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Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction
Juliana Kim President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to Pope Francis on Saturday. The honor specifically came “with distinction,” becoming the first person to receive the added level of honor by Biden. In a statement, the White House commended Pope Francis for his commitment to serving the poor,…
Wicked leads acting awards race but Jolie snubbed
The origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West has five nominations in total, including individual nods for Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo and Jonathan Bailey. Bob Dylan biopic A Complete Unknown scored four nominations, including one for its lead actor Timothée Chalamet. There were three nominations each for Anora, which follows a New York…
Critics Choice Awards Postponed Amid Devastating Fires
The 2025 Critics Choice Awards, originally scheduled for Jan. 12, are being postponed as Los Angeles battles a series of wildfires. Hollywood is pressing pause as the community navigates heartbreaking wildfires. The 2025 Critics Choice Awards, originally set to air on E! Jan. 12 with host Chelsea Handler, have been postponed until Jan. 26. The…
Devastating Palisades Fire Force SAG Awards Nominations to Be Canceled
The 31st Screen Actors Guild Award nominations, which was set to be announced live by Joey King and Cooper Koch Jan. 8, have been canceled due to the ongoing Palisades fires in California. The SAG Awards are putting safety first. Amid the ongoing wildfires and devastating winds in Pacific Palisades, Calif., the Screen Actors Guild…
Do they mean us? Mexicans bemused as Emilia Pérez sweeps film awards
Film largely praised by international critics but Mexicans ridiculed idea that it represents their country A musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes their death, transitions and is reborn as a heroine searching for the forcibly disappeared is sweeping international film awards, but prompted amusement and outrage in Mexico. Emilia Pérez, directed by Jacques…
What Sets the SAG Awards Apart From the Rest
Before Joey King and Cooper Koch reveal the nominees for the 2025 SAG Awards Jan. 8, we’re sharing what makes the honor extra special. The Actor trophies will be dispersed at the Feb. 23 ceremony. There’s nothing quite like being recognized by your peers. Winning an Oscar, Emmy or a Golden Globe comes with an undeniable…
Biden Awards Three Climate Experts Nation’s Highest Science Honor
Biden Awards Three Climate Experts Nation’s Highest Science Honor By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News Rhône Glacier, the source of the river of the same name, is located in the Swiss Alps. Like many other alpine glaciers around the world, it has retreated significantly in the last 150 years as global temperatures rise. Join Our…
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards Nominations Are Here
The 2025 Golden Globes air live on Sunday, Jan. 5 from the Beverly Hills Hilton. Here are your nominees from Ariana Grande and Jake Gyllenhaal to Selena Gomez. These nominees are already Golden. Back in December, Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the contenders for the 2025 Golden Globes, which are finally here today, Sunday,…
Ariana Grande Thanks “Friends Botox and Juvéderm” in Awards Speech
While accepting an award at the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival, Ariana Grande made a joked referencing cosmetic procedures. Ariana Grande uttered two names familiar to much of the Hollywood community after winning her first award of the new year. Upon her acceptance of the Rising Star Award at the 2025 Palm Springs International…
Biden awards Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom
Vogue editor Dame Anna Wintour, U2 frontman Bono and billionaire George Soros are among those who will receive America’s highest civilian honour from outgoing President Joe Biden. The Presidential Medal of Freedom will be awarded to 19 people this year, spanning cultural icons, politicians and campaigners. The have been chosen because are they are “good…
2025 Golden Globes: Why Wicked Wasn’t Nominated for Any Music Awards
Wicked missed out on music nominations at the 2025 Golden Globes—hosted by Nikki Glaser on Jan. 5—because it was adapted from the 2003 Broadway musical without new songs written for the screen. Despite defying gravity with its 2025 Golden Globe nominations, Wicked didn’t make it into two specific categories. The film—based on the hit Broadway musical—nabbed four nominations, but…
Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Hillary Clinton, Soros, Messi and 16 others
Franco Ordoñez President Biden is awarding the Medal of Freedom to 19 people, including civil rights icons such as the late Fannie Lou Hamer and prominent political leaders such as former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and billionaire Democratic fundraiser George Soros. He’s also honoring actors and athletes, including Michael J. Fox, Denzel Washington as…