The Awards Shows, Sports Events and More Cancelled or Delayed Amid the Devastating Fires in Southern California

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty

Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty

Beginning on Jan. 7, rapid fires moving in and around the L.A. area have pushed tens of thousands to flee the region,leaving their homes behind. Accordingly, many television shows, award shows and related events have been postponed or cancelled for the time being as first responders work to contain the deadly fires.

In addition to the postponements, actressJean Smartput out a plea on Wednesday, encouraging the entertainment industry to notair any of the award shows this yearand instead, donate the money that would have been spent to the victims of these flames.

“ATTENTION! With ALL due respect, during Hollywood’s season of celebration, I hope any of the networks television the upcoming awards will seriously consider NOT televising them and donating the revenue they would have garnered to the victims of the fires and the firefighters,” she wrote on Instagram.

01of 13The Critics Choice AwardsCritics Choice AssociationWhile the 2025 Critics Choice Awards were set to air on Sunday, Jan. 12, the Chelsea Handler-hosted ceremonyhas been postponed until Jan. 26and will take place at the Barker Hangar.“This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected,” said Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin in a statement.

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The Critics Choice Awards

Critics Choice Association

While the 2025 Critics Choice Awards were set to air on Sunday, Jan. 12, the Chelsea Handler-hosted ceremonyhas been postponed until Jan. 26and will take place at the Barker Hangar.

“This unfolding tragedy has already had a profound impact on our community. All our thoughts and prayers are with those battling the devastating fires and with all who have been affected,” said Critics Choice Association CEO Joey Berlin in a statement.

02of 13Oscars Nominations and VotingAl Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via GettyThe film academy announced on Jan. 8 that the nomination announcements for the 97th Academy Awards has been postponed from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19 and that voters will now have until Jan. 14 to cast their votes, theL.A. Timesreported.

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Oscars Nominations and Voting

Al Seib/A.M.P.A.S. via Getty

The film academy announced on Jan. 8 that the nomination announcements for the 97th Academy Awards has been postponed from Jan. 17 to Jan. 19 and that voters will now have until Jan. 14 to cast their votes, theL.A. Timesreported.

03of 13’America’s Got Talent’Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell.Trae Patton/NBCIn a post to Instagram,America’s Got Talentannounced that the upcoming Pasadena auditions, originally set to take place on Jan. 12, have been postponed.“Your safety is our top priority. We will announce a new audition date soon. Stay safe,” thepost said.

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‘America’s Got Talent’

Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, Sofia Vergara and Simon Cowell.Trae Patton/NBC

Trae Patton/NBC

In a post to Instagram,America’s Got Talentannounced that the upcoming Pasadena auditions, originally set to take place on Jan. 12, have been postponed.

“Your safety is our top priority. We will announce a new audition date soon. Stay safe,” thepost said.

04of 13’Jimmy Kimmel Live’Jimmy Kimmel.Randy Holmes/ABC via GettyJimmy Kimmel Live’s Jan. 8 taping — which included guests Cynthia Erivo, Brian Jordan Alvarez and Victoria Canal — was cancelled,Varietyreported.

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‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’

Jimmy Kimmel.Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty

Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty

Jimmy Kimmel Live’s Jan. 8 taping — which included guests Cynthia Erivo, Brian Jordan Alvarez and Victoria Canal — was cancelled,Varietyreported.

05of 13Los Angeles Rams GameLos Angeles RamsThe Jan. 13 wild card game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikingswas moved from L.A. to Arizona.

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Los Angeles Rams Game

Los Angeles Rams

The Jan. 13 wild card game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikingswas moved from L.A. to Arizona.

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‘After Midnight’

Taylor Tomlinson on ‘After Midnight.'.Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty

Terence Patrick/CBS via Getty

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Jake Borelli, Chandra Wilson and James Pickens Jr.Disney/Anne Marie Fox

Disney/Anne Marie Fox

Inaddition to late night shows, sets of ABC shows such asGrey’s AnatomyandDoctor Odysseywere dark on Jan. 8. For CBS, the studio decided to wrap productions early on shows likeNCISandNCIS: Origins.The Price Is Rightis also stopping production indefinitely.

NBCUniversal halted production onHacks, TedandSuits: L.A.,among other things, and the closure of the Warner Bros. studio lot affected production of shows such asAbbott ElementaryandThe Pitt,perVariety.

08of 13BAFTA Tea PartyThe 2024 BAFTA Tea Party.Emma McIntyre/GettyThe British Academy of Film and Television Arts Tea Party, originally scheduled for Saturday Jan. 11, has been cancelled, theL.A. Timesshared Wednesday.“In light of the dangerous winds and wildfires in Los Angeles, we are cancelling this weekend’s BAFTA Tea Party,” the organization wrote in a statement, per the outlet. “The safety of our colleagues, friends and peers in Los Angeles remains our utmost priority and our thoughts are with everyone impacted.”

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BAFTA Tea Party

The 2024 BAFTA Tea Party.Emma McIntyre/Getty

Emma McIntyre/Getty

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Tea Party, originally scheduled for Saturday Jan. 11, has been cancelled, theL.A. Timesshared Wednesday.

“In light of the dangerous winds and wildfires in Los Angeles, we are cancelling this weekend’s BAFTA Tea Party,” the organization wrote in a statement, per the outlet. “The safety of our colleagues, friends and peers in Los Angeles remains our utmost priority and our thoughts are with everyone impacted.”

09of 13AFI Awards LuncheonThe AFI Awards Luncheon 2023.Stefanie Keenan/GettyThe AFI Awards luncheon, which was set to take place on Friday Jan. 10, has been postponed indefinitely, multiple outlets reported.“Given the tragedies that prevail in Los Angeles,” a statement from AFI said perUSA Today. “The spirit of community we strive for will be unachievable on Friday.”

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AFI Awards Luncheon

The AFI Awards Luncheon 2023.Stefanie Keenan/Getty

Stefanie Keenan/Getty

The AFI Awards luncheon, which was set to take place on Friday Jan. 10, has been postponed indefinitely, multiple outlets reported.

“Given the tragedies that prevail in Los Angeles,” a statement from AFI said perUSA Today. “The spirit of community we strive for will be unachievable on Friday.”

10of 13WGA NominationsThe Writers Guild of America West building in L.A.Michael Buckner/Variety via GettyLike the film academy, WGA East and West announced that they were postponing their nominations until Jan. 13.

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WGA Nominations

The Writers Guild of America West building in L.A.Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty

Like the film academy, WGA East and West announced that they were postponing their nominations until Jan. 13.

11of 13’The Last Showgirl’ L.A. premiereBillie Lourd, Kiernan Shipka, Pamela Anderson, Brenda Song and Jamie Lee Curtis .Gareth Cattermole/GettyDeadlinereported on Jan. 8 that they’d heard the Jan. 9 L.A. premiere of Pamela Anderson’sThe Last Showgirlhad been cancelled.

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‘The Last Showgirl’ L.A. premiere

Billie Lourd, Kiernan Shipka, Pamela Anderson, Brenda Song and Jamie Lee Curtis .Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Gareth Cattermole/Getty

Deadlinereported on Jan. 8 that they’d heard the Jan. 9 L.A. premiere of Pamela Anderson’sThe Last Showgirlhad been cancelled.

12of 13’Unstoppable' L.A. PremiereJennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome in “Unstoppable.".Amazon MGM StudiosOtherpremieres have also been halted, including the Jan. 7 L.A. debut ofJennifer Lopez’s new movieUnstoppableat the DGA Theater.Tuesday’s TCL Chinese Theatre premiere ofWolf Manwas also cancelled.

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‘Unstoppable’ L.A. Premiere

Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jerome in “Unstoppable.".Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios

Otherpremieres have also been halted, including the Jan. 7 L.A. debut ofJennifer Lopez’s new movieUnstoppableat the DGA Theater.

Tuesday’s TCL Chinese Theatre premiere ofWolf Manwas also cancelled.

13of 13The Los Angeles Lakers Jan. 9 GameCrypto.com Arena in 2023.Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via GettyOn Jan. 9, the L.A. Lakers announced on social media that they were rescheduling their game that evening"to focus on what matters most today.”

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The Los Angeles Lakers Jan. 9 Game

Crypto.com Arena in 2023.Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty

Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty

On Jan. 9, the L.A. Lakers announced on social media that they were rescheduling their game that evening"to focus on what matters most today.”

source: people.com