Critic's Notebook: In Obama's Farewell Address, One Last Reminder of What Presidential Looks Like
Part victory lap, part civics lesson, part pep talk, the valedictory address was President Obama at his finest.
Hollywood Responds to President Obama's Farewell Address: "Yes We Can"
#FourMoreYears
Trump Lashes Out at Media After Salacious 'Golden Showers' Report Leaks
The unsubstantiated claims in the report detail graphic accounts of activity Trump supposedly witnessed in the Moscow Ritz-Carlton.
George Lucas Selects Los Angeles for $1 Billion Museum
The 'Star Wars' creator chose L.A. over a rival proposal in San Francisco, with it eyeing a May 4, 2020, launch.
- Will Season 6 Be the End for 'Scandal'?
- Producers Guild Nominations: 'Deadpool' Is In and 'Sully' Is Out — But Will the Academy Agree?
- 'Urban Myths' Trailer: Sky Art Debuts First Look of Joseph Fiennes as Michael Jackson
- Mariah Carey's Hollywood Walk of Fame Star Vandalized
- Coen Brothers Set First-Ever TV Project With Annapurna
- DreamWorks Animation Finds New Chief in Warner Bros. Veteran (Exclusive)
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This Week’s Issue
The Good, The Outrageous, The Globes
Finally, let's start this year with a party (lots of them) and a mental escape into bow ties (polka-dot, please), now gowns, the new bro-eyebrow rules, silly predictions and those Stallone sisters, who have something to say about their role on Hollywood's most inebriated night
- The Stallone Daughters and Other Secrets of Miss Golden Globe: Past Honorees Tell All
- Golden Globes Host Jimmy Fallon Promises Trump Jokes at "Maybe the Last Party" of 2017 (Q&A)
- Studios' 2017 Forecast: Big Bets, Franchise Fears and Executive Intrigue
- Carl Reiner Remembers Debbie Reynolds, Carrie Fisher as "Absolutely Different People"
- 'Star Wars' Braintrust Sets Meeting to Plot Leia's Life After Carrie Fisher's Death
Movies
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BAFTA Nominations: Do Snubs of Denzel Washington, Barry Jenkins Merit #BAFTAsSoWhite Scrutiny?
THR's awards columnist notes that it was a big day for 'La La Land,' but the noms were marred by the egregious omissions of the 'Moonlight' director and the 'Fences' leading man.
- 'La La Land' Scores Awards-Season Release in China
- Japan's Hirokazu Kore-eda Reveals Plans for Next Film
- George Lucas' Museum Is Bringing These Rare 'Star Wars' Pieces to Los Angeles
- Golden Globes Group Sends Meryl Streep Letter Thanking Her for "Unwavering Support for the Arts"
- Buddy Greco, Jazz Pianist, Vocalist and Las Vegas Mainstay, Dies at 90
- What Will 'Star Wars: Episode VIII' Really Be Called?
Television
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ABC Boss Hopes Marvel's 'Agents of SHIELD' and 'Inhumans' Can Coexist
'This Is Us' Creator Discusses Toby's Fate, Jack's "Ultimate Sacrifice"
'Scandal' Election Results Filmed Before Trump Win as Shonda Rhimes Stresses "There Aren't Any Similarities"
'Beyond' Renewed for Second Season at Freeform
Reba McEntire Soap From 'Desperate Housewives' Creator Scores ABC Pilot Pickup
Cosmopolitan Magazine Drama Ordered to Series at Freeform; 'The Fosters' Renewed
Showtime Boss Offers 'Twin Peaks' Details, Discusses "Justified" Raise for Emmy Rossum
'This Is Us': Keeping Track of the Timeline (So Far)
TGIT Return Pushed to Accommodate '20/20' Inauguration Special
Jamie Foxx's Jay Pharoah Comedy 'White Famous' Picked Up to Series at Showtime
Showtime Orders Lena Waithe Drama 'The Chi' to Series
'The Affair' Renewed for Season 4 at Showtime
Business
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Finance Industry Veteran David Clementi Named BBC Chair
The former deputy head of the Bank of England will lead a new unitary board of the U.K. public broadcaster and effectively replace outgoing Rona Fairhead.
Disney India to Cut Jobs Amid Exit From Bollywood Productions
The Hollywood giant's India unit could reduce its staff by 15 percent as Walt Disney International chairman Andy Bird says a "re-balancing and re-calibration" is needed "to reflect local market realities."
ICM Forms Strategic Partnership With Radio Talent Agency Workhouse Media
The boutique’s roster includes ‘The Breakfast Club’ and Rickey Smiley.
Paradigm Acquires AM Only and The Windish Agency
The two music firms were partners with Paradigm.
Awards
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BAFTA Award Nominations: Industry, Nominees React
"As if BAFTA think it's a good idea to put me in the same room as Ryan Gosling," joked best supporting actress nominee Hayley Squires.
Michael Keaton Honored by Society of Camera Operators
He will receive the Society's Governors Award during its annual awards ceremony.
'Rogue One' Leads Visual Effects Society Feature Competition With 7 Nominations as 'Doctor Strange,' 'Jungle Book' Grab 6 Each
'Kubo and the Two Strings' earns six nominations in the animated feature categories, while 'Game of Thrones' collects 11 in the TV categories.
Mother of Late 'Goliath' PA Honored by Billy Bob Thornton at the Globes: "Losing Luke Has Left a Huge Hole"
Though an official cause of death has yet to be determined, Luke Scott's mother, Sheila, tells THR that she believes her son is yet another victim of America's opioid epidemic: "It's a cunning, baffling and powerful disease."
About Last Night: Elle Fanning's Simple Ivory Stunner; Sienna Miller Sparkles in Gucci
Minute Men
The Best-Dressed Dudes at the Golden Globes
See All the Golden Globes After-Party Looks
#CoupleGoals: The Cutest Pairs on the Golden Globes Red Carpet
Golden Globes: The Best Behind-the-Scenes Moments on Instagram
Top 10 Golden Globes Jewelry
Golden Globes: The Worst Dressed
Golden Globes: The Best Dressed
Best Fashion and Accessories from Golden Globe Pre-Parties
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Mariah Carey Sues Over Canceled Concerts in South America
The superstar says she called off the shows because of late payments.
Fifth Harmony to Perform at 2017 People's Choice Awards
Neil Patrick Harris, James Corden Sing 'Hamilton' in Broadway Riff-Off
Nine Inch Nails, Frank Ocean, Solange to Top 2017 Panorama Festival
Spotify Targets Barack Obama With 'President of Playlists' Job Posting
U2 Sets 'Joshua Tree' Stadium Tour, First-Ever Bonnaroo Performance
Buddy Bregman, Famed Arranger, Composer and Producer, Dies at 86
Next Big Thing
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Cameron Dallas: Hollywood's Next Big Thing Steps Up From Web Celeb to Netflix Star
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Hollywood's Next Big Thing: Jude Demorest Goes From Lee Daniels' Hot Discovery to Fox's 'Star' in the Making
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Hollywood's Next Big Thing: 'Fantastic Beasts' Star Alison Sudol Goes From Indie Musician to Mind-Reading Witch
Culture
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'The Present': Theater Review
Richard Roxburgh plays a philandering schoolteacher and Cate Blanchett the love that slipped through his fingers in Andrew Upton's post-perestroika update of Chekhov's first play, which comes to Broadway from Sydney Theatre Company.
'Blueprint Specials': Theater Review
The enterprising Waterwell theater company resurrects these World War II musicals — originally conceived to be presented by, and performed for, soldiers — on the hangar deck of the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Mark Ruffalo Steps Into Broadway's 'The Price'
The Oscar-nominated actor will join the cast of Roundabout Theatre Company's Arthur Miller revival, replacing John Turturro, who has bowed out due to his filming schedule.
Broadway Celebrates New Year With Record Weekly Grosses
'Hamilton,' 'Wicked' and 'The Lion King' all soared past $3 million, with a host of other $1 million-plus earners pushing the overall total close to $50 million for the history-making week.
'Mean Girls' Musical on Track for Fall 2017 World Premiere
Tina Fey is adapting her screenplay with composer husband Jeff Richmond and lyricist Nell Benjamin, while Tony winner Casey Nicholaw is attached to direct.
Tech
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CES Reporter's Notebook: Tinder's Prank VR Headset Is a Hit
THR's tech reporters take Las Vegas for the annual CES convention of new gadgets and digital innovations.
Billy Parks Moves From Fullscreen to Otter Media for Content Strategy Role
In the newly created role, Parks will work with Otter Media portfolio companies to develop content across formats.
Elton John Enlists Jeffrey Katzenberg, Barry Jenkins as Judges for Web Competition Series
The series tasks creatives with pitching music videos for popular Elton John songs, including "Rocket Man" and "Tiny Dancer."
Lionsgate Invests in E-Sports Franchise as Competitive Gaming Industry Grows
The studio is taking a minority stake in the Immortals team, with an eye to creating more original e-sports content for TV and digital platforms.