Monday’s Golden Globe nominations announcement generated excitement for the recognized and surprise for the overlooked, with discussions on potential Academy Award contenders. Emilia Pérez’s musical drama leads with 10 nominations, followed by The Brutalist and Conclave. Gladiator II received two nods, Denzel Washington for Supporting Actor. While the Golden Globes are seen as a precursor to the Oscars, experts caution against overestimating their predictive value, noting the differing approaches to Best Picture categories and historical discrepancies in winners. Likely contenders for Oscar nominations include Wicked, A Real Pain, Anora, Nickel Boys, and The Brutalist, with The Substance and A Complete Unknown potentially making the cut based on past trends.
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Trump says Ric Grenell will be 'high up' in administration after report says ex-intel chief will be Iran envoy
President-elect Donald Trump described Richard "Ric" Grenell as a "fabulous person" and a "STAR" in response to reports of him potentially serving as a special envoy for Iran. While Trump did not confirm the news, Grenell denied the report and criticized Reuters for spreading false information. Grenell, a loyal ally to Trump, has been rumored for various positions in the administration, including Secretary of State, and would report to Sen. Marco Rubio if selected for...
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