The 2023-24 awards season finally wrapped with Sunday’s Writers Guild Awards, and the focus is turning to the next cycle. Enter the actors.
The 2025 SAG Awards is set for Sunday, February 23, again streaming live on Netflix as part of a multiyear deal inked early last year. Nominations will be unmasked on Wednesday, January 8. See the timeline for submissions, voting and more key dates below.
Eligible performances for the 31st annual SAG Awards, which celebrate the outstanding motion picture and television performances of the year, must air or premiere during calendar 2024.
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The 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards saw Oppenheimer take the marquee Cast in a Motion Picture prize, with its star Cillian Murphy and Killers of the Flower Moon‘s Lily Gladstone scooping the lead acting trophies. He went on to win the Oscar, while...
The 2025 SAG Awards is set for Sunday, February 23, again streaming live on Netflix as part of a multiyear deal inked early last year. Nominations will be unmasked on Wednesday, January 8. See the timeline for submissions, voting and more key dates below.
Eligible performances for the 31st annual SAG Awards, which celebrate the outstanding motion picture and television performances of the year, must air or premiere during calendar 2024.
Related: 24 Hours Of Awards Shows: Pete Hammond’s Lost Weekend Inside The SAGs, Spirits And PGAs
The 2024 Screen Actors Guild Awards saw Oppenheimer take the marquee Cast in a Motion Picture prize, with its star Cillian Murphy and Killers of the Flower Moon‘s Lily Gladstone scooping the lead acting trophies. He went on to win the Oscar, while...
- 4/16/2024
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
John Lennon‘s Walls and Bridges was recorded during a famous stretch of his life known as his “Lost Weekend.” John felt the record reflected the “Lost Weekend” and he was surprised it wasn’t just a bunch of screams. Walls and Bridges produced two of John’s most famous songs and they don’t sound anything like each other.
John Lennon’s ‘Walls and Bridges’ came from a time when fraternized with many big stars
According to Variety, John went through a period known as his “Lost Weekend” in 1973 and 1974. During that era, he partied a lot, did some soul searching, and spent time with fellow rockers such as Harry Nilsson, Alice Cooper, Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, and Elton John’s writing partner, Bernie Taupin. That group of friends, and a few others, collectively became known as The Hollywood Vampires.
During a 1975 interview from Rolling Stone, John discussed Walls and Bridges,...
John Lennon’s ‘Walls and Bridges’ came from a time when fraternized with many big stars
According to Variety, John went through a period known as his “Lost Weekend” in 1973 and 1974. During that era, he partied a lot, did some soul searching, and spent time with fellow rockers such as Harry Nilsson, Alice Cooper, Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, and Elton John’s writing partner, Bernie Taupin. That group of friends, and a few others, collectively became known as The Hollywood Vampires.
During a 1975 interview from Rolling Stone, John discussed Walls and Bridges,...
- 11/6/2023
- by Matthew Trzcinski
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Lennon and Harry Nilsson were good friends who often got drunk with one another, especially during Lennon’s “Lost Weekend” period. One person who the pair also spent time with was Alice Cooper. Cooper recalled hanging out with the two musicians and having to play referee between the two, as they loved getting into fights with each other.
Alice Cooper would break up fights between John Lennon and Harry Nilsson
During Lennon’s “Lost Weekend” in the early 1970s, the former Beatle had a few public outbursts with Nilsson. The pair would get drunk and cause a scene. One example of this occurred at a nightclub in Las Vegas where Lennon got ejected for asking singer Frankie Valli to perform a lewd act on stage.
Lennon and Nilsson often hung out with the Hollywood Vampires, a drinking club with several stars who stayed out in Hollywood after hours. One...
Alice Cooper would break up fights between John Lennon and Harry Nilsson
During Lennon’s “Lost Weekend” in the early 1970s, the former Beatle had a few public outbursts with Nilsson. The pair would get drunk and cause a scene. One example of this occurred at a nightclub in Las Vegas where Lennon got ejected for asking singer Frankie Valli to perform a lewd act on stage.
Lennon and Nilsson often hung out with the Hollywood Vampires, a drinking club with several stars who stayed out in Hollywood after hours. One...
- 6/26/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Northbrook, Ill. – May Pang is an essential part of John Lennon’s history, having been his lover from 1973 to 1975. While with John, she clicked a number of candid photos, collected in the exhibit “The Lost Weekend – The Photography of May Pang” at the Art Post Gallery in Northbrook (Illinois) from June 16th through the 18th, 2023. Pang will appear at the exhibit for all three days, and all of the photos will be available for purchase. For more information, click May Pang.
One of the closest persons to John Lennon in the decade after the break up of The Beatles … a period in Lennon’s life often called the “Lost Weekend.” Pang also has a new documentary about her life with John, aptly titled “The Lost Weekend A Love Story.” The film will be available for digital download in September.
John Lennon and May Pang
Photo credit: Iconic Events
May Pang...
One of the closest persons to John Lennon in the decade after the break up of The Beatles … a period in Lennon’s life often called the “Lost Weekend.” Pang also has a new documentary about her life with John, aptly titled “The Lost Weekend A Love Story.” The film will be available for digital download in September.
John Lennon and May Pang
Photo credit: Iconic Events
May Pang...
- 6/16/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
John Lennon and Elton John forged a strong friendship in the 1970s. The two collaborated on a few songs, but their bond also formed outside the recording studio. While getting into some foul trouble, the pair had to avoid Andy Warhol, who could have exposed their activities.
John Lennon and Elton John hid from Andy Warhol Elton John and John Lennon | Steve Morley/Redferns
After The Beatles dominated the music industry in the 1960s, Elton John emerged as one of the brightest stars of the 1970s. The “Rocket Man” singer had several hits early in his career and caught the attention of Lennon, who was now a solo artist. The two worked on a few songs together, including Lennon’s “Whatever Gets You Through the Night” and John’s cover of “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds”.
They became good pals and often got into “naughty” business together. In an interview with Rolling Stone,...
John Lennon and Elton John hid from Andy Warhol Elton John and John Lennon | Steve Morley/Redferns
After The Beatles dominated the music industry in the 1960s, Elton John emerged as one of the brightest stars of the 1970s. The “Rocket Man” singer had several hits early in his career and caught the attention of Lennon, who was now a solo artist. The two worked on a few songs together, including Lennon’s “Whatever Gets You Through the Night” and John’s cover of “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds”.
They became good pals and often got into “naughty” business together. In an interview with Rolling Stone,...
- 5/24/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While Buddy Holly’s music career was tragically short, he still significantly impacted the most successful musical act ever, The Beatles. The Beatles considered him a rock hero and paid tribute to the singer by covering many of his songs. John Lennon was a fan of Buddy Holly and once said he remembered one of his songs better than his own.
John Lennon recorded an album of classic rock songs that he knew better than his own work John Lennon | Michael Putland/Getty Images
In 1975, John Lennon released Rock ‘n’ Roll, his sixth solo album and the final album he recorded during his “Lost Weekend”. The album consisted of covers of some of Lennon’s favorite rock songs, including “You Can’t Catch Me” by Chuck Berry, “Slippin’ and Slidin’” by Little Richard, and “Stand By Me” by Ben. E. King.
Speaking with David Sheff during his 1980 Playboy interview, Lennon...
John Lennon recorded an album of classic rock songs that he knew better than his own work John Lennon | Michael Putland/Getty Images
In 1975, John Lennon released Rock ‘n’ Roll, his sixth solo album and the final album he recorded during his “Lost Weekend”. The album consisted of covers of some of Lennon’s favorite rock songs, including “You Can’t Catch Me” by Chuck Berry, “Slippin’ and Slidin’” by Little Richard, and “Stand By Me” by Ben. E. King.
Speaking with David Sheff during his 1980 Playboy interview, Lennon...
- 5/1/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Chicago – One of the closest persons to John Lennon in the decade between the break up of The Beatles and his untimely death was May Pang … his lover from 1973 to 1975 … a time in Lennon’s life often called the “Lost Weekend.” Pang narrates a new documentary that sets their record straight, aptly titled “The Lost Weekend A Love Story.”
May Pang is a Manhattan-born daughter of Chinese immigrants and ardent music fan, who became the 19-year-old personal assistant to John Lennon and Yoko Ono beginning in December of 1970, shortly after The Beatles broke up. So when the couple resettled in New York City, she was indispensable to Lennon and Ono’s many wacky projects, In 1973. John began the infamous “Lost Weekend,” which included an intimate relationship with Pang, with Yoko’s blessing, and that level of connection lasted until John and Yoko reconciled in 1975. The film is a comprehensive overview...
May Pang is a Manhattan-born daughter of Chinese immigrants and ardent music fan, who became the 19-year-old personal assistant to John Lennon and Yoko Ono beginning in December of 1970, shortly after The Beatles broke up. So when the couple resettled in New York City, she was indispensable to Lennon and Ono’s many wacky projects, In 1973. John began the infamous “Lost Weekend,” which included an intimate relationship with Pang, with Yoko’s blessing, and that level of connection lasted until John and Yoko reconciled in 1975. The film is a comprehensive overview...
- 4/23/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
John Lennon had a complicated relationship with religion. He often angered religious communities with provocative comments or lyrics that critiqued organized religion. His views also shifted frequently, so where he stood wasn’t obvious. So, it’s surprising that the title for one of John Lennon’s songs came from a famous televangelist.
John Lennon often sparked controversy for his religious views John Lennon | Tom Copi/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
John Lennon was known for making provocative political or social statements. His most controversial statement occurred when he compared The Beatles to Jesus, saying the band was “bigger” than the religious figure.
“Christianity will go,” Lennon said in an interview with the London Evening Standard. “It will vanish and shrink. I needn’t argue about that; I know I’m right, and I will be proved right. We’re more popular than Jesus now. I don’t know which...
John Lennon often sparked controversy for his religious views John Lennon | Tom Copi/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
John Lennon was known for making provocative political or social statements. His most controversial statement occurred when he compared The Beatles to Jesus, saying the band was “bigger” than the religious figure.
“Christianity will go,” Lennon said in an interview with the London Evening Standard. “It will vanish and shrink. I needn’t argue about that; I know I’m right, and I will be proved right. We’re more popular than Jesus now. I don’t know which...
- 4/19/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Chicago – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio film review for the newly released documentary “The Lost Weekend A Love Story,” which is a chronicle of May Pang and John Lennon’s brief but historically important love affair. Currently in theaters, since April 14th.
Rating: 5.0/5.0
May Pang is a Manhattan-born daughter of Chinese immigrants and ardent music fan, who became the 19-year-old personal assistant to John Lennon and Yoko Ono beginning in December of 1970, shortly after The Beatles broke up. So when the couple resettled in New York City, she was indispensable to Lennon and Ono’s many wacky projects, In 1973. John began the infamous “Lost Weekend” the same year, which included an intimate relationship with Pang, with Yoko’s blessing, and that level of connection lasted until John and Yoko reconciled in 1975.
”The Lost Weekend A Love Story” is currently in theaters, since April 14th. Featuring interviews with May Pang and Julian Lennon,...
Rating: 5.0/5.0
May Pang is a Manhattan-born daughter of Chinese immigrants and ardent music fan, who became the 19-year-old personal assistant to John Lennon and Yoko Ono beginning in December of 1970, shortly after The Beatles broke up. So when the couple resettled in New York City, she was indispensable to Lennon and Ono’s many wacky projects, In 1973. John began the infamous “Lost Weekend” the same year, which included an intimate relationship with Pang, with Yoko’s blessing, and that level of connection lasted until John and Yoko reconciled in 1975.
”The Lost Weekend A Love Story” is currently in theaters, since April 14th. Featuring interviews with May Pang and Julian Lennon,...
- 4/18/2023
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
In 1973, John Lennon and Yoko Ono separated for about 18 months. During that time, Lennon began dating their former assistant, May Pang. While many believed this to be an affair, Ono herself actually orchestrated the relationship. While Lennon and Pang did have a loving relationship, the initial suggestion caught Pang off guard.
Yoko Ono set May Pang up with John Lennon May Pang and John Lennon | Tom Wargacki/WireImage
May Pang was just 19 years old when she started working at Apple Corps., the company founded by The Beatles. While working there, she became the assistant to Lennon and Yoko. One day, Ono walked into her office and told her that the former Beatle was going to start seeing other people, and she suggested she go out with him. In an interview with Variety, Pang said she found the situation “insane,” but still went with Lennon when he invited her to Los Angeles.
Yoko Ono set May Pang up with John Lennon May Pang and John Lennon | Tom Wargacki/WireImage
May Pang was just 19 years old when she started working at Apple Corps., the company founded by The Beatles. While working there, she became the assistant to Lennon and Yoko. One day, Ono walked into her office and told her that the former Beatle was going to start seeing other people, and she suggested she go out with him. In an interview with Variety, Pang said she found the situation “insane,” but still went with Lennon when he invited her to Los Angeles.
- 4/16/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Between 1973 and 1975, John Lennon and Yoko Ono separated for a period he later called his “Lost Weekend.” During this time, he dated his assistant, May Pang, and the pair moved to Los Angeles together. The two had a loving relationship, so Pang was upset when John Lennon referred to it as his “Lost Weekend.” According to Pang, the former Beatle did apologize for calling their relationship this.
John Lennon called his separation from Yoko Ono his ‘Lost Weekend’ John Lennon and May Pang | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Pang started working at Apple Corps., the company founded by The Beatles, at the age of 19, and she shortly became the assistant to Lennon and Ono. The couple started having marital problems in 1973, and Ono approached Pang asking her if she could start a relationship with Lennon. Pang repeatedly said no, but Ono was adamant about orchestrating everything.
Lennon and Pang did start dating,...
John Lennon called his separation from Yoko Ono his ‘Lost Weekend’ John Lennon and May Pang | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
Pang started working at Apple Corps., the company founded by The Beatles, at the age of 19, and she shortly became the assistant to Lennon and Ono. The couple started having marital problems in 1973, and Ono approached Pang asking her if she could start a relationship with Lennon. Pang repeatedly said no, but Ono was adamant about orchestrating everything.
Lennon and Pang did start dating,...
- 4/14/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
While Yoko Ono and John Lennon were a power couple in the late 1960s and 1970s, the two went through a rough patch between 1973 and 1975. The couple separated briefly, and John Lennon began dating their assistant, May Pang. While John and Yoko never officially separated, Pang recently revealed that Ono did ask the “Imagine” singer for a divorce.
Yoko Ono set John Lennon up with May Pang during his “Lost Weekend” May Pang and John Lennon | Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
John Lennon and Yoko Ono separated in 1973. The pair reunited in 1975, but this period became known as Lennon’s “Lost Weekend.” The 18-month era saw a boom in musical production from Lennon and a series of public drunken outbursts. Lennon also started a relationship with Pang, and the two moved to Los Angeles.
Pang is sharing her experience of their relationship in a new documentary, The Lost Weekend: A Love Story.
Yoko Ono set John Lennon up with May Pang during his “Lost Weekend” May Pang and John Lennon | Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images
John Lennon and Yoko Ono separated in 1973. The pair reunited in 1975, but this period became known as Lennon’s “Lost Weekend.” The 18-month era saw a boom in musical production from Lennon and a series of public drunken outbursts. Lennon also started a relationship with Pang, and the two moved to Los Angeles.
Pang is sharing her experience of their relationship in a new documentary, The Lost Weekend: A Love Story.
- 4/13/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Lennon lived a busy life after The Beatles. We’ll find out more about his mid-1970s relationship with May Pang in the movie Lost Weekend: A Love Story. When he went back to his wife, Yoko Ono, after the Lost Weekend period, John more or less committed himself to raising his son, Sean, for several years. Meanwhile, his older son, Julian, endured a distant relationship with his father, which might have cost him millions of dollars when John’s will excluded him.
(l-r) Julian Lennon; John Lennon | Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage; Mark and Colleen Hayward/Redferns John Lennon’s relationship with his oldest son, Julian, was complicated and distant
John and his first wife, Cynthia, welcomed their son Julian in 1963. One of the reasons they married in 1962 was because she was pregnant, though it wasn’t planned.
John’s busy Beatles schedule and general unhappiness in his marriage manifested...
(l-r) Julian Lennon; John Lennon | Tim Mosenfelder/WireImage; Mark and Colleen Hayward/Redferns John Lennon’s relationship with his oldest son, Julian, was complicated and distant
John and his first wife, Cynthia, welcomed their son Julian in 1963. One of the reasons they married in 1962 was because she was pregnant, though it wasn’t planned.
John’s busy Beatles schedule and general unhappiness in his marriage manifested...
- 4/13/2023
- by Jason Rossi
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Lennon‘s “Lost Weekend” wasn’t as horrible as we thought, according to May Pang, John’s girlfriend during the period. John exhibited destructive behavior during his 18-month break from his wife, Yoko Ono. However, his “Lost Weekend” was also one of the former Beatle’s most creative and productive periods.
John Lennon and May Pang | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Many view John Lennon’s ‘Lost Weekend’ as one of his darkest periods, but that’s because of the name
One of the biggest misconceptions of John’s “Lost Weekend” is that he was distraught being separated from Yoko and therefore went on a bender of drinking and taking drugs. This couldn’t have been farther from the truth.
His “Lost Weekend” started when he and his wife began having marriage issues. In 2012, Yoko told The Telegraph that she “needed a rest” and “space.” She also mentioned that...
John Lennon and May Pang | Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Many view John Lennon’s ‘Lost Weekend’ as one of his darkest periods, but that’s because of the name
One of the biggest misconceptions of John’s “Lost Weekend” is that he was distraught being separated from Yoko and therefore went on a bender of drinking and taking drugs. This couldn’t have been farther from the truth.
His “Lost Weekend” started when he and his wife began having marriage issues. In 2012, Yoko told The Telegraph that she “needed a rest” and “space.” She also mentioned that...
- 4/12/2023
- by Hannah Wigandt
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Between 1973 and 1975, John Lennon briefly separated from Yoko Ono, leading to his “Lost Weekend” period. The “Lost Weekend” saw Lennon dealing with issues like alcoholism and depression, but it also was a period of creative acceleration for him. During this time, Lennon produced three albums and collaborated with artists such as Elton John and David Bowie. Here are the three albums from John Lennon’s “Lost Weekend”.
‘Mind Games’ John Lennon and May Pang | Art Zelin/Getty Images
Mind Games was the first album John Lennon recorded during the “Lost Weekend.” It was released in 1973 and was the first self-produced album from Lennon without help from Phil Spector. Mind Games largely saw Lennon abandoning his more political tracks, returning to his more introspective songwriting style. The only political songs are “Only People” and the three-second “Nutopian International Anthem”.
While Mind Games is a textbook example of Lennon’s vulnerable and personal lyrics,...
‘Mind Games’ John Lennon and May Pang | Art Zelin/Getty Images
Mind Games was the first album John Lennon recorded during the “Lost Weekend.” It was released in 1973 and was the first self-produced album from Lennon without help from Phil Spector. Mind Games largely saw Lennon abandoning his more political tracks, returning to his more introspective songwriting style. The only political songs are “Only People” and the three-second “Nutopian International Anthem”.
While Mind Games is a textbook example of Lennon’s vulnerable and personal lyrics,...
- 4/12/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Lennon and Yoko Ono were married for years, but they spent a period of their relationship apart during his “lost weekend.” During this time, Lennon created new music, spent long, boozy nights out, and had an affair with the couple’s assistant, May Pang. This notorious period of Lennon’s history is the subject of a new documentary film, The Lost Weekend: A Love Story. In it, Pang shares her side of the story.
May Pang and John Lennon | Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images John Lennon’s ‘lost weekend’ occurred during his separation from Yoko Ono
In 1969, Lennon and Ono married. By the early 1970s, their relationship was struggling. Ono disclosed this to Pang, who was then working as their assistant.
“Listen, May,” Ono told Pang, per her book Loving John. “John and I are not getting along. We’ve been arguing. We’re growing apart.
May Pang and John Lennon | Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images John Lennon’s ‘lost weekend’ occurred during his separation from Yoko Ono
In 1969, Lennon and Ono married. By the early 1970s, their relationship was struggling. Ono disclosed this to Pang, who was then working as their assistant.
“Listen, May,” Ono told Pang, per her book Loving John. “John and I are not getting along. We’ve been arguing. We’re growing apart.
- 4/9/2023
- by Emma McKee
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
John Lennon became an icon with The Beatles during the 1960s, and many artists yearned for the opportunity to collaborate with him. After The Beatles, Lennon typically worked solo, but there were a few times when he lent his talents to other artists to create excellent music.
Here are 5 memorable collaborations between John Lennon and other artists Elton John Elton John and John | Lennon Steve Morley/Redferns
Elton John skyrocketed to fame in the 1970s. Lennon caught wind of the young U.K. singer, and the pair worked on a few songs together. The first was John’s cover of The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds”. Lennon provided backing vocals and guitar under the pseudonym of Dr. Winston O’Boogie.
The other track was Lennon’s “Whatever Gets You Thru the Night”, featuring John on harmony vocals and piano. The song was released in 1974 and was Lennon’s first and only No.
Here are 5 memorable collaborations between John Lennon and other artists Elton John Elton John and John | Lennon Steve Morley/Redferns
Elton John skyrocketed to fame in the 1970s. Lennon caught wind of the young U.K. singer, and the pair worked on a few songs together. The first was John’s cover of The Beatles’ “Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds”. Lennon provided backing vocals and guitar under the pseudonym of Dr. Winston O’Boogie.
The other track was Lennon’s “Whatever Gets You Thru the Night”, featuring John on harmony vocals and piano. The song was released in 1974 and was Lennon’s first and only No.
- 3/22/2023
- by Ross Tanenbaum
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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