they fled to pick up medication or a change of clothes.
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But Sheriff Robert Luna said escorts into these areas were being suspended Sunday because of the winds and dangerous conditions among the wreckage, as well as the need to retrieve victims' bodies.
Teams with cadaver dogs were carrying out grid searches with the grim expectation that the confirmed death toll would rise.
Several more arrests of looters were made, including one burglar who had dressed as a firefighter to steal from homes.
Nighttime curfews in evacuated zones have been extended, and additional National Guard resources have been requested.
Prevented from entering an evacuation zone, Altadena resident Bobby Salman, 42, said: "I have to be there to protect my family, my wife, my kids, my mom and I cannot even go and see them."
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The Palisades Fire has now consumed 23,700 acres (9,500 hectares) and was just 11 percent contained.
Video footage showed "fire tornadoes" -- red-hot spirals that occur when a blaze is so intense it creates its own weather system.
The ferocious fire also left streaks of molten metal flowing from burnt-out cars.
But containment of the 14,000-acre Eaton Fire in Altadena had improved, figures showed, with 27 percent of its perimeter controlled.
The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner published a list of fatalities without giving details of any identities. Eight of the dead were found in the Palisades Fire zone, and 16 in the Eaton Fire zone, the document said.
The total number of residents under evacuation orders dropped to around 100,000, from a peak of almost 180,000.
The sudden rush of people needing somewhere to live has posed a growing problem for the city, with reports of illegal price gouging from opportunistic landlords.
"I'm back on the market with tens of thousands of people," said a man who gave his name as Brian, whose rent-controlled apartment had burned. "That doesn't bode well."
California Governor Gavin Newsom vowed the city would rebuild, saying there would be a "Marshall Plan" -- a reference to the US support that put Europe back on its feet after World War II.
"We already have a team looking at reimagining L.A. 2.0," he said.
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President-elect Donald Trump has accused California officials of incompetence.
"This is one of the worst catastrophes in the history of our Country. They just can't put out the fires. What's wrong with them?" Trump said on his Truth Social platform.
A heroic firefighting operation that has operated 24/7 since the first flames erupted was bolstered Sunday with the arrival of crews from Mexico.
They join teams from all over California and across the western United States who have come to help out.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday even offered to send 150 personnel to California from his war-ravaged country.
"The situation there is extremely difficult, and Ukrainians can help Americans save lives," he wrote on social media.
A huge investigation by federal and local authorities was underway to determine what caused the blazes.
While the ignition of a wildfire can be deliberate, they are often natural, and a vital part of an environment's life cycle.
But urban sprawl puts people more frequently in harm's way, and the changing climate -- supercharged by humanity's unchecked use of fossil fuels -- is exacerbating the conditions that give rise to destructive blazes.

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti highlights the shocking devastation caused by the LA wildfires, urging people to reflect on the destruction in Gaza, which she attributes to actions by "a rogue Israel government."

Mehbooba Mufti links LA wildfires with Gaza destruction

PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti highlights the shocking devastation caused by the LA wildfires, urging people to reflect on the destruction in Gaza, which she attributes to actions by "a rogue Israel government."

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti commented on Friday that the devastation caused by the recent wildfires in Los Angeles should lead to a broader reflection on the destruction in Gaza. 
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The devastation caused by the recent fires in LA is deeply shocking and serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of environmental negligence. However, this tragedy should also prompt reflection on the destruction in Gaza. While the fires in LA can be seen as a natural&hellip;
&mdash; Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehboobaMufti/status/1877620048073990299?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Mufti expressed her shock at the LA fires and noted that they serve as a stark reminder of the consequences of environmental negligence. However, she also pointed out that the tragedy in Gaza is not a natural disaster, but the result of actions by "a rogue Israel government," with many in LA, including celebrities, appearing indifferent or complicit.
"Hopefully, the people witnessing the destruction in LA will gain a deeper understanding of the profound impact that comes when homes and lives are torn apart," Mufti, a former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, said in her post on X. Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, authorities said, as California's National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder. Meanwhile, the health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza reported on Thursday that 70 people had died in the past 24 hours, pushing the total death toll in the region to 46,006.
In a statement, the ministry added that more than 109,378 individuals had been injured since the conflict between Israel and Hamas began over 15 months ago, following the Palestinian group's attack on October 7, 2023. ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.editorji.com/world-news/los-angeles-wildfire-death-toll-reaches-10-national-guard-deployed-1736494227175" target="_blank">Los Angeles wildfire death toll reaches 10, National Guard deployed</a>

As wildfires devastate Los Angeles, the city grapples with loss of life and property. Amidst fierce Santa Ana winds, mass evacuations, and economic repercussions, the crisis draws political and celebrity attention.

California Wildfires: A timeline of devastation and ongoing battle

The wildfire crisis in Los Angeles sees 30,000 acres aflame, homes destroyed, and lives lost. Amid mass evacuations and economic losses, the city and its celebrities face an uphill battle against nature's fury.

California's wildfires, fueled by strong winds and dry conditions, have destroyed 30,000 acres and over 2,000 homes. Ten deaths reported, with major economic losses. Evacuations continue as firefighters battle uncontained blazes.

Los Angeles remains engulfed in a massive wildfire crisis with no signs of relief after four days. The fires have devastated 30,000 acres of land, destroying over 2,000 homes and claiming ten lives. Hollywood celebrities, including Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, and Paris Hilton, have lost their homes in the flames.
Ongoing Impact The wildfires have forced the evacuation of 180,000 residents, with congested roads and widespread panic as people flee to safety. The fires are fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, blowing at speeds of 60 to 100 mph, accelerating the spread across the region.
Active Fires
Palisades Fire: The largest, burning between Santa Monica and Malibu, has scorched over 17,000 acres.
 Eaton Fire: North of Pasadena, covering over 10,000 acres, resulting in five deaths and numerous injuries.
Hurst Fire: Northeast of Los Angeles, burning 850 acres.
 Lidia Fire: In the hills north of Los Angeles, covering 350 acres.
 Sunset Fire: In Hollywood Hills, near the iconic Hollywood sign, has burned 50 acres. Contained Fires
Woodley Fire: A 30-acre fire in local parkland. Olivas Fire: A 11-acre blaze in Ventura County, now under control.
 Economic Toll The financial impact is staggering, with potential economic losses estimated at $50 billion. Insured losses are projected to surpass $20 billion, affecting some of the region's most valuable properties.
Political Response President Joe Biden has canceled his final foreign trip to Italy to address the wildfire crisis. As Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, he has criticized the current administration's response, alleging inadequate water supply for firefighting efforts.
Celebrity Impact Many celebrities have been affected, including Paris Hilton, who mourned the loss of her Malibu home, and Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who faced evacuation from their Montecito residence. Actress Nora Fatehi and Priyanka Chopra shared their experiences of the unfolding disaster on social media.
The wildfires continue to pose a severe threat as strong winds persist, with no immediate relief in sight. Firefighters from across the West Coast are battling tirelessly, but the battle against nature&rsquo;s fury is far from over.

Wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed lives, displaced thousands, and destroyed homes. The National Guard is deployed to control looting and manage ongoing fire threats.

Los Angeles wildfire death toll reaches 10, National Guard deployed

Wildfires in Los Angeles have claimed lives, displaced thousands, and destroyed homes. The National Guard is deployed to control looting and manage ongoing fire threats.

Massive wildfires that engulfed whole neighborhoods and displaced thousands in Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, authorities said, as California's National Guard soldiers readied to hit the streets to help quell disorder.
News of the growing toll, announced late Thursday by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, came as swaths of the United States' second-largest city lay in ruins.
A vast firefighting operation continued into the night, bolstered by water-dropping helicopters thanks to a temporary lull in winds, even as new fires continued to spring up.
With reports of looting, Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said a nighttime curfew was planned, and the state's National Guard was on hand to patrol affected areas.
Governor Gavin Newsom said the service members were part of a thousands-strong deployment of state personnel.
"We're throwing everything at our disposal -&ndash; including our National Guard service members &ndash;- to protect communities in the days to come," he said.
"And to those who would seek to take advantage of evacuated communities, let me be clear: looting will not be tolerated."
Luna said his officers were patrolling evacuation zones and would arrest anyone who was not supposed to be there.
But with such a huge area scorched by the fires, evacuees feared not enough was being done and some were taking matters into their own hands.
Nicholas Norman mounted an armed vigil at his home after seeing suspicious characters in the middle of the night.
"I did the classic American thing: I went and got my shotgun and I sat out there, and put a light on so they knew people were there," he told AFP.
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The biggest of the multiple blazes has ripped through almost 20,000 acres (8,800 hectares) of the upscale Pacific Palisades neighborhood, while another fire around Altadena has torched 13,700 acres.
Firefighters said they were starting to get a handle on the Pacific Palisades blaze, with six percent of its perimeter contained -- meaning it can't spread any further in that direction.
But after a lull, winds were returning and new fires continued to erupt.
One flared near Calabasas and the wealthy Hidden Hills enclave, home to celebrities like Kim Kardashian, late Thursday.
The Kenneth Fire exploded to almost 1,000 acres within hours, forcing more people from their homes, with over 180,000 now displaced.
US President Joe Biden told a White House briefing he had pledged extra federal funds and resources to help the state cope with "the most... devastating fire in California's history."
Unlike Tuesday when the multi-pronged disaster roared to life and 100-mile (160-kilometer)-an-hour winds grounded all aircraft, firefighters were able to keep up a steady stream of sorties.
But one Super Scooper -- an amphibious aircraft that dumps hundreds of gallons of water at a time -- was grounded after colliding with a drone.
Although no one was hurt, the Federal Aviation Authority said it was probing the incident, and warned anyone flying drones in fire areas could be jailed for a year.
Some of those forced out of their homes began to return Thursday to find scenes of devastation.
Kalen Astoor, a 36-year-old paralegal, said her mother's home had been spared by the inferno's seemingly random and chaotic destruction. But many other homes had not.
"The view now is of death and destruction," she told AFP. "I don't know if anyone can come back for a while." 
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Meanwhile an AFP overflight of the Pacific Palisades and Malibu -- some of the most expensive real estate in the world and home to celebrities like Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins and Billy Crystal -- revealed desolation.
On highly coveted Malibu oceanfront plots skeletal frames of buildings indicated the lavish scale of what has been destroyed.
Multi-million dollar mansions have vanished entirely, seemingly swept into the Pacific Ocean by the force of the fire.
In the Palisades, grids of roads that were until Tuesday lined with stunning homes now resemble makeshift cemeteries.
For millions of others in the area, life was disrupted: schools were closed, hundreds of thousands were without power and major events were cancelled or, in the case of an NFL playoff game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings, moved somewhere else.
Meteorologists warn that "critical" windy and dry conditions, though abated, are not over.
A National Weather Service bulletin said "significant fire growth" remained likely "with ongoing or new fires" into Friday.
Wildfires occur naturally, but scientists say human-caused climate change is altering weather and changing the dynamics of the blazes.
Two wet years in Southern California have given way to a very dry one, leaving ample fuel dry and primed to burn.

Omar Abdullah suggests dissolving the INDIA bloc ahead of Delhi elections. His unexpected move has provoked discussions on the coalition's stability and future as crucial elections approach.

In case you missed it: Key stories making headlines

Former J&K CM Omar Abdullah surprises with a call to dissolve the INDIA bloc as Delhi elections loom. This move ignites debates on the coalition's effectiveness and future strategy.

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As the world continues to witness dynamic changes and pressing events unfold, here's a wrap of the top news highlights you might have missed:
1. California Wildfire Death Toll Rises Devastating wildfires in California have resulted in six fatalities and forced 180,000 residents to evacuate. The Palisades Fire remains uncontained, causing significant destruction.
2. Omar Abdullah Urges INDIA Bloc Dissolution Amid Delhi Polls J&amp;K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has called for the dissolution of the INDIA bloc, citing disunity and lack of direction as the AAP and Congress spar ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections.
3. Chhattisgarh: Security Forces Kill Three Naxals in Encounter In Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, security forces eliminated three Naxalites in an ongoing operation. This marks the ninth Naxal death in the state this year, as anti-Naxal efforts intensify.
4. Verdict Due in Kolkata Hospital Rape-Murder Case The trial concerning the horrific rape and murder at Kolkata&rsquo;s RG Kar Medical College concluded, with the verdict expected on January 18. The CBI seeks the maximum sentence for the accused.
5. Bank Officers Announce Two-Day Nationwide Strike The AIBOC has declared a strike on February 24-25, demanding better recruitment, a five-day workweek, and the withdrawal of directives threatening job security in the banking sector.
6. All Accused in Nijjar Murder Case Out on Bail The four suspects in the murder of Khalistan supporter Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada are no longer in custody, according to the latest updates from the Canadian Department of Justice.
7. Farmer Dies by Suicide During Protest at Shambhu Border Amid ongoing farmer protests, a 55-year-old farmer tragically took his own life at the Shambhu border, leaving behind a note expressing frustration with the government&rsquo;s inaction on farmers' issues.
8. Russia Introduces Cash Incentive for Young Mothers To combat its declining birth rate, Russia offers young mothers under 25 a cash reward for giving birth to healthy children, aiming to encourage population growth.
9. Gavaskar Backs Jasprit Bumrah as Next India Captain Cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar suggests Jasprit Bumrah could be India&rsquo;s next captain, lauding his leadership qualities and calm approach on the field.
10. Shahid Kapoor in Talks for Atlee&rsquo;s New Action Film Following the release of his action drama "Deva," Shahid Kapoor is reportedly in discussions for a high-octane masala entertainer directed by Atlee&rsquo;s associate.
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The 97th Academy Awards nominations, initially set for January 17, have been delayed to January 19 due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California. 

Oscar nominations postponed due to California wildfires

The 97th Academy Awards nominations, initially set for January 17, have been delayed to January 19 due to the devastating wildfires in Southern California.&nbsp;

The announcement of nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, initially set for January 17, has been postponed to January 19 due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.
Variety reports that the Academy informed its members of the change in a Wednesday afternoon email from CEO Bill Kramer.
"We want to offer our deepest condolences to those who have been impacted by the devastating fires across Southern California. So many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we are thinking of you," the message stated.
Additionally, the deadline for Oscar nomination voting has been extended by two days, now closing on January 14. Voting for the nearly 10,000 Academy members began on January 8 and was initially set to end on January 12.
Conan O'Brien is slated to host the 2025 Oscars, which will take place on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
On Wednesday night, a rapidly spreading fire broke out in Hollywood Hills, threatening one of Los Angeles' most iconic locations. Firefighters are still battling multiple major fires that have claimed the lives of five people, forced 100,000 residents to evacuate, and left a trail of destruction from the Pacific Coast to Pasadena.
Several Hollywood celebrities, including Billy Crystal, Mandy Moore, Paris Hilton, and Cary Elwes, were among those who lost their homes to the fires.
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In addition, film premieres for "Unstoppable," "Wolf Man," "Better Man," and "The Pitt" have been cancelled. The SAG Awards nominations, which were originally planned for a live event, were instead released via a press release.
Furthermore, the Critics Choice Awards, set for January 12 in Santa Monica, have been rescheduled to January 26.

Several Hollywood celebrities, including Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton, have been displaced by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, particularly in the Pacific Palisades area. 

Hollywood stars among many Los Angeles residents affected by devastating wildfires

Several Hollywood celebrities, including Mandy Moore and Paris Hilton, have been displaced by the wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, particularly in the Pacific Palisades area.&nbsp;

Raging wildfires in Los Angeles claim five lives, destroy 1,500 buildings, and displace over 100,000 residents. 

Deadly Los Angeles Wildfires Destroy 1,500 Buildings, Force 100,000 Evacuations

Raging wildfires in Los Angeles claim five lives, destroy 1,500 buildings, and displace over 100,000 residents.&nbsp;

At least five people have been killed in wildfires rampaging around Los Angeles, officials said Wednesday, with firefighters overwhelmed by the speed and ferocity of multiple blazes -- including in Hollywood.
Up to 1,500 buildings have burned in fires wreaking havoc around America's second biggest city, forcing over 100,000 people from their homes.
Hurricane-force winds whipped up fireballs that leapt from house to house, incinerating swathes of California's most desirable real estate.
Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said his crews were struggling with the scale and speed of the unfolding disasters.
"We're doing the very best we can. But no, we don't have enough fire personnel in LA County between all the departments to handle this," he said.
On Wednesday evening, a new fire erupted in the Hollywood Hills, just a few hundred meters (yards) from the storied Hollywood Boulevard -- home to sights such as the Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Walk of Fame and the El Capitan Theatre.
An evacuation order was put in place for a number of streets in the historic district, as firefighters took to the skies to dump water on the blaze.
"There is no time to delay," Margaret Stewart of LAFD said.
"We do not want people stuck. We want everyone safely exiting, get in your vehicles, grab your friend who doesn't have a car, and head south."
The sudden eruption created gridlock on Hollywood's streets, hampering efforts by people who live in the area -- a mixture of ritzy homes and rent-controlled apartments -- to leave.
Sharon Ibarra, 29, told AFP she had rushed into Hollywood when she heard of the blaze to see if she could help her boss with her two babies.
"I am super nervous, scared because of everything that has happened in the other places," she said.
"Thank God there is not much wind like yesterday."
That wind -- with gusts up to 100 miles (160 kilometers) an hour -- spread the fire around the ritzy Pacific Palisades neighborhood with lightning speed.
At least 16,000 acres (6,500 hectares) had burned there, with 1,000 homes and businesses razed.
A separate 10,600-acre (4,300-hectare) fire was burning around Altadena, north of the city, where flames tore through suburban streets.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said five people were known to have perished, with more deaths feared.
William Gonzales got out alive, but his Altadena home was gone.
"We have lost practically everything; the flames have consumed all our dreams," he told AFP. 
- Hydrants run dry -
Pasadena fire chief Chad Augustin said up to 500 buildings had been lost to the flames there.
He hailed the bravery of first responders. "Our death count today would be significantly higher without their heroic actions," Augustin told reporters.
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power chief executive Janisse Quinones pleaded with people to save water after hydrants in Pacific Palisades ran dry.
President-elect Donald Trump took to his social media platform on Wednesday to claim -- wrongly -- that the lack of water was the result of the state's environmental policies.
In fact, much of Los Angeles' water comes from the Colorado River, and farming -- rather than residential use or firefighting -- takes the lion's share of all water that flows into Southern California.
US President Joe Biden cancelled a trip to Italy this week to focus on the federal response to the fires.
"We're doing anything and everything, and as long as it takes to contain these fires," Biden earlier told reporters. 
- Dryness -
Having razed perhaps hundreds of multimillion-dollar homes, the Pacific Palisades fire looked set to be one of the costliest blazes on record.
AccuWeather said it estimated up to $57 billion of losses.
More than 300,000 households were without electricity in the region, according to Poweroutage.us. Utilities in California frequently de-energize lines during high winds to minimize the risk of new fires.
Wildfires are part of life in the US West and play a vital role in nature.
But scientists say human-caused climate change is altering weather patterns.
Southern California had two decades of drought that were followed by two exceptionally wet years, which sparked furious vegetative growth -- leaving the region packed with fuel and primed to burn -- and then has had no significant rain for eight months.
Meteorologist Daniel Swain said the fierce winds are stronger than the usual seasonal Santa Ana winds, but are not unexpected.
"The winds are the driver, but the real catalyst... is this incredible antecedent dryness," he said.
"That's something that we haven't seen in records going back to the 1800s."

A ferocious fire tore through Malibu on Tuesday, destroying at least seven homes in one of California's most desirable areas, and forcing thousands to evacuate.

Wildfire in Malibu destroys homes, sends thousands fleeing

A ferocious fire tore through Malibu on Tuesday, destroying at least seven homes in one of California's most desirable areas, and forcing thousands to evacuate.

A ferocious fire tore through Malibu on Tuesday, destroying at least seven homes in one of California's most desirable areas, and forcing thousands to evacuate.
Multimillion-dollar properties, some owned by Hollywood celebrities, were in the path of the blaze, which exploded late Monday, fanned by powerful winds and tinder-dry brush.
Firefighters were unable to get a foothold in the steep canyons that surround the tony enclave near Los Angeles, where towering flames were devouring hillsides, blanketing the air in choking smoke.
"We were completely surrounded," resident Alec Gellis told broadcaster KTLA.
"It was like 11 pm. We hear people screaming. I walk outside -- the sky is bright red.
"Within 45 minutes, it's coming down the hillside and then within an hour after that, we're fully surrounded, houses burning down on one side. Ridge is burning on the other side, mountains all around us.
"It got pretty scary at one point."
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- Door-to-door response -
Law enforcement officers have ordered thousands of people to leave their homes, with many more told to be ready to flee if conditions worsen.
"There are approximately 20,000 affected citizens under evacuation orders and evacuation warnings," said Captain Jennifer Seeto of Los Angeles County Sheriff.
"Fire can be extremely unpredictable, and we highly encourage residents in the fire areas to be prepared. Have a plan and heed our evacuation warnings and orders."
Deputies had gone door-to-door urging people to get out as the flames began to spread on Monday night.
Malibu Mayor Doug Stewart said the fire had been "traumatic," but vowed that the city and its people would not be defeated.
"That's the way it is here in Malibu. It burns, it comes back, and we're resilient and strong."
Actor Dick Van Dyke, who celebrates his 99th birthday on Friday, posted on Facebook that he and his wife had fled their Malibu home.
"Arlene and I have safely evacuated with our animals except for (a cat that) escaped as we were leaving. We're praying he'll be OK and that our community... &nbsp;will survive these terrible fires," he wrote.
The city, which sits a short drive from Hollywood's major studios, has been home to some of the biggest names in show business, with present and former residents including Lady Gaga, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Aniston and Cher.
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- Airdrops -
By Tuesday evening, the so-called Franklin Fire had swelled to more than 2,800 acres (1,150 hectares) and was still raging out of control, fanned by powerful seasonal winds that have led to forecasters hoisting a "red flag warning."
Los Angeles County fire chief Anthony Marrone said 1,500 firefighters were continuing to battle the flames, with the help of aircraft that were dumping thousands of gallons (litres) of water and retardant from the air.
Aerial reconnaissance showed an unconfirmed number of homes damaged and destroyed, he told reporters.
"The entire fire area remains under threat," he added.
Tens of thousands of people across southern California had their electricity cut off. Utilities frequently de-energize lines ahead of windy days to reduce the fire risk from downed power lines.
California Governor Gavin Newsom said the state had already secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist with the response.
"Fire officials and first responders are working relentlessly to protect lives and property from the Franklin Fire," Newsom said in a statement.
Wildfires are a feature of life in California and other parts of the US West, and are often exacerbated at this time of year by Santa Ana winds, which blow dry desert air from the interior.
Human-caused climate change is known to increase the likelihood and the severity of fires, with evolving weather patterns leading to longer, hotter dry periods that desiccate vegetation.
Experts say decades of policies stressing a zero-tolerance approach to wildfires have also left much of the countryside overstocked with flammable material, so when blazes erupt they tend to be faster, hotter and more destructive.

The danger of wildfires in southern California is extreme as scorching heat and low humidity turned brush to tinder.
Four deaths were reported over the Labor Day weekend as some 4,400 firefighters battled 14 large fires around the state, with 45 new blazes on Sunday alone.Two people were killed and one injured by the Fairview Fire, which started Monday near the city of Hemet. The fire had quickly spread to at least 2,400 acres prompting evacuations, and was only 5% contained. Multiple residential structures burned.
Another fire was burning in the mountains of southern California near Big Bear Lake. Evacuations have been ordered in the area.

Video: multiple wildfires burn in California extreme heat

The danger of wildfires in southern California is extreme as scorching heat and low humidity turned brush to tinder. 

Four deaths were reported over the Labor Day weekend as some 4,400 firefighters battled 14 large fires around the state, with 45 new blazes on Sunday alone.&nbsp;

The danger of wildfires in southern California is extreme as scorching heat and low humidity turned brush to tinder.
Four deaths were reported over the Labor Day weekend as some 4,400 firefighters battled 14 large fires around the state, with 45 new blazes on Sunday alone. Two people were killed and one injured by the Fairview fire, which started Monday near the city of Hemet. The fire had quickly spread to at least 2,400 acres prompting evacuations, and was only 5% contained. Multiple residential structures burned.
Another fire was burning in the mountains of southern California near Big Bear Lake. Evacuations have been ordered in the area.
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Another wildfire has brought chaos to central California - and in quick time.
1600 acres or about 6.5 million square metres of forestry was destroyed within a few hours of the oak fire on Friday near the community of Midpines in Mariposa County.
The blaze has prompted evacuations and road closures and has now reached the Sierra National Forest.PLAY VISUALS ON MUSIC- DON'T USE NORMAL MUSIC FOR THE STORY 
A local television station reported that emergency crews had received reports of people trapped inside their homes, and firefighters rushed to rescue them.
Located north of Fresno, this is the third wildfire in Mariposa County in just two weeks.

Video: wildfire destroys 6.5 million square metres of forest in few hours

A local television station reported that emergency crews had received reports of people trapped inside their homes, and firefighters rushed to rescue them.

Another wildfire has brought chaos to central California - and in quick time.
1600 acres or about 6.5 million square metres of forestry was destroyed within a few hours of the oak fire on Friday near the community of Midpines in Mariposa County.
The blaze has prompted evacuations and road closures and has now reached the Sierra National Forest. PLAY VISUALS ON MUSIC- DON'T USE NORMAL MUSIC FOR THE STORY&nbsp;
A local television station reported that emergency crews had received reports of people trapped inside their homes, and firefighters rushed to rescue them.
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Located north of Fresno, this is the third wildfire in Mariposa County in just two weeks.

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California's largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
The Oak Fire started Friday afternoon southwest of the park near the town of Midpines in Mariposa County and by Saturday had grown to nearly 19 square miles (48 square kilometers), according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. It erupted as firefighters made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias in the southernmost part of Yosemite park.
Footage captured by The Associated Press on Saturday showed a home burning near the Mariposa community.
Evacuation orders were put in effect Saturday for over 6,000 people living across a several-mile span in the sparsely populated, rural area, said Daniel Patterson, a spokesman for the Sierra National Forest.

California wildfire engulfs 48 square kilometers; evacuations ordered 

Evacuation orders were put in effect Saturday for over 6,000 people living across a several-mile span in the sparsely populated, rural area.

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California's largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
The Oak Fire started Friday afternoon southwest of the park near the town of Midpines in Mariposa County and by Saturday had grown to nearly 19 square miles (48 square kilometers), according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire. It erupted as firefighters made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias in the southernmost part of Yosemite park.
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Footage captured by The Associated Press on Saturday showed a home burning near the Mariposa community.
Evacuation orders were put in effect Saturday for over 6,000 people living across a several-mile span in the sparsely populated, rural area, said Daniel Patterson, a spokesman for the Sierra National Forest.

A wildfire threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park more than doubled in size in a day, and firefighters were working in difficult terrain Sunday to protect the iconic trees and a small mountain town as the U.S. weathers another very active year for fires.
Campers and residents near the blaze were evacuated but the rest of the sprawling park in California remained open, though heavy smoke obscured scenic vistas and created unhealthy air quality.
The cause of the Washburn Fire was under investigation.
It had grown to nearly 2.5 square miles (6.7 square kilometers) by Sunday morning, with no containment.
The blaze is near the iconic grove of about 500 mature sequoias, which are the world’s biggest trees by volume.

WATCH: wildfire in California's Yosemite National Park doubles in size

A wildfire threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park more than doubled in size in a day

Campers and residents near the blaze were evacuated but the rest of the sprawling park in California remained open, though heavy smoke obscured scenic vistas and created unhealthy air quality.

A wildfire threatening the largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park more than doubled in size in a day, and firefighters were working in difficult terrain Sunday to protect the iconic trees and a small mountain town as the U.S. weathers another very active year for fires.
Campers and residents near the blaze were evacuated but the rest of the sprawling park in California remained open, though heavy smoke obscured scenic vistas and created unhealthy air quality.
The cause of the Washburn Fire was under investigation.
It had grown to nearly 2.5 square miles (6.7 square kilometers) by Sunday morning, with no containment.
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The blaze is near the iconic grove of about 500 mature sequoias, which are the world&rsquo;s biggest trees by volume.

More than 100 firefighters were battling a wildfire near the city of Hesperia in southern California.
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District said the blaze quickly burned an area of at least 95 acres and was 0% contained as of Monday evening.
One person was hospitalised with burns.
Video showed flames burning in farmland along Highway 173, and threatening several structures nearby.
Helicopters could be seen dropping buckets of water onto the fire while a significant operation was also taking place on the ground.

California wildfire: this aerial video is heart-breaking

Video shows flames burning in farmland along Highway 173, and threatening several structures nearby.

More than 100 firefighters were battling a wildfire near the city of Hesperia in southern California.
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District said the blaze quickly burned an area of at least 95 acres and was 0% contained as of Monday evening.
One person was hospitalised with burns.
Video showed flames burning in farmland along Highway 173, and threatening several structures nearby.
Helicopters could be seen dropping buckets of water onto the fire while a significant operation was also taking place on the ground.
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California fires burning throughout the state have reached national sequoia forest which is home to the Giant Forest

California wildfires continue to blaze, threaten homes

California fires burning throughout the state have reached important national parks and threaten thousands of homes.

Raging wildfires in California have reached the&nbsp;Giant Forest, an iconic grove of more than 2,000 giant sequoia trees and are threatening thousands of homes.&nbsp;
(Shots of fire in forest)
Firefighters are using controlled burns to remove dry shrubs that help the fire spread more rapidly to the trees.
(Shots of firefighter&nbsp;trying to stop the fire)
The tree bases have been covered in foil paper and sprinkler systems have been installed in-between each tree. Officials are trying to keep the area wet to prevent the fire from spreading to&nbsp;treetops.
(Shots of firefighters&nbsp;preventing the tree with foil wrap)
Authorities confirmed that at least two of the fires started due to lightning strikes, but a third is under investigation.
(Shots of fire)
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California fires burning throughout the state have reached important national parks and threaten thousands of homes.&nbsp;

Raging wildfires in California have reached the&nbsp;Giant Forest, an iconic grove of more than 2,000 giant sequoia trees and are threatening thousands of homes.&nbsp;
Firefighters are using controlled burns to remove dry shrubs that help the fire spread more rapidly to the trees.
The tree bases have been covered in foil paper and sprinkler systems have been installed in-between each tree. Officials are trying to keep the area wet to prevent the fire from spreading to&nbsp;treetops.
Authorities confirmed that at least two of the fires started due to lightning strikes, but a third is under investigation.
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Firefighters in California are wrapping fire-resistant blankets around the giant and ancient Sequoia trees at the Sequoia National Park as the forest fires threaten the world's biggest trees.
Sequoia National Park was shut down earlier this week as two forest fires burned in steep and dangerous terrain in California&rsquo;s Sierra Nevada.
Both fires were projected to advance in the direction of Giant Forest, which is home to more than 2,000 giant sequoias including the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on Earth by volume.
More than 350 firefighters, along with helicopters and water-dropping planes, have been mobilised to battle the blazes.
They have wrapped several trees, including the General Sherman, with aluminium foil to protect them, BBC has reported.

Here's how California is fire-proofing ancient trees as forest fires rage 

As California forest fires threaten world-famous Sequoia National Park, here's how authorities are fire-proofing ancient trees

California fires threaten world-famous Sequoia National Park

Here's how California is fire-proofing ancient trees as forest fires rage
California fires threaten world-famous Sequoia National Park
Home to 2,000 sequoia trees, including the largest tree on earth
Aluminium foils wrapped around world's biggest Sequoia trees

Sequoia National Park was shut down earlier this week as two forest fires burned in steep and dangerous terrain in California&rsquo;s Sierra Nevada. It's home to 2,000 ancient trees, including the world's biggest tree

Firefighters in California are wrapping fire-resistant blankets around the giant and ancient Sequoia trees at the Sequoia National Park as the forest fires threaten the world's biggest trees.
Sequoia National Park was shut down earlier this week as two forest fires burned in steep and dangerous terrain in California&rsquo;s Sierra Nevada.
Both fires were projected to advance in the direction of Giant Forest, which is home to more than 2,000 giant sequoias including the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on Earth by volume.
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More than 350 firefighters, along with helicopters and water-dropping planes, have been mobilised to battle the blazes.
They have wrapped several trees, including General Sherman, with aluminium foil to protect them, BBC has reported.

More than 300,000 acres are burning across six states in the western United States, as the region battles yet another brutal heat wave that has shattered records and strained power grids. The largest wildfire, the so-called Bootleg Fire, burned across 143,607 acres in Oregon and was 0% contained, according to reports. 
Officials in California have asked all residents to reduce power consumption after the fire knocked out interstate power lines. Wildfires have destroyed several homes and forced many to evacuate in Northern California, where hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze for days.
California recorded its worst fire season in 2020, with around 4.1 million estimated acres burned last year.

US wildfires: Over 300K acres burned across 6 states, worst on record

Wildfires rage as California and western US reel under heatwave, more than 300,000 acres are burning across six US states

Wildfires rage through California, as firefighters&nbsp;battle blaze
Over 300,000 acres burning across six states in the western US
Brutal heat wave has shattered records and strained power grids
The largest wildfire burned across 143,607 acres in Oregon
All residents to reduce power consumption, interstate power grid hit
Wildfires have ravaged homes in California forcing many to evacuate
In 2020, California recorded its worst fire season, 4.1 million acres burnt

Officials in California have asked all residents to reduce power consumption after the fire knocked out interstate power lines.

More than 300,000 acres are burning across six states in the western United States, as the region battles yet another brutal heat wave that has shattered records and strained power grids. The largest wildfire, the so-called Bootleg Fire, burned across 143,607 acres in Oregon and was 0% contained, according to reports.
Officials in California have asked all residents to reduce power consumption after the fire knocked out interstate power lines. Wildfires have destroyed several homes and forced many to evacuate in Northern California, where hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze for days.
California recorded its worst fire season in 2020, with around 4.1 million estimated acres burned last year.
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