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GLAAD announces Media Awards nominees, will honor Taylor Swift, Janet Mock

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BEVERLY HILLS — Nominees for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards were announced Wednesday to honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

The 176 nominees cover 30 categories of material that was published, released or broadcast between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2019.

“There are more nominees for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards than ever before not only because LGBTQ diversity and inclusion has progressed, but because GLAAD’s work to forward LGBTQ visibility has never been more important,” said Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD president & CEO. “Media stories and storylines that shed light on LGBTQ people of different backgrounds, genders, races, religions, and more, are needed to counter the current politically and culturally divisive moment. The GLAAD Awards this year not only celebrate new LGBTQ stories that educate, entertain, and affect positive cultural change, but remind LGBTQ people and allies that in an election year, our visibility and voices have never been more important.”

Janet Mock, co-executive producer/writer/director on the FX series “Pose,” will be honored at the GLAAD Media Awards for her advocacy for LGBTQ issues. She will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award, presented to a LGBTQ media professional. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

The GLAAD Media Awards ceremonies, which fund GLAAD’s work to accelerate LGBTQ acceptance, will be held in New York at the Hilton Midtown on March 19, and in Los Angeles at the Beverly Hilton on April 16.

On Tuesday, GLAAD announced that Taylor Swift will receive the Vanguard Award and Janet Mock will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the Los Angeles ceremony. Special honorees for the New York ceremony will be announced in coming weeks.

Here are all the English-language nominees released Wednesday:

Outstanding Film — Wide Release

  • Bombshell (Lionsgate)
  • Booksmart (United Artists)
  • Downton Abbey (Focus Features)
  • Judy (Roadside Attractions)
  • Rocketman (Paramount Pictures)

Outstanding Film — Limited Release

  • Adam (Wolfe Releasing)
  • Brittany Runs a Marathon (Amazon Studios)
  • End of the Century (The Cinema Guild)
  • The Heiresses (1844 Entertainment)
  • Kanarie (Breaking Glass Pictures)
  • Pain & Glory (Sony Pictures Classics)
  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire (NEON)
  • Rafiki (Film Movement)
  • Socrates (Breaking Glass Pictures)
  • This Is Not Berlin (Samuel Goldwyn Films)

Outstanding Documentary

  • 5B (RYOT Films)
  • Gay Chorus Deep South (MTV)
  • Leitis in Waiting (PBS)
  • State of Pride (YouTube)
  • Wig (HBO)

Outstanding Drama Series

  • Batwoman (The CW)
  • Billions (Showtime)
  • Euphoria (HBO)
  • Killing Eve (AMC)
  • The L Word: Generation Q (Showtime)
  • The Politician (Netflix)
  • Pose (FX)
  • Shadowhunters (Freeform)
  • Star Trek: Discovery (CBS All Access)
  • Supergirl (The CW)

Outstanding Comedy Series

  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine (NBC)
  • Dear White People (Netflix)
  • Dickinson (Apple TV+)
  • One Day at a Time (Netflix)
  • The Other Two (Comedy Central)
  • Schitt’s Creek (Pop)
  • Sex Education (Netflix)
  • Superstore (NBC)
  • Vida (Starz)
  • Work in Progress (Showtime)

Outstanding Individual Episode (series w/o a regular LGBTQ character)

  • “Love” Drunk History (Comedy Central)
  • “Murdered at a Bad Address” Law & Order: SVU (NBC)
  • “Spontaneous Combustion” Easy (Netflix)
  • “This Extraordinary Being” Watchmen (HBO)
  • “Two Doors Down” Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings (Netflix)

Outstanding TV Movie

  • Deadwood: The Movie (HBO)
  • Let It Snow (Netflix)
  • Rent: Live (FOX)
  • Transparent: Musicale Finale (Amazon)
  • Trapped: The Alex Cooper Story (Lifetime)

Outstanding Limited Series

  • Mrs. Fletcher (HBO)
  • The Red Line (CBS)
  • Tales of the City (Netflix)
  • When They See Us (Netflix)
  • Years & Years (HBO)

Outstanding Kids & Family Programming

  • Andi Mack (The Disney Channel)
  • The Bravest Knight (Hulu)
  • High School Musical: The Musical: The Series (Disney+)
  • The Loud House (Nickelodeon)
  • “Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone” Arthur (PBS)
  • Rocko’s Modern Life: Static Cling (Netflix)
  • She-Ra and the Princesses of Power (Netflix)
  • Steven Universe: The Movie (Cartoon Network)
  • “A Tale of Two Nellas” Nella the Princess Knight (Nick Jr.)
  • Twelve Forever (Netflix)

Outstanding Reality Program

  • Are You the One? (MTV)
  • Bachelor in Paradise (ABC)
  • I Am Jazz (TLC)
  • Queer Eye (Netflix)
  • RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1)

Outstanding Music Artist

  • Adam Lambert, Velvet: Side A (More is More/Empire)
  • Brittany Howard, Jaime (ATO)
  • Kevin Abstract, ARIZONA BABY (Question Everything/RCA)
  • Kim Petras, Clarity (Bunhead)
  • King Princess, Cheap Queen (Zelig/Columbia Records)
  • Lil Nas X, 7 (Columbia)
  • Melissa Etheridge, The Medicine Show (ME Records/Concord)
  • Mika, My Name Is Michael Holbrook (Casablanca/Republic Records)
  • Tegan and Sara, Hey, I’m Just Like You (Sire)
  • Young M.A, Herstory in the Making (M.A Music/3D)

Outstanding Comic Book

  • The Avant-Guards, written by Carly Usdin (BOOM! Studios)
  • Bloom, written by Kevin Panetta (First Second)
  • Crowded, written by Christopher Sebela (Image Comics)
  • Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass, written by Mariko Tamaki (DC Comics)
  • Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me, written by Mariko Tamaki (First Second)
  • Liebestrasse, written by Greg Lockard (ComiXology Originals)
  • Lumberjanes, written by Shannon Watters, Kat Leyh (BOOM! Studios)
  • Runaways, written by Rainbow Rowell (Marvel Comics)
  • Star Wars: Doctor Aphra, written by Simon Spurrier (Marvel Comics)
  • The Wicked + Divine, written by Kieron Gillen (Image Comics)

Outstanding Video Game

  • Apex Legends (Electronic Arts)
  • Borderlands 3 (2K Games)
  • The Outer Worlds (Private Division)
  • Overwatch (Blizzard Entertainment)
  • The Walking Dead: The Final Season (Skybound Entertainment)
  • Outstanding Broadway Production
  • Choir Boy, by Tarell Alvin McCraney
  • The Inheritance, by Matthew Lopez
  • Jagged Little Pill, book by Diablo Cody, lyrics by Alanis Morissette, music by Alanis Morissette, Glen Ballard
  • Slave Play, by Jeremy O. Harris
  • What the Constitution Means to Me, by Heidi Schreck

Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode

  • “Billy Porter Serves Cataract Realness, Fashion, and Tonys” The View (ABC)
  • “Ellen Meets Inspiring Mormon Valedictorian” The Ellen Show (Syndicated/Telepictures Productions)
  • “Jacob Tobia — Promoting a ‘Gender-Chill’ Exploration of Identity with ‘Sissy”‘ The Daily Show with Trevor Noah (Comedy Central)
  • “Jonathan Van Ness: Honey, She’s An Onion With All Sorts of Layers” The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (CBS)
  • “Lilly Is Struggling to Date Women” A Little Late with Lilly Singh (NBC)

Outstanding TV Journalism — Newsmagazine

  • “ABC News Pride Day” (WABC-TV/ABC News)
  • “All Her Sons” CBS Sunday Morning (CBS)
  • “Am I Next? Gay and Targeted in Chechnya” Nightline (ABC)
  • “Am I Next? Trans and Targeted” Nightline (ABC)
  • “Rainbow Railroad” 60 Minutes (CBS)

Outstanding TV Journalism Segment

  • “Black and Trans in Texas” Vice News Tonight (HBO)
  • “Don Lemon to Kevin Hart: Walking away right now is your choice” CNN Tonight with Don Lemon (CNN)
  • “Laverne Cox: We exist, we deserve human rights” Up with David Gura (MSNBC)
  • “One-on-One with Mayor Pete Buttigieg” The Rachel Maddow Show (MSNBC)
  • “Ryan Russell Reveals His Truth” ESPN (ESPN)

Outstanding Newspaper Article

  • “L.G.B.T.Q. Community Finds Sense of Home in the Bronx” by Rick Rojas (The New York Times)
  • “Military Reports No Discharges Under Trans Ban — But Advocates Have Doubts” by Chris Johnson (Washington Blade)
  • “Nearly 4 Million LGBTQ People Live in Rural America, and ‘Everything is not bias and awful”‘ by Susan Miller (USA Today)
  • “Texas Leads the Nation in Transgender Murders. After the Latest Attack, the Dallas Trans Community Asks Why” by Lauren McGaughy (The Dallas Morning News)
  • “Trump Pledged to End the HIV Epidemic. San Francisco Could Get There First” by Maria L. La Ganga (Los Angeles Times)

Outstanding Magazine Article

  • “2019 Sportsperson of the Year: Megan Rapinoe” by Jenny Vrentas (Sports Illustrated)
  • “In Her Element: Geena Rocero” by Geena Rocero (Playboy)
  • ‘Indya Moore Just Wants to Be Free” by Jada Yuan (ELLE)
  • “Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s Unlikely, Untested, Unprecedented Presidential Campaign” by Charlotte Alter (TIME)
  • “The Trans Obituaries Project” by Raquel Willis (OUT)

Outstanding Magazine Overall Coverage

  • Advocate
  • Billboard
  • Entertainment Weekly
  • OUT
  • Variety

Outstanding Digital Journalism Article

  • “Finding the Truth About Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports” [series] by Cyd Zeigler, Dawn Ennis (Outsports.com)
  • “How a New Class of Trans Male Actors Are Changing the Face of Television” by Trish Bendix (TIME.com)
  • “This Time Is Real: Taiwan Counts Down to Asia’s First Same-Sex Weddings” by Beh Lih Yi (Openlynews.com)
  • “Trump Administration to LGBT Couples: Your ‘Out of Wedlock’ Kids Aren’t Citizens” by Scott Bixby (TheDailyBeast.com)
  • “When Transgender Travelers Walk Into Scanners, Invasive Searches Sometimes Wait on the Other Side” by Lucas Waldron, Brenda Medina (ProPublica.org)

Outstanding Digital Journalism — Video or Multimedia

  • “Between Two Homes: The LGBTQ+ Refugees America Left Behind” by Judah Robinson (NowThis)
  • “LGBTQ+ Community Debates the Meaning of ‘Queer,’ Military Bans, & More’ by Arielle Duhaime-Ross (VICE)
  • “The Life Threatening Dangers Of Gay Conversion Therapy” by Grace Baldridge (Refinery29)
  • “Sound On: Community, Representation and Identity” by Terron Moore and Rakhee Jethwa (MTV News)
  • “Stonewall 50: The Revolution” produced by Sekiya Dorsett, Brooke Sopelsa, Elizabeth Kuhr, Shahrzad Elghanayan, Wesley Oliver, Tim Fitzsimmons (NBC OUT and Nightly Films)

Outstanding Blog

  • Gays with Kids
  • JoeMyGod
  • My Fabulous Disease
  • Pittsburgh Lesbian Correspondents
  • TransGriot

Special Recognition

  • Special (Netflix)
  • Karen Ocamb, news editor, Los Angeles Blade
  • Mark Segal, founder and publisher, Philadelphia Gay News

Amy Poehler, Tina Fey to return as Golden Globes hosts in 2021

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PASADENA — Tina Fey and Amy Poehler are returning to the Golden Globes as co-hosts for the 2021 telecast, NBC announced Saturday.

Fey and Poehler, who rose to fame hosting the Weekend Update segment together on “Saturday Night Live” in the mid-2000s, hosted the Globes from 2013-15.

“NBC has long been the home to two of the funniest people on the planet — Tina Fey and Amy Poehler — and we didn’t want to wait any longer to share the great news that they’ll be hosting the Globes once again,” NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy said during the network’s portion of Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour, which is being held in Pasadena.

NBC has aired the Golden Globes each year since 1996. It will continue to air on NBC at least through 2027 under an eight-year contract the network and Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which conducts the ceremony, reached in 2018.

The ceremony is customarily NBC’s most-watched entertainment program of the year and one of the most-watched in all television. Sunday’s ceremony drew the largest audience for a prime-time entertainment program since “The Big Bang Theory” finale in May, averaging 18.323 million viewers.

“There’s no denying that Tina and Amy’s comedic chemistry is infectious,” said Lorenzo Soria, the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which runs the Golden Globes. “We can’t wait to see the dynamic duo return to the Golden Globes stage.”

The Golden Globe Awards honor both film and television. The date of next year’s ceremony will be announced later. It is traditionally held in early January at The Beverly Hilton.

This year’s show was hosted by Ricky Gervais for the fifth time. As always, Gervais’ pointed barbs at the perceived hypocrisy of the very celebrities being honored at the ceremony proved polarizing, drawing both praise and outrage on social media.

2020 Critics Choice Awards: ‘The Irishman,’‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,’‘Little Women’ lead nominations

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SANTA MONICA — Just hours before Oscar nominations are announced, the 25th annual Critics Choice Awards will be presented Sunday night in Santa Monica, with Netflix’s “The Irishman” touting a leading 14 nods.

Martin Scorsese’s mob drama was also one of the top nominees going into last weekend’s Golden Globe Awards, but it was passed over in every category. Instead, the World War I thriller “1917” and Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” walked off with the top prizes.

All three films are nominated for best picture by the Critics Choice Association, along with “Ford v Ferrari,” “Jojo Rabbit,” “Joker,” “Little Women,” “Marriage Story,” “Parasite” and “Uncut Gems.”

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows, Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet in a scene from “Little Women.” (Wilson Webb/Sony Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows Brad Pitt in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, Pitt was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a motion picture for his role in the film. (Andrew Cooper/Sony-Columbia Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows Leonardo DiCaprio in a scene from “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, DiCaprio was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture comedy for his role in the film. (Andrew Cooper/Sony via AP)

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  • LOS ÁNGELES (CA, EEUU), 09/01/2020.- Fotograma cedido por Universal Pictures donde aparecen los actores Dean-Charles Chapman (i) como Blake y George MacKay (d) como Schofield, durante una escena de la cinta bélica “1917” que desembarca en los cines como el estreno más destacado de la cartelera esta semana. EFE/François Duhamel/Universal Pictures

  • This image released by Universal Pictures shows Dean-Charles Chapman, left, director Sam Mendes, center, and George MacKay on the set of “1917.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, Mendes was nominated for a Golden Globe for best director for the film. (François Duhamel/Universal Pictures via AP)

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“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” has 12 nominations heading into the event, followed by “Little Women” with nine, “1917” and “Marriage Story” with eight and “Jojo Rabbit,” “Joker” and “Parasite” with seven each.

Netflix leads all networks and studios with an overall 61 nominations. HBO received 33 nominations, followed by Amazon with 14 and NBC with 12.

On the television side of the awards, Netflix’s “When They See Us” leads the pack with six nominations, followed by NBC’s “This Is Us” and Pop’s “Schitt’s Creek” with five each.

Golden Globe winner Joaquin Phoenix will look to continue his success in the best actor category, in which he is nominated for his chilling portrayal of the lead villain in “Joker.” He will compete with “The Irishman’s” Robert De Niro; Antonio Banderas for “Pain and Glory”; Leonardo DiCaprio for “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”; Adam Driver for “Marriage Story”; Eddie Murphy for “Dolemite is My Name”; and Adam Sandler for “Uncut Gems.”

Taron Egerton, who won a Golden Globe as best actor in a comedy/musical film for his portrayal of Elton John in “Rocketman,” is not nominated for a Critics Choice Award.

Competing for best actress honors will be Golden Globe winners Renee Zellweger for her portrayal of Judy Garland in “Judy” and Awkwafina —for her work as an emotionally tortured woman facing the death of her beloved grandmother in “The Farewell.” Also vying for the prize are Cyntha Erivo for “Harriet,” Scarlett Johansson for “Marriage Story,” Lupita Nyong’o for “Us,” Saoirse Ronan for “Little Women” and Charlize Theron for “Bombshell.”

On the small screen, HBO’s “Succession,” “Watchmen” and “Game of Thrones” are both nominated for best drama series. Netflix’s “The Crown” is also up for the award, along with OWN’s “David Makes Man,” CBS All Access’ “The Good Fight,” FX’s “Pose” and NBC’s “This is Us.”

“One Day at a Time,” the Netflix series now moving to Pop TV, is among the comedy series nominees, along with HBO’s “Barry,” CBS’ “Mom,” Hulu’s “PEN15,” Pop TV’s “Schitt’s Creek” and Amazon’s “Fleabag” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.”

“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” has won the prize the past two years.

The awards will be presented in a ceremony at the Barker Hangar, hosted by Taye Diggs.

During the ceremony, Eddie Murphy will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award, while Kristen Bell will receive the fourth annual #SeeHer Award, which honors women who work to change stereotypes and “acknowledge the importance of authentic portrayals of women across the entertainment landscape.”

Here is a complete list of nominees:

BEST PICTURE

“1917”

“Ford v Ferrari”

“The Irishman”

“Jojo Rabbit”

“Joker”

“Little Women”

“Marriage Story”

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

“Parasite”

“Uncut Gems”

BEST ACTOR

Antonio Banderas, “Pain and Glory”

Robert De Niro, “The Irishman”

Leonardo DiCaprio, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Adam Driver, “Marriage Story”

Eddie Murphy, “Dolemite Is My Name”

Joaquin Phoenix, “Joker”

Adam Sandler, “Uncut Gems”

BEST ACTRESS

Awkwafina, “The Farewell”

Cynthia Erivo, “Harriet”

Scarlett Johansson, “Marriage Story”

Lupita Nyong’o, “Us”

Saoirse Ronan, “Little Women”

Charlize Theron, “Bombshell”

Renee Zellweger, “Judy”

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Willem Dafoe, “The Lighthouse”

Tom Hanks, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”

Anthony Hopkins, “The Two Popes”

Al Pacino, “The Irishman”

Joe Pesci, “The Irishman”

Brad Pitt, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Laura Dern, “Marriage Story”

Scarlett Johansson, “Jojo Rabbit”

Jennifer Lopez, “Hustlers”

Florence Pugh, “Little Women”

Margot Robbie, “Bombshell”

Zhao Shuzhen, “The Farewell”

BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS

Julia Butters, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Roman Griffin Davis, “Jojo Rabbit”

Noah Jupe, “Honey Boy”

Thomasin McKenzie, “Jojo Rabbit”

Shahadi Wright Joseph, “Us”

Archie Yates, “Jojo Rabbit”

BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE

“Bombshell”

“The Irishman”

“Knives Out”

“Little Women”

“Marriage Story”

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

“Parasite”

BEST DIRECTOR

Noah Baumbach, “Marriage Story”

Greta Gerwig, “Little Women”

Bong Joon Ho, “Parasite”

Sam Mendes, “1917”

Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie, “Uncut Gems”

Martin Scorsese, “The Irishman”

Quentin Tarantino, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

Noah Baumbach, “Marriage Story”

Rian Johnson, “Knives Out”

Bong Joon Ho and Han Jin Won, “Parasite”

Quentin Tarantino, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Lulu Wang, “The Farewell”

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

Greta Gerwig, “Little Women”

Noah Harpster and Micah Fitzerman-Blue, “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”

Anthony McCarten, “The Two Popes”

Todd Phillips & Scott Silver, “Joker”

Taika Waititi, “Jojo Rabbit”

Steven Zaillian, “The Irishman”

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Jarin Blaschke, “The Lighthouse”

Roger Deakins, “1917”

Phedon Papamichael, “Ford v Ferrari”

Rodrigo Prieto, “The Irishman”

Robert Richardson, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Lawrence Sher, “Joker”

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

Mark Friedberg, Kris Moran, “Joker”

Dennis Gassner, Lee Sandales, “1917”

Jess Gonchor, Claire Kaufman, “Little Women”

Lee Ha Jun, “Parasite”

Barbara Ling, Nancy Haigh, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Bob Shaw, Regina Graves, “The Irishman”

Donal Woods, Gina Cromwell, “Downton Abbey”

BEST EDITING

Ronald Bronstein, Benny Safdie, “Uncut Gems”

Andrew Buckland, Michael McCusker, “Ford v Ferrari”

Yang Jinmo, “Parasite”

Fred Raskin, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Thelma Schoonmaker, “The Irishman”

Lee Smith, “1917”

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

Ruth E. Carter, “Dolemite Is My Name”

Julian Day, “Rocketman”

Jacqueline Durran, “Little Women”

Arianne Phillips, “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

Sandy Powell, Christopher Peterson, “The Irishman”

Anna Robbins, “Downton Abbey”

BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP

“Bombshell”

“Dolemite Is My Name”

“The Irishman”

“Joker”

“Judy”

“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”

“Rocketman”

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

“1917”

“Ad Astra”

“The Aeronauts”

“Avengers: Endgame”

“Ford v Ferrari”

“The Irishman”

“The Lion King”

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE

“Abominable”

“Frozen II”

“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”

“I Lost My Body”

“Missing Link”

“Toy Story 4”

BEST ACTION MOVIE

“1917”

“Avengers: Endgame”

“Ford v Ferrari”

“John Wick: Chapter 3, Parabellum”

“Spider-Man: Far From Home”

BEST COMEDY

“Booksmart”

“Dolemite Is My Name”

“The Farewell”

“Jojo Rabbit”

“Knives Out”

BEST SCI-FI OR HORROR MOVIE

“Ad Astra”

“Avengers: Endgame”

“Midsommar”

“Us”

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

“Atlantics”

“Les Miserables”

“Pain and Glory”

“Parasite”

“Portrait of a Lady on Fire”

BEST SONG

“Glasgow” (No Place Like Home),” from “Wild Rose”

“(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again, from “Rocketman”

“I’m Standing With You, from “Breakthrough”

“Into the Unknown, from “Frozen II”

“Speechless, from “Aladdin”

“Spirit, from “The Lion King”

“Stand Up, from “Harriet”

BEST SCORE

Michael Abels, “Us”

Alexandre Desplat, “Little Women”

Hildur Guonadottir, “Joker”

Randy Newman, “Marriage Story”

Thomas Newman, “1917”

Robbie Robertson, “The Irishman”


TELEVISION NOMINATIONS

BEST DRAMA SERIES

“The Crown” (Netflix)

“David Makes Man” (OWN)

“Game of Thrones” (HBO)

“The Good Fight” (CBS All Access)

“Pose” (FX)

“Succession” (HBO)

“This Is Us” (NBC)

“Watchmen” (HBO)

BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Sterling K. Brown, “This Is Us” (NBC)

Mike Colter, “Evil” (CBS)

Paul Giamatti, “Billions” (Showtime)

Kit Harington, “Game of Thrones” (HBO)

Freddie Highmore, “The Good Doctor” (ABC)

Tobias Menzies, “The Crown” (Netflix)

Billy Porter, “Pose” (FX)

Jeremy Strong, “Succession” (HBO)

BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

Christine Baranski, “The Good Fight” (CBS All Access)

Olivia Colman, “The Crown” (Netflix)

Jodie Comer, “Killing Eve” (BBC America)

Nicole Kidman, “Big Little Lies” (HBO)

Regina King, “Watchmen” (HBO)

Mj Rodriguez, “Pose” (FX)

Sarah Snook, “Succession” (HBO)

Zendaya, “Euphoria” (HBO)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES

Asante Blackk, “This Is Us” (NBC)

Billy Crudup, “The Morning Show” (Apple)

Asia Kate Dillon, “Billions” (Showtime)

Peter Dinklage, “Game of Thrones” (HBO)

Justin Hartley, “This Is Us” (NBC)

Delroy Lindo, “The Good Fight” (CBS All Access)

Tim Blake Nelson, “Watchmen” (HBO)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES

Helena Bonham Carter, “The Crown” (Netflix)

Gwendoline Christie, “Game of Thrones” (HBO)

Laura Dern, “Big Little Lies” (HBO)

Audra McDonald, “The Good Fight” (CBS All Access)

Jean Smart, “Watchmen” (HBO)

Meryl Streep, “Big Little Lies” (HBO)

Susan Kelechi Watson, “This Is Us” (NBC)

BEST COMEDY SERIES

“Barry” (HBO)

“Fleabag” (Amazon)

“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon)

“Mom” (CBS)

“One Day at a Time” (Netflix)

“PEN15” (Hulu)

“Schitt’s Creek” (Pop)

BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

Ted Danson, “The Good Place” (NBC)

Walton Goggins, “The Unicorn” (CBS)

Bill Hader, “Barry” (HBO)

Eugene Levy, “Schitt’s Creek” (Pop)

Paul Rudd, “Living with Yourself” (Netflix)

Bashir Salahuddin, “Sherman’s Showcase” (IFC)

Ramy Youssef, “Ramy” (Hulu)

BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

Christina Applegate, “Dead to Me” (Netflix)

Alison Brie, “GLOW” (Netflix)

Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon)

Kirsten Dunst, “On Becoming a God in Central Florida” (Showtime)

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, “Veep” (HBO)

Catherine O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek” (Pop)

Phoebe Waller-Bridge, “Fleabag” (Amazon)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES

Andre Braugher, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (NBC)

Anthony Carrigan, “Barry” (HBO)

William Jackson Harper, “The Good Place” (NBC)

Daniel Levy, “Schitt’s Creek” (Pop)

Nico Santos, “Superstore” (NBC)

Andrew Scott, “Fleabag” (Amazon)

Henry Winkler, “Barry” (HBO)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES

Alex Borstein, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon)

D’Arcy Carden, “The Good Place” (NBC)

Sian Clifford, “Fleabag” (Amazon)

Betty Gilpin, “GLOW” (Netflix)

Rita Moreno, “One Day at a Time” (Netflix)

Annie Murphy, “Schitt’s Creek” (Pop)

Molly Shannon, “The Other Two” (Comedy Central)

BEST LIMITED SERIES

“Catch-22” (Hulu)

“Chernobyl” (HBO)

“Fosse/Verdon” (FX)

“The Loudest Voice” (Showtime)

“Unbelievable” (Netflix)

“When They See Us” (Netflix)

“Years and Years” (HBO)

BEST MOVIE MADE FOR TELEVISION

“Brexit” (HBO)

“Deadwood: The Movie” (HBO)

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‘Joker’ leads Oscar nominations; ‘1917,’ ‘Irishman’ close behind

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By JAKE COYLE | AP Film Writer

Female filmmakers were shut out, “Parasite” made history and “Joker” edged out “The Irishman,” “1917” and “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” in Monday’s Oscar nominations.

Todd Phillips’ R-rated superhero smash “Joker” topped all films with 11 nominations to the 92nd Academy Awards, while Martin Scorsese’s elegiac crime epic “The Irishman,” Quentin Tarantino’s 1960s Los Angeles fairy tale “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” and Sam Mendes’ continuous World War I tale “1917” all trailed close behind with 10 nods apiece.

  • This image released by Netflix shows, from left, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Ray Romano in a scene from “The Irishman.” On Monday, Jan. 13 Pacino was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in the film. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Laura Dern, left, and Scarlett Johansson in “Marriage Story.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, Dern was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture for her role in the film. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from “Joker.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Phoenix was nominated for an Oscar for best actor for his role in the film. (Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

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  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows Brad Pitt in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, Pitt was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a motion picture for his role in the film. (Andrew Cooper/Sony-Columbia Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Joaquin Phoenix in a scene from “Joker.” On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best picture. (Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Scarlett Johansson, left, and Adam Driver in “Marriage Story.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, Johansson was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture drama for her role in the film. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Universal Pictures shows Dean-Charles Chapman, left, and George MacKay in a scene from “1917,” directed by Sam Mendes. Nominations to the 92nd Academy Awards will be announced on Monday, Jan. 13. (François Duhamel/Universal Pictures via AP)

  • LOS ÁNGELES (CA, EEUU), 09/01/2020.- Fotograma cedido por Universal Pictures donde aparecen los actores Dean-Charles Chapman (i) como Blake y George MacKay (d) como Schofield, durante una escena de la cinta bélica “1917” que desembarca en los cines como el estreno más destacado de la cartelera esta semana. EFE/François Duhamel/Universal Pictures

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows director Quentin Tarantino, right, with Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt, left, during the filming of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, Tarantino was nominated for a Golden Globe for best director for the film. (Andrew Cooper/Sony via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture comedy. (Andrew Cooper/Sony-Columbia Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows Leonardo DiCaprio in a scene from “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, DiCaprio was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture comedy for his role in the film. (Andrew Cooper/Sony via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Scarlett Johansson, left, and Adam Driver in “Marriage Story.” (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Joe Pesci, left, and Robert De Niro in a scene from “The Irishman.” The film is nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture drama. (Netflix via AP)

  • FILE – This June 11, 2019 file photo shows Randy Newman at the world premiere of “Toy Story 4” in Los Angeles. Newman was nominated for an Oscar for original song for “I Can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away,” from “Toy Story 4.” (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

  • FILE – This Feb. 4, 2019 file photo shows Diane Warren at the 91st Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, Calif. Warren was nominated for an Oscar for best original song for “I’m Standing With You” from “Breakthrough.” (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Jonathan Pryce as Cardinal Bergoglio in a scene from “The Two Popes.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Pryce was nominated for an Oscar for best actor for his role in the film. (Peter Mountain/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows director Quentin Tarantino during the filming of “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Tarantino was nominated for an Oscar for best director for his work on the film. (Andrew Cooper/Sony via AP)

  • This image released by Universal Pictures shows George MacKay, center, in a scene from “1917,” directed by Sam Mendes. On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best picture. (François Duhamel/Universal Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows Leonardo DiCaprio, left, and Brad Pitt in a scene from “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best picture. (Andrew Cooper/Sony via AP)

  • This image released by Neon shows Yeo-jeong Jo in a scene from “Parasite.” On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best picture. (Neon via AP)

  • This image released by 20th Century fox shows Christian Bale, right, and Matt Damon in a scene from “Ford v. Ferrari.” On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best picture. (Merrick Morton/20th Century Fox via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows, from left, Florence Pugh, Saoirse Ronan and Emma Watson in a scene from “Little Women.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Ronan was nominated for an Oscar for best actress for her role in the film. (Wilson Webb/Sony Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Focus Features shows Cynthia Erivo as Harriet Tubman in a scene from “Harriet.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Erivo was nominated for an Oscar for best actress for her role in the film. (Glen Wilson/Focus Features via AP)

  • This image released by Roadside Attractions shows Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland in a scene from “Judy.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Zellweger was nominated for an Oscar for best actress for her role in the film. (David Hindley/Roadside Attractions via AP)

  • This image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows Writer/Director Taika Waititi on the set of “Jojo Rabbit.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Waititi was nominated for an Oscar for adapted screenplay for his work on the film. (Kimberley French/Fox Searchlight Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows Taika Waititi, left, and Roman Griffin Davis in a scene from “Jojo Rabbit.” On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best picture. (Fox Searchlight Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows a scene from “I Lost My Body.” On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best animated feature film. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows, writer-director Greta Gerwig, left, and actress Meryl Streep on the set of “Little Women.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Gerwig was nominated for an Oscar for adapted screenplay for her work on the film. (Wilson Webb/Sony Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows Scarlett Johansson, left, and Roman Griffin Davis in a scene from the WWII satirical film “Jojo Rabbit.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Johansson was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in the film. (Larry Horricks/Fox Searchlight Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Universal Pictures shows the character Hiccup, voiced by Jay Baruchel, in a scene from DreamWorks Animation’s “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World.” On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best animated feature film. (DreamWorks Animation/Universal Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows, clockwise from top left, Saoirse Ronan, Laura Dern, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh and Eliza Scanlen in Greta Gerwig’s “Little Women.” On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best picture. (Wilson Webb/Sony Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Adam Driver in “Marriage Story.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Driver was nominated for an Oscar for best actor for his role in the film. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers in a scene from “A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood.” On Monday, Jan. 13 Hanks was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in the film. (Lacey Terrell/Sony-Tristar Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Lionsgate shows Margot Robbie, left, and Kate McKinnon in a scene from “Bombshell.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Robbie was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in the film. (Hilary B. Gayle/Lionsgate via AP)

  • This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows director Todd Phillips, left, and Joaquin Phoenix on the set of “Joker.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Phillips was nominated for an Oscar for best director for his work on the film. (Niko Tavernise/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows director Martin Scorsese, right, with actors Robert De Niro, left, and Joe Pesci on the set of “The Irishman.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Scorsese was nominated for an Oscar for best director for his work on the film. (Niko Tavernise/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Annapurna Pictures shows Mr. Link, voiced by Zach Galifianakis, in a scene from “Missing Link.” On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best animated feature film. (Annapurna Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Antonio Banderas, left, and Julieta Serrano in a scene from “Pain and Glory.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture in a foreign language. Banderas was also nominated for an Oscar for leading actor. (Manolo Pavón/Sony Pictures Classics via AP)

  • This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Sam Rockwell, from left, Kathy Bates and Paul Walter Hauser in a scene from “Richard Jewell.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Bates was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in the film. (Claire Folger/Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Universal Pictures shows Dean-Charles Chapman, left, director Sam Mendes, center, and George MacKay on the set of “1917.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Mendes was nominated for an Oscar for best director for his work on the film. (François Duhamel/Universal Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Disney shows, foreground from left, Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen, Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks and Bo Peep, voiced by Annie Potts in a scene from “Toy Story 4.” On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best animated feature film. (Disney/Pixar via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows characters Jesper, voiced by Jason Schwartzman, left, and Klaus, voiced by J.K. Simmons, in a scene from the animated film “Klaus.” On Monday, Jan. 13, the film was nominated for an Oscar for best animated feature film. (Netflix via AP)

  • FILE – This March 25, 2017 file photo shows Elton John, right, and Bernie Taupin at Elton John’s 70th Birthday and 50-Year Songwriting Partnership with Taupin in Los Angeles. The pair were nominated for an Oscar for best original song “I’m Gonna Love Me Again” from “Rocketman.” (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

  • FILE – This Nov. 7, 2019 file photo shows songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez, left, and Robert Lopez at the world premiere of “Frozen 2” in Los Angeles. The couple were nominated for an Oscar for best original song for “Into the Unknown,” from the film “Frozen 2.” (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Anthony Hopkins as Pope Benedict in a scene from “The Two Popes.” On Monday, Jan. 13 Hopkins was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in the film. (Peter Mountain/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Lionsgate shows Charlize Theron in a scene from “Bombshell.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Theron was nominated for an Oscar for best actress for her role in the film. (Hilary B. Gayle/Lionsgate via AP)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows, from left, Damien Bonnard, Alexis Manenti and Djebril Zonga in a scene from “Les Miserables.” On Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, the film was nominated for best international film of the year. (Amazon Studios via AP)

  • FILE – This Feb. 27, 2011 file photo shows composer Randy Newman posing backstage with the Oscar for best original song for “We Belong Together” from “Toy Story 3” at the 83rd Academy Awards in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles. Newman was nominated for an Oscar for best original score for his work on “Marriage Story.” He was also nominated for best original song for “I can’t Let You Throw Yourself Away” from the film “Toy Story 4.” (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, File)

  • FILE – This Feb. 6, 2017 file photo shows composer Thomas Newman at the 89th Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, Calif. Newman was nominated for an Oscar for best original score for his work on “1917.” (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

  • FILE – In this June 9, 2016 file photo, composer John Williams appears at the 2016 AFI Life Achievement Award Gala Tribute to John Williams in Los Angeles. Williams was nominated for an Oscar for original score for the film “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.” (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

  • FILE – This Jan. 5, 2020 file photo shows Alexandre Desplat at the 77th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Desplat was nominated for an Oscar for best original score for the film “Little Women.” (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

  • FILE – This Jan. 12, 2020 file photo shows Hildur Guonadottir at the 25th annual Critics’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica, Calif. Guonadottir was nominated for an Oscar for best original score for “Joker.” (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

  • This image released by Neon shows Woo-sik Choi, from left, Kang-ho Song, Hye-jin Jang and So-dam Park in a scene from “Parasite.” The film was nominated for an Oscar for best feature film and also one for best international feature film of the year. (Neon via AP)

  • This Oct. 8, 2019 photo shows filmmaker Bong Joon-Ho posing for a portrait at the Whitby Hotel screening room in New York to promote his film “Parasite.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Joon-Ho was nominated for an Oscar for best director for his work on the film. (Photo by Christopher Smith/Invision/AP)

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Those four were among the nine films nominated for best picture by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences. The others were: Greta Gerwig’s Louisa May Alcott adaptation “Little Women,” Noah Baumbach’s divorce drama “Marriage Story,” Taika Waititi’s Nazi Germany romp “Jojo Rabbit,” James Mangold’s racing drama “Ford v Ferrari” and Bong Joon Ho’s class satire “Parasite” — the first Korean film to be nominated and only the 11th non-English best-picture nominee.

“Joker,” which gives the DC Comics villain an antihero spin cribbed from Scorsese, was expected to do well. But the academy’s overwhelming support for a divisive movie that was far from a critical favorite was unexpected. Its nominations included best actor for Joaquin Phoenix and best director for Phillips.

Though a record 62 women (or about a third of nominees) were nominated Monday, the academy put the most weight behind a handful of swaggering male-driven and man-made movies predicated on virtuosity, spectacle and star power. For the 87th time, the academy selected all-male directing nominees.

Hollywood, in the midst of a streaming upheaval, also gave Netflix more nominations than ever before: 24. The 10 nominations for “The Irishman” tied the most for a Netflix film, following “Roma” last year. Scorsese, a one-time winner for “The Departed,” was nominated for best director for the ninth time. The film also won nods for Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and its de-aging special effects. “We put all of ourselves into this picture,” said Scorsese in a statement.

“1917” followed up its Golden Globes win and strong opening weekend at the box office with nominations not just for its technical achievement (including Mendes’ directing and Roger Deakins’ cinematography) but for best screenplay, too.

“Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” was nominated in just about every category it was expected to, including Tarantino for directing and screenplay, best actor for Leonardo DiCaprio and best supporting actor for Brad Pitt. And Hollywood loves little more than a good story about itself.

“It’s a real love story to this industry,” DiCaprio said by phone. “In this movie, Quentin got to do a movie that was a homage to Los Angeles and a place that I grew up in.”

Despite a year in which women made historic gains behind the camera, female directors were again shut out of best director. The most likely candidate was Greta Gerwig (“Little Women”), who was the last woman nominated, two years ago for “Lady Bird.”

“Congratulations to those men,” said Issa Rae, who presented the nominees alongside John Cho.

Rebecca Goldman, chief operating officer for Time’s Up said of the lack of women nominated for directing: “This is why Time’s Up exists — to ensure women in entertainment and across industries get the opportunities and recognition they deserve.”

There were many surprises. Awkwafina, who was poised to become just the second Asian American nominated for best actress (the first, 1936 nominee Merle Oberon, hid her South Asian heritage), wasn’t nominated for her acclaimed leading performance in “The Farewell.” Also overlooked for best animated film was “Frozen 2,” the highest grossing animated film ever; Beyoncé, for her “Lion King” song; and the hit documentary “Apollo 11.”

Most glaringly, Jennifer Lopez, long considered a supporting actress front-runner for her performance in “Hustlers,” was also denied her first Oscar nomination.

Those oversights left the Oscars with their least diverse field since the fallout of #OscarsSoWhite pushed the film academy to diversify its membership. The only actor of color nominated was Cynthia Erivo, the British actress, for her Harriet Tubman in “Harriet.” (Erivo was also nominated for best song.) Last week, the British film academy nominated only white performers, leading Erivo to decline an invitation to perform.

Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite,” however, made history for South Korea. Along with the country’s first nomination for best international film, the Cannes Film Festival Palme d’Or-winner also scored nods for Bong’s direction, best editing and best production design.

No filmmaking couple has had an Oscar nominations morning quite like Gerwig and “Marriage Story” director Noah Baumbach. Their movies were each nominated for best picture, best screenplay (adapted for Gerwig; original for Baumbach) and six nominations in total.

“Little Women” producer Amy Pascal, the former Sony Pictures chief, said she would celebrate with Gerwig and Baumbach at dinner Monday evening. On Gerwig’s lack of directing nod, Pascal said: “I wish it were otherwise. But we’re so proud this morning.”

Nominations for “Marriage Story” included nods for its leads, Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson, and Laura Dern for best supporting actress. Johansson, also nominated for her supporting turn in “Jo Jo Rabbit,” became the first two-time acting nominee since Cate Blanchett managed the feat in 2007.

Also nominated for best actress was Renée Zellweger, considered the front-runner for her Judy Garland in “Judy”; Charlize Theron (“Bombshell”); and Soairse Ronan (“Little Women”). Just 25 years old, Ronan now has four Oscar nominations.

Joining Driver, DiCaprio and Phoenix for best actor were Jonathan Pryce, who stars as Pope Francis in “The Two Popes”; and Antonio Banderas, who plays a semi-fictionalized version of director Pedro Almodóvar in “Pain and Glory.” “What are the odds that you are being directed by your own character?” Banderas said by phone. “Very rare, right?”

No category was more competitive than best actor this year. Those left out were themselves a formidable group: Eddie Murphy (“Dolemite Is My Name”), Robert De Niro (“The Irishman”), Christian Bale (“Ford v Ferrari”) and Adam Sandler (“Uncut Gems”).

Sandler on Twitter responded: “Bad news: Sandman gets no love from the academy. Good news: Sandman can stop wearing suits.”

Tom Hanks received his first Oscar nomination since “Cast Away” 19 years ago for his Mister Rogers in “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” But Pitt, who is heading toward his first acting Academy Award, is the overwhelming favorite among the supporting actor nominees. Joining Pitt, Hanks, Pacino and Pesci was Pryce’s papal co-star, Anthony Hopkins.

Along with Dern and Johansson, the nominees for best supporting actress were Kathy Bates (“Richard Jewell”), Florence Pugh (“Little Women”) and Margot Robbie (“Bombshell”).

“American Factory,” the first film from Barack and Michelle Obama’s recently launched production company, Higher Ground, was nominated for best documentary. Said Obama: “It’s the kind of story we don’t see often enough and it’s exactly what Michelle and I hope to achieve with Higher Ground.”

“Honeyland,” about a wild bee keeper in rural Macedonia, became the first film ever nominated for both best documentary and best international film. The film, directed by Tamara Kotevska and Ljubo Stefanov, began as a short video commission from Macedonia’s Nature Conservation Project and grew into one of the year’s most acclaimed releases.

Also up for best documentary are: “For Sama,” “The Edge of Democracy” and the Syrian Civil War film “The Cave.” Feras Fayyad, director of “The Cave,” was nominated in 2018 for his “Last Men in Aleppo” but was unable to attend the Oscars when his visa was rejected because of President Donald Trump’s travel ban.

“I wish my film, which provides clear evidence of crimes against humanity committed by Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian regime and his Russian conspirators, did not need to exist,” Fayyad said in a statement. “I wish I was still in Damascus drinking coffee with my artist friends.”

The other nominees for best international film were “Pain and Glory” from Spain, “Les Miserables” from France and “Corpus Christi” from Poland.

The nominees for best animated feature film were: “How to Train a Dragon: The Hidden World”; “Toy Story 4”; “I Lost My Body”; “Klaus”; “Missing Link.”

After the most dominant box-office year in Hollywood history, the Walt Disney Co.’s top films — including the record-setting Marvel blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame” — were largely relegated to categories like best visual effects. The studio, which has never won a best picture Academy Award, does have a few contenders via its acquisition in April of 20th Century Fox: best picture nominees “Ford v Ferrari” and “Jojo Rabbit.”

The 92nd Academy Awards will take place Feb. 9 in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre. ABC will again broadcast the show, viewership for which last year rose 12% to 29.6 million. Like last year, this year’s ceremony will go without a host.

Another thing that will be the same: John Williams is again a nominee for best score, for “Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker.” His 52 nominations are second only to Walt Disney’s 59.

AP Entertainment Writers Jonathan Landrum Jr. and Andrew Dalton in Los Angeles contributed to this report.

Ousted Grammy CEO’s attorney: ‘We will expose what happens when you “step up” at the Recording Academy’

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SANTA MONICA — In what sources tell Variety represents a “coup,” Recording Academy President and Chief Executive Deborah Dugan has been placed on leave after an allegation of misconduct — just 10 days before the 62nd Grammy Awards.

“In light of concerns raised to the Recording Academy Board of Trustees, including a formal allegation of misconduct by a senior female member of the Recording Academy team, the Board has placed Recording Academy President and CEO Deborah Dugan on administrative leave, effective immediately,” the academy said in a statement. “The Board has also retained two independent third-party investigators to conduct independent investigations of the allegations.

“The Board determined this action to be necessary in order to restore the confidence of the Recording Academy’s membership, repair Recording Academy employee morale, and allow the Recording Academy to focus on its mission of serving all music creators,” the statement said. “Board Chair Harvey Mason Jr. will serve as interim president and CEO pending the conclusion of the investigation. The Recording Academy Board of Trustees is committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace, music industry and society.”

Representatives for the academy said no other information was immediately available.

Dugan took over on Aug. 1 as the first female president of the Recording Academy, which oversees the Grammy Awards. She replaced longtime Recording Academy Chief Executive Neil Portnow, who suggested in 2018 that female artists should “step up” if they wanted to be recognized at the Grammys, remark that triggered a backlash.

Her appointment, announced in May, was considered a concrete step toward addressing longstanding issues of gender bias in the music industry in general, and in particular at the Recording Academy.

Before joining the Recording Academy, Dugan was the CEO of Bono’s (RED) organization.

All indications Friday morning were that Dugan’s academy tenure had been fraught.

A source with knowledge of the Recording Academy’s operations told the Los Angeles Times that Dugan “didn’t fit in, from the get-go.”

In a statement released Friday to The Associated Press, Dugan’s attorney Bryan Freedman said there’s more to the story.

“What has been reported is not nearly the story that needs to be told. When our ability to speak is not restrained by a 28-page contract and legal threats, we will expose what happens when you ‘step up’ at the Recording Academy, a public nonprofit,” the statement read.

Sources contacted by Billboard would not address the specific allegation of misconduct, but allege that, despite a thorough and months-long search for a new CEO, Dugan had not been a good fit almost from the start.

“It’s heartbreaking for people who care deeply about the organization that someone they trusted to fill that position would so quickly become so at odds with the organization,” said a source close to the Recording Academy, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Her relationships within the organization deteriorated rapidly, according to the Reporter. “Once there were some indications that she was not cooperating with the staff and the board, everything unraveled surprisingly quickly and in a very complex way,” the source said. “It wasn’t like a single incident. It was a series of issues. I think it goes way beyond not just being a good fit.”

Another source concurred, adding that “when you go in any job, you educate yourself in the past, as well as where you’re at to know how to move forward and I don’t think any of that was done appropriately by her.” Academy insiders met with Dugan a number of times to try to “hit the reset button and get on the same page,” sources says, according to the Reporter, but to no avail.

Another source says that the staff, many of them loyal to Dugan’s predecessor, Portnow, and the board were so entrenched in their way of thinking that Dugan was met with resistance at every turn.

“She was a huge source of discomfort for everyone there because she believed she was coming to be an agent of change, but they don’t really want change at all,” the source said. “They had entrenched ways of doing business and anything she tried to change was met with “That’s not the how we do it.”

Sources close to the situation tell Variety that what may have taken place was a “coup”: a move by entrenched Academy veterans to discredit and remove Dugan, who came in promising significant changes to the organization before she could establish herself with a successful first show.

“Who are most of the senior executives in the Academy and the board? Older people resistant to change,” one insider said. “It was too much change for them, too soon.”

Another source added, “She may have been asking questions like, ‘Why is the board so large? ‘and ‘why are we spending so much money’ on certain executives and expenses. “There are people who had been there for years who knew they were going to be let go, and who knew they would not get a job that paid as well anywhere else.”

“I know a lot of the board members couldn’t stand her,” an insider told Variety.

Mason, the academy board chair who is serving as interim president and CEO, is a music producer who has worked with Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson and others.

Shirley Wild: Aquatic Capital of America banquet honors Long Beach’s finest athletes, coaches and volunteers

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Long Beach has a storied aquatics history.

And Drew Satariano wanted to drive that point home when he served as the master of ceremonies at a recent awards ceremony for water-based athletes.

“In the recent Olympics, held in London, there were more aquatic competitors by Long Beach than any other city in the world,” Satariano said. “We have more aquatic everything — more activities, more participants — than all others.”

He said that at the Aquatic Capital of America awards banquet on Jan. 16 at the offices of Keesal, Young & Logan.

Athlete of the Year went to triathlete Jack Nunn, whose acceptance speech reiterated a point his father, Olympian John Nunn, used to make.

“The journey is the reward,” he said.

Coach of the Year went to Eric Berg, who has been the head coach of Wilson High School’s swim team since 2006, winning the Moore League boys’ swimming championship each of those years. Jason Davison and Sophia Rivera received the Outstanding Achievement award. These Millikan High School teenagers both competed in the World Water Ski Racing Championships in France as members of team USA.

Blair Carty received the Community Service award for her work with the Long Beach Sailing Foundation’s STEM program, which stimulates an interest in science, technology, engineering and math through sailing. Parks Wesson received the Dick Miller Waterman of the Year award and Fairfield YMCA garnered the Organization of the Year award. The Tom Shadden Citizen of the Year award went to Long Beach artists Bob Senske Jr. and Kirsten Anderson.

A Special (in memoriam) Honoree award was given to John Callos, who was on the board of the Aquatics Capital of America. Former Harbor Commissioner Alex Bellehumeur delivered a touching speech regarding Callos’s contributions to the aquatics community.

Seen at the scene: Olympians Kathy Heddy-Drum, Bruce Bradley, John Nunn, and John Van Blom, Dick and Melva Miller, Neale and Dane Hickerson, Scott and Kendra Dixon, David and Jo Murray, Vice President of AES Stephen O’Kane, Jack Cunningham – Chief of Staff for Suzie Price, Assistant Fire Chief Matt Gruneisen, Chief Operating Officer at YMCA of Greater Long Beach Brandi Collato.

Dramatic Allied Arts Guild

Kay Berg and Lesley Scheller, co-presidents of the Dramatic Allied Arts Guild, welcomed 64 members and guests to the DAAG Annual White Elephant auction. The popular luncheon, chaired by Carolyn Powers, was held on Jan. 15 at the Long Beach Yacht Club.

Lynn Danielson, Carolyn Powers, Wendi Vodhanel, Penny Wilds, Beverly Butters, Lesley Scheller, Kay Berg. (Courtesy of Jo Murray)

In keeping with the theme “Eat, Drink and Be Merry,” Kay offered several toasts.

“May your troubles last only as long as your diet,” she said.

Nearly $4,000 was raised for scholarships supporting junior or senior students demonstrating artistic and technical expertise in their given field of study. The auction committee included Marissa Autrey, Penny Wilds and Myrna Wigod, and the new provisionals. The next fundraiser, a pop-up boutique, chaired by Jan Foster, will be held March 11.

Seen at the scene: Jo Murray; and the 2019 Provisionals, under the direction of membership chairwoman Gail Meredith: Beverly Butters, Lynn Gesner, Diane Gleason, Betty Hercus, Lorrie Hutton, Gloria Kucenas, Julie Tonks, Susan Townsend

Long Beach Retired Teachers Association

Many of the 71 members of the Long Beach Retired Teachers Association felt it was a déjà vu moment, stating, in essence, that it felt as if they returned to the classroom — as students.

Instead, they were at the Grace Presbyterian Church on Jan. 17 to hear an address from James Mahoney, the president of the California Retired Teachers Association.

Membership co-chairs Toni Tawzer, Janet Wilcox; State President of CalRTA, Dr. James Mahoney; Legislative chair, Tony Diaz, Human Resources Chair, Barbara Harris, and program chair, Frank Dayak. (Courtesy of Long Beach Retired Teachers Association)

Long Beach President Julie Mendell’s inspirational message encouraged realistic resolutions for 2020.

Becky Carroll, Area 10 director, gave brief reports. Membership co-chairs Janice Wilcox and Toni Tawzer noted that a new brochure has been developed. They provided postcards to be given to prospective new members. The winners of the monthly drawing, for those who provide volunteer hours, were: Linda Alexander, Gretta Mahan, Julie Mendell, Pam Sich and Amy Tsubokawa. Sandy Shelly presented each with a beautiful orchid plant.

Program Chair Frank Dayak introduced Mahoney, who came from Sacramento. The California Association has the largest membership in the United States. Mahoney opened his address, stating that the education in the state is in very good hands.

“Each day, newly trained teachers are hired to meet the challenge of technology,” he said.

Mahoney added that over the last five years, $600,000 has been given in scholarships for education. He suggested enlarging the scholarship programs for teacher prospects. His closing remarks stated how proud he is to be in the teaching profession and he is looking forward to continuing to recruit the best candidates for teaching.

Seen at the scene: Cynthia’s Clark who creates the beautiful centerpieces, Mary Ann Erdman, Doug Skare, Sare Forrester, Carol Zuck, Camille Lang, Beth Morse, Victor Backstrom, Masumi Hogan, Emilo Furuta, Helen Hagen, Tony Diaz, Dwayne and Karen Larson, Bob and Carmen Hedges, Jean Bakke, Susan Chadbourne, Jim and Joy Mullen, Marnos Lelesi, Nancy Martinusen, Sonia Woitovich, Cris Witkowski, and Jean Dayak.

News of social events with charitable purposes may be sent to Shirley Wild at spwild@verizon.net or by fax to 562-594-9668. Please include a contact phone number. Send high-resolution jpeg photos, by attachment, to spwild@verizon.net and include group name and identification of individuals from left. Call Shirley at 562-594-9468 for more information.

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‘Dolemite,’‘Rocketman,’‘Downton Abbey,’‘Star Wars’ among costume design nominees

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BEVERLY HILLS — The period films “Dolemite Is My Name,” “Rocketman” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” are among the nominees for the 22nd Costume Designers Guild Awards, which will be presented Tuesday night at the Beverly Hilton.

Costume designers for “Downton Abbey” and “Jojo Rabbit” round out the period film category for the awards.

Disney/Marvel films have all the nominations in the sci-fi/fantasy category, with nods going to costume designers for “Aladdin,” “Avengers: Endgame,” “Captain Marvel,” “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.”

  • This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Taron Egerton as Elton John in a scene from “Rocketman.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture comedy. (David Appleby/ Paramount Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows Leonardo DiCaprio in Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture comedy. (Andrew Cooper/Sony-Columbia Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows Scarlett Johansson, left, and Roman Griffin Davis in a scene from the WWII satirical film “Jojo Rabbit.” On Monday, Jan. 13, Johansson was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actress for her role in the film. (Larry Horricks/Fox Searchlight Pictures via AP)

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  • Rey (Daisy Ridley) returns to the big screen this week in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” the final episode of the 9-film Skywalker series. (Photo by Lucasfilm Ltd.)

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  • This image released by Sony Pictures shows Tom Hanks as Mister Rogers in a scene from “A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood.” On Monday, Jan. 13 Hanks was nominated for an Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in the film. (Lacey Terrell/Sony-Tristar Pictures via AP)

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  • This image released by Lionsgate shows Ana de Armas, left, and Daniel Craig in a scene from “Knives Out.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, Craig was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture comedy for his role in the film. (Claire Folger/Lionsgate via AP)

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For contemporary films, nominees are the costume designers from “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” “Hustlers,” “Knives Out,” “The Laundromat” and “Queen & Slim.”

The awards will be presented in a ceremony hosted by writer/actress Mindy Kaling. During the ceremony, actress Charlize Theron will receive the guild’s Spotlight Award, while director Adam McKay will receive the Distinguished Collaborator Award. Michael Kaplan will receive a career achievement award and costume designer Mary Ellen Fields will be presented with a distinguished service award.

Here is a complete list of nominees:

Excellence in Contemporary Film

  • “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” Arjun Bhasin
  • “Hustlers,” Mitchell Travers
  • “Knives Out,” Jenny Eagan
  • “The Laundromat,” Ellen Mirojnick
  • “Queen & Slim,” Shiona Turini

Excellence in Period Film

  • “Dolemite is My Name,” Ruth E. Carter
  • “Downton Abbey,” Anna Mary Scott Robbins
  • “Jojo Rabbit,” Mayes C. Rubeo
  • “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood,” Arianne Phillips
  • “Rocketman,” Julian Day

Excellence in Sci-Fi / Fantasy Film

  • “Aladdin,” Michael Wilkinson
  • “Avengers: Endgame,” Judianna Makovsky
  • “Captain Marvel,” Sanja M. Hays
  • “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil,” Ellen Mirojnick
  • “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” Michael Kaplan

Excellence in Contemporary Television

  • “Big Little Lies,” “She Knows,” Alix Friedberg
  • “Fleabag,” “2.1,” Ray Holman
  • “Killing Eve,” “Desperate Times,” Charlotte Mitchell
  • “Russian Doll,” “Superiority Complex,” Jennifer Rogien
  • “Schitt’s Creek,” “The Dress,” Debra Hanson

Excellence in Period Television

  • “Chernobyl,” “Please Remain Calm,” Odile Dicks-Mireaux
  • “The Crown,” “Cri De Coeur,” Amy Roberts
  • “Fosse/Verdon,” “Life is a Cabaret,” Melissa Toth & Joseph La Corte
  • “GLOW,” “Freaky Tuesday,” Beth Morgan
  • “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “It’s Comedy or Cabbage,” Donna Zakowska

Excellence in Sci-Fi / Fantasy Television

  • “Carnival Row,” “Aisling,” Joyce Schure
  • “Game of Thrones,” “The Iron Throne,” Michele Clapton
  • “The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Household,” Natalie Bronfman
  • “A Series of Unfortunate Events,” “Penultimate Peril: Part 2,” Cynthia Summers
  • “Watchmen,” “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice,” Sharen Davis

Excellence in Variety, Reality-Competition, Live Television

  • “Dancing with the Stars,” “First Elimination,” Daniella Gschwendtner & Steven Norman Lee
  • “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” “Crosswalk the Musical: Aladdin,” Lauren Shapiro
  • “The Masked Singer,” “Season Finale: And the Winner Takes It All and Takes It Off,” Marina Toybina
  • “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” “Whatcha Unpackin?” Zaldy for RuPaul
  • “Saturday Night Live,” “Sandra Oh / Tame Impala,” Tom Broecker & Eric Justian

Excellence in Short Form Design

  • Katy Perry: “Small Talk” music video – Phoenix Mellow
  • Kohler Verdera Voice Smart Mirror: “Mirror, Mirror” commercial – Ami Goodheart
  • Lil Nas X: “Old Town Road” music video – Catherine Hahn
  • Madonna: “God Control” music video – B. Akerlund
  • United Airlines: “Star Wars Wing Walker” commercial – Christopher Lawrence

Golden Globes follow Oscars with coronavirus delays to 2021 award shows

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LOS ANGELES — The Golden Globes is refusing to let the pandemic get in the way of its party.

The ceremony will be held Feb. 28, 2021, in Beverly Hills with previously announced hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association said Monday.

The date, as with that of other awards, had been delayed amid the coronavirus disruption. But with the Academy Awards having staked out April 25 last week, the Globes jumped on the February date the Oscars had previously held.

The Golden Globes, set in a hotel ballroom that’s arranged more like an oversized dinner party with drinks than a formal ceremony, positions itself as the freewheeling start to awards season. Exactly which movies and TV shows will be eligible for honors remains to be seen, given the virus-caused delay in production and movie theater screenings that’s only now easing.

Organizers said they will provide guidance on eligibility, the voting period and the timing of the nominations announcement but didn’t specify when. The ceremony will air on NBC.


Dystopian series ‘Watchmen’ leads all Emmy nominees with 26

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By LYNN ELBER | AP Television Writer

LOS ANGELES — “Watchmen,” cloaked in superhero mythology and grounded in real-world racism, received a leading 26 nominations Tuesday for the prime-time Emmy Awards.

The HBO series, which captured America’s deep unease as it faces racial and political clashes amid a pandemic, was nominated as best limited series and received bids for cast members including Regina King and Jeremy Irons.

King was part of a vanguard of actors of color who showed that TV academy voters took heed of the social climate.

  • This image released by HBO shows Zendaya in a scene from “Euphoria.” Zendaya was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series on Tuesday, July 28. (Eddy Chen/HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Christina Applegate in a scene from “Dead To Me.” Applegate was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Saeed Adyani/Netflix via AP)

  • In this image released by Netflix, Olivia Colman portrays Queen Elizabeth II in a scene from “The Crown.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix via AP)

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  • This image released by HBO shows Regina King in a scene from “Watchmen.” (Mark Hill/HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows Rachel Brosnahan in a scene from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” Brosnahan was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Amazon Studios via AP)

  • This image released by Hulu shows Ramy Youssef in a scene from “Ramy.” Nominations for the next Emmy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, July 28. (Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu via AP)

  • This image released by FX shows Cate Blanchett as Phyllis Schlafly in a scene from “Mrs. America.” Blanchett was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Sabrina Lantos/FX via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime shows Don Cheadle in a scene from “Black Monday.” Cheadle was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Nicole Wilder/Showtime via AP)

  • This image released by ABC shows the cast of “Modern Family,” from left, Ed O’Neill, Sofia Vergara, Sarah Hyland, Reid Ewing, Rico Rodriguez, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet. The list of contenders for the 72nd prime-time Emmy Awards will be announced Tuesday in a virtual ceremony. (Eric McCandless/ABC via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Issa Rae in a scene from “Insecure.” Rae was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Merie Weismiller Wallace/HBO via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Mark Ruffalo in a scene from “I Know This Much is True.” Ruffalo was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Atsushi Nishijima/HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Linda Cardellini in a scene from “Dead to Me.” Cardellini was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 (Saeed Adyani/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Hulu shows Ramy Youssef in a scene from “Ramy.” Youssef was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Craig Blankenhorn/Hulu via AP)

  • This image released by Disney Plus shows a scene from “Star Wars: The Mandalorian.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Disney Plus via AP)

  • In this video grab issued Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by The Television Academy, Leslie Jones presents the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. (The Television Academy via AP)

  • In this video grab issued Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by The Television Academy, Josh Gad, left, and Leslie Jones present the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. (The Television Academy via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Elisabeth Moss in a scene from “The Handmaid’s Tale.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Jasper Savage/Hulu via AP)

  • In this video grab issued Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by The Television Academy, Leslie Jones presents the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. (The Television Academy via AP)

  • This image released by NBC shows Sterling K. Brown as Randall Pearson in a scene from “This Is Us.” Brown was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding leading actor in a drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Ron Batzdorff/NBC via AP)

  • In this image released by Netflix, Olivia Colman portrays Queen Elizabeth II in a scene from “The Crown.” Colman was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Sophie Mutevelian/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Larry David in “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (HBO via AP)

  • This image released by AMC shows Bob Odenkirk, foreground, in a scene from “Better Call Saul.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Nicole Wilder/AMC via AP)

  • This image released by Pop Tv shows Eugene Levy in a scene from “Schitt’s Creek.” Levy was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Ian Watson/Pop TV via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows, from left, Sarah Snook, Matthew Macfadyen, Hiam Abbass, Alan Ruck, and J. Smith-Cameron in a scene from “Succession.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Peter Kramer/HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Hulu shows Paul Mescal in a scene from “Normal People.” Mescal was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Enda Bowe/Hulu via AP)

  • This image released by ABC shows Anthony Anderson, left, and Tracee Ellis Ross in a scene from “Black-ish.” Anderson and Ellis Ross were nominated for Emmy Awards for outstanding lead actor and actress in a comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Ali Goldstein/ABC via AP)

  • In this video grab issued Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by The Television Academy, Laverne Cox, left, and Leslie Jones present the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. (The Television Academy via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Laura Linney, left, and Jason Bateman in a scene from “Ozark.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Steve Dietl/Netflix via AP)

  • In this video grab issued Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by The Television Academy, Tatiana Maslany presents the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. (The Television Academy via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Laura Linney in a scene from “Ozark.” Linney was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Steve Deitl/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by BBC America shows Jodie Comer as Villanelle in a scene from “Killing Eve.” Comer was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Laura Radford/BBC America via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Jeremy Irons in a scene from “Watchmen.” Irons was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Colin Hutton/HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Linda Cardellini, left, and Christina Applegate in a scene from “Dead to Me.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. Both Applegate and Cardellini were nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Apple TV Plus shows Steve Carell in a scene from “The Morning Show.” Carell was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding leading actor in a drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Apple TV Plus via AP)

  • In this video grab issued Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by The Television Academy, Laverne Cox presents the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. (The Television Academy via AP)

  • This image released by Pop TV shows Catherine O’Hara in a scene from “Schitt’s Creek.” O’Hara was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Pop TV via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Shira Hass, right, in a scene from the series “Unorthodox.” Hass was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. The series was also nominated for outstanding limited series. (Anika Molnar/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Hugh Jackman in a scene from the film “Bad Education.” Jackman was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a limited series or movie on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Alan Arkin, left, and Michael Douglas in a scene from “The Kominsky Method.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Mike Yarish/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Hulu shows Kerry Washington in a scene from “Little Fires Everywhere.” Washington was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Erin Simkin/Hulu via AP)

  • This image released by NBC shows Kristen Bell, left, and Ted Danson in a scene from “The Good Place.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Colleen Hayes/NBC via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Regina King in a scene from “Watchmen.” The series was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding limited series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. King was also nominated for outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie. (Mark Hill/HBO via AP)

  • In this video grab issued Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by The Television Academy, Laverne Cox, from left, Josh Gad, Tatiana Maslany and Leslie Jones present the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. (The Television Academy via AP)

  • This image released by Apple TV Plus shows Jennifer Aniston in a scene from “The Morning Show.” Aniston was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Apple TV Plus via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Issa Rae, left, and Yvonne Orji in a scene from the fourth season premiere episode of “Insecure.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Merie Weismiller Wallace/HBO via AP)

  • In this video grab issued Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by The Television Academy, Josh Gad presents the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. (The Television Academy via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Jeremy Strong in a scene from “Succession.” Strong was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding leading actor in a drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (HBO via AP)

  • This image released by FX shows Rose Byrne as Gloria Steinem, left, and Tracey Ullman as Betty Friedan in a scene from the miniseries “Mrs. America.” The series was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding limited series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Sabrina Lantos/FX via AP)

  • This image released by BBC America shows Sandra Oh as Eve Polastri in a scene from “Killing Eve.” Oh was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actress in a drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Laura Radford/BBC America via AP)

  • This image released by FX shows Billy Porter in a scene from “Pose.” Porter was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding leading actor in a drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (JoJo Whilden/FX via AP)

  • In this video grab issued Tuesday, July 28, 2020 by The Television Academy, Tatiana Maslany, left, and Leslie Jones present the nominees for the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards. (The Television Academy via AP)

  • This image released by Disney Plus shows a scene from “Star Wars: The Mandalorian.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding drama series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Disney Plus via AP)

  • This image released by Pop TV shows, from left, Annie Murphy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara and Dan Levy from the series “Schitt’s Creek.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Pop TV via AP)

  • This image released by NBC shows Ted Danson in a scene from “The Good Place. Danson was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Colleen Hayes/NBC via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Merritt Wever, left, and Toni Collette in the true crime series “Unbelievable.” The series was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding limited series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Beth Dubber/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows Rachel Brosnahan, left, and Alex Borstein in a scene from “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The program was nominated for an Emmy Award for outstanding comedy series on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (Amazon Studios via AP)

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“Zendaya!” exclaimed Emmy announcement host Leslie Jones, her gleeful reaction to the “Euphoria” star’s nomination as best actress in a drama. “This is a great day,” Jones added.

She was part of a socially distanced, virtual release of nominees that was online, not on television as is usual. But nothing is usual during a coronavirus era that has brought Hollywood production to a virtual standstill and is making the Emmys and other awards grasp for alternatives.

The strong showing by Netflix’s “Ozark” helped the streaming service achieve a record-setting 160 nominations that bested onetime perennial leader HBO, which earned 107 nods.

Streaming newcomer Apple TV+ earned attention in its first season with Jennifer Aniston’s best drama actress bid for “The Morning Show.” Another streaming newbie, Disney+, saw its Star Wars franchise spinoff, “The Mandalorian,” claim a best drama nomination among its hefty 15 total nods.

The Amazon comedy “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” is the second most-nominated series with 20, followed by Netflix’s “Ozark” with 18.

“This year, we are also bearing witness to one of the greatest fights for social justice in history. And it is our duty to use this medium for change,” Frank Scherma, chairman and CEO of the Television Academy said at the outset of the presentation.

Diversity was especially notable in the comedy categories after being nearly absent last year.

“Ramy,” which finds nuanced humor in a young Muslim American’s crisis of identity and faith, earned a best actor bid for its star and co-creator, Ramy Youssef. Issa Rae returned to the best comedy actress category for her series “Insecure,” which earned a best comedy bid.

“Schitt’s Creek,” the quirky little show that went without Emmy recognition until last year, received 15 nominations for its final season, including for best comedy series and lead acting nods for Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara.

“The Good Place,” also at an end, earned a best comedy bid and, for Ted Danson, a best comedy actor nomination.

The farewell was less fond for other shows that wrapped last season, with no major bids for “Modern Family,” “Homeland” or “Silicon Valley.”

But the late Fred Willard received a nod for his “Modern Family” guest appearance. A posthumous nomination also went to director Lynn Shelton, for the limited series “Little Fires Everywhere.”

Joining Jones on Tuesday were presenters Laverne Cox (“Orange is the New Black”), Josh Gad (“Frozen”) and Tatiana Maslany (“Orphan Black”). Cox, Gad and Maslany appeared on by video feeds.

Among the honorees whose nomination collided with current events: Brad Pitt earned a nod for a guest appearance playing Dr. Anthony Fauci on “Saturday Night Live.”

The nominees for best comedy series are: “Curb Your Enthusiasm”; Dead to Me”; “The Good Place”; “Insecure”; “The Kominsky Method”; “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”; “Schitt’s Creek”; “What We Do in the Shadows.”

The nominees for best drama series are: “Better Call Saul”; “The Crown”; “Killing Eve”; “The Handmaid’s Tale”; “The Mandalorian”; “Ozark”; “Stranger Things”; “Succession.”

In addition to “Watchmen,” the nominees for best limited series are: “Little Fires Everywhere”; “Mrs. America”; “Unbelievable”; “Unorthodox.”

The nominees for drama series actress are: Jennifer Aniston, “The Morning Show”; Olivia Colman, “The Crown”; Jodie Comer, “Killing Eve”; Laura Linney, “Ozark”; Sandra Oh, “Killing Eve”; Zendaya “Euphoria.”

The nominees for drama series actor are: Jason Bateman, “Ozark”; Sterling K. Brown, “This is Us”; Billy Porter, “Pose”; Jeremy Strong, “Succession”; Brian Cox, “Succession”; Steve Carell, “The Morning Show.”

The nominees for lead actor in a comedy series are: Anthony Anderson, “black-ish”; Don Cheadle, “Black Monday”; Ted Danson, “The Good Place”; Michael Douglas, “The Kominsky Method”; Eugene Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”; Ramy Youssef, “Ramy.

The nominees for lead actress in a comedy series are: Christina Applegate, “Dead to Me”; Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”; Linda Cardellini, “Dead to Me”; Catherine O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek”; Issa Rae, “Insecure”; Tracee Ellis Ross, “black-ish.”

The nominees for best TV movie are: “American Son”; “Bad Education”; “Dolly Parton’s Heartstrings: These Old Bones”; “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie”; “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs. The Reverend.”

A high energy Jones kicked off Tuesday’s announcement by appearing on a virtual set and joking that she was told there would be many others on set to announce the nominees, but instead she was locked in a studio with only a cameraman.

The Emmy Awards, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be presented Sept. 20 on ABC.

Emmys honor Tyler Perry for ‘unparalleled contributions’ to television

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD — The Television Academy announced Tuesday that entertainment industry icon Tyler Perry and The Perry Foundation will receive the 2020 Governors Award “in recognition of their unparalleled contributions to shaping the television medium.”

Perry was chosen by the Television Academy’s Board of Governors for his achievements in television and his commitment to offering opportunities to marginalized communities through personal and Foundation programs of inclusion, engagement, employment and other philanthropic initiatives and will receive his Emmy during the Emmy Awards telecast on Sunday, Sept. 20, the academy announced in a statement.

The award honors an individual or organization in the television arts and sciences whose achievement is so exceptional and universal in nature that it goes beyond the scope of annual Emmy Awards recognition.

“Perry’s inspirational journey from the streets of New Orleans to Hollywood’s A-list is the stuff of American dreams,” said the statement. “The self-made actor, writer, producer, director and philanthropist is the visionary behind 22 feature films, over 20 stage plays, 13 television shows, two New York Times bestselling books and the groundbreaking Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.

“Through The Perry Foundation, he has aided people and charities who help others overcome the obstacles that he, too, once faced and has been intimately involved in the support of civil rights causes.”

“I’m grateful for and humbled by this recognition from the Television Academy,” said Perry. “I’ve always prided myself on the work we do at the studio, our diverse representation of people from all walks of life, and the community we’ve built. My hope is that through moments like this we can remind others of the power of ownership and show that when the world doesn’t offer you a seat at the table, you can build your own.”

Perry’s body of work, and his entertainment enterprise have generated more than $2 billion to date, according to the Academy statement. He has written, directed and produced over 1,200 episodes of television, 22 feature films and over 20 theatrical plays, which alone grossed over $100 million in sales. Perry’s theatrical films have cumulatively grossed over $1 billion at the North American box office; and the average gross is over $50 million at the box office per film, making him one of the highest earning individuals in the industry.

Perry launched his first sitcom, “Tyler Perry’s House of Payne,” in 2007 with an unprecedented initial order of 100 episodes. The deal for the series generated more than $200 million in revenue and aired in dual windows on TBS and in Fox station group-led syndication.

In the fall of 2008, Perry opened his first studio in Atlanta. The space was home to the production of over 15 films and over 800 episodes of television.

Perry’s history of philanthropy includes support for numerous charities that focus on helping the homeless, including Global Medical Relief Fund, Charity Water, Feeding America, Covenant House, Hosea Feed the Hungry, Project Adventure and Perry Place (a 20-home community that Perry built for survivors of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans). He also pledged financial support via The Perry Foundation to help rebuild the lives of those affected by the 2010 earthquakes in Haiti, Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017, and Hurricane Dorian in 2019.

This year, Perry conceived and implemented several ways to help those financially affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. He teamed up with grocery stores in New Orleans and Atlanta to give out gift cards to the elderly; paid for a private plane travel for George Floyd’s family to attend his funeral; covered funeral expenses for Atlanta’s Rayshard Brooks and Secoria Turner; and donated 1,000 gift cards to Atlanta residents, which were handed out by police as a way to build relationships in the community.

Previous recipients of the Governors Award, which debuted in 1978, include “Star Trek”; “American Idol”; William S. Paley; Hallmark Cards Inc.; Masterpiece Theater; Comic Relief; and the ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC and A+E networks.

Creative Arts Emmys continue nightly awards events on march to Sunday’s Primetime event

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By STEVEN HERBERT | City News Service

NORTH HOLLYWOOD — Awards in an array of technical categories will be presented Wednesday night during the third night of the five-night Creative Arts Emmys, with elaborate and visually rich series such as “The Mandalorian” and “Watchmen” among the top nominees.

Wednesday night’s ceremony will celebrate behind-the-scenes talent including cinematographers, picture editors, hairstylists, makeup artists, costumers, production designers, sound experts and visual effects artists.

The Disney+ series “The Mandalorian” and HBO’s “Watchmen” are both nominated for special visual effects, along with HBO’s “Westworld” and Netflix’s “Lost in Space” and “Stranger Things.”

“Watchmen,” the leading overall Emmy nominee this year, has three of the five nominations for single-camera picture editing in a limited series or movie. “The Mandalorian” is nominated three times for single-camera picture editing in a drama series. Both shows are nominated for fantasy/sci-fi costumes, along with Prime Video’s “Carnival Row,” Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale” and HBO’s “Westworld.”

NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” received its fourth consecutive Emmy for outstanding variety sketch series at Tuesday’s virtual ceremony honoring variety programming. The other nominees were Comedy Central’s “Drunk History,” which has been nominated all six years the category has existed, but has yet to win, and HBO’s “A Black Lady Sketch Show” received a nomination in its first season.

“Saturday Night Live” received also received for outstanding directing for a variety series and outstanding production design for a variety, reality or competition series.

The Oscars won Emmys for outstanding sound mixing for a variety series or special and outstanding production design for a variety special. Its other nominations included outstanding live variety special, but lost to “Live in Front of a Studio Audience: ‘All in the Family’ and ‘Good Times.”‘

ABC’s re-creation of two Norman Lear comedies from the 1970s also won for outstanding technical direction, camerawork, video control for a special.

Tuesday’s other multiple winners were HBO’s “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (writing for a variety series, technical direction, camerawork, video control for a series and picture editing for variety programming) and VH1’s “RuPaul’s Drag Race” (outstanding contemporary hairstyling for a variety, nonfiction or reality program and contemporary makeup for a variety, nonfiction or reality program (non-prosthetic).)

The Creative Arts Emmy Awards honor programming that initially aired between 6 p.m. and 2 a.m. from June 1, 2019, to May 31, 2020.

Stephan James received an Emmy nomination for his work in “#FreeRayshawn” on streaming network Quibi. (Courtesy photo)

Thursday’s ceremony will be devoted to scripted programming, with Oscar winners Christoph Waltz and Taika Waititi among the nominees.

Waltz, who won best supporting actor Oscars in 2010 and 2013 for his work in “Inglourious Basterds” and “Django Unchained,” is among the nominees for outstanding actor in a short form comedy or drama series for his portrayal of hunt organizer Miles Sellars in “Most Dangerous Game,” which streamed on Quibi.

Three other nominees are from Quibi series — Lawrence Fishburne, Stephen James and Corey Hawkins.

James starred in “#FreeRayshawn,” as Black Iraqi War veteran Rayshawn Morris, who is holed up in his apartment along with his family after an altercation with overzealous New Orleans Police Department officers who turns to social media and a sympathetic police lieutenant (Fishburne) to try to clear his name.

Hawkins starred in “Survive” as a survivor of a plane crash that left him and the other survivor (Sophie Turner) isolated on a remote snow-covered mountain.

The other nominee is Mamoudo Athie from FX’s “Oh Jerome, No (Cake).”

Waititi, who won the best adapted screenplay Oscar in February for “Jojo Rabbit” is nominated for character voice-over performance for supplying the voice of the bounty hunter droid IG-11 on Disney+’s “The Mandalorian.” The other nominees include two performers from “The Simpsons,” Hank Azaria, a four-time winner in the category, and Nancy Cartwright.

What the Television Academy describes as “an eclectic mix of awards across all genres” will be presented Saturday. The Creative Arts Emmys began Monday with a ceremony honoring reality and nonfiction programming.

The ceremonies tonight and Thursday will be streamed on Emmys.com at 5 p.m. Saturday’s ceremony will be broadcast on FXX at 5 p.m.

Awards in the top 23 categories in comedy, drama, competition, limited and variety talk series and the Governors Award will be presented at the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday.

Here is a list of nominations for Emmy Awards to be presented Wednesday night:

Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie

— Rob Hardy,” “Devs,” FX

— Martin Ahlgren, “The Plot Against America,” HBO

— Gregory Middleton, “Watchmen,” HBO

— Xavier Grobet, “Watchmen,” HBO

— Jonathan Freeman, “Defending Jacob,” Apple TV+

Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series

— Patti Lee, “Bob Hearts Abishola,” CBS

— John Simmons, “Family Reunion,” Netflix

— Donald Morgan, “The Ranch,” Netflix

— Gary Baum, “Will & Grace,” NBC

Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour)

— Jas Shelton, “Homecoming,” Prime Video

— Kira Kelly, “Insecure,” HBO

— Ava Berkofsky, “Insecure,” HBO

— Benedict Spence, “The End of the F***ing World,” Netflix

— Craig Fraser, Baz Idoine, “The Mandalorian,” Disney+

Contemporary Hairstyling

— “black-ish,” ABC

— “Grace and Frankie,” Netflix

— “Schitt’s Creek,” Pop TV

— “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Hulu

— “The Politician,” Netflix

— “This is Us,” NBC

Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes

— “Carnival Row,” Prime Video

— “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Hulu

— “The Mandalorian,” Disney+

— “Watchmen,” HBO

— “Westworld,” HBO

Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series

— Cheryl Campsmith, “One Day at a Time,” Pop TV

— Brian Schnuckel, “The Conners,” ABC

— Peter Beyt, “Will & Grace,” NBC

— Joseph Fulton, “Will & Grace,” NBC

Period Costumes

— “Hollywood,” Netflix

— “Mrs. America,” FX

— “Pose,” FX

— “The Crown,” Netflix

— “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Prime Video

Period Makeup and/or Character Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)

— “American Horror Story: 1984,” FX

— “Hollywood,” Netflix

— “Pose,” FX

— “Star Trek: Picard,” CBS All Access

— “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Prime Video

Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)

— “Big Little Lies,” HBO

— “Killing Eve,” BBC America

— “Ozark,” Netflix

— “Succession,” HBO

— “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Hulu

— “The Morning Show,” Apple TV+

Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour)

— “Glow,” Netflix

— “Space Force,” Netflix

— “The Mandalorian,” Disney+

— “What We Do in the Shadows,” FX

— “Will & Grace,” NBC

Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Limited Series, Movie or Special

— “American Horror Story: 1984,” FX

— “Hollywood,” Netflix

— “Pose,” FX

— “Star Trek: Picard,” CBS All Access

— “The Mandalorian,” Disney+

— “Westworld,” HBO

Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series

— Vikash Patel, “Ozark,” Netflix

— Cindy Mollo, “Ozark,” Netflix

— Dean Zimmerman, Katheryn Naranjo, “Stranger Things,” Netflix

— Ken Eluto, “Succession,” HBO

— Bill Henry, Venya Bruk, “Succession,” HBO

— Dana E. Glauberman, Dylan Firshein, “The Mandalorian,” Disney+

— Jeff Seibenick, “The Mandalorian,” Disney+

— Andrew S. Eisen, “The Mandalorian,” Disney+

Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Limited Series or Movie

— Skip Macdonald, “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie,” Netflix

— Robert Komatsu, “Mrs. America,” FX

— Henk Van Eeghen, “Watchmen,” HBO

— David Eisenberg, “Watchmen,” HBO

— Anna Hauger, “Watchmen,” HBO

Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour)

— “Better Call Saul,” AMC

— “Star Trek: Picard,” CBS All Access

— “Stranger Things,” Netflix

— “The Boys,” Prime Video

— “The Crown,” Netflix

— “Westworld,” HBO

Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half Hour) and Animation

— “Glow,” Netflix

— “Silicon Valley,” HBO

— “Space Force,” Netflix

— “The Mandalorian,” Disney+

— “What We Do in the Shadows,” FX

Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation

— “Modern Family,” ABC

— “Schitt’s Creek,” Pop TV

— “Space Force,” Netflix

— “The Mandalorian,” Disney+

— “The Ranch,” Netflix

Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or Movie

— “American Horror Story: 1984,” FX

— “Devs,” FX

— “El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie,” Netflix

— “Hollywood,” Netflix

— “Watchmen,” HBO

Special Visual Effects

— “Lost in Space,” Netflix

— “Stranger Things,” Netflix

— “The Mandalorian,” Disney+

— “Watchmen,” HBO

— “Westworld,” HBO

Special Visual Effects in a Supporting Role

— “Devs,” FX

— “Tales From the Loop,” Prime Video

— “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Hulu

— “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” Prime Video

— “Vikings,” History

Here is a list of nominations for Emmy Awards to be presented Thursday night:

Derivative Interactive Program

— “Big Mouth Guide to Life,” Netflix

— “Doctor Who: The Runaway,” BBC America

Original Interactive Program

— “Rebuilding Notre Dame,” Oculus

— “The Messy Truth VR Experience,” Oculus

— “When We Stayed Home,” Oculus

Short Form Animated Program

— “Forky Asks a Question: What is Love?,” Disney+

— “Robot Chicken,” Adult Swim

— “Steven Universe Future,” Cartoon Network

Short Form Comedy or Drama Series

— “Better Call Saul Employee Training Legal Ethics with Kim Wexler,” AMC.com

— “Most Dangerous Game,” Quibi

— “Reno 911!,” Quibi

— “Star Trek: Short Treks,” CBS All Access

— “The Good Place Presents: The Selection,” NBC

Actor in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series

— Laurence Fishburne, “#FreeRayshawn”

— Stephan James, “#FreeRayshawn”

— Christoph Waltz, “Most Dangerous Game”

— Mamoudou Athie, “Oh Jerome, No (Cake)”

— Corey Hawkins, “Survive”

Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series

— Jasmine Cephas Jones, “#FreeRayshawn”

— Anna Kendrick, “Dummy”

— Kaitlin Olson, “Flipped”

— Rain Valdez, “Razor Tongue”

— Kerri Kenney-Silver, “Reno 911!”

Casting for a Comedy Series

— Allison Jones, Ben Harris, “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” HBO

— Sherry Thomas, Russell Scott, Sharon Bialy, “Dead To Me,” Netflix

— Victoria Thomas, Matthew Maisto, “Insecure,” HBO

— Lisa Parasyn, Jon Comerford, “Schitt’s Creek,” Pop TV

— Cindy Tolan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Prime Video

— Gayle Keller, Jenny Lewis, Sara Kay, “What We Do in the Shadows,” FX

Casting for a Drama Series

— David Rubin, “Big Little Lies,” HBO

— Gilly Poole, Suzanne Crowley, “Killing Eve,” BBC America

— Alexa L. Fogel, Tara Feldstein Bennett, Chase Paris, “Ozark,” Netflix

— Avy Kaufman, “Succession,” HBO

— Nina Gold, Robert Sterne, “The Crown,” Netflix

— Sharon Bialy, Sherry Thomas, Russell Scott, Robin D. Cook, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” Hulu

Character Voice-Over Performance

— Maya Rudolph, “Big Mouth”

— Leslie Odom Jr., “Central Park”

— Wanda Sykes, “Crank Yankers”

— Taika Waititi, “The Mandalorian”

— Hank Azaria, “The Simpsons”

— Nancy Cartwright, “The Simpsons”

Choreography for Scripted Programming (Juried)

— Mandy Moore, choreographer, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”

Individual Achievement in Animation (Juried)

— Jill Dykxhoorn, lead background artist, “Archer,” FX Networks

— Dan MacKenzie, character animator, “Cosmos: Possible Worlds,” National Geographic

— Genndy Tartakovsky, storyboard artist, “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,” Adult Swim

— Scott Wills, art director, “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,” Adult Swim

— Stephen DeStefano, “Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal,” Adult Swim

Innovation in Interactive Programming (Juried)

— Sam Wasserman and Joseph Gordon-Levitt, executive producer, “Create Together,” YouTube

— Ricardo Laganaro, director; Ricardo Justus, executive producer; Edouard de Montmort, executive producer, “The Line,” Oculus

Motion Design (Juried)

— Leanne Dare, creative director; and Eben McCue, Sebastian Hoppe-Fuentes and David Navas, animators, “Inside Bill’s Brain: Decoding Bill Gates,” Netflix

Music Composition for a Limited Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)

— Nathan Barr, “Hollywood,” Netflix

— Mark Isham, Isabella Summers, “Little Fires Everywhere,” Hulu

— Kris Bowers, “Mrs. America,” FX

— Antonio Gambale, “Unorthodox,” Netflix

— Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, “Watchmen,” HBO

Music Supervision

— Thomas Golubic, “Better Call Saul,” AMC

— Jen Malone, Adam Leber, “Euphoria,” HBO

— Kier Lehman, “Insecure,” HBO

— Catherine Grieves, David Holmes, “Killing Eve,” BBC America

— Nora Felder, “Stranger Things,” Netflix

— Robin Urdang, Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Prime Video

— Liza Richardson, “Watchmen,” HBO

Original Main Title Theme Music

— Nathan Barr, “Carnival Row,” Prime Video

— Olafur Arnalds, “Defending Jacob,” Apple TV+

— Nathan Barr, “Hollywood,” Netflix

— Antonio Gambale, “Unorthodox,” Netflix

— Laura Karpman, “Why We Hate,” Discovery

— The Rza, “Wu-Tang: An American Saga,” Hulu

Original Music and Lyrics

— Labrinth, “Euphoria,” HBO

— David Dabbon, Joanna Rothkopf, Jill Twiss, Seena Vali, “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver,” HBO

— Ingrid Michaelson, “Little Fires Everywhere,” Hulu

— Pharrell Williams, Chad Hugo, “The Black Godfather,” Netflix

— Thomas Mizer, Curtis Moore, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” Prime Video

— Siddhartha Khosla, Taylor Goldsmith, “This is Us,” NBC

— Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, “The Watchmen,” HBO

Stunt Coordination for a Comedy or Variety Program

— Jeff Barnett, “Ballers,” HBO

— Norman Howell, “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” NBC

— Vince Deadrick Jr., “Henry Danger,” Nickelodeon

— Eddie Perez, “Shameless,” Showtime

— Erik Solky, “Space Force,” Netflix

Tonight’s Billboard Music Awards will feature live performances in Hollywood

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HOLLYWOOD — Post Malone will carry a leading 16 nominations into Wednesday night’s presentation of the Billboard Music Awards, which will be broadcast from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

Lil Nas X has 13 nominations, while Khalid and Grammy sensation Billie Eilish both have 12. Post Malone, Eilish and Khalid are all nominated for top artist, along with the Jonas Brothers and Taylor Swift.

Eilish, who swept all of the top Grammy Awards earlier this year, is also nominated for top new artist, along with Lil Nas X, DaBaby, Lizzo and Roddy Ricch.

Post Malone, Khalid and Lil Nas X are also all nominated for top male artist, as are DaBaby and Ed Sheeran. Eilish and Swift are both nominated for top female artist, along with Ariana Grande, Halsey and Lizzo.

BTS, Dan + Shay, Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5 and Panic! At the Disco will be competing for top duo/group honors.

Lizzo has 11 nominations overall, while Kanye West has nine, Swift has 6 and Justin Bieber has four.

The awards ceremony, hosted by Kelly Clarkson for the third time, will be held at The Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and broadcast on NBC. The ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. and broadcast live on the East Coast but tape-delayed on the West Coast, airing at 8 p.m. Pacific time.

The show was originally scheduled for April 29 but postponed due to the coronavirus. With the pandemic continuing, the show will have to move forward without a live audience, and it was unclear exactly how many performers/presenters might be in the building and how many will appear remotely.

Clarkson is scheduled to perform as the show’s opening act, singing Whitney Houston’s “Higher Love” with Pentatonix and Sheila E.

Others expected to perform during the show are John Legend, Alicia Keys, BTS, Kane Brown, Doja Cat, En Vogue, Khalid, Bad Bunny, Brandy, Ty Dolla $ign, Demi Lovato, Sia and Post Malone.

Garth Brooks, who will receive the ICON Award during the show, is also expected to perform. Rapper Killer Mike is scheduled to receive the inaugural Billboard Change Maker Award in honor of his social-justice activism.

Billboard Music Awards nominees and winners are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital song sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement, tracked by Billboard and its data partners.

The awards are based on the chart period of March 23, 2019, through March 14, 2020.

Here is a complete list of nominees:

Top Artist:

Billie Eilish

Jonas Brothers

Khalid

Post Malone

Taylor Swift

Top New Artist:

DaBaby

Billie Eilish

Lil Nas X

Lizzo

Roddy Ricch

Billboard Chart Achievement Award (Fan Voted):

Mariah Carey

Luke Combs

Lil Nas X

Harry Styles

Taylor Swift

Top Male Artist:

DaBaby

Khalid

Lil Nas X

Post Malone

Ed Sheeran

Top Female Artist:

Billie Eilish

Ariana Grande

Halsey

Lizzo

Taylor Swift

Top Duo/Group:

BTS

Dan + Shay

Jonas Brothers

Maroon 5

Panic! At The Disco

Top Billboard 200 Artist:

Drake

Billie Eilish

Khalid

Post Malone

Taylor Swift

Top Hot 100 Artist:

DaBaby

Billie Eilish

Khalid

Lil Nas X

Post Malone

Top Streaming Songs Artist:

DaBaby

Billie Eilish

Lil Nas X

Post Malone

Travis Scott

Top Song Sales Artist:

Billie Eilish

Lil Nas X

Lizzo

Post Malone

Taylor Swift

Top Radio Songs Artist:

Jonas Brothers

Khalid

Lizzo

Shawn Mendes

Post Malone

Top Social Artist (Fan Voted):

BTS

Billie Eilish

EXO

GOT7

Ariana Grande

Top Touring Artist:

Elton John

Metallica

P!nk

The Rolling Stones

Ed Sheeran

Top R&B Artist:

Chris Brown

Khalid

Lizzo

Summer Walker

The Weeknd

Top R&B Male Artist:

Chris Brown

Khalid

The Weeknd

Top R&B Female Artist:

Beyonce

Lizzo

Summer Walker

Top R&B Tour:

B2K

Janet Jackson

Khalid

Top Rap Artist:

DaBaby

Juice WRLD

Lil Nas X

Post Malone

Roddy Ricch

Top Rap Male Artist:

DaBaby

Lil Nas X

Post Malone

Top Rap Female Artist:

Cardi B

City Girls

Megan Thee Stallion

Top Rap Tour:

Drake

Post Malone

Travis Scott

Top Country Artist:

Kane Brown

Luke Combs

Dan + Shay

Maren Morris

Thomas Rhett

Top Country Male Artist:

Kane Brown

Luke Combs

Thomas Rhett

Top Country Female Artist:

Maren Morris

Kacey Musgraves

Carrie Underwood

Top Country Duo/Group:

Dan + Shay

Florida Georgia Line

Old Dominion

Top Country Tour:

Eric Church

Florida Georgia Line

George Strait

Top Rock Artist:

Imagine Dragons

Panic! At The Disco

Tame Impala

Tool

twenty one pilots

Top Rock Tour:

Elton John

Metallica

The Rolling Stones

Top Latin Artist:

Anuel AA

Bad Bunny

J Balvin

Ozuna

Romeo Santos

Top Dance/Electronic Artist:

Avicii

The Chainsmokers

DJ Snake

Illenium

Marshmello

Top Christian Artist:

Lauren Daigle

Elevation Worship

for KING & COUNTRY

Hillsong UNITED

Kanye West

Top Gospel Artist:

Kirk Franklin

Koryn Hawthorne

Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Sunday Service Choir

Kanye West

Top Billboard 200 Album:

Billie Eilish, “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?”

Ariana Grande, “thank u, next”

Khalid, “Free Spirit”

Post Malone, “Hollywood’s Bleeding”

Taylor Swift, “Lover”

Top Soundtrack:

“Aladdin”

“Descendants 3”

“Frozen II”

“K-12” by Melanie Martinez

“The Dirt” by Motley Crue

Top R&B Album:

Beyonce, “Homecoming: The Live Album”

Justin Bieber, “Changes”

Chris Brown, “Indigo”

Khalid, “Free Spirit”

Summer Walker, “Over It”

Top Rap Album:

DaBaby, “KIRK”

Juice WRLD, “Death Race For Love”

Post Malone, “Hollywood’s Bleeding”

Roddy Ricch, “Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial”

Young Thug, “So Much Fun”

Top Country Album:

Kane Brown, “Experiment”

Luke Combs, “What You See Is What You Get”

Maren Morris, “GIRL”

Thomas Rhett, “Center Point Road”

Morgan Wallen, “If I Know Me”

Top Rock Album:

The Lumineers, “III”

Slipknot, “We Are Not Your Kind”

Tame Impala, “The Slow Rush”

Tool, “Fear Inoculum”

Vampire Weekend, “Father of the Bride”

Top Latin Album:

J Balvin & Bad Bunny, “Oasis”

Farruko, “Gangalee”

Maluma, “11:11”

Romeo Santos, “Utopia”

Sech, “Suenos”

Top Dance/Electronic Album:

Avicii, “TIM”

The Chainsmokers, “World War Joy”

Illenium, “Ascend”

Marshmello, “Marshmello: Fortnite Extended Set”

Alan Walker, “Different World”

Top Christian Album:

Bethel Music, “Victory: Recorded Live”

Casting Crowns, “Only Jesus”

Hillsong UNITED, “People”

Skillet, “Victorious”

Kanye West, “Jesus is King”

Top Gospel Album:

Kirk Franklin, “Long Live Love”

Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers, “Goshen”

William McDowell, “The Cry: A Live Worship Experience”

Sunday Service Choir, “Jesus Is Born”

Kanye West, “Jesus is King”

Top Hot 100 Song:

Lewis Capaldi, “Someone You Loved”

Billie Eilish, “bad guy”

Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road”

Lizzo, “Truth Hurts”

Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello, “Senorita”

Top Streaming Song:

Chris Brown ft. Drake, “No Guidance”

Billie Eilish, “bad guy”

Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road”

Lil Tecca, “Ran$om”

Post Malone & Swae Lee, “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)”

Top Selling Song:

Lewis Capaldi, “Someone You Loved”

Billie Eilish, “bad guy”

Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road”

Lizzo, “Truth Hurts”

Blake Shelton, “God’s Country”

Top Radio Song:

Lewis Capaldi, “Someone You Loved”

Jonas Brothers, “Sucker”

Khalid, “Talk”

Lizzo, “Truth Hurts”

Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, “I Don’t Care”

Top Collaboration (Fan Voted):

Chris Brown ft. Drake, “No Guidance”

Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road”

Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello, “Senorita”

Post Malone & Swae Lee, “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)”

Ed Sheeran & Justin Bieber, “I Don’t Care:

Top R&B Song:

Chris Brown ft. Drake, “No Guidance”

Doja Cat & Tyga, “Juicy”

Khalid, “Talk”

Lizzo, “Good As Hell”

The Weeknd, “Heartless:

Top Rap Song:

Lil Nas X ft. Billy Ray Cyrus, “Old Town Road”

Lil Tecca, “Ran$om”

Lizzo, “Truth Hurts”

Post Malone & Swae Lee, “Sunflower (Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse)”

Post Malone, “Wow.”

Top Country Song:

Dan + Shay with Justin Bieber, “10,000 Hours”

Maren Morris, “The Bones”

Old Dominion, “One Man Band”

Blake Shelton, “God’s Country”

Morgan Wallen, “Whiskey Glasses”

Top Rock Song:

Imagine Dragons, “Bad Liar”

Machine Gun Kelly x YUNGBLUD x Travis Barker, “I Think I’m Okay”

Panic! At The Disco, “Hey Look Ma, I Made It”

twenty one pilots, “Chlorine”

twenty one pilots, “The Hype”

Top Latin Song:

Anuel AA, Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna & J Balvin, “China”

Bad Bunny & Tainy, “Callaita”

Daddy Yankee ft. Snow, “Con Calma”

Jhay Cortez, J Balvin, & Bad Bunny, “No Me Conoce”

Sech ft. Darell, Nicky Jam, Ozuna, Anuel AA, “Otro Trago”

Top Dance/Electronic Song:

Black Eyed Peas x J Balvin, “Ritmo (Bad Boys For Life)”

Ellie Goulding x Diplo ft. Swae Lee, “Close To Me”

Illenium & Jon Bellion, “Good Things Fall Apart”

Kygo x Whitney Houston, “Higher Love”

Marshmello ft. CHVRCHES, “Here With Me”

Top Christian Song:

Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser & Melissa Helser, “Raise A Hallelujah”

Casting Crowns ft. Matthew West, “Nobody”

Lauren Daigle, “Rescue”

for KING & COUNTRY, “God Only Knows”

Kanye West, “Follow God*

Top Gospel Song:

Kirk Franklin, “Love Theory”

Kanye West, “Closed on Sunday”

Kanye West, “Follow God”

Kanye West, “On God”

Kanye West, “Selah”

SCNG reporters win Gold Award for statewide housing scorecard

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Three Southern California News Group reporters won a Gold Award for Best Team Report for coverage showing 97% of California cities and counties are behind on state-mandated homebuilding goals, the National Association of Real Estate Editors announced Wednesday, Dec. 9.

The first-place prize from NAREE went to Jeff Collins, Nikie Johnson and Alicia Robinson for their statewide housing scorecard measuring progress for all 538 California municipalities under the state’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment program or RHNA.

The two-part story also documented how Southern California’s housing goals soon will triple, requiring the region to plan for 1.34 million new homes by the end of the decade — almost as many homes now located in Orange and Ventura counties combined. Many cities and counties in the region, already behind current housing mandates, were stunned by the increase, the team reported, with some leaders wondering where new housing will go in their “already built out” communities.

NAREE’s judges called the report “an enterprising story built on impressively detailed data and in-depth reporting.”

“The team tells a clear story of well-intentioned policy running into local community opposition,” the judges said. The stories show “how the impasse is affecting real people amid California’s worst housing crisis in state history.”

It was the fifth award the series won this year, including a first place for Land-Use Reporting from the California News Publishers Association, a first place in the Best Series category from the Orange County Press Club and second and third place awards from the Los Angeles Press Club.

NAREE is a 91-year-old group for real estate and housing journalists. The awards were announced Wednesday during NAREE’s first virtual conference, which had been postponed from June because of the pandemic.

In addition, Collins won a third-place Bronze Award for Best Residential Real Estate Story by a daily newspaper for an article about  the new trend of selling homes online to “iBuyers.”

Judges called the story “an important reader service.”

“Collins’ story explains every part of the iBuyers process in accessible prose,” the judges wrote. “The story includes specific numbers from homeowners about the amount of profit they left on the table by going this route, as well as the larger economic context.”

SEE ALL THE NAREE AWARD WINNERS HERE

2021 Grammy Awards are being postponed due to COVID concerns

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The Grammy Awards are being postponed, a rep for the show confirms to Variety. Further details are expected shortly. Sources say the show may be moved to March, although no date was confirmed at the time of this article’s publication.

Like all awards shows during the pandemic, the Recording Academy and its network partner CBS have faced many challenges in how safely to stage an event on the scale of the Grammys, which ordinarily has an audience of 18,000-plus people.

While interim Grammy chief Harvey Mason Jr. told Variety last summer that the initial general plan was to hold the event at its longtime home of the 18,000-capacity Staples Center in Los Angeles, with either a limited or no audience, in recent weeks he said the show would be held “in and around downtown Los Angeles,” opening the possibility that performances could be staged from multiple venues in that area. In a brief interview with Billboard published last month, new Grammys executive producer Ben Winston said he was “looking to do something quite exciting with independent venues” either in or around the 2021 show.

“I’m so struck by the independent music venues around the world, and I’m aware of how hard hit that side of the industry has been. I’m looking to do something quite exciting with the independent venues — supporting them and putting a spotlight on them in what has been a really tough year for them.” The venues will receive aid as part of the Save Our Stages Act, which was passed into law along with the stimulus bill last month.

Mason told Variety late in November that the Grammys were looking at other shows for ideas, but “It’s gonna be a show that’s different from the other awards shows that have happened at this point,” he said. “We’re going to determine as we get a little bit closer what we’re going to do with our audience, but we have some really cool and special things that are coming together for our show.”

The BET Awards, held early in the summer, was a essentially series of high-production music videos with a host in front of a green screen; several weeks later, the mostly pre-taped MTV VMAs were held in a variety of locations in and around New York; while the Country Music Association Awards were held in a small venue with a limited audience — leading to widespread criticism after 86-year-old singer Charley Pride, who was present at the event, died of complications from coronavirus just a month later, although he had tested negative for the virus before, at, and after the show.

The show, which has been plagued by controversies in three of the past four years — ranging from a lack of gender and racial diversity to the sudden ouster of Mason’s predecessor, Deborah Dugan, just days before the 2020 show — stirred up another when nominations were announced late in November: In an unprecedented snub, the Weeknd, one of the year’s most commercially and critically successful artists, received no nominations. Beyoncé leads the contenders with nine — an unexpectedly high profile, given that the superstar didn’t even release a new album during the eligibility period — followed by six apiece for Taylor Swift, Roddy Ricch and Dua Lipa.

Brittany Howard, of Alabama Shakes fame, was close behind that grouping with five nominations for her solo debut. Earning four each were returning Grammy queen Billie Eilish, Megan Thee Stallion, DaBaby, Phoebe Bridgers, Justin Bieber, jazz pianist John Beasley and classical producer David Frost.

‘Mank’ leads Golden Globe nominees with 6; Netflix dominates

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NEW YORK — After a year where the pandemic nearly emptied movie theaters, Netflix dominated nominations to the 78th Golden Globe Awards on Wednesday, with David Fincher’s “Mank” leading film nominees with six nods and “The Crown” topping all television series.

The Globes, delayed about two months due to the coronavirus, tried to muster some of the awards’ usual buzz on Wednesday in a largely virtual awards season bereft the kind of red-carpet glamour the Globes annual feast on. And perhaps to account for the otherwise lack of it, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association heaped nominations on two lavish period pieces of high royalty — both the Hollywood variety (the black-and-white “Mank” dramatizes the making of “Citizen Kane”) and the British kind.

“Mank,” about “Citizen Kane” co-writer Herman Mankiewicz, landed nominations for best film, drama; best actor for Gary Oldman; best director for Fincher, best supporting actress for Amanda Seyfried; best score; and best screenplay for Jack Fincher, the director’s father who penned the script before dying in 2003.

  • This image released by Disney Plus shows Pedro Pascal in a scene from “The Mandalorian.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Disney Plus via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in a scene from “The Crown.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows Leslie Odom Jr. in a scene from “One Night in Miami.” Odom was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (Patti Perret/Amazon Studios via AP)

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  • This image released by Netflix shows Sarah Paulson in a scene from “Ratched.” Paulson was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a drama for her role in the television series. The series was also nominated for best drama. (Saeed Adyani/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by HBO Max shows Kaley Cuoco, left, and Michiel Huisman in a scene from “The Flight Attendant.” Cuoco was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical for her role in the television series. (Phil Caruso/HBO Max via AP)

  • This image released by Pop Tv shows Eugene Levy in a scene from “Schitt’s Creek.” Levy was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a musical or comedy series. (Ian Watson/Pop TV via AP)

  • In this image released by Netflix, Amanda Seyfried appears in a scene from “Mank.” Seyfried was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Nikolai Loveikis/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Daniel Kaluuya in a scene from “Judas and the Black Messiah.” Kaluuya was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Laura Linney, left and Jason Bateman in a scene from “Ozark.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Steve Dietl/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Gillian Anderson in a scene from “The Crown.” Anderson was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a TV series. (Des Willie/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows John Boyega in a scene from “Small Axe.” Boyega was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in the TV series, limited series or movie. (Amazon Studios via AP)

  • This image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan in a scene from the film “Promising Young Woman.” Mulligan was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture drama on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Focus Features via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret in a scene from “The Crown.” Carter was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a TV series. (Des Willie/Netlfix via AP)

  • This image released by Disney+ shows Lin-Manuel Miranda, left, and Leslie Odom Jr. during a performance of “Hamilton.” Miranda was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture musical or comedy on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (Disney+ via AP)

  • This image released by Pop Tv shows Catherine O’Hara in a scene from “Schitt’s Creek.” O’Hara was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical for her role in the television series. (Pop TV via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows, from left, Courtney B. Vance, Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors in a scene from “Lovecraft Country.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Olivia Colman in a scene from “The Father.” Colman was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Sean Gleason/Sony Pictures Classics via AP)

  • This image released by A24 shows, from left, Steven Yeun, Alan S. Kim, Yuh-Jung Youn, Yeri Han, and Noel Cho in a scene from “Minari.” The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best foreign language picture. (Josh Ethan Johnson/A24 via AP)

  • This image released by Apple TV+ shows Robyn Goodfellowe, voiced by Honor Kneafsey, left, and Mebh Óg Mactíre, voiced by Eva Whittaker, in “Wolfwalkers.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (Apple TV+ via AP)

  • This image released by Disney-Pixar shows the character 22, voiced by Tina Fey, left, and Joe Gardner, voiced by Jamie Foxx, in a scene from the animated film “Soul.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (Disney Pixar via AP)

  • In this image released by Disney/Pixar, Ian Lightfoot, voiced by Tom Holland, left, and Barley Lightfoot, voiced by Chris Pratt, appear in a scene from “Onward.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (Disney/Pixar via AP)

  • This image released by DreamWorks shows Guy, voiced by Ryan Reynolds, left, and Eep Crood, voiced by Emma Stone, in a scene from the animated film “The Croods: A New Age.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (DreamWorks Animation via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows characters Bungee the rabbit, left, and Fei Fei, voiced by Cathy Ang, in a scene from “Over the Moon.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Disney-Pixar shows the character Joe Gardner, voiced by Jamie Foxx, in a scene from the animated film “Soul.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (Disney Pixar via AP)

  • This image released by Apple shows Bill Murray, right, and Rashida Jones in a scene from “On the Rocks.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 Murray was nominated for best supporting actor in a motion picture. (Apple via AP)

  • This image released by Universal Pictures shows Helena Zengel, left, and Tom Hanks in a scene from “News of the World.” Zengel was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Bruce W. Talamon/Universal Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows, foreground from left, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Jeremy Strong and Sasha Baron Cohen in a scene from “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” Cohen was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (Nico Tavernise/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows Dev Patel in a scene from the film “The Personal History of David Copperfield.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 Patel was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture musical or comedy. (Dean Rogers/Fox Searchlight Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Glenn Close in a scene from “Hillbilly Elegy.” Close was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Lacey Terrell/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Michelle Pfeiffer in a scene from “French Exit.” Pfeiffer was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture comedy/musical on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (Sony Pictures Classics via AP)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows Sacha Baron Cohen in a scene from “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture musical or comedy. Cohen was also nominated for best actor in a motion picture musical/comedy. (Amazon Studios via AP)

  • The 78th Golden Globes will for the first time be held on two coasts, with Tina Fey live in New York and Amy Poehler in Beverly Hills, a person close to the show said Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021, as the annual Hollywood ceremony adapts to the pandemic. (2015 file photo by John Shearer/Invision/AP, File)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows Riz Ahmed in a scene from “Sound of Metal.” Ahmed was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture drama on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (Amazon Studios via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows , from left, Yahya Abdul-Mateen, Ben Shenkman, Mark Rylance, Eddie Redmayne and Alex Sharp in a scene from “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture drama. (Niko Tavernise/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan, left, Emerald Fennell and Laverne Cox on the set of “Promising Young Woman.” Fennell was nominated for a Golden Globe for best director on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her work on the film. (Focus Features via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Olivia Colman, left, and Anthony Hopkins in a scene from “The Father.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture drama. (Sean Gleason/Sony Pictures Classics via AP)

  • This image released by Searchlight Pictures shows Frances McDormand in a scene from the film “Nomadland.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture drama. (Searchlight Pictures via AP)

  • FILE – Chloe Zhao poses for a portrait during the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah on Jan. 22, 2018. Zhao was nominated for a Golden Globe for best director on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her work on “Nomadland.” (Photo by Taylor Jewell/Invision/AP, File)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows director Regina King, left, and actor Kingsley Ben-Adir on the set of “One Night in Miami.” King was nominated for a Golden Globe for best director on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her work on the film.(Patti Perret/Amazon Studios via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows David Fincher on the set of “Mank.” Fincher was nominated for a Golden Globe for best director on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his work on the film. (Gisele Schmidt/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Anthony Hopkins in a scene from “The Father.” Hopkins was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture drama on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (Sean Gleason/Sony Pictures Classics via AP)

  • In this image released by Disney Plus, from left, Daveed Diggs, Okieriete Onaodowan, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Leslie Odom Jr. and Anthony Ramos appear in a filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture musical or comedy. (Disney Plus via AP)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows Maria Bakalova, left, and Sacha Baron Cohen in a scene from “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.” The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical/comedy.(Amazon Studios via AP)

  • In this image released by Netflix, Gary Oldman portrays Herman Mankiewicz in a scene from “Mank.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture drama. (Nikolai Loveikis/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Neon shows Cristin Milioti, left, and Andy Samberg in a scene from the film “Palm Springs.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture musical or comedy. (Jessica Perez/Neon via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Michael Potts, from left, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Boseman was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture drama on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (David Lee/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows, from left, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, Meryl Streep and Keegan-Michael Key in a scene from “The Prom.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture musical or comedy. (Melinda Sue Gordon/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan in a scene from the film “Promising Young Woman.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture drama. (Focus Features via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Shia LeBeouf, left, and Vanessa Kirby in a scene from “Pieces of a Woman.” Kirby was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture drama on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Benjamin Loeb/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Chadwick Boseman, from left, Colman Domingo, Viola Davis, Michael Potts and Glynn Turman in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Davis was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture drama on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (David Lee/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Andra Day in “The United States vs Billie Holiday.” Day was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture drama on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Takashi Seida/Paramount Pictures via

  • This image released by Netflix shows Lily Collins in a scene from the series “Emily in Paris.” The program was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical/comedy series. Collins was also nominated for best actress in a comedy or musical for her role. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by NBC shows Jane Levy, left, and Skylar Astin in a scene from “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” Levy was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a musical/comedy series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Sergei Bachlakov/NBC via AP)

  • This image released by HBO Max shows Griffin Matthews, left, and Kaley Cuoco in a scene from the series “The Flight Attendant.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical or comedy series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Phil Caruso/HBO Max via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime shows Don Cheadle in a scene from “Black Monday.” Cheadle was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a musical/comedy series. (Nicole Wilder/Showtime via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Julia Garner in a scene from “Ozark.” Garner was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a TV series. (Steve Dietl/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime shows Brendan Gleeson as President Donald Trump in a scene from “The Comey Rule.” Gleeson was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a series, limited series or TV movie. (Ben Mark Holzberg/Showtime via AP)

  • This image released by Pop TV shows, from left, Annie Murphy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara and Dan Levy from the series “Schitt’s Creek.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical or comedy series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Murphy was nominated for best supporting actress, Eugene Levy was nominated for best actor, O’Hara was nominated for best actress and Dan Levy was nominated for best supporting actor for their roles in the series. (Pop TV via AP)

  • This image released by Apple TV Plus shows Nick Mohammed, from left, Jason Sudeikis, and Brendan Hunt in “Ted Lasso.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical or comedy series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Sudeikis was also nominated for best actor in a musical/comedy series. (Apple TV Plus via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Amit Rahav, left, and Shira Haas in a scene from “Unorthodox.” The series was nominated for a Golden Globe for best TV movie or limited series. (Anika Molnar/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Nicole Kidman, left, and Hugh Grant in a scene from “The Undoing.” The program was nominated for a Golden Globe for best TV movie, anthology series or limited series. (HBO via AP)

  • This image release by Netflix shows Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, left, and Anya Taylor-Joy from the series “The Queen’s Gambit.” The series was nominated for a Golden Globe for best TV movie, anthology series or limited series. (Phil Bray/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Hulu shows Nicholas Hoult, left, and Elle Fanning in a scene from “The Great,” which was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical/comedy series. Fanning was also nominated for best actress in a musical/comedy series and Hoult was nominated for best actor in a musical/comedy series. (Ollie Upton/Hulu via AP)

  • This image released by Hulu shows Daisy Edgar-Jones, left, and Paul Mescal in a scene from “Normal People.” The series was nominated for a Golden Globe for best TV movie, anthology series or limited series. (Enda Bowe/Hulu via AP)

  • This image released by Hulu shows Daisy Edgar-Jones in a scene from “Normal People.” Edgar-Jones was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a limited series or TV movie. (Enda Bowe/Hulu via AP)

  • This image released by FX shows Cate Blanchett as Phyllis Schlafly in a scene from the miniseries “Mrs. America.” The series was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a TV movie or limited series. (Sabrina Lantos/FX via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Anya Taylor-Joy in a scene from “The Queen’s Gambit.” Taylor-Joy was nominated for a Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a limited series. (Phil Bray/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime Bryan Cranston in a scene from “Your Honor.” Cranston was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a limited series or TV movie. (Skip Bolen/Showtime via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime shows Jeff Daniels as James Comey in a scene from “The Comey Rule.” Daniels was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a TV movie or limited series. (Elizabeth Fisher/Showtime via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Mark Ruffalo in a scene from “I Know This Much is True.” Ruffalo was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a limited series or TV movie. (Atsushi Nishijima/HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime shows Ethan Hawke as John Brown in a scene from “The Good Lord Bird.” Hawke was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a limited series or TV movie. (William Gray/Showtime via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Jim Parsons in a scene from “Hollywood.” Parsons was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a television series, limited series or TV film. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows, from left, Nicole Kidman, Noah Jupe and Donald Sutherland in a scene from “The Undoing.” Sutherland was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a TV series, limited series or TV movie. (Niko Tavernise/HBO via AP)

  • This combination photo shows Leslie Odom Jr. posing for a portrait on Nov. 8, 2019 in New York, from left, H.E.R. at the 51st NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 22, 2020 in Pasadena, Calif. and Andra Day at the 11th annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the American Museum of Natural History on Dec. 17, 2017, in New York. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, Leslie Odom Jr., H.E.R. and Andra Day were announced along with Celeste and Diane Warren as the Golden Globe nominees for best original song. The Globes will air live on Feb. 28. (AP Photo)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in a scene from “The Crown.” Colman was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a drama for her role in the television series. (Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Emma Corrin in a scene from “The Crown.” Corrin was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a drama for her role in the television series. (Des Willie/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Josh O’Connor as Prince Charles in a scene from “The Crown.” O’Connor was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a drama for his role in the television series. (Alex Bailey/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by AMC shows Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill in a scene from” Better Call Saul.” Odenkirk was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a drama for his role in the television series. (Greg Lewis/AMC/Sony Pictures Television via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Matthew Rhys in a scene from “Perry Mason.” Rhys was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a drama for his role in the television series. (HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Laura Linney in a scene from “Ozark.” Linney was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a drama for her role in the television series. (Steve Deitl/Netflix via AP)

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“Despite a stressed pandemic year, there is a comfort of sorts in embracing traditions, perhaps it is a hopeful sign that we will get out of this eventually,” Oldman said in a statement. “The Golden Globes are such a sign of both tradition and normal.”

Netflix, which topped all studios at the Globes last year, too, led with a commanding 42 nominations, with 22 coming in film categories and 20 in television. No other studio was close. The day overall belonged to the streaming services. Disney+ (“The Mandalorian”) and HBO Max (“The Flight Attendant”) both notched their first Golden Globe nominations.

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“The Crown” landed six nominations including best series, drama, and acting nods for Olivia Colman and Josh O’Connor. The final season of “Schitt’s Creek” trailed with five nominations, while Netflix’s “Ozark” (four nods) and “The Queen’s Gambit” (two nods) also added to the streamer’s totals. (“Queens Gambit” star Anya Taylor-Joy was nominated for both the hit show and for the Jane Austen adaptation “Emma.”)

Aaron Sorkin’s “The Trial of the Chicago 7” — also a Netflix release, about the countercultural clash at the 1968 Democratic National Convention — came in second among movies with five nominations, including nods for best film, drama; best director and best screenplay for Sorkin; supporting actor for Sacha Baron Cohen; and best song.

The other nominees for best film in the drama category were Chloe Zhao’s “Nomadland,” Emerald Fennell’s “Promising Young Woman” and Florian Zeller’s “The Father.” Also nominated were the stars of each: Frances McDormand (“Nomadland”), Carey Mulligan (“Promising Young Woman”) and Anthony Hopkins (“The Father”).

Netflix doesn’t report box office figures and both “Nomadland” and “The Father” are yet to open beyond a qualifying run in theaters. So the category’s total box office — a historic low of about $265,000 — is due entirely to “Promising Young Woman,” Fennell’s acclaimed revenge drama.

A year after fielding no female nominees for best director — or best feature film nomination for any movie directed by a woman — the HFPA nominated more female filmmakers than it had before. Regina King (“One Night in Miami”), Zhao and Fennell were nominated for best director, alongside Sorkin and Fincher.

By splitting up films between drama and comedy or musical, the Globes gave boost to an awards season wildcard, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.” Baron Cohen’s film — one of the few nominees partially shot during the pandemic — was nominated for best picture, comedy or musical, best actor in a comedy for Baron Cohen and best supporting actress for Maria Bakalova.

Celebrating the nominations for both “Borat” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7,” Baron Cohen said in a statement: “These two films are different, but they share a common theme—sometimes we have to protest injustice with our own farce.”

Should neither win, he said, “I promise to hire Rudy Giuliani to contest the results.”

Also nominated for best picture in the comedy or musical category were: “Palm Springs,” “The Prom,” “Music” and “Hamilton.” The film version of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway musical isn’t eligible for the Academy Awards but was for the Globes, which also nominated Miranda’s performance.

As expected, Chadwick Boseman was nominated posthumously his performance in George C. Wolfe’s August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” as was his co-star, Viola Davis.

The other nominees for best actor in a drama, alongside Oldman, Hopkins and Boseman, were Riz Ahmed for “Sound of Metal” and Tahar Rahim for “The Mauritanian.” Along with McDormand, Davis and Mulligan, best actress nominees in a drama film were Andra Day for “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” and Vanessa Kirby for “Pieces of a Woman.”

Gauging the awards prospects of most films has been difficult this winter, with none of the usual screenings and events happening in-person, and a number of the films once expected to lead contenders postponed. But there were still plenty of choices by the press association — an always unpredictable group of about 90 voting members — that surprised awards pundits Wednesday. Spike Lee, whose daughter Satchel and son Jackson are Globes ambassadors this year, saw his Vietnam veteran drama “Da 5 Bloods” shut out entirely.

The press association also drew heaps of criticism for an earlier decision to consider Lee Isaac Chung’s lauded immigrant drama “Minari,” about a Korean-American family in Arkansas in which the characters largely speak Korean, ineligible for its top award. The group instead nominated “Minari” for best foreign-language film, along with “Another Road,” “La Llorona,” “The Life Ahead” and “Two of Us.”

The nominations announcement was also scaled down due to the pandemic. Presenters Sarah Jessica Parker and Taraji P. Henson read nominees not from a teleprompter but holding print-outs and streaming live from what appeared to be their homes.

The Globes are typically the first major show of Hollywood’s awards season, which ends with the crowning of the best picture winner at the Oscars. They’ll retain that distinction, despite being delayed nearly two months and opting for a bi-coastal ceremony, after a surge in virus cases in recent months pushed the Grammy Awards to March.

The 2021 Golden Globes will take place on Feb. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. Pacific time (8 to 11 p.m. Eastern) on NBC.

This year’s Globes were postponed nearly two months because of the pandemic and to adjust to the delayed Oscars. Those are set for April 25. Last year’s Golden Globes culminated in awards for “1917” and “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood.” The telecast, hosted by Ricky Gervais, couldn’t buck the overall ratings trend for awards shows, drawing an average of 18.3 million viewers, down 2% from the previous year.


Netflix once again dominates Golden Globe TV nominations

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NEW YORK — Netflix rode the voracious hunger for TV content during a year of pandemic viewership to a dominant showing at the Golden Globe nominations.

The streaming giant scooped up 20 small-screen nods — nearly three times as many as its closest competitor, HBO, and beating the 17 TV nominations it got last year. By one estimate, Netflix will spend about $19 billion on video content in 2021.

Netflix secured three out of the five nominations for best drama TV series — “The Crown,” “Ozark” and “Ratched” — and four of the five acting nods for best actress in that category for Olivia Colman, Emma Corrin, Laura Linney and Sarah Paulson.

“Most folks with their business have one of two things — they have quantity or they have quality. Netflix has both. So naturally they’re going to get more nominations,” said Dan Rayburn, a principal analyst at Frost & Sullivan.

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows John Boyega in a scene from “Small Axe.” Boyega was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in the TV series, limited series or movie. (Amazon Studios via AP)

  • This image released by Pop Tv shows Catherine O’Hara in a scene from “Schitt’s Creek.” O’Hara was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical for her role in the television series. (Pop TV via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Julia Garner in a scene from “Ozark.” Garner was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a TV series. (Steve Dietl/Netflix via AP)

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  • This image released by Netflix shows Gillian Anderson in a scene from “The Crown.” Anderson was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a TV series. (Des Willie/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Pop Tv shows Eugene Levy in a scene from “Schitt’s Creek.” Levy was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a musical or comedy series. (Ian Watson/Pop TV via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret in a scene from “The Crown.” Carter was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a TV series. (Des Willie/Netlfix via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime shows Don Cheadle in a scene from “Black Monday.” Cheadle was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a musical/comedy series. (Nicole Wilder/Showtime via AP)

  • This image released by HBO Max shows Griffin Matthews, left, and Kaley Cuoco in a scene from the series “The Flight Attendant.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical or comedy series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Phil Caruso/HBO Max via AP)

  • This image released by HBO Max shows Kaley Cuoco, left, and Michiel Huisman in a scene from “The Flight Attendant.” Cuoco was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical for her role in the television series. (Phil Caruso/HBO Max via AP)

  • This image released by NBC shows Jane Levy, left, and Skylar Astin in a scene from “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” Levy was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a musical/comedy series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Sergei Bachlakov/NBC via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Lily Collins in a scene from the series “Emily in Paris.” The program was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical/comedy series. Collins was also nominated for best actress in a comedy or musical for her role. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Sarah Paulson in a scene from “Ratched.” Paulson was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a drama for her role in the television series. The series was also nominated for best drama. (Saeed Adyani/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Disney Plus shows Pedro Pascal in a scene from “The Mandalorian.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Disney Plus via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Laura Linney, left and Jason Bateman in a scene from “Ozark.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Steve Dietl/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in a scene from “The Crown.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows, from left, Courtney B. Vance, Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors in a scene from “Lovecraft Country.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (HBO via AP)

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Streaming newcomer HBO Max scored two nominations with “The Flight Attendant,” a best comedy TV berth and also earned “The Big Bang Theory” veteran Kaley Cuoco her first Globe nod.

The service’s big brother, HBO, earned seven nominations thanks to the psychological thriller “The Undoing” and “Lovecraft Country,” a horror series that mixes the supernatural and racial inequalities.

Little-known Pop TV earned five nominations — all for the Canadian comedy “Schitt’s Creek,” which swept the comedy Emmy Awards last year. Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy, Annie Murphy, Daniel Levy all got nods.

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“The Crown” — tracing the history of Queen Elizabeth II — roared to the top of all TV candidates with six nominations, including lead acting nods for Coleman, Corrin and Josh O’Connor as well as supporting nods to Gillian Anderson and Helena Bonham Carter.

“The Great,” the coming-of-age comedy Hulu series about Russia’s Catherine the Great and her scandalous ascension to the throne, got three nominations — for best musical or comedy TV show and stars Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult. Another crown-connected period piece “Brigerton” failed to earn a single nod despite its popularity.

“The Great” now faces “The Flight Attendant,” “Schitt’s Creek,” “Emily in Paris” and “Ted Lasso” for bragging rights to best comedy TV series. Last year, that was “Fleabag.”

Apple TV+ scored with the debut series of “Ted Lasso,” in which Jason Sudeikis plays an American football coach who takes charge of an elite British soccer team despite having little knowledge of the game. The show was nominated for best comedy and so was Sudeikis.

Other best comedy actor contenders are Eugene Levy for “Schitt’s Creek,” Don Cheadle from “Black Monday,” Hoult from “The Great” and Ramy Youssef from “Ramy,” who currently owns the category crown.

A year after traditional broadcast networks were completely shut out in all nominations, NBC was the lone broadcaster represented Wednesday, scoring a nod for “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist” star Jane Levy, playing a computer coder who hears and sees people express their inner thoughts through music.

Netflix’s “Ratched,” Ryan Murphy’s backstory of the notorious nurse from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” earned three nominations despite poor reviews. Stars Sarah Paulson and Cynthia Nixon both got nominations.

“Ratched” will do battle for the best drama on TV with “The Crown,” “Lovecraft Country,” “Ozark” and “The Mandalorian.” Last year, “Succession” won it.

Another notable snub on the TV side was “Dead to Me,” which earned four nominations last year. This year, Christina Applegate’s show got none.

Complete list of nominees for the 2021 Golden Globe Awards

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LOS ANGELES — Complete list of nominees for the 78th annual Golden Globe Awards:

Best motion picture, drama: “The Father”; “Mank”; “Nomadland”; “The Trial of the Chicago 7”; “Promising Young Woman.”

Best motion picture, musical or comedy: “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”; “Hamilton,”; “Music”; “Palm Springs”; “The Prom.”

Best motion picture, foreign language: “Another Round”; “La Llorona”; “The Life Ahead”; “Minari”; “Two of Us.”

Best actress in a motion picture, drama: Frances McDormand, “Nomadland”; Viola Davis, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”; Carey Mulligan, “Promising Young Woman”; Vanessa Kirby, “Pieces of a Woman”; Andra Day, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”

Best actor in a motion picture, drama: Riz Ahmed, “Sound of Metal”; Chadwick Boseman, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”; Anthony Hopkins, “The Father”; Gary Oldman, “Mank”; Tahar Rahim, “The Mauritanian.”

  • This image released by AMC shows Bob Odenkirk as Jimmy McGill in a scene from” Better Call Saul.” Odenkirk was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a drama for his role in the television series. (Greg Lewis/AMC/Sony Pictures Television via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Laura Linney in a scene from “Ozark.” Linney was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a drama for her role in the television series. (Steve Deitl/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Matthew Rhys in a scene from “Perry Mason.” Rhys was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a drama for his role in the television series. (HBO via AP)

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  • This image released by Netflix shows Josh O’Connor as Prince Charles in a scene from “The Crown.” O’Connor was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a drama for his role in the television series. (Alex Bailey/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Emma Corrin in a scene from “The Crown.” Corrin was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a drama for her role in the television series. (Des Willie/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in a scene from “The Crown.” Colman was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a drama for her role in the television series. (Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)

  • This combination photo shows Leslie Odom Jr. posing for a portrait on Nov. 8, 2019 in New York, from left, H.E.R. at the 51st NAACP Image Awards on Feb. 22, 2020 in Pasadena, Calif. and Andra Day at the 11th annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the American Museum of Natural History on Dec. 17, 2017, in New York. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, Leslie Odom Jr., H.E.R. and Andra Day were announced along with Celeste and Diane Warren as the Golden Globe nominees for best original song. The Globes will air live on Feb. 28. (AP Photo)

  • This image released by HBO shows, from left, Nicole Kidman, Noah Jupe and Donald Sutherland in a scene from “The Undoing.” Sutherland was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a TV series, limited series or TV movie. (Niko Tavernise/HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Jim Parsons in a scene from “Hollywood.” Parsons was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a television series, limited series or TV film. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime shows Ethan Hawke as John Brown in a scene from “The Good Lord Bird.” Hawke was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a limited series or TV movie. (William Gray/Showtime via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Mark Ruffalo in a scene from “I Know This Much is True.” Ruffalo was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a limited series or TV movie. (Atsushi Nishijima/HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime shows Jeff Daniels as James Comey in a scene from “The Comey Rule.” Daniels was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a TV movie or limited series. (Elizabeth Fisher/Showtime via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime Bryan Cranston in a scene from “Your Honor.” Cranston was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a limited series or TV movie. (Skip Bolen/Showtime via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Anya Taylor-Joy in a scene from “The Queen’s Gambit.” Taylor-Joy was nominated for a Golden Globe for best performance by an actress in a limited series. (Phil Bray/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by FX shows Cate Blanchett as Phyllis Schlafly in a scene from the miniseries “Mrs. America.” The series was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a TV movie or limited series. (Sabrina Lantos/FX via AP)

  • This image released by Hulu shows Daisy Edgar-Jones in a scene from “Normal People.” Edgar-Jones was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a limited series or TV movie. (Enda Bowe/Hulu via AP)

  • This image released by Hulu shows Daisy Edgar-Jones, left, and Paul Mescal in a scene from “Normal People.” The series was nominated for a Golden Globe for best TV movie, anthology series or limited series. (Enda Bowe/Hulu via AP)

  • This image released by Hulu shows Nicholas Hoult, left, and Elle Fanning in a scene from “The Great,” which was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical/comedy series. Fanning was also nominated for best actress in a musical/comedy series and Hoult was nominated for best actor in a musical/comedy series. (Ollie Upton/Hulu via AP)

  • This image release by Netflix shows Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, left, and Anya Taylor-Joy from the series “The Queen’s Gambit.” The series was nominated for a Golden Globe for best TV movie, anthology series or limited series. (Phil Bray/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows Nicole Kidman, left, and Hugh Grant in a scene from “The Undoing.” The program was nominated for a Golden Globe for best TV movie, anthology series or limited series. (HBO via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Amit Rahav, left, and Shira Haas in a scene from “Unorthodox.” The series was nominated for a Golden Globe for best TV movie or limited series. (Anika Molnar/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Apple TV Plus shows Nick Mohammed, from left, Jason Sudeikis, and Brendan Hunt in “Ted Lasso.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical or comedy series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Sudeikis was also nominated for best actor in a musical/comedy series. (Apple TV Plus via AP)

  • This image released by Pop TV shows, from left, Annie Murphy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara and Dan Levy from the series “Schitt’s Creek.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical or comedy series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. Murphy was nominated for best supporting actress, Eugene Levy was nominated for best actor, O’Hara was nominated for best actress and Dan Levy was nominated for best supporting actor for their roles in the series. (Pop TV via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime shows Brendan Gleeson as President Donald Trump in a scene from “The Comey Rule.” Gleeson was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a series, limited series or TV movie. (Ben Mark Holzberg/Showtime via AP)

  • The Weeknd will bring his After Hours World Tour to Southern California in March 2022. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Coachella)

  • On National Signing Day, from left, Glendora High’s JT Greep (Utah), Long Snapping coach Matt Wigley and Damien’s Ethan Nguyen (Navy) . (Courtesy photo).

  • This image released by Netflix shows Julia Garner in a scene from “Ozark.” Garner was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a TV series. (Steve Dietl/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Gillian Anderson in a scene from “The Crown.” Anderson was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a TV series. (Des Willie/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows John Boyega in a scene from “Small Axe.” Boyega was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in the TV series, limited series or movie. (Amazon Studios via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Helena Bonham Carter as Princess Margaret in a scene from “The Crown.” Carter was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a TV series. (Des Willie/Netlfix via AP)

  • This image released by Showtime shows Don Cheadle in a scene from “Black Monday.” Cheadle was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a musical/comedy series. (Nicole Wilder/Showtime via AP)

  • This image released by Pop Tv shows Eugene Levy in a scene from “Schitt’s Creek.” Levy was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a musical or comedy series. (Ian Watson/Pop TV via AP)

  • This image released by HBO Max shows Griffin Matthews, left, and Kaley Cuoco in a scene from the series “The Flight Attendant.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical or comedy series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Phil Caruso/HBO Max via AP)

  • This image released by HBO Max shows Kaley Cuoco, left, and Michiel Huisman in a scene from “The Flight Attendant.” Cuoco was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical for her role in the television series. (Phil Caruso/HBO Max via AP)

  • This image released by Pop Tv shows Catherine O’Hara in a scene from “Schitt’s Creek.” O’Hara was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a comedy or musical for her role in the television series. (Pop TV via AP)

  • This image released by NBC shows Jane Levy, left, and Skylar Astin in a scene from “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist.” Levy was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a musical/comedy series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Sergei Bachlakov/NBC via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Lily Collins in a scene from the series “Emily in Paris.” The program was nominated for a Golden Globe for best musical/comedy series. Collins was also nominated for best actress in a comedy or musical for her role. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Sarah Paulson in a scene from “Ratched.” Paulson was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a drama for her role in the television series. The series was also nominated for best drama. (Saeed Adyani/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Disney Plus shows Pedro Pascal in a scene from “The Mandalorian.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Disney Plus via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Laura Linney, left and Jason Bateman in a scene from “Ozark.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Steve Dietl/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in a scene from “The Crown.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by HBO shows, from left, Courtney B. Vance, Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors in a scene from “Lovecraft Country.” The show was nominated for a Golden Globe for best drama series on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (HBO via AP)

  • This image released by A24 shows, from left, Steven Yeun, Alan S. Kim, Yuh-Jung Youn, Yeri Han, and Noel Cho in a scene from “Minari.” The film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best foreign language picture. (Josh Ethan Johnson/A24 via AP)

  • This image released by Apple TV+ shows Robyn Goodfellowe, voiced by Honor Kneafsey, left, and Mebh Óg Mactíre, voiced by Eva Whittaker, in “Wolfwalkers.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (Apple TV+ via AP)

  • This image released by Disney-Pixar shows the character 22, voiced by Tina Fey, left, and Joe Gardner, voiced by Jamie Foxx, in a scene from the animated film “Soul.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (Disney Pixar via AP)

  • In this image released by Disney/Pixar, Ian Lightfoot, voiced by Tom Holland, left, and Barley Lightfoot, voiced by Chris Pratt, appear in a scene from “Onward.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (Disney/Pixar via AP)

  • This image released by DreamWorks shows Guy, voiced by Ryan Reynolds, left, and Eep Crood, voiced by Emma Stone, in a scene from the animated film “The Croods: A New Age.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (DreamWorks Animation via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows characters Bungee the rabbit, left, and Fei Fei, voiced by Cathy Ang, in a scene from “Over the Moon.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Disney-Pixar shows the character Joe Gardner, voiced by Jamie Foxx, in a scene from the animated film “Soul.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best animated motion picture. (Disney Pixar via AP)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows Leslie Odom Jr. in a scene from “One Night in Miami.” Odom was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (Patti Perret/Amazon Studios via AP)

  • This image released by Apple shows Bill Murray, right, and Rashida Jones in a scene from “On the Rocks.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 Murray was nominated for best supporting actor in a motion picture. (Apple via AP)

  • In this image released by Netflix, Amanda Seyfried appears in a scene from “Mank.” Seyfried was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Nikolai Loveikis/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Warner Bros. Pictures shows Daniel Kaluuya in a scene from “Judas and the Black Messiah.” Kaluuya was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (Warner Bros. Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Universal Pictures shows Helena Zengel, left, and Tom Hanks in a scene from “News of the World.” Zengel was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Bruce W. Talamon/Universal Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Olivia Colman in a scene from “The Father.” Colman was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Sean Gleason/Sony Pictures Classics via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows, foreground from left, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Jeremy Strong and Sasha Baron Cohen in a scene from “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” Cohen was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (Nico Tavernise/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Fox Searchlight Pictures shows Dev Patel in a scene from the film “The Personal History of David Copperfield.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 Patel was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture musical or comedy. (Dean Rogers/Fox Searchlight Pictures via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Glenn Close in a scene from “Hillbilly Elegy.” Close was nominated for a Golden Globe for best supporting actress in a motion picture on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Lacey Terrell/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Sony Pictures Classics shows Michelle Pfeiffer in a scene from “French Exit.” Pfeiffer was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actor in a motion picture comedy/musical on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for his role in the film. (Sony Pictures Classics via AP)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows Sacha Baron Cohen in a scene from “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.” On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture musical or comedy. Cohen was also nominated for best actor in a motion picture musical/comedy. (Amazon Studios via AP)

  • This image released by Focus Features shows Carey Mulligan in a scene from the film “Promising Young Woman.” Mulligan was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture drama on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (Focus Features via AP)

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Best comedy or musical TV series: “Schitt’s Creek”; “Ted Lasso”; “The Great”; “The Flight Attendant”; “Emily in Paris.”

Best drama TV series: “The Crown”; “Lovecraft Country”; “The Mandalorian”; “Ozark”; “Ratched.”

Best actress, motion picture musical or comedy: Maria Bakalova, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”; Kate Hudson, “Music”; Michelle Pfeiffer, “French Exit”; Rosamund Pike, “I Care a Lot”; Anya Taylor-Joy, “Emma”;

Best actor, motion picture musical or comedy: Sacha Baron Cohen, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”; James Corden, “The Prom”; Lin-Manuel Miranda, “Hamilton”; Dev Patel, “The Personal History of David Copperfield”; Andy Samberg, “Palm Springs.”

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Best director: Chloé Zhao, “Nomadland”; Regina King, “One Night in Miami”; David Fincher, “Mank”; Aaron Sorkin, “The Trial of the Chicago 7”; Emerald Fennell, “Promising Young Woman.”

Best limited series or TV movie: “Normal People”; “The Queen’s Gambit”; “Small Axe”; “The Undoing”; “Unorthodox.”

Best original song: “Fight for You,” “Judas and the Black Messiah”; “Hear My Voice,” “The Trial of the Chicago 7”; “Io Sì (Seen),” “The Life Ahead”; “Speak Now,” “”One Night In Miami”; “Tigress & Tweed,” “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”

Best original score, motion picture: Alexandre Desplat, “The Midnight Sky”; Ludwig Goransson, “Tenet”; James Newton Howard, “News of the World”; Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, “Mank”; Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, Jon Batiste, “Soul.”

Animated Film: “Onward”; “The Croods: A New Age”; “Over the Moon”; “Soul”; “Wolfwalkers.”

Best screenplay, motion picture: Emerald Fennell, “Promising Young Woman”; Jack Fincher, “Mank”; Aaron Sorkin, “The Trial of the Chicago 7”; Florian Zeller, Christopher Hampton, “The Father”; Chloe Zhao, “Nomadland.”

Best supporting actor, motion picture: Leslie Odom Jr., “One Night in Miami”; Sacha Baron Cohen, “The Trial of the Chicago 7”; Daniel Kaluuya, “Judas and the Black Messiah”; Bill Murray, “On the Rocks”; Jared Leto, “The Little Things.”

Best supporting actress, motion picture: Amanda Seyfried, “Mank”; Olivia Colman, “The Father”; Glenn Close, “Hillbilly Elegy”; Helena Zengel, “News of the World”; Jodie Foster, “The Mauritanian.”

Best supporting actress, television: Gillian Anderson, “The Crown”; Helena Bonham Carter, “The Crown”; Annie Murphy, “Schitt’s Creek”; Julia Garner, “Ozark”; Cynthia Nixon, “Ratched.”

Best supporting actor, television: John Boyega, “Small Axe”; Brendan Gleeson, “The Comey Rule”; Dan Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”; Jim Parsons, “Hollywood,” Donald Sutherland, “The Undoing.”

Best actress, television series, drama: Olivia Colman, “The Crown”; Emma Corrin, “The Crown”; Jodie Comer, “Killing Eve”; Laura Linney, “Ozark”; Sarah Paulson, “Ratched.”

Best actor, television series, drama: Jason Bateman, “Ozark”; Josh O’Connor, “The Crown”; Al Pacino, “Hunters”; Matthew Rhys, “Perry Mason”; Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul.”

Best actress, television series musical or comedy: Lily Collins, “Emily in Paris”; Kaley Cuoco, “The Flight Attendant”; Elle Fanning, “The Great”; Jane Levy, “Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist”; Catherine O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek.”

Best actor, television series, musical or comedy: Don Cheadle, “Black Monday”; Nicholas Hoult, “The Great”; Eugene Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”; Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”; Ramy Youssef, “Ramy.”

Best actor, limited series or television movie: Bryan Cranston, “Your Honor”; Hugh Grant, “The Undoing”; Ethan Hawke, “The Good Lord Bird”; Jeff Daniels, “The Comey Rule”; Mark Ruffalo, “I Know This Much Is True.”

Best actress, limited series or television movie: Cate Blanchett, “Mrs. America”; Daisy Edgar-Jones, “Normal People”; Shira Haas, “Unorthodox”; Nicole Kidman, “The Undoing”; Anya Taylor-Joy, “The Queen’s Gambit.”

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NEW YORK — Chadwick Boseman received two posthumous nominations from the 27th Screen Actros Guild Awards on Thursday, while the Korean American family drama “Minari” and Spike Lee’s Vietnam veteran drama “Da 5 Bloods” were among the nominees for best ensemble.

The nominees, announced on Instagram Live, differed notably from the Golden Globe nominations announced the day before. While the Hollywood Foreign Press Association spurned films with largely non-white casts in its tops awards, the actors guild nominated a strikingly more diverse slate of nominees for its top award, best ensemble.

Up for best ensemble are Regina King’s “One Night in Miami,” about a 1964 meeting of four Black icons; the August Wilson adaptation “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”; Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari”; Lee’s “Da 5 Bloods” and Aaron Sorkin’s 1960s courtroom drama “The Trial of the Chicago 7.”

All of those films, except Sorkin’s, were overlooked Wednesday by the Globes in its top award, best dramatic film. “Minari,” set in Arkansas but with largely Korean dialogue, was even ruled ineligible for the category by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

  • This image released by Netflix shows Viola Davis in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. (David Lee/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Phoebe Dynevor, left, and Rege-Jean Page in a scene from “Bridgerton.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for best ensemble in a drama series. (Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by AMC shows Rhea Seehorn, left, and Bob Odenkirk in a scene from “Better Call Saul.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for best ensemble in a drama series. (Greg Lewis/AMC/Sony Pictures Television via AP)

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  • This image released by Netflix shows Chadwick Boseman, from left, Colman Domingo, Viola Davis, Michael Potts and Glynn Turman in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Davis was nominated for a Golden Globe for best actress in a motion picture drama on Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 for her role in the film. (David Lee/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Olivia Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in a scene from “The Crown.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for best ensemble in a drama series. (Liam Daniel/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Hulu shows Nicholas Hoult, left, and Elle Fanning in a scene from “The Great.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for best ensemble in a comedy series. (Ollie Upton/Hulu via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Michael Potts, from left, Chadwick Boseman and Colman Domingo in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Boseman received two posthumous nominations from the Screen Actros Guild Awards on Thursday. Boseman, who died last August at age 43, was nominated not just for his lead performance in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” but also his supporting role in “Da 5 Bloods.” (David Lee/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Pop TV shows, from left, Annie Murphy, Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara and Dan Levy from the series “Schitt’s Creek.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for best ensemble in a comedy series. (Pop TV via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Christina Applegate, left, and Linda Cardellini in a scene from “Dead to Me.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for best ensemble in a comedy series. (Saeed Adyani/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by HBO Max shows Griffin Matthews, left, and Kaley Cuoco in a scene from the series “The Flight Attendant.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for best ensemble in a comedy series. (Phil Caruso/HBO Max via AP)

  • This image released by Apple TV Plus shows Nick Mohammed, from left, Jason Sudeikis, and Brendan Hunt in “Ted Lasso.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for best ensemble in a comedy series. (Apple TV Plus via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Sacha Baron Cohen, center left, and Jeremy Strong in a scene from “The Trial of the Chicago 7.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. (Niko Tavernise/Netflix via AP)

  • This image released by Amazon Studios shows, from right, Leslie Odom Jr., Eli Goree and Aldis Hodge in a scene from “One Night in Miami.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. (Patti Perret/Amazon Studios via AP)

  • This image released by A24 shows Steven Yeun, foreground, in a scene from “Minari.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. (David Bornfriend/A24 via AP)

  • This image released by Netflix shows Isiah Whitlock, from left, Norm Lewis, Delroy Lindo, Clarke Peters and Jonathan Majors in a scene from “Da 5 Bloods.” The Screen Actors Guild has nominated the cast for a SAG Award for outstanding performance by a cast in a motion picture. (Netflix via AP)

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But the SAG Awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA, are considered a far better barometer for the Academy Awards, where actors account for the largest percentage of the academy. Usually, the eventual Oscar best picture winner is first nominated for best ensemble by the SAG Awards, though “Green Book” and “The Shape of Water” were two recent exceptions. Last year, Bong Joon Ho’s “Parasite” won the SAG’s top honor (and became the first non-English film to do so) before triumphing at the Oscars.

The Screen Actors Guild’s field of ensemble nominees left out a pair of frontrunners in David Fincher’s golden-age Hollywood drama “Mank” (which led the Globes with six nominations) and Chloe Zhao’s Western road movie “Nomadland.” The stars of each — Gary Oldman in “Mank,” Frances McDormand in “Nomadland” — were both nominated by the actors guild.

Boseman, who died last August at age 43, was nominated not just for his lead performance in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” but also his supporting role in “Da 5 Bloods.” In 2019, he memorably a ccepted the SAG ensemble award for “Black Panther.”

“We all know what it’s like to be told that there is not a place for you to be featured — yet you are young, gifted and Black,” Boseman said then.

Aside from Boseman and Oldman, the nominees for best male actor in a lead role were Riz Ahmed (“Sound of Metal”), Anthony Hopkins (“The Father”) and Steven Yeun (“Minari”).

Viola Davis, Boseman’s “Ma Rainey” co-star, was nominated for best female actor in a leading role alongside McDormand, Carey Mulligan (“Promising Young Woman”), Amy Adams (“Hillbilly Elegy”) and Vanessa Kirby (“Pieces of a Woman”).

Nominated for best female actor in a supporting role were Maria Bakalova (“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”), Glenn Close (“Hillbilly Elegy”), Olivia Colman (“The Father”), Yuh-Jung Young (“Minari”) and Helena Zengel (“News of the World”).

The other supporting nominees for male actors were Daniel Kaluuya (“Judas and the Black Messiah”), Sacha Baron Cohen (“The Trial of the Chicago 7”), Jared Leto (“The Little Things”) and Leslie Odom Jr. (“One Night in Miami”).

In an already recurring theme for a movie year in which many theaters were often closed due to the pandemic, Netflix led all studios. It accounted for 30 nominees in all, about triple the closest competitor.

In the television categories, “The Crown,” “Schitt’s Creek” and “Ozark” dominated. All of the female leads in a drama series nominees came from either “The Crown” (Gillian Anderson, Colman, Emma Corrin) or “Ozark” (Laura Linney, Julia Garner).

Both series were nominated for best TV drama ensemble, along with “Better Call Saul,” “Bridgerton” and “Lovecraft Country.”

Annie Murphy, Catherine O’Hara, Eugene Levy and Daniel Levy were all nominated for “Schitt’s Creek.” The other nominees for best comedy series ensemble were “Dead to Me,” “The Flight Attendant,” “The Great” and “Ted Lasso.”

The actors guild also helped atone for one of the Globes’ other glaring oversights, nominating Michaela Coel for her performance in the limited series “I May Destroy You.”

The SAG Awards will be held almost three months later this year, on April 4. After postponing due to the pandemic to March 14, the SAGs again moved when the Grammy Awards also took that date. The Oscars won’t be held until April 28. Academy Award nominees, to be announced March 15, are still more than five weeks away.

In a first, the nominations Thursday were streamed on Instagram, with Daveed Diggs and Lily Collins serving as hosts. At first, Diggs had trouble joining his screen with that of Collins.

“There are so many more comments than I thought there would be,” he said.

It also meant Diggs was live when Collins announced his nomination for best male actor in a television movie or limited series, for the film version of “Hamilton.” He jokingly responded that the awards were “clearly rigged.”

“This ‘Hamilton’ gift, it keeps giving,” said Diggs.

The SAG Awards ceremony has been set for 6 p.m. Pacific time (9 p.m. Eastern) April 4 and will air on the TNT and TBS cable networks. The show will repeat at 8 p.m. Pacific time.

Here is a complete list of nominees for the 27th Screen Actors Guild Awards:

MOVIES

Actor: Riz Ahmed, “Sound of Metal”; Chadwick Boseman, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”; Anthony Hopkins, “The Father”; Gary Oldman, “Mank”; Steven Yeun, “Minari.”

Female actor: Amy Adams, “Hillbilly Elegy”; Viola Davis, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”; Vanessa Kirby, “Pieces of a Woman”; Frances McDormand, “Nomadland”; Carey Mulligan, “Promising Young Woman.”

Supporting actor: Sacha Baron Cohen, “The Trial of the Chicago 7”; Chadwick Boseman, “Da 5 Bloods”; Daniel Kaluuya, “Judas and the Black Messiah”; Jared Leto, “The Little Things”; Leslie Odom Jr., “One Night in Miami”

Supporting female actor: Maria Bakalova, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”; Glenn Close, “Hillbilly Elegy”; Olvia Colman, “The Father”; Youn Yuh-jung, “Minari”; Helena Zengel, “news of the world.”

Cast: “Da 5 Bloods”; “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom”; “Minari”; “One Night in Miami”; “The Trial of the Chicago 7.”

TELEVISION

Actor in a TV movie or miniseries: Bill Camp, “The Queen’s Gambit”; Daveed Diggs, “Hamilton”; Hugh Grant, “The Undoing”; Ethan Hawke, “The Good Lord Bird”; Mark Ruffalo, “I Know This Much is True.”

Female actor in a TV movie or miniseries: Cate Blanchett, “Mrs. America”; Michaela Coel, “I May Destroy You”; Nicole Kidman, “The Undoing”; Anya Taylor-Joy, “The Queen’s Gambit”; Kerry Washington, “Little Fires Everywhere.”

Actor in a drama series: Jason Bateman, “Ozark”; Sterling K. Brown, “This Is Us”; Josh O’Connor, “The Crown”; Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul”; Regé-Jean Page; “Bridgerton.”

Female actor in a drama series: Gillian Anderson, “The Crown”; Olivia Colman, “The Crown”; Emma Corrin, “The Crown”; Julia Garner, “Ozark” Laura Linney, “Ozark.”

Actor in a comedy series: Nicolas Hoult, “The Great; Daniel Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”; Eugene Levy, “Schitt’s Creek”; Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”; Ramy Youssef, “Ramy.”

Female actor in a comedy series: Christina Applegate, “Dead to Me”; Linda Cardellini, “Dead to Me”; Kaley Cuoco, “The Flight Attendant”; Annie Murphy, “Schitt’s Creek”; Catherine O’Hara, “Schitt’s Creek.”

Ensemble in a drama series: “Better Call Saul”; “Bridgerton”; “The Crown”; “Lovecraft Country”; “Ozark.”

Ensemble in a comedy series: “Dead to Me”; “The Flight Attendant”; “The Great”; “Schitt’s Creek”; “Ted Lasso.”

Television stunt ensemble: “The Boys”; “Cobra Kai”; “Lovecraft Country”; “The Mandalorian”; “Westworld.”

Film stunt ensemble: “Da 5 Bloods”; “Mulan”; “News of the World”; “The Trial of the Chicago 7”; “Wonder Woman 1984.”

‘Mank’ leads Critics Choice Awards race as Netflix dominates

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LOS ANGELES — The Netflix film “Mank,” a black-and-white vintage Hollywood tale focused on “Citizen Kane” screenwriter Herman Mankiewicz, collected a leading 12 nominations Monday for the 26th annual Critics Choice Awards, including a nod for best picture.

Netflix earned four of the 10 best-picture nominations, with “Da 5 Bloods,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7” joining “Mank” in the category. Other films nominated for the top prize were “Minari,” “News of the World,” “Nomadland,” “One Night in Miami,” “Promising Young Woman” and “Sound of Metal.”

The late Chadwick Boseman, as he did in last week’s Screen Actors Guild nominations, scored a pair of performance nods — best actor for “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” and supporting actor for “Da 5 Bloods.”

“Mank’s” Gary Oldman was also nominated for best actor for his portrayal of Mankiewicz. Rounding out the field were Ben Affleck for “The Way Back,” Riz Ahmed for “Sound of Metal,” Tom Hanks for “News of the World,” Delroy Lindo for “Da 5 Bloods” and Steven Yeun for “Minari.”

Boseman’s “Ma Rainey” co-star, Viola Davis, was nominated for best actress, as were Andra Day for “The United States vs. Billie Holiday,” Sidney Flanigan for “Never Rarely Sometimes Always,” Vanessa Kirby for “Pieces of a Woman,” Frances McDormand for “Nomadland,” Carey Mulligan for “Promising Young Woman” and Zendaya for “Malcolm & Marie.”

The Critics Choice Awards also present an honor for best acting ensemble in a film, with nominations going to “Da 5 Bloods,” “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Minari,” “One Night in Miami” and “The Trial of the Chicago 7.”

David Fincher earned a best-director nomination for helming “Mank,” which also earned a screenwriting nomination for his father, Jack Fincher. Also nominated for best director were Lee Isaac Chung for “Minari,” Emerald Fennell for “Promising Young Woman,” Spike Lee for “Da 5 Bloods,” Regina King for “One Night in Miami,” Aaron Sorkin for “The Trial of the Chicago 7” and Chloe Zhao for “Nomadland.”

Between Monday’s film nominations and the television nods that were announced last month, Netflix earned a collective 72 Critics Choice Award nominations, triple the number of its nearest competitor, HBO/HBO Max, with 24.

The awards will be presented March 7 and broadcast on The CW, hosted by Taye Diggs. According to the Critics Choice Association, the show will be “an in-person/virtual hybrid, with Diggs and some of the evening’s presenters filming from a stage in Los Angeles, and nominees appearing remotely from various locations around the world.”

Here is a complete list of the film nominations announced Monday:

BEST PICTURE

“Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)

“Mank” (Netflix)

“Minari” (A24)

“News of the World” (Universal Pictures)

“Nomadland” (Searchlight Pictures)

“One Night in Miami” (Amazon Studios)

“Promising Young Woman” (Focus Features)

“Sound of Metal” (Amazon Studios)

“The Trial of the Chicago 7” (Netflix)

BEST ACTOR

Ben Affleck, “The Way Back” (Warner Bros.)

Riz Ahmed, “Sound of Metal” (Amazon Studios)

Chadwick Boseman, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)

Tom Hanks, “News of the World” (Universal Pictures)

Anthony Hopkins, “The Father” (Sony Pictures Classics)

Delroy Lindo, “Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)

Gary Oldman, “Mank” (Netflix)

Steven Yeun, “Minari” (A24)

BEST ACTRESS

Viola Davis, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)

Andra Day, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” (Hulu)

Sidney Flanigan, “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” (Focus Features)

Vanessa Kirby, “Pieces of a Woman” (Netflix)

Frances McDormand, “Nomadland” (Searchlight Pictures)

Carey Mulligan, “Promising Young Woman” (Focus Features)

Zendaya, “Malcolm & Marie” (Netflix)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR

Chadwick Boseman, “Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)

Sacha Baron Cohen, “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (Netflix)

Daniel Kaluuya, “Judas and the Black Messiah” (Warner Bros.)

Bill Murray, “On the Rocks” (A24/Apple TV+)

Leslie Odom, Jr., “One Night in Miami” (Amazon Studios)

Paul Raci, “Sound of Metal” (Amazon Studios)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Maria Bakalova, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” (Amazon Studios)

Ellen Burstyn, “Pieces of a Woman” (Netflix)

Glenn Close, “Hillbilly Elegy” (Netflix)

Olivia Colman, “The Father” (Sony Pictures Classics)

Amanda Seyfried, “Mank” (Netflix)

Yuh-Jung Youn, “Minari” (A24)

BEST YOUNG ACTOR/ACTRESS

Ryder Allen, “Palmer” (Apple TV+)

Ibrahima Gueye, “The Life Ahead” (Netflix)

Alan Kim, “Minari” (A24)

Talia Ryder, “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” (Focus Features)

Caoilinn Springall, “The Midnight Sky” (Netflix)

Helena Zengel, “News of the World” (Universal Pictures)

BEST ACTING ENSEMBLE

Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)

Judas and the Black Messiah” (Warner Bros.)

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)

Minari” (A24)

One Night in Miami” (Amazon Studios)

The Trial of the Chicago 7″ (Netflix)

BEST DIRECTOR

Lee Isaac Chung, “Minari” (A24)

Emerald Fennell, “Promising Young Woman” (Focus Features)

David Fincher, “Mank” (Netflix)

Spike Lee, “Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)

Regina King, “One Night in Miami” (Amazon Studios)

Aaron Sorkin, “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (Netflix)

Chloe Zhao, “Nomadland” (Searchlight Pictures)

BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

Lee Isaac Chung, “Minari” (A24)

Emerald Fennell, “Promising Young Woman” (Focus Features)

Jack Fincher, “Mank” (Netflix)

Eliza Hittman, “Never Rarely Sometimes Always” (Focus Features)

Darius Marder & Abraham Marder, “Sound of Metal” (Amazon Studios)

Aaron Sorkin, “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (Netflix)

BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY

Paul Greengrass & Luke Davies, “News of the World” (Universal Pictures)

Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller, “The Father” (Sony Pictures Classics)

Kemp Powers, “One Night in Miami” (Amazon Studios)

Jon Raymond & Kelly Reichardt, “First Cow” (A24)

Ruben Santiago-Hudson, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)

Chloe Zhao, “Nomadland” (Searchlight Pictures)

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY

Christopher Blauvelt, “First Cow” (A24)

Erik Messerschmidt, “Mank” (Netflix)

Lachlan Milne, “Minari” (A24)

Joshua James Richards, “Nomadland” (Searchlight Pictures)

Newton Thomas Sigel, “Da 5 Bloods” (Netflix)

Hoyte Van Hoytema, “Tenet” (Warner Bros.)

Dariusz Wolski, “News of the World” (Universal Pictures)

BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN

Cristina Casali, Charlotte Dirickx, “The Personal History of David Copperfield” (Searchlight Pictures)

David Crank, Elizabeth Keenan, “News of the World” (Universal Pictures)

Nathan Crowley, Kathy Lucas, “Tenet” (Warner Bros.)

Donald Graham Burt, Jan Pascale, “Mank” (Netflix)

Kave Quinn, Stella Fox, “Emma” (Focus Features)

Mark Ricker, Karen O*Hara & Diana Stoughton, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)

BEST EDITING

Alan Baumgarten, “The Trial of the Chicago 7” (Netflix)

Kirk Baxter, “Mank” (Netflix)

Jennifer Lame, “Tenet” (Warner Bros.)

Yorgos Lamprinos, “The Father” (Sony Pictures Classics)

Mikkel E. G. Nielsen, “Sound of Metal” (Amazon Studios)

Chloe Zhao, “Nomadland” (Searchlight Pictures)

BEST COSTUME DESIGN

Alexandra Byrne, “Emma” (Focus Features)

Bina Daigeler, “Mulan” (Disney)

Suzie Harman & Robert Worley, “The Personal History of David Copperfield” (Searchlight Pictures)

Ann Roth, “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)

Nancy Steiner, “Promising Young Woman” (Focus Features)

Trish Summerville, “Mank” (Netflix)

BEST HAIR AND MAKEUP

“Emma” (Focus Features)

“Hillbilly Elegy” (Netflix)

“Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” (Netflix)

“Mank” (Netflix)

“Promising Young Woman” (Focus Features)

“The United States vs. Billie Holiday” (Hulu)

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS

“Greyhound” (Apple TV+)

“The Invisible Man” (Universal Pictures)

“Mank” (Netflix)

“The Midnight Sky” (Netflix)

“Mulan” (Disney)

“Tenet” (Warner Bros.)

“Wonder Woman 1984” (Warner Bros.)

BEST COMEDY

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” (Amazon Studios)

“The Forty-Year-Old Version” (Netflix)

“The King of Staten Island” (Universal Pictures)

“On the Rocks” (A24/Apple TV+)

“Palm Springs” (Hulu and NEON)

“The Prom” (Netflix)

BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM

“Another Round” (Samuel Goldwyn Films)

“Collective” (Magnolia Pictures)

“La Llorona” (Shudder)

“The Life Ahead” (Netflix)

“Minari” (A24)

“Two of Us” (Magnolia Pictures)

BEST SONG

Everybody Cries, “The Outpost” (Screen Media Films)

Fight for You, “Judas and the Black Messiah” (Warner Bros.)

Husavik (My Home Town), “Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga” (Netflix)

Io si (Seen), “The Life Ahead” (Netflix)

Speak Now, “One Night in Miami” (Amazon Studios)

Tigress & Tweed, “The United States vs. Billie Holiday” (Hulu)

BEST SCORE

Alexandre Desplat, “The Midnight Sky” (Netflix)

Ludwig Goransson, “Tenet” (Warner Bros.)

James Newton Howard, “News of the World” (Universal Pictures)

Emile Mosseri, “Minari” (A24)

Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, “Mank” (Netflix)

Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross, and Jon Batiste, “Soul” (Disney)

Giuliani, Robert Downey Jr. land on Razzies list

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By Lisa Richwine | Reuters

LOS ANGELES – Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr. and former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani landed on the list of nominees on Friday for Razzie Awards, an annual shaming of what voters consider the year’s worst films and performances.

Downey Jr. was in the running for worst actor for playing the title role in “Dolittle,” a movie remake about a doctor who can talk to animals.

“Dolittle,” released by Comcast Corp’s Universal Pictures, tied for the most Razzie nominations with six overall including worst picture. It will compete with Netflix’s Polish erotic drama “365 Days,” which also received six Razzie nods.

Others contending for worst film included “Music” directed by musician Sia about a young girl with autism, and a movie remake of TV show “Fantasy Island.”

Mike Lindell, chief executive of widely advertised company MyPillow and a vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump, was nominated for “Absolute Proof,” a film featuring baseless claims of fraud in the 2020 U.S. presidential election. It also is competing for worst picture.

Giuliani made the Razzies list for his brief appearance in Sacha Baron Cohen’s mockumentary “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm.” The former mayor was filmed in a hotel room with an actress pretending to be a reporter. Giuliani has said nothing inappropriate happened.

The tongue-in-cheek Razzies, created in 1980, serve as an antidote to Hollywood’s glitzy Academy Awards ceremony. Winners of the Razzies will be announced on April 24, the night before this year’s Oscars.

Razzie nominees and winners are voted for online by members from more than two dozen countries, who sign up online and pay a $40 membership fee.

This year, the Razzies announced a special pandemic-related award for 2020 as “The Worst Calendar Year EVER!”

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