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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elizabeth MacDonough
personElizabeth MacDonough ruled provision in $1.9tn Covid stimulus bill did not qualify for budget reconciliation. Two Democrats, Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Kyrsten Sinema (Ariz), have already said they would vote against including the $15 minimum wage provision in the relief package.
WNBA
organizationFormer U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler is no longer an owner. Investors include chairman of real estate group Northland, Larry Gottesdiener. Former Dream star Renee Montgomery will be joining the ownership group as an investor and executive.
Jamal Khashoggi
personSaudi de facto ruler approved operation to capture or kill Jamal Khashoggi, report says. U.S. sanctions some of those involved but not crown prince himself. Riyadh has denied any involvement by the crown prince. Report came a day after Joe Biden spoke with Saudi Arabia's King Salman, reportedly without mentioning the document.
Mohammed bin Salman
personCIA assessed with high confidence that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman had personally ordered the murder. Report based its assessment on the crown price's control of decision-making, the direct involvement of one of his key advisers. MbS has consolidated power since ousting his uncle as heir to the throne in a 2017 palace coup.
Renee Montgomery
personThe WNBA announced the sale of the Atlanta Dream to a group that includes former player Renee Montgomery. The 34-year-old two-time WNBA champion retired as a player this month. Montgomery becomes the first former player to become both an owner and executive of a WNBA team.