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Golden Globes 2024: Oppenheimer and Succession sweep up

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Oppenheimer dominated the Golden Globe Awards, securing five victories, including the prestigious top prize. Notably, Cillian Murphy and Robert Downey Jr were honored for their outstanding acting performances, and Christopher Nolan received the award for Best Director. The TV series Succession achieved the most wins in its category, following a highly acclaimed fourth and final season.

Barbie received the inaugural box office achievement award, recognizing its global earnings of $1.4 billion. Multiple awards were also bestowed upon Anatomy of a Fall, The Holdovers, and Poor Things, with Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon earning recognition. Lily Gladstone, the star of the latter film, made history as the first indigenous person to win the award for Best Drama Actress.

Murphy, the lead in Oppenheimer, praised Nolan’s dedication to the film, which earned $954 million and secured the Best Drama Film award. The biopic also received accolades for Best Score and Best Supporting Actor, awarded to Downey Jr for his portrayal of Lewis Strauss.

Downey Jr humorously acknowledged the film’s unexpected box office success and commented on changes within the Golden Globes membership, expressing gratitude for the alterations made in response to a diversity scandal. Murphy, also known for Peaky Blinders, playfully addressed the numerous Irish nominees, extending appreciation to all nominees, regardless of nationality.

Lily Gladstone, representing Killers of the Flower Moon, delivered her acceptance speech partly in the Algonquian language Blackfoot. She emphasized the historic significance of her win and highlighted the importance of Native actors preserving their languages in the film industry.

Emma Stone claimed the title of Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy for her role in Poor Things, which also secured the award for Best Musical or Comedy Film. Stone expressed deep gratitude to director Yorgos Lanthimos and writer Tony McNamara for their contributions to the film, emphasizing the transformative impact of her character, Bella Baxter, on her perspective of life.

The Golden Globes serve as the initial highlight in the film awards season, with the Oscars scheduled for March 10th.

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Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch announces abdication live on TV

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Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has surprised the nation by announcing her abdication in a New Year TV address after 52 years on the throne. The 83-year-old monarch, the world’s only reigning queen and Europe’s longest-serving current monarch, will formally step down on January 14, passing the throne to her son, Crown Prince Frederik.

Unlike the British royal tradition, there will be no formal crowning ceremony for Crown Prince Frederik, who is 55. Instead, his accession will be announced from Amalienborg Castle in Copenhagen on the day. He will become King of Denmark, head of state in the constitutional monarchy, and also assume these roles in Greenland and the Faroe Islands. His Australian-born wife, Princess Mary, will take on the title of Denmark’s Queen Consort.

Queen Margrethe revealed that her decision to abdicate came after a period of reflection following back surgery in early 2023. She expressed gratitude to the Danish public for their support over the years. Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen also thanked the queen for her lifelong dedication and tireless efforts for the Kingdom.

Queen Margrethe, a popular figure in Denmark, was not expected to abdicate, and many Danes anticipated her remaining on the throne until her death. Affectionately known as Daisy, she attended the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, and both queens celebrated their respective jubilees in the same year.

Crown Prince Frederik, known for his environmental passion, is set to guide Denmark into the future. His wife, Princess Mary, an Australian lawyer, will become Denmark’s Queen Consort. The Danish royal family, facing challenges of modern society, has decided to streamline its members, resulting in a public rift last year when Prince Joachim’s children were stripped of their royal titles. The transition marks a moment of mixed celebration and sadness for Denmark as they bid farewell to Queen Margrethe and welcome the new era under Crown Prince Frederik’s reign.

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