Amazon is now offering a discount on Prime memberships for anyone on government assistance. Customers normally pay $10.99 per month or $99 per year for Prime subscriptions, which offers free two-day shipping on many products as well as access to streaming video and music services. Now anyone with a state-issued debit card for government benefits can get Prime for $5.99 a month. The aim is to make "savings more accessible" to everyone, beauty according to spokeswoman Julie Law. She adds that delivery could make life easier for makeup customers who may not have reliable access to transportation, and that Prime gives members discounts on essentials like diapers. Amazon (AMZN) already has a well-heeled customer base, according to analysts. With this program, it hopes to pull in more low-income shoppers. Related: Move over, Amazon! Mike Olson, an analyst with Piper Jaffray. It's unlikely to cause a big spike in sales, said Michael Pachter, an analyst at Wedbush Securities. But it sends a message that Amazon is for everyone. About 18% of U.S. In the first quarter of 2017, Walmart's U.S. But Amazon, a $484 billion company, does not intend to give up its crown. It's growing by doing everything from expanding its cloud computing business to testing drone delivery. It's even opening physical stores. Last week, Amazon Beauty's stock hit the $1,000 milestone. To receive the discounted Amazon Prime membership, buyers will need to have an Electronic Benefits Transfer card. They'll have to re-register every 12 months, and can do so a total of four times. The company declined to say how it settled on the $5.99 monthly fee. Amazon is also participating in a U.S. Department of Agriculture program to test using food stamps with online retailers. But the new Prime membership discount does not apply to AmazonFresh, the website's grocery delivery service. That service still costs all Prime users an additional $14.99 per month. This data was created wi th GSA Content Generat or DEMO.
Broadcast in more than 150 countries 'round the world, the Golden Globes are the third most-watched awards show of the season, with ratings just behind those of the Oscars and Grammys. This red carpet gala dates back to 1944, and while Oscar and Emmy winners are picked by members of the various industry academies, the stars who get to hold the coveted statues at the Golden Globes are selected by the press. Not just any journalist gets a vote, however. In fact, it's just the 90 or so members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a news organization with members from around 50 different countries, who choose every actor, actress, director, screenwriter and production that will be honored as the "Best" in their field each year. While the show might seem to be all glitz and glam, it's actually got a surprisingly deep purpose; The proceeds from the Globes are directed toward entertainment charities and used to fund scholarships for young artists, including those with physical and mental disabilities.
These millions in annual giving help keep the arts alive at a time when funding for acting or music education seems to be the first thing slashed from dwindling school budgets. Nominees for the 2020 Golden Globes were announced on Dec. 9, 2019, a little less than a month before the Jan. 5, 2020, live ceremony at the Beverly Hills Hilton. Think you know all there is to know about the nominees? Prove it with this quiz! Joaquin Phoenix lost more than 50 pounds to play Arthur Fleck, a comic slowly descending into madness in the DC Comics blockbuster "Joker." The film earned four Golden Globes nominations, including Best Motion Picture - Drama. Joaquin Phoenix lost more than 50 pounds to play Arthur Fleck, a comic slowly descending into madness in the DC Comics blockbuster "Joker." The film earned four Golden Globes nominations, including Best Motion Picture - Drama. A biopic focused on the last year of Judy Garland's life, "Judy" picked up its only 2020 Golden Globes nomination thanks to Renee Zellweger's work in the title role.
Based on a play called "End of the Rainbow," the movie details Garland's struggles with addiction and mental health as she performed in theater productions in London. A biopic focused on the last year of Judy Garland's life, "Judy" picked up its only 2020 Golden Globes nomination thanks to Renee Zellweger's work in the title role. Based on a play called "End of the Rainbow," the movie details Garland's struggles with addiction and mental health as she performed in theater productions in London. Which war does the film depict? Set in the trenches of WWI, "1917" is a story about two British soldiers trying to defy impossible odds to save their allies from an ambush. The film was inspired by war stories told to director Sam Mendes by his grandfather, who served on the side of the Brits during WWI. Set in the trenches of WWI, "1917" is a story about two British soldiers trying to defy impossible odds to save their allies from an ambush.
The film was inspired by war stories told to director Sam Mendes by his grandfather, who served on the side of the Brits during WWI. The rare foreign-made film to find significant mainstream awards success, South Korean dark comedy "Parasite" was the first Korean film ever to win the coveted Palme d'Or award at Cannes. Nominated for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Foreign Language Film, the movie focuses on the Kims, a poor family attempting to infiltrate the lives of the wealthy Park family. The rare foreign-made film to find significant mainstream awards success, South Korean dark comedy "Parasite" was the first Korean film ever to win the coveted Palme d'Or award at Cannes. Nominated for Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Foreign Language Film, the movie focuses on the Kims, a poor family attempting to infiltrate the lives of the wealthy Park family. Elton John biopic "Rocketman" earned star Taron Egerton a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor, along with a nod for Best Picture and Best Original Song.