Ryan Gosling, George Clooney lead Golden Globe nominations
Ryan Gosling and George Clooney. (Getty Images) Credit: yan Gosling and George Clooney. (Getty Images)
The prelude to awards season has begun with the 69th annual Golden Globe nominations, announced Thursday.
Singled out was the "The Artist" (six nods) and "The Descendants" (five nods) in categories including Best Motion Picture-Drama and Best Director. Miniseries "Downton Abbey" and "Mildred Pierce" led the way on the TV front with four noms each, followed by "Boardwalk Empire" and "Modern Family."
Actresses Claire Danes ("Homeland"), Julianna Margulies ("The Good Wife'") and Madeleine Stowe ("Revenge") also received acting nominations in the Television Drama category.
For film, George Clooney and George Clooney Jr., er, Ryan Gosling led the acting categories with multiple nods each. Clooney scored recognition for Best Director and Original Screenplay ("Ides of March") and Drama Actor ("The Descendants").
Gosling will go up against his "Ides" co-star for Best Drama Actor and also scored an unexpected nod for his turn in the bland rom-com "Crazy Stupid Love." The Globes air Jan. 15 on NBC and will be hosted by Ricky Gervais.
Here are a few top categories:
Cleaning up after the storm ... HS football's drop in players ... Billy's 'movin' out' his motorcycles ... Out East: Winery that's more than grapes
Cleaning up after the storm ... HS football's drop in players ... Billy's 'movin' out' his motorcycles ... Out East: Winery that's more than grapes
