Beyonce accepts the award for Best Dance/Electronic Album for “Renaissance” at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on February 5, 2023 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend prompted containment of fires in and around Los Angeles, but the fires’ effects on the entertainment world continue.
Several projects and awards shows have been delayed and the Producers Guild opted not to announce its nominations on Sunday due to the ongoing effects of the fire. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, also announced that she would not be launching a Netflix lifestyle show until March.
Celebrities and entertainment organizations are pledging millions to help those who have been displaced or lost their homes, and Beyoncé is pledging millions to help families in the Eaton Fire area.
While firefighters were able to push flames out of several populated areas over the weekend, strong winds are expected to resume this week and last into 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 you will find more information about how the fires are affecting celebrities and the world of entertainment.
Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to help fight Los Angeles area wildfires
Beyoncé has contributed $2.5 million to the newly launched Los Angeles Fire Relief Fund created by her charitable foundation, BeyGOOD.
The announcement came via the BeyGOOD foundation’s Instagram account on Sunday. “The fund is intended to help families in the Altadena/Pasadena area who lost their homes, and churches and community centers to address the immediate needs of those affected by the wildfires.” the title said.
Founded in 2013, the BeyGOOD Foundation focuses on economic equity, through “support marginalized programs with limited resources” according to its mission statement.
Last week, Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, shared that her Malibu bungalow was destroyed in the Los Angeles area fires. “It was my favorite place, my sanctuary, my sacred and happy place. “Now it’s gone.” she wrote on Instagram.
“God bless all the brave men and women of our fire department who risked their lives in dangerous conditions.”
The Screen Actors Guild announced over the weekend that it would commit $1 million to help members affected by the fires. While much attention has been paid to stars who have lost their homes, numerous less famous industry workers have also lost their homes or been displaced by the fires.
Meghan delays the launch of the Netflix series
The Duchess of Sussex has delayed the release of her new Netflix series due to the wildfires that have ravaged the Los Angeles area.
“Love, Meghan.” It was scheduled to debut Wednesday, but the streaming service said Sunday it supports its request to push the premiere to focus on helping those affected by the fires.
The Duchess was born and raised in Los Angeles and now lives in Montecito, California, with Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and their two children.
On Saturday, the royal couple visited Pasadena to hand out food and water to fire victims and thank first responders.
“Love, Meghan.” is a lifestyle show in which the Duchess chats with famous friends and demonstrates tasks such as flower arranging and baking. “I’ve always loved taking something pretty ordinary and elevating it.” Meghan says in the trailer. The program will now launch on March 4.
Composer Arnold Schoenberg’s original work lost in fires
The works of publisher Arnold Schoenberg say that the composer’s original manuscripts and scores were lost in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Belmont Music Publishers, located in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, made the announcement Sunday.
“We have lost our entire inventory of sales and rental materials” the company said in a statement. “We hope that in the near future we will be able to ‘rise from the ashes’ completely digitally. … There are some scores and performance materials that we have digital scans of.”
Born in Austria, Schoenberg moved to the United States when the Nazis took power and settled in Los Angeles, where he died in 1951.
Schoenberg attracted attention for a 12-tone composition technique and, together with his students, including Alban Berg and Anton Webern, became known as the Second Viennese School. Among his best-known works are “Ewartung” “Gurre-Lieder”, “Verklärte Night” and “Pierrot Lunaire.”
Broadway sending its love
Nonprofit fundraising group Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS has awarded $500,000 in emergency grants to help Los Angeles area residents and first responders with meals, shelter, medical care, clothing and assistance emergency finance.
Broadway Cares has sent $250,000 to the Entertainment Community Fund, $100,000 to the California Fire Foundation’s Fire and Disaster Relief Fund, $100,000 to the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and $50,000 to Project Angel Food, a longtime Broadway Cares beneficiary.
“These wildfires have left deep scars, but they have also sparked a powerful wave of support from Broadway to the West Coast.” said Robert E. Wankel, board chair of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and executive director of The Shubert Organization.
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