The Oscars have shared details about how they will honor the city of Los Angeles amid the devastation caused by wildfires, along with other updates to this year’s ceremony. In a letter sent to Academy members, CEO Bill Kramer and President Janet Yang outlined plans for the 97th Oscars ceremony, set to take place on […]

Marilyn and Jeffrey Katzenberg are donating $5 million for film and television workers affected by the recent L.A. fires. “The wildfire devastation is unlike anything Los Angeles has ever faced, and we must acturgently to help people in immediate need,” said Jeffrey Katzenberg. “Marilyn and I are heartbroken for our friends and colleagues whose lives […]

Multihouse and Bond Companies have announced MultiCon, a wildfire benefit for United Way of Greater Los Angeles. The day-long celebration of community, set for Feb. 22 at The Preserve L.A., aims to raise vital funds for the recovery of Los Angeles in the wake of devastating wildfires. The first batch of celebrity guests donating their […]

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Friday appointed longtime L.A. businessman and civic leader Steve Soboroff to head rebuilding efforts in the Pacific Palisades following the raging wildfire that devastated the area. “Steve Soboroff’s name is attached to hope,” Bass said at a press conference announcing Soboroff’s new role. “It is attached to energy, and it is […]

Gwen Stefani’s No Doubt is reuniting for the FireAid benefit concerts to raise money for those most affected by the Los Angeles wildfires. Taking place at both the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum on Jan. 30, the one-night event will also feature performances from Billie Eilish, Jelly Roll, Joni Mitchell, Lady Gaga, John Mayer with […]

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag were planning to celebrate the 15th anniversary of “Superficial” when tragedy hit: the wildfires in California burned down their home in Pacific Palisades. “It’s just the weirdest, craziest time,” Pratt tells Variety via Zoom. “When everything was going on, I saw an email pop up that the album was going […]

The Weeknd has committed to donating $1 million to Los Angeles firefighters and residents following the devastating wildfires that ravaged the city. The singer (born Abel Tesfaye) announced that he will donate the sum to various organizations including the LAFD Foundation, GoFundMe’s Wildfire Relief Fund and LA Regional Bank. His humanitarian efforts are being made […]

The “Fire Country” cast has come together to support the first responders who are helping with the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires and asking for viewers to do everything they can to help. “We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of the firefighters and first responders who are risking their lives and tirelessly […]

Taylor Swift is sharing how she’s lending a helping hand amid the devastating L.A. wildfires, and she’s encouraging her supporters to do the same. In a post shared to her Instagram story on Thursday afternoon, Swift wrote, “The fires in California have devastated so many families, and it’s been heartbreaking to see these stories unfold. […]

Lady Gaga, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, Katy Perry, Sting, Billie Eilish and Finneas, the Red Hot Chilli Peppers and more will play the upcoming FireAid benefit concerts on Jan. 30 at the Inuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The shows will also feature performances by Earth, Wind and Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, […]

Spotify has canceled its Grammy week events in the wake of the Los Angeles wildfires, including its annual Best New Artist party and its 2025 Songwriter of the Year party. In a newsroom post on Spotify’s website, Joe Hadley, the company’s global head of music partnerships and audience, explained that they are canceling their Grammy […]

Stephen King announced on his Bluesky profile that he will not be voting for the Oscars this year due to the L.A. fires. He also believes the Oscars ceremony should be canceled amid the devastation in Los Angeles. The show remains set for Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. “Not voting in […]

During those frightening, early moments of the L.A.-area wildfires last week, I was obsessively flipping from one local TV station to the next to get my fill of coverage. ABC 7, KTLA, KCAL (which also airs on CBS 2), NBC 4, Fox 11… they were all on the front lines, sharing valuable information while chronicling […]

Location Managers Guild International members with location scouting photos taken in the L.A. area, including of homes in Pacific Palisades and Altadena, are aiming to assist families that lost homes in the devastating L.A. fires by providing them with pictures of their residences for insurance claims. LMGI board member Danny Finn relates that individual members […]

Leonardo DiCaprio has donated $1 million to Los Angeles fire relief efforts. “The Los Angeles wildfires are devastating our city,” the Oscar winner wrote in a message on Instagram stories. “I am committing $1 million in partnership with @rewild’s Rapid Response Program to support both urgent needs and post-fire recovery efforts. Initial aid will immediately […]

As 2024 drew to a close, production in the Greater Los Angeles area had increased by 6.2 percent in the last quarter, according to FilmLA’s latest report. Most production types had achieved gains in the fourth quarter, except for reality TV, which continues to be on a decline. This year had promised to be a […]

YouTube, Google, Meta and Snap are pitching in to help L.A. recover from the wildfires that have caused devastation across the region and forced thousands to evacuate in the past week. Google and YouTube are contributing $15 million to L.A.-area relief organizations. Meta, CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are making a combined […]

It was after midnight on Wednesday when “The Ark” writer and producer John-Paul Nickel and his wife Jennifer Nickel, a costume designer on “Gotham Knights,” were on the Target Rooftop in La Canada, Flintridge watching as the Eaton fire spread. “It was like something out of Mount Doom in ‘Lord of the Rings,’” John-Paul Nickel says. […]

The Critics Choice awards has now set a new ceremony date for Friday, Feb. 7. The show will still be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica with Chelsea Handler still on board to host. The show was initially scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 12, and then postponed to Jan. 26 due to the devastating […]