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Stephen King Leads Oscars BOYCOTT As He Urges Ceremony To Be Canceled: ‘No Glitter When Los Angeles Is On Fire’

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Bestselling author Stephen King has called for the 2025 Oscars to be canceled due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have killed at least 25 people; seen in 2024

Bestselling author Stephen King has called for the cancellation of the 2025 Oscars amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that killed at least 25 people.

As two major fires continue to burn in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the American writer known as the King of Horror revealed he is firmly against the Academy Awards going ahead as Southern California battles one of the most destructive natural disasters in the world. history. .

Out of respect for the thousands of heartbroken families who have lost their homes and businesses or been displaced due to evacuation orders, the 77-year-old Portland resident took to Bluesky to reveal that he was “not voting for the Oscars this year.”

‘IMHO (in my humble opinion) they should cancel them. No glitter now that Los Angeles is on fire,” the novelist, who has sold more than 400 million books worldwide, wrote on the platform, which he joined after recently deleting X.

His post received more than 45,100 likes within 24 hours and sparked debate among his fans, who were divided over whether the show should go ahead.

Bestselling author Stephen King has called for the 2025 Oscars to be canceled due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires that have killed at least 25 people; seen in 2024

“Please reconsider. The Oscars are in just over a month. I think it might be useful to continue with it at that time. LA took a huge hit,” one person replied. “The Oscars can be a vehicle to raise money and lift spirits. Art is important, both in good and bad times.’

“The city needs them, even if you don’t. They employ many people and help support and promote one of our largest industries. Whining about the Oscars is the exact opposite of supporting our city,” wrote another.

A third said: ‘America needs a good distraction from all the pain and suffering we go through every day.’

A fourth commented: ‘Totally understand that point of view. However, I would like to note that the events/after-parties are super helpful to the LA economy. There are servers, drivers, glam teams, carpenters – the list goes on. All these middle and working class people will be out of work if the shows are cancelled.”

Others agreed with King or should be relocated, as “many of these workers live in the Hollywood-style satellite towns of Altadena, Pasadena, Sierra Madre and Monrovia.”

Earlier this week, the Academy announced the cancellation of the annual Oscar Nominees Luncheon, scheduled for February 10.

According to Variety“The Academy will reallocate $250,000 from the nominees’ luncheon to the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s wildfire relief efforts, bringing the total contribution to $1 million.”

While the Academy Awards are still scheduled for March 2, the Oscar nominations were postponed until Thursday, January 23.

As the two major fires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades continue to burn, the American writer known as the King of Horror revealed that he is firmly against the Academy Awards going ahead while Southern California experiences one of the most destructive natural disasters in the South. California fights. history (Palisades Fire seen above on January 7, 2025)

As the two major fires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades continue to burn, the American writer known as the King of Horror revealed that he is firmly against the Academy Awards going ahead while Southern California experiences one of the most destructive natural disasters in the South. California fights. history (Palisades Fire seen above on January 7, 2025)

Out of respect for the thousands of heartbroken families who have lost their homes and businesses or been displaced due to evacuation orders, the 77-year-old Portland resident took to Bluesky to reveal that he was

Out of respect for the thousands of heartbroken families who have lost their homes and businesses or been displaced due to evacuation orders, the 77-year-old Portland resident took to Bluesky to reveal that he was “not voting for the Oscars this year.”

The Academy previously offered a two-day extension of the voting window “to give members more time to cast their votes,” delaying the announcement of nominations until January 19, when thousands were evacuated from their homes.

On Monday, CEO Bill Kramer and Academy President Janet Yang confirmed that the nominations for the 97th Oscars will be moved to January 23 in a virtual event “without in-person media coverage.”

“We are all devastated by the impact of the fires and the profound loss suffered by so many in our community,” a joint statement said.

“The Academy has always been a unifying force within the film industry, and we are committed to standing together despite the hardships.”

“Due to the still active fires in the Los Angeles area, we feel it is necessary to extend our voting period and move the date of announcing our nominations to give our members additional time.”

His post received more than 45,100 likes within 24 hours and sparked debate among his fans, who were divided over whether the show should go on.

His post received more than 45,100 likes within 24 hours and sparked debate among his fans, who were divided over whether the show should go on.

The Oscars ceremony remains scheduled for Sunday, March 2 at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood; Emma Stone imagined herself receiving her Oscar in 2024

The Oscars ceremony remains scheduled for Sunday, March 2 at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood; Emma Stone imagined herself receiving her Oscar in 2024

The Oscars ceremony remains scheduled for Sunday, March 2 at the Dolby Theater at Ovation Hollywood.

“Our members always share how important it is for us to come together as a community, and we are committed to using this opportunity to celebrate our resilient and compassionate industry,” the joint statement said.

“We also look forward to honoring our frontline workers who helped with the fires, recognizing those affected and encouraging people to join the Academy to support the relief efforts.

“We will get through this together and bring a sense of healing to our global film community.”

The fires have thrown Hollywood’s awards season into disarray, including postponing nominations for the Critics Choice Awards and Producers Guild Awards.

Meanwhile, the screening of a new Netflix series starring the Duchess of Sussex, in which she invites friends and famous guests to a California estate, was also postponed due to the fires.

Earlier this Monday it was announced that the voting period has been extended until January 17 - after previously being postponed to January 14. The nominations will now be announced on January 23.

Earlier this Monday it was announced that the voting period has been extended until January 17 – after previously being postponed to January 14. The nominations will now be announced on January 23.

The eight-part series Love, Meghan, in which the former actress shares cooking, gardening and hosting tips, will now premiere on March 4 instead of January 15.

The Duchess said in a statement to Tudum, Netflix’s official partner site: ‘I am grateful to my partners at Netflix for their support in delaying the launch while we focus on the needs of those affected by the bushfires in my home state. of California.”

She and her husband, the Duke of Sussex, hugged residents and spoke to emergency services at a meal distribution site for people affected by the fires on Friday.

California’s massive fires have killed 24 people, devastated communities and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their properties, including areas full of celebrity homes.

The 97th Oscars will take place on March 2 and will be hosted by comedian and TV personality Conan O'Brien; seen in 2023 in NYC

The 97th Oscars will take place on March 2 and will be hosted by comedian and TV personality Conan O’Brien; seen in 2023 in NYC

Actors Mel Gibson, Miles Teller, Jeff Bridges, Billy Crystal, Jamie Chung and Bryan Greenberg are among the Hollywood stars who have lost their homes.

American reality star Paris Hilton has launched an emergency fund to support displaced families. The start was a personal donation of $100,000 (£82,000) after she saw her Malibu house ‘burned to the ground live on television’.

The Hills stars Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag, talk show host Ricki Lake and songwriter Diane Warren have also lost property, with reports that Sir Anthony Hopkins’ home burned to the ground in the Pacific Palisades fire.

American actress Jennifer Garner was among the stars who volunteered by providing food assistance to evacuees and emergency services, working with World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres at one of the charity’s pop-up locations in California.

Rory Sykes, a former child star of British descent who was blind and had cerebral palsy, also died “unnecessarily” during the Los Angeles wildfires, according to his mother, Shelley Sykes.

She told Australian TV channel Network 10 that he died of carbon monoxide poisoning.

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