What happened at Golden Globes 2025?
also, is Covid 2.0 coming?
Welcome to the week’s first edition!
But before we start, here’s a lil fun task for you:
📌 Work hard, finish smart, and savor the weekend ahead!
Now, let’s get started…
🏆 Who won?
📌 Hiroyuki Sanada snagged the award for Best Male Actor in a Television Series, Drama for Shōgun. First an Emmy, now a Golden Globe? This man’s on fire! In his speech, he reminded us all: “Believe in yourself and never give up.”
📌 Then came Kieran Culkin, winning Best Male Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for A Real Pain. He kept things light with a hilarious speech: “My wife and I did a shot of tequila with Mario Lopez!” He also gave a shoutout to Jesse Eisenberg for writing a killer script.
📌 Jean Smart had us all laughing as she accepted Best Female Actor in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy for Hacks. She said: “I’ve never been so happy to be called a Hack.”
📌 Zoe Saldaña kicked off the night by winning Best Female Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for Emilia Pérez. She was all tears and gratitude, saying: “It’s a competition, but all I’ve witnessed is us showing up and supporting each other.”
📌 Jodie Foster took home her fifth Golden Globe for True Detective: Night Country. She dedicated the win to the Indigenous communities whose stories inspired the show.
📌 Colin Farrell grabbed the award for Best Actor in a TV Limited Series for his role in The Penguin. He gave a hilarious shoutout to the makeup team that made him unrecognizable, with three hours of prosthetics every day.
📌 Ali Wong snagged the Best Standup Comedy Performance award for her special Single Lady. She even took a moment to shout out her hometown of San Francisco.
📌 Jeremy Allen White pulled off a bit of a surprise win for Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy TV series for The Bear. He wasn’t there to accept it, but Jennifer Coolidge did the honors on his behalf.
📌 Emilia Pérez was a big winner with Emilia Pérez, the French film that celebrates gender fluidity. Director Jacques Audiard spoke about how the film is a beacon of light during tough times.
📌 Wicked: The Broadway hit scored the Cinematic and Box Office Achievement award! Director Jon M. Chu shared a heartfelt thank-you for its 20 years on stage and reminded us that art can be a “radical act of optimism.”
📌 Emilia Pérez also snagged her third win for Original Song with the haunting track in El Mal, about corruption. Zoe Saldaña’s powerful vocals really brought the song to life.
📌 Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross: These two musical legends took home the Original Score award for Challengers, with a high-energy, pulse-pounding score that added a whole new layer to the movie.
📌 Flow, an animated film, won Best Animated Motion Picture, putting the small Latvian film industry on the map.
📌Sebastian won Best Actor in a Film – Musical or Comedy for his role in A Different Man, a dark movie tackling physical disfigurement and disability.
📌In a real surprise, Demi Moore took home Best Actress in a Film – Musical or Comedy for The Substance. This is her first Golden Globe after 45 years in Hollywood, and her role in tackling ageism definitely struck a chord.
📌 Fernanda Torres, who won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama for I'm Still Here, became the first Brazilian female actor to win a Golden Globe, dedicating her award to her mother and celebrating the enduring power of art.
📌 Shōgun claimed the Best Television Series – Drama award, continuing its Emmy-winning streak. Co-creator Justin Marks expressed gratitude to the diverse cast and crew who made this historical epic possible.
📌 Anna Sawai won Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama for her role in Shōgun, sharing her appreciation for the honor while humorously acknowledging her admiration for fellow nominees.
📌 Baby Reindeer won Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie, with Richard Gadd sharing his excitement and reflecting on the series' powerful exploration of the complexities of human nature.
Covid 2.0 is here
Videos on social media are creating a buzz, claiming that hospitals in China are overwhelmed by outbreaks of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and even COVID-19. Some posts even suggest cemeteries are overcrowded, sparking fears of another pandemic. But here’s the thing - there’s no solid evidence to back these claims.
Neither Chinese health authorities nor the WHO has confirmed any new pandemic or issued warnings. HMPV, which spreads like COVID-19 through respiratory droplets, usually causes cold-like symptoms but can be serious for kids, the elderly, and those with weak immune systems.
Winter storm delays 3,000 flights across US
A massive winter storm wreaked havoc across the US this weekend, and it’s not done yet. Kansas got buried under 12.5 inches of snow, with state highways completely shut down. St. Louis and Louisville were chaos, with cars stuck everywhere and over half a foot of snow clogging roads. Flights? Over 1,000 canceled, and delays hit 3,000—travelers are bracing for more disruptions this week.
Meanwhile, the South saw tornadoes and wind damage, with Arkansas and Texas feeling the brunt. Now, the storm’s heading east, and places like D.C. and Baltimore could get slammed with 6-12 inches of snow today. Ice is expected to cause even more trouble south of the snow zone. Officials are warning of "highway chaos," so if you can stay home, it’s the safest bet.
Overall, it was a night full of inspiring wins, heartfelt speeches, and plenty of laughs - proof that storytelling continues to shine in all its forms!
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