(WASHINGTON) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Sunday that the United States was open to discussing limits on missile deployments and troop exercises in Europe during talks with Russia this week over Ukraine.
“There are confidence-building measures, there are risk-reduction measures, all of which, if done reciprocally, I think can really reduce tensions and address concerns,” Blinken told told ABC This Week anchor George Stephanopoulos.
And after Russia sent troops to help quell unrest in neighboring Kazakhstan, Blinken did not rule out that events there could come up in talks — even though Russia has ruled that out.
He criticized Kazakhstan’s president ordering security forces to shoot to kill protesters.
“That is something I resolutely reject,” Blinken said. “The shoot-to-kill order, to the extent it exists, is wrong and should be rescinded.”
Delegations from the U.S. and Russia planned to hold talksSunday night and Monday in Geneva, kicking off a critical week of diplomacy between Moscow and the West over Russian President Vladimir Putin menacing neighboring Ukraine.
Blinken said it may be possible “to address whatever legitimate concerns Russia may have.”
For example, he said, “there may be grounds for renewing” the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia, from which the Trump administration withdrew and which the U.S. accuses Russia of violating.
“Similarly, there are agreements on the deployment of conventional forces in Europe, on things like the scope and scale of exercises, that, if adhered to reciprocally — that is, Russia makes good on its commitments, which it’s repeatedly violated — then there are grounds for reducing tensions, creating greater transparency, creating greater confidence, all of which would address concerns that Russia purports to have,” Blinken said.
Stephanopoulos pressed, “So you’re willing to address troop levels, you’re willing to address missile deployments, you’re willing to address training exercises?”
Blinken said the United States was “not looking at troop levels.”
“When it comes to the deployment of forces and troop levels, we’re not looking at troop levels,” he said. “To the contrary, if Russia commits renewed aggression against Ukraine, I think it’s a very fair prospect that NATO will reinforce its positions along its eastern flank, the countries that border Russia.
“But when it comes to, for example, the scope and scale of exercises,” he continued, “things that were dealt with in the conventional forces in Europe treaty that Russia’s been in violation of, those are things that we can look at.”
The U.S.-Russia negotiations are expected to be followed by talks between Russia and NATO in Brussels on Wednesday and more discussions between the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe in Vienna on Thursday. The U.S. will participate in those talks, too.
As President Joe Biden has threatened in the past, Blinken promised “massive consequences” for Russia if it invades Ukraine — promising they would go beyond those that the West imposed on Russia after it annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula in 2014 — saying the U.S. and European allies have coordinated on “economic, financial and other consequences.”
But when asked by Stephanopoulos whether he thinks Putin has already made the decision to take control of the Ukraine, Blinken noted he wasn’t sure yet.
“It’s clear that we’ve offered him two paths forward,” Blinken said. “One is through diplomacy and dialogue. The other is through deterrents and massive consequences for Russia if it renews its aggression against Ukraine. And we’re about to test the proposition of which path President Putin wants to take this week.”
And the secretary of state tempered expectations about quick results.
“I don’t think we’re going to see any breakthroughs next week,” Blinken said.
It would be “very difficult” to “make actual progress,” he said, as long as “there’s an ongoing escalation, when Russia has a gun to the head of Ukraine with 100,000 troops near its borders, the possibility of doubling that on very short order.”
“If we’re seeing de-escalation, if we’re seeing a reduction in tensions, that is the kind of environment in which we can make real progress and, again, address concerns, reasonable concerns on both sides,” Blinken said.
(NEW YORK) — Explosive COVID-19 surge strains hospitals and schools around the nation
The number of hospitalized Americans who are positive for COVID-19 soared to more than 138,000.
For nearly two years, day after day, under exhausting and often dangerous conditions, health care workers across the country have continued to care for the nation’s sickest Americans who have fallen victim to coronavirus.
As the highly infectious omicron sweeps through the country, the United States is now facing its most significant coronavirus infection surge to date, putting additional pressure on an overtaxed health care system.
“We have seen an incredible proliferation of the virus in hospitals, such that we went from a place where virtually no county in the country was at risk of exceeding its capacity to well over half are now. I don’t like to make predictions, but things could get very bad in the coming couple of weeks,” Dr. Jeremy Faust, an emergency physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, told ABC News.
Although preliminary global studies indicate that the omicron variant may cause less severe illness than prior variants, health officials say that the sheer numbers of infections caused by the new variant could still overwhelm the health care system.
The burden on the health care system is made worse by nationwide staffing shortages and hospital capacity at elevated levels as many other patients seek care for non-virus related reasons.
“Due to the tsunami of omicron cases, the volume is affecting our health and community service,” said Dr. Rebecca Weintraub, assistant professor of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School. “While we are very lucky hospitalizations have decoupled, the vast spread is alarming.”
Late last month, Dr. Anthony Fauci, chief medical adviser to the White House, pointed to the disparity between cases and hospitalization as a “strong” indicator that omicron is less severe, as the U.S. has not experienced a concomitant increase in the relative percentage of hospitalizations.
Even so, Fauci warned that there will still be many virus-positive Americans who will seek medical care, creating further strain on hospitals.
“Even if you have a less of a percentage of severity, when you have multi-multi-multi-fold more people getting infected, the net amount is you’re still going to get a lot of people that are going to be needing hospitalization. And that’s the reason why we’re concerned about stressing and straining the hospital system,” Fauci told ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos during an appearance on This Week, earlier this month.
Experts say the baseline for hospitalizations is already higher than it was a year ago, with hospitals described by some experts as “relatively quiet” last winter for ailments other than COVID-19, which provided a “much bigger buffer zone,” to care for the most critically ill. In addition, hospitals were already struggling with patients from the delta wave.
“We entered this wave, with hospitals at a higher capacity than they were in previous waves, from non-COVID [health issues],” Faust explained. “That’s the real problem.”
Highly localized surges a pain point for many communities
An ABC News analysis of federal data found that in recent weeks, total hospitalizations — COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 related — have seen an uptick. The number of COVID-19-positive Americans who are hospitalized is now nearing a pandemic high, with more than 138,000 Americans hospitalized, and an average of 17,000 being admitted to hospitals each day.
Most of the patients who are requiring intensive care are still unvaccinated, according to top health officials, including U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky.
Experts say there is no overarching experience for how COVID-19 is now affecting the country, as surges are asymmetric, and the impact of COVID-19 will look different for every community.
“Ground conditions matter beyond belief,” Faust said, explaining that while one area can see an uptick in COVID-19 infections, hospitals may not become overwhelmed, because they have adequate staffing or a highly vaccinated and younger population, hospitals in other areas with lower vaccination rates and fewer resources could find themselves completely overwhelmed.
“There are places where incidental infection is a higher proportion of admissions than others. The reverse is true in other areas. And there are places with higher vaccination rates than others. When an unvaccinated person gets admitted to the hospital, they are going to be sicker and require more care and take up more resources. Every place is different,” Faust added.
Even within a state, the timing of surges is also highly localized, experts say, varying by areas and even by hospital. Thus, even if hospital capacity nationwide or on the state level looks relatively stable, “micro surges,” seen in individual facilities or communities may still be occurring and threatening care.
Even virus-positive patients who are not admitted primarily for COVID-19 are adding a strain
Nationwide, it remains unclear as to how many patients are being admitted to the hospital for coronavirus-related care, and how many patients are coincidentally tested positive for the virus, after they were admitted for other reasons and subsequently checked for positivity as a routine check.
In New York, state officials reported on Friday that 42% of COVID patients were admitted for non-COVID reasons, and in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis cited data from three of the state’s major hospitals, which reported that half, or more, of their COVID-19 positive patients are getting treated for other conditions, not the virus.
However, some experts and hospital officials have cautioned that the proportion of patients seeking care specifically for COVID-19 likely varies widely community by community. In addition, health officials say a COVID-19 diagnosis can cause additional strain on a health system, as virus-positive patients in many hospitals are required to be treated differently.
In a series of tweets last week, Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, stressed that both patients “with COVID-19” and those admitted “for COVID-19,” have an impact on care, utilization, and can stress the health care system.
Patients, who may have come in for another ailment, such as a broken leg, and are found to be positive for the virus must stay in a COVID-19 isolation room, explained Jha, who added that there are already a limited number of such rooms available.
In addition, every time a health care worker enters a room with a COVID-19 positive patient, they must be wearing full PPE, which in turn, prolongs wait times for many patients.
“Admissions with COVID is still very disruptive to the health care system, at a time when it can’t afford more disruption,” Jha said.
Federal data shows the emergency department visits with diagnosed COVID-19 cases are currently at their highest point of the pandemic — a figure that has more than doubled over the last month.
“People are in the ER for hours and days, creating gridlock for new patients that need emergency services every day,” said Dr. Jay Bhatt, an internist and adjunct faculty at the UIC School of Public Health and an ABC News Med Unit contributor.
Other hospital officials have noted that even if patients are admitted for a reason other than COVID-19, a COVID-19 infection on top of another condition may only exacerbate an individual’s original illness.
At Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, hospital officials told ABC News that they have seen their COVID-19 positive patient totals “skyrocket” in recent weeks. Some of these patients happen to test positive while admitted for other concerns, while others are primarily sick with COVID-19.
“Even the children who are not admitted primarily for COVID have hospital courses that are further complicated because of COVID. Having cancer, heart issues, appendicitis, and COVID is never a good thing,” one hospital representative said.
A growing shortage of hospital staff ‘wreaking havoc’ on the health care system
Surge after surge, nurses, doctors and respiratory technicians have led the fight against the virus, many forced to leave their families for weeks to months at a time in order to avoid a total collapse of the health care system during the pandemic.
Since the onset of the pandemic, the already existing staffing shortage has only grown worse, and now experts say they are concerned there will not be enough front-line workers to care for the influx of patients in need as many of them are forced into isolation and quarantine after testing positive.
“I am worried we don’t have enough health care workers to care for patients flooding hospitals,” said Bhatt. “[The] unprecedented numbers of sick clinical staff [are] wreaking havoc on hospitals and health systems as they do their best to care for patients in this current surge. I have not seen a workforce issue as serious as this, and is deeply concerning.”
As of January 2022, there have been at least 819,000 coronavirus cases among health care personnel, and more than 3,100 virus-related deaths.
Late last month, the CDC shortened the isolation time for COVID-19-positive health care workers in anticipation of the potential shortages that might occur amid the latest surge.
Many health care workers say they are exhausted as they train to keep their facilities running.
“There are wait times in the emergency department that are running six to eight hours, in the trauma center. [In the] emergency room sometimes it runs greater than 24 hours. So you know we … the nursing staff is tired, we have burned out. We’re working 12- to 14-hour shifts, on Sundays up to 16-hour shifts,” Thomas Mapplebeck, a nurse in the Emergency Department at Baystate Health told ABC News.
Staffing shortages are also preventing some people from receiving the critical care they need, added Bhatt, who said that some patients in need of hospice are struggling to receive placement because of the shortages.
The unknown of what’s to come
Many health officials and experts have tried to forecast what Americans can expect from the virus in the months and weeks to come, and when COVID-19 will finally enter an endemic phase. However, Faust explained he is reluctant to make predictions as there is still so much unknown surrounding the virus.
“Five weeks ago, we’d never heard about omicron because it didn’t exist as far as we know, and now we were in the worst part of this pandemic,” Faust said.
With many younger Americans becoming infected, Faust said it is possible intenstive care unit bed capacity may not be overrun. It is also possible the virus could reach the millions of Americans who are still unvaccinated, as well as many at-risk people who remain vulnerable for severe illness.
An additional roadblock for some hospitals has been delays in returning patients to nursing rooms, further exacerbating the shortage of beds.
“Patients who are ready for discharge are having trouble getting back to long-term care, nursing home facilities, short-term rehab and home without social support as resources are strained and this creates a logjam that strains the system and workforce even further,” Bhatt said. “We can’t have situations where we are having trouble getting patients back to the community so that others that really need hospital care can get it. We can and need to do better.”
The worst-case scenario, said Faust, will be if nursing homes see significant spikes.
“If that happens in places that are already on the edge, we will see horrifying scenes that we’ve been warning against for a long time,” Faust said.
Health officials have stressed it will be critical for Americans to modify their behavior by wearing masks, avoiding mass gatherings and getting vaccinated.
“I hope people can do their part to get vaccinated, decrease the number of people who need hospital beds so that these other folks who are really sick have a chance to get the care that they need,” said Dr. Jeff Pothof, an emergency medicine physician at UW Health in Madison Wisconsin. “It’s really bad right now,” he added.
Benjamin Rader, a research fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital, contributed to this report.
(MELBOURNE) — The Australian government has overturned a decision to cancel Novak Djokovic’s visa, saying the Serbian tennis star will be released immediately from immigration detention.
Djokovic had been detained upon arrival for the Australian Open, where he was set to defend his Grand Slam title. The Australian Border Force canceled Djokovic’s visa and denied him entry into the country, saying he could have been deported.
Djokovic’s legal team argued that border officials failed to give valid notice of the intention to cancel his visa and that he did everything asked of him for quarantine-free travel.
Judge Anthony Kelly ordered on Monday that the Australian government pay for Djokovic’s legal costs, that his passport be returned to him and that he be released from immigration detention within 30 minutes of the ruling.
The Australian Open is scheduled to begin Jan. 17.
(CAPITOLIO, Brazil) — At least 10 people are dead and two remain hospitalized after a slab of a cliff broke off Saturday afternoon and crashed down onto four tourist boats in a lake in Brazil, officials said.
The incident took place at Lake Furnas, a popular tourist spot roughly 260 miles north of Sao Paulo, around 12:30 p.m., according to the Minas Gerais state fire department. The Brazilian Navy and local firefighters were deployed to the scene to help the victims.
One of the deceased victims has been identified as 68-year-old Julio Borges Antunes, according to the Minas Gerais Fire department. The names of the other victims have not been released.
Officials said all of the tourists on the boats were Brazilians.
Officials on Saturday evening had said 20 people were missing and 32 were hospitalized.
Romeu Zema, the governor of Minas Gerais, tweeted updates on the incident during the afternoon and said heavy rains were a factor in the cliff collapse. The rescue efforts were ongoing, Zema tweeted.
“I sympathize with the families during this difficult time,” he tweeted in Portuguese.
The Brazilian Navy is overseeing the investigation into what caused the collapse, according to authorities.
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:
NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Brooklyn 121, San Antonio 119 (OT)
LA Clippers 106, Atlanta 93
Toronto 105, New Orleans 101
Washington 102, Orlando 100
Denver 99, Oklahoma City 95
Minnesota 141, Houston 123
Dallas 113, Chicago 99
Golden State 96, Cleveland 82
Final Portland 103 Sacramento 88
Memphis 127, LA Lakers 119
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
St. Louis 2, Dallas 1
Anaheim 4 Detroit 3 (SO)
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Cleveland 21, Cincinnati 16
Detroit 37, Green Bay 30
Jacksonville 26, Indianapolis 11
Minnesota 31, Chicago 17
Pittsburgh 16, Baltimore 13 (OT)
Tennessee 28, Houston 25
Washington 22, NY Giants 7
Buffalo 27, NY Jets 10
Miami 33, New England 24
New Orleans, 30 Atlanta 20
San Francisco 27, LA Rams 24 (OT)
Seattle 38, Arizona 30
Tampa Bay 41, Carolina 17
Las Vegas 35, LA Chargers 32 (OT)
TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Ohio St. 95, Northwestern 87
Wisconsin 70, Maryland 69
Demi Lovato reportedly completed another rehab program last year.
A source tells People the singer privately underwent treatment to maintain their ongoing sobriety journey, following their near-fatal overdose in 2018. Demi has since returned home.
“Demi is committed to their well-being, and throughout their life, they plan to do regular check-ins to make sure they are putting themselves first,” the insider tells the mag.
In early December, Demi gave an update on their sobriety, posting on Instagram that they were no longer “California sober” — meaning they were no longer using marijuana and alcohol. They also recorded a song of that name for their album Dancing With the Devil…The Art of Starting Over.
“I no longer support my ‘California sober’ ways,” they wrote. “Sober sober is the only way to be.”
Following her rehab treatment after her overdose, Demi initially said they were cutting out all substances except marijuana and alcohol, which they would use in moderation.
Over the weekend, Demi also debuted a brand new tattoo on their newly shaved head. They got the image of a spider inked on one side of their scalp.
After being postponed in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Elton John‘s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour finally gets going again with a 2022 U.S. leg that kicks off January 19 in New Orleans.
Elton’s longtime guitarist and music director Davey Johnstone tells ABC Audio that he’ll be heading to New Orleans this Friday to start rehearsing with the rest of the band, albeit without Elton himself.
“I rehearse the band before Elton comes anywhere near, ’cause he hates to rehearse,” Johnstone reveals. “He is very impatient. There’s no way he can do rehearsal.”
Davey says that for the first few days of rehearsal, he employs a good friend, singer/pianist Adam Chester, to serve as a “surrogate Elton.”
“[Adam] plays great piano, and he loves to come in and sing Elton songs and play piano,” Johnstone explains. “[T]hen Elton will come in for a few hours. And then on the 19th, we do our first show, and off we go.”
Since Elton’s tour was put on hold in 2020, the pop-rock legend has released a new studio album, The Lockdown Sessions, which features collaborations with an eclectic variety of music stars.
Asked if any of these guest artists might show up to perform at select tour dates, Johnstone offers, cryptically, “I can’t really tell you right now, but there might be something that will happen that is a bit different, that you wouldn’t expect. It’s not quite a guest, but almost.”
As for whether he has any say about which songs are included in the set, Davey notes, “[Elton and I] very much collaborate on what the set’s gonna be. But obviously, as the singer and the star of the show, final cut is his call.”
The world is mourning beloved comedian and “America’s Dad” Bob Saget.
The Full House star was found dead Sunday in his Orlando, Florida hotel room, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed. He was 65.
“Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room,” the sheriff’s office tweeted. “The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case.”
Saget, who had just started his I Don’t Do Negative Tour, had been traveling across the country.
Since sudden and shocking news of Saget’s death, tributes have poured in on social media from fellow comedians, celebrities, and co-stars.
Blake Tuomy-Wilhoit: I’m speechless. We kept running into each other unexpectedly, always followed by some sarcasm or a silly joke… You never know when you will see someone for the last time. @bobsaget , you’ll be missed dearly by me and by the world. Rest In Peace Uncle Tanner [red heart emoji].
Bob Iger: Devastating news about Bob Saget today. He graced ABC with his presence in 2 hit shows: Full House & America’s Funniest Home Videos, making us laugh & smile a thousand times over. Hard to accept that someone so full of life is gone so suddenly.
Candace Cameron Bure: I don’t know what to say [broken heart emoji]. I have no words. Bob was one of the best humans beings I’ve ever known in my life. I loved him so much.
Chelsea Handler: Bob Saget was the kindest, warmest male comic there was. I loved it whenever I saw him, or heard from him. He was the guy that everyone loved. Love you, Bob Saget. You will be missed and loved for a long time.
Craig Thomas (HIMYM Co-creator): I don’t even know what to say about Bob Saget. I loved him and was so lucky to work with someone so funny, soulful and kind. His role on himym was a voice in the future, looking back on all of life’s complexity with a smile, and that’s how I’ll always remember him #RIPBobSaget…
Dave Coulier: My heart is broken. I love you, Bob. Your forever brother, Dave.
George Takei: Deeply saddened to learn of the untimely passing of comedian Bob Saget. Beloved by millions as America’s Dad, he was a regular presence in our living rooms, bringing to us the funniest videos and countless belly laughs. Gone too soon, like so many of the brightest souls.
Gilbert Godfrey: Still in shock. I just spoke with Bob a few days ago. We stayed on the phone as usual making each other laugh. RIP to friend, comedian & fellow Aristocrat Bob Saget
Guy Fieri:Lost a great guy and a friend. RIP Bob Saget
Jason Alexander: I know that people lose loved ones, good people, every day. No one gets a pass. But the loss of Bob Saget hits deep. If you didn’t know him, he was kind and dear and cared about people deeply. He was the definition of “a good egg”. Too soon he leaves. #RipBobSaget
Jim Carrey: Beautiful Bob Saget passed away today at 65. He had a big, big heart and a wonderfully warped comic mind. He gave the world a lot of joy and lived his life for goodness’ sake.
Jim Gaffigan: OMG! RIP @bobsaget What a warm kind man we lost. The world has lost one of the nicest.
Joel McHale: I’m so shocked at @bobsaget’s passing. One of the most kind & thoughtful people I’ve ever come across & he just happened to be one of the funniest on the planet. I will miss you so much Bob. Love you dear friend. I’m so sorry @kellyrizzo. And so sorry to the rest of the family.
John Stamos: I am broken. I am gutted. I am in complete and utter shock. I will never ever have another friend like him. I love you so much Bobby.
Jon Stewart: Bob Saget… Just the funniest and nicest…
Josh Gad: There wasn’t a kinder person in Hollywood than Bob Saget. I am having trouble wrapping my head around this. I do not want to believe this. It’s all too much to handle.
Kat Dennings: I just can’t believe it. What a wonderful guy. He always went out of his way to make me comfortable and talked nonstop about his kids. Such a loss Broken heart
Kathy Griffin: Bob Saget was as lovely a human as he was funny. And to my mind, he was hilarious. We were close friends and I could not have loved him more.
Loni Love: Oh Bob… you started my TV Dad and then as I became a comic you became my friend.. So sorry to hear of your passing.. but you will live on through your shows.. now make God laugh. #bobsaget
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen: “Bob was the most loving, compassionate and generous man. We are deeply saddened that he is no longer with us but know that he will continue to be by our side to guide us as gracefully as he always has. We are thinking of his daughters, wife and family and are sending our condolences,” they said in a statement.
Patton Oswalt: Bob was at my house in October interviewing me for a documentary. He was sharp and dark and funny as always and we were gonna catch up over coffee when he was done editing and now I’m crying F*** #RIPBobSaget
Perez Hilton: Noooooo!! Nooooo! No!!! NO! Damnit! I genuinely loved #BobSaget. Police have confirmed his death. He was found in a hotel room in Florida – and authorities claims there were no signs of foul play or drug use. Fudge! Fudge! This really just… fudge.
Pete Davidson: Via his friend and King of Staten Island writer Dave Sirus, he said, “I don’t have social media so I asked Dave to post this for me. Just wanted you guys to know that Bob Saget was one of the nicest men on the planet. When I was younger and several times throughout our friendship, he helped me get through some rough mental health stuff. He stayed on the phone with my mom for hours trying to help in any way he can — connecting us with doctors and new things we can try. He would check in on me and make sure I was okay. I love you Bob, it was an honor to know you. Thank you for your kindness and friendship. My condolences to the family.”
Richard Lewis: R.I.P. buddy. Life can turn to s*** in one moment. My heart aches for his whole http://family.In often a ruthless business he was historically not just hilarious but more importantly one of the kindest human beings I ever met in my career.
Whitney Cummings: My heart is broken. Saget, thank you for being the warmest, most accepting, relentlessly kind and hilarious person. I never heard you say a bad word about anyone unless it was a brilliant roast joke, where even your target was in tears.
Whoopi Goldberg: Sail on my friend Bob Saget With your huge heart and abject lunacy,my condolences to his daughters & other family
Sunday’s 79th annual Golden Globe Awards looked a lot different this year, that’s because it wasn’t televised or streamed, nor did it have a red carpet or an audience.
The reason? In February of last year, a Los Angeles Timesexposé revealed the HFPA hadn’t included a Black member in 20 years. Following the controversy — and the ouster of one of its heads over racially insensitive emails — Hollywood shunned the organization. The HFPA’s longtime broadcast partner NBC later said it wouldn’t carry the show and it’s been reported that the organization was having a hard time booking celebrity presenters.
Despite everything, the HFPA moved forward with the 2022 Golden Globe Awards hosting a “private event” at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA with the winners announced via Twitter and press releases.
Here are the 2022 Golden Globe Award winners:
FILM
Best Motion Picture – Drama The Power of the Dog
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy West Side Story
Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Nicole Kidman, Being the Ricardos
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Will Smith, King Richard
Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
Rachel Zegler, West Side Story
Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Andrew Garfield, Tick, Tick… BOOM!
Best Actress in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Ariana DeBose, West Side Story
Best Actor in a Supporting Role in Any Motion Picture
Kodi Smit-McPhee, The Power of the Dog
Best Director – Motion Picture
Jane Campion, The Power of the Dog
Best Screenplay — Motion Picture
Kenneth Branagh, Belfast
Best Picture — Animated Encanto
Best Picture — Non-English Language Drive My Car (Japan)
Best Original Score – Motion Picture Dune
Best Song Motion Picture
“No Time to Die,” No Time To Die
TELEVISION
Best Television Series — Drama Succession
Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy Hacks
Best Television Motion Picture The Underground Railroad
Best Actress — Television Motion Picture
Kate Winslet, Mare of Easttown
Best Actor – Television Motion Picture
Michael Keaton, Dopesick
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama
Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Pose
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Drama
Jeremy Strong, Succession
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy
Jean Smart, Hacks
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy
Jason Sudeikis, Ted Lasso
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role on Television
Sarah Snook, Succession
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role on Television
O Yeong-su, Squid Game
The comedian and Full House star was found dead Sunday in his Orlando, Florida hotel room, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed.
“Earlier today, deputies were called to the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a call about an unresponsive man in a hotel room,” the sheriff’s office tweeted. “The man was identified as Robert Saget & pronounced deceased on scene. Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case.”
Saget, who just began his I Don’t Do Negative Tour, had been traveling across the country.
On Saturday night, he did a show at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in Jacksonville, Florida, and early Sunday morning tweeted: “Loved tonight’s show @PV_ConcertHall in Jacksonville. Appreciative audience. Thanks again to @RealTimWilkins for opening. I had no idea I did a 2 hr set tonight. I’m happily addicted again to this sh**. Check http://BobSaget.com for my dates in 2022.”
Saget is survived by his wife, Kelly Rizzo, and three children.
