golden globes
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The Only Thing Whiter Than the 2020 Golden Globes Was Billy Porter’s Outfit
“You don’t see us, we don’t see you,” seemed to be the resounding sentiment of the 77th annual Golden Globes—at least, as far as black talent was concerned. The kickoff to the 2020 awards season started with a whimper, rather than a bang, and while the carpet wasn’t entirely melanin-deficient, it was definitely “unseasoned,” as…
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Golden Globes 2020: Beyoncé Happened
The 77th Golden Globes were…a tad unseasoned. Our very own Safaree stunt double Jay Connor joined me on the red carpet and we immediately noticed something: The carpet was as white as the total number nominees. So, we definitely chilled. Now as for the telecast? DID Y’ALL SEE BEYONCÉ JUST TELEPORT INTO THE GOLDEN GLOBES…
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Melina Matsoukas Wasn’t Surprised About the Golden Globes Snub, Says Voters Refused to Watch Queen & Slim
Every year it’s the same ol’ dance—there’s a major award ceremony nominations announcement, congratulatory messages are thrown about, quickly followed by snubbing outrage. That tradition was no different following the recent nominations announcement for the 2020 Golden Globes. According to Variety, Queen & Slim director Melina Matsoukas didn’t seem to be too surprised that her…
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Golden Globes 2020: Eddie Murphy, Cynthia Erivo, Beyoncé, Billy Porter Score Noms. Plus, When They (Don't) See Us, We Got a Problem
Before the sun rose on the morning of Dec. 9, 2019, Hollywood was abuzz with the official start of 2020’s awards season! Susan Kelechi Watson, Tim Allen and Dakota Fanning gathered at the Beverly Hilton and announced the nominees for the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards. Let’s get right to this shit. Nominees Cynthia Erivo…
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Diahann Carroll, the First African-American Woman to Star on Primetime TV in Non-Domestic Role, Dies at 84
Earth has just gotten a little less beautiful. Diahann Carroll, the outstandingly talented actress and singer, has died at the age of 84. Carroll’s daughter, producer-journalist Suzanne Kay confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter that her mother died in her home in Los Angeles following a long bout with cancer. As THR reports: Carol Diahann Johnson…
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Just When We Thought Marsai Martin Couldn’t Be More Adorable, We Discover She’s Janelle Monáe’s Cousin
The two, who both turn heads, have an extensive discussion about personal style for the digital edition of InStyle’s September issue.
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Queen, Meet Crown: Regina King Gets Even More Glorious this Awards Season
Fun fact: Regina King’s name literally translates to “Queen King,” Regina meaning “queen” in Latin. In case you think you think that’s a coincidence, her sister Reina’s name translates to the same, albeit in Spanish—and the two share a production company called Royal Ties. (Another fun fact: Rihanna is a derivation of Rhiannon, which is…
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PSA of the Day: Stop Asking Women If They’re Pregnant (Because Sometimes, It’s Just a Food Baby)
You know what’s really dope? When you’re out here, living your best new-monied life, getting your step-and-repeat and twirl on in a Michael Kors gown (that you could easily pay for, but were instead loaned) on a Golden Globes afterparty red carpet where you’re nobody’s plus-one. The paparazzi knows your name and is screaming it…
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High-Low in Hollywood: Lupita Nyong'o Wore a $45 Shoe to the Golden Globes
Loved Lupita Nyong’o’s Wakanda-worthy look at this year’s Golden Globes? You can cop at least one bit of it for yourself—and no, it’s not her electric blue mascara (though you can get that look from Yves St. Laurent for $29 or Sephora’s in-house brand for $10). It may seem like just another “Stars! They’re just…
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Before and After: Pre- and Post-Globes, How Do Celebs Celebrate the Start of Awards Season?
There’s the glow up—and the get down. And during Golden Globes weekend, celebs were doing plenty of both, whether they were nominees or simply networking. The weekend kicked off Saturday with one of the lesser-known but nevertheless high-profile events, the BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) Tea Party, held in advance of last…