#Angela Lansbury Tribute

[hypelens]

Golden Globe Winners 2025: A Night of Glamour, Surprises, and Historic Moments

The 2025 Golden Globe Awards dazzled audiences worldwide as Hollywood’s brightest stars gathered to celebrate the best in film and television. This year’s ceremony, held at the iconic Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, delivered its fair share of memorable moments, from emotional acceptance speeches to groundbreaking wins and jaw-dropping red carpet looks. Here’s a comprehensive look at the winners, highlights, and behind-the-scenes stories that made this Golden Globes unforgettable.

Major Winners of the Night

Best Motion Picture – Drama

The coveted award for Best Motion Picture in the Drama category went to “Eternal Horizons,” a poignant exploration of human resilience in the face of climate disaster. Directed by the visionary Ava Carter, the film has been lauded for its breathtaking visuals and compelling storytelling.

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy

The lighthearted and innovative “Melody in Motion” took home the award in this category. With its blend of humor, heart, and spectacular musical numbers, the film charmed audiences and critics alike.

Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama

In a career-defining moment, newcomer Mateo Rivera won Best Actor for his performance in “The Solitary Path.” Rivera’s portrayal of a conflicted artist navigating love and loss captivated the audience and earned him a standing ovation.

Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama

Veteran actress Viola Davis added another accolade to her illustrious career, winning for her role in “Shattered Glass,” a gripping drama that explores themes of justice and redemption.

Best Director – Motion Picture

Chloe Zhao made history again by winning Best Director for “Beyond the Horizon,” making her one of the few women to win this category multiple times. Zhao's meticulous direction and visionary approach were key to the film’s success.

Television Triumphs

Best Television Series – Drama

The critically acclaimed “Eclipse” dominated the night, winning Best Television Series. Its complex characters and intricate plotlines have made it a standout in the streaming era.

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy

“Laugh Track,” a meta-comedy about the making of a sitcom, won the award in this category. The show’s clever writing and ensemble cast have garnered a devoted fan base.

Individual Performances in Television

Best Actor: Jeremy Strong, for his role in the final season of “Dynasty’s Fall.”

Best Actress: Zendaya, for her commanding performance in “Euphoria: The Next Chapter.”

Red Carpet Highlights

This year’s Golden Globes red carpet was a spectacle of glamour and innovation. Zendaya stunned in a custom silver gown adorned with Swarovski crystals, while Timothée Chalamet turned heads in a bold, avant-garde suit. Sustainability was a key theme, with several stars, including Emma Watson and Leonardo DiCaprio, opting for eco-friendly fashion choices.

Diversity and Inclusion Take Center Stage

The 2025 ceremony marked significant progress in celebrating diversity within the entertainment industry. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) faced criticism in recent years, but this year’s winners and nominees reflected a broader representation of voices and stories. Notable wins included:

Best Supporting Actress: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, for her role in “The Bridge of Echoes.”

Best Screenplay: Min-Jae Kim, for the critically acclaimed “Threads of Time.”

Memorable Moments

Tribute to Angela Lansbury: A heartfelt segment honored the late Angela Lansbury, with Meryl Streep delivering an emotional speech about Lansbury’s impact on the industry.

Standing Ovation for Viola Davis: Viola Davis’s speech about perseverance and representation moved the audience to tears.

Surprise Appearance by Tom Hanks: Hanks made an unexpected cameo to present the Cecil B. DeMille Award to his long-time collaborator, director Steven Spielberg.

Viewer Reactions and Industry Impact

Social media buzzed with reactions to the winners, fashion, and unforgettable moments. Fans praised the HFPA’s efforts to diversify the awards, though some expressed surprise at a few of the night’s outcomes. Industry analysts noted that the Golden Globes continue to set the stage for the Oscars, with several winners emerging as strong contenders.

What’s Next for the Winners?

The Golden Globe winners now have their sights set on the upcoming Academy Awards. Films like “Eternal Horizons” and “Melody in Motion” are expected to lead the pack in nominations. In television, “Eclipse” and “Laugh Track” are likely to dominate the upcoming Emmy Awards.

Conclusion

The 2025 Golden Globe Awards celebrated the best in entertainment, showcasing the power of storytelling and the resilience of the industry. With groundbreaking wins, unforgettable speeches, and dazzling fashion, this year’s ceremony will be remembered as a turning point in Hollywood’s evolution.

Stay tuned for more updates on the awards season and the stories that continue to shape the world of entertainment.

[broadwaydivastournament]

A Birthday Tribute to Stephen Sondheim

We interrupt your regularly scheduled Diva posts and polls with a 24-hour Stephen Sondheim lockdown to recognize an honorary Broadway Diva and certified musical theatre god.

Stephen Joshua Sondheim (1930) was a legendary composer and lyricist who essentially reinvented the American musical with his soaring scores and fiendishly clever lyrics. With Oscar Hammerstein as his mentor, he began his Broadway career writing lyrics for West Side Story (1957) and Gypsy (1959). Throughout his life, he won eight Tony Awards, including a Special Tony, more than any other composer. His dedicating to writing fascinating, flawed, fantastic roles for women (particularly women of a certain age) means his work is some of the most sought-after of our Divas.

Sondheim Theatre and Concert Credits:

I have done the research and pulled together a list of every single role our Divas have played, and every Sondheim concert they have participated in. Here are just a few takeaways.

All together, 64 Divas have had a whopping 245 roles/concerts and counting.

Eleven Divas have never (to my knowledge) performed in a Sondheim or at a Sondheim-specific concert. Seven of those are non-singing actresses, leaving just four musically-inclined Divas bereft. (Brenda Braxton, Lillias White, Linda Eder, Ute Lemper). However, all four Divas have performed Sondheim's songs in their personal concert repertoires

Eighteen Divas have done just one Sondheim, some in particularly obscure contexts.

The most common roles are The Witch (Into the Woods - 9), Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd - 8), Mama Rose (Gypsy - 8), Desiree Armfeldt (A Little Night Music - 8), Phyllis Rogers Stone (Follies - 6). More on that later.

Most Frequent Sondheim Performers:

Bernadette Peters: 21 Highlights include: Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, Follies, Gypsy.

Patti LuPone: 20 Highlights include: Company, Sweeney Todd, Gypsy, Anyone Can Whistle.

Marin Mazzie: 13 Highlights include: Passion, Merrily We Roll Along, Into the Woods, Anyone Can Whistle.

Audra McDonald: 11 Highlights include: Sweeney Todd, Passion, Six by Sondheim, A Little Night Music.

Donna Murphy: 11 Highlights include: Passion, Into the Woods, Anyone Can Whistle, Follies.

Christine Baranski: 11 Highlights include: Company, Sunday in the Park with George, Sweeney Todd, Follies.

Tony Awards and Nominations:

Leading Actress in a Musical: 14 Nominations (exc. wins) | 5 Divas 9 Wins | 4 Divas

Mama Rose in Gypsy is the most-decorated role in musical theatre canon, and arguably the best role for women period. In five productions, every actress has either been nominated (Ethel Merman, Bernadette Peters), or won (Angela Lansbury, Tyne Daly, Patti LuPone).

Both Desiree Armfeldt actresses have won their respective years (Glynis Johns, Catherine Zeta-Jones). Additional winning roles have been Phyllis Rogers Stone (Alexis Smith), Mrs. Lovett (Angela Lansbury), The Baker's Wife (Joanna Gleason), and Fosca (Donna Murphy).

Featured Actress in a Musical: 17 Nominations (exc. wins) | 4 Divas 4 Wins | 1 Diva

Some of the most common roles to be nominated for in a Sondheim show are Amy and Joanne from Company (in the original production, Elaine Stritch competed in Leading Actress), and Louise in Gypsy. No featured role has netted more than one award.

Winners: Patricia Elliott (Charlotte, ALNM), Laura Benanti (Louise, Gypsy), Karen Olivo (Anita, West Side Story), and Patti LuPone (Joanne, Company).

[holmesoverture]

I always loved Ratigan as a villain but watching through the Disney canon in order makes me appreciate him even more bc the villains that came before him are deeply mediocre, lemme tell ya

Right before Ratigan we got the Horned King, who had the Aesthetic and nothing else

Before that was the hunter guy, who I would say was more misguided than actually evil

Before that was Doctor Terminus, who I liked but who got weighed down by a mediocre script and songs

Before that was Madame Medusa, who had some Quality Villain qualities but a muddled motivation

Before that was a Winnie the Pooh film, which had no villain (except like the wind maybe)

Before that was King John and the Sheriff of Nottingham, who were Fine I Guess

Before that was the Nazis whose butts Angela Lansbury gets to kick, and who were definitely evil, but more in a generic sense -- no individual personality or style about them

Before that was Edgar the butler, who was boring and stupid

You have to go all the way back to Shere Khan in The Jungle Book -- 19 years before The Great Mouse Detective -- for a truly excellent villain. Even then, Shere Khan only shows up for like fifteen minutes (so it’s a tribute to George Sanders and the animators that he was still so memorable).

Ofc Ratigan gets overshadowed by the iconic villains of the Disney Renaissance, but as far as I’m concerned, he paved the way for them through his stellar animation and Vincent Price’s scenery-chomping performance. Legend.

[princesssarisa]

"Little Women" Posthumous Reunion: Final Resting Places of the People Behind the Novel and Its Adaptations

As a fan of the YouTube channel Hollywood Graveyard and the "Posthumous Reunion" pages on FindAGrave.com, I thought I would make a similar tribute to the people behind Little Women and its best-known screen adaptations. This is a guide to the burial sites (if they exist) of all the adaptations' leading actors and creative team members who have died, as well as those of the Alcott family and their friends, for anyone who hopes to visit them someday.

@littlewomenpodcast, @joandfriedrich, @thatscarletflycatcher

Arlington National Cemetery – Arlington, Virginia, USA

John Davis Lodge (John Brooke, 1933 film)

Cementerio de Benalmádena – Benalmádena, Spain

Paul Lukas (Friedrich Bhaer, 1933 film)

Ceder Hill Cemetery – Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Katharine Hepburn (Jo, 1933 film)

Cimitero Flaminio – Rome, Italy

Rossano Brazzi (Friedrich Bhaer, 1949 film)

Cimitiére Communal de Montrouge – Montrouge, France

May Alcott Nieriker (real-life Amy) (site unknown)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale – Glendale, California, USA

Edna May Oliver (Aunt March, 1933 film)

June Allyson (Jo, 1949 film)

Elizabeth Taylor (Amy, 1949 film)

Robert Young (Mr. Laurence, 1978 miniseries)

George Cukor (director, 1933 film)

Mervyn LeRoy (director/producer, 1949 film)

Max Steiner (music, 1933 and 1949 films)

Adolph Deutsch (music, 1949 film)

Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills – Los Angeles, California, USA

Jean Parker (Beth, 1933 film)

Leon Ames (Mr. March, 1949 film)

Holy Cross Cemetery – Culver City, California, USA

Mary Astor (Marmee, 1949 film)

Inglewood Park Cemetery – Inglewood, California, USA

Samuel S. Hinds (Mr. March, 1933 film)

Kensico Cemetery – Valhalla, New York, USA

Henry Stephenson (Mr. Laurence, 1933 film)

Mortlake Crematorium – Richmond, Greater London, England

Pat Nye (Hannah, 1970 miniseries)

Mount Hope Cemetery – Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, USA

Lucile Watson (Aunt March, 1949 film)

Oak Hill Cemetery – Lawrence, Kansas, USA

Alf Whitman (real-life Laurie)

Pleasant View Cemetery – Lyme, Connecticut, USA

Joan Bennett (Amy, 1933 film)

Savannah Cemetery – Savannah, Tennessee, USA

Elizabeth Patterson (Hannah, 1949 film)

Shiloh Cemetery – Shiloh, Illinois, USA

Mary Wickes (Aunt March, 1994 film)

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery – Concord, Massachusetts, USA

Louisa May Alcott (author and real-life Jo)

Abigail May Alcott (real-life Marmee)

Amos Bronson Alcott (real-life Mr. March)

Anna Alcott Pratt (real-life Meg)

John Bridge Pratt (real-life John Brooke)

Elizabeth Sewall Alcott (real-life Beth)

Henry David Thoreau (possible real-life Friedrich Bhaer)

Sparkman Hillcrest Memorial Park – Dallas, Texas, USA

Greer Garson (Aunt March, 1978 miniseries)

St. Leonard’s Churchyard – Hove, East Sussex, England

C. Aubrey Smith (Mr. Laurence, 1949 film)

Valhalla Memorial Park – North Hollywood, California, USA

Mabel Colcord (Hannah, 1933 film)

Westwood Village Memorial Park – Los Angeles, California, USA

Janet Leigh (Meg, 1949 film)

Cremated, Ashes Held Privately or Scattered

Frances Dee (Meg, 1933 film)

Douglass Montgomery (Laurie, 1933 film)

Peter Lawford (Laurie, 1949 film)

Patrick Troughton (Mr. March, 1970 miniseries)

Jean Anderson (Aunt March, 1970 miniseries)

Dorothy McGuire (Marmee, 1978 miniseries)

Richard Gilliland (Laurie, 1978 miniseries)

William Schallert (Mr. March, 1978 miniseries)

Virginia Gregg (Hannah, 1978 miniseries)

Angela Lansbury (Aunt March, 2017 miniseries)

Michael Gambon (Mr. Laurence, 2017 miniseries)

Sarah Y. Mason (screenwriter, 1933 and 1949 films)

Victor Heerman (screenwriter, 1933 and 1949 films)

Merian C. Cooper (producer, 1933 film)

Donated to Medical Science

Spring Byington (Marmee, 1933 film)

Unknown (Not Made Public or No Information Online)

Ladislas Wisniewski (real-life Laurie)

Richard Stapley (John Brooke, 1949 film)

Stephanie Bidmead (Marmee, 1970 miniseries)

Frederick Jaeger (Friedrich Bhaer, 1970 miniseries)

John Welsh (Mr. Laurence, 1970 miniseries)

John Neville (Mr. Laurence, 1994 film)

David Hempstead (screenwriter, 1933 film)

Elmer Bernstein (music, 1978 miniseries)

[frytingwriting]

Fantasia and Fantasia 2000

i recently rewatched Fantasia 2000 and it’s interesting to compare and contrast it with its predecessor. In particular I think there’s two big differences, one of which is to Fantasia’s benefit and one to its detriment.

First, the thing Fantasia 2000 benefits from that the original lacks is subjective storytelling. Fantasia, for all its beauty often feels detached. This is because it takes an almost documentary approach to animation, prefiguring the Science and Nature Films Walt would produce. Fantasia is beautiful but lacks emotionality. There are exceptions but that is the approach for most of the film. Which is something I think people like about Fantasia, that it allows you to decide how to feel but I prefer 2000’s more direct character-driven approach. I feel the fear and excitement of the flying whale, the sadnesses of the people of New York, the horror and joy of the Nature Spirit. I was always feeling something, as opposed to Fantasia where I frequently was only watching something.

However, one thing that Fantasia 2000 lacks that the original has is a sense of being a consistent artistic statement. Fantasia, much like Snow White before it is Walt Disney arguing for his medium.

Fantasia is arguing that Animation belongs in the “canon” of art. Be it myth, classical music, science, religion, Disney is arguing Animation Belongs with these or at least can artistically convey and interpret them. Whether or not that is a worthwhile question or whether or not it succeeds, proving animation’s validity is the goal of Fantasia. And I don’t see 2000 making an argument like that. It’s shorts are admirable, beautiful, but to what end? IDK.

It should be noted that F2000 was a passion project for Roy E Disney, Walt’s nephew, who saw the film as a tribute to Walt’s own passion project. That is arguably the real point of the film. I’m a sentimental man and I don’t want to dismiss that offhand, although I don’t think that fully comes across in the film itself. My DVD copy has no ads, but begins with an introduction from Roy Disney that conveys more sincerity for the project than any of the live-action interstitials in the actual film themselves do (save perhaps the final one by the late Angela Lansbury)

I think Fantasia is a greater film as a package even if Fantasia 2000 is more emotionally and consistently evocative for me personally.

[xxgothchatonxx]

Watched the 30th anniversary celebration of Beauty and the Beast last night, and absolutely loved it. Beautiful singing, gorgeous music, the Beast costume made me laugh when I saw Josh in the ribcage but even then, that was pretty creative. Also I will never tire of hearing him sing Evermore.

Disney+ is evil for suggesting I watch OUAT afterwards but aside from that, that was a wonderful viewing experience. Look, BATB will always be my favourite animated Disney film, and this concert reminded me why.

And that tribute to Angela Lansbury made my grandma and me sob so, thanks Disney.

[havithreatendub4]

Johnny Depp won the Lee Strasberg Artistic Achievement Award from the Actors' Fund of America on October 30, 2004.

The award was presented to Depp at the Actors' Fund of America Gala, held at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, and emceed by Whoopi Goldberg. 

The Lee Strasberg Artistic Achievement Award is given annually to a member of the performing arts community. The award was renamed in honor of Lee Strasberg, a renowned acting teacher, director, and actor, to commemorate his 100th birthday.

Jack Valenti, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Johnny Depp, Angela Lansbury and Bernadette Peters (l. to r.) get together during "That's Entertainment," the Actors' Fund of America's annual tribute dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria. Depp received the Lee Strasberg Artistic Achievement Award at the event, and Lansbury was presented with the fund's Special Lifetime Achievement Award. ⬆️

Johnny pictured with Martha Nelson and Anna Strasberg ⬆️

[biglisbonnews]

Here's Why Certain Artists Were Left Out of Grammys 'In Memoriam' Tribute Every year, the Grammys hosts a special segment to pay tribute to the people we lost in the music industry. From Gilbert Gottfried to Christine McVie, Angela Lansbury to Q Lazzarus, there were countless people celebrated on music's biggest night. So why were some people omitted?Among the notable names left out includes Foo Fighters' Taylor Hawkins who passed away in March, Atlanta rapper Lil Keed who died of natural causes in May, and Aaron Carter, the pop singer who died in November. So why were they nowhere to be found in the tribute?The Recording Academy explains why some people such as Modest Mouse's Jeremiah Green and Three 6 Mafia's Gangsta Boo were left out of the tribute. The segment only covers people we "lost from Jan. 1, 2022 to Dec. 6, 2022." Both Green and Boo passed away a day apart from each other on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, respectively. Related | Grimes Calls the Grammys 'So Irrelevant' After Charli XCX SnubAs for Hawkins, he was included last minute in the 2022 Grammy Awards "In Memoriam" segment, which was held in April only days after his tragic passing. While such a quick turnaround was made for him, possibly due to his legacy, some must wonder why the same couldn't have been done for Boo and Green. As for the exclusion of Keed and Carter, fans are still attempting to figure out why they were left out of the televised tribute. However, the two are included in The Recording Academy's complete list of people on their website. \u201cFor those asking, though we may not have seen Aaron Carter in the In Memoriam segment on the #GRAMMYs, but his name was put in the official #Grammys program book.\u201d — Clay Brice (@Clay Brice) 1675652003 Among other upsets of the night included Charli XCX not being nominated for Crash, Turnstile not taking home the gold for their nominations in three categories and Harry Styles winning Album of the Year for Harry's House instead of Beyoncé.Photo courtesy of Kevin Winter/Getty https://www.papermag.com/grammys-in-memoriam-2023-2659378361.html

[poisonheartfrog]

Rest in peace Stephen Sondheim and Angela Lansbury, you did love Among Us

[twistedtummies2]

"Mrs. Lovett, you're a bloody wonder! Eminently practical and yet appropriate as always! Mrs. Lovett, how I've lived without you all these years, I'll never know!" R.I.P. Angela Lansbury. May flights of teapots and murders ye wrote sing thee to thy rest, ma'am.

[lukemcquillan]

Oh, my heart.  Angela Lansbury was one of my all time heroes and a huge inspiration for me to sing and act. Had to sing a little "Eglantine" from Bedknobs and Broomsticks as a tribute this evening. She will be so greatly missed. 

[renthony]

We're watching the 30th anniversary special of Beauty and the Beast, and I was not prepared for it to make me cry???

Watching Alan Menken play the piano made me fucking lose it and just start sobbing because of how unfair it is that we lost Howard Ashman, and everyone else we lost to AIDS. Howard Ashman should have been here to be a part of this, and it's fucking tragic that he isn't. Fuck.

IDK. Maybe I'm just stoned but it hit hard. Especially when they included the tribute to Angela Lansbury at the end.

[dreamyren]

@mr-buttonhead suggested a Jessica Fletcher to accompany Columbear in the Animal Crossing universe, as a tribute to Angela Lansbury 💕

[ericaportfolio]

From an old post after the news came out. A quick little tribute to Angela Lansbury from two of my favorite Disney movies she was in. Rest in Peace Angela Lansbury.

[imholdingoutforahero]

Judy Garland, Angela Lansbury, Preston Foster and John Hodiak in publicity shots and stills from “The Harvey Girls” (1946).

I added a sepia tone as a small tribute to 1939 “The Wizard of Oz” 🤗

[tcmparty]

@tcmparty live tweet schedule for the week beginning Monday, November 21, 2022. Look for us on Twitter…watch and tweet along…remember to add #TCMParty to your tweets so everyone can find them :) All times are Eastern.

Monday, Nov. 21

TRIBUTE TO ANGELA LANSBURY

— 6:00 p.m. THE HARVEY GIRLS (1946) Straitlaced waitresses battle saloon girls to win the West for domesticity.                                           — 8:00 p.m. THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE (1962) A Korean War hero doesn't realize he's been programmed to kill by the enemy. 

                                        Thursday, Nov. 24 at 8:00 p.m. NORTH BY NORTHWEST (1959) An ad man is mistaken for a spy, triggering a deadly cross-country chase.