Stephen King Says Oscars Should Be Canceled

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 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.
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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