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Ripples of L.A. Fires Continue As Meghan Delays Netflix Series Launch, Composer’s Works Lost
Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue. The Oscar nominations have been delayed and the film academy announced Monday that it would cancel a gathering of nominees due to the fire. It's the latest shift to Hollywood's awards season and other projects are also being delayed. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced Sunday she would not launch a Netflix lifestyles program as planned this week and would wait until March. Celebrities and entertainment organizations are pledging millions to help those who have been displaced or lost their homes, with Beyoncรฉ directly millions to help families in the Eaton fire area. While firefighters over the weekend were able to push the flames away from several populated areas, strong winds are expected to resume this week and last through Wednesday. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and 24 people have died as a result of the fires. More are reported missing and officials expect that number to increase. Here's more on how the fires are affecting celebrities and the entertainment world. Beyoncรฉ donates $2.5 million to Los Angeles-area wildfire relief Beyoncรฉ has contributed $2.5 million to a newly launched LA Fire Relief Fund created by her charitable foundation, BeyGOOD. The announcement arrived via the BeyGOOD foundation Instagram account on Sunday. "The fund is earmarked to aid families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and to churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires," the caption read. Founded in 2013, the BeyGOOD foundation concentrates on economic equity, by... Read More