THE GOLDEN Globes mark the start of Hollywood's glamorous and prestigious award season tonight. The season then comes to an end with the biggest night in showbiz - the 90th Academy Awards... What’s the difference between the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards? The Golden Globes The Golden Globes are the first big awards ceremony in the Hollywood calendar and will take place tonight, January 6 2019. It is hosted by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a non-profit organisation of showbiz journalists and photographers, which was created in 1943 to award critically-acclaimed film and television shows. The Globes have more categories – two types of Best Picture, for example – which comes to a total of 25 awards; 14 for films and 11 for television. The Academy Awards The Academy Awards – or the Oscars as they are more commonly known – wraps up award season and usually takes place towards the end of February or the start of March. It's hosted by the … [Read more...] about What is the difference between the Oscars and the Golden Globes and why are the Academy Awards considered the most prestigious?
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“I am blown away”: Kevin Hart says he’s hosting the 2019 Academy Awards
LOS ANGELES — Kevin Hart has a new job — he will host the 2019 Academy Awards, a role the prolific actor-comedian says fulfills a longtime dream. Hart announced his selection for the 91st Oscars in an Instagram statement Tuesday. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Jimmy Kimmel congratulated Hart on the new gig. The announcement came hours after trade publication The Hollywood Reporter posted a story calling the Oscars host position "the least wanted job in Hollywood." Hart clearly doesn't feel that way, writing on Instagram that it has been on his list of dream jobs for years. The 2019 Oscars will be broadcast Feb. 24 on ABC. "I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time ... To be able to join the legendary list of host that have graced this stage is unbelievable," Hart wrote. "I know my mom is smiling from ear to ear right now. "I will be sure to make sure this years Oscars are a special one," Hart wrote. Hart takes over … [Read more...] about “I am blown away”: Kevin Hart says he’s hosting the 2019 Academy Awards
Full list of senior school award winners at Holy Cross High
Holy Cross High hosted their senior awards ceremony. It was a fantastic evening of celebration for the young people, their parents, family members and friends. Central Scotland MSP Monica Lennon was the principal guest and presented the awards. Head teacher Carla Fagan said: “This was a wonderful night for the school – in particular our young award winners, their parents, family and friends. Our staff were out in force too sharing in the success of our young people.” HAMILTON ADVERTISER: All the top news as it happens Also in the platform party was Head of Education (Curriculum and Planning) for South Lanarkshire Council, Stewart Nicholson, who presented the young people with their awards for contribution to the school community and excellence in sport. Denise McGhie, chair of the school’s parent council, presented the awards for endeavour. The winners are as follows: Awards for Achievement in S4: Daniel Agnew, National 5 computing, National 5 French, National … [Read more...] about Full list of senior school award winners at Holy Cross High
Academy Awards Fast Facts
(CNN)Here is some background information about the Academy Awards, also known as the "Oscars." February 24, 2019 - The 91st Annual Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to take place. March 4, 2018 - The 90th Annual Academy Awards air on ABC, with Jimmy Kimmel hosting. 2018 Winners (selected): Best Picture"The Shape of Water" Read More Actor in a Leading RoleGary Oldman, "Darkest Hour" Actress in a Leading RoleFrances McDormand, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" Actress in a Supporting RoleAllison Janney, "I, Tonya" Actor in a Supporting RoleSam Rockwell, "Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" DirectorGuillermo del Toro, "The Shape of Water" The full list of winners Photos: Oscars' epic mistake Photos: Oscars' epic mistake The Oscars ceremony had a surprise ending that could only happen in Hollywood. Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty presented the award for best picture Sunday night. Hide Caption 1 of 11 Photos: Oscars' epic mistake … [Read more...] about Academy Awards Fast Facts
Spalding Academy awards evenings
Spalding Academy held its annual Outstanding Achievement Evenings to celebrate the many successes of its students.Years 7, 8, 9 and 10 award winners all attended evenings with presentations of trophies and certificates.Each evening was accompanied by entertainment from the Spalding Academy Dance Troupe, as well as dance performances by Year 8 students Lucy Howitt and Libby Mayne, a solo dance by Year 9 student Aaliyah Thorpe and a musical piano piece by Year 10 student Beth Love.All evenings celebrated students that have made outstanding progress in subjects or shown outstanding effort in a subject throughout the academic year.Every subject at Spalding Academy nominated two students from every year group that met the outstanding progress and outstanding effort criteria.Students were also nominated for Student Manager Awards, Head of Year Awards, Improved Attendance Awards and in Year 10 Ilona Chlipala was awarded the Callum Pite Smile Charity Award for her continued successes.Pastoral … [Read more...] about Spalding Academy awards evenings