2025 Grammy Awards to proceed as planned; raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire relief

The 2025 Grammy Awards will go ahead as planned on February 2, airing live from the venue in Los Angeles.
Despite the ongoing devastation caused by wildfires in the region, the show will not only celebrate music but will also serve as a fundraiser for the relief efforts, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
In light of the catastrophic wildfires that have swept through Los Angeles, the Recording Academy has announced that this year’s Grammys will take on a significant new role.The telecast will raise funds to aid wildfire relief efforts and honour the bravery of the first responders who have risked their lives in combating the flames.
“We mourn the loss of life and destruction that have come to our city in recent days,” adding, “In response to this crisis, we are committed to providing ongoing assistance, including a USD 1 million donation that has already helped raise over USD 2 million in emergency aid to those in need,” said Harvey Mason Jr, CEO of the Recording Academy, in a letter sent to Academy members, as per The Hollywood Reporter.
The show will still take place with Beyonce leading the nominations with 10 nods.
“This year’s show will carry a renewed sense of purpose: raising additional funds to support wildfire relief efforts and honouring the bravery and dedication of first responders who risk their lives to protect ours,” they said, as per The Hollywood Reporter. (ANI)