Mattel Announces the Release of Barbie: The World Tour, Billy Joel Announces First Single in 17 Years, Michael Phelps and Wife Welcome 4th Son

Oscar nominations unveiled with multiple first-time nominees, and Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig get snubbed

From the LifeMinute.TV Team

January 23, 2024

Three first-timers for Best Supporting Actress are Emily Blunt for Oppenheimer, America Ferrera for Barbie, and Danielle Brooks for The Color Purple.

Oppenheimer takes the lead with 13 nods
The film’s nominations include Best Picture, Cillian Murphy for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Robert Downey Jr. for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Christopher Nolan for Best Director, and more.

Margot Robbie was snubbed, while Barbie co-star Ryan Gosling received nom for Best Actor in a Supporting Role 
Barbie director Greta Gerwig also did not receive a nomination despite the film dominating the box office all summer.

Mattel announces the release of Barbie: The World Tour  book showcasing Margot Robbie’s iconic Barbie press tour looks Mattel calls this book “the ultimate realization of Barbiecore,” featuring looks inspired by nearly 65 years of Barbie’s bold fashion. The book is to be published on March 8.

Michael Phelps and wife Nicole Johnson welcome their 4th son
The couple announced the birth of their son in an Instagram post Monday, writing, “We’re so blessed to be given a 4th child. We’re now a family of 6.”

Jennifer Hudson and Common tease relationship on new episode of her talk show 
In the episode, Hudson asks Common about his dating life, and while not directly naming her, he mentions how his partner is an EGOT winner who also hosts her own talk show, saying, “I set my standard kind of high.”

Billy Joel announces first single in 17 years

Dexter Scott King dies at 62 of prostate cancer 
The younger of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s two sons had been battling prostate cancer.

In today’s birthday news: 
Singer/Actress Chita Rivera turns 91, and Musician Robin Zander turns 71.