
The Oscar nominations announcement has been delayed for a second time as wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles, and the nominations voting period has been extended until Friday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The nominations announcement is now slated to take place Jan. 23 at 5:30 a.m. PT. It will be a virtual event without in-person media coverage, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Monday.
Main Idea: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences delayed the Oscar nominations announcement and extended voting as Los Angeles wildfires disrupt the awards season.
Key Points:
Wildfires in Los Angeles are disrupting Oscars and Grammy events, showing how disaster can cancel plans, shift work, and redirect resources away from normal business and entertainment.
The Academy and music groups are moving money and attention toward wildfire relief, which can help affected workers, first responders, and nearby communities.
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Central organization announcing the Oscar nominations delay, voting extension, and other schedule changes.
Named organization announcing the Grammys will proceed as planned amid the wildfire response.
Academy President quoted alongside Bill Kramer on the scheduling changes and response to the fires.
Company canceling Grammy-related events and redirecting resources to wildfire relief.
Named venue where the Oscars ceremony is still planned to take place.
Recording Academy and MusiCares CEO quoted about fundraising and honoring first responders.
Recipient of the Academy’s $750,000 donation for wildfire relief.
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Streaming company whose series launch was delayed because of the wildfire-related disruption.