<p>British rock band Queen sold more albums in North America than any other artist in the first half of 2019, as music featured in movies and television sent streaming and downloads soaring.<br />
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A midyear report by Nielsen Music released on Thursday said the soundtrack to the musical 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' which won four Oscars in February, was the best-selling rock title of the first six months of 2019, with Queen`s 'Greatest Hits 1' compilation coming in second.<br />
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Queen sold more than 731,000 albums - more than any other artist - as well as the most digital songs with more than 1.3 million downloads, Nielsen said.<br />
Queen in February became the first rock band to open the Oscars when it kicked off the annual ceremony in Hollywood with a live performance of 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions.'<br />
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Lady Gaga and actor-director Bradley Cooper`s steamy performance on the Oscars stage of their winning duet 'Shallow' from 'A Star is Born' also sent sales soaring. The romantic ballad has seen some 648,000 digital song downloads so far this year, the report said.<br />
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The Elton John biopic 'Rocketman'&nbsp;fueled a 138% gain in album sales for the British singer-songwriter in the first week after the movie`s release on May 31.<br />
Rapper Post Malone`s collaboration with Swae Lee on the song 'Sunflower'&nbsp;shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts in January after being featured in the animated movie 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.'<br />
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The song saw a 170% increase in radio play, and the video had been viewed more than 642 million times on YouTube.&nbsp;The report used data compiled by Nielsen Music between Jan. 4 and June 20.</p>


British rock band Queen sold more albums in North America than any other artist in the first half of 2019, as music featured in movies and television sent streaming and downloads soaring.

British rock band Queen sold more albums in North America than any other artist in the first half of 2019, as music featured in movies and television sent streaming and downloads soaring. A midyear report by Nielsen Music released on Thursday said the soundtrack to the musical 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' which won four Oscars in February, was the best-selling rock title of the first six months of 2019, with Queen`s 'Greatest Hits 1' compilation coming in second. Queen sold more than 731,000 albums - more than any other artist - as well as the most digital songs with more than 1.3 million downloads, Nielsen said. Queen in February became the first rock band to open the Oscars when it kicked off the annual ceremony in Hollywood with a live performance of 'We Will Rock You' and 'We Are the Champions.' Lady Gaga and actor-director Bradley Cooper`s steamy performance on the Oscars stage of their winning duet 'Shallow' from 'A Star is Born' also sent sales soaring. The romantic ballad has seen some 648,000 digital song downloads so far this year, the report said. The Elton John biopic 'Rocketman' fueled a 138% gain in album sales for the British singer-songwriter in the first week after the movie`s release on May 31. Rapper Post Malone`s collaboration with Swae Lee on the song 'Sunflower' shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts in January after being featured in the animated movie 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.' The song saw a 170% increase in radio play, and the video had been viewed more than 642 million times on YouTube. The report used data compiled by Nielsen Music between Jan. 4 and June 20.

'Bohemian Rhapsody' movie makes magic for Queen as music sales soar

<p>The film, which was the toast of Hollywood this award season, might just be getting a sequel. &nbsp;If reports are to believed, Freddie Mercury's biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' could land a second movie. Queen's music video director Rudi Dolezal has hinted that talks are on for a sequel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The director says the band and its management are lining up behind a sequel to the smash hit which earned multiple Oscars this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dolezal, who directed videos for the band, and became close with late Freddie Mercury during his life, gave a hint on a possible sequel during an interview about Queen`s manager Jim Beach. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bohemian-rhapsody-review-rami-malek-is-picth-perfect-as-rockstar-freddie-mercury-177616">Read the review of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' here.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>"I'm sure he plans a sequel that starts with Live Aid." Dolezal added that the follow-up film is now "being heavily discussed in the Queen family".</p>

<p>'Bohemian Rhapsody', which was released in India by Fox Star Studios, is a biopic on Mercury and the band Queen, and explores the rise of the band with a focus on the Indian-origin lead singer`s personal life, his sexuality and the way he dealt with his fame.</p>

<p>Beach also served as one of producers of the movie which has made more than $870 million worldwide. The rock biopic won four Oscars last month including Best Actor for actor Rami Malek. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/oscars-2019-winners-list-199535">See full list of winners at Oscars 2019</a></p>

<p>The movie ends with Mercury and the band`s iconic Live Aid performance, which is around the time that Dolezal began working with Queen -- beginning with their 1985 song 'One vision'. He ended up doing around 30 videos for the band and its members, ending with Mercury`s final video shoot for "These are the days of our Lives" in 1991, the same year the singer died.</p>

<p>Queen guitarist Brian May has hinted about a sequel to the film, and that there`s more of Mercury`s tale to tell. He quipped in an interview of the project, "I think Live Aid is a good point to leave it. Who knows, there might be a sequel".</p>


The film, which was the toast of Hollywood this award season, might just be getting a sequel. If reports are to believed, Freddie Mercury's biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' could land a second movie.

The film, which was the toast of Hollywood this award season, might just be getting a sequel. If reports are to believed, Freddie Mercury's biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' could land a second movie. Queen's music video director Rudi Dolezal has hinted that talks are on for a sequel. The director says the band and its management are lining up behind a sequel to the smash hit which earned multiple Oscars this year. Dolezal, who directed videos for the band, and became close with late Freddie Mercury during his life, gave a hint on a possible sequel during an interview about Queen`s manager Jim Beach. Read the review of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' here. "I'm sure he plans a sequel that starts with Live Aid." Dolezal added that the follow-up film is now "being heavily discussed in the Queen family". 'Bohemian Rhapsody', which was released in India by Fox Star Studios, is a biopic on Mercury and the band Queen, and explores the rise of the band with a focus on the Indian-origin lead singer`s personal life, his sexuality and the way he dealt with his fame. Beach also served as one of producers of the movie which has made more than $870 million worldwide. The rock biopic won four Oscars last month including Best Actor for actor Rami Malek. See full list of winners at Oscars 2019 The movie ends with Mercury and the band`s iconic Live Aid performance, which is around the time that Dolezal began working with Queen -- beginning with their 1985 song 'One vision'. He ended up doing around 30 videos for the band and its members, ending with Mercury`s final video shoot for "These are the days of our Lives" in 1991, the same year the singer died. Queen guitarist Brian May has hinted about a sequel to the film, and that there`s more of Mercury`s tale to tell. He quipped in an interview of the project, "I think Live Aid is a good point to leave it. Who knows, there might be a sequel".

Freddie Mercury's biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' to get a sequel?

<p>Rami Malek's Oscar-winning performance in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the toast of Hollywood at present. The 'Mr Robot' star was already popular but his role as late singer Freddy Mercury has just increased his fan base manifold including 'Iron Man' Robert Downy Jr.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Downey Jr recently posted a heartwarming video on Instagram which shows him praising the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' actor. The video was captioned as "@ramimalek Who loves you babe? This guy right here..."&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, Downey Jr can be seen saying, "I say, unequivocally, Rami Malek is the front of the bloodline of his acting generation, I think he has witnessed it here tonight and from an endomorphic loner of 'Mr Robot' to the complete showman that he displayed here. I am just telling you dude and you already know it, you are good.”</p>

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<p>The two actors have known each other for a long time. &nbsp;Downey Jr had even made a surprise visit on Malek's 'Mr Robot' sets a few years back.&nbsp;<br />
Later, recounting the visit, Malek in an interview had told Downey Jr, "You turned me into a hero when you came to set. I’m not kidding. They were like, ‘You know him?’ ‘How do you know him?’ I knew it was very cool to know you, but the world started paying me more attention on that day on set. I just told them how close we were and that we hang out, we celebrate holidays together, we watch movies together, all of which is true!”&nbsp;</p>

<p>Malek won Best Actor Oscar and Golden Globe for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in the biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.&nbsp;</p>


Rami Malek's Oscar-winning performance in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the toast of Hollywood at present. The 'Mr Robot' star was already popular but his role as late singer Freddy Mercury has just increased his fan base manifold including 'Iron Man' Robert Downy Jr.

Rami Malek's Oscar-winning performance in 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is the toast of Hollywood at present. The 'Mr Robot' star was already popular but his role as late singer Freddy Mercury has just increased his fan base manifold including 'Iron Man' Robert Downy Jr. Downey Jr recently posted a heartwarming video on Instagram which shows him praising the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' actor. The video was captioned as "@ramimalek Who loves you babe? This guy right here..." In the video, Downey Jr can be seen saying, "I say, unequivocally, Rami Malek is the front of the bloodline of his acting generation, I think he has witnessed it here tonight and from an endomorphic loner of 'Mr Robot' to the complete showman that he displayed here. I am just telling you dude and you already know it, you are good.” View this post on Instagram @ramimalek Who loves you babe ? This guy right here ... #congratulations #freddiemercury #queen #oscars #2019 (🎥 @jimmy_rich ) A post shared by Robert Downey Jr. (@robertdowneyjr) on Feb 25, 2019 at 12:10pm PST × The two actors have known each other for a long time. Downey Jr had even made a surprise visit on Malek's 'Mr Robot' sets a few years back. Later, recounting the visit, Malek in an interview had told Downey Jr, "You turned me into a hero when you came to set. I’m not kidding. They were like, ‘You know him?’ ‘How do you know him?’ I knew it was very cool to know you, but the world started paying me more attention on that day on set. I just told them how close we were and that we hang out, we celebrate holidays together, we watch movies together, all of which is true!” Malek won Best Actor Oscar and Golden Globe for his portrayal of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in the biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

Robert Downey Jr is all praises for Rami Malek as he wins Oscar, shares an emotional video

<p>`Bohemian Rhapsody` and `Green Book` came out as the biggest winners at the 91st Academy Awards that had its fair shares of snubs and surprises.For starters, while not everyone had pegged `Roma` to win best picture, a lion`s share of indusry insiders did, reported Variety.&nbsp;</p>

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However, `Green Book` was declared the best picture of the night.Surprisingly, even though everyone knew `Bohemian Rhapsody` would win a few awards, no one thought they would claim the most awards of the night -- which they did, with four Oscars.<br />
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On the other hand, the film that had got 10 nominations, `The Favourite` managed to just win one, with Olivia Colman winning the best actress for the film.However, Close still remains the most nominated actor to not win an Oscar at the end of the Academy Awards, with a tally of seven nominations and counting.<br />
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&nbsp;Notably, Close did win nearly all other awards given this season, including Critics Choice and Golden Globe corridor as well as Spirit Awards. Everyone expected her to win the Oscar, but she did not.Not only her, Amy Adams not winning makes her the second-most nominated actor yet to win.</p>

<p>Finally, with three victories at the Oscars, including one for original score, Marvel`s `Black Panther` surely surprised everyone at the 91st Academy Awards.&nbsp;</p>


`Bohemian Rhapsody` and `Green Book` came out as the biggest winners at the 91st Academy Awards that had its fair shares of snubs and surprises.For starters, while not everyone had pegged `Roma` to win best picture, a lion`s share of indusry insiders did, reported Variety.

`Bohemian Rhapsody` and `Green Book` came out as the biggest winners at the 91st Academy Awards that had its fair shares of snubs and surprises.For starters, while not everyone had pegged `Roma` to win best picture, a lion`s share of indusry insiders did, reported Variety. However, `Green Book` was declared the best picture of the night.Surprisingly, even though everyone knew `Bohemian Rhapsody` would win a few awards, no one thought they would claim the most awards of the night -- which they did, with four Oscars. On the other hand, the film that had got 10 nominations, `The Favourite` managed to just win one, with Olivia Colman winning the best actress for the film.However, Close still remains the most nominated actor to not win an Oscar at the end of the Academy Awards, with a tally of seven nominations and counting. Notably, Close did win nearly all other awards given this season, including Critics Choice and Golden Globe corridor as well as Spirit Awards. Everyone expected her to win the Oscar, but she did not.Not only her, Amy Adams not winning makes her the second-most nominated actor yet to win. Finally, with three victories at the Oscars, including one for original score, Marvel`s `Black Panther` surely surprised everyone at the 91st Academy Awards.

Oscars 2019: Snubs and surprises at the 91st Academy Awards

<p>"Bohemian Rhapsody" heads into this year's Oscars with five nominations including Best Picture and Best Actor for Rami Malek and his portrayal of Freddie Mercury.</p>

<p>The movie charts the rise, the successes and challenges of the iconic, flamboyant frontman and the British rock band, Queen.</p>

<p>Despite a mixed reaction from critics, and controversy surrounding the film's director, "Bohemian Rhapsody" has proved to be a force to be reckoned with this awards season having already walked secured two Golden Globes for Best Picture and Best Actor and the SAG Award for Best Male Actor.</p>

<p>At the Oscars, Malek will face off against Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Willem Dafoe and Viggo Mortensen.</p>

<p>Matthew Belloni of industry publication The Hollywood Reporter said a win could change Malek's life and the course of his career.</p>

<p>"This is his first major movie role where he's playing the star of the movie and, lo and behold, he gets nominated for best actor. He wins the Golden Globe. The movie makes 800 million dollars worldwide. Rami Malek is now a box office star and if he wins the Oscar, he's a pedigreed actor with an Oscar win -- he'll be able to do big budget mainstream, whatever he wants," he said.</p>

<p>The winners will be announced in Los Angeles on February 24, 2019.</p>


"Bohemian Rhapsody" heads into this year's Oscars with five nominations including Best Picture and Best Actor for Rami Malek and his portrayal of Freddie Mercury.

"Bohemian Rhapsody" heads into this year's Oscars with five nominations including Best Picture and Best Actor for Rami Malek and his portrayal of Freddie Mercury. The movie charts the rise, the successes and challenges of the iconic, flamboyant frontman and the British rock band, Queen. Despite a mixed reaction from critics, and controversy surrounding the film's director, "Bohemian Rhapsody" has proved to be a force to be reckoned with this awards season having already walked secured two Golden Globes for Best Picture and Best Actor and the SAG Award for Best Male Actor. At the Oscars, Malek will face off against Christian Bale, Bradley Cooper, Willem Dafoe and Viggo Mortensen. Matthew Belloni of industry publication The Hollywood Reporter said a win could change Malek's life and the course of his career. "This is his first major movie role where he's playing the star of the movie and, lo and behold, he gets nominated for best actor. He wins the Golden Globe. The movie makes 800 million dollars worldwide. Rami Malek is now a box office star and if he wins the Oscar, he's a pedigreed actor with an Oscar win -- he'll be able to do big budget mainstream, whatever he wants," he said. The winners will be announced in Los Angeles on February 24, 2019.

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<p>Fresh allegations against 'Bohemian Rhapsody'director Bryan SInger has emerged which the filmmaker has categorically denied.&nbsp;Singer has been accused of engaging in sexual&nbsp;encounters with underage boys.&nbsp;<br />
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According to a report by The Atlantic on Wednesday, four men allege that Singer had sexual encounters with them when they were teenagers in the late 1990s.&nbsp;<br />
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One of the men, Victor Valdovinos, says he was a 13-year-old extra on the set of 'Apt Pupil' when the film's director, Singer, fondled his genitals.<br />
The three other complainants are referred in the story by pseudonyms.&nbsp;<br />
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One, identified in the story as Andy, says that he had sex with Singer when he was 15. Another man, 'Eric', says he was 17 when he began having sex with the director, who would have been 31 at the time. The third man, named as Ben, alleges that he and Singer engaged in oral sex when he was 17 or 18.<br />
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"He would stick his hands down your pants without consent. He was predatory in that he would ply people with alcohol and drugs and then have sex with them," the man told the publication.<br />
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Singer's attorney, Andrew Brettler, denied the claims to the magazine and challenged various details of the accounts by the accusers.<br />
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Earlier, Fox had terminated Singer's services as 'Bohemian Rhapsody' helmer under the "pay or play" provision of his contract. His repeated failures to show up on the set brought the production to a halt in December 2017 which is when Fox decided to fire him. The Queen biopic was later completed by Dexter Fletcher.<br />
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The film received five Academy Award nods Tuesday, including best picture and best actor for Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury. Singer who was credited for his work in the film as the director did not get a nomination. He is next scheduled to direct 'Red Sonja' for Millennium Films.<br />
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The authors of the article, Alex French and Maximillian Potter, spoke to 50 sources over the course of a year-long investigation.&nbsp;<br />
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French and Potter are both affiliated with Esquire. The article was initially expected to appear in that magazine.<br />
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The fresh allegations come three months after Singer pre-emptively denied a yet-to-be-published report in Esquire and accused the publication of rehashing "false accusations".<br />
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The 53-year-old director, known for films such as 'The Usual Suspects', 'X-Men' and 'Superman Returns', posted a statement on Instagram and implied that the report will revisit past sexual abuse and misconduct allegations against him.<br />
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"In today's climate where people's careers are being harmed by mere accusations, what Esquire is attempting to do is a reckless disregard for the truth, making assumptions that are fictional and irresponsible.<br />
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"They will be attempting to tarnish a career I've spent 25 years to build," he added.<br />
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Cesar Sanchez-Guzman sued Singer in December 2017, claiming that Singer raped him on a yacht in Seattle in 2003. Singer has denied the allegation, and the case is still pending.</p>

<p>In April 2014, Michael Egan dragged the filmmaker to court on alleging that he had raped him several times in Hawaii in 1999, when Egan was 17. The case was dropped several months later, after discrepancies emerged in Egan's account.&nbsp;</p>


Fresh allegations against 'Bohemian Rhapsody'director Bryan SInger has emerged which the filmmaker has categorically denied. Singer has been accused of engaging in sexual encounters with underage boys.

Fresh allegations against 'Bohemian Rhapsody'director Bryan SInger has emerged which the filmmaker has categorically denied. Singer has been accused of engaging in sexual encounters with underage boys. According to a report by The Atlantic on Wednesday, four men allege that Singer had sexual encounters with them when they were teenagers in the late 1990s. One of the men, Victor Valdovinos, says he was a 13-year-old extra on the set of 'Apt Pupil' when the film's director, Singer, fondled his genitals. The three other complainants are referred in the story by pseudonyms. One, identified in the story as Andy, says that he had sex with Singer when he was 15. Another man, 'Eric', says he was 17 when he began having sex with the director, who would have been 31 at the time. The third man, named as Ben, alleges that he and Singer engaged in oral sex when he was 17 or 18. "He would stick his hands down your pants without consent. He was predatory in that he would ply people with alcohol and drugs and then have sex with them," the man told the publication. Singer's attorney, Andrew Brettler, denied the claims to the magazine and challenged various details of the accounts by the accusers. Earlier, Fox had terminated Singer's services as 'Bohemian Rhapsody' helmer under the "pay or play" provision of his contract. His repeated failures to show up on the set brought the production to a halt in December 2017 which is when Fox decided to fire him. The Queen biopic was later completed by Dexter Fletcher. The film received five Academy Award nods Tuesday, including best picture and best actor for Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury. Singer who was credited for his work in the film as the director did not get a nomination. He is next scheduled to direct 'Red Sonja' for Millennium Films. The authors of the article, Alex French and Maximillian Potter, spoke to 50 sources over the course of a year-long investigation. French and Potter are both affiliated with Esquire. The article was initially expected to appear in that magazine. The fresh allegations come three months after Singer pre-emptively denied a yet-to-be-published report in Esquire and accused the publication of rehashing "false accusations". The 53-year-old director, known for films such as 'The Usual Suspects', 'X-Men' and 'Superman Returns', posted a statement on Instagram and implied that the report will revisit past sexual abuse and misconduct allegations against him. "In today's climate where people's careers are being harmed by mere accusations, what Esquire is attempting to do is a reckless disregard for the truth, making assumptions that are fictional and irresponsible. "They will be attempting to tarnish a career I've spent 25 years to build," he added. Cesar Sanchez-Guzman sued Singer in December 2017, claiming that Singer raped him on a yacht in Seattle in 2003. Singer has denied the allegation, and the case is still pending. In April 2014, Michael Egan dragged the filmmaker to court on alleging that he had raped him several times in Hawaii in 1999, when Egan was 17. The case was dropped several months later, after discrepancies emerged in Egan's account.

'Bohemian Rhapsody' co-director faces new accusations of sexual harassment

<p>Queen musical 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and U.S. segregation-era comedy 'Green Book' took home the top Golden Globes on Sunday on a night of upsets that saw presumed favourite 'A Star is Born' largely shut out, and big wins for Netflix. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/golden-globes-2019-the-full-list-of-winners-188693">Check out</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/golden-globes-2019-the-full-list-of-winners-188693"> the complete list of winners here.&nbsp;</a><br />
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Tears and astonishment marked the winners podium as Glenn Close for "The Wife" beat front-runner Lady Gaga as best drama actress, and 'Green Book' triumphed over more high profile comedies 'Vice' and 'The Favourite.'</p>

<p>"Oh my God. I just don`t believe it," a tearful Close said of her win, before issuing a rallying cry to women to seek fulfilment in their careers.<a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/golden-globes-2019-hollywood-stars-make-a-fashionable-red-carpet-appearance-188633">Also</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/golden-globes-2019-hollywood-stars-make-a-fashionable-red-carpet-appearance-188633"> see: Stars shine on the&nbsp;</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/golden-globes-2019-hollywood-stars-make-a-fashionable-red-carpet-appearance-188633">red</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/golden-globes-2019-hollywood-stars-make-a-fashionable-red-carpet-appearance-188633"> carpet.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>"We have to say, I can do that, and I should be allowed to do that," the 71-year-old said, to huge applause from the gathering of A-list stars.</p>

<p>Streaming service Netflix, which has upended Hollywood by spending billions on original programming, won five Golden Globes across movies and television, including best foreign language film 'Roma.' The Mexican movie, which also took the prize for best director, is seen as an Oscar frontrunner in February.<br />
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Rami Malek, who won best drama actor for his role as late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in 20th Century Fox film 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' dedicated his award to the British singer, who died of AIDS in 1991. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bohemian-rhapsody-review-rami-malek-is-picth-perfect-as-rockstar-freddie-mercury-177616">Read the review of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' here.</a><br />
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"I love you, you beautiful man. This is for you, and because of you, gorgeous," Malek said.<br />
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'Vice,' a scathing political comedy about the rise to power of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, went into Sunday`s ceremony with a leading six nominations but emerged with just one win, for Christian Bale for his performance as Cheney.<br />
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Instead, small Focus Features movie 'Green Book' went home with the biggest haul - three - including best comedy, supporting actor (Mahershala Ali) and screenplay.<br />
"This is beyond anything we ever imagined when we began shooting," said director and writer Peter Farrelly. He said the story of the black pianist who strikes up a friendship with his Italian-American driver gave him hope.<br />
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"I wanted to share that hope with you because we are still living in divided times," Farrelly said.<br />
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Co-host Sandra Oh, who was born in Canada of Asian descent, paid tribute to the slew of Golden Globe-nominated films and TV shows featuring black and Asian actors and directors, including 'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'Black Panther,' and 'BlacKkKlansman.'<br />
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"I wanted to be here to look out into this audience and witness this moment of change," Oh said. "Right now this moment is real. Because I see you ... all these faces of change. And now so will everyone else."&nbsp;<br />
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It was a good night for Oh, who as well as co-hosting her first Golden Globe ceremony was named best television drama actress for BBC America thriller "Killing Eve."<br />
In contrast to the political barbs, often directed at U.S. President Donald Trump, that have marked recent awards shows, Sunday`s Golden Globes had a more positive vibe.<br />
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Lady Gaga, whose role in Warner Bros 'A Star is Born' was her first lead part after a successful music career, won best original song for 'Shallow.'<br />
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British actress Olivia Coleman was a winner for bawdy historical romp 'The Favourite.'&nbsp;<br />
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In television, the big winners were Cold War spy thriller 'The Americans,' limited series 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace,' and new Netflix comedy 'The Kominsky Method.'<br />
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Carol Burnett and Jeff Bridges were both awarded lifetime achievement Golden Globes.&nbsp;</p>


Queen musical 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and U.S. segregation-era comedy 'Green Book' took home the top Golden Globes on Sunday on a night of upsets that saw presumed favourite 'A Star is Born' largely shut out, and big wins for Netflix.

Queen musical 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and U.S. segregation-era comedy 'Green Book' took home the top Golden Globes on Sunday on a night of upsets that saw presumed favourite 'A Star is Born' largely shut out, and big wins for Netflix. Check out the complete list of winners here. Tears and astonishment marked the winners podium as Glenn Close for "The Wife" beat front-runner Lady Gaga as best drama actress, and 'Green Book' triumphed over more high profile comedies 'Vice' and 'The Favourite.' "Oh my God. I just don`t believe it," a tearful Close said of her win, before issuing a rallying cry to women to seek fulfilment in their careers.Also see: Stars shine on the red carpet. "We have to say, I can do that, and I should be allowed to do that," the 71-year-old said, to huge applause from the gathering of A-list stars. Streaming service Netflix, which has upended Hollywood by spending billions on original programming, won five Golden Globes across movies and television, including best foreign language film 'Roma.' The Mexican movie, which also took the prize for best director, is seen as an Oscar frontrunner in February. Rami Malek, who won best drama actor for his role as late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in 20th Century Fox film 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' dedicated his award to the British singer, who died of AIDS in 1991. Read the review of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' here. "I love you, you beautiful man. This is for you, and because of you, gorgeous," Malek said. 'Vice,' a scathing political comedy about the rise to power of former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney, went into Sunday`s ceremony with a leading six nominations but emerged with just one win, for Christian Bale for his performance as Cheney. Instead, small Focus Features movie 'Green Book' went home with the biggest haul - three - including best comedy, supporting actor (Mahershala Ali) and screenplay. "This is beyond anything we ever imagined when we began shooting," said director and writer Peter Farrelly. He said the story of the black pianist who strikes up a friendship with his Italian-American driver gave him hope. "I wanted to share that hope with you because we are still living in divided times," Farrelly said. Co-host Sandra Oh, who was born in Canada of Asian descent, paid tribute to the slew of Golden Globe-nominated films and TV shows featuring black and Asian actors and directors, including 'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'Black Panther,' and 'BlacKkKlansman.' "I wanted to be here to look out into this audience and witness this moment of change," Oh said. "Right now this moment is real. Because I see you ... all these faces of change. And now so will everyone else." It was a good night for Oh, who as well as co-hosting her first Golden Globe ceremony was named best television drama actress for BBC America thriller "Killing Eve." In contrast to the political barbs, often directed at U.S. President Donald Trump, that have marked recent awards shows, Sunday`s Golden Globes had a more positive vibe. Lady Gaga, whose role in Warner Bros 'A Star is Born' was her first lead part after a successful music career, won best original song for 'Shallow.' British actress Olivia Coleman was a winner for bawdy historical romp 'The Favourite.' In television, the big winners were Cold War spy thriller 'The Americans,' limited series 'The Assassination of Gianni Versace,' and new Netflix comedy 'The Kominsky Method.' Carol Burnett and Jeff Bridges were both awarded lifetime achievement Golden Globes.

'Bohemian Rhapsody' takes upset win at Netflix-dominated Golden Globes