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Todd Longwell The Golden Globes have always been a boozy, intimate good time, valued by studios for the promotional boost they provided movies in the run-up to the Academy Awards. But few in the industry outside of the membership of its parent organization the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.

won an Academy Award for Best Actor during the 95th Oscars last Sunday. The “Catherine the Great” actress made the revelation while appearing on “The Kelly Clarkson” show while promoting her new film “Shazam: Fury of the Gods.” “I cried when Brendan Fraser got the award,” stated Mirren, 77. ” He’s such a lovely person.”“I’m sure you know what a beautiful man he is.

Brendan Fraser has blasted the Golden Globes again and insisted that he wouldn't even have wanted the award if he won after boycotting the ceremony due to the HFPA brushing off his claims of sexual misconduct by ex president Philip Berk. The 54-year-old actor - who was seen outside of the SiriusXM Studios in New York City on Tuesday - spoke candidly about the uncomfortable situation with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association during an appearance on The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday.In 2018, Fraser had alleged that he had been groped by former president  Philip Berk at a 2003 Beverly Hills luncheon, which the latter denied.As a result, the talented actor believes that he was blacklisted by Hollywood partly due to the aftermath of the claims.As he was nominated for his breathtaking comeback performance in The Whale in the ceremony held last month, he told  the 69-year-old radio legend that he wouldn't have wanted the award in the first place. Taking a stand: Brendan Fraser has blasted the Golden Globes again and insisted that he wouldn't even have wanted the award if he won after boycotting the ceremony due to the HFPA brushing off his claims of sexual misconduct by ex president Philip BerkFraser explained: 'I found myself wondering is this a cynical nomination.

In his new ad campaign, former Navy prosecutor Ron DeSantis dons an aviator outfit replete with goggles, billing himself as “Top Gov” and spoiling for a dogfight against the liberal-leading media. Those who disagree with his positions are promptly dis-invited to future speeches or press conferences. 

An honor to be nominated? Brendan Fraser skipped the 2023 Golden Globes on Tuesday, January 10, after accusing former HFPA president Philip Berk of assault.

The Golden Globes return to NBC on Tuesday, a year after the untelevised ceremony took place in 2021 following a boycott due to the lack of diversity within the group that organizes the awards ceremony, The Hollywood Foreign Press Association.While the stars will be out in full force for the awards show on Tuesday, hosted by Jerrod Carmichael, one of the top nominees will not be there - Brendan Fraser - who recently revealed it was 'gratifying' to be recognized for his performance in The Whale.The 54-year-old actor is nominated for his first ever Golden Globe Award for his performance in the critically-acclaimed indie The Whale, but he confirmed in November that he will not be attending...

A scary situation. Brendan Fraser opened up about the drastic measures he took to remain in shape while filming George of the Jungle — and how it affected him physically.

Brendan Fraser looked sharp at the GQ Men of the Year Party on Thursday after declaring that he will not attend next year's Golden Globes despite critical acclaim for his comeback movie The Whale.The 53-year-old actor wore a dark blue suit for the star-studded party held at The West Hollywood Edition in West Hollywood, California.Brendan also donned a crisp white dress shirt sans tie and completed his outfit with shiny black dress shoes. Looking sharp: Brendan Fraser looked sharp at the GQ Men of the Year Party on Thursday after declaring that he will not attend next year's Golden Globes despite critical acclaim for his comeback movie The WhaleThe Mummy franchise star sported a short crew cut hairstyle and also wore black glasses.Brendan was joined at event by his girlfriend Jeanne Moore who looked lovely in a little black dress with her blonde hair up in a high ponytail.

Brendan Fraser has announced he will not attend next year's Golden Globes, despite being tipped for award season glory for his comeback movie The Whale.He alleged four years ago that his career 'withered on a vine' after he was groped in 2003 by Philip Berk, a former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which is the organization behind the Golden Globes.Fraser, 53, has claimed he brought the matter to the HFPA at the time, prompting an internal investigation that dismissed Berk's alleged sexual misconduct as 'a joke.'Berk, 89, who was ejected from the HFPA last year after emailing members an article calling Black Lives Matter a 'racist hate group,' has disputed Fraser's account. Now in a new interview with GQ, Fraser declared he 'will not participate' in the Golden Globes in January. 'I have more history with the Hollywood Foreign Press Association than I have respect for the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.' Standing firm: Brendan Fraser (pictured left last month) will not attend next year's Golden Globes after his groping allegation against ex-HFPA president Philip Berk (pictured right 2006)He attributed his decision to 'the history that I have with them.

Brendan Fraser won’t be celebrating his acclaimed performance in Darren Aronofsky’s The Whale at this year’s Golden Globes, whether he’s nominated or not.

A comeback in love! Since Brendan Fraser has returned to the spotlight, he has someone special by his side — his girlfriend, Jeanne Moore.

Brendan Fraser received yet another standing ovation for his performance in "The Whale." Fraser, 53, was moved to tears during his second standing ovation – this time at the London Film Festival.The film was shown to an audience Tuesday night and the actor reportedly received a five-minute standing ovation. The reaction to the film at the London Film Festival follows his first standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival in early September.The audience bestowed a six-minute standing ovation to the "Crash" star.

pulled out of broadcasting the 2022 award show due to a lack of diversity within the HFPA, as well as alleged ethical wrongdoings. The 87-member organization most notably lacked a proportional number of black members among the “international” journalists based in Los Angeles.In February 2021, Tom Cruise actually returned his three Golden Globes after the LA Times’ exposé of the HFPA: The paper reported that the group had zero black members and a poor track record of nominating actors and directors of color. Past president Philip Berk was accused of racism and sexual assault.

Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 4, audience members were so moved that they gave Fraser a six-minute-long standing ovation and brought the actor to tears. It’s been reported that he tried to leave the theater but the applause was so relentless that it seemed to physically freeze him in place.

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banished by NBC — over a lack of diversity as well as alleged ethical mis-steps — Hollywood is now buzzing that it might be back in 2023. And some insiders are thrilled.“I do make a bonus if our project wins,” said an awards campaigner for a top streaming platform. “If the Globes go by the wayside, I could be out thirty grand a year.”Indeed, finances are the main factor driving the Globes’ possible return“For our purposes, it would help to have themback on the air.

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