The 80th Golden Globe Awards have taken place at the Beverly Hilton for the first time in two years
Jerrod Carmichael opened this year’s Golden Globe Awards with a string of controversial comments.
“I’ll tell you why I’m here…. I’m here ‘cos I’m black,” he said.
Carmichael was the host of the awards ceremony in which he said he became the “black face of the white embattled organisation”.
He also revealed how much he got paid for the role, which is understood to be $500,000.
“I’m here because I look out and see a lot of talented people I admire… I think this industry deserves evenings like this.”
Jerrod CARMICHAEL
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has faced controversy in recent years, after questions emerged surrounding the ethics and qualifications of its members.
“This show the Golden Globe Awards did not air last year because the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which I won’t say they were a racist organisation, but they didn’t have a single black member until George Floyd died,” Mr Carmichael said.
Who were the big winners?
Some of the best film and television shows of the past year were honoured at the 80th Golden Globes.
Streaming continues to make its mark on the industry, as BINGE series ‘White Lotus’ received the award for Best Limited Series.
Mike White accepted the award for the series, where he thanked his team.
“I would take a bullet for you guys, not in the heart but maybe the foot.”
“I was going to give this speech in Italian but I’m too drunk…there was no food.” he said.
Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Black Bird
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Pam and Tommy
The Dropout
The White Lotus: Sicily
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
F. Murray Abraham, The White Lotus
Domhnall Gleeson, The Patient
Paul Walter Hauser, Black Bird
Richard Jenkins, Monster, The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Seth Rogen, Pam and Tommy
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Jennifer Coolidge, The White Lotus
Claire Danes, Fleishman Is in Trouble
Daisy Edgar-Jones, Under the Banner of Heaven
Niecy Nash-Betts, Monster, The Jeffrey Dahmer Story
Aubrey Plaza, The White Lotus
Eddie Murphy won the coveted Cecil B. DeMille Award. The honour is presented to a talented individual for their outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment.
Eddie Murphy receives the Cecil B. DeMille Award.
Murphy thanked the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, his family and team of producers.
“There’s a blueprint and I followed it my whole career, it’s very simple, there’s three things, just do these three things: pay your taxes, mind your business, and keep Will Smith’s wife’s name our of your f*****g mouth.”
EDDIE MURPHY
Best actor in a motion picture – drama
Austin Butler, Elvis
Brendan Fraser, The Whale
Hugh Jackman,The Son
Bill Nighy, Living
Jeremy Pope, The Inspection
Best actress in a motion picture – musical or comedy
Lesley Manville, Mrs Harris Goes to Paris
Margot Robbie, Babylon
Anya Taylor-Joy, The Menu
Emma Thompson, Good Luck To You, Leo Grande
Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All At Once
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical-Comedy or Drama Television Series
John Lithgow, The Old Man
Jonathan Pryce, The Crown
John Turturro, Severance
Tyler James Williams, Abbott Elementary
Henry Winkler, Barry
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series—Musical or Comedy
Donald Glover, Atlanta
Bill Hader, Barry
Steve Martin, Only Murders in the Building
Martin Short, Only Murders in the Building
Jeremy Allen White, The Bear
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series—Musical or Comedy
Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary
Kaley Cuoco, The Flight Attendant
Selena Gomez, Only Murders In The Building
Jenna Ortega, Wednesday
Jean Smart, Hacks
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama
Emma D’Arcy, House of the Dragon
Laura Linney, Ozark
Imelda Staunton, The Crown
Hilary Swank, Alaska Daily
Zendaya, Euphoria
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical-Comedy or Drama Television Series
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Australia’s social media ban leads to 4.7 million teen account closures, prompting debate over online safety and freedom.
Nearly five million social media accounts belonging to Australian teenagers have been closed since the nation’s social media ban began in December. Platforms such as Instagram and TikTok were responsible for removing around 4.7 million accounts held by minors, according to the eSafety Commissioner.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the figures as encouraging, highlighting the government’s commitment to protecting children online. The new law holds social media companies accountable, with fines imposed on platforms that fail to prevent underage accounts from being created or maintained.
Despite these measures, some teenagers have reportedly bypassed the restrictions by falsifying their ages or using parental information. The debate continues over the effectiveness of these regulations and the balance between safety and online freedom.
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Protests in Iran escalate as citizens demand women’s rights; Rabbi Cooper discusses global solidarity and advocacy efforts.
Amid escalating protests in Iran, citizens are risking everything to demand women’s rights and basic freedoms. The world watches as these demonstrations grow, with many hoping for meaningful change in the face of a brutal regime.
We speak with Rabbi Abraham Cooper from the Simon Wiesenthal Center about the advocacy work supporting Iranian voices and the historical context of defending human rights. He explains the vital role of international solidarity and how governments and communities can respond.
From the human cost on the ground to the influence of the Iranian diaspora in Los Angeles, this interview sheds light on the stakes, the movement, and why public attention is critical.
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Greenland, Denmark assert Arctic island not for sale, emphasizing cooperation with the US on their own terms.
Greenland and Denmark have used high-level talks in Washington, D.C. to firmly restate that the Arctic island is not for sale, pushing back against long-standing US interest in the strategically vital territory.
Foreign ministers from both Greenland and Denmark acknowledged that major disagreements remain following discussions with US officials, despite what they described as constructive engagement on shared priorities.
Greenland’s government made clear it is open to closer cooperation with Washington, but only on its own terms, rejecting any suggestion of ownership or control.
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