'Emilia Perez' tops Oscar nominations in fire-hit Hollywood

Voting deadlines had to be extended this month, as Los Angeles, the US entertainment capital and home city of the Academy Awards, was devastated by multiple blazes that have killed more than two dozen people and forced tens of thousands to flee.

In this handout photo provided by The Academy, (L-R) Bowen Yang and Rachel Sennott present the nominees for Actress in a Supporting Role onstage during the 97th Oscars Nominations Announcement at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on January 23, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. (AFP)