2026 Golden Globes, Zara condemns ICE, ‘Stranger Things’ spinoff

2026 Golden Globes crown new Hollywood favorites

The 2026 Golden Globes brought Hollywood together for a night of celebration, surprises, and standout achievements, honoring the year’s best in film and television. From unexpected wins to emotional acceptance speeches, the ceremony delivered no shortage of memorable moments. Stars turned out in full force, lighting up the red carpet and the stage as new favorites emerged alongside familiar award-season contenders.

Here is the list of all winners of the 2026 Golden Globe:

• Best drama - “Hamnet”

• Best comedy or musical - “One Battle After Another”

• Best actor in a drama - “Wagner Moura, "The Secret Agent”

• Best actress in a drama - Jessie Buckley, "Hamnet"

• Best non-English language film - "The Secret Agent"

• Best animated film - “KPop Demon Hunters"

• Best director - Paul Thomas Anderson, "One Battle After Another"

• Best actor in a comedy or musical - Timothée Chalamet, "Marty Supreme"

• Cinematic and box-office achievement - "Sinners"

• Best actress in a comedy or musical - Rose Byrne, "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You"

• Best screenplay - Paul Thomas Anderson, "One Battle After Another"

• Best original song - “Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" (music by Joong Gyu Kwak, Yu Han Lee, Hee Dong Nam, Jeong Hoon Seo and Park Hong Jun, lyrics by Kim Eun-jae [EJAE] and Mark Sonnenblick)

• Best supporting actor - Stellan Skarsgård, "Sentimental Value”

• Best supporting actress - Teyana Taylor, "One Battle After Another"

• Best original score - Ludwig Göransson, "Sinners"

• Best limited/anthology series or TV movie - "Adolescence"

• Best drama - "The Pitt"

• Best actress in a drama - Rhea Seehorn, "Pluribus"

• Best stand-up comedy performance - Ricky Gervais, "Ricky Gervais: Mortality"

• Best supporting actress - Erin Doherty, "Adolescence"

• Best podcast - "Good Hang With Amy Poehler"

• Best actor in a comedy - Seth Rogen, "The Studio"

• Best supporting actor - Owen Cooper, "Adolescence"

• Best actress in a comedy - Jean Smart, "Hacks"

• Best actor in a drama - Noah Wyle, "The Pitt"

• Best comedy or musical - "The Studio"

• Best actor in a limited series - Stephen Graham, "Adolescence"

• Best actress in a limited series - Michelle Williams, "Dying for Sex"

• Carol Burnett Award - Sarah Jessica Parker

• Cecil B. DeMille Award - Helen Mirren

Zara Larsson condemns ICE

Swedish pop star Zara Larsson has joined a growing list of public figures speaking out against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following the fatal shooting of a Minnesota resident earlier this month, using her platform to voice both personal frustration and broader political outrage.

In a series of candid Instagram Stories shared this week, Larsson publicly condemned ICE, writing that she “f**cking hate[s] ICE,” after listing the communities and causes she said she stands with, including “immigrants,” “trans people,” and “criminals.”

The singer later addressed messages she received accusing immigrants of being “criminals,” saying the rhetoric hits close to home. Larsson revealed that her long-distance relationship has been shaped by U.S. immigration restrictions, explaining that her boyfriend is unable to travel to the United States because of a years-old marijuana-related conviction. 

“We spend months and months apart every year because of a little spliff over 6 years ago,” she wrote, adding pointedly, “I’m not saying it should be legal… wait… yes I am–but that’s another conversation.”

“I’m just saying there’s thousands and thousands of people who go to jail and prison over none violent crimes like drugs, mostly black and brown people because of Ronald Reagan being racist in the 80s and fucking up communities,” Zara asserted.

As the discussion continued, Larsson’s tone grew sharper and more confrontational. “Idk about yall but l’d rather have someone smoking crack on my couch than a fucking ICE agent ewwwwwwwww. They’re criminals too. Killing, kidnapping, violent, hateful ones,” she added.

The Duffer Brothers teases a ‘Stranger Things’ spinoff

Even with its five-season story now complete, Stranger Things is refusing to fade into the Upside Down. The hit Netflix franchise is entering a new chapter, with creators Matt and Ross Duffer confirming that multiple expansions of the universe are actively in development, including a live-action spinoff centered on entirely new characters and a closely guarded project they are not yet ready to reveal.

Speaking about the future of the franchise, Matt Duffer stressed that growth is happening deliberately rather than all at once. “It’s just one step at a time,” he said, explaining that current plans include the animated series Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 alongside the ongoing stage production Stranger Things: The First Shadow. Still, he teased that fans have not heard everything. 

“There’s one other thing I can’t talk about, so I just sort of lied to you,” he admitted with a laugh, adding that the unnamed project is “really cool” but firmly under wraps.

According to the Duffers, the upcoming live-action spinoff represents their main creative focus. Matt noted that the team has a clear philosophy guiding how the universe will continue, emphasizing that their approach differs from sprawling franchises like Star Wars or Game of Thrones. “We’re just not like that,” he said, underscoring their desire to avoid overextending the original narrative.

They believe that, to move forward, a bigger leap is necessary. “We have to build out a new mythology,” Ross explained. “So the goal is to break it wide open and do something very new and very different.”

Trump denies Diddy’s request for pardon

President Donald Trump has publicly shut the door on any possibility of clemency for Sean “Diddy” Combs, confirming that the imprisoned music mogul will not be receiving a presidential pardon.

During an interview with The New York Times, Trump was asked to weigh in on several high-profile inmates and whether any of them might merit executive leniency. When Combs’ name came up, the president acknowledged that the Bad Boy Records founder had reached out but made it clear the request went nowhere. 

Trump said Combs had contacted him “through a letter,” though he declined to share or produce the alleged correspondence when pressed further by reporters.

The president’s reluctance appears tied to a fractured relationship between the two men. In a separate August interview with Newsmax, Trump reflected on his past connection with Combs, saying they were once friendly but grew distant after Trump entered politics.

When pressed on whether a pardon was completely off the table, Trump didn’t mince words, indicating that clemency was unlikely and concluding that it was “probably a no.”

ICYMI:

• The 2026 Oscar race officially kicks off today as the Academy opens voting for this year’s nominations. Filmmakers, actors, and industry insiders are set to weigh in on standout performances, groundbreaking films, and technical achievements from the past year.

• Jesy Nelson is set to share her personal journey with the world as she announces her new docuseries, Life After Little Mix, premiering on Prime Video on February 13th.

• Bebe Rexha has officially announced her departure from Warner Records, stepping into the music world as an independent artist. The singer-songwriter shared the news with fans, signaling a new chapter where she will have full creative control over her music and career.

— Bea Bertuldo

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