The Brutalist, Brady Corbet's 215-minute postwar epic, was crowned best drama film at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday, putting one of 2024's most ambitious films on course to be a major contender at the Academy Awards. The Brutalist, shot in VistaVision and being released with an intermission, also won best director for Corbet and best actor for Adrian Brody. The film, about a Jewish artist in the aftermath of World War II, bears many connections to one of Brody's most renowned films, The Pianist. "Final cut tiebreak goes to the director", said Corbet. No one was asking for a three-and-half-hour film about a mid-century designer in 70mm. But it works. The genre-shifting trans musical Emilia Perez won best film, comedy, or musical, handing Jacques Audiard's movie a major prize and elevating the Oscar chances of Netflix's top Oscar contender. It also won Best Supporting Actress for Zoe Saldana, Best Song (El Mal), and Best non-English language Film. French director Audiard said through an interpreter that he hoped the film would be a beacon of light in dark times. I don't have sisters and maybe that's why I made this film about sisterhood, said Audiard. If there were more sisters in the world, it could be a better place. The night's big actor winners included some surprises. One shocker was Moore's win for best actress in a comedy or musical. Her comeback performance in The Substance, about a Hollywood star who resorts to an experimental process to regain her youth, landed the 62-year-old Moore her first Globe, a victory that came over the heavily favored Mikey Madison of Anora. "I'm just in shock right now. I've been doing this for a long time, like over 45 years, and this is the first thing I've ever won as an actor," said Moore, who was last nominated by the Globes in 1991 for Ghost. Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a popcorn actress. Best actress, in a drama film, was a surprise, too. The Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres won for her performance in I'm Still Here. It is a film based on a true story drama about a family living through the disappearance of political dissident Rubens Paiva in 1970s Rio de Janeiro. Best supporting actor in a musical or comedy went to Sebastian Stan for another movie about physical transformation: A Different Man, in which Stan plays a man with a deformed face who's healed. Stan, who was also nominated for playing Donald Trump in The Apprentice, noted that both films were hard to get made."These are tough subject matters but these films are real and they're necessary. But we can't be afraid and look away", said Stan. Comedian Nikki Glaser kicked off the Globes, with a promise, "I'm not here to roast you." But Glaser, a stand-up whose breakthrough came in a withering roast of Tom Brady, made her way around the ballroom of the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday picking out plenty of targets in an opening monologue she had worked out extensively in comedy clubs beforehand. While Glaser might not have reached Tina Fey and Amy Poehler levels of laughs, the monologue was mostly a winner, and a dramatic improvement over last year's host, Jo Koy. Last year's Globes, following a diversity and ethics scandal that led to the dissolution of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, were widely panned but delivered where it counted. Ratings rebounded to about 10 million viewers, according to Nielsen. CBS, who waded in after NBC dumped the Globes, signed up for five more years. Hosting the Globes two weeks before the inauguration of Donald Trump, Glaser reserved perhaps her most cutting line for the whole room of Hollywood stars, "You could really do anything ... except tell the country who to vote for", said Glaser. But it's OK, you'll get 'em next time ... if there is one. I'm scared." The Globes' award for cinematic and box-office achievement went to Jon M. Chu's Wicked, which has nearly collected $700 million in theaters. In a heavily arthouse Oscar field, Wicked is easily the biggest hit seen as having a chance to win Best Picture. Accepting the award, Chu argued for a radical act of optimism in art.Though few film awards have been predictable this season, Kieran Culkin is emerging as the clear favorite for best supporting actor. Culkin won for his performance in Jesse Eisenberg's A Real Pain, his second Globe in the past year following a win for the HBO series Succession. He called the Globes the best date night that my wife and I ever had and then thanked her for putting up what you call my mania. The papal thriller Conclave took best screenplay, for Peter Straughan's script. Flow, the wordless Latvian animated parable about a cat in a flooded world, took the best-animated film, winning over studio blockbusters like Inside Out 2 and The Wild Robot. Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross won best score for their thumping music for Challengers. Most of the TV winners were soft-awarded series, including the Emmy champ Shogun. It won four awards, including Best Drama Series and acting wins for Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, and Tadanobu Asano. Other repeat winners were Hacks (best comedy series, actress for Jean Smart), The Bear (Jeremy Allen White for best actor), and Baby Reindeer (best-limited series). Ali Wong won for best stand-up performance, Jodie Foster for True Detective, and Colin Farrell for his physical transformation in The Penguin. 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06 January,2025 01:57 PM IST | Mumbai | PTIWonder Woman star Gal Gadot was one of the attendees at the prestigious Golden Globes, held at the Beverly Hilton. She sashayed in style on the red carpet in a black gown during the 82nd edition of the awards night that brought members from the film and television fraternity together. However, before attending the ceremony, she took to social media and demanded the release of hostages held by Hamas for 450 days. Gal Gadot on Israelis held hostage by Hamas Gal Gadot took to Instagram and shared a picture of Liri Albag, a 19-year-old soldier, and wrote, “This is Liri, only 19 years old. She was abducted by Hamas on October 7th. Yesterday, we received a sign of life from Liri - a sign that sharpened the pain that Liri, along with 99 other hostages, has been held captive in Hamas tunnels for over 450 days. On a personal level, while I prepare for a festive and joyous evening, my heart is heavy, and my soul aches knowing the hostages are still there. Every day that passes without an agreement puts their lives in greater danger. I can't stop thinking about the families waiting for them, counting the hours, the minutes, clinging to hope. They must come home. We all deserve to see them return, alive. Bring them home now.” Gal Gadot leaves a touching message on her Instagram regarding the 19 year old hostage Liri Albag who has recently been shown in Hamas’ sick and twisted propaganda video.Let her go.Let them all go NOW 🎗️ pic.twitter.com/ZU4IeFJjTQ — Kosher🎗🧡 (@koshercockney) January 5, 2025 Liri Albag held hostage for 450 days In a video released by Hamas on Saturday before the latest weekly rally, Israeli soldier and hostage Liri Albag, speaking under duress, expressed anguish over her situation and mentioned being held for 450 days. “Today is the beginning of a new year; the whole world is celebrating. Only we are entering a dark year, a year of loneliness,” she said. She also said a fellow captive had been wounded by the fighting in Gaza, adding, “We are living in an extremely terrifying nightmare.” She didn't name the injured person. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said that he spoke with Albag's parents and told them that “efforts are ongoing, including at this very moment” to bring hostages home. Meanwhile, on the work front, Gal will next be seen as the evil queen in 'Snow White'. It stars 'West Side Story' actress Rachel Zegler in the lead role.
06 January,2025 01:09 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood star Jane Fonda has revealed that her fitness regimen has remained the same over the years however the pace is slower. The 87-year-old star told people.com: "I essentially do everything I used to do, just slower. I used to be a runner, but now I love walking. I love being outdoors in the woods, especially up and down hills.” For Fonda, mixing up how she stays in perfect shape is important. "I work out every day, so it is important to mix up the way I move. I alternate days doing upper body and lower body work for strength. I also find some way to get cardio in. Walking outside is one of my favorite ways to do so," she says. Fonda has been a longtime fitness lover, dating back to the early 1980s, when she released her first exercise video, Jane Fonda's Workout, which was inspired by her best-selling book, Jane Fonda's Workout Book. Looking back at the influence of her popular tapes, Fonda said: "I had no idea my videos were going to become such a phenomenon." "When I was starting out, there weren’t many rigorous forms of exercise available to women," she continues. "I learned the basic workout from a charismatic teacher named Leni Kasden in the '70s." "After the videos came out, I'd get amazing letters from around the world. One was from a young woman in the Peace Corps in Guatemala who did the exercises in her mud hut," added Fonda. "Another woman said she looked in the mirror as she was brushing her teeth and noticed new muscles in her arms. She wrote that it made her feel empowered, and that day she went to work and stood up to her handsy boss for the first time." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
06 January,2025 11:50 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSSinger Madonna has created a buzz in the entertainment industry with her rumours of marriage to boyfriend Akeem Morris after she several photos showing off a giant diamond ring on her left ring finger, reported E News. In one of the pics posted to Instagram, Madonna and Akeem were seen walking down a hallway together with the Material Girl showing off the ring on her left hand for the camera. "Here's to more Love-To happy children-to magical thinking-to good health and eternal blessings. I give thanks and praise To anyone being brave,- in this life and all the others," she wrote alongside the snapshots as quoted by E News. The photos also featured several photos of Madonna and Akeem expressing love. In one of the snaps, the Jamaican soccer player hugging and planting a kiss on the Grammy winner. Alongside photos of her daughters, Madonna shared another closeup of the ring and tagged jewellery designer Julie Y Kim. While Madonna and Akeem have not publicly confirmed their romance, the duo have not expressed any hesitation away from sharing photos of each other on social media. The singer has not publicly addressed marriage rumours yet. Meanwhile, Madonna recently teased the arrival of new music, set for release in 2025. In an Instagram post, the 'Queen of Pop' shared a video montage that showed her hard at work in the studio with long-time collaborator Stuart Price, known for his work on her 2005 album 'Confessions on a Dance Floor'. The clip features Madonna and Price dancing, writing, and vibing together in the studio, while her boyfriend Akeem Morris, manager Guy Oseary, and twin daughters Stella and Estere join the creative process. Captioning the video, Madonna, 66, expressed how deeply fulfilling the experience has been. "Working on new music with Stuart Price these past few months has been medicine for my SOUL," she wrote, adding, "Songwriting and making music is the one area where I don't need to ask anyone for their permission.. I'm so excited to share it with you." Madonna then posed a question to her followers: "Who wants to hear new music in 2025!" accompanied by festive emojis, signalling her enthusiasm about the upcoming project. Madonna's last album, Madame X, was released in 2019. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
06 January,2025 11:29 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIHollywood actor Zendaya is engaged to British actor Tom Holland? Well, we are not saying it, but netizens have spotted the big rock on her left-hand ring finger, and they are convinced that the much-in-love couple is now engaged. Zendaya, who was nominated in the Best Actress in a Film category, walked the red carpet in a stunning orange outfit, and something that caught her eyeballs was her wearing a diamond on her ring finger. This has left netizens wondering if her actor-boyfriend Tom Holland had proposed. Zendaya flaunts her engagement ring Zendaya was wearing a flowy orange gown for her appearance at the Golden Globes red carpet. She paired her stunning gown with beautiful jewellery, which included Bulgari diamond jewellery pieces. Meanwhile, she wore another ring on the third finger of her left hand's ring finger, and that ring was not from Bulgari. Instead, it was a $200,000 engagement ring from Jessica McCormack. zendaya with a diamond ring on THAT finger omg… pic.twitter.com/1f6toDxW81 — pop culture gal (@allurequinn) January 6, 2025 ZENDAYA SHOWING THE RING TO AMAY PASCAL WTFFFFF pic.twitter.com/5cORfwhuaV — holls ୨୧ (@queendayaa_) January 6, 2025 As per HT, Zendaya Style Resource shared, "The ring on Zendaya's left hand at the Golden Globes is not from Bulgari like the rest of her jewellery is. That is a $200k+ engagement ring from Jessica McCormack, a London-based jeweler. Omg, she is not even hiding it, but no one seems to have noticed." These pictures of Zendaya flaunting her ring have made fans go crazy over it. One user wrote, "Did #Zendaya just debut her Jessica McCormack #engagement ring from Tom Holland at the #GoldenGlobes?" "Well, congratulations to Zendaya and Tom on the engagement, I think??," another one wrote. A third fan shared, "Zendaya with a diamond ring on THAT finger omg." As a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the much-in-love couple worked together in three Spider-Man films. Zendaya and Tom Holland started dating soon after their first film in 2017, but it was four years back in 2021 when they made their relationship official. India at Golden Globe Awards The Golden Globe Awards LIVE streamed exclusively on Lionsgate Play on January 6, 5:30 AM IST onwards. Indian filmmaker Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light lost the Golden Globe Award in the Best Motion Picture Non-English Language category to France's Emilia Perez. Kapadia, who was also nominated in the Best Director category at the awards, lost again to Brady Corbet for The Brutalist. Held at the iconic Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, the Golden Globe Awards brought together a dazzling array of stars from both film and television.
06 January,2025 11:15 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 82nd edition of the Golden Globes was held at the iconic Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. It brought together a dazzling array of stars from both film and television. Hollywood actress Demi Moore, who made waves for her role in the body horror film The Substance won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category. She was nominated alongside Amy Adams (Nightbitch), Cynthia Erivo (Wicked), Karla Sofía Gascon (Emilia Perez), Mikey Madison (Anora), and Zendaya (Challengers). Her speech after grabbing the accolade has gone viral. Demi Moore’s viral acceptance speech at Golden Globes 2025 Demi Moore’s comeback performance in The Substance, about a Hollywood star who resorts to an experimental process to regain her youth, landed the 62-year-old Moore her first Globe. Watch the video below. Demi Moore is taking home the award for Best Female Actor – Motion Picture – Musical/Comedy for The Substance. Congrats! 🎉 #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/cUXNNSmX7O — Golden Globes (@goldenglobes) January 6, 2025 Taking to the stage, Demi began her speech by saying, "I'm just in shock right now. I've been doing this a long time, like over 45 years, and this is the first thing I've ever won as an actor.” Demi was last nominated by the Globes in 1991 for Ghost. "Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a popcorn actress." She continued, “I wasn’t allowed to have this, that I could do movies that were successful and made a lot of money but that I wouldn’t be acknowledged and I bought in and I believed that, and that corroded me over time, to the point where I thought a few years ago that maybe this was it, maybe I was complete, maybe I've done what I was supposed to do.” Demi Moore on doing The Substance She added, “I was at kind of a low point, I had this magical, bold, courageous, out-of-the-box, absolutely bonkers script come across my desk called 'The Substance', and the universe told me that you're not done." “I'll just leave you with one thing that I think this movie is imparting is in those moments when we don't think we're smart enough or pretty enough or skinny enough or successful enough, or basically just not enough. I had a woman say to me, ‘Just know you will never be enough, but you can know the value of your worth if you just put down the measuring stick.’ And so today, I celebrate this as a marker of my wholeness and of the love that is driving me and for the gift of doing something I love and being reminded that I do belong,” concluded Demi.
06 January,2025 10:43 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood's biggest stars gathered at the Beverly Hilton on January 5 for the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, and can we just say that the evening was loaded with some of the most viral moments that will go down in history. From Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner's romance to Selena Gomez's kind gesture for a wheelchair-bound girl, here are some videos that made it to the top. Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner's romance Kylie Jenner taking a picture of Timothée Chalamet during the #GoldenGlobes. pic.twitter.com/D6GAZjYXs4 — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) January 6, 2025 Timothee Chalamet and Kylie Jenner's romance sparked a wave of excitement. The couple, who have kept a relatively low profile since they were first linked in April 2023, were spotted sitting together at the event as Jenner came to support Chalamet for his biggest night. Jenner turned heads in a striking silver gown that featured a daring backless design. Her black hair cascaded in loose curls over her shoulders, complemented by sparkling jewellery. Chalamet looked sharp in a black suit paired with a blue shirt beneath. Chalamet, 29, who is nominated for Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama for his portrayal of Bob Dylan in 'A Complete Unknown', smiled and laughed alongside his 27-year-old girlfriend as the evening's festivities unfolded. She also pulled out a disposable camera to take his pictures. Selena Gomez's kind gesture for wheelchair-bound girl the way selena skipped some interviews bc she was short on time but still stopped and wanted to take a pic with her pic.twitter.com/GOTLq03e8d — Selena’s Defense Attorney (fan account) (@imthebrownboy) January 6, 2025 Selena Gomez came to the 2025 Golden Globes wearing a gorgeous gown. She stole everyone's attention when she stepped out on the red carpet in a Prada ensemble, paired with Tiffany & Co jewellery. Gomez looked like a Cinderella in her old Hollywood-inspired look. Her gown featured a structured bodice and a multi-layer pleated skirt with a train that she draped over her arm. This time, Selena was nominated not once but twice for her work in both Only Murders in the Building and Emilia Perez. Despite not winning an award, she won hearts with her gesture for a wheelchair-bound girl. Selena skipped her interviews to take a picture with this cute fan. Sofia Vergara saying ‘Not again’ after Jodie Foster’s win Sofia Vergara just leapt from her seat and shouted "No, no! Not again! Give me one!" as Jodie Foster got to the stage to accept her Golden Globe lol(look at her in the bottom-left) pic.twitter.com/6X2txdBvbX — Spencer Althouse (@SpencerAlthouse) January 6, 2025 Jodie Foster won the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Limited Series for her portrayal of police chief Liz Danvers in the show True Detective: Night Country. The award was presented to her by Seth Rogen and Catherine O'Hara. While accepting the award, Foster said, "The greatest thing about being this age and being in this time is having a community of all these people, especially you, Sofia." On Foster's way up to the stage, Vergara screamed “No! Not again. Give me one!" Demi Moore’s viral acceptance speech After this speech… give Demi Moore all the awards pic.twitter.com/QNYbsPBFX4 — Sam Stryker (@sbstryker) January 6, 2025 Hollywood actress Demi Moore, who made waves for her role in the body horror film The Substance won Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy category. Taking to the stage, Demi began her speech by saying, "I'm just in shock right now. I've been doing this a long time, like over 45 years, and this is the first thing I've ever won as an actor.” Demi was last nominated by the Globes in 1991 for Ghost. "Thirty years ago, I had a producer tell me that I was a popcorn actress,” she added. (With inputs from Agencies)
06 January,2025 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe 82nd Annual Golden Globes awards are around the corner. The ceremony will be held on January 6 in India. Comedian Nikki Glaser is hosting the evening, which celebrates both film and television. Glaser is set to make history as the first woman to host the Globes solo. Here’s where you can stream it LIVE. When and where to watch The Golden Globe Awards are all set to LIVE stream exclusively on Lionsgate Play on January 6, 5:30 AM IST onwards. Top nominees for Golden Globes 2025 Jacques Audiard's charming drug cartel musical Emilia Perez has scored 10 nominations. It's up for best motion picture - musical or comedy, director for Audiard, supporting actress for Zoe Saldana and Selena Gomez, actress for Karla Sofia Gascon, screenplay, original score, and more. Not far behind is Brady Corbet's The Brutalist, a sweeping A24 drama about the trials of a Hungarian architect under the thumb of an enigmatic art patron. Viola Davis will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award. Davis won a Supporting Actress Oscar and a Golden Globe for 2016's Fences. She also has six other Golden Globe noms, most recently for 2022's The Woman King. India is also eying an award with filmmaker Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light obtaining two prestigious nominations at the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards. The film, which is making waves on the international stage, has been nominated in the Best Director (Motion Picture) category, marking the first time an Indian director has been recognized in this category. The film has also earned a nomination for Best Motion Picture - Non-English Language. Presenters at Golden Globes 2025 As per Deadline, presenters for this year include Andrew Garfield, Anthony Mackie, Anthony Ramos, Anya Taylor-Joy, Ariana DeBose, Aubrey Plaza, Auli'i Cravalho, Awkwafina, Brandi Carlile, Catherine O'Hara, Colin Farrell, Colman Domingo, Demi Moore, Dwayne Johnson, Edgar Ramirez, Elton John, Gal Gadot, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, Jennifer Coolidge, Kaley Cuoco, Kate Hudson, Kathy Bates, Ke Huy Quan, Kerry Washington, Margaret Qualley, Melissa McCarthy, Michael Keaton, Michelle Yeoh, Miles Teller, Mindy Kaling, Morris Chestnut, Nate Bargatze, Nicolas Cage, Rachel Brosnahan, Rob McElhenney, Salma Hayek Pinault, Sarah Paulson, Seth Rogen, Sharon Stone, Vin Diesel, Viola Davis and Zoe Kravitz. (With inputs from Agencies)
05 January,2025 12:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentIt has been almost five years since South Korean filmmaker-writer Bong Joon-Ho’s big win at the Academy Awards for Parasite (2019). He returns with the sci-fi film, Mickey 17, featuring Robert Pattinson. Being a foreign film, one might have expected the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to make massive cuts. However, the film passed without any. Reason: the studio pre-edited the movie to cater to Indian audiences. In India, Mickey 17 will run four minutes shorter than the original. The studio’s decision to self-censor was a strategic move to ensure the film’s release in India at any cost. The pre-emptive edit reflects a growing trend among studios releasing films in India, where audience sensibilities sometimes clash with global content standards. A source close to the CBFC noted, “The studio’s careful approach reflects a keen understanding of the Indian market and the challenges of catering to a diverse audience.” Bong Joon-Ho A studio insider elaborated, “We wanted to ensure that Mickey 17 reaches the broadest possible audience in India. The cultural norms differ from other markets. We avoided delays and ensured that the film’s essence remains intact while respecting local sensitivities. Bong Joon Ho’s storytelling is so layered that these edits do not impact the overall narrative.” Mickey 17, based on Edward Ashton’s novel Mickey7, follows the story of a disposable worker on an ice planet, tasked with life-threatening missions. In the story, one version of Mickey ends up having sex with another—essentially a threesome with his girlfriend. She grabs their faces and exclaims, “This is so exciting.” Sources believe the full scene has been removed from the film’s India cut. Other edits and disclaimers have been added. The detailed modifications of Mickey 17 will be seen only upon its release in March.
05 January,2025 09:47 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuActor Nicole Kidman turned emotional while receiving the 2025 Palm Springs International Film Festival's international star award from Jamie Lee Curtis. As per People, Nicole honoured her late mother at the ceremony and dedicated the award to her. After thanking Babygirl filmmaker Halina Reijn for casting her in the movie, Kidman noted that she is "still grieving" after Janelle's death. Kidman teared up as she began to say she was dedicating the award to her mother, since she was unable to do so at the Venice Film Festival. "Thank you for giving me the chance to say, 'This is for my mom,' " Kidman said as the audience erupted in applause. "My whole career has been for my mom and my dad, who are not here now. I'm still going to keep working and giving to the world because I love what I do and I love you all, and I'm so grateful for the privilege to be a part of the film community." "I'm sorry that I'm crying, I didn't want to do that," Kidman said. "But I feel my mom right now so this is for you." After thanking Babygirl filmmaker Halina Reijn for casting her in the movie, Kidman noted that she is "still grieving" after Janelle's death. Kidman teared up as she began to say she was dedicating the award to her mother, since she was unable to do so at the Venice Film Festival. "Thank you for giving me the chance to say, 'This is for my mom,' " Kidman said as the audience erupted in applause. "My whole career has been for my mom and my dad, who are not here now. I'm still going to keep working and giving to the world because I love what I do and I love you all, and I'm so grateful for the privilege to be a part of the film community." "I'm sorry that I'm crying, I didn't want to do that," Kidman said. "But I feel my mom right now so this is for you." This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
05 January,2025 09:04 AM IST | Los Angeles | ANIBrenton Wood the singer who sang "Oogum Boogum Song" and followed it with hit songs like "Gimme Little Sign," died at the age of 83 at his home in Moreno Valley, CA on Friday, Deadline reported. His managers Isabel and Manny Gallegos reportedly confirmed the news to multiple media outlets, saying Wood died peacefully in his sleep. Brenton Wood shot to fame with 'The Oogum Boogum Song'. Born Alfred Smith on July 26, 1941, in Shreveport, LA, Wood was raised in San Pedro just south of Los Angeles. He began singing and playing piano at an early age. He signed with Brent Records and later Wand Records but was not able to produce a hit as per the report of Deadline. The singer then switched to Double Shot Records in Hollywood, where he recorded "The Oogum Boogum Song." As per Deadline, the track went Top 10 at L.A.'s leading Top 40 station KHJ-AM and dented the national Top 40 during the Summer of Love. It was then followed by his signature song 'Gimme Little Sign.' The song crashed the Billboard Hot 100 in August 1967 and peaked at No. 9 a few weeks later. After Wood performed it on the popular TV music series 'Top Of The Pops', it reached no. 8 in the UK Singles chart. It was reportedly among the few 1960s pop singles not to mention the actual title in its lyrics. The reason for his death is still unknown. His other notable work includes 'Me and You', 'Baby You Got It', 'I Like The Way You Love Me' and others. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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