Awards season is upon us as Hollywood's A-listers hit the red carpet Sunday for the Golden Globes 2020, where the champagne flows freely and anything can happen as presenters and winners let down their guard. The golden globes has always been known as the boisterous, more informal version of the Academy Awards. &nbsp;And over the years, we have seen a seemingly endless number of candid moments at the event. So let's relive some jaw-dropping instances we have witnessed over the years at the Golden Globes.&nbsp;

George Clooney overshadowed by new bride 
 
In 2015, Golden Globe hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler poked fun at George Clooney as the newly-married star attended the gala with his wife Amal. "Amal is a human rights lawyer who worked on the Enron case, was an adviser to Kofi Annan regarding Syria, and was selected for a three-person UN commission investigating rules of war violations in the Gaza Strip," Fey said. "So tonight... her husband is getting a lifetime achievement award." 
 
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Clooney himself paid tribute to his wife in his speech, saying "I couldn't be more proud to be your husband."

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Oprah's 'new day' for women and girls&nbsp; 
 
Just months after the allegations against Harvey Weinstein sparked a reckoning in Hollywood about sexual misconduct, daytime television trailblazer Oprah Winfrey delivered a stirring speech at the Globes in January 2018, declaring a "new day" for women and girls facing down abusive men. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/golden-globes-2020-best-actress-drama-nominations-271869">Also see: Meet the Best Actress Drama nominees</a> 
 
"For too long, women have not been heard or believed if they dare speak the truth to the power of those men," Winfrey said to a standing ovation and even some tears as she accepted a lifetime achievement award.&nbsp;"But their time is up! Their time is up!" 
 
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Emma Thompson ditches her shoes&nbsp; 
 
Who needs footwear to present an award?&nbsp;Certainly not Emma Thompson, who sauntered up to the podium, her Christian Louboutins and a stiff martini in hand, to present the Globe for best screenplay in 2014.&nbsp;After paying lip service to the craft of script-writing, the two-time Oscar winner launched into a one-woman campaign against the cruelty of high heels. 
 
"I just want you to know, this red, it's my blood," she said, gesturing to her crimson-soled heels before lobbing the offending footwear over her shoulder. &nbsp; 
 
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Jodie Foster comes out... sort of&nbsp; 
 
This Golden moment had nothing to do with bad or even cheeky behaviour -- actress and director Jodie Foster's moving soliloquy in 2013 remains a highlight. 
 
At the time, the notoriously private Foster was still in what Out magazine witheringly called a "glass closet" -- hiding deliberately in plain sight -- as she prepared to accept a lifetime achievement award. 
 
It sounded like she was finally going to put the issue of her sexuality to rest when she spluttered: "I guess I have a sudden urge to say something that I've never really been able to air in public... But I'm just going to put it out there, right? Loud and proud, right? So I'm going to need your support on this."&nbsp; 
 
In the end, she stopped short, merely declaring, "I am single. Yes I am. I am single," to laughter and applause, before offering a sweet tribute to former long-time partner Cydney Bernard.&nbsp; 
 
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Party cancelled&nbsp; 
 
It's one thing to behave badly at a party, but it's a worse offense to spoil everyone's fun by canceling the event in its entirety. 
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association shelved the Golden Globes during the Writers Guild of America strike in 2008 after the Screen Actors Guild said its members wouldn't cross picket lines outside the ceremony. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/golden-globes-2020-best-actor-nominations-271661">Also see: The full list of Best Actor nominees</a>

With the threat of an empty red carpet, the awards were replaced with a dull televised press conference announcing the winners.

Angelina makes a splash&nbsp; 
 
Actress Angelina Jolie literally made a splash after her 1999 Golden Globe win, jumping into the pool at the Beverly Hilton, where the gala takes place each year -- and pulling a journalist in with her. 
 
The actress had said before the ceremony that she planned to take the plunge if she won and stuck to her word. 
She took home the trophy for her work in "Gia," an HBO biopic about model Gia Carangi, who tumbled into drug addiction and died of AIDS-related complications at age 26. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/golden-globes-2020-predictions-will-eddie-murphy-win-best-actor-over-leonardo-dicaprio-271695">Also see: Golden Globes prediction- who will take home the best actor award in musical or comedy category</a>

Jack Nicholson's 'high' speech 
 
Trust jack nicholson to do something out of the ordinary. The veteran actor appeared genuinely surprised after winning the 'Best Actor in a Drama' award for his role in 'About Schmidt' in 2003.The actor then went on to poke fun at his costars, before finally admitting he had taken some valium that evening.

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An ill-timed bathroom break!

Actress Renee Zellweger was nowhere to be found after Hugh Grant announced her as the winner for Best Actress in a musical or comedy for 'Nurse Betty' at the 2001 Golden Globes. 
 
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&nbsp;It was only after grant started accepting the honour on her behalf that the actress finally rushed onto the stage and admitted she had been in the bathroom when her name was called. &nbsp; 
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Awards season is upon us as Hollywood's A-listers hit the red carpet Sunday for the Golden Globes 2020, where the champagne flows freely and anything can happen as presenters and winners let down their guard.

Awards season is upon us as Hollywood's A-listers hit the red carpet Sunday for the Golden Globes 2020, where the champagne flows freely and anything can happen as presenters and winners let down their guard. The golden globes has always been known as the boisterous, more informal version of the Academy Awards. And over the years, we have seen a seemingly endless number of candid moments at the event. So let's relive some jaw-dropping instances we have witnessed over the years at the Golden Globes. George Clooney overshadowed by new bride In 2015, Golden Globe hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler poked fun at George Clooney as the newly-married star attended the gala with his wife Amal. "Amal is a human rights lawyer who worked on the Enron case, was an adviser to Kofi Annan regarding Syria, and was selected for a three-person UN commission investigating rules of war violations in the Gaza Strip," Fey said. "So tonight... her husband is getting a lifetime achievement award." Clooney himself paid tribute to his wife in his speech, saying "I couldn't be more proud to be your husband." Oprah's 'new day' for women and girls Just months after the allegations against Harvey Weinstein sparked a reckoning in Hollywood about sexual misconduct, daytime television trailblazer Oprah Winfrey delivered a stirring speech at the Globes in January 2018, declaring a "new day" for women and girls facing down abusive men. Also see: Meet the Best Actress Drama nominees "For too long, women have not been heard or believed if they dare speak the truth to the power of those men," Winfrey said to a standing ovation and even some tears as she accepted a lifetime achievement award. "But their time is up! Their time is up!" Emma Thompson ditches her shoes Who needs footwear to present an award? Certainly not Emma Thompson, who sauntered up to the podium, her Christian Louboutins and a stiff martini in hand, to present the Globe for best screenplay in 2014. After paying lip service to the craft of script-writing, the two-time Oscar winner launched into a one-woman campaign against the cruelty of high heels. "I just want you to know, this red, it's my blood," she said, gesturing to her crimson-soled heels before lobbing the offending footwear over her shoulder. Jodie Foster comes out... sort of This Golden moment had nothing to do with bad or even cheeky behaviour -- actress and director Jodie Foster's moving soliloquy in 2013 remains a highlight. At the time, the notoriously private Foster was still in what Out magazine witheringly called a "glass closet" -- hiding deliberately in plain sight -- as she prepared to accept a lifetime achievement award. It sounded like she was finally going to put the issue of her sexuality to rest when she spluttered: "I guess I have a sudden urge to say something that I've never really been able to air in public... But I'm just going to put it out there, right? Loud and proud, right? So I'm going to need your support on this." In the end, she stopped short, merely declaring, "I am single. Yes I am. I am single," to laughter and applause, before offering a sweet tribute to former long-time partner Cydney Bernard. Party cancelled It's one thing to behave badly at a party, but it's a worse offense to spoil everyone's fun by canceling the event in its entirety. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association shelved the Golden Globes during the Writers Guild of America strike in 2008 after the Screen Actors Guild said its members wouldn't cross picket lines outside the ceremony. Also see: The full list of Best Actor nominees With the threat of an empty red carpet, the awards were replaced with a dull televised press conference announcing the winners. Angelina makes a splash Actress Angelina Jolie literally made a splash after her 1999 Golden Globe win, jumping into the pool at the Beverly Hilton, where the gala takes place each year -- and pulling a journalist in with her. The actress had said before the ceremony that she planned to take the plunge if she won and stuck to her word. She took home the trophy for her work in "Gia," an HBO biopic about model Gia Carangi, who tumbled into drug addiction and died of AIDS-related complications at age 26. Also see: Golden Globes prediction- who will take home the best actor award in musical or comedy category Jack Nicholson's 'high' speech Trust jack nicholson to do something out of the ordinary. The veteran actor appeared genuinely surprised after winning the 'Best Actor in a Drama' award for his role in 'About Schmidt' in 2003.The actor then went on to poke fun at his costars, before finally admitting he had taken some valium that evening. An ill-timed bathroom break! Actress Renee Zellweger was nowhere to be found after Hugh Grant announced her as the winner for Best Actress in a musical or comedy for 'Nurse Betty' at the 2001 Golden Globes. It was only after grant started accepting the honour on her behalf that the actress finally rushed onto the stage and admitted she had been in the bathroom when her name was called.

Golden Globes: The most iconic moments from the awards gala

Three of the biggest names in music- Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Elton John will be competing in the best original song category at the 77th Golden Globe Awards.&nbsp; 
 
Swift landed her only nomination for `Beautiful Ghosts.` Beyonce`s `Spirit` from `The Lion King` also scored a nomination, and John`s `I`m Gonna Love Me Again` from `Rocketman` has also been&nbsp;nominated.&nbsp; 
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`Into The Unknown` from `Frozen 2,` written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, also received a nomination.&nbsp; 
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The couple was previously nominated for `Remember Me` and `Let It Go' for 'Frozen'. Incidentally, American songwriter Robert Lopez is the youngest person to EGOT (receiving an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) and is the only person to win all of the awards more than once. 
 
The biggest surprise was for Composer`s nominations was Daniel Pemberton who received a nomination fro `Motherless Brooklyn.`&nbsp; 
Missing in the category was American composer Alan Silvestri`s score for `Avengers: Endgame` and Michael Giacchino`s score for `Jojo Rabbit.` <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/2020-golden-globes-the-complete-nominations-list-267269">Check out the full list of nominations here.&nbsp;</a> 
 
The score to `Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker` by John Williams was not eligible, as the film did not screen for HFPA members in time.

Three of the biggest names in music- Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Elton John will be competing in the best original song category at the 77th Golden Globe Awards. Swift landed her only nomination for `Beautiful Ghosts.

Three of the biggest names in music- Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Elton John will be competing in the best original song category at the 77th Golden Globe Awards. Swift landed her only nomination for `Beautiful Ghosts.` Beyonce`s `Spirit` from `The Lion King` also scored a nomination, and John`s `I`m Gonna Love Me Again` from `Rocketman` has also been nominated. `Into The Unknown` from `Frozen 2,` written by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, also received a nomination. The couple was previously nominated for `Remember Me` and `Let It Go' for 'Frozen'. Incidentally, American songwriter Robert Lopez is the youngest person to EGOT (receiving an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) and is the only person to win all of the awards more than once. The biggest surprise was for Composer`s nominations was Daniel Pemberton who received a nomination fro `Motherless Brooklyn.` Missing in the category was American composer Alan Silvestri`s score for `Avengers: Endgame` and Michael Giacchino`s score for `Jojo Rabbit.` Check out the full list of nominations here. The score to `Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker` by John Williams was not eligible, as the film did not screen for HFPA members in time.

Golden Globes 2020: Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Elton John to compete in the original song category

Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood`s most beloved actors, is to add another honor to his name with a lifetime achievement award from the organizers of the Golden Globe awards. 
 
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) said on Tuesday it would present the prolific actor and producer with its Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes ceremony in Beverly Hills on January 5, 2020. 
 
The boyish-looking Hanks, now 63, made his movie breakthrough in 'Big' in 1988, playing a teenager who wakes up to find himself in the body of an adult. 
 
He went on to win back-to-back Oscars and Golden Globes in 1994 and 1995 for his roles in AIDS drama 'Philadelphia' and comedy 'Forrest Gump'.&nbsp; 
 
"For more than three decades, he’s captivated audiences with rich and playful characters that we’ve grown to love and admire," HFPA president Lorenzo Soria said in a statement. 
 
"As compelling as he is on the silver screen, he’s equally so behind the camera as a writer, producer and director." 
 
Hanks` next movie appearance will be in November as the much loved US children`s television host Mister Rogers, in 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.' 
 
He also starred in more than 80 other movies, including 'Sleepless in Seattle,' and 'Private Ryan' and was the voice of cowboy Woody in the 'Toy Story' animated movie franchise. 
 
The Cecil B&nbsp;DeMille Award is given annually to an actor, director or producer who has made a lasting impact on the film industry. Past recipients include Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bridges and Harrison Ford.

Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood`s most beloved actors, is to add another honor to his name with a lifetime achievement award from the organizers of the Golden Globe awards.

Tom Hanks, one of Hollywood`s most beloved actors, is to add another honor to his name with a lifetime achievement award from the organizers of the Golden Globe awards. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) said on Tuesday it would present the prolific actor and producer with its Cecil B. DeMille award at the Golden Globes ceremony in Beverly Hills on January 5, 2020. The boyish-looking Hanks, now 63, made his movie breakthrough in 'Big' in 1988, playing a teenager who wakes up to find himself in the body of an adult. He went on to win back-to-back Oscars and Golden Globes in 1994 and 1995 for his roles in AIDS drama 'Philadelphia' and comedy 'Forrest Gump'. "For more than three decades, he’s captivated audiences with rich and playful characters that we’ve grown to love and admire," HFPA president Lorenzo Soria said in a statement. "As compelling as he is on the silver screen, he’s equally so behind the camera as a writer, producer and director." Hanks` next movie appearance will be in November as the much loved US children`s television host Mister Rogers, in 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.' He also starred in more than 80 other movies, including 'Sleepless in Seattle,' and 'Private Ryan' and was the voice of cowboy Woody in the 'Toy Story' animated movie franchise. The Cecil B DeMille Award is given annually to an actor, director or producer who has made a lasting impact on the film industry. Past recipients include Steven Spielberg, Meryl Streep, Oprah Winfrey, Jeff Bridges and Harrison Ford.

Tom Hanks to get lifetime award at Golden Globe Awards 2020

The US television audience for the 2019 Golden Globe awards fell about 2 per cent, but a slew of popular movies and celebrities among the nominees helped the ceremony buck a trend that has seen much steeper declines for big entertainment events.

The 18.6 million audience for Sunday's awards, where Queen biopic<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/golden-globes-2019-bohemian-rhapsody-producer-leaves-out-directors-name-from-acceptance-speech-188920"> 'Bohemian Rhapsody'</a>&nbsp;and pop star Lady Gaga were among the winners, was down from the 19.0 million viewers who watched the 2018 show on television, broadcaster Comcast Corp's NBC said on Monday, citing Nielsen rating data. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/golden-globes-2019-the-full-list-of-winners-188693">Read the complete list of winners here.&nbsp;</a>

The Golden Globes kicked off the Hollywood awards season leading to the Oscars, where nominations for the February ceremony will be announced on January 22.

The three-hour live ceremony, hosted by actors <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sandra-oh-becomes-first-asian-actor-to-win-multiple-golden-globes-188797">Sandra Oh</a> and Andy Samberg, was the most-watched telecast in primetime, excluding news and sports, since the Oscars in March last year, NBC said.

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The small audience decline in total viewers bucked a trend that saw declines of 15 per cent or more in viewership for the Oscars and the Grammy awards in 2018. Golden Globe viewers in the 18-49-year-old demographic coveted by advertisers rose 4 per cent, the data showed.

The Golden Globes nominated a slew of popular and diverse movies for awards, including Walt Disney Co&nbsp;superhero blockbuster 'Black Panther,'&nbsp;and AT&amp;T Inc's Warner Bros movies 'Crazy Rich Asians'&nbsp;and 'A Star is Born,'&nbsp;starring Lady Gaga in her first major role as a film actress.

'A Star is Born,'&nbsp;went into Sunday's awards as the favourite for the biggest prizes but in a major upset came out with just one - for Lady Gaga's original song 'Shallow'&nbsp;from the movie.

Golden Globe voters instead chose Twenty-First Century Fox Inc&nbsp;film 'Bohemian Rhapsody'&nbsp;as the top drama and Rami Malek as best actor for his role as late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Focus Features, which is owned by Comcast, 1960s road trip movie 'Green Book'&nbsp;was named best comedy movie.

Lady Gaga lost the coveted best actress Golden Globe to veteran Glenn Close for her role in 'The Wife,'&nbsp;but the singer, sporting blue hair and a lavender gown, captured most of the social media buzz, according to Twitter and Facebook.

The US television audience for the 2019 Golden Globe awards fell about 2 per cent, but a slew of popular movies and celebrities among the nominees helped the ceremony buck a trend that has seen much steeper declines for big entertainment events.

The US television audience for the 2019 Golden Globe awards fell about 2 per cent, but a slew of popular movies and celebrities among the nominees helped the ceremony buck a trend that has seen much steeper declines for big entertainment events. The 18.6 million audience for Sunday's awards, where Queen biopic 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and pop star Lady Gaga were among the winners, was down from the 19.0 million viewers who watched the 2018 show on television, broadcaster Comcast Corp's NBC said on Monday, citing Nielsen rating data. Read the complete list of winners here. The Golden Globes kicked off the Hollywood awards season leading to the Oscars, where nominations for the February ceremony will be announced on January 22. The three-hour live ceremony, hosted by actors Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg, was the most-watched telecast in primetime, excluding news and sports, since the Oscars in March last year, NBC said. Also read: Idris Elba shares selfie with Daniel Craig at the Golden Globes, sparks off James Bond rumours again The small audience decline in total viewers bucked a trend that saw declines of 15 per cent or more in viewership for the Oscars and the Grammy awards in 2018. Golden Globe viewers in the 18-49-year-old demographic coveted by advertisers rose 4 per cent, the data showed. The Golden Globes nominated a slew of popular and diverse movies for awards, including Walt Disney Co superhero blockbuster 'Black Panther,' and AT&T Inc's Warner Bros movies 'Crazy Rich Asians' and 'A Star is Born,' starring Lady Gaga in her first major role as a film actress. 'A Star is Born,' went into Sunday's awards as the favourite for the biggest prizes but in a major upset came out with just one - for Lady Gaga's original song 'Shallow' from the movie. Golden Globe voters instead chose Twenty-First Century Fox Inc film 'Bohemian Rhapsody' as the top drama and Rami Malek as best actor for his role as late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Focus Features, which is owned by Comcast, 1960s road trip movie 'Green Book' was named best comedy movie. Lady Gaga lost the coveted best actress Golden Globe to veteran Glenn Close for her role in 'The Wife,' but the singer, sporting blue hair and a lavender gown, captured most of the social media buzz, according to Twitter and Facebook.

Golden Globes 2019: TV audience slightly lower, but bucks awards show trend

It's that time of the year when Hollywood honours the best of the best. In a glittering ceremony in California, the Golden Globes will honour the best of cinema and television in the previous year. Organised by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the award ceremony serves as a precursor to the Oscars which will take place he February 2019.&nbsp; 
 
Lady Gaga and her debut film 'A star is born' are this year's favourite. The film, directed by Bradley Cooper, along with Christian Bale's Dick Cheney biopic 'Vice' are the frontrunners at this year's ceremony and are dominating the nomination list.&nbsp; 
 
With just a few hours left for the winners to be announced, here is the full list of the nominees at the Golden Globe Awards 2019.&nbsp;

Films 
 
Best Picture — Drama 
Black Panther 
BlacKkKlansman 
Bohemian Rhapsody 
If Beale Street Could Talk 
A Star Is Born

Best Picture — Comedy or Musical 
Crazy Rich Asians 
The Favourite 
Green Book 
Mary Poppins Returns 
Vice

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama 
Bradley Cooper, A Star Is Born 
Willem Dafoe, At Eternity’s Gate 
Lucas Hedges, Boy Erased 
Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody 
John David Washington, BlacKkKlansman

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama 
Glenn Close, The Wife 
Lady Gaga, A Star Is Born 
Nicole Kidman, Destroyer 
Melissa McCarthy, Can You Ever Forgive Me? 
Rosamund Pike, A Private War

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy 
Christian Bale, Vice 
Lin Manuel Miranda, Mary Poppins Returns 
Viggo Mortensen, Green Book 
Robert Redford, The Old Man &amp; the Gun 
John C. Reilly, Stan &amp; Ollie

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy 
Emily Blunt, Mary Poppins Returns 
Olivia Colman, The Favourite 
Elsie Fisher, Eighth Grade 
Charlize Theron, Tully 
Constance Wu, Crazy Rich Asians

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture 
Mahershala Ali, Green Book 
Timothée Chalamet, Beautiful Boy 
Adam Driver, BlacKkKlansman 
Richard E. Grant, Can You Ever Forgive Me? 
Sam Rockwell, Vice

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture 
Amy Adams, Vice 
Claire Foy, First Man 
Regina King, If Beale Street Could Talk 
Emma Stone, The Favourite 
Rachel Weisz, The Favourite

Best Director — Motion Picture 
Bradley Cooper, A Star Is Born 
Alfonso Cuarón, Roma 
Peter Farrelly, Green Book 
Spike Lee, BlacKkKlansman 
Adam McKay, Vice

Best Screenplay — Motion Picture 
Alfonso Cuarón, Roma 
Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara, The Favourite 
Barry Jenkins, If Beale Street Could Talk 
Adam McKay, Vice 
Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Green Book

Best Motion Picture — Animated 
Incredibles 2 
Isle of Dogs 
Mirai 
Ralph Breaks the Internet 
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Best Picture — Foreign Language 
Capernaum 
Girl 
Never Look Away 
Roma 
Shoplifters

Best Original Score — Motion Picture 
Marco Beltrami, A Quiet Place 
Alexandre Desplat, Isle of Dogs 
Ludwig Göransson, Black Panther 
Justin Hurwitz, First Man 
Marc Shaiman, Mary Poppins Returns

Best Original Song — Motion Picture 
'All the Stars,' Black Panther 
'Girl in the Movies,' Dumplin’ 
'Requiem for a Private War,' A Private War 
'Revelation,' Boy Erased 
'Shallow,' A Star Is Born

Television 
 
Best Television Series — Drama 
The Americans (FX) 
Bodyguard (Netflix) 
Homecoming (Amazon) 
Killing Eve (BBC America) 
Pose (FX)

Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy 
Barry (HBO) 
Kidding (Showtime) 
The Good Place (NBC) 
The Kominsky Method (Netflix) 
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon)

Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television 
The Alienist, TNT 
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, FX 
Escape at Dannemora, Showtime 
Sharp Objects, HBO 
A Very English Scandal, Amazon

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Drama 
Jason Bateman, Ozark 
Stephan James, Homecoming 
Richard Madden, Bodyguard 
Billy Porter, Pose 
Matthew Rhys, The Americans

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama 
Caitriona Balfe, Outlander 
Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale 
Sandra Oh, Killing Eve 
Julia Roberts, Homecoming 
Keri Russell, The Americans

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy 
Sacha Baron Cohen, Who Is America 
Jim Carrey, Kidding 
Michael Douglas, The Kominsky Method 
Donald Glover, Atlanta 
Bill Hader, Barry

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy 
Kristen Bell, The Good Place 
Candice Bergen, Murphy Brown 
Alison Brie, Glow 
Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 
Debra Messing, Will &amp; Grace

Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television 
Antonio Banderas, Genius: Picasso 
Daniel Bruhl, The Alienist 
Darren Criss, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story 
Benedict Cumberbatch, Patrick Melrose 
Hugh Grant, A Very English Scandal

Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television 
Amy Adams, Sharp Objects 
Patricia Arquette, Escape at Dannemora 
Connie Britton, Dirty John 
Laura Dern, The Tale 
Regina King, Seven Seconds

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television 
Alan Arkin, The Kominsky Method 
Kieran Culkin, Succession 
Edgar Ramirez, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story 
Ben Whishaw, A Very English Scandal 
Henry Winkler, Barry

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television 
Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel 
Patricia Clarkson, Sharp Objects 
Penelope Cruz, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story 
Thandie Newton, Westworld 
Yvonne Strahovski, The Handmaid’s Tale

It's that time of the year when Hollywood honours the best of the best. In a glittering ceremony in California, the Golden Globes will honour the best of cinema and television in the previous year.

It's that time of the year when Hollywood honours the best of the best. In a glittering ceremony in California, the Golden Globes will honour the best of cinema and television in the previous year. Organised by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the award ceremony serves as a precursor to the Oscars which will take place he February 2019. Lady Gaga and her debut film 'A star is born' are this year's favourite. The film, directed by Bradley Cooper, along with Christian Bale's Dick Cheney biopic 'Vice' are the frontrunners at this year's ceremony and are dominating the nomination list. With just a few hours left for the winners to be announced, here is the full list of the nominees at the Golden Globe Awards 2019. Films Best Picture — Drama Black Panther BlacKkKlansman Bohemian Rhapsody If Beale Street Could Talk A Star Is Born Best Picture — Comedy or Musical Crazy Rich Asians The Favourite Green Book Mary Poppins Returns Vice Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama Bradley Cooper, A Star Is Born Willem Dafoe, At Eternity’s Gate Lucas Hedges, Boy Erased Rami Malek, Bohemian Rhapsody John David Washington, BlacKkKlansman Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Drama Glenn Close, The Wife Lady Gaga, A Star Is Born Nicole Kidman, Destroyer Melissa McCarthy, Can You Ever Forgive Me? Rosamund Pike, A Private War Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy Christian Bale, Vice Lin Manuel Miranda, Mary Poppins Returns Viggo Mortensen, Green Book Robert Redford, The Old Man & the Gun John C. Reilly, Stan & Ollie Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy Emily Blunt, Mary Poppins Returns Olivia Colman, The Favourite Elsie Fisher, Eighth Grade Charlize Theron, Tully Constance Wu, Crazy Rich Asians Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture Mahershala Ali, Green Book Timothée Chalamet, Beautiful Boy Adam Driver, BlacKkKlansman Richard E. Grant, Can You Ever Forgive Me? Sam Rockwell, Vice Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture Amy Adams, Vice Claire Foy, First Man Regina King, If Beale Street Could Talk Emma Stone, The Favourite Rachel Weisz, The Favourite Best Director — Motion Picture Bradley Cooper, A Star Is Born Alfonso Cuarón, Roma Peter Farrelly, Green Book Spike Lee, BlacKkKlansman Adam McKay, Vice Best Screenplay — Motion Picture Alfonso Cuarón, Roma Deborah Davis and Tony McNamara, The Favourite Barry Jenkins, If Beale Street Could Talk Adam McKay, Vice Peter Farrelly, Nick Vallelonga, Brian Currie, Green Book Best Motion Picture — Animated Incredibles 2 Isle of Dogs Mirai Ralph Breaks the Internet Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Best Picture — Foreign Language Capernaum Girl Never Look Away Roma Shoplifters Best Original Score — Motion Picture Marco Beltrami, A Quiet Place Alexandre Desplat, Isle of Dogs Ludwig Göransson, Black Panther Justin Hurwitz, First Man Marc Shaiman, Mary Poppins Returns Best Original Song — Motion Picture 'All the Stars,' Black Panther 'Girl in the Movies,' Dumplin’ 'Requiem for a Private War,' A Private War 'Revelation,' Boy Erased 'Shallow,' A Star Is Born Television Best Television Series — Drama The Americans (FX) Bodyguard (Netflix) Homecoming (Amazon) Killing Eve (BBC America) Pose (FX) Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy Barry (HBO) Kidding (Showtime) The Good Place (NBC) The Kominsky Method (Netflix) The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon) Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television The Alienist, TNT The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, FX Escape at Dannemora, Showtime Sharp Objects, HBO A Very English Scandal, Amazon Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Drama Jason Bateman, Ozark Stephan James, Homecoming Richard Madden, Bodyguard Billy Porter, Pose Matthew Rhys, The Americans Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama Caitriona Balfe, Outlander Elisabeth Moss, The Handmaid’s Tale Sandra Oh, Killing Eve Julia Roberts, Homecoming Keri Russell, The Americans Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy Sacha Baron Cohen, Who Is America Jim Carrey, Kidding Michael Douglas, The Kominsky Method Donald Glover, Atlanta Bill Hader, Barry Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy Kristen Bell, The Good Place Candice Bergen, Murphy Brown Alison Brie, Glow Rachel Brosnahan, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Debra Messing, Will & Grace Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television Antonio Banderas, Genius: Picasso Daniel Bruhl, The Alienist Darren Criss, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Benedict Cumberbatch, Patrick Melrose Hugh Grant, A Very English Scandal Best Performance by an Actress in a Limited Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television Amy Adams, Sharp Objects Patricia Arquette, Escape at Dannemora Connie Britton, Dirty John Laura Dern, The Tale Regina King, Seven Seconds Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television Alan Arkin, The Kominsky Method Kieran Culkin, Succession Edgar Ramirez, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Ben Whishaw, A Very English Scandal Henry Winkler, Barry Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television Alex Borstein, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Patricia Clarkson, Sharp Objects Penelope Cruz, The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story Thandie Newton, Westworld Yvonne Strahovski, The Handmaid’s Tale

Golden Globes 2019: Here's a look at the full list of nominees ahead of the award show

Canadian actress Sandra Oh and U.S. comedian Andy Samberg will co-host the 2019 Golden Globe Awards in January, organizers said on Wednesday.

The two celebrities will be first-time hosts for the Golden Globes, which honour both television and film. Nominations for the awards will be announced on Thursday and the televised ceremony on NBC will take place in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 6.

The Golden Globes, chosen by members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, are the first major ceremony in Hollywood's awards season culminating with the Oscars on Feb. 24.

Oh is best known for her former role in the long-running television hospital drama 'Grey's Anatomy,'&nbsp;and is now starring in BBC America's acclaimed murder-mystery 'Killing Eve.'

Samberg is a former 'Saturday Night Live,'&nbsp;cast member and a previous Golden Globe winner for television comedy series 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine.'

The duo won praise for their chemistry when they were presenting at the Emmy Awards for television in September.

Oh and Samberg will ''bring wit, charm and style to a room filled with the very best of film and television,''&nbsp;Paul Telegdy and George Cheeks, co-chairmen of NBC Entertainment, said in a statement.

Samberg and Oh, who earlier this year became the first woman of Asian descent to be nominated for a lead drama actress Emmy, were announced as hosts a day after African-American comedian Kevin Hart was named as a first-time host of the 2019 Academy Awards ceremony.

Showbusiness awards organisers have been under pressure in recent years to diversify hosts and nominees to include more women and people of colour.

The Golden Globes are handed out at an informal gala dinner where the champagne flows and celebrities roast each other with inside barbs, and make topical and political jokes.

Late-night talk show host Seth Meyers hosted the last Golden Globes while previous hosts have included British comedian Ricky Gervais as well as comedy actresses Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

Canadian actress Sandra Oh and U.S. comedian Andy Samberg will co-host the 2019 Golden Globe Awards in January, organizers said on Wednesday. The two celebrities will be first-time hosts for the Golden Globes, which honour both television and film.

Canadian actress Sandra Oh and U.S. comedian Andy Samberg will co-host the 2019 Golden Globe Awards in January, organizers said on Wednesday. The two celebrities will be first-time hosts for the Golden Globes, which honour both television and film. Nominations for the awards will be announced on Thursday and the televised ceremony on NBC will take place in Beverly Hills, California, on Jan. 6. The Golden Globes, chosen by members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, are the first major ceremony in Hollywood's awards season culminating with the Oscars on Feb. 24. Oh is best known for her former role in the long-running television hospital drama 'Grey's Anatomy,' and is now starring in BBC America's acclaimed murder-mystery 'Killing Eve.' Samberg is a former 'Saturday Night Live,' cast member and a previous Golden Globe winner for television comedy series 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine.' The duo won praise for their chemistry when they were presenting at the Emmy Awards for television in September. Oh and Samberg will ''bring wit, charm and style to a room filled with the very best of film and television,'' Paul Telegdy and George Cheeks, co-chairmen of NBC Entertainment, said in a statement. Samberg and Oh, who earlier this year became the first woman of Asian descent to be nominated for a lead drama actress Emmy, were announced as hosts a day after African-American comedian Kevin Hart was named as a first-time host of the 2019 Academy Awards ceremony. Showbusiness awards organisers have been under pressure in recent years to diversify hosts and nominees to include more women and people of colour. The Golden Globes are handed out at an informal gala dinner where the champagne flows and celebrities roast each other with inside barbs, and make topical and political jokes. Late-night talk show host Seth Meyers hosted the last Golden Globes while previous hosts have included British comedian Ricky Gervais as well as comedy actresses Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

Sandra Oh, Andy Samberg named as Golden Globe 2019 hosts

After being a TV star for most of her adult life, speculation is now rife that Oprah Winfrey might take on Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential elections.

The speculation&nbsp;arose after Oprah&#39;s <a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/oprah-takes-golden-globes-by-storm-with-her-iconic-speech-7703" target="_blank">electrifying speech</a> at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night.&nbsp;

But could it actually happen?&nbsp;

If one were to do a SWOT analysis, these would be Oprah&#39;s strengths:&nbsp;

At 63, Oprah is younger than some of the top Democrats who might also run for the post including former vice-president Joe Biden and US Senator Bernie Sanders.

Oprah&#39;s wealth would also be a tremendous asset. Her current net worth is $2.8 billion; Trump is currently worth $3.1 billion.&nbsp;

Oprah has also built much goodwill among the Democrats by backing Barack Obama in 2008 and Hilary Clinton in 2016. She has also contributed more than $95,000 to the party.

And of course there is the fact that Oprah has appeared in homes across the US for 25 years -- Monday through Friday -- she is a well-known name.&nbsp;

Her weaknesses would include:&nbsp;

Even the most popular candidates need to get their message across to voters, identify their supporters, and, most important of all, get them to vote. Experienced politicians know how to build support systems to help them do all of that -- Oprah would have to start from scratch.&nbsp;

Oprah&#39;s business tries are extensive and include a cable channel and a magazine.&nbsp;She is also a contributor to CBS News&#39; &#39;60 minutes&#39;. Any of which may throw up conflicts of interests should she decide&nbsp;to run for the post.&nbsp;

Then again, if a property developer-turned-reality TV star with no prior political experience could win the US presidency on his first try, there is no reason to believe Oprah will necessarily be unsuccessful.&nbsp;

But having said that, three years is a long time in politics.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
And the first problem has already emerged.&nbsp;

A day after her Golden Globes speech, pictures emerged of Oprah with disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Oprah, should she decide to run, would do well to remember presidential candidates face a vetting far more invasive than anything she has endured before.&nbsp;

The speculation arose after Oprah's electrifying speech at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night

After being a TV star for most of her adult life, speculation is now rife that Oprah Winfrey might take on Donald Trump in the 2020 presidential elections. The speculation arose after Oprah's electrifying speech at the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night. But could it actually happen? If one were to do a SWOT analysis, these would be Oprah's strengths: At 63, Oprah is younger than some of the top Democrats who might also run for the post including former vice-president Joe Biden and US Senator Bernie Sanders. Oprah's wealth would also be a tremendous asset. Her current net worth is $2.8 billion; Trump is currently worth $3.1 billion. Oprah has also built much goodwill among the Democrats by backing Barack Obama in 2008 and Hilary Clinton in 2016. She has also contributed more than $95,000 to the party. And of course there is the fact that Oprah has appeared in homes across the US for 25 years -- Monday through Friday -- she is a well-known name. Her weaknesses would include: Even the most popular candidates need to get their message across to voters, identify their supporters, and, most important of all, get them to vote. Experienced politicians know how to build support systems to help them do all of that -- Oprah would have to start from scratch. Oprah's business tries are extensive and include a cable channel and a magazine. She is also a contributor to CBS News' '60 minutes'. Any of which may throw up conflicts of interests should she decide to run for the post. Then again, if a property developer-turned-reality TV star with no prior political experience could win the US presidency on his first try, there is no reason to believe Oprah will necessarily be unsuccessful. But having said that, three years is a long time in politics. And the first problem has already emerged. A day after her Golden Globes speech, pictures emerged of Oprah with disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein. Oprah, should she decide to run, would do well to remember presidential candidates face a vetting far more invasive than anything she has endured before.

Oprah to take on Trump in 2020 US presidential election?

Dark drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri&nbsp;and mother-daughter comedy Lady Bird&nbsp;were the top winners at the Golden Globe awards on Sunday on a night marked by barbed comments about sexual harassment in Hollywood and passionate odes to those breaking their silence on the issue. 
 
Gary Oldman was named best drama movie actor for his role as British wartime leader in Focus Features &quot;Darkest Hour&quot; and Frances McDormand took home the award for drama actress for her role as an angry mother in Fox Searchlight`s &quot;Three Billboards.&quot;

In comedies, the Golden Globes went to indie studio A24`s Lady Bird&nbsp;actress Saoirse Ronan and James Franco for his cult movie homage The Disaster Artist,&nbsp;also from A24.&nbsp; 
 
Mexican director Guillermo del Toro won best director for magical fantasy The Shape of Water.&quot; 
 
But the night was dominated not by who took home prizes, but by jokes and speeches about the sexual misconduct scandal that has roiled Hollywood.

&quot;Happy New Year Hollywood! It`s 2018. Marijuana is finally allowed and sexual harassment finally isn`t,&quot; quipped Globes host Seth Meyers, to wild applause from the A-list audience in Beverly Hills. 
 
Multiple allegations against actors, filmmakers and Hollywood agents since October 2017 have led to many of the accused being fired, forced to step down, or dropped from creative projects. 
 
The evening began with the normally colorful red carpet transformed into a sea of black gowns as actresses showed solidarity with victims of sexual harassment inside and outside the entertainment industry.&nbsp;

The evening began with the normally colorful red carpet transformed into a sea of black gowns as actresses showed solidarity with victims of sexual harassment inside and outside the entertainment industry.

Dark drama Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and mother-daughter comedy Lady Bird were the top winners at the Golden Globe awards on Sunday on a night marked by barbed comments about sexual harassment in Hollywood and passionate odes to those breaking their silence on the issue. Gary Oldman was named best drama movie actor for his role as British wartime leader in Focus Features "Darkest Hour" and Frances McDormand took home the award for drama actress for her role as an angry mother in Fox Searchlight`s "Three Billboards." In comedies, the Golden Globes went to indie studio A24`s Lady Bird actress Saoirse Ronan and James Franco for his cult movie homage The Disaster Artist, also from A24. Mexican director Guillermo del Toro won best director for magical fantasy The Shape of Water." But the night was dominated not by who took home prizes, but by jokes and speeches about the sexual misconduct scandal that has roiled Hollywood. "Happy New Year Hollywood! It`s 2018. Marijuana is finally allowed and sexual harassment finally isn`t," quipped Globes host Seth Meyers, to wild applause from the A-list audience in Beverly Hills. Multiple allegations against actors, filmmakers and Hollywood agents since October 2017 have led to many of the accused being fired, forced to step down, or dropped from creative projects. The evening began with the normally colorful red carpet transformed into a sea of black gowns as actresses showed solidarity with victims of sexual harassment inside and outside the entertainment industry.

Golden Globes 2018: 'LadyBird', 'Three Billboards' win top honours amid barbed comments on sexual harassment

Actress Rose McGowan has slammed actresses like Meryl Streep who plan to wear black at the Golden Globes as a symbol of protest against sexual harassment in Hollywood.

McGowan is one of the first of several women to accuse movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct. 
 
&quot;Actresses, like Meryl Streep, who happily worked for The Pig Monster, are wearing black @GoldenGlobes in a silent protest,&quot; she wrote on Twitter, referring to Weinstein.&quot;YOUR SILENCE is THE problem. You`ll accept a fake award breathlessly &amp; affect no real change. I despise your hypocrisy. Maybe you should all wear Marchesa,&quot; McGowan continued, referring to the fashion line designed by Weinstein`s estranged wife, Georgina Chapman.

A few days ago, US Weekly reported that more than 30 female actresses who are attending and or presenting at the 2018 Golden Globes have vowed to wear all black to this year`s ceremony.&nbsp;

McGowan is one of the first of several women to accuse movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct.

Actress Rose McGowan has slammed actresses like Meryl Streep who plan to wear black at the Golden Globes as a symbol of protest against sexual harassment in Hollywood. McGowan is one of the first of several women to accuse movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual misconduct. "Actresses, like Meryl Streep, who happily worked for The Pig Monster, are wearing black @GoldenGlobes in a silent protest," she wrote on Twitter, referring to Weinstein."YOUR SILENCE is THE problem. You`ll accept a fake award breathlessly & affect no real change. I despise your hypocrisy. Maybe you should all wear Marchesa," McGowan continued, referring to the fashion line designed by Weinstein`s estranged wife, Georgina Chapman. A few days ago, US Weekly reported that more than 30 female actresses who are attending and or presenting at the 2018 Golden Globes have vowed to wear all black to this year`s ceremony.

Rose McGowan slams actresses' plans to wear black at Golden Globes

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/nasa-finds-another-solar-system-with-eight-planets-26774">NASA finds another solar system with eight planets</a>

NASA&#39;s Kepler Space Telescope, for the first time, has discovered an eighth planet in an alien solar system, the agency announced on Thursday.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/big-win-in-gujarat-may-lead-modi-to-take-radical-approach-to-economic-reforms-china-daily-26782">Big win in Gujarat may lead Modi to take &#39;radical&#39; approach to economic reforms: China daily</a>

China should take a close look at the BJP&#39;s Gujarat campaign, China&#39;s Global Times newspaper asserted.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/trump-calls-putin-to-discuss-north-korea-as-korean-peninsula-simmers-26777">Trump calls Putin to discuss North Korea as Korean peninsula simmers</a>

US President Trump discussed &quot;dangerous situation in North Korea&quot; with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone, White House said today.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/golden-globe-awards-actresses-to-wear-black-to-protest-sexual-harassment-26772">Golden Globe Awards: Actresses to wear black to protest against sexual harassment</a>

Hollywood actresses have been vocal in rallying against sexual harassment since the story about allegations against famed producer Harvey Weinstein broke out.

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<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-anne-hathaway-looks-like-amal-clooney-in-poster-for-ocean-8-26773">Ocean&#39;s 8 poster release: Anne Hathaway looks like Amal Clooney</a>

The crime action-thriller film &quot;Ocean&#39;s Eleven&quot; now has a female version and it&#39;s called &quot;Ocean&#39;s Eight&quot;.

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NASA's Kepler Space Telescope, for the first time, has discovered an eighth planet in an alien solar system

NASA finds another solar system with eight planets NASA's Kepler Space Telescope, for the first time, has discovered an eighth planet in an alien solar system, the agency announced on Thursday. Big win in Gujarat may lead Modi to take 'radical' approach to economic reforms: China daily China should take a close look at the BJP's Gujarat campaign, China's Global Times newspaper asserted. Trump calls Putin to discuss North Korea as Korean peninsula simmers US President Trump discussed "dangerous situation in North Korea" with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone, White House said today. Golden Globe Awards: Actresses to wear black to protest against sexual harassment Hollywood actresses have been vocal in rallying against sexual harassment since the story about allegations against famed producer Harvey Weinstein broke out. Ocean's 8 poster release: Anne Hathaway looks like Amal Clooney The crime action-thriller film "Ocean's Eleven" now has a female version and it's called "Ocean's Eight".

WION morning news brief, December 15, 2017

According to US Weekly, The Red Carpet at Golden Globes 2018 will be all-black as more than 30 female actresses have vowed to wear black to the ceremony.

&quot;All female actresses attending the Globes are protesting by just wearing black gowns,&quot; said a source.

Reportedly, the move is catching up with other actresses and presenters as well and almost all nominated and attending female personalities shall be clad in all-black at the ceremony.

Hollywood actresses have been vocal in rallying against sexual harassment since the story about allegations against famed producer <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-now-salma-hayek-accuses-harvey-weinstein-of-abuse-forced-nudity-and-threat-to-kill-her-26691" target="_blank">Harvey Weinstein</a> broke out.

A number of other high profile men, like Kevin Spacey, George HW Bush, Jeremy Piven, Brett Ratner, Dustin Hoffman, Steven Seagal, Louis CK, Jeffrey Tambor and Matt Lauer, have also been accused with charges of sexual misconduct in the recent years.&nbsp;

Many celebrities at the 2017 Emmys wore a blue ribbon to show their support for the American Civil Liberties Union.

According to an announcement made earlier this week, all the presenters at the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-screen-actors-guild-awards-ceremony-to-have-only-women-presenters-this-year-26723">Screen Actors Guild Awards</a> will be women.

Kristen Bell will serve as the first-ever SAG host at the ceremony slated for January 21.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)

'All female actresses attending the Globes are protesting by just wearing black gowns,' said a source

According to US Weekly, The Red Carpet at Golden Globes 2018 will be all-black as more than 30 female actresses have vowed to wear black to the ceremony. "All female actresses attending the Globes are protesting by just wearing black gowns," said a source. Reportedly, the move is catching up with other actresses and presenters as well and almost all nominated and attending female personalities shall be clad in all-black at the ceremony. Hollywood actresses have been vocal in rallying against sexual harassment since the story about allegations against famed producer Harvey Weinstein broke out. A number of other high profile men, like Kevin Spacey, George HW Bush, Jeremy Piven, Brett Ratner, Dustin Hoffman, Steven Seagal, Louis CK, Jeffrey Tambor and Matt Lauer, have also been accused with charges of sexual misconduct in the recent years. Many celebrities at the 2017 Emmys wore a blue ribbon to show their support for the American Civil Liberties Union. According to an announcement made earlier this week, all the presenters at the Screen Actors Guild Awards will be women. Kristen Bell will serve as the first-ever SAG host at the ceremony slated for January 21. (With inputs from ANI)

Golden Globe Awards: Actresses to wear black to protest against sexual harassment

Meryl Streep has begun her Hollywood award season dominance by bagging her 31st Golden Globe nomination, which is a record in the 75-year history of the award show. 
 
Streep won the nomination in the best actress - drama category for her portrayal of the Washington Post publisher Kay Graham in Steven Spielberg&#39;s journalism drama The Post.

The nominations were announced yesterday. 
 
Her fellow nominees in the category are Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water),&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Jessica Chastain (Molly&#39;s Game), Frances McDormand of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri&nbsp;and Michelle Williams of All the Money in the World.

Reacting to her nomination, Streep, 68, said, &quot;I&#39;m thrilled for the movie, for Steven and Tom, and for the incredible ensemble of actors who made this movie need its moment in history. Thanks HFPA.&quot;

Besides her record 31 nominations, Streep was recognised by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association with the Cecile B DeMille Lifetime achievement award earlier this year.

The actor used her time on the stage to read out a heartfelt political speech that criticised President Donald Trump and his policies.

Streep&#39;s first Golden Globe nomination was in the best supporting actress category for the 1978 film The Deer Hunter.

She continued winning awards and nominations at the Golden Globe with films such as Kramer vs Kramer, The French Lieutenant&#39;s Woman, Sophie&#39;s Choice, Silkwood&nbsp;and The Iron Lady&nbsp;among many others.&nbsp;

Meryl Streep has begun her Hollywood award season dominance by bagging her 31st Golden Globe nomination, which is a record in the 75-year history of the award show. Streep won the nomination in the best actress - drama category for her portrayal of the Washington Post publisher Kay Graham in Steven Spielberg's journalism drama The Post. The nominations were announced yesterday. Her fellow nominees in the category are Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water), Jessica Chastain (Molly's Game), Frances McDormand of Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Michelle Williams of All the Money in the World. Reacting to her nomination, Streep, 68, said, "I'm thrilled for the movie, for Steven and Tom, and for the incredible ensemble of actors who made this movie need its moment in history. Thanks HFPA." Besides her record 31 nominations, Streep was recognised by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association with the Cecile B DeMille Lifetime achievement award earlier this year. The actor used her time on the stage to read out a heartfelt political speech that criticised President Donald Trump and his policies. Streep's first Golden Globe nomination was in the best supporting actress category for the 1978 film The Deer Hunter. She continued winning awards and nominations at the Golden Globe with films such as Kramer vs Kramer, The French Lieutenant's Woman, Sophie's Choice, Silkwood and The Iron Lady among many others.

Meryl Streep is the most Golden Globe nominated actor

Damien Chazelle&rsquo;s musical &quot;La La Land&quot;&nbsp;has swept the 2017 Golden Globes, a bellwether for the upcoming Academy Awards. It has also inspired quite a few arched eyebrows. After all, it is a &lsquo;film&rsquo; about two young &lsquo;white&rsquo; people trying&nbsp;to save a &lsquo;black&rsquo; cultural product, Jazz, and find meaning in the thespian world respectively.

The film&rsquo;s sweeping success is attributed to Hollywood&rsquo;s approval of a narcissism rooted in the idea of &lsquo;the white man&rsquo;s burden&rsquo; and self-referentialism.

Chazelle, 31, was once a struggling Jazz drummer at the Princeton High School and his own angst and anxieties about music have found expression earlier in the Academy winning &quot;Whiplash&quot;&nbsp;(2014). Built around the Charlie Parker myth, &quot;Whiplash&quot;&nbsp;shows how music survives reverberating through bloody fingers, abusive instructors, and emotionally wrecked genius. The success of these two films, amongst many others dealing with music, shows that people may or may not care for a particular genre of music but a cinematic narrative on it does pull at their heartstrings.

This brings us to ask a question: are cinema and TV, not the white men and women, the saviours that art and music forms need?&nbsp;

Raja Sen, film and music critic, shares that a film or TV series on a particular genre of music plays a crucial role. &ldquo;Very simply, they aim for a scope that is beyond the size of the genre itself. Popular film is incredibly inclusive and tries to speak to all, which is why a film about jazz can speak to more than just those who (already) love jazz.&rdquo;&nbsp;

His views are echoed by Krish Ashok, a Chennai-based musician and columnist, who says that films are essential for reviving and sustaining classical art forms, music being one of them. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s difficult to get people to listen to classical music bypassing the films. Their first exposure to it is through films and the eventual dream is to make music for films. Indian film music in the 1940s and till much after that was popular form of Indian classical music. Ilayaraja and A R Rahman have been bringing classical music to laymen through their film compositions&rdquo;

Most films, however, are accused of playing to the gallery and diluting the purity of the genre. Is the purist right in worrying about the sanctity of the form? Ashok states emphatically that popularisation should not be seen as a threat since Classical always stays. He brings in a caveat however. &ldquo;Questions regarding appropriation of cultural products while popularising them are valid to an extent. When the folk music born out of poverty and deprivation becomes club style, the contrast is stark.&rdquo; Talking of the music scene in the USA, Ashok adds, &ldquo;Every pop genre in the USA since the 1920s came from the blacks and yet it is the white artists who took the centre-stage. Elvis Presley became much bigger Rock n Roll icon than Chuck Berry; Eminem is bigger than his black counterparts in hip-hop and Rap.&rdquo;

A techie trained in Carnatic music, Ashok is gentle towards the purists&rsquo; urge to be protective towards their inherited form. However, he says that the purist wilfully ignores the impure genesis of his form while jealously guarding only the inherited finished product, &ldquo;the latest update,&rdquo; against corrupting influences. &ldquo;In India, Carnatic and Hindustani traditions owe a lot to Western and Persian influences. Music flourishes through improvisations.&rdquo;

Sunanda Rao Erdem, one of the handful degree holders in Opera singing in India, is in slight disagreement here.

&ldquo;Improvisation cannot be a blanket saviour for all music. For example, the Western classical music has been written down by composers already. It is bound to sound the same. Nuances are dependent only on the conductors and performers who bring their personalities into the interpretation of the sheets.&rdquo; She adds, &ldquo;Jazz is not written down, it is passed down ear to ear. There is more scope for improvisation there. Likewise, Indian classical music is more adaptable since it allows for greater degree of experimentation while retaining its formal structure. This may be one of the reasons why Western classical music has not been able to penetrate the Indian audience.&rdquo;

Certainly, musicians and conductors have been personalising classical music despite the mandated strict adherence to form. Gustavo Dudamel, who conducted the iconic Vienne Philharmonic Orchestra&rsquo;s New Year Concert on January 1, the youngest conductor to do so, has been reading the note-sheets through his eccentricity tinted glasses. Not yet 36, this South American conductor has managed to create ripples in the oft-perceived placid world of western classical music. By choosing Dudamel to conduct the concert this year, which happens to be a landmark one due to the 175th anniversary of the Vienna Philharmonic, the 150th birth anniversary of Empress Maria Theresa, and the 150th anniversary of the first performance of Strauss&rsquo;s &lsquo;Blue Danube,&rsquo; the western classical music establishment may have given out a strong signal.

Dudamel, who has inspired &quot;Mozart in the Jungle,&quot;&nbsp;an immensely popular TV series, is known for his effervescence, the kind that makes the audience at the famed Golden Hall at the Musikverein in Vienna tap its feet. The purists may have written Dudamel off for being compulsively gimmicky, his ebullient personality is a big pull for the newly interested in western classical music. His innovative ways to broaden the audience base range from collaboration with LENA (Leading European Newspapers Alliance), conducting the soundtrack for Star Wars to his commitment to community and music education. Through Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) programme, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and its community partners have been providing free of cost training, instruments and mentorship to students from under-privileged backgrounds.

Ashok locates Dudamel&rsquo;s rise in the cyclical nature of the history of music. &ldquo;If we study the history of Western Classical music over the past 100 years, we shall see that every 10-20 years one maverick comes whose genius forces people to take note of that particular genre of music.&rdquo;

This decade belongs to Dudamel and his innovative ways.

The idea of &ldquo;popification&rdquo; of classical music in films also needs to be examined critically. Coming on the heels of the Baroque style, Bach and Mozart secularised music like never before. &ldquo;To their contemporaries, they too were pop stars. Same with Tchaikovsky. What was once pop has now become classical. Classical music as a genre is not static; the definitions are constantly changing. Jazz was borne out of experimentation and yet seen as a serious, almost classical form,&rdquo; says Ashok.

This perchance explains the sentiment of protectiveness about Jazz when a film like &quot;La La Land&quot;&nbsp;seeks to capitalise on it. Rao-Erdem, a self-proclaimed purist, understands well that this overprotective attitude may not serve the cause of classical music. &ldquo;Chinese opera music is a dying form. The Chinese are extremely purist in their treatment of arts. The government is trying hard to resurrect the opera tradition but lack of innovation is their biggest enemy.&rdquo; She adds, &ldquo;Many small orchestras in Europe&nbsp;have run out of business due to their inability to keep pace with the changing world around them. Maybe they needed something like Pavarotti and Friends.&rdquo;&nbsp;New tricks are needed for a brave new world.

Before the 20th century &ldquo;rules of concert etiquette&rdquo; made the concerts stifling and somewhat painful, listening to classical music was a full-bodied social experience. As a backlash to the mechanical production of music, live concerts attempted to retain their charm and aura by putting in place certain rules of engagement for the audience. Today, a minuscule fraction of the world population goes to classical concerts. As per a 2012 study by the National Endowment for Arts, 8.8% of Americans had attended a classical concert in the last 12 months. No wonder then that the major symphonic orchestras in the USA are facing the music. While the Philadelphia Orchestra and New York City Opera filed for bankruptcy in 2011 and 2013 respectively, other major outfits have seen strikes in the last five years.

Is the purist, then, not the biggest enemy of the art it most zealously aims to protect? Ashok gives an interesting response to this. &ldquo;Purists are important for the growth of music. Great art always emerges out of purism. Constraints and not absolute freedom creates it. John Cage&rsquo;s 4&rsquo;33&rdquo; is an example of compulsive experimentation. But will it, should it, be considered a classic? It is only when there is a keenly felt need to break away that music flourishes. That need is a gift of the purist to the experimentalist.&rdquo;

Sen&rsquo;s view of the purist is a little less charitable. &ldquo;I think the purist still has the form at its purest. I see no bother in an unschooled listener getting exposed to the music through some over-accessible form of it. It can often be a gateway.&rdquo; Rao-Erdem, on the other hand, stands her ground by asserting that only the presentation and not the music per se should be open to improvisation.

Individual and society; tradition and individual talent et al are bound to be locked in an unrelenting scrimmage. What may benefit the purist and the experimentalist is broadening the base of the audience, aided by innovative ways of engagement. If a &quot;La La Land&quot;&nbsp;inspires some YouTube searches for &ldquo;Jazz,&rdquo; so be it!

(WION)

Movies for example popularise the genre but they are also accused of 'diluting' its purity

Damien Chazelle’s musical "La La Land" has swept the 2017 Golden Globes, a bellwether for the upcoming Academy Awards. It has also inspired quite a few arched eyebrows. After all, it is a ‘film’ about two young ‘white’ people trying to save a ‘black’ cultural product, Jazz, and find meaning in the thespian world respectively. The film’s sweeping success is attributed to Hollywood’s approval of a narcissism rooted in the idea of ‘the white man’s burden’ and self-referentialism. Chazelle, 31, was once a struggling Jazz drummer at the Princeton High School and his own angst and anxieties about music have found expression earlier in the Academy winning "Whiplash" (2014). Built around the Charlie Parker myth, "Whiplash" shows how music survives reverberating through bloody fingers, abusive instructors, and emotionally wrecked genius. The success of these two films, amongst many others dealing with music, shows that people may or may not care for a particular genre of music but a cinematic narrative on it does pull at their heartstrings. This brings us to ask a question: are cinema and TV, not the white men and women, the saviours that art and music forms need? Raja Sen, film and music critic, shares that a film or TV series on a particular genre of music plays a crucial role. “Very simply, they aim for a scope that is beyond the size of the genre itself. Popular film is incredibly inclusive and tries to speak to all, which is why a film about jazz can speak to more than just those who (already) love jazz.” His views are echoed by Krish Ashok, a Chennai-based musician and columnist, who says that films are essential for reviving and sustaining classical art forms, music being one of them. “It’s difficult to get people to listen to classical music bypassing the films. Their first exposure to it is through films and the eventual dream is to make music for films. Indian film music in the 1940s and till much after that was popular form of Indian classical music. Ilayaraja and A R Rahman have been bringing classical music to laymen through their film compositions” Most films, however, are accused of playing to the gallery and diluting the purity of the genre. Is the purist right in worrying about the sanctity of the form? Ashok states emphatically that popularisation should not be seen as a threat since Classical always stays. He brings in a caveat however. “Questions regarding appropriation of cultural products while popularising them are valid to an extent. When the folk music born out of poverty and deprivation becomes club style, the contrast is stark.” Talking of the music scene in the USA, Ashok adds, “Every pop genre in the USA since the 1920s came from the blacks and yet it is the white artists who took the centre-stage. Elvis Presley became much bigger Rock n Roll icon than Chuck Berry; Eminem is bigger than his black counterparts in hip-hop and Rap.” A techie trained in Carnatic music, Ashok is gentle towards the purists’ urge to be protective towards their inherited form. However, he says that the purist wilfully ignores the impure genesis of his form while jealously guarding only the inherited finished product, “the latest update,” against corrupting influences. “In India, Carnatic and Hindustani traditions owe a lot to Western and Persian influences. Music flourishes through improvisations.” Sunanda Rao Erdem, one of the handful degree holders in Opera singing in India, is in slight disagreement here. “Improvisation cannot be a blanket saviour for all music. For example, the Western classical music has been written down by composers already. It is bound to sound the same. Nuances are dependent only on the conductors and performers who bring their personalities into the interpretation of the sheets.” She adds, “Jazz is not written down, it is passed down ear to ear. There is more scope for improvisation there. Likewise, Indian classical music is more adaptable since it allows for greater degree of experimentation while retaining its formal structure. This may be one of the reasons why Western classical music has not been able to penetrate the Indian audience.” Certainly, musicians and conductors have been personalising classical music despite the mandated strict adherence to form. Gustavo Dudamel, who conducted the iconic Vienne Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year Concert on January 1, the youngest conductor to do so, has been reading the note-sheets through his eccentricity tinted glasses. Not yet 36, this South American conductor has managed to create ripples in the oft-perceived placid world of western classical music. By choosing Dudamel to conduct the concert this year, which happens to be a landmark one due to the 175th anniversary of the Vienna Philharmonic, the 150th birth anniversary of Empress Maria Theresa, and the 150th anniversary of the first performance of Strauss’s ‘Blue Danube,’ the western classical music establishment may have given out a strong signal. Dudamel, who has inspired "Mozart in the Jungle," an immensely popular TV series, is known for his effervescence, the kind that makes the audience at the famed Golden Hall at the Musikverein in Vienna tap its feet. The purists may have written Dudamel off for being compulsively gimmicky, his ebullient personality is a big pull for the newly interested in western classical music. His innovative ways to broaden the audience base range from collaboration with LENA (Leading European Newspapers Alliance), conducting the soundtrack for Star Wars to his commitment to community and music education. Through Youth Orchestra LA (YOLA) programme, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and its community partners have been providing free of cost training, instruments and mentorship to students from under-privileged backgrounds. Ashok locates Dudamel’s rise in the cyclical nature of the history of music. “If we study the history of Western Classical music over the past 100 years, we shall see that every 10-20 years one maverick comes whose genius forces people to take note of that particular genre of music.” This decade belongs to Dudamel and his innovative ways. The idea of “popification” of classical music in films also needs to be examined critically. Coming on the heels of the Baroque style, Bach and Mozart secularised music like never before. “To their contemporaries, they too were pop stars. Same with Tchaikovsky. What was once pop has now become classical. Classical music as a genre is not static; the definitions are constantly changing. Jazz was borne out of experimentation and yet seen as a serious, almost classical form,” says Ashok. This perchance explains the sentiment of protectiveness about Jazz when a film like "La La Land" seeks to capitalise on it. Rao-Erdem, a self-proclaimed purist, understands well that this overprotective attitude may not serve the cause of classical music. “Chinese opera music is a dying form. The Chinese are extremely purist in their treatment of arts. The government is trying hard to resurrect the opera tradition but lack of innovation is their biggest enemy.” She adds, “Many small orchestras in Europe have run out of business due to their inability to keep pace with the changing world around them. Maybe they needed something like Pavarotti and Friends.” New tricks are needed for a brave new world. Before the 20th century “rules of concert etiquette” made the concerts stifling and somewhat painful, listening to classical music was a full-bodied social experience. As a backlash to the mechanical production of music, live concerts attempted to retain their charm and aura by putting in place certain rules of engagement for the audience. Today, a minuscule fraction of the world population goes to classical concerts. As per a 2012 study by the National Endowment for Arts, 8.8% of Americans had attended a classical concert in the last 12 months. No wonder then that the major symphonic orchestras in the USA are facing the music. While the Philadelphia Orchestra and New York City Opera filed for bankruptcy in 2011 and 2013 respectively, other major outfits have seen strikes in the last five years. Is the purist, then, not the biggest enemy of the art it most zealously aims to protect? Ashok gives an interesting response to this. “Purists are important for the growth of music. Great art always emerges out of purism. Constraints and not absolute freedom creates it. John Cage’s 4’33” is an example of compulsive experimentation. But will it, should it, be considered a classic? It is only when there is a keenly felt need to break away that music flourishes. That need is a gift of the purist to the experimentalist.” Sen’s view of the purist is a little less charitable. “I think the purist still has the form at its purest. I see no bother in an unschooled listener getting exposed to the music through some over-accessible form of it. It can often be a gateway.” Rao-Erdem, on the other hand, stands her ground by asserting that only the presentation and not the music per se should be open to improvisation. Individual and society; tradition and individual talent et al are bound to be locked in an unrelenting scrimmage. What may benefit the purist and the experimentalist is broadening the base of the audience, aided by innovative ways of engagement. If a "La La Land" inspires some YouTube searches for “Jazz,” so be it! (WION)

Can classical music survive without shedding its obsession with purism?

Nominations for the Golden Globes will be unveiled&nbsp;Monday&nbsp;with critics expecting musical &quot;La La Land&quot; to lead the pack ahead of &quot;Moonlight,&quot; &quot;Manchester by the Sea&quot; and &quot;Lion.&quot;

In a departure from last year`s awards calendar, the announcements come before the influential Screen Actors Guild nominations, making them the first major bellwether of momentum going into the Oscars race.

The Globe nominations, set to be made at the crack of dawn in Beverly Hills, are decided by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), a group of entertainment journalists who are wined and dined by publicists.

There has been controversy in the past over the category placement of films, with last year`s inclusion of &quot;The Martian&quot; and &quot;Joy&quot; in comedy/musical raising eyebrows.

But awards prediction site Gold Derby has Damien Chazelle`s &quot;La La Land&quot; -- uncontroversially both a musical and a romantic comedy -- comfortably in the lead in several races.&nbsp;

&quot;Normally the Globe voters like to spread the wealth among a lot of different films, but I could honestly see it winning the film award and for Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone,&quot; managing director Chris Beachum told AFP.&nbsp;

&quot;It`s got a very good shot at `directing` and maybe the score or song categories -- it could do really well.&quot;

Experts say Kenneth Lonergan`s unflinching &quot;Manchester by the Sea,&quot; which has won acclaim for its central performance by Casey Affleck, has been getting the most recent attention on the drama side.

Another frontrunner is Barry Jenkins`s coming-of-age story &quot;Moonlight,&quot; with cast members Naomie Harris and Mahershala Ali in with a shout for acting nominations.

&quot;Lion,&quot; Garth Davis`s drama about a teenager adopted by an Australian family who searches for his long-lost blood relatives using Google Earth, is also expected to earn several nominations, including in acting for Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman.

The Globes will be the year`s first big test of Hollywood`s tolerance of scandal, with Nate Parker`s &quot;The Birth of a Nation&quot; seen as firm awards material until news emerged of a historical acquittal over rape allegations by a woman who ended up committing suicide.

&quot;Will they separate the art from the artist? Will the film be able to stand on its own or will the very mixed reviews of it sink its chances?&quot; writes Eric Anderson of the AwardsWatch.com blog.&nbsp;

Denzel Washington, nominated on seven occasions, looks a good bet to earn a first directing nomination for &quot;Fences&quot; but faces competition from &quot;Silence&quot; director Martin Scorsese who won in 2012 for &quot;Hugo.&quot;

Emily Blunt could get a sixth acting nomination for &quot;The Girl on the Train&quot; while French screen siren Isabelle Huppert has turned heads with her commanding lead in Paul Verhoeven`s &quot;Elle.&quot;&nbsp;

Viola Davis (&quot;Fences&quot;), Ruth Negga (&quot;Loving&quot;) and Natalie Portman (&quot;Jackie&quot;) are all strong contenders for this category, however.

Among the television prizes, FX`s &quot;Atlanta,&quot; about two cousins trying to make it big in hip hop, looks a good bet for best musical/comedy after earning acclaim for its ten-episode debut season in the fall.

HBO black comedy &quot;Divorce,&quot; should also be in the running, as should its star Sarah Jessica Parker, who already has four Golden Globes for &quot;Sex in the City.&quot;

The 74th Golden Globe Awards will air on NBC live coast-to-coast from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on&nbsp;Sunday, January 8&nbsp;from&nbsp;5:00-8:00 pm PT&nbsp;(0100-0400 GMT&nbsp;Monday), with talk show host Jimmy Fallon presenting.

(AFP)

Films 'Moonlight,' 'Manchester by the Sea' and 'Lion' are also front-runners for the award

Nominations for the Golden Globes will be unveiled Monday with critics expecting musical "La La Land" to lead the pack ahead of "Moonlight," "Manchester by the Sea" and "Lion." In a departure from last year`s awards calendar, the announcements come before the influential Screen Actors Guild nominations, making them the first major bellwether of momentum going into the Oscars race. The Globe nominations, set to be made at the crack of dawn in Beverly Hills, are decided by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), a group of entertainment journalists who are wined and dined by publicists. There has been controversy in the past over the category placement of films, with last year`s inclusion of "The Martian" and "Joy" in comedy/musical raising eyebrows. But awards prediction site Gold Derby has Damien Chazelle`s "La La Land" -- uncontroversially both a musical and a romantic comedy -- comfortably in the lead in several races. "Normally the Globe voters like to spread the wealth among a lot of different films, but I could honestly see it winning the film award and for Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone," managing director Chris Beachum told AFP. "It`s got a very good shot at `directing` and maybe the score or song categories -- it could do really well." Experts say Kenneth Lonergan`s unflinching "Manchester by the Sea," which has won acclaim for its central performance by Casey Affleck, has been getting the most recent attention on the drama side. Another frontrunner is Barry Jenkins`s coming-of-age story "Moonlight," with cast members Naomie Harris and Mahershala Ali in with a shout for acting nominations. "Lion," Garth Davis`s drama about a teenager adopted by an Australian family who searches for his long-lost blood relatives using Google Earth, is also expected to earn several nominations, including in acting for Dev Patel and Nicole Kidman. The Globes will be the year`s first big test of Hollywood`s tolerance of scandal, with Nate Parker`s "The Birth of a Nation" seen as firm awards material until news emerged of a historical acquittal over rape allegations by a woman who ended up committing suicide. "Will they separate the art from the artist? Will the film be able to stand on its own or will the very mixed reviews of it sink its chances?" writes Eric Anderson of the AwardsWatch.com blog. Denzel Washington, nominated on seven occasions, looks a good bet to earn a first directing nomination for "Fences" but faces competition from "Silence" director Martin Scorsese who won in 2012 for "Hugo." Emily Blunt could get a sixth acting nomination for "The Girl on the Train" while French screen siren Isabelle Huppert has turned heads with her commanding lead in Paul Verhoeven`s "Elle." Viola Davis ("Fences"), Ruth Negga ("Loving") and Natalie Portman ("Jackie") are all strong contenders for this category, however. Among the television prizes, FX`s "Atlanta," about two cousins trying to make it big in hip hop, looks a good bet for best musical/comedy after earning acclaim for its ten-episode debut season in the fall. HBO black comedy "Divorce," should also be in the running, as should its star Sarah Jessica Parker, who already has four Golden Globes for "Sex in the City." The 74th Golden Globe Awards will air on NBC live coast-to-coast from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills on Sunday, January 8 from 5:00-8:00 pm PT (0100-0400 GMT Monday), with talk show host Jimmy Fallon presenting. (AFP)

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