La La Land waltzes off with seven gongs at Golden Globes

Los Angeles

WHIMSICAL modern-day musical La La Land pirouetted its way into major Oscars contention on Sunday as it swept the board at the Golden Globes, the glitziest party of the showbiz year.

Damien Chazelle's nostalgic tribute to the Golden Age of Hollywood musicals picked up all seven of the statuettes for which it was nominated - giving the film momentum as it launches its campaign for next month's Academy Awards.

Its success struck an optimistic note during a three-hour ceremony marked by impassioned political speeches voicing anxiety over Donald Trump's election following a presidential campaign which stirred simmering racial tensions.

"This is a film for dreamers," said Emma Stone, who took home the prize for best actress in a …