Photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImageGeorge Clooney was showered with three Golden Globe nominations: two for his roles as a family man in "The Descendants" and as a married politician in "The Ides of March" and another for directing "Ides." But in real life, the actor is a confirmed bachelor.

The 50-year-old told Esquire magazine that "I don't talk about (marriage) because I don't think about it." Clooney may be the only one who doesn't wonder about his romantic intentions. Searches on Yahoo! for "George Clooney engaged" (he's not) are a perennial lookup.

The star pointed out to the magazine that he's already been married. (His union with actress Talia Balsam lasted from 1989 to 1993.) "People forget that I was married. I love that," Clooney said.

Currently the Oscar winnner is dating former pro wrestler Stacy Keibler. It is rumored that his split from Italian girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis came from pressure she put on him to tie the knot.

Still, that doesn't mean Clooney isn't capable of puppy love -- literally. The

The Golden Globe nominations were announced Thursday morning and "The Artist" scored more nods than any other film.

The acclaimed but little-seen movie has grossed less than $1 million in the United States. But now, with nominations for best supporting actress, actor, director, score, screenplay, and motion picture (musical or comedy), the limited release is poised to play with the big boys at the box office.

So, for those who are just hearing about "The Artist," what's it all about? The film is largely silent (wait, don't stop reading!) and takes place in Hollywood in the 1920s. It focuses on George Valentin (played by Jean Dujardin), a star of silent movies who suffers an epic downfall with the advent of spoken films ("talkies"). Bérénice Bejo plays his admirer and protégée, whose star ascends as George's declines. Hollywood veterans John Goodman, James Cromwell, and Penelope Ann Miller also have supporting roles.

Critics' reviews are, across the board, positive. Owen Gleiberman of

Jessica Lange received a Globe nod this year. FX NetworksComplaining about awards shows is like complaining about Congress: We all do it, but it never seems to make a difference. But since it is the Festivus season, we have to take this opportunity to air our grievances about the way Golden Globe nominations are handed out on the TV side. (Don't worry; the feats of strength will soon follow.) Here, our two main gripes about the Golden Globes TV nomination system ...

Viggo Mortensen in "A Dangerous Method." Sony Pictures ClassicsShortly after the Golden Globe nominations were announced Thursday morning, Best Supporting Actor nominee Viggo Mortensen talked exclusively to Yahoo! Movies from Madrid where he's performing on stage. The actor, who played Sigmund Freud in David Cronenberg's "A Dangerous Method" opposite Michael Fassbender and Keira Knightley shared he reaction to the good news: "I just heard a little while ago from a friend of mine. It's a welcome surprise because the movie's only in a few theaters. And it hasn't gotten any attention at all this fall in that regard."

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As for his co-star Keira Knightley, Mortensen was equally surprised she wasn't recognized with a nomination. "With ten nominees — comedy and drama— I thought for sure she'd get in there."

"And [director] David [Cronenberg] as well. He's almost always overlooked in America, though not in his native Canada. He's recognized as a talented director that makes movies, and then

Zooey Deschanel in "The New Girl." FOXOne thing we love about the Golden Globes: Because they're given out in January, they can honor some of the new fall TV shows that the Emmys haven't had the chance to recognize yet. So why wait until next year's Emmys to find out what this season's best new shows are? Take a look at our rundown of the new fall shows that scored Golden Globes nominations this morning.

Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images.The original Material Girl has snapped up a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song.

Madonna was nominated for "Masterpiece," a midtempo pop ballad she performed and co-wrote for her directorial debut, "W.E.," about royal rebel Wallis Simpson.

"I'm super excited. I think that the score is a beautiful and very important part of the film, and I love [composer] Abel Korzeniowski's work," Madonna told Yahoo! exclusively. Madonna said the song, which she co-wrote with Julie Frost and Jimmy Harry, describes Wallis Simpson.

"It's about a woman who has fallen in love with this untouchable thing, this man that was raised to be king," Madonna told Yahoo! "One of the lines of the song 'it must be so hard to always be the chosen one.' At the end of the day nothing is indestructible, no matter how high you might rise in the world you are still a human being."

It's a return of sorts for the singer turned actress turned director, who previously won a Globe in 1997 for best leading actress in a

Martin Scorcese reacts to his nomination. Dave M. Benett/Getty ImagesFollowing the news of the nominations for the 69th Annual Golden Globes - which will be handed out on January 15 -- the stars spoke out about their big award news!

"I am grateful that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is honoring our film. This was a true collaboration and I am forever indebted to our cast and crew, who experienced their own personal tragedies in the Bosnian War and gave me an authentic perspective into the conflict. This nomination is a tribute to the collective talent and passion of this extraordinary cast." -- Angelina Jolie, Writer/Director, "In the Land of Blood and Honey"

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"It is rewarding, not only to receive personal recognition from the HFPA, but to see that those who worked so hard and tirelessly to make Boss a reality were also recognized." -- Kelsey Grammer, nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Drama, "Boss"

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The Golden Globes love them some Angelina Jolie, nominating her writing-directing debut "In the Land of Blood and Honey" for a best foreign film. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is not known for being impartial -- last year it nominated Jolie and co-star Johnny Depp for the universally despised "The Tourist" -- and both attended the dinner. While it was a bit of a surprise that "In The Land of Blood and Honey" was included since it had not received any early awards love, this was the rare case where the HFPA recognized a difficult movie -- a love story in war-torn Bosnia -- and gave it the honor it deserves.

Still, it's no secret that the HFPA loves power A-list couple Jolie and Brad Pitt, whose "Moneyball" received four awards for best picture/drama, best screenplay, best actor Pitt, and best supporting actor Jonah Hill. Jolie and Pitt are past winners: Together the two have received four Golden Globes in the past, and have been nominated six additional times. So, will the