Before returning to the helm of “The Tonight Show,”  Jay Leno had some loose ends to tie up. Tuesday Leno hosted the last episode of the ill-fated “The Jay Leno Show,” reports MTV.com. The host jokingly said, “This show was supposed to last two years, but my sentence was reduced to five months for good behavior.”

His opening monologue tackled some usual fodder–President Barack Obama, the John Edwards sex scandal and Sarah Palin’s hand notes at the Tea Party convention. Afterward he took time out from his usual routine to show a montage of clips of infamous events during the show’s run, such as a tweaked tape that made it look as though Kanye West punched Leno in the face and walked away. Donald Trump also made a surprise appearance via satellite to use his famous line, “Your fired!”

The in-person guests included “Valentine’s Day” actor Ashton Kutcher, Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe of “Precious” and sports journalist Bob Costas . While Sidibe seemed genuine when discussing how much her life has changed due to the movie, Kutcher added more comic relief. Costas was the last guest and the show’s last person to partake in the 10@10 segment, during which Leno asks 10 questions the guest has to answer.

In the show’s closing moments, Leno thanked Costas for his time and prepared to give his final closing monologue.  But as Leno started, the show abruptly ended and the 11 o’clock news came on.

In the Twitter nation, some were pleased to see the show end and some are happy Leno is returning to his his old late night gig:

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   MacFarlanefan92 Well if any one could tell me if Jay leno Was actually fired or whether it was a joke i’d appreciate it…. thanks.
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   Spidey004 So Zima has been discontinued, but we’re still getting the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Doesn’t seem right somehow.
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   danaflax I’m gonna not watch the tonight show with jay leno twice as hard as I didn’t watch before
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   meathead Wow, Jay Leno ended his show by having Donald Trump “fire” him. See, that’s why Leno is the king of cutting-edge comedy.

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   AaronDavidWard Jay Leno has wrapped the Jay Leno Show…and much like New Coke…it’s never to be seen again.
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   Sashamak I cried at the last Jay Leno show.
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   JenniferSey jay leno talked #dockers in his opening monologue last night: pantless men singing i wear no pants. john edwards ad?
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   spotupj Watching last Leno Show monologue. Not team anti-Jay but I don’t think “I was canceled, woe is me” is the best angle for him to be taking…
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   PeterJDiLorenzo i never really kept up with all that jay leno conan drama. so the jay leno show was rlly bad and thats why its cancelled? whyd conan quit?

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   realityrobert Jay Leno show ends tonight Jay returns to “Tonight” on March 1st can’t wait
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   MorganTucker Last night of jay leno show can’t wait for march!
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   dj55bee Can’t wait til Jay Leno comes back on tv

The end of Leno’s show means NBC had to re-program the the 10 o’clock timeslot. Leno will return to the network in March to relaunch “The Tonight Show,” more than a month after former host Conan O’Brien had his farewell episode.

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The 67th annual Golden Globes, hosted by Ricky Gervais, airs on NBC at 8pm eastern. If you haven’t already done so, check out our Golden Globes Preview.

Keep refreshing this page for live-updates with Twitter reaction!

Tweeps are eager for the show to start, thanks in part to Red Carpet coverage on various networks:

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   SonomaGourmand Golden Globes tonight. Sharpening my wit and practing my meowing in anticipation! 17 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   KeishaDenee I’m waiting on the Golden Globes to come on… Im kinda excited. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   udubgal I am kind of excited for the Golden Globes. I have never watched them before. I love the Oscars!!!!! 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   MrMattRobinson Dear Golden Globes red carpet, you are SUPER CREEPY. 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie
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   akstanwyck Golden Globes very very wet. Stars and red carpets drenched. Roberts and Hanks dissing NBC for Late Night Wars. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   mellagirl Very weird globes red carpet. Pics are going to be tough! Tent, anyone? #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie
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   AmyNguyen411 I’m gonna watch the Golden Globes! I cant wait to see it! 18 Jan 2010 from MySpace
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   CaptainJack4 I think Human Target and 24 will have to wait, gonna watch the Golden Globes instead. 18 Jan 2010 from Seesmic
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   sareaflo Can’t wait to watch the Golden Globes 18 Jan 2010 from web

The opening featuring host Ricky Gervais is getting mixed reactions:

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   DOPEFASHION Wait Ricky Gervais is hosting. Mr office himself. Omg 18 Jan 2010 from UberTwitter
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   simplespace Go Ricky Gervais!…..let the laughs begin! #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   val1124 I have really high hopes for Ricky Gervais on the Golden Globes. All of Hollywood (and NBC) is about to get reemed. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   CarrieCornish Bring it Ricky Gervais. NBC is probably so nervous. 18 Jan 2010 from Echofon
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   ali_lena Come on, Ricky Gervais… do something to freak out NBC’s censors… 18 Jan 2010 from Swift
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   IrishTwiSisters Ricky Gervais “You prob know me as the creator of The Office , no you prob think its Steve Carell” LOL 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   asj519 Ricky Gervais and Steve Carell r 2 fools…#goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from UberTwitter
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   blacksheeprevs I am already not enjoying Gervais. Nice NBC jab tho. 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie
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   SonnyBunch It made me LOL that Gervais plugged Adult Swim on the Golden Globes, in prime time, on NBC. 18 Jan 2010 from web

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   abcshallowend “Actors. They’re just better than ordinary people aren’t they?” – Gervais’ opening monologue #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   ohsheglows omg funny opening to the #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   KiddMe2 Ricky Gervais is killing with his opening comments at Golden Globe Awards. Most in room wearing wet designer clothes thanks to LA rain! 18 Jan 2010 from web

NICOLE KIDMAN PRESENTING BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A MOTION PICTURE
WINNER: Mo’Nique (Precious)

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   PamelaCayne Nicole Kidman always looks so glamourous! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   Caitlin_Mullen Bleh. Of course Nicole Kidman is the first person to talk about her support for Haiti. She’s annoying. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   oktaylor wow – NO mention of #haiti in Ricky Gervais’ opening monologue; Nicole Kidman just did an fyi – trez tacky 18 Jan 2010 from mobile web
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   MeanGirl627 damn supporting actress already?? 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   saldsouza Best Supporting Actress: go Mo’ Nique!!!! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   wannajean Monique please #goldenglobes YESSSS 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   StewartMoore Monique with the upset! #GoldenGlobes 18 Jan 2010 from UberTwitter
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   AshleyRaelyn wow monique won? i didnt see that coming lol 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   melaniemayron52 monique…. how great was she in Precious… she WILL win the oscar too. you know it. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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    BeautyRush87 Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay Monique won for her role in Precious!!!!!!!! 18 Jan 2010 from web

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   jenkybeans Holy crap Monique has me crying over here. 18 Jan 2010 from UberTwitter
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   samarafinn i didnt think i was supposed to cry during the Golden Globes..but Monique is so sweet and appreciative. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   shaunna21 Awww…Monique’s speech is touching. Happy for her. 18 Jan 2010 from web

MATTHEW FOX AND SOFIA VERGARA PRESENTING LEAD ACTRESS IN A TV COMEDY
WINNER: Toni Collette (The United States of Tara)

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   woodlandalyssa I have such a girlcrush on Sofia Vergara. It’s getting a little embarrassing. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   chezpazienza I can’t understand a word Sofia Vergara is saying — and I couldn’t care less. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   hannahhurt woah, this award is already up? dang it’s weird to have Matthew Fox talk about 30 Rock.. WORLD’S COLLIDING 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   casey_grant111 Toni Colette REALLY?!?!?!?!?! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   GagaForRaya AWWW toni won…i never watched her show. Is it good? 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   tshumbie oooh! toni colette won! i love the united states of tara! 18 Jan 2010 from Seesmic
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   NickJamesWilson BOOOOOO! Lea Michele Glee should have won. Or Tina Fey 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   joaop Tina fey failed. Toni Collette took the award. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   sleepwalkerinsp courtney cox shoulda won 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck

LAUREN GRAHAM AND JIM PARSONS PRESENTING BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A TV SERIES, MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE
WINNER: John Lithgow (Dexter)

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   FrineItandehui AWWWW LAUREN GRAHAM! (a.k.a. Lorelai from Gilmore Girls) i love her sfm! D: 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   IValePinzas OMG!! Lauren Graham and Jim Parsons together.. *dies* 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   thepretension This is a really strong category. What’s Jeremy Piven doing in there? 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   lovesherolivia wooohoooo dexter won an award!!! this old guy is funny, john lithgow!! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   grrleigh 3 for 3 on my Golden Globes picks so far! Mo’nique, Toni Collette, and John Lithgow, all for incredible roles and amazing jobs well done. 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie
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   Sklaren Yay! John Lithgow wins for being evil! #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   ciaochessa John Lithgow totally deserves the win. He was awesome (and freaking scary!) in Dexter. 18 Jan 2010 from Twitterrific
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   Filmpunk way to go lithgow but @ActuallyNPH you really deserve one of these one of these days 18 Jan 2010 from web

PAUL MCCARTNEY PRESENTING BEST ANIMATED FILM
WINNER: Up

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   RyanMConnors Hahahaha! “Or as I’m now know, that guy from Rock Band.” – Paul McCartney 18 Jan 2010 from Echofon
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   jessgrierson UNEXPECTED PAUL MCCARTNEY. ♥ #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from Echofon
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   destiniya why is paul mccartney doing the animated category? 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   Dennymayo Way to get to the point, Paul McCartney. “Animated films are also for drug-taking adults” #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie
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   RajeevMasand Golden Globes: Paul McCartney presents Best Animated Feature Film – Up. YES YES YES. DID WE EVEN HAVE TO HEAR THE REST OF THE NOMINEES? 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   brokentv If Up doesn’t win best animated film, I hereby declare war on the entire USA. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   PeterBlackQUT up wins best animated film #goldenglobes (as much as i loved up, i was hoping for a fantastic mr fox upset) 18 Jan 2010 from Mixero
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   MartinKSmith Should have been Coraline. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   DisneyGeek4ever Go Up, Disney, and Pixar!!! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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    bleedingmadras Mmm the Up guy’s speech sounds SOO rehearsed and memorized. Hate that. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web

KATE HUDSON SHOWCASING NINE, AS BEST PICTURE-COMEDY OR MUSICAL CONTENDER

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   greengirl08 How many starts of Nine will get to present, I’m guessing they’re favored to win Best Picture #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   ThisJessicaRae Kate Hudson @ The Golden Globes… The dress is …almost good. The hair and earrings are perfect. But that top needs help. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   YakaInNewYork The star of NINE , the beautiful Kate Hudson on stage now . 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   ajack922 Kate Hudson looks gorgeous! & she presented a clip from Nine, my favorite moment thusfar of the Golden Globes on NBC! 18 Jan 2010 from Ping.fm
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   alicehaef90 if nine wins ill cry. what a terrible movie. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   eyecube Wait, I thought Nine tanked? Why is this the 3rd mention of this film in like the 1st 30 minutes of the #gg 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   littleylittley Kate Hudson on stage, presenting the Best Picture nominee NINE (yawn)….. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web

NEIL PATRICK HARRIS AND JANE KRAKOWSKI PRESENTING BEST ACTOR IN TV SERIES-DRAMA
WINNER: Michael C. Hall (Dexter)

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   quciferskittles I LOOOVVee that Purple dress from Jane krakowski 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   sonyachudgar YAY #NPH! Except… what’s with their not-so-funny banter? Globes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   abcshallowend But Michael C Hall gets it for Dexter #goldenglobes. Hall is wearing a beanie after it was last week revealed that he’s got cancer 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   danielleburger Hmm i wasn’t sure who would win best actor between House and Dexter. He deserves it. He’s kind of awesome in that show! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   Big_Ben_ZET Awesome Michael C. Hall got the win!!! This is a Dexter night! Good for him. (Love John Hamm but this was overdue). #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   travonfree congrats Michael C. Hall!!! winner best actor in a tv series Drama for Dexter!! after 4 years of waiting!! he had to get cancer to win smh 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   adamosgp #GoldenGlobes Screw Dexter and Michael C. Hall, Hugh Laurie should win it every year. 18 Jan 2010 from web

BEST ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES-DRAMA
WINNER: Julianna Marguiles (The Good Wife)

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   TheYogagrrl Whoa. Upset in the Best Actress TV Drama series?! #GoldenGlobes 18 Jan 2010 from Brizzly
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   gmanreviews #globes 4/6 I didnt watch the good wife… blah to you 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   Elizabethann1 ahhhhhh! I <3 the good wife! i cant believe she never won for er. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   cacooly oh I wanted glenn close to win for damages! which is an awesome show by the way! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   KEMattison Juliana Marguiles just smooched George Clooney…ER reunion! #GoldenGlobes 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie
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   banannie Could the have sat Juliana further from the stage? At least she got a Clooney kiss on the walk up. 18 Jan 2010 from web

HARRISON FORD SHOWCASING UP IN THE AIR FOR BEST PICTURE-DRAMA

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   SylarFest Based off the first half of Up In the Air I think it should take home the top prize tonight. Somebody give Jason Bateman his due. #golde … 18 Jan 2010 from txt
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   Monkeyfeetx2 Harrison Ford is so cute. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   filmnerdjamie Amazing how boring Harrison Ford when he’s NOT Indiana Jones or Han Solo 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   stalepopcornau Harrison Ford introducing “Up in the Air”. That title does not describe Ford’s career so I can’t figure out the connection. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   atifkazmi I’ve been meaning to watch Up in the Air with Clooney. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   kathicarey Up in the Air – great film!! Hope it wins!! 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie
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   tgatp Up In the Air should win best film and Clooney actor. Jason such a big sweetheart! 18 Jan 2010 from web

CHER AND CHRISTINA AGUILERA PRESENTING BEST ORIGINAL SONG IN A MOTION PICTURE
WINNER: The Weary Kind (Crazy Heart)

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   Gaylib1986 Oh my God! Cher and Christina Aguilera?!? I’m having a major Queen out right now…hell Cher alone would’ve done it, but this is too much. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   alejoplay Damn, the Best Original Song category is like yuck. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   moviegoer424 Best song in a movie- the weary kind. Crazy heart. Eh 18 Jan 2010 from txt
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   LuciSharai I hadn’t even heard of this movie, Crazy Heart, until just now. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from Power Twitter
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   moki903 IKNEWIT IKNEWIT CRAZY HEART WOULD WIN!!!! <3 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   JonValdez Oh wow! Thought for sure nine would win. Crazy awards! #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web

BEST ORIGINAL SCORE-MOTION PICTURE
WINNER: Up

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   mfeige The Up Score is the only one I know by heart. but A Single Man was also awesome. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   counterobsess Winner of best original score – Up! That’s two that Avatar has lost so far… 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   sarahel19 Up wins another Best Score! I think it has excellent chances at the Oscars. For rizzle. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   blackicealways Golden Globe note:best score- UP (my kids r happy) 18 Jan 2010 from Sidekick
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   annaloren ‘Up’ just won the award for best original score. Well deserved! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   reddusfoximus Up won for best motion picture original score, awesome orchestration 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck

JAMES BROLIN AND AMY SMART PRESENTING BEST MINI-SERIES OR TV MOVIE
WINNER: Grey Gardens

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   gmanreviews #globes Best MIni Series… BENCH, havemt seen any of this 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   whatabout_ken Ah crap, they are up to the mini series award, aka… the awards i could give a sh*t about #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   JenintheD Best miniseries or tv movie goes to Grey Gardens on HBO. Congrats to Drew Barrymore & Jessica Lange. 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie
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   KyleMacPhamous Hooray Grey Gardens! Drew Barrymore needs to win over Jessica Lange. I need my Drew to win. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   MarieMonDieu Yes! I loved Grey Gardens! 18 Jan 2010 from iTweet
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   silver1110 ahhh… grey gardens won!! if you haven’t seen it, watch it immediately!! it’s so fabulous! (& i hate drew barrymore….) 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   stepliana Little Dorrit was robbed, sorry to say. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   WritesEm Now I’ve seen original documentary I really appreciate how good Grey Gardens was. Still glad Little Dorrit got a nod it was simply wonderful 18 Jan 2010 from Echofon
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   dzheatherb Taking Chance soooo should have won. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from UberTwitter

TOM HANKS SHOWCASING JULIE & JULIA AS BEST PICTURE-COMEDY OR MUSICAL

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   bookworm455 Tom Hanks just dissed Alec Baldwin. So funny! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   Pretty_Llama has tom hanks stopped aging? 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   edieharris Oh, Tom Hanks…bedding jokes about Meryl Streep? Can even you do that? 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   SgtAngel777 Julie and Julia! Highlight of the movie was, obviously, Meryl Streep. She’ll take it home this year. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   Gabarillo0214 I liked julie and Julia 18 Jan 2010 from UberTwitter

COLIN FARRELL PRESENTING BEST ACTRESS IN MOTION PICTURE–COMEDY OR MUSICAL
WINNER: Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia) (FYI: She was also nominated in this category for It’s Complicated)

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   Team_Castiel Colin Farrell is so cool…and very very handsome I love the Irish accent! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   tassoula Gervais introduces Colin Farrell after speaking of drunk Irishmen. Colin just said “Balls.” Brilliant. #GoldenGlobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   buhbeesgirl Meryl Streep was nominated twice. Hilarious. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   sakoval it’s also awkward when an actress is nominated twice in one category. but I love meryl streep! she looks like my mom! 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   lulunadine aww sandra bullock 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   melsanie I’m just happy Sandra Bullock didn’t win. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   Big_Ben_ZET Thank God Streep got that, let it be known if Bullock or Roberts win anything tonight I’m taking a gun to the head. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   CyrusKowsari #goldenglobes Colin Farrell completely butchered Marion Cotillard’s name…. Meryl Streep wins. Yuck. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   Camilala9 Ok, Meryl is GOD and GOD always wins! I loooooved Julie and Julia so much.. You fierce lady! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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    abiolatv Yay Meryl! Julie and Julia was sweet & inspiring! All writers and aspiring writers or creative people should see it. 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie

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   msiscoe Meryl Streep must be so disappointed she didn’t win for It’s Complicated. Way to go T-Bone Streep. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from UberTwitter
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   ims Golden Globes: I freakin’ love Meryl Streep. She can do no wrong in my book. With every award she genuinely seems so grateful; class act. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   Fashionishaa i love meryl streep!!! she was nominated for two awards in the same category so if she didnt win one…i wouldve been very disappointed 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   GottaLaff Streep: “My mother had no patience for doom and gloom. I’m not like that” #GoldenGlobes| 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   MusicBearBear Love Streep’s being so humble! Also her tribute to her mother!!!!! 18 Jan 2010 from web

HELEN MIRREN SHOWCASING PRECIOUS FOR BEST PICTURE–DRAMA

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   CosmicOmelette helen mirren is so FREAKING sophisticated looking <3 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   anna_rc Helen Mirren on stage. Fierce bitch. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   JohnForYourLife Gonna say it: Helen Mirren is overrated. And why she is presenting Precious, I have no clue 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie
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   Matthew_Lucas God Helen Mirren has such dignity and class. But why is she introducing PRECIOUS? 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   Ahlysuh I still need to see Precious. Waaah. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   nechoplex I think Precious should definitely win for best drama feature film. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   jenn_campbell i really want precious to win best movie. it was so amazing. hard to watch, but amazing. 18 Jan 2010 from web

SAM WORTHINGTON AND ZOE SALDANA PRESENTING BEST ACTOR IN TV MINISERIES OR TV MOVIE
WINNER: Kevin Bacon (Taking Chances)

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   WhatAPriss Kevin Bacon is a BEAST. 18 Jan 2010 from Snaptu
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   airgonaut best actor, whatever – kevin bacon #goldenglobes (also, btw, i have a bacon number of four) 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   bookworm455 I feel like Kevin Bacon always wins awards. And while he totally does deserve it, he always wins. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   organizeronline YAAAY KEVIN BACON. You deserve it 18 Jan 2010 from web

BEST ACTRESS IN A TV MINISERIES OR TV MOVIE
WINNER: Drew Barrymore (Grey Gardens)

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   TimmyFett yyyyyaaaaaayyy drew barrymore!! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   pwetylilpenguin YAY Drew Barrymore!!! Oh that makes me so happy! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   KateriH Was the Drew Barrymore win really a surprise to anyone? 18 Jan 2010 from DestroyTwitter
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   filmnerdjamie Drew Barrymore won? Shocking! (Not really) 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   danielletbd Drew Barrymore just beat Jessica Lange out of an acting award? REALLY? What is wrong with the world!! Or at least the voting academy!?! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   invervegas And Paquin misses out 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   weezermonkey This breathless thank-you speech by Drew Barrymore seems fake. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   allan_johnson no better way to earn credibility for an award than by giving them to drew barrymore and monique. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   MsLaLaMartins did drew really just call monique eloquent hmmmmm 18 Jan 2010 from web

CAMERON DIAZ SHOWCASING IT’S COMPLICATED FOR BEST PICTURE–COMEDY OR MUSICAL

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   SusanSArcelay love Meryl Streep!! Laughed my A$$ off at “It’s complicated” 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   PEIJenn IT’S COMPLICATED…..LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   TheDrowsyKaye Why is Cameron Diaz making It’s Complicated sound like some Oscar-worthy drama? 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   msLAS Thank you to ‘It’s Complicated’ for the laughs, and most of all, a life-changing crush on Alec Baldwin.. (gotta get me some of that) 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   mczorro Alec Baldwin + Meryl Streep = #EPICWIN No puedo esperar a que estrenen It’s Complicated. 18 Jan 2010 from web

GERARD BUTLER AND JENNIFER ANISTON PRESENTING BEST SCREENPLAY-MOTION PICTURE
WINNER: Jason Reitman and Sheldon Turner (Up in the Air)

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   SalesLounge District Nine was a really good movie.//// Jennifer Aniston looking good as always. #Golden Globe 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   andreaszutenbac Jennifer Aniston , wow sexy dress! I like you soooo much better than Angelina girl. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   PharaoHazard “I’m not tellin’ ya”-Gerard Butler. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   current_movies Jason Reitman looks horribly confused. And then he left the…stage? 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie
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   MikeLPhotog Jason Reitman is quickly on his way to the top – if he’s not already there – but BOOO!! QT should always win for screenplays!!! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   noahharlan Let’s admit it people. “Up In The Air” is this year’s “Crash” – in five years we’ll all say “really? that film?” 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   FreddysFingers Good for both of them. UP IN THE AIR was a great screenplay. I preferred INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS but UP IN THE AIR was really, really good. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   djroe Jason Reitman for “Up in the Air.” There’s your first real upset. #GoldenGlobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   CosmicJase Jason Reitman is like a demigod in my eyes but Tarantino should’ve won imo. Tarantino is God. Already. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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    Metatronis Tarantino got shafted. Up in the Air was good, but nowhere near Basterds. 18 Jan 2010 from web

ASHTON KUTHER AND JENNIFER GARNER PRESENTING BEST ACTOR IN A TV SERIES COMEDY OR MUSICAL
WINNER: Alec Baldwin (30 Rock)

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   thomasuylu Garner looks hot in that dress. Kutcher looks like a kid. 18 Jan 2010 from Twitterrific
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   kialexram i heard the movie “Valentines Day” & I immediately thought ‘OMG! TAYLOR LAUTNER’ but it was lil’ old Austchon Kutcher & Jennifer Garner :/ 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   LCThornton Damn it. Baldwin? Seriously? That’s another Glee loss. Gross 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   madfashionista ALEC BALDWIN! ALEC BALDWIN! WHAT DO YOU MEAN, HE’S NOT THERE? WHAT CHARITY EVENT? I’LL BE THERE IN A NY MINUTE! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   grapedintheface You’ve humiliated me for the last time by not being there BALDWIN! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   TruthPower Steve Carell, You got ROBBED!!!!!!! Boo 30 Rock! Boo. Boo. 18 Jan 2010 from web
7. 
   MitterPanda Why the hell is everyone so angry? WTF steve carell?????? BE HAPPY!!!!! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   TTC_Queen Boo David D should’ve won! #Californication 18 Jan 2010 from mobile web

SAMUEL L. JACKSON SHOWCASING INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS FOR BEST PICTURE-DRAMA

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   suckit_nerds SAMUEL L JACKSON. THIS NIGHT JUST GOT BETTER. 18 Jan 2010 from Seesmic
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   prbiker15 Samuel Jackson, what a veteran #GoldenGlobes 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   katofawesome Inglourious Basterds just got referred to as the ‘feel good film of the year’. Win. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   sputnikreviews #globes Inglourious basterds is awesome but Up in the Air is still better 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
5. 
   bjones0011 hahahha I saw that movie!! It was good!!!! Inglourious Basterds 18 Jan 2010 from API
6. 
   PamelaCayne Inglourious Basterds. Dang, that was a great movie. So far my pick. 18 Jan 2010 from web
7. 
   spychorox Yeah!!!! Vive Inglourious Basterds!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck

SOPHIA LOREN PRESENTING BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM
WINNER: The White Ribbon (Germany)

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   chatterboxpr Sophia Loren is still so glamorous…glasses and all. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from HootSuite
2. 
   Memles I want someone to figure out how many times Sophia Loren has presented Foreign Film awards. This is at least two to my memory. #Globes 18 Jan 2010 from web
3. 
   PopDaddy The White Ribbon makes me just want white chocolate. Is that wrong? 18 Jan 2010 from web
4. 
   ajack922 Sophia Loren announces best foreign language film. I don’t at all care about the film, I just care that Sophia Loren looked great. 18 Jan 2010 from Ping.fm
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   Cuprisin Yay! “The White Ribbon” won best foreign Golden Globe. Saw that at the Toronto Film Festival, it was great! 18 Jan 2010 from web
6. 
   KyleWKerr Go Germany! Didn’t see The White Ribbon, but it looks incredible! 18 Jan 2010 from Twitterrific
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   shugrbrown LMBO!!! dang! they had germany sittn all the way in the back! LOL! 18 Jan 2010 from web
8. 
   G6sou #goldenglobes : Best foreign film for White Ribbon… Great Choice, such a powerful movie. 18 Jan 2010 from web
9. 
   cowhitchurch Only foreign film nominee I’ve seen was Broken Embraces. I’m sure The White Ribbon is great though. Michael Haneke is incredible. 18 Jan 2010 from web

AMY POEHLER AND ZACHARY LEVI PRESENTING BEST TV SERIES–DRAMA
WINNER: Mad Men

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   sam1298 ZACHARY LEVI & AMY POEHLER ON STAGE TOGETHER?! AHHHHHH 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   itswhatiam Zachary Levi’s adorable. I heart him. I don’t like Amy Poehler’s dress at all. 18 Jan 2010 from web
3. 
   ScottFeinberg Dear God, can MAD MEN please win something already! Best Series (Drama) would be very nice… 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
4. 
   KemDotLifer Mad Men wins every damn year 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
5. 
   madhouse6 mad men is the single best thing on tv (with true blood a very – VERY close second) 18 Jan 2010 from web
6. 
   Owsler Truth be told, HOUSE and MAD MEN are too good for any award show. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
7. 
   NaijaRoyale Mad Men? Now what now? Huh? What about House?!? Ugh! 18 Jan 2010 from web
8. 
   AllieCupcake Outraged that Mad Men beat out True Blood AND Dexter. Outraged. 18 Jan 2010 from Echofon
9. 
   TrackGals Dexter should have won, but we do love Jon Hamm. 18 Jan 2010 from web
10. 
    DJMarilyn I can’t be upset that Dexter didn’t win Best Drama, when my other favorite show Mad Men won! Huzzah! 18 Jan 2010 from Seesmic

TAYLOR LAUTNER SHOWCASING THE 500 DAYS OF SUMMER AS BEST PICTURE–COMEDY OR MUSICAL

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   ma1vika 500 days of Summer made girls look so mean! It’s usually the other way around, I guess both sides can be equally horrible though. 17 Jan 2010 from web
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   hthranne i think that joseph gordon-levitt and/or 500 Days of Summer should win a globe tonight ! ) 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   oldstarnewshine taylor lautner… whoiactuallythinkiskindofagoodactorshush. 18 Jan 2010 from Echofon
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   krys_krys That’s enough, Taylor Lautner. 18 Jan 2010 from web
5. 
   flippiefloppies 500 Days of Summer! I absolutely adore this movie. 18 Jan 2010 from web

CHACE CRAWFORD AND KRISTEN BELL PRESENTING BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A TV SERIES, MINISERIES OR TV MOVIE
WINNER: Chloe Sevigny

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   windycityamar Kristen Bell & Chace Crawford presenting an award, what do they have in common? Kristen Bell voices “gossip girl” on the tv show. 18 Jan 2010 from web
2. 
   SrGooGoo Surprise win: Chloe Sevigny for Big Love. Well-deserved. 18 Jan 2010 from web
3. 
   floridagirlindc I know, I’m supposed to think Chloe Sevigny is a fashionista goddess, but I don’t. #GoldenGlobes #120 18 Jan 2010 from HootSuite
4. 
   shameheadboy Chloe, why did you wear curtains to an award show? Curious, shane 18 Jan 2010 from UberTwitter
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   ilausa Chloe Sevigny wins best supporting actress on TV. Good for her. But Jane Lynch totally deserved to win! IMHO 18 Jan 2010 from web
6. 
   CarriBugbee Cool! Chloe Sevigny won for #BigLove. She deserved it. That role is priceless. 18 Jan 2010 from web
7. 
   HayleyLovesYou2 YES! @ Chloe Sevingy! First totally deserved and exciting win of the night! And she got the award from Veronica Mars! Best win of the night! 18 Jan 2010 from web

HALLE BERRY PRESENTING BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR IN MOTION PICTURE
WINNER: Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Bastards)

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   TVNZGlobes A very slinky looking Halle Berry is presenting best supporting actor in a film. 18 Jan 2010 from web
2. 
   saramckinniss Inglorious Basterds wins for Best Supporting Actor! Alright, now we’re getting somewhere. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
3. 
   vishu2max CHristopher Waltz… Best Supporting Actor for Inglorious Basterds.. #goldenglobe … #yayyyyyyyy 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
4. 
   ManWhoLikesSMod Finally, an award I care about and Waltz takes home the much deserved Supporting Actor Award. 18 Jan 2010 from web
5. 
   stonecypher Damn right, Christoph Waltz. I didn’t even like Inglourious Basterds, but he was one of the good things in it! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   ElenaIsAwesome christoph waltz = boss. sad tarantino lost out on best original screenplay, but this makes up for it. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   ShantMcFabulous I love Matt Damon but Christoph did awesome in IB so no complaints 18 Jan 2010 from Seesmic
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   NoSeeUmCreek Golden Globe thought: why hasn’t Woody Harrelson starred in Tarantino film? Love Woody, Meh on Tarantino but two could make perfect marriage 18 Jan 2010 from web

ROBERT DENIRO AND LEONARDO DICAPRIO PRESENTING CECIL B. DEMILLE AWARD TO MARTIN SCORCESE

1. 
   ljishie Wow Leo is unexpectedly tall, or DeNiro is unexpectedly short? I feel my world shattering. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from Brizzly
2. 
   shenanyginz lmfao aw… i really do miss deniro and scorsese… #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
3. 
   WhatAPriss Love these two men, especially DeNiro. 18 Jan 2010 from Snaptu
4. 
   fakewesanderson This should be good. One of my mentors getting the Cecil B. DeMille award! 18 Jan 2010 from Tweetie
5. 
   thewino Ah. The Cecil B. DeMille award. Time to count my eyelashes. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
6. 
   GenesisCummaker Congratulations Mr. Scorcese. You deserve this great award. 18 Jan 2010 from mobile web
7. 
   younglibrarian marty scorcese is a man i’d like to meet and talk with a bit as i think he’d be a hilarious conversationalist 18 Jan 2010 from Echofon
8. 
   Wanda102 Marty Scorcese looks like a cartoon of himself. this is a compliment. 18 Jan 2010 from txt
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   Mujercita8 Martin Scorcese made like 90% of my favorite movies #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from UberTwitter
10. 
    KDigg I’m a nerd and love the Cecil B. Demille award. Plus, Scorcese is pretty much my favorite ever. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web

1. 
   WitchKing9 Much props to Leo and Bobby for this speech for Marty Scorcese. So true and so talented. 18 Jan 2010 from web
2. 
   KatrinaNation pretty f…ing unbelievable stuff this filmmaker has brought us….Goodfellas misunderestimated/great flick/ 18 Jan 2010 from web
3. 
   waywaw #shitmysistersays re: scorsese clip reel. “amazon dvd sales are climbing through the roof right now” 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
4. 
   goodyk Pretty impressive little clip reel… 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
5. 
   JRM_RULLY *Standing-O for Martin Scorsese* #GoldenGlobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
6. 
   neutrinothought *standing ovation for Marty in my living room* 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   BrandonKohler1 I may want to see Scorcese’s Shutter Island now. Thanks, Golden Globes! #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
8. 
   ClassyFabSarah aww I love Scorcese’s speech… adorable and humble and a wee bit hilarious 18 Jan 2010 from web
9. 
   karmagroove Great big plug for Scorcese’s new movie when they honored him at the Golden Globes tonight. Tacky! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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    strategy_samba Scorcese pitching for continued film restoration. One of the great heroes of modern culture. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck

JODIE FOSTER SHOWCASING THE HURT LOCKER FOR BEST PICTURE–DRAMA

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   Andrea1908 I must have Jodie Foster’s dress. That is all. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
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   JittzPattzing i just watched The Hurt Locker last night. i was really good 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   thegooddrlaura If you haven’t seen The Hurt Locker, DO SO ASAP. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   bottledpromises The Hurt Locker! I want to watch it. #GoldenGlobes 18 Jan 2010 from TwitIQ
5. 
   Arleigh_S The Hurt Locker = Best of 2009! 18 Jan 2010 from Power Twitter
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   Killer_Film The Hurt Locker, if you haven’t seen it I highly suggest you do so. #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web

MEL GIBSON PRESENTING BEST DIRECTOR OF MOTION PICTURE
WINNER: James Cameron (Avatar)

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   chris_deal Gervais at the Emmys: “I like a drink as much as the next man, unless the next man is Mel Gibson”. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
2. 
   LATcelebs WOW. Mel Gibson gets pwned by Ricky Gervais!!! 18 Jan 2010 from UberTwitter
3. 
   ScottFeinberg Hollywood Foreign Press celebrates James Cameron. Now he can legitimately claim to be the King of the World. 18 Jan 2010 from TweetDeck
4. 
   andinieffendi Best Director: James Cameron Avatar! (I swear I wrote Quentin before Mel announced the winner!) 18 Jan 2010 from UberTwitter
5. 
   sixechojnz James Cameron!!!!!! OMG!!!!!!!! YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! WHOOT!!!! SUCK IT CRITICS!!!! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   CarlyJennifer umm, james cameron pisses me off. (14 year old me would disagree.) BUT katherine bigelow and jason reitmann deserved it w/o blue people! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   ajaelectricc I have a feeling this isn’t the first win for Avatar tonight… #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from Twidget
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   joshcook83 James Cameron over Quentin Tarantino? There is no justice in the world. 18 Jan 2010 from web
9. 
   songphon James Cameron won Golden Globe for Best Director from Avatar – Quite predictable! 18 Jan 2010 from web
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    aniushkanita I’m not so happy James Cameron won. Should have been Clint Eastwood or Jason Reitman. 18 Jan 2010 from web

KEIFER SUTHERLAND AND OLIVIA WILDE PRESENT BEST TV SERIES–COMEDY OR MUSICAL
WINNER: Glee

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   PeterBlackQUT yay! best musical or comedy tv series goes to glee #goldenglobes #glee 18 Jan 2010 from Mixero
2. 
   Airnmatt I am pleasantly surprised with Glee’s win for Best Comedy/Musical Series! Good for them! It’s such a great show. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   hollysalt ughhh was rooting for (and watch) every show in the comedy category except for glee #goldenglobes. the worst 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   pacifini Glee won! I’m surprised. It’s good but I think it’s still got a long way till it’s great. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   greengirl08 Very happy with the GLEE win, but Modern Family is awesome as well! #goldenglobes 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   MaterialGirl850 I like Glee, but I’m surprised it won. 18 Jan 2010 from web
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   shaliza Wow, 30 Rock didn’t win?! Glee must be really good. 18 Jan 2010 from web
8. 
   rebeccapaps Congrats to the amazing cast GLEE, y’all deserved the award!! 18 Jan 2010 from Echofon

We’re going to a second post because we’ve got too much in this one! Stay tuned…

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Audiences are beginning to gear up for the 67th Annual Golden Globes, which will air on NBC this coming Sunday, January 17, at 8 PM EST/5 PM PST. Breaking Tweets Entertainment will be live-blogging the event, with constant reaction coming straight from Twitterville.

Nominees were first announced in December, though Ricky Gervais (from the British version of “The Office) was named as host back in October. Tweeps are eager to see how he does:

1. 
   JaCito I despise Hollywood awards shows anymore, but I want to watch Ricky Gervais roast everybody that comes onstage!
2. 
   InnovativePR Really looking forward 2 seeing Ricky Gervais host The Golden Globes on Sunday, he was hilarious on “Extras”…
3. 
   gabi_in_wndrlnd I can’t WAIT for the golden globes with Ricky gervais hosting I’m sure it’s going to make me lmao
4. 
   blind_puppteer Who else is excited for Ricky Gervais to host the Golden Globes? I know I am. #Ricky #GoldenGlobes
5. 
   tracymarino @Rocknrealty I soo love Ricky Gervais too. His HBO stand up was awesome. Golden Globes should be good stuff!
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   Rocknrealty is anyone having or going to a Golden Globe party??? can’t wait to watch Ricky Gervais, he makes me laugh just by smiling
7. 
   michellelamar Is anyone else fired up to watch Ricky Gervais on Sunday at the @goldenglobes? He is SO fabulous, funny.
8. 
   Meaghan_K Critics Choice Awards tonight, and Golden Globes on Sunday. I’m thrilled to see Ricky Gervais host.
9. 
   oliviabasegio Man, I so cannot wait for Ricky Gervais to host the Golden Globes.

Director James Cameron’s blockbuster film “Avatar” is nominated for a total of four Golden Globes, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, Best Original Score and Best Original Song. Competing against “Avatar” for the coveted Best Picture award are “The Hurt Locker,” “Precious,” “Inglourious Basterds,” and “Up in the Air.”

“Up in the Air” is also a strong contender, with nominations in a total of five categories. Its main star, George Clooney, is up against Jeff Bridges, Colin Firth, Morgan Freeman, and Tobey Maguire for Best Actor in a drama. Having recently nabbed a People’s Choice Award for her role in “The Blind Side,” nominee Sandra Bullock is up for a Golden Globe as well for her role in the drama, alongside Emily Blunt, Helen Mirren and newcomers Carey Mulligan and Gabourey Sidibe.

“Gleeks” around the world been rejoicing that the FOX hit has scooped up three Golden Globe nominations. Lea Michele is nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical, and Jane Lynch is nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Comedy or Musical. The show itself is also up for Best Television Show – Comedy or Musical.

The Twitterverse is already quite excited for the event, with many sharing their predictions and hopes:

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   anniehoodblings Can’t wait for the Golden Globe Awards!!!
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   calhounctygop1 Look for Sunday’s Golden Globe Awards to give its fair share of time to Haiti in acceptance speeches.
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   adhito i pick The Hurt Locker and 500 Days of Sumeer to win in Golden Globe 2010, for animated rooting for Up
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   best_sports_bet Saw Up In The Air last night. Not really a fan of Clooney and his ego (not jealousy talking), but I’d put money on him for a Golden Globe.
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   dinaradeline Golden Globe Nominees for Best Comedy TV Show are Glee and 30Rock. Brrr, difficult choices.
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   87_twilightfan sunday 17 golden globe!!! i can’t wait!!!
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   Yuki746 I think Avatar should get a Golden Globe )))) just my opinion ))
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   sarah_c_marton I cant wait for the Golden Globe.Award season is the best!!I love looking at all the fashion plus seeing if my favourite actors win!
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   AmiGarza I hope Sandra Bullock wins that Golden Globe! She deserves it!!! Great Actress, evem before The Blind Side or The Proposal
10. 
    rae1187 Golden Globe for Best Musical Comedy: might as well give it to “The Hangover”. What do they have to lose?

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   Amy_Andrews If Meryl Streep wins the Golden Globe for It’s Complicated I’ll eat my hat or some other cliche. TERRIBLE film.
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   danielcool14 Golden globe awards should be fun!
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   rharer I have now seen all 10 Golden Globe Best Picture noms. I’m having a very hard time picking a favorite; it was a pretty strong year, I guess.
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   kmmjuice21 How many of know that Mo’Nique is taking home a Golden Globe this Sunday for her role in Precious.? she has it in the bag!

For a complete list of Golden Globe nominees visit http://www.goldenglobes.org/ and be sure to come back Sunday for our live-blog!

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The end of the week resulted in big money for an end-of-the world tale, according to EW.com. The John Cusack disaster film “2012″ took in an estimated $65 million in the U.S. and $160 million elsewhere, bringing in more than its $200 million budget. Despite the high numbers, though, the box office took in more money at this time in 2008 when it was propelled by the action flick “Quantum of Solace.”

Disney’s “A Christmas Carol” held up well in its second weekend in theaters, dropping only 26 percent and taking the second place spot. The CG-animated film’s tally included 14 percent of its gross from IMAX runs, grossing $22.3 million this week overall. “The Men Who Stare At Goats” took third, dropping 51 percent from last weekend and grossing $6.2 million for a $23 million total.

“Precious” earned an unusual per-screen average of $35,000, putting it in fourth. With the addition of 156 theaters to its limited release opening weekend, it earned $6 million. The Michael Jackson film “This Is It” took a steep drop of 61 percent to earn $5.1 million and fifth place. The concert documentary has earned $67 million in three weeks.

Twitter users reviewed the top films:

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   RussiAnya Saw Christmas Carol in 3D this weekend! Jim Carrey was amazing! What a great movie.I’m in such a Christmas spirit, I’m ready to sing carols!
2. 
   Dylan1Kenobi Saw the new Christmas Carol Movie last night. Pretty freaky, but dead on to the book. A few 3D cliches but still a good movie.
3. 
   jaredu On that note I also saw A Christmas Carol last night, and while Jim Carrey is an awesome actor, I much preferred 2012 to A Christmas Carol .
4. 
   nicholaskirk FYI, saw 2012 last night. No amount of special fx and cgi in the world would’ve helped that wreck. It was utterly laughable. Hahaha!! See…
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   tmangham 2012 is a typical Hollywood film. Good storyline but I thought it could have been made more believable!
6. 
   ricks5550 I saw 2012 last night. Typical disaster movie. Far reaching and not very realistic but the popcorn was good.
7. 
   tiger111189 Went to see 2012 yesterday, amzing film! Love John Cusack! CGI was brilliant, it was predictable for me, but I still recommend you go c it!
8. 
   maggielangrick Did the whole city see rush to 2012 this weekend? Fully sold out Sat. when I tried. Saw Christmas Carol instead. Amazing effects, no heart.
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   UnderEveryStone Men Who Stare At Goats – highly anticipated, but fell short… aimed to be playful but came out more absurd than funny.
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    EmiHeb @craigmunro we saw men who stare at goats. I thought it was really good, definitely intriguing. Not great, but certainly solid.

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   toooshii I saw the movie today that was “THIS IS IT”. Yeah~ Michael!!! I’m not his fan, but it was soooo great and amazing. I was impressed.
2. 
   FreshBritton I don’t understand the hype around this Precious movie…the previews don’t even look good, they look disturbing.
3. 
   televisual Still amazed “2012″ made more in one weekend than “This Is It” has so far. Sorry. I’ll get over it.
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   eyllom @davidsingletary Precious was amazing. Rough stuff, cast was beyond anything I’ve seen in a long time. I’ll be voting 4 them for SAG awards.
5. 
   jeremylucido A lot of people have asked- Yes, the movie Precious was really good- go see it.
6. 
   calciecooper Saw “This is it” this weekend it was very inspirational. MJ was a passionate perfectionist. Never to settle for less than your passion.
7. 
   laysia82 Saw the movie “Precious” last night..I could have waited until it came out on DvD. I was disappointed.

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Holiday cheer arrived especially early this year with the weekend release of the animated “A Christmas Carol.”  The film led the box office with $175 million, according to EW.com.  Jim Carrey plays multiple roles in the film adaption of the Charles Dickens’ story.

“This Is It,” the Michael Jackson concert documentary, was in second place with $14 million, dropping 40 percent in its second weekend. The new comedy “The Men Who Stare at Goats,” starring George Clooney, came in third with $13.3 million.

The Oprah-endorsed and Sundance-winning film “Precious” broke the record for per-screen average for a movie opening in more than 10 theaters. The drama starring Mo’Nique, Mariah Carey and Gabourey Sidibe grossed $1.8 million on only 18 screens.

Tweeps sounded off on each film:

1. 
   SarahRStanyon has just been to see a christmas carol. Great film. Not sure about the whole 3D thing. Makes it pretty scary!
2. 
   yazilovefish A Christmas Carol is such a delightful eye blowing journey! u got to watch it in 3d imax tho!
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   natashahurt doesn’t care how strange the title is, I’m still going to see “Men Who Stare at Goats.” Why, you ask? 2 words. George Clooney…
4. 
   MovieMegan ‘A Christmas Carol’ is v disturbing & not in the way Dickens meant. Every1 in theater was either bored or frightened. Two thumbs way down!
5. 
   AndreaDozier Finally saw a trailer for “A Christmas Carol” & I can’t wait to see it! Looks artistic & haunting, so fitting…
6. 
   sharonfe Just went to see ‘This is it’. Nice, but a bit cheesy with all that ‘love’
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   TamaraTobing I’ve watched “This Is It” twice but still wanna watch it again. I ♥ Michael Jackson forever.
8. 
   Michellemmm @johnhood A Christmas Carol was so good! He captured Dickens’ London beautifully. Will see it again.

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   RobertRave Precious was worth the hype. The performances and the subject matter is still with me hours later. Go see it.
2. 
   andywhitedc THE MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS is long #newyorker cartoon. You know it must be humorous but you can’t figure out why you’re missing the point.
3. 
   Lonnys_world @Oprah Precious, was an INCREDIBLE film!! OSCAR worthy…Every character had great acting chops. Mo’Nique…WOW! She’s more than a comedian!

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