The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences sent a letter to members today ahead of Thursday’s Oscar nominations that said the ceremony will “honor Los Angeles as the city of dreams” and “reflect on the recent events while highlighting the strength,

Best Original Song nominees will not perform at the 2025 Oscars, according to a letter sent to Academy members, which also indicated that the show will honor those fighting L.A. fires.

When it comes to this year’s Oscars, it won’t be the same old (best) song. With the Motion Picture Academy insistent the show will go on as scheduled on March 2 despite calls from the likes of Jean Smart and Stephen King to cancel the ceremony amid the devastating wildfires still burning in the Los