Sean O'Connell, Managing Director at CinemaBlend, discusses the historic Golden Globes. Women and men all dressed in black in support of the #TimesUp movement, which seeks to end harassment and pay disparity among women and minorities in the workplace.
We speak in depth about Oprah's 9-minute speech while accepting the Cecil B. DeMille award. She spoke about creating a world that is equal for all women, where no one will ever have to say "me too" again. The internet ignited with rumors about a potential run for president from the media mogul in 2020 and whether last night's speech was meant to set that in motion.
We also talk streaming and Hulu's and Amazon's big wins, as well as what the winners of the Golden Globes film categories might say about the upcoming Academy Awards.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don't Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues to focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour recently opened with two nights at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. During a key moment in both shows, Swift performed what Billboard has called a one-of-a-kind stunt that has been leaving fans speechless. (It's not your typical stage dive!)
Musician Bruce Springsteen, actress Mindy Kaling and designer, Vera Wang were some of the celebrities honored at the White House on Tuesday. President Biden and his wife Dr Jill Biden gave honorees medals. Other honorees included Gladys Knight, Julia Louis Dreyfus and Amy Tan. The medals are Biden's first batch of awards for the arts and humanities. They were delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
