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UMG cancels Grammys events, directs funds to Los Angeles wildfire victims

A fire fighting helicopter drops water as the Palisades fire grows near the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood. [Patrick T. Fallon / AFP]

Universal Music Group (UMG) has decided to cancel all of its Grammy-related events, including its artist showcase and after-party. This move comes in response to the devastating wildfires currently affecting Los Angeles.

In a statement, UMG expressed its deepest gratitude to the first responders working tirelessly to combat the fires.

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