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Jeff 'The Dude' Bridges gets Golden Globe lifetime award

Jeff Bridges, the rascally dude of cult classic "The Big Lebowski" and star of "Crazy Heart," was awarded the annual Golden Globe for lifetime achievement on Sunday after a 60-year career on film and television. Bridges, 69, got his start as a child star appearing alongside his parents Lloyd and Dorothy Bridges, and his older brother Beau in the 1950s before carving his own path in mostly offbeat roles.

Actor Kevin Spacey denies sexually assaulting teen on Nantucket

Former "House of Cards" star Kevin Spacey stood impassively in a Nantucket courtroom on Monday before pleading not guilty to sexually assaulting an 18-year-old man at an island bar over two years ago, a charge his lawyer dismissed as "patently false." Spacey did not speak during a brief hearing in Nantucket District Court to face one count of felony indecent assault and battery, though a plea of not guilty was entered on his behalf.

'Bohemian Rhapsody' takes upset win at Netflix-dominated Golden Globes

Queen musical "Bohemian Rhapsody" and U.S. segregation-era comedy "Green Book" took home the top Golden Globes on Sunday on a night of upsets that saw presumed favorite "A Star is Born" largely shut out, and big wins for Netflix. Tears and astonishment marked the winners podium as Glenn Close for "The Wife" beat front-runner Lady Gaga as best drama actress, and "Green Book" triumphed over more high profile comedies "Vice" and "The Favourite."

U.S. top court snubs actress de Havilland's suit against FX Networks

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to consider reviving a lawsuit by 102-year-old Oscar-winning actress Olivia de Havilland accusing a Twenty-First Century Fox Inc unit of falsely portraying her in a miniseries about a famous Hollywood feud. The justices let stand a lower court ruling throwing out the lawsuit filed by de Havilland, a Hollywood star whose career began in the 1930s. She had claimed that "Feud: Bette and Joan," a FX Networks miniseries about the long-running hostility between de Havilland's fellow screen legends Bette Davis and Joan Crawford damaged her reputation by portraying her as a gossip and hypocrite.

Carol Burnett honored with eponymous Golden Globe award

Beloved American comedian Carol Burnett was presented on Sunday with the first-ever Golden Globe recognizing a lifetime career in television, an award that was named after her. The Carol Burnett award, to be presented every year, was established this year to celebrate the new golden age of television marked by high profile shows attracting Oscar-winning actors and directors.

Lady Gaga goes old-school on color-filled Golden Globes red carpet

Bright colors were back on the Golden Globes red carpet on Sunday, with pop superstar Lady Gaga, dressed in lavender, leading a trend for old school glamor. Lady Gaga, the front-runner for a best drama actress award for "A Star Is Born," graced the red carpet in a Valentino lavender gown with puffed sleeves and a long train, with her blue-dyed hair pulled into a tight bun, and wearing a stunning Tiffany's diamond necklace.

Fast cars and rickety bridges as 'The Grand Tour' returns

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May return for a third season of their thrill-seeking motor show "The Grand Tour", with plenty of fast cars and stunning scenery they hope will take viewers' minds off the real world. The Amazon program follows the presenters as they test out all sorts of cars around the world, and this season sees them travel to Colombia and Mongolia.

Margot Robbie to play Barbie in doll's first live-action film

Australian actress Margot Robbie is to play Barbie in the first live-action feature movie about the iconic and controversial doll, who has enjoyed multiple careers in her 60-year lifetime. Toymaker Mattel and movie studio Warner Bros on Tuesday announced they were partnering to make the film, which will star the Oscar-nominated actress. Robbie, 28, will also co-produce the film, the companies said in a statement

TV's outgoing 'Americans,' newcomer 'Kominsky' take top Golden Globes

The final season of FX's Cold War-era spy thriller "The Americans" and newcomer "The Kominsky Method" from Netflix Inc captured the top television honors at Hollywood's Golden Globes ceremony on Sunday. FX, a unit of 21st Century Fox , also won best limited series for "The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story." Netflix and FX ended the night with three television awards each.

Madame Tussauds-owner Merlin to build Legoland Park in South Korea

Madame Tussauds-owner Merlin Entertainments Plc has entered into a partnership agreement to build a Legoland Park in South Korea, the company said on Monday. Merlin, which operates the London Eye, said the agreement with the Gangwon Provincial Government is valued at 290 billion Korean Won ($259.26 million) and Legoland Korea would be open by 2022.

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