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Karla Sofía Gascón speaks after “Emilia Pérez” wins a Golden Globe. [Rich Polk/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty Images]
NEED TO KNOW
And the winners are…
The Golden Globes, Hollywood’s so-called party of the year, kicked off award season last night. Here’s everything you might’ve missed.
Big winners: In film, Emilia Perez won four awards, including for Best Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy, while The Brutalist won three. The TV winners looked a lot like the Emmys, with Shōgun, Hacks and Baby Reindeer nabbing top honors. Here’s the full list. [Yahoo Entertainment]
Memorable moments: There were many, including host Nikki Glaser opening with a hilarious, and at times brutal, monologue and Demi Moore giving an emotional speech after winning her first-ever Globe. Watch her family celebrate. [Deadline]
Red carpet magic: Some of the best looks included Zendaya’s, Nicole Kidman’s and Ariana Grande’s jaw-dropping gowns, and Jeremy Strong’s delightful (and confusing) velvet seafoam suit with a matching bucket hat. [Yahoo Entertainment/US Weekly]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Elijah Minahan, of Johnstown, Pa., shovels out the driveway at his home in Westmont Borough on January 3, 2025. [Thomas Slusser/The Tribune-Democrat via AP]
❄️ Wintry weather
More than 60 million people were under weather advisories yesterday after a powerful winter storm pounded the Midwest. The storm is predicted to bring heavy snow and ice to parts of the mid-Atlantic today. [USA Today]
????️ Election certification
Newly reelected House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress would meet to certify Donald Trump’s presidential election today despite the weather. It’ll be the first time since the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot that Congress meets for this purpose. [AP]
???? New York’s new rule
New York City became the first city in the U.S. to adopt a congestion fee of $9 a day for most drivers entering its busiest neighborhoods. The plan aims to reduce traffic and raise money for public transportation. [NBC News]
???? Bad Bunny’s island tribute
After teasing fans with a short film, Bad Bunny dropped his newest album yesterday, a love letter to Puerto Rico called “Debí Tirar Más Fotos.” “My music, my culture, my country’s history run through my veins,” he said in a statement. [Billboard]
???? Lions roar to victory
The Detroit Lions secured the No. 1 seed in the playoffs for the first time in their history after routing the Minnesota Vikings 31-9 in the NFL’s final regular season game last night. Now that the playoff bracket is set, here’s the schedule. [Yahoo Sports]
WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY
???? In the rink: After Saturday’s crazy win against the Rangers, the Capitals face off against the Sabres at 7 p.m. ET on the NHL Network. [Hockey News]
???? On the court: It’s an Eastern Conference matchup when the Bucks take on the Raptors at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBA League Pass. [AP]
???? Calling all medical drama fans: Season 1 of Brilliant MindsNBC’s most-watched new show, ends tonight with two back-to-back episodes starting at 9 p.m. ET. [Deadline]
☀️ And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.
TODAY IN HISTORY
Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: Sony Pictures TV/Courtesy Everett Collection
In 1975, Wheel of Fortune aired for the first time. It went on to become one of the longest-running game shows on American TV with hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White. But they weren’t the first hosts. Those were Chuck Woolery and Susan Stafford. [Today]
3 QUESTIONS
…about Dull Clubs
Did you make a resolution to find a new hobby this year? I chatted with Yahoo wellness editor Erin Donnelly about possibly the easiest one: Dull Clubs.
Jessica: First off, what exactly is a Dull Club?
Erin: They’ve evolved over the years, but essentially they’re clubs where people can connect over their shared interest in the mundane, like the weather, knitting or, as the originators did, riding elevators to see which was fastest. I find the idea wholesome and countercultural.
Jessica: Why are they trending lately?
Erin: My colleague Amelia Edelman spoke to mental health experts who say it’s likely because people are lonely and want to find connections through clubs, without being required to have a hobby or the pressure to be trendy or cool like the influencers you see on social media.
Jessica: What are the benefits to joining one?
Erin: Those experts said that celebrating the ordinary can help people feel more authentic and enjoy the simple (and, yes, dull) pleasures of life. Dull Club members also said they found purpose and meaning.
Dull Clubs not for you? Here are other adult social clubs that are on the rise.
FEEL-GOOD MOMENT
Artworksbyroland via TikTok
After years of making stained glass as a hobby, 73-year-old Roland Elliot-Berry recently hosted his first-ever stained glass workshop — and his daughter was there to capture it on TikTok. “I was horrified,” he joked after learning about the video. Watch the sweet clip. [People]
Happy a great day! See you tomorrow.
???? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Want a fun way to find new music on Spotify — and possibly have your fortune told? Try the app’s Song Psychic feature. [How-To Geek]
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