The 2025 Golden Globes: A Complete Guide
The year has started on a high note with the entertainment industry gearing up for the first major award show of 2025 – the Golden Globes. Referred to as the “Hollywood’s Party of the Year,” the Golden Globes celebrates the finest in film and television. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to watch the ceremony live and insights into the nominees and host.
The Viewing Experience: Live and Digital
The 82nd annual Golden Globes will be broadcast live on CBS television stations, starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Pacific Time). For those with cable, find your local CBS station and set the date. For the digital natives, the award show will be live-streamed on Paramount+ in the U.S. While Showtime subscribers can access the show live and on-demand, Paramount+ Essential subscribers can stream the show on-demand the day after it airs.
The Glitz and Glamour: Red Carpet Coverage
Before the awards, there’s the red carpet- an extravagant prelude to the main event. The official live digital pre-show for the 82nd Annual Golden Globes, hosted in partnership with Entertainment Tonight and Variety, will feature correspondent Rachel Smith and Marc Malkin. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (3:30 p.m. Pacific Time) across Variety and Penske Media platforms.
The Contenders: Golden Globe Nominees
Leading the list of nominations is “Emilia Pérez,” the musical crime-thriller from French director Jacques, starring Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, with 10 nominations. It has been recognized for its brilliant acting, directing, writing, and music. On the TV side, “The Bear,” “Only Murders in the Building” and “Shōgun” – all from Hulu – have emerged as front runners. The complete list of nominees across 27 categories was announced on Dec. 9.
In addition to the regular categories, two Golden Globe-winning performers will receive special accolades. Viola Davis will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and the Carol Burnett Award will be given to Ted Danson.
The Master of Ceremonies: Golden Globe Host
Comedian Nikki Glaser will be making history as the first woman to solo host the Golden Globe Awards. Glaser, who was announced as the host in August, has been a breakout star since her performance during Comedy Central’s “The Roast of Tom Brady”. Glaser shared some advice she received from former Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais, stating, “His advice was, ‘Just be yourself. You’re not one of them. Don’t try to walk out there acting like you’re an A-lister just because you’re invited.’
The Venue: Where the Glamour Unfolds
The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, will serve as the grand stage where the best of Hollywood will come together to celebrate their achievements in film and television.
With the stage set for the 2025 Golden Globes, the anticipation is palpable. From the glamorous red carpet, the big wins, the snubs, the surprises, to the show-stopping performances, everything about the event keeps fans around the globe hooked. And with various ways to watch the show live or on-demand, no one has to miss out on Hollywood’s big night.