Golden Globes

And maybe Oprah, US celebrity politicians abound

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Talk show queen Oprah Winfrey's impassioned Golden Globes speech triggered speculation about her political future. A 2020 presidential race between Oprah and Donald Trump, himself a TV titan, would be the celebrity-political battle of the millenium, made for -- and by -- television. But they are by no means the first American screen stars to throw their hats in the politicalRead more

Trump 'likes' Oprah, but doubts she'll run for president

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Donald Trump said Tuesday he liked actress and talk show host Oprah Winfrey, but speculated that she probably would not run against him in the 2020 presidential election "I like Oprah," Trump said, adding that he had appeared on her long-running afternoon program. "I know her very well," he said, before adding: "I don't think she’s going to run." Winfrey'sRead more

Oprah for president? Speech sparks fevered speculation

New York - Muslimchronicle

Could Oprah Winfrey run for president? Hollywood, liberals and ardent fans are abuzz with speculation that the billionaire chat show queen is harboring White House ambitions after an impassioned Golden Globes speech. Winfrey used her speech to praise women who have shared their stories of sexual harassment and abuse, and to declare that "a new day is on the horizon" for girls andRead more

And the Golden Globes goes to... press freedom

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

The organization behind the Golden Globe Awards on Sunday announced $2 million to a journalism consortium and a media rights group as it hoped to combat growing threats to press freedom. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which runs the first gala of the awards season, announced $1 million each to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and the Committee to ProtectRead more

Abuse drama 'Big Little Lies' wins

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Not only did the actresses of Big Little Lies sweep their Golden Globes categories, they also used their acceptance speeches at Sunday night's ceremony to make statements about the power of women to speak out against harassment and intimidation. In her acceptance speech for best supporting actress in a series, limited series or TV movie, Laura Dern linked her character's struggles withRead more

'Blackout' on Globes red carpet

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Usually at the Golden Globes, the red carpet is awash in color. This year, it was a total blackout. Hollywood's A-listers on Sunday turned out en masse in black -- a sartorial show of force to draw attention to sexual harassment in showbiz and other industries, a culture of abuse revealed in the downfall of mogul Harvey Weinstein and others. WomenRead more

Hollywood stars declare war on sexual misconduct

Los Angeles - Muslimchronicle

Hollywood spoke with one voice at the Golden Globes on Sunday to declare war on the film industry's culture of sexual harassment and abuse, as it kicked off its annual awards season on a rare serious note. Crime drama "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri" was the big winner of the night with four trophies, giving it momentum ahead of the all-important OscarsRead more

As Globes mark cinema's successes, audiences shy away

Washington - Muslimchronicle

As Hollywood prepares to celebrate its achievements at the Golden Globes on Sunday, new figures show all might not be well in the film industry, with attendances at a quarter-century low. The last 12 months have seen huge successes, with "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and "Beauty and the Beast" raking in more than half a billion dollars each atRead more

Five Golden moments: shocking behavior

Washington - Muslimchronicle

The Golden Globes is the most lively, attention-grabbing and just plain fun gala ceremony in Hollywood's awards merry-go-round -- primarily because it's the only one where alcohol is served. Tinseltown's elite are allowed to kick back in relaxed seating with a glass of champagne -- or seven -- and reflect on a year's achievements, and tongues can loosen as theRead more

Hollywood gets party season started

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Hollywood's elite head for the red carpet Sunday for the Golden Globes, the glitzy launch of the entertainment industry's awards season, with sexual harassment scandals casting a long shadow over celebrations. Billed as the most raucous event in the showbiz calendar, the champagne-drenched Hollywood Foreign Press Association's annual prize-giving is a draw for filmmakers and actors looking to create someRead more