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Chloé Zhao
personChloé Zhao was honored for her work on "Nomadland" Chadwick Boseman won posthumous Golden Globe for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Josh O'Connor and Emma Corrin won their first Globes.
the Hollywood Foreign Press Association
organizationMargot Robbie slams the Hollywood Foreign Press Association for lack of black members. Hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler ripped the Association for having no black members during their monologue.
Emma Corrin
personCorrin earned one of the show’s four wins, for lead actress in a drama series. Olivia Colman, Laura Linney, Sarah Paulson, Jodie Comer and Emma Corrin were all vying for the prize. Sacha Baron Cohen's politically-charged sequel Borat Subsequent Moviefilm earned two awards.
Nicolas Sarkozy
personFirst corruption conviction of a modern French president is a blow to Sarkozy’s hopes of a return to the political frontline. The former conservative leader faces a second trial on March 17 over accusations of fraudulently overspending in his failed 2012 re-election bid. The judges said Sarkozy was entitled to be confined to his home with an electronic bracelet.
the Arizona Cardinals
organizationThe three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year announced his decision with a tweet from his official account on Monday. Watt will join a Cardinals team featuring young quarterback Kyler Murray and former Texans teammate DeAndre Hopkins. Arizona finished 8-8 and in third place in the NFC West a year ago.
Daniel Kaluuya
personJosh O'Connor wins best actor for his portrayal of Prince Charles. Daniel Kaluuya wins best supporting actor in a motion picture for “Judas and the Black Messiah” John Boyega wins for his role in "Small Axe" and "Schitt's Creek" wins best TV comedy.
Gordon Elliott
personBritish Horseracing Authority bans Gordon Elliott from racing in Britain. The ban is pending an investigation in Ireland into a photograph of him sitting on a dead horse. Betfair have immediately dropped Elliott as an ambassador.
Netflix
organizationNetflix's "The Crown" wins four Golden Globes. No other TV program managed to capture more than one victory. Netflix topped all distributors with six television honors and four movie awards.
Catherine O'Hara
personSchitt's Creek won the Golden Globe for best television series, musical or comedy. Catherine O'Hara won the award for best actress for her portrayal of Moira Rose. Chadwick Boseman wins best actor in a dramatic film for his final role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. Nomadland won best movie, drama, while director Chloe Zhao became the first woman of Asian descent to win best director at the Golden Globes.
Jodie Foster
personThe actress won for her role as Nancy Hollander in the film The Mauritanian. The Crown’s Josh O’Connor and Emma Corrin led a night of triumph for British stars.
Chadwick Boseman
personChadwick Boseman wins posthumous Golden Globe for his role in "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom" He becomes only the fourth Black actor to win in the Globes category of lead actor in a motion picture, drama. China-born Chloé Zhao made history when she won best director for “Nomadland’ “Minari”
Aung San Suu Kyi
personOusted leader Aung San Suu Kyi made a court appearance via video link. She received a charge under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for allegedly inciting unrest. ASEAN foreign ministers will hold a special meeting on Tuesday to discuss Myanmar.
Andrew Cuomo
personNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is under fire after two former aides went public with sexual harassment claims against him. Cuomo has denied the allegations, saying he may have been "insensitive" The harassment scandal only adds to the pressure Cuomo was already facing from his nursing home scandal.
J.J. Watt
personThe three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year announced his decision with a tweet from his official account on Monday. The decision ends weeks of speculation and rules out the Green Bay Packers as a landing spot for one of the game’s top defensive players.
Jason Sudeikis
personJason Sudeikis won best actor in a TV series -- comedy or musical for "Ted Lasso" He stumbled through his acceptance speech in a tie-dye hoodie. “The Crown’s” “Mank” nabbed a leading six nominations on the film side.
HFPA
organizationHollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has no black members. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler joined in the campaign to change that.
Charlotte Bennett
personCharlotte Bennett, 25, says Cuomo made her feel uncomfortable. The 25-year-old says Cuomo asked her questions about her personal life. Cuomo denies he ever tried to woo Bennett, and his office says the state will investigate. Another former aide, Lindsey Boylan, has previously accused the governor of sexually harassing her.
Shamima Begum
personUK Supreme Court rules Shamima Begum cannot return to UK to appeal citizenship revocation. Begum travelled to Syria at the age of 15 and married a Daesh* fighter. The three children she gave birth to in Syria reportedly died. She is being held in a detention camp in Syria where she has lived since the British government stripped her citizenship in 2019.
Prince Harry
personDuke of Sussex gave his seal of approval to the Netflix show. He said it gives a 'good idea' of the pressures faced by the Royal Family. Harry said The Crown is 'fictional' but is 'loosely based on the truth'
Senate
organizationBiden's proposal to raise minimum wage to $15 was ruled out of order for the US Senate coronavirus relief bill. House is expected to pass a $1.9 trillion Covid-19 stimulus package later Friday. Oprah Winfrey taped an interview primarily with Meghan Markle that will be screened next weekend.