Sentences with phrase «delivering acceptance speeches»

The cast and creative team for «La La Land» had already taken to the stage to begin delivering acceptance speeches when one of the producers interrupted the proceedings to say that the award had been given to the wrong movie, and that «Moonlight» was the real victor.

Hillary Clinton was viewed more positively in an instant CNN / ORC poll after her presidential - nomination acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention than Donald Trump was after delivering his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention.

[167] Obama delivered his acceptance speech, not at the center where the Democratic National Convention was held, but at Invesco Field at Mile High to a crowd of approximately 84,000 people; the speech was viewed by over 38 million people worldwide.

Tom Precious notes Cuomo's rally today with House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi took place at the Javits Center, where Hillary Clinton expected to deliver her acceptance speech last November (had she not lost to Trump).

Cuomo's office wouldn't say if he'd be on hand at Cooperstown before heading back to deliver his acceptance speech at the convention Thursday night.

Hours before President - elect Donald Trump delivered his acceptance speech Tuesday night — and prior to polls closing in states he won like Alaska, Montana and Idaho — the victory party was on at the Emporium in Patchogue.

Tonight, it's her turn to deliver her acceptance speech for the presidential nomination.

Donald Trump is expected to deliver his acceptance speech for the Republican nomination for president, wrapping up an unusual and unpredictable convention.

After the wind of mistake of majority brew Akuffo - Addo as President elect, he, (Akuffo - Addo) took the rostrum in a house he allegedly inherited from his father and delivered his acceptance speech.

«We knew that for us to deliver on governance which we promised our people, we must be ready to break the rules,» Aregbesola said while delivering the acceptance speech.

Two years after it took 36 days for the Southampton Democrat to claim victory over opponent Randy Altschuler, it took him less than three hours to deliver an acceptance speech Tuesday.

On Sunday night, the Disaster Artist director brought his inspiration on stage at the Golden Globes before delivering an acceptance speech for Franco's newly won best - actor award.

The 5 - foot - 10 actress also had to bend to deliver her acceptance speech.

Rockwell's co-star Frances McDormand continued her winning streak as well, taking the female lead award, and delivering an acceptance speech peppered with her signature sardonic flair — and a few choice F - bombs, which are more welcome at the breezy Spirit Awards than at tomorrow's Oscars ceremony.

In the brief but illuminating session, Tercek will note the importance of independent game developers in the mobile industry, highlighting the stellar work of the IGF Mobile finalists, and winners will be on hand to pick up their awards and deliver acceptance speeches.

The mere fact that he delivered an acceptance speech on behalf of his organization at the Nobel ceremony did not magically transform him, personally, into a Nobel laureate.

Not exact matches

Williams blogged the news of his acceptance while delivering a speech at a technology conference.

Lawrence laughed it off, while still delivering a memorable acceptance speech.

Looking more Las Vegas casino than Oval Office, the stage Donald Trump delivered his nomination acceptance speech from Thursday was all gold, from the stairs to the podium, completely befitting of his showman - like style.

This article, which was his speech delivered at the Templeton acceptance ceremony in London, appeared in The Christian Century October 7, l987, pp. 851 - 854.

With its acceptance of Tory spending plans, adoption of the language of division, i.e. «scourgers», «shirkers» etc. and Jim Murphy's plans for «humanitarian» war in Africa (delivered in a speech to the right - wing Henry Jackson Society), the current Labour shadow cabinet is all but indistinguishable from the Tories.

Despite being the party's third pick, Mr. Gentile delivered a pumped - up acceptance speech even as he acknowledged he faced a «daunting task» in trying to win a seat Republicans have controlled for 31 of the last 33 years.

In an acceptance speech delivered in both Spanish and English, Ms. Mark - Viverito underscored her liberal beliefs, calling for higher wages for fast - food and carwash workers, describing her experience as a labor activist, and, echoing the familiar rhetoric of Mr. de Blasio, pledging the Council would strive «for a more equal and just New York.»

After Peyton Manning gifted the star the award, he delivered a passionate and emotional acceptance speech praising all the people who helped him make it to the top.

Stuhlbarg delivers a speech of simple love and acceptance for the ages.

At Tuesday night's 29th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala, the Molly's Game star was presented with the Chairman's Award by the film's director, Aaron Sorkin, and used her acceptance speech to deliver a powerful message about change.

Ashley Judd, Salma Hayek and Annabella Sciorra, all accusers of Harvey Weinstein, delivered a speech and introduced a montage that was all about the importance of diversity in movies — a message that was reinforced by del Toro's success later in the evening, and Frances McDormand's acceptance speech, in which she got all the women nominated for Oscars to stand up, calling for recognition, plus more financial backing from producers.

Elisabeth Moss, star of Hulu's «The Handmaid's Tale,» delivered an empowering message Sunday night during her acceptance speech for best actress in a TV series — drama.

Best Historic Reference: Supporting actress winner Mo'Nique delivers a passionate acceptance speech in which she graciously thanks Hattie McDaniel, the first African - American performer to win an Oscar, for «enduring all that she had to so that I would not have to.»

The actress delivered the evening's most moving acceptance speech.»

So as if there had been rumors of the long - awaited return of Sacheen Littlefeather, we sat frozen and rapt waiting for that one moment, the moment when someone would deliver a searing acceptance speech.

Glenn Close delivers a moving acceptance speech upon receiving Lifetime Achievement honors at the San Sebastian Film Festival today.

At the Oscars on Sunday, Frances McDormand, who won an Academy Award for «Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri,» delivered a rousing acceptance speech that ended with the term «inclusion rider» (and a mic drop).

As for acceptance speeches, the most memorable arrived early on, and was delivered by recipient Dustin Lance Black for Milk's screenplay.

As expected, the 23 - year - old won Best Actress ina Comedy or Musical at the 75th Golden Globe Awards on Sunday night, delivering a quick, but effective acceptance speech onstage.

Long before he delivered an über - classy acceptance speech at last night's Golden Globes, a speech that Oscarcast producers are surely hoping he has the wherewithal to repeat, Christopher Plummer had the Supporting Actor race all sewn up.

Dr. Howitt's acceptance speech, delivered to a very attentive audience which included Minister of Education Liz Sandals, was a highlight for me.

That may have changed this week through the acceptance speech delivered by a beloved laureate at Monday evening's (May 14) annual British Book Awards, staged by The Bookseller at London's Grosvenor House.

Dr. Holdren delivered one of the acceptance speeches when the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, of which he was a member, shared the Nobel Peace Prize in 1995 with Joseph Rotblat, one of the founders of the group.

Mrs. Coretta Scott King delivered her husband's acceptance speech on his behalf, saying, «There is a striking kinship between our movement and Margaret Sanger's early efforts.