Robbie Williams, the renowned British singer, eagerly anticipated the Golden Globes, not just for the prestigious event itself, but to unveil his dazzling new teeth to the world. Having undergone a dental transformation, he traded his previous “yellow nubs” for a gleaming white smile, a change he proudly showcased at the pre-Golden Globes Palm Springs International Film Festival. Nominated for Best Original Song for “Forbidden Road,” from his biopic “Better Man,” Williams expressed his excitement to be amongst Hollywood’s elite, admitting to a childlike wonder at meeting other celebrities. He relished the experience as a “brand new artist,” embracing the recognition and invitation to the awards ceremony. However, his Oscar aspirations were later dashed due to allegations of similarity between “Forbidden Road” and a 1970s song, leading to its disqualification from the Best Original Song category.
The Golden Globes red carpet was abuzz with notable appearances, including Cynthia Erivo, nominated for Best Performance in a Musical or Comedy, whose witch-like nails perfectly complemented her Wicked character, Elphaba. Nicole Kidman, nominated for best actress in “Baby Girl,” delivered a tearful speech at the Palm Springs International Film Awards, lamenting that her deceased parents couldn’t witness her success. Meanwhile, the stars of “Baby Reindeer,” nominated for several Golden Globe awards, were instructed by Netflix lawyers to refrain from discussing the ongoing defamation lawsuit filed by the real-life inspiration for one of the characters.
Comedian Ricky Gervais, a past Golden Globes host, advised the new host, Nikki Glaser, to embrace her outsider status and roast the Hollywood elite, a strategy Glaser intended to use on Wicked stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. Angelina Jolie, sporting a new blonde hairstyle, made her first red carpet appearance since her divorce from Brad Pitt, seemingly alluding to the split by emphasizing her strength as a single mother. She received the Desert Palm Achievement Award for her role in “Maria,” and also earned a Best Actress Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of Maria Callas.
The Golden Globes goodie bags offered extravagant gifts, including a $30,000 facelift voucher, a yacht vacation, and even dog food. In other news, actor Phil Dunster revealed that his agent had explored the possibility of him becoming the next James Bond, but the proposal was swiftly rejected. Currently, Aaron Taylor-Johnson is considered the frontrunner for the iconic role.
Maya Jama and Manchester City footballer Ruben Dias publicly confirmed their relationship via an Instagram post, showcasing them enjoying a sunset together. The couple reportedly met at the MTV Europe Music Awards and have since vacationed together in Spain. Jama has stated that her relationship with her ex, Stormzy, is strictly platonic.
Finally, Olivia Hawkins, from the 2023 winter season of Love Island, is set to make a surprise return to the show’s All-Stars edition. Hawkins, who briefly dated Maxwell Samuda after leaving the villa, expressed her excitement to continue her Love Island journey and find romance. Other returning Love Island alumni include Curtis Pritchard and Scott Thomas. The All-Stars season premieres on January 13th. In a lighter note, Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury shared a New Year’s Eve kiss, while Disney on Ice presents 100 Years of Wonder is set to return next month. Superstition dictates that Christmas trees should be taken down by Twelfth Night to avoid bad luck.
