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Today: December 13, 2025
Today: December 13, 2025

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The painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9M at auction

The painting that introduced the movie “Star Wars” to the world nearly 50 years ago sold at auction for $3.875 million

The painting that introduced 'Star Wars' to the world fetches $3.9M at auction
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Prison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trial

Federal prison officials say the former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch is fit to stand trial on federal sex trafficking charges

Prison officials tell judge ex-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO is competent to stand trial
Arts

House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases

The House votes to pass a sweeping defense policy bill that authorizes $900 billion in military programs

House passes defense bill to raise troop pay and overhaul weapons purchases
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Sundance Film Festival unveils 90 feature films for its last Utah edition

Charli XCX is heading to the Sundance Film Festival in January 2026

Sundance Film Festival unveils 90 feature films for its last Utah edition
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Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’

Trump enters Warner Bros. fight, says it’s ‘imperative that CNN be sold’
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Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry

Casting directors have long been the unsung heroes behind films like “Wicked.”

Oscars recognize casting for the first time, offering a spotlight on a key job in the movie industry
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Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory

Kamala Harris is extending her book tour in 2026 and hitting politically important territory
Arts|Entertainment|Food

Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition

Composer Jake Heggie is set to premiere his opera “The Judgment of Paris,” inspired by the famous 1976 wine tasting where California wines triumphed over French selections

Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition
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Former 'Real Housewives' star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence

Jennifer Shah, a former star on “The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City,” has been moved from a federal prison into a community confinement program after serving less than half of her sentence for defrauding thousands of people

Former 'Real Housewives' star moved from prison to community program for remainder of her sentence
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James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers

Author James Patterson has surprised hundreds of booksellers with $500 checks for the holidays

James Patterson gives $500 checks to 600 booksellers
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Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation

Iceland's national broadcaster has announced it will boycott next year's Eurovision Song Contest due to discord over Israel's participation

Iceland becomes 5th country to boycott Eurovision Song Contest over Israel's participation
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UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy

Compas, a beloved Haitian music and dance genre inspired by merengue and infused with percussion, has made UNESCO’s cultural heritage list

UN recognizes compas, a Haitian music and dance genre that has marked generations and brought joy
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Our AP Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 take a survey

The youngest is 16

Our AP Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 take a survey
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Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala

The next Met Gala co-chairs have been announced, and it's a high-powered quartet: Beyoncé, Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman will join Vogue's Anna Wintour in hosting the starry event next May

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour will co-chair next Met Gala
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Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55

Writer Sophie Kinsella, known for her rom-com "Confessions of a Shopaholic," has died at 55

Sophie Kinsella, author of the millions-selling ‘Shopaholic’ novels, dies at 55
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Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy describes his time behind bars in a book released Wednesday

Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book
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Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest

Paramount’s hostile takeover bid is one of the largest
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The Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025

Five people who became stars in 2025 have been named The Associated Press’ Breakthrough Entertainers of the Year

The Associated Press names its Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025
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Arden Cho seizes her golden moment after Hollywood heartbreak

Three years ago, Arden Cho was ready to walk away from acting

Arden Cho seizes her golden moment after Hollywood heartbreak
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Owen Cooper goes from 'Adolescence' to new 'Heights'

Owen Cooper has been named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers for 2025

Owen Cooper goes from 'Adolescence' to new 'Heights'
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Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55

Sophie Kinsella, bestselling ‘Shopaholic’ author, dies at 55
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Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled

The Supreme Court has heard arguments about how courts should decide borderline cases of whether convicted murderers are intellectually disabled and should be shielded from execution

Supreme Court struggles over whether Alabama can execute man found to be intellectually disabled
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Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers

Sound baths are meditative experiences where participants lie down and are immersed in sound waves from instruments like gongs, singing bowls and chimes

Faith leaders embrace sound baths to connect with spiritual seekers
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US playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling

The American playwright and actor Jeremy O

US playwright Jeremy O. Harris released 3 weeks after arrest in Japan for alleged drug smuggling
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Italian cuisine becomes world’s first to be awarded UNESCO status

Italian cuisine has achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first entire gastronomic style to be recognized by UNESCO, the UN's cultural body. The recognition arrives as Italy intensifies its efforts to combat "fake" Italian food. CNN's Barbie Latza Nadeau reports from Rome.

Italian cuisine becomes world’s first to be awarded UNESCO status
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Nnena Kalu is first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize

Scottish artist Nnena Kalu has won the Turner Prize for her vivid abstract drawings and sculptures

Nnena Kalu is first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize
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Paramount says China's Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues

Paramount Skydance says that the Chinese gaming and social media giant Tencent Holdings withdrew from its bid to buy Warner Bros Discovery to avert a national security review

Paramount says China's Tencent withdrew from its Warner Bros bid to avert national security issues
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Nnena Kalu ‘makes history’ by winning Turner Prize 2025

Nnena Kalu ‘makes history’ by winning Turner Prize 2025

Nnena Kalu ‘makes history’ by winning Turner Prize 2025
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Designer Manish Malhotra throws India’s best parties. Here’s his guide to picking the perfect gift

Designer Manish Malhotra throws India’s best parties. Here’s his guide to picking the perfect gift

Designer Manish Malhotra throws India’s best parties. Here’s his guide to picking the perfect gift
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Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum

A selection of items returned by the Vatican is now at the Canadian Museum of History after First Nations, Inuit and Métis leaders for years called for the repatriation of Indigenous artifacts

Indigenous artifacts returned by the Vatican are now at a Canadian museum
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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s trial postponed over two months by judge

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s trial postponed over two months by judge

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s trial postponed over two months by judge
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NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan's lawsuit

NASCAR Chairman Jim France has testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust lawsuit against his family that he still has not changed his mind on granting teams permanent charters

NASCAR chairman refuses to budge on team charters in testimony during Michael Jordan's lawsuit
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Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home

Authorities say Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes was stabbed to death at his home in Santa Monica, California, and his son was arrested on suspicion of murder

Son arrested after Grammy-nominated singer Jubilant Sykes is stabbed to death at California home
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Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?

Millions of Australian children just lost access to social media. What’s happening and will it work?
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Jason Bateman makes a rare comment about his sister Justine Bateman

Jason Bateman makes a rare comment about his sister Justine Bateman

Jason Bateman makes a rare comment about his sister Justine Bateman
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Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix

Paramount has launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros

Paramount goes hostile in bid for Warner Bros., challenging a $72 billion offer by Netflix
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Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules

A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she challenges her arrest and detention by the Trump administration

Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules
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Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession

Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession

Little Village families hold annual Our Lady of Guadalupe procession
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Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead

Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead

Stockton music artists invite children to record 'peace anthem' after mass shooting leaves 4 dead
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Pamela Anderson opens up about being ‘romantically involved’ with Liam Neeson

Pamela Anderson opens up about being ‘romantically involved’ with Liam Neeson

Pamela Anderson opens up about being ‘romantically involved’ with Liam Neeson
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Controversial nativity scene will remain until further conversation with archdiocese, church leaders say

Controversial nativity scene will remain until further conversation with archdiocese, church leaders say

Controversial nativity scene will remain until further conversation with archdiocese, church leaders say
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Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chappell Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul

The soul singer-turned-R&B sex symbol Teddy Pendergrass helped define the Sound of Philadelphia in the 1970s.

Sabrina Carpenter’s and Chappell Roan’s sexy pop hits have roots in the bedroom ballads of Teddy Pendergrass and Philly soul
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In 'The Chronology of Water,' Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart

Imogen Poots has been working in film, television and theater for 20 years

In 'The Chronology of Water,' Imogen Poots found a great role, and a best friend in Kristen Stewart
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Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse. What happened?

Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse. What happened?

Thailand and Cambodia are fighting again, leaving a Trump-brokered peace agreement on brink of collapse. What happened?
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Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back

Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back

Angola’s slavery museum confronts the darkest horrors of the trade — and honors those who fought back
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Technology

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people

A unique app is changing the dating game for disabled and chronically ill people
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Fashion and Beauty

Look of the Week: Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner know how to promote a movie

Look of the Week: Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner know how to promote a movie

Look of the Week: Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner know how to promote a movie
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Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI

The European Union is investigating Google for potential antitrust violations related to its AI models

Google facing a new antitrust probe in Europe over content it uses for AI
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Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US

Hundreds of Nicaraguans caroled the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to mark the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US
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Luigi Mangione was arrested one year ago today. Inside how it went down

Luigi Mangione was arrested one year ago today. Inside how it went down

Luigi Mangione was arrested one year ago today. Inside how it went down
Americas|Arts|Crime|World

Thieves snatch more than a dozen artworks from Brazil library in daytime heist

Thieves snatch more than a dozen artworks from Brazil library in daytime heist

Thieves snatch more than a dozen artworks from Brazil library in daytime heist
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Travel

Georgia O'Keeffe's views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan

A new conservation plan would preserve pristine desert vistas beside the longtime home of 20th century painter Georgia O’Keeffe and ensure visitors continued access to a spiritual retreat, along with winter pasture for livestock

Georgia O'Keeffe's views of the New Mexico desert will be preserved with conservation plan
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Jennifer Lawrence reinvents the ‘cool girl’ for a new generation

Jennifer Lawrence reinvents the ‘cool girl’ for a new generation

Jennifer Lawrence reinvents the ‘cool girl’ for a new generation
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Holiday ornaments decorate life all year long in this Belgian shop

Christel Dauwe has been living in a holiday wonderland year-round with her Christmas ornament shop in Antwerp, Belgium

Holiday ornaments decorate life all year long in this Belgian shop
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Sean Penn shocks Julia Roberts with career reflection

Oscar-award winning actors Sean Penn and Julia Roberts, who also happen to be longtime friends and neighbors, open up about their career trajectories and most famous roles. Stream the full Variety and CNN 'Actors on Actors' episodes on the CNN app.

Sean Penn shocks Julia Roberts with career reflection
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Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China

Trump greenlights exports of Nvidia H200 chips to China
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Federal judge declines to release Tina Peters, the only Trump ally in prison for 2020 election-related crimes

Federal judge declines to release Tina Peters, the only Trump ally in prison for 2020 election-related crimes

Federal judge declines to release Tina Peters, the only Trump ally in prison for 2020 election-related crimes
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What to know about Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Warner Bros

What to know about Paramount's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
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How to fall asleep anywhere, from airplanes to your office nap room

Sleep coach Nick Littlehales developed techniques to help professional climbers sleep while hanging off the side of a mountain. He explains how we can use similar methods to train ourselves to nap practically anywhere.

How to fall asleep anywhere, from airplanes to your office nap room
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Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case

An economist testified in Michael Jordan’s federal antitrust trial against NASCAR that the racing series owes a combined $364.7 million in damages to the two teams suing it over a revenue-sharing dispute

Economist says NASCAR owes $364.7M to teams in antitrust case
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Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention

Battle over future of Warner Bros. Discovery captures Trump’s attention
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Ryan Coogler, Rose Byrne, Chase Infiniti, Joachim Trier react to Golden Globe nominations

The Golden Globes nominees have been announced, featuring a diverse group of top names from film and television

Ryan Coogler, Rose Byrne, Chase Infiniti, Joachim Trier react to Golden Globe nominations
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12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back

Twelve former FBI agents fired after kneeling during a 2020 racial justice protest in Washington have sued to get their jobs back

12 FBI agents fired for kneeling during racial justice protest sue to get their jobs back
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Jimmy Kimmel will continue with Disney’s ABC for at least another year

Jimmy Kimmel will continue with Disney’s ABC for at least another year

Jimmy Kimmel will continue with Disney’s ABC for at least another year
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Ikea executive speaks with CNN ahead of new store launch

Chief sustainability officer of IKEA Australia and New Zealand, Mirja Viinanen, joins Elex Michaelson to share details about the new store in New Zealand. Plus, Michaelson asks Viinanen if she can put together IKEA products herself.

Ikea executive speaks with CNN ahead of new store launch
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Wall Street pulls back from its record heights

U.S. stocks pulled away from their record heights

Wall Street pulls back from its record heights
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A Utah man's death-defying pivot to the circus arts

A Utah man's death-defying pivot to the circus arts

A Utah man's death-defying pivot to the circus arts
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California man marks his 15,000th spin on Disneyland's 'Cars' ride

A California man says he has marked his 15,000th spin on an auto-racing Disneyland attraction inspired by the animated film “Cars.”

California man marks his 15,000th spin on Disneyland's 'Cars' ride
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Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy

The Golden Globes have introduced a best podcast category that's likely to spark conversations

Golden Globes enter the world of podcasts and tread carefully, avoiding controversy
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Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene

Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene

Archdiocese weighs in on church’s ‘Ice Was Here’ nativity scene
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Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

Paramount launches a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination

US industries have traditionally consolidated into 3 to 5 main players. When it comes to streaming, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney are the top trio.

Netflix-Warner deal would drive streaming market further down the road of ‘Big 3’ domination
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Down syndrome employees find dream job with Kansas City Chiefs

Down syndrome employees find dream job with Kansas City Chiefs

Down syndrome employees find dream job with Kansas City Chiefs
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The Golden Globe nominations are here and it was a pretty solid year for movies and television

The Golden Globe nominations are here and it was a pretty solid year for movies and television

The Golden Globe nominations are here and it was a pretty solid year for movies and television