Stephen King Says Oscars Should Be Canceled

Stephen King wants the Oscars canceled in light of the Los Angeles wildfires
Stephen King is not only declining to vote for this years Academy Awards nominees, but he doesn’t believe that the ceremony should happen.
The 2025 Oscars are happening. Here's how Hollywood is thinking about the ceremony after wildfires ravaged Los Angeles area.
As of now, thousands of structures have been destroyed and at least 27 people have died as a result of fires in Altadena, Malibu and Pacific Palisades. Focusing on a ceremony that spotlights wealthy stars and the “glitz” of the red carpet could potentially be seen as tone-deaf, some celebrities have argued.
Stephen King Is ‘Not Voting in the Oscars’ and Says ‘They Should Cancel Them’: ‘No Glitz With Los Angeles on Fire’
Stephen King announced on his Bluesky profile that he will not be voting for the Oscars this year due to the L.A. fires. He also believes the Oscars ceremony should be canceled amid the devastation in Los Angeles. The show remains set for Sunday, March 2, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.
Stephen King Argues That The 2025 Oscars Should Be Cancelled Because Of The Los Angeles Fires, But There Is A Better Option Available
Stephen King says he won't be voting for the 2025 Oscars.
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Stephen King Oscars Remark Gains Traction Online Amid LA Fires
Stephen King has called for this year's Oscars ceremony to be canceled amid the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The Pet Sematary author declared he wouldn't vote for any nominees this year because of his belief the event shouldn't go ahead.
Stephen King's blunt seven-word stand to cancel Oscars as Los Angeles wildfires rage
Horror maestro Stephen King has voiced his opinion that the Oscars should take a backseat this year due to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. The 77-year-old literary icon took to Bluesky to state he will be abstaining from voting for the Oscars,
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