The Academy has confirmed that the Oscars will go on as planned for March 2nd. “After consultation with ABC, our board, and other key stakeholders in the Los Angeles and film communities, we have made the carefully considered decision to proceed with the 97th Oscars ceremony as planned on March 2nd,

Amid the ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, baseless rumours have surfaced suggesting the possible cancellation of the 97th Academy Awards, scheduled for Sunday, March 2, in Hollywood. The claims, lacking any credible foundation,

Oscar nominations, other awards season events and several LA-based shows have been affected by the California fires.