BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Hollywood is gearing up for an exciting event as the Golden Globes prepare for their annual gathering, marking the official kickoff to the awards season with a celebration of film and television, complete with champagne and glamour.
This year marks the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, and here’s a comprehensive overview of what to expect, including how to watch, stream, and stay updated on all the activity from the event taking place at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser.
When does the Golden Globes kick off and how can viewers tune in?
For the second consecutive year, CBS is broadcasting the Golden Globes live nationwide. The event is set to begin at 8 p.m. Eastern time and 5 p.m. Pacific time on Sunday. Viewers can access CBS via antenna or through cable and satellite services. The network’s coverage of NFL football will serve as the lead-in to the awards show, potentially extending close to the start time. Additionally, “60 Minutes” will be preempted, with its return scheduled for January 12.
How can audiences stream the Golden Globes?
Paramount+ subscribers who have the Showtime add-on can enjoy a live stream of the Golden Globes. Other users of Paramount+ will have access to the show the following day. Additionally, various live TV streaming services that feature CBS, such as Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV, will also allow viewers to watch the ceremony.
What about the red carpet coverage?
The official red carpet pre-show, collaboratively hosted by Variety and “Entertainment Tonight,” will stream on their respective websites and on Paramount+. The pre-show, hosted by Variety’s Marc Malkin and “E.T.’s” Rachel Smith, is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Eastern. Furthermore, after taking a hiatus, E! will return to cover the glamorous fashion event of the Globes red carpet, commencing at 6 p.m.
Once the main ceremony begins, The Associated Press will provide a live stream featuring Globe winners as they speak with reporters backstage, starting at 8:15 p.m. Eastern time.
What nominations should viewers look out for?
The film “Emilia Perez,” directed by Jacques Audiard, stands out as the top nominee with its creative storyline about a Mexican drug lord undergoing gender affirming surgery. It is nominated for Best Picture in the Musical or Comedy category, alongside “Wicked” and “Anora.” The performances by stars Zoe Saldana, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Selena Gomez have also earned them nominations in the acting categories.
In the Best Picture Drama category, contenders include “The Brutalist” and “A Complete Unknown,” with their leading actors, Adrien Brody and Timothée Chalamet, receiving nominations for Best Actor in Drama.
On the television side, “The Bear” leads the nominations with five, closely followed by “Shogun,” which has garnered four nominations. Additionally, Viola Davis and Ted Danson will be honored with lifetime achievement awards during the ceremony.
For a complete list of nominees and more information, stay tuned to official coverage as the event unfolds.
