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.
A Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department deputy died after he was shot in his patrol car Saturday evening by an unknown assailant, and an investigation is underway that the sheriff said will press all of the department’s resources into action.
Jann Wenner, who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine and also was a co-founder of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, has been removed from the hall's board of directors after making comments that were seen as disparaging toward Black and female musicians. He apologized within hours.
Three British news organizations reported Saturday that comedian and social influencer Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame.
