BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) -- Steven Spielberg's Civil War epic "Lincoln" led the Golden Globes Thursday with seven nominations, among them best drama, best director for Spielberg and acting honors for Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field and Tommy Lee Jones.
Tied for second-place with five nominations each, including best drama are the Iran hostage-crisis thriller "Argo" and the slave-turned-bounty-hunter tale "Django Unchained."
Other best-drama nominees are the shipwreck story "Life of Pi" and the Osama bin Laden manhunt thriller "Zero Dark Thirty."
Nominated for best musical or comedy were: the British retiree adventure "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel"; the Victor Hugo musical "Les Miserables"; the first-love tale "Moonrise Kingdom"; the fishing romance "Salmon Fishing in the Yemen"; and the lost-soul romance "Silver Linings Playbook.
Along with Day-Lewis as Abraham Lincoln in Spielberg's epic, best dramatic actor contenders are Richard Gere as a deceitful Wall Streeter in "Arbitrage"; John Hawkes as a polio victim trying to lose his virginity in "The Sessions"; Joaquin Phoenix as a Navy veteran under the sway of a cult leader in "The Master"; and Denzel Washington as a boozy airline pilot in "Flight"
Dramatic-actress nominees are Jessica Chastain as a CIA analyst hunting Osama bin Laden in "Zero Dark Thirty"; Marion Cotillard as a whale biologist beset by tragedy in "Rust and Bone"; Helen Mirren as Alfred Hitchcock's strong-minded wife in "Hitchcock"; Naomi Watts as a woman caught up in a devastating tsunami in "The Impossible"; and Rachel Weisz as a woman ruined by an affair in "The Deep Blue Sea."
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:43 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:43:12 GMT
One of the most coveted summer jobs is that of ballperson for the US Open. Tryouts get underway Thursday at the National Tennis Center in Queens. 80 spots are up for grabs. FOX 5 Sports Director Duke Castiglione checks out the competition.
One of the most coveted summer jobs is that of ballperson for the US Open. Tryouts get underway Thursday at the National Tennis Center in Queens. 80 spots are up for grabs. FOX 5 Sports Director Duke Castiglione checks out the competition.
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:42 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:42:35 GMT
Grammy winning gospel singer Hezekiah Walker is out with his 14th album, 'Azusa The Next Generation.' Walker and his choir perform 'Every Praise' off the new album in the morning.
Grammy winning gospel singer Hezekiah Walker is out with his 14th album, 'Azusa The Next Generation.' Walker and his choir perform 'Every Praise' off the new album in the morning.
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:41 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:41:58 GMT
'Desperate Housewives' meets 'Sex and the City' in the new series 'Mistresses' starring Rochelle Aytes. The New York City native and LaGuardia High School graduate talks about her role as a widow and mother of two in the new show.
'Desperate Housewives' meets 'Sex and the City' in the new series 'Mistresses' starring Rochelle Aytes. The New York City native and LaGuardia High School graduate talks about her role as a widow and mother of two in the new show.
Thursday, June 20 2013 5:41 AM EDT2013-06-20 09:41:18 GMT
Actor and comedian Tommy Davidson has turned his 'Chocolate Sundaes' stand-up routine made famous at Hollywood's Laugh Factory into a DVD. Some of today's hottest comedians join Davidson in the video. He'll sit down with GDNY on Thursday to share more details.
Actor and comedian Tommy Davidson has turned his 'Chocolate Sundaes' stand-up routine made famous at Hollywood's Laugh Factory into a DVD. Some of today's hottest comedians join Davidson in the video. He'll sit down with GDNY on Thursday to share more details.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:07:13 GMT
Christal wore a Jacket by "Hazel" from Midnight Farm in Martha's vineyard.It cost, $199 Her top, Skirt and Shoes, were all from Zara and cost $89 each. www.midnightfarm.net www.zara.com Men's tie
Christal wore a Jacket by "Hazel" from Midnight Farm in Martha's vineyard.It cost, $199 Her top, Skirt and Shoes, were all from Zara and cost $89 each. www.midnightfarm.net www.zara.com Men's tie
Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:46:33 GMT
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.
June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:40:31 GMT
One of her fellow contestants drew a blank when asked a question, but Erin Brady of Connecticut hit it right out of the park at the Miss USA 2013 contest. The newly crowned beauty queen graced the set of GDNY on Wednesday.
One of her fellow contestants drew a blank when asked a question, but Erin Brady of Connecticut hit it right out of the park at the Miss USA 2013 contest. The newly crowned beauty queen graced the set of GDNY on Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:36:30 GMT
New mom Vanessa Lachey is starring in the upcoming FOX TV show, 'Dads,' airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. starting in the fall. Despite a busy schedule, he's taking time out to promote the Everyday Effect campaign in New York City on Wednesday. Pop-up beauty, grooming, oral care, home and pet care services using P&G products will be provided throughout the day.
New mom Vanessa Lachey is starring in the upcoming FOX TV show, 'Dads,' airing Tuesdays at 8 p.m. starting in the fall. Despite a busy schedule, he's taking time out to promote the Everyday Effect campaign in New York City on Wednesday. Pop-up beauty, grooming, oral care, home and pet care services using P&G products will be provided throughout the day.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 7:51 AM EDT2013-06-19 11:51:52 GMT
You can watch a LIVE taping of the X Factor auditions at Nassau Coliseum on June 19-21. Judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio will be on hand. Tickets are free.
You can watch a LIVE taping of the X Factor auditions at Nassau Coliseum on June 19-21. Judges Simon Cowell, Demi Lovato, Kelly Rowland and Paulina Rubio will be on hand. Tickets are free.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-06-20 02:55:03 GMT
The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
The actor James Gandolfini, best known for his award-winning portrayal of New Jersey mobster Tony Soprano in the HBO series "The Sopranos," has died in Italy. He was 51.
As part of a new outreach program through Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street is introducing a new muppet guest character — a boy named Alex whose father is in jail.
As part of a new outreach program through Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street is introducing a new muppet guest character — a boy named Alex whose father is in jail.