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Golden Globes 2025: Shōgun, The Brutalist, Emilia Pérez win big, Demi Moore gives powerful acceptance speech

Monday, January 6 by ABC News

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards aired live Sunday from the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California. Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the awards show, which honored the best in film and television over the past year. Here are some of the show's highlights:Shōgun, The Brutalist,... Read More.

NYC church redefines acceptance for LGBTQ+ people

Wednesday, June 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pope Francis formally signed off on allowing Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples in December 2023.But decades before the pope’s historic announcement, a New York City church has embraced the LGBTQ+ community and provided a safe space for worship.The Church of... Read More.

Trumps attorneys to argue for acceptance of his $175M bond in civil fraud case

Monday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Attorneys for Donald Trump are expected back in court on Monday to defend the $175 million bond in the former president's civil fraud case, days after New York Attorney General Letitia James urged the court to reject the bond and give... Read More.

Jack Black wins 1st Emmy Award, delivers enthusiastic acceptance speech

Tuesday, December 19 by ABC News

Jack Black won a Children and Family Emmy Award for outstanding voice performance in an animated program for Kung Fu Panda: The Dragon Knight and gave an animated acceptance speech to go with it. It is his first Emmy win.“Kung Fu... Read More.

As acceptance rates decline, students bill themselves as admissions experts

Saturday, July 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kelsey Hoskin charges students $675 for an hour-long, private college admissions strategy Zoom session. And students are paying.Unlike many traditional private college admissions consultants, Hoskin hasn't served as an admissions officer before. She's a recent alumna of Harvard University and a... Read More.

After passionate acceptance speech, Sheryl Lee Ralph continued to inspire backstage at the Emmys

Tuesday, September 13 by ABC News

When Sheryl Lee Ralph accepted the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a comedy series at the 2022 Emmys Monday night, the Abbott Elementary star brought the audience to their feet with her powerful acceptance speech.The 65-year-old actress held up her trophy and belted... Read More.

Jon Stewart receives the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor; mentions “The Slap” in his acceptance remarks

Monday, April 25 by ABC News

Former Daily Show host Jon Stewart was feted in Washington, D.C. Sunday night by a host of celebrities, there to pay tribute as he accepted the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.It was the first presentation of the award since 2019, when Dave Chappelle... Read More.

Hillary Clinton reveals emotional message to her mother in ‘acceptance speech’

Wednesday, December 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the speech she says she would have given had she won the 2016 presidential election, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton would have challenged the country and spoken to her mother about becoming the first woman elected to the White House,... Read More.

COVID-19 live updates: Vaccine acceptance at high amid delta surge

Friday, October 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The United States has been facing a COVID-19 surge as the more contagious delta variant continues to spread.More than 696,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 while over 4.7 million people have died from the disease worldwide, according to real-time data compiled... Read More.

Pinterest bans weight loss ads, promotes ‘body acceptance’

Monday, July 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Pinterest has made a powerful decision to no longer display weight loss ads, language or imagery.The decision to ban such ads falls under the popular image-sharing platform's aim to continually expand its current policies that prohibit body shaming, the company said.Pinterest's... Read More.