It's the most wonderful time of the year: awards show season! We're getting closer to seeing the Oscars, the Grammys, and the Golden Globes celebrate the best movies, music, and TV shows of 2024, and we finally know who's up for the Golden Globes. The program will air on CBS and Paramount+ January 5 at 8 pm EST.
Even though this awards show is usually an indicator of what the Oscar nominations will look like, my group chats aren't so sure — some of these nominations (and snubs) are such wild cards!
Keep reading to see all the 2025 Golden Globe nominations — and snubs.
The Most Shocking Snubs & Surprises Of The 2025 Golden Globes Nominations
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To no one's surprise, The Bear led amongst its competition with 5 nominations, followed closely by four nominations for both Shōgun and Only Murders in the Building. And Selena Gomez's Emilia Pérez got 10 nominations!
Some notable snubs of this year's Golden Globes include leaving Wicked's Jon M. Chu and Dune 2's Denis Villeneuve out of the director category (which baffles me even more after Greta Gerwig's Barbie snub at the Oscars), Sing Sing in the screenplay category, and Saoirse Ronan in the acting categories even though the Oscar-nominated actress was in both The Outrun and Blitz!
As far as surprises go, September 5 is nominated for Best Picture, despite the fact it hasn't been released yet. And, okay I know Wicked already announced they'd be submitting Cynthia Erivo for a lead actress and Ariana Grande for supporting, but my group chats STILL can't believe it! Also Zendaya being nominated in lead actress in a comedy/musical for Challengers...since when is Challengers a comedy?!
Golden Globe Nominations For Movies
Searchlight Pictures
Best Motion Picture – Drama
- The Brutalist
- A Complete Unknown
- Conclave
- Dune: Part Two
- Nickel Boys
- September 5
Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Anora
- Challengers
- Emilia Pérez
- A Real Pain
- The Substance
- Wicked
Best Motion Picture – Animated
- Flow
- Inside Out 2
- Memoir of a Snail
- Moana 2
- Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
- The Wild Robot
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
- Alien: Romulus
- Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
- Deadpool & Wolverine
- Gladiator II
- Inside Out 2
- Twisters
- Wicked
- The Wild Robot
Best Motion Picture – Non-English Language
- All We Imagine as Light (India)
- Emilia Pérez (France)
- The Girl with the Needle (Denmark)
- I’m Still Here (Brazil)
- The Seed of the Sacred Fig (Germany)
- Vermiglio (Italy)
Universal Pictures
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
- Pamela Anderson for The Last Showgirl
- Angelina Jolie for Maria
- Nicole Kidman for Babygirl
- Tilda Swinton for The Room Next Door
- Fernanda Torres for I’m Still Here
- Kate Winslet for Lee
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
- Adrien Brody for The Brutalist
- Timothée Chalamet for A Complete Unknown
- Daniel Craig for Queer
- Colman Domingo for Sing Sing
- Ralph Fiennes for Conclave
- Sebastian Stan for The Apprentice
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Amy Adams for Nightbitch
- Cynthia Erivo for Wicked
- Karla Sofía Gascón for Emilia Pérez
- Mikey Madison for Anora
- Demi Moore for The Substance
- Zendaya for Challengers
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Jesse Eisenberg for A Real Pain
- Hugh Grant for Heretic
- Gabriel LaBelle for Saturday Night
- Jesse Plemons for Kinds of Kindness
- Glen Powell for Hit Man
- Sebastian Stan for A Different Man
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Selena Gomez for Emilia Pérez
Ariana Grande for Wicked
Felicity Jones for The Brutalist
Margaret Qualley for The Substance
Isabella Rossellini for Conclave
Zoe Saldaña for Emilia Pérez
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Yura Borisov for Anora
Kieran Culkin for A Real Pain
Edward Norton for A Complete Unknown
Guy Pearce for The Brutalist
Jeremy Strong for The Apprentice
Denzel Washington for Gladiator II
Amazon MGM Studios
Best Director
- Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez
- Sean Baker for Anora
- Edward Berger for Conclave
- Brady Corbet for The Brutalist
- Coralie Fargeat for The Substance
- Payal Kapadia for All We Imagine as Light
Best Screenplay
- Emilia Pérez
- Anora
- The Brutalist
- A Real Pain
- The Substance
- Conclave
Best Original Score
- Conclave
- The Brutalist
- The Wild Robot
- Emilia Pérez
- Challengers
- Dune: Part Two
Best Original Song
“Beautiful That Way” forThe Last Showgirl
“Compress / Repress” for Challengers
“El Mal” for Emilia Pérez
“Forbidden Road” for Better Man
“Kiss The Sky” for The Wild Robot
“Mi Camino" for Emilia Pérez
TV Show Golden Globe Nominations For 2025
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Best Television Series – Drama
- The Day of the Jackal
- The Diplomat
- Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Shōgun
- Slow Horses
- Squid Game
Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Abbott Elementary
- The Bear
- The Gentlemen
- Hacks
- Nobody Wants This
- Only Murders in the Building
Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
- Baby Reindeer
- Disclaimer
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- The Penguin
- Ripley
- True Detective: Night Country
FX/Hulu
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Drama
- Kathy Bates for Matlock
- Emma D’Arcy for House of the Dragon
- Maya Erskine for Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Keira Knightley for Black Doves
- Keri Russell for The Diplomat
- Anna Sawai for Shōgun
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Drama
- Donald Glover for Mr. and Mrs. Smith
- Jake Gyllenhaal for Presumed Innocent
- Gary Oldman for Slow Horses
- Eddie Redmayne for The Day of the Jackal
- Hiroyuki Sanada for Shōgun
- Billy Bob Thornton for Landman
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Kristen Bell for Nobody Wants This
- Quinta Brunson for Abbott Elementary
- Ayo Edebiri for The Bear
- Selena Gomez for Only Murders in the Building
- Kathryn Hahn for Agatha All Along
- Jean Smart for Hacks
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
- Adam Brody for Nobody Wants This
- Ted Danson for A Man on the Inside
- Steve Martin for Only Murders in the Building
- Jason Segel for Shrinking
- Martin Short for Only Murders in the Building
- Jeremy Allen White for The Bear
Miya Mizuno/HBO
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
- Cate Blanchett for Disclaimer
- Jodie Foster for True Detective: Night Country
- Cristin Milioti for The Penguin
- Sofía Vergara for Griselda
- Naomi Watts for Feud: Capote vs. the Swans
- Kate Winslet for The Regime
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
- Colin Farrell for The Penguin
- Richard Gadd for Baby Reindeer
- Kevin Kline for Disclaimer
- Cooper Koch for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- Ewan Mcgregor for A Gentleman in Moscow
- Andrew Scott for Ripley
Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
- Liza Colón-Zayas for The Bear
- Hannah Einbinder for Hacks
- Dakota Fanning for Ripley
- Jessica Gunning for Baby Reindeer
- Allison Janney for The Diplomat
- Kali Reis for True Detective: Night Country
Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
- Tadanobu Asano for Shōgun
- Javier Bardem for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
- Harrison Ford for Shrinking
- Jack Lowden for Slow Horses
- Diego Luna for La Máquina
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Bear
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television
- Jamie Foxx for Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was
- Nikki Glaser for Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die
- Seth Meyers for Seth Meyers: Dad Man Walking
- Adam Sandler for Adam Sandler: Love You
- Ali Wong for Ali Wong: Single Lady
- Ramy Youssef for Ramy Youssef: More Feelings
Did any 2025 Golden Globe nomination (or snub) surprise you? Let us know in the comments!
When it comes to New Year's Eve celebrations, the first thought that probably springs to mind is boozing it up with an NYE cocktail. And while there's nothing wrong with sipping some bubbly (if that's your inclination), those of us who prefer to keep thingsnon-alc may feel like there are no New Year's-appropriate activities for our preferences. We say that nothing could be further from the truth! Whether you're pregnant, abstaining, or just taking a break from the booze, here are 10 fun ideas for ringing in 2025, the sober way.
Attend A Silent Disco
A few years ago, just as the sober-curious movement was gaining steam, companies like Daybreaker brought 6 a.m. sober dance parties to the masses. In a similar vein are remote silent discos – events where you put your headphones on and dance it out to the music of world-class DJs right in the comfort of your own home (or in person, if you feel like venturing out).
A quick Google search will reveal that there are tons of options to shake it off on New Year's Eve, whether remotely or in-person in your city. Because silent discos have an alternative vibe, they're much more sober-friendly than traditional clubs and dance parties.
Make A Tea Bar
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If you've ever been to a party where they had aProsecco bar or something similar, you know how fun themed bars can be. Why not make a NA equivalent with a tea bar? We're not just talking about hot water and tea bags... include exciting staples like bubble tea, kombucha, Southern-style sweet iced tea, and more!
Do A Goal-Setting Ritual
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Not in the mood to party this year? Celebrate the New Year with some introspection by doing a goal-setting ritual. You can design the ritual in whatever manner you like, but we recommend something along the lines of:
- Light a candle and sit quietly for a few minutes.
- Whip out your journal and take inventory of the last year: What were your best memories? What are you grateful for? Where do you think you could've improved?
- In your journal (we have some killer prompts to start you off), mindfully list out your goals for 2025. They don't have to be New Year's resolutions, exactly, but include small steps you can take in the new year to help you achieve your goals!
Make A 2025 Scrapbook
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Before New Year's Eve, head to your local craft store and pick up some supplies for making an old-fashioned scrapbook. Print out some photos from your most treasured memories of the year (we like printing with Walgreens), and gather any magazines you purchased or journal entries you wrote.
You can also look up some news headlines that made an impact on you, and print out the article as well as photos of any notable celebs or politicians who made the news. On New Year's eve, put together a scrapbook of what made 2024, 2024.
Good, bad, or otherwise, the year was one to remember — so create a momento that will help you re-live the past year in the years to come.
Plan A Costume Party
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Believe it or not, masquerade balls, dressing up in costumes, and concealing one's identity have a long history in the historical celebrations of Christmastime. So we think a New Year's costume party is a fully appropriate idea for a sober New Year's Eve.
Who needs booze to have fun when you can dress up as whoever you want for a night of merriment and mystery?
Karaoke It Up
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Another fun party pastime that's fun with or without booze? Singing! Grab some friends for a sober karaoke night either at your house or a private karaoke room. The singing's bound to be better than it would be if you were imbibing... who knows, maybe you'll steal the show with your rendition of "I'm Just Ken."
Cook A Fancy Meal
Whether you're spending the evening with your S/O or your BFF, cook a fancydinner for two. New Year's Eve is the perfect time to get fancy with food, so use this opportunity to ring in 2025 with only the finest cuisine. Don't forget to make a mocktail to go with!
Host A Game Night
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Bring all your besties over and host a board game night that's sure to be one for the books. Have everyone bring their favorite game – from Cards Against Humanity to Codenames – for a riotous evening that will remind you that you absolutely don't need booze to have a rowdy night of laughter!
Play 2024 Trivia
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Before New Year's Eve, compile a long list of trivia questions about 2024. Alternatively, have a friend do it for you, or do a quick Google search... there are a lot of trivia quizzes out there. On the big night, gather your squad together to see how much you remember about 2024. The results may surprise you!
Host A Murder-Mystery Dinner
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Murder-mystery dinners are still one of the best ways to facilitate a heart-racing and mind-boggling party. Pick up one of the many murder mystery dinner kits out there and have your besties over for a night of thinking on your toes — to be fair, it's probably best to skip the booze for this idea anyway, for the sake of your mental acuity.
Are you planning a sober New Year's Eve party this year? Tweet us @BritandCo to share your plans, and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter for more booze-free hacks and party ideas!
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It's the most wonderful time of year. And by that, I mean it's awards season! We can't wait to celebrate our favorite movies, TVshows, and musicians (and see their red carpet lookstoo!). The Golden Globe nominations just got announced on December 11 and the competition is going to be *so* close. Unsurprisingly, Barbie has a ton of noms (so many, in fact, that it's the second most-nominated movie in the history of the Golden Globes), while Succession is leading the television nominations. Here's the full list, including everyone who won big during the 81st Golden Globe Awards!
Who is hosting the Golden Globes 2024?
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Comedian Joy Koy hosted the 81st Golden Globe Awards.
When are the 2024 Golden Globes?
(L-r) RYAN GOSLING as Ken and MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Warner Bros.
The Golden Globes aired on CBS January 7, 2024. The ceremony was also available to stream on Paramount+ and the CBS app!
What is the difference between Golden Globes Emmys and Oscars?
Image via Liane Hentscher/HBO
The Golden Globes honors both TV and movies, while the Oscars are strictly film and the Emmys are just for television!
Film Golden Globe Nominations And Winners For 2024
MARGOT ROBBIE as Barbie in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures.
Best Motion Picture, Drama
Winner: Oppenheimer
- Oppenheimer
- Killers of the Flower Moon
- Maestro
- Past Lives
- The Zone of Interest
- Anatomy of a Fall
Best Picture, Musical or Comedy
Winner: Poor Things
- Barbie
- Poor Things
- American Fiction
- The Holdovers
- May December
- Air
Best Director, Motion Picture
Winner: Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
- Bradley Cooper for Maestro
- Greta Gerwig for Barbie
- Yorgos Lanthimos for Poor Things
- Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer
- Martin Scorsese for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Celine Song for Past Lives
Best Screenplay, Motion Picture
Winner: Anatomy of a Fall by Justine Triet, Arthur Harari
- Barbie by Greta Gerwig, Noah Baumbach
- Poor Things by Tony McNamara
- Oppenheimer by Christopher Nolan
- Killers of the Flower Moon by Eric Roth, Martin Scorsese
- Past Lives by Celine Song
- Anatomy of a Fall by Justine Triet, Arthur Harari
Leonardo DiCaprio and Lily Gladstone in Killers of the Flower Moon. Image via Apple TV+
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Winner: Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
- Bradley Cooper for Maestro
- Cillian Murphy for Oppenheimer
- Leonardo DiCaprio for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Colman Domingo for Rustin
- Andrew Scott for All of Us Strangers
- Barry Keoghan for Saltburn
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Winner: Lily Gladstone for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Lily Gladstone for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Carey Mulligan for Maestro
- Sandra Hüller for Anatomy of a Fall
- Annette Bening for Nyad
- Greta Lee for Past Lives
- Cailee Spaeny for Priscilla
TIMOTHÉE CHALAMET as Willy Wonka in Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “WONKA,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Warner Bros. Pictures.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Winner: Emma Stone for Poor Things
- Fantasia Barrino for The Color Purple
- Jennifer Lawrence for No Hard Feelings
- Natalie Portman for May December
- Alma Pöysti for Fallen Leaves
- Margot Robbie for Barbie
- Emma Stone for Poor Things
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Winner: Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers
- Nicolas Cage for Dream Scenario
- Timothée Chalamet for Wonka
- Matt Damon for Air
- Paul Giamatti for The Holdovers
- Joaquin Phoenix for Beau Is Afraid
- Jeffrey Wright for American Fiction
Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture
Winner: Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer
- Willem Dafoe for Poor Things
- Robert DeNiro for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Robert Downey Jr. for Oppenheimer
- Ryan Gosling for Barbie
- Charles Melton for May December
- Mark Ruffalo for Poor Things
Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture
Winner: Da'Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
- Emily Blunt for Oppenheimer
- Danielle Brooks for The Color Purple
- Jodie Foster for Nyad
- Julianne Moore for May December
- Rosamund Pike for Saltburn
- Da’Vine Joy Randolph for The Holdovers
Image via Universal Pictures
Best Original Score, Motion Picture
Winner: Ludwig Göransson for Oppenheimer
- Ludwig Göransson for Oppenheimer
- Jerskin Fendrix for Poor Things
- Robbie Robertson for Killers of the Flower Moon
- Mica Levi for The Zone of Interest
- Daniel Pemberton for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- Joe Hisaishi for The Boy and the Heron
Best Picture, Non-English Language
Winner: Anatomy of a Fall
- Anatomy of a Fall
- Fallen Leaves
- Io Capitano
- Past Lives
- Society of the Snow
- The Zone of Interest
(L) SCOTT EVANS as Ken, (L-center) RYAN GOSLING as Ken, (center bg) KINGSLEY BEN-ADIR as Ken, (r-center) SIMU LIU as Ken, and (R) NCUTI GATWA as Ken in Warner Bros. Pictures’ “BARBIE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Image via Warner Bros Pictures.
Best Original Song, Motion Picture
Winner: “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish and Finneas
- Barbie — “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish and Finneas
- Barbie — “Dance the Night” by Caroline Ailin, Dua Lipa, Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt
- She Came to Me — “Addicted to Romance” by Bruce Springsteen and Patti Scialfa
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie — “Peaches” by Jack Black, Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Eric Osmond, and John Spiker
- Barbie — “I’m Just Ken” by Mark Ronson, Andrew Wyatt
- Rustin — “Road to Freedom” by Lenny Kravitz
Best Motion Picture, Animated
Winner: The Boy and the Heron
- The Boy and the Heron
- Elemental
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Suzume
- Wish
Cinematic and Box Office Achievement
Winner: Barbie
- Barbie
- Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
- John Wick: Chapter 4
- Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One
- Oppenheimer
- Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
- The Super Mario Bros. Movie
- Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour
TV Golden Globe Nominations
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Best Television Series, Drama
Winner: Succession
- 1923
- The Crown
- The Diplomat
- The Last of Us
- The Morning Show
- Succession
Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy
Winner: The Bear
- The Bear
- Ted Lasso
- Abbott Elementary
- Jury Duty
- Only Murders in the Building
- Barry
Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series, Drama
Winner: Kieran Culkin for Succession
- Pedro Pascal for The Last of Us
- Kieran Culkin for Succession
- Jeremy Strong for Succession
- Brian Cox for Succession
- Gary Oldman for Slow Horses
- Dominic West for The Crown
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Drama
Winner: Sarah Snook for Succession
- Helen Mirren for 1923
- Bella Ramsey for The Last of Us
- Keri Russell for The Diplomat
- Sarah Snook for Succession
- Imelda Staunton for The Crown
- Emma Stone for The Curse
Image via FX/Hulu
Best Actress in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy
Winner: Ayo Edebiri for The Bear
- Ayo Edebiri for The Bear
- Natasha Lyonne for Poker Face
- Quinta Brunson for Abbott Elementary
- Rachel Brosnahan for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Selena Gomez for Only Murders in the Building
- Elle Fanning for The Great
Best Actor in a TV Series, Musical or Comedy
Winner: Jeremy Allen White for The Bear
- Bill Hader for Barry
- Steve Martin for Only Murders in the Building
- Martin Short for Only Murders in the Building
- Jason Segel for Shrinking
- Jason Sudeikis for Ted Lasso
- Jeremy Allen White for The Bear
Best Supporting Actor, Television
Winner: Matthew Macfadyen for Succession
- Billy Crudup for The Morning Show
- Matthew Macfadyen for Succession
- James Marsden for Jury Duty
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach for The Bear
- Alan Ruck for Succession
- Alexander Skarsgård for Succession
Best Supporting Actress, Television
Winner: Elizabeth Debicki for The Crown
- Elizabeth Debicki for The Crown
- Abby Elliott for The Bear
- Christina Ricci for Yellowjackets
- J. Smith-Cameron for Succession
- Meryl Streep for Only Murders in the Building
- Hannah Waddingham for Ted Lasso
Image via Pamela Littky/Prime Video
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Winner: Beef
- Beef
- Lessons in Chemistry
- Daisy Jones & the Six
- All the Light We Cannot See
- Fellow Travelers
- Fargo
Best Performance by an Actor, Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Winner: Steen Yeun for Beef
- Matt Bomer for Fellow Travelers
- Sam Claflin for Daisy Jones & the Six
- Jon Hamm for Fargo
- Woody Harrelson for White House Plumbers
- David Oyelowo for Lawmen: Bass Reeves
- Steven Yeun for Beef
Best Performance by an Actress, Limited Series, Anthology Series or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Winner: Ali Wong for Beef
- Riley Keough for Daisy Jones & the Six
- Brie Larson for Lessons in Chemistry
- Elizabeth Olsen for Love and Death
- Juno Temple for Fargo
- Rachel Weisz for Dead Ringers
- Ali Wong for Beef
Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy or Television
Winner: Ricky Gervais for Ricky Gervais: Armageddon
- Ricky Gervais for Ricky Gervais: Armageddon
- Trevor Noah for Trevor Noah: Where Was I
- Chris Rock for Chris Rock: Selective Outrage
- Amy Schumer for Amy Schumer: Emergency Contact
- Sarah Silverman for Sarah Silverman: Someone You Love
- Wanda Sykes for Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer
Did you favorite show, movie, or actor get a Golden Globe nomination this year? Who do you think the biggest snub is?
Lead image via Warner Bros. Pictures.
As fun as Trader Joe’s snacks and desserts are, there’s one aisle you definitely should not skip – and that’s their plant section. Trader Joe’s is constantly stocking up on blooms like orchids and monsteras, all of which are easy to take care of once they make it home from the store.
Any houseplant lover knows the easiest of all easy houseplants is the famed pothos. I can water mine (I have about 5 pothos plants) once every two weeks, and they will. not. die. Right now, Trader Joe’s is selling pothos for cheap – but not just any pothos. They currently come along with a stunning hanging pot that you’ll instantly want to put up in your home.
Scroll on to discover more about this unique Trader Joe’s plant find!
That’s right – Trader Joe’s shelves now include disco ball hanging planters. I repeat: disco ball hanging planters! The sphere-shaped pot is covered in reflective disco tiles that’ll certainly make your living room feel like a dance club. The best part is that pothos plants naturally look amazing when they’re grown hanging, so you can watch this baby flourish all year long.
TJ’s fan account @traderjoesobsessed recently spotted the disco ball hanging planters at their local Trader Joe’s and shared the new find with their Instagram followers. Tons of them chimed in about their excitement for the product in the comments!
“I need this now😍,” one person commented.
“The way I gasped when I saw this 😍🪩,” another said.
“I bought one today and totally love it👍,” someone else commented.
“I suddenly need to buy more plants,” one more person wrote.
Several shoppers in the comment section noted that they were able to track down the disco ball hanging planters pretty easily, while others reported that they haven’t seen them in their stores quite yet. This is your sign to keep an eye out on your next TJ’s trip!
@traderjoesobsessed reports that the disco ball hanging planters go for $12.99 in stores. Their affordable price makes them such a great gift for yourself or a loved one, plus the sparkles on the disco ball are perfect for livening up your space for a New Year’s refresh.
Run to TJ’s soon – I know I will!
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By now, you may be able to recognize signs of gaslighting or other toxicbehaviors, but do you know how to take everything you've learned and become a super compatible couple? According to experts, there are a few key things super compatible couples rarely argue about — even with whatever faults each person brings to the relationship table. While the topics these couples avoid may not surprise you, the reason why they're able to avoid them might. But first, let's talk about what makes couples more compatible than others.
Dr. Brooke Keels, Ph.D., LPC-MHSP, LPC-Supervisor, Chief Clinical Officer at Lighthouse Recovery, has this to say: "Couples are compatible when they share similar values, goals, and know the best way to communicate with each other." Notice she didn't say these couples are just alike.
More so, she explains that "it's about how well they handle differences, whether they can support each other through tough times, and how they connect emotionally." Dr. Keels adds, "when there’s respect, trust, and a good balance of give-and-take between them?" Dr. Keels believes this gives couples a better chance "to be in sync."
Scroll down to see the topics you'll rarely hear compatible couples arguing about!
1. Long-term goals like marriage aren't often a cause for concern.
Have you ever dated someone that made you wonder what you saw in them once you pay attention to certain red flags? You may have found yourself arguing with them about everything from religion to reproductive health, leaving you feeling dizzy afterwards. But Dr. Keels says compatible couples are more likely to be aligned on "whether they want the same things out of life."
Her examples include:
- Relocating for careers
- Family planning
- Finding somewhere to settle down in general (i.e. apartment, condo, different state, close to family, etc.,)
"This common ground lessens the chance of fighting over these big topics," Dr. Keels reiterates.
2. There's a lesser chance arguments about weekend activities occur.
We're no strangers to indecisive moments where we couldn't agree about what to do on the weekends with our partners, but Dr. Keels says compatible couples don't always run into this issue. "When you enjoy similar activities or have overlapping hobbies, you're more like to find ways to unwind together, rather than feeling disconnected or frustrated by each other's choices," she adds.
While it varies from couple to couple, you and your partner may enjoy the following:
- Buying tickets to watch the latest college basketball or football game
- Going to a 'Paint and Sip' class for fun
- Having a mini outdoor picnic
- Visiting a national park if it's on your couple's bucket list
- Spending a day at a local arcade
The possibilities are endless, but all that matters is that "this mutual understanding makes spending time together feel natural and fun," according to Dr. Keels.
3. Communication styles aren't causing a daily disruption.
Some people have a more direct way of communicating while others may be passive or even passive-aggressive. Less arguments aren't happening because compatible couples communicate the same however. "When they both understand each other's communication style — whether it's direct or more subtle — it helps avoid misunderstandings and frustration."
Here's a couple of examples:
- If you're having a bad day that has nothing to do with your partner, they don't take it personal when you prefer some alone time.
- If your partner says something they perceived to be a joke, but you didn't, you're less likely to immediately accuse them of being insensitive. Instead, there's a higher chance of asking what they mean by something and expressing why you didn't like it instead of arguing.
Compatible couples "know how to express their feelings and needs in a way that the other person can easily understand" which makes "it easier to resolve issues calmly," according to Dr. Keels.
Are couples better (or more compatible) because they don't have a lot of arguments?
Well, no. That's actually a stretch because everyone has arguments. "Even compatible couples can argue about everyday things like chores or schedules. No matter how well they get along or how "in sync" they are, little annoyances can still pop up here and there, and cause some tension between them," Dr. Keels shares. "The difference," she points out, "is that they're usually better at handling these moments and keeping them from turning into bigger problems."
The other thing she's seen couples argue about is money. "It's such a common stress point because everyone has different habits and priorities when it comes to spending or saving," she says. But, guess what? "Compatible couples tend to approach the conversation with more understanding and a willingness to find a compromise," she continues.
If you feel like you and your partner aren't on the same page, it may not be time to break up just yet. We've learned that that it can take time to effectively communicate with a romantic partner or understand them. Compatibility is great, but it's not an indicator that a relationship will be smooth sailing!
How can I have healthier disagreements with my partner?
Like we said, getting to a point where you and your partner aren't consistently hurting each other's feelings during disagreements takes time as well as skill. No one's born knowing all the answers so don't think your relationship is over because you're still figuring things out.
Dr. Keels says one way you and your partner can work on the kind of disagreements you're having is by "knowing how to communicate/compromise." Look, we heard your sigh and know it's probably the antithesis of how you feel. We struggled with compromising, but you don't get far in life thinking that everyone else has to bend to your will all the time.
"Even if they don’t see eye to eye all the time, healthy couples listen to each other's perspectives, and look for solutions that work for both of them. It’s not about 'winning' the argument and getting to say who's right, but finding common ground so they can move forward together," adds Dr. Keels.
Also, "staying respectful event when things get heated or when you're upset" is a way to have a productive arguments, according to Dr. Keels. What happens is that "healthy couples avoid yelling or saying hurting things during disagreements," she says. This means no cursing or raising voices to the point your next door neighbors feel they have to call the police to do a wellness check on you.
"Instead, they just focus on the real problem and stay calm, which helps them work through the issue without hurting each other and the relationship," Dr. Keels says. And in the event you and your partner can't find common ground in a given moment? She highly suggests you "take breaks or pause when things get too heated."
Couples who do this "know when to step away and cool off before continuing the conversation," she adds. There are times where it's difficult to have a proper conversation when you're anxious or angry, so it's always better to revisit the topic.
Dr. Keels agrees and says, "This gives them a chance to cool down first so they can properly think things through, and think of a solution that works for both of them without saying anything they might regret."
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