As three devastating wildfires continue to spread across the greater Los Angeles area, music and music-related events, including several related to the city’s current film awards season, are being canceled or postponed out of safety concerns and out of respect for music. .
As announcements of postponements and cancellations continue to come in, we’re tracking an updated list below. (These are sorted in descending order of announcements, so you’ll find the latest cancellations at the top.)
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better person Premiere
Paramount Pictures cancels Los Angeles premiere of upcoming Robbie Williams biopic better person “Due to dangerous conditions in Los Angeles, we are canceling tomorrow’s premiere of ‘Better People,'” a studio spokesperson said on Wednesday (January 8). “Our thoughts are with those affected by the devastating fires caused by these conditions, We encourage everyone to stay safe and follow the guidance and orders of local officials and government agencies.
critics choice award
The annual film and TV awards ceremony, which was originally scheduled to be held at the Santa Monica Airport on Sunday (January 12), was postponed to January 26 at the Santa Monica Airport. Nominees for the best song award include Miley Cyrs (Miley Cyrs), special Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, Selena Gomez and Maren Morris. “This ongoing tragedy has had a profound impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and all those affected. Joey Berlin in a statement.
unstoppable Premiere
A red carpet screening of the wrestling drama starring Jennifer Lopez in West Hollywood on Tuesday night (January 7) was also canceled due to a fire. “Due to safety concerns regarding increased winds and fire outbreaks in Los Angeles today, we regret to inform you that we will be canceling tonight’s premiere of Unstoppable,” the studio said in a statement. “While we very much look forward to being with you Celebrating this wonderful and inspiring film, but safety is our top priority, we encourage everyone to watch Unstoppable on Prime Video, where it will launch globally on January 16th.
emilia perez music events
The Hollywood event celebrating the music of the Netflix film starring Selena Gomez was scheduled to feature songwriters/composers Camille & Clément and star Cara Sofia Karla Sofía Gascón attended, but the event was canceled by streaming media.
Completely unknown screening and dinner
A screening and dinner of the Bob Dylan biopic starring Timothée Chalamet scheduled for Thursday (January 9) at the San Vicente Bungalow in West Hollywood has been postponed.
American Film Center pays tribute to artifacts
The awards ceremony, which honors individuals in 14 filmmaking categories including music over the past year, was originally scheduled to take place at the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood on Thursday (January 9). It was postponed and a new date will be announced at a later date. “Due to dangerous ongoing fire and wind conditions, we have decided to postpone tomorrow’s (January 9) Craft Tribute event in Egypt. We will update you on the new date as soon as we know it,” a statement released by the organization said.
selena gomez rare Pop-up window
A pop-up event is scheduled to be held at Complex LA from Friday to Sunday (January 10th to 12th) to celebrate Gomez’s fifth anniversary rare The album was delayed.
Oscar nominations announced
On Wednesday (January 8), the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Bill Cramer It was announced that due to the wildfires, the voting window for the 97th Oscar nominations will be extended by two days to Tuesday (January 14), and the Oscar nomination announcement time will also be moved from January 17 to January 19. Our deepest condolences to those affected by the sex fire,” Cramer said in a statement. “Many of our members and industry colleagues live and work in the Los Angeles area, and we miss you.”
