The 2024 Golden Globe Awards are shaking things up! It’s their first time with new bosses – Dick Clark Productions and Eldridge Industries, who took over from the old Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

And that’s not all, next year’s show is adding something special: a brand-new category called Cinematic and Box Office Achievement. Get ready for a fresh and exciting Golden Globe experience!

In the “Best Motion Picture – Drama” category, the gripping narrative of Anatomy of a Fall, the thrilling saga of Killers of the Flower Moon, the enchanting Maestro, the thought-provoking Oppenheimer, the compelling Past Lives, and the mysterious allure of The Zone of Interest will compete for the prestigious accolade.

On the lighter side, the “Best Musical or Comedy” category introduces entertaining films like Air, American Fiction, Barbie, The Holdovers, May December, and Poor Things.

As the spotlight turns to individual performances, talented actresses vie for “Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama,” with portrayals ranging from Annette Bening’s powerful role in Nyad to Lily Gladstone’s mesmerizing performance in Killers of the Flower Moon.

Meanwhile, in the “Musical or Comedy” category, a stellar lineup includes Fantasia Barrino’s magic in The Color Purple, Jennifer Lawrence’s laugh-out-loud role in No Hard Feelings, and Natalie Portman’s charming presence in May December. Not to be outdone, male actors showcase their skills in both dramatic and comedic roles, adding depth and humor to the cinematic landscape. Where’s your vote going?!

Baby names are inevitably influenced by Hollywood. Each year, the names of actors, musicians, and fictional characters manage to climb the ranking charts. If you are expecting a child, it may be worthwhile to watch the Academy Awards, not just for movie suggestions and red carpet fashion, but also for famous baby name ideas. Who knows, maybe an award winner may inspire the names of future film lovers.

Elvis, a movie that was loosely based on the life of the Rock and Roll King himself, was nominated for eight Academy Awards in 2023. This includes Best Picture and Best Actor. Austin Butler plays the role of Elvis Presley in the movie. Kids with this name might grow up to be iconic symbols of progressiveness and unconventionality as their namesake did. Priscilla, Elvis’ wife, is a potential source of inspiration for trendy parents-to-be looking for baby names.

Tom Cruise plays the role of the ace Pilot Pete “Maverick” Michell in both Top Gun (1986) and its long-awaited sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. The film was nominated for six Academy Awards, and it also offers parents an original suggestion for a baby name. The name Maverick can be used for either gender and comes from the words “non-conformist” and “independent.” It has made significant headway in recent years, and it is currently hovering at around the 50th spot on the list of the most popular names given to boys in the United States.

Angela Bassett’s performance in the movie earned her a nomination for an Academy Award in the category of Best Supporting Actress. Although the Marvel Cinematic Universe is huge, it only recently won its first acting Oscar award. Her formidable female figure in the movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever goes by the unusual name Ramonda. It translates to “wise guardian.” Someone with a daughter named Ramonda will undoubtedly one day reign over a country, just like her fictional namesake.

Old Hollywood enthusiasts are likely to keep “Marilyn” in their list of names because she is such a well-known and significant figure in popular culture. Despite this, it has never achieved a significant level of success in the popularity rankings in the United States. This may change now that Ana de Armas has played her in the movie Blonde. The role earned her a nomination for an Academy Award in the category of Best Actress.