‘BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY’ WINS BEST DRAMA AND ACTOR AT GOLDEN GLOBES – (01/07/2019)
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The 76th Golden Globe awards were hosted live by Andy Samberg and Sandra Oh from the Beverly Hilton Sunday night, and aired on NBC. Bohemian Rhapsody emerged the big (surprise) winner on the movie side, nabbing the biggies, but Green Book performed well too, bringing home three awards.
Bohemian Rhapsody won Best Drama. Green Book won Best Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy. Rami Malek took home Best Actor, Musical or Comedy, while Rachel Brosnahan won the award for Best Actress, Musical or Comedy. Alfonso Cuarón won Best Director.
On the TV side, The Americans won Best Drama and The Kominsky Method won Best Musical or Comedy.
Going in, Adam McKay’s Dick Cheney film Vice led the movie side of contenders with six noms, followed by Green Book, The Favourite and A Star Is Born, with five each.
On the TV side, Sharp Objects, The Americans, Killing Eve and Pose each scooped up multiple nominations.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Oh and Samberg proved that they are quite possibly the sweetest and most genuinely likable pair in Hollywood by keeping things clean yet funny, while still managing to crack faux racially charged jokes and sexually harassing audience members.
Without discussing politics with as much fiery passion as other awards show hosts have in recent years, the pair highlighted the drumbeat of change happening in Hollywood, specifically name-checking Roma, Pose, Black Panther and Crazy Rich Asians as steps forward in inclusive representation.
It wasn’t all sweetness though: the pair roasted Lady Gaga for allegedly “stealing” Madonna’s observation, saying: “There can be 100 people in a room and 99 of them don’t believe in you, and one does, and that one is Bradley Cooper.”
Oh also jokingly called out Emma Stone for playing an Asian role in Aloha, and Stone yelled, “I’m sorry!” from the audience.
They also weren’t afraid of tough love. Instead of feting the audience with pizza or champagne per usual, the hosts brought out a team of medical professionals to give the stars flu shots. They encouraged anti-vaxxers to put napkins over their heads so they could be passed over.
Steve Carell introduced the incomparable Carol Burnett with a hilarious montage of clips before she accepted the inaugural Carol Burnett Award to honor her achievements and contributions in television.
“I am really gobsmacked by this,” Burnett said after he introduced her. “Does this mean I get to accept it every year?”
Speaking of gobsmacked, Lady Gaga burst into tears when she learned that her A Star Is Born “Shallow” won Best Song. “I’m going to talk for a minute, because she’s indisposed,” fellow songwriter Mark Ronson quipped, dubbing her “the captain of the S.S. Shallow…the genius comes from you.”
After winning Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture, Regina King called for “Time’s Up Time’s Two,” and called for more inclusivity and equality in both work and representation in Hollywood.
Oh made history by hosting the Golden Globes and winning for her performance in Killing Eve; she is the first Asian woman to host a major awards show and win multiple Globes. She thanked her parents in her acceptance speech, both of whom were in the audience.
Christian Bale thanked Satan after winning Best Actor in a Comedy for his role playing Dick Cheney in Vice, as one does. “To my beautiful wife, who said saying less is more. She knows some of the dumb crap that comes out of my mouth…Thank you to Satan, who gave me inspiration on how to play this role.”
Jeff Bridges won the Cecil B. DeMille Award and managed to discuss geodesic domes, cufflinks and the connection of the individual to society. “We can turn this ship around” and “create a healthy planet for all of us,” he gushed.
Olivia Colman thanked her “bi***es” after winning Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy.
RED CARPET FASHION:
Best in Show:
Australian Cody Fern did not come here to play. The man is used to stealing scenes with his star turn in Versace, and he continued his mean winning street, wearing a full face of subtle but stunning makeup, a half-sheer shirt, tucked into tightly cinched, flowing black trousers and hoofed goat shoes.
Lady Gaga, elegant haute oddball extraordinaire also did not disappoint. She made the unusual but awe-inspiring choice of matching her ice blue flowing gown to newly ice blue locks, tucked into a chignon. She needed two, not one, dress handlers to deal with the majesty of her train.
Taraji P. Henson wore a custom green Vera Wang with a plunging V-neck. Stunning.
Julia Roberts was every inch the icon in a golden and black pantsuit by Stella McCartney … with a train. Can a look be equally ethereal and fierce?
Uhh…
Rachel Brosnahan and Claire Foy wore basically the same yellow you guys. OMG, cute?! While they were clearly not intending to #twin, the similarity of their distinctive sunny hued, spaghetti-strapped floor-length gowns were not lost on keen observers. Foy’s was bedazzled though, so there’s that.
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Accused sexual harasser Ryan Seacrest wears … a Time’s Up bracelet. The internet was not pleased.
The Mindy Project’s Danny Castellano is a platinum blond now. (In stark contrast to his dark brows and salt n’ pepper beard). NOPE.
WINNERS MONTAGE:
THE WINNERS:
FILM
Best Drama: Bohemian Rhapsody
Best Musical or Comedy: Green Book
Best Actor in a Drama: Rami Malek
Best Actress in a Drama: Glenn Close
Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy: Olivia Colman
Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy: Christian Bale
Best Animated Motion Picture: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Best Screenplay: Green Book
Best Foreign Language Film: Roma
Best Original Song: Lady Gaga, Mark Ronson, Anthony Rossomando, Andrew Wyatt for “Shallow”
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: Mahershala Ali inGreen Book
Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture: Regina King for If Beale Street Could Talk
TELEVISION:
Best Drama Series: The Americans
Best Limited Series or TV Show: The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
Best Musical, Comedy Series: The Kominsky Method
Best Actor in a Drama Series: Richard Madden
Best Actress in a TV Drama: Sandra Oh
Best Actor in a Musicalor Comedy: Michael Douglas
Best Actress, Musical or Comedy: Rachel Brosnahan
Best Supporting Actor in a Series or Made for TV Movie: Ben Whishaw
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Made for TV Movie: Patricia Arquette
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: Patricia Clarkson
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Made for TV Movie: Darren Criss
‘AQUAMAN’ TOPS BOX OFFICE FOR THIRD WEEK – (01/07/2019)
Aquaman is leading the box office for the third week in a row and the thriller Escape Room comes in at number two in its first weekend out.
Warner Bros. said that Aquaman brought in $30.7 million last weekend, from 4,000 North American theaters, bringing the total up to $260 million. The Jason Momoa and Amber Heard-led film has done well overseas too, bringing in $940.7 million.
Escape Room, starring Taylor Russell, Deborah Ann Woll and Logan Miller, and directed by Adam Robitel, brought in $18 million.
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Top 10 at the Box Office:
1.”Aquaman,” $30.7 million.
2.”Escape Room,” $18 million.
3.”Mary Poppins Returns,” $15.8 million.
4.”Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse,” $13 million.
5.”Bumblebee,” $12.8 million.
6.”The Mule,” $9 million.
7.”Vice,” $5.8 million.
8.”Second Act,” $4.9 million.
9.”Ralph Break the Internet,” $4.7 million.
10.”Holmes and Watson,” $3.4 million.
The most eagerly anticipated 2019 film releases are Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel, according to the social movie ticketing app called Atom Tickets. Toy Story 4 rounds out the top 4. “Although we expect to see some movement in preferences as release dates near and studios ramp up marketing efforts, there were clear winners in each category. The battles for box office dominance between Dwayne Johnson, Lupita Nyong’o, The Avengers, and Star Wars will be epic, and the 2019 slate looks great overall,” said Matthew Bakal, Chairman and Co-Founder of Atom Tickets.
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‘AQUAMAN’ SWIMS TO $67M VICTORY – (12/26/2018)
As expected, Aquaman emerged victorious at the box office this long weekend, taking an estimated $67 million.
Critics weren’t as enthused: Aquaman currently has a 64 on Rotten Tomatoes, but audience buzz is good. Aquaman earned an A- on CinemaScore. The film stars Jason Momoa, Amber Heard, Patrick Wilson and Nicole Kidman, among others.
The House of Mouse released the Emily Blunt-toplined Mary Poppins Returns, bringing in $23 million and helping to push Disney past a domestic annual gross of $3 billion for the second time in three years, the only studio to reach that park. Observers predict Mary Poppins will have long legs; critics approved, giving the movie a 77, and audiences agreed, with an A- on CinemaScore.
Paramount’s Bumblebee rounds out the top 3 with $21 million.
| 1 | Aquaman | $67,400,000 | ||
| 2 | Mary Poppins Returns | $23,523,121 | ||
| 3 | Bumblebee | $21,610,000 | ||
| 4 | Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse | $16,635,000 | ||
| 5 | The Mule | $9,727,000 | ||
| 6 | Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch (2018) | $8,548,370 | ||
| 7 | Second Act | $6,480,000 | ||
| 8 | Ralph Breaks the Internet | $4,702,425 | ||
| 9 | Welcome to Marwen | $2,366,560 | ||
| 10 | Mary Queen of Scots | $2,277,820 |
Since the day after Thanksgiving, Magic 104 has been sprinkling in a little Christmas Cheer here and there throughout the playlist by playing Christmas Classics for your listening pleasure…but we wanted to know YOUR FAVORITE!
All week long you voted for your most favorite Christmas Classics! Below is YOUR Complete List! Thank you for voting! Merry Christmas!
50. Do They Know It’s Christmas?
49. O’ Little Town of Bethlehem
48. Lil’ Saint Nick
47. Feliz Navidad
46. Santa Claus is Coming to Town
45. First Noel
44. Merry Christmas Darling
43. I Want A Hippopotamus for Christmas
42. We Need A Little Christmas
41. Happy Christmas
40. Little Drummer Boy
39. Mistletoe & Holly
38. Jingle Bells
37. Happy Holidays
36. Do You Hear What I Hear?
35. A Holly Jolly Christmas
34. O’ Holy Night
33. Sleigh Ride
32. Run Rudolph Run
31. Here Comes Santa Claus
30. All I Want For Christmas
29. Home for the Holidays
28. Joy to the World
27. Marshmallow World
26. Away in the Manger
25. Wonderful Christmastime
24. Caroling Caroling
23. Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer
22. White Christmas
21. O’ Christmas Tree
20. Last Christmas
19. Frosty The Snowman
18. Winter Wonderland
17. Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
16. It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
15. I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
14. Silent Night
13. Blue Christmas
12. Christmas Song
11. Let It Snow!
10. It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas
9. The Grinch
8. Jingle Bell Rock
7. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
6. The Chipmunk Song
5. Silver Bells
4. I’ll Be Home For Christmas
3. Santa Baby
2. Baby, It’s Cold Outside
1. Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree
Special Thanks to The Christmas Loft for representing the Christmas Classics all season long!
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