In the world of entertainment glitz and glamour, the Golden Feather Award represented the pinnacle of cinematic achievement. To even be considered for such an honor was to bask in the warm glow of industry recognition.
The film âBallad of Valorâ had struck gold this awards season, scooping up nominations across the board: Ivy for Best New Actress, Ryan for Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay, and the coveted Best Director accolade. Each nomination was a heavyweight contender in its own right..
[Wow, âBallad of Valorâ is really strutting its stuff at the Golden Feather Awards this year. I wonder if they can manage a clean sweep with all four noms!]
[Itâs a long shot, really. I mean, no offense, but if they pulled off a total win, where would that leave the rest of the field? This year mightâve been a bit of a dry spell for movies, but there have been some solid flicks. Victorâs performance? Absolutely mind-blowing!]
[Victor could give them a run for their money for Best Actor, but letâs not kid ourselves about Best Original Screenplay. None of the other movies even come close to âBallad of Valorâsâ plot, not to mention those without any discernible storyline.]
Online debates raged over each category, but when it came to Ivyâs nod for Best New Actress, consensus reigned-she was simply qutstanding. Among her peers, her talent was an undeniable force, a masterclass in acting finesse.
[If Colton hadnât been so stingy with the Best Actress submissions, I reckon she couldâve even given the reigning queens a run for their moneyâ¦]
This particular comment shot up the ranks, with numerous passersby chiming in: [Bold words! Watch out, or the Queen Beeâs fans will come for you!]
[Just stating the facts! Even though the reigning queen delivers consistently, next to Ivyâs powerhouse performance, itâs just not on the same level. Iâm over this era of monopoly.]
The reigning queen had dominated the scene for years, her consistent performances leaving little room for others to shine.
Ivy, however, was poised to break that mold.
That last comment was sent to the queenâs fans by some with an agenda, and even the queen saw it.
âNewbies nowadays surely are ambitious.â The queen wore a smile that couldnât quite tell if she was angry or didnât care.
The assistant said, âJust ignore them. They donât know a thing and are simply jealous. Ivyâs way too green to dare challenge your status. I mean, she doesnât even have a single award on her belt! Does she have no idea sheâs nothing compared to you?â
The queen looked into the mirror and sighed. âSheâs new, but sheâs got the Howard Group. CEO, Balfourâs support. She will literally never run out of roles to play, with him backing her Thatâs something I donât have. It looks like those newbies are gonna take over the scene sooner or later.â
Her fans, unlike the more composed queen herself, were quick to defend their idol when Ivyâs supporters clashed with them online. Ivyâs fans had weathered many a storm and were well-versed in the art of online warfare.
The comments werenât even from her fans but from the general public, expressing their thoughts. Who could blame them when the queenâs performances had become so predictable?
[An award-less newbie daring to challenge our self-made queen? Thatâs a joke. Has she even settled her lawsuits yet, and sheâs attending the Golden Feather Awards?]
[Keep it clean unless you want to see Ivyâs legal team in court!]
Ivy herself was blissfully unaware of the online scuffle, and it was just as well. Evadne kept a tight ship, swiftly dealing with any rumors with a cease and desist. Their approach was formidable, echoing the no-nonsense style of none other than Balfour, the powerhouse behind the Howard Group.
The task of preparing for the Golden Feather Awards red carpet was Evadneâs latest mission, and she was taking it seriously. Not that Ivy had any shortage of options-with Balfourâs influence, Ivy wouldnât be caught dead borrowing a gown.