The 2025 Golden Globes: A Comprehensive Guide to the Celebrated Event
The much-anticipated annual event in Hollywood, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards, is upon us. Known as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year,” the Golden Globes 2025 celebrates the finest in film and television. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to watch the event live and what to expect from this grand celebration.
How to Watch the Golden Globes
The event will be broadcast live on CBS television stations starting at 8 p.m. Eastern Time (5 p.m. Pacific Time). It’s a perfect time to settle down in your living room and capture the magic of Hollywood’s biggest celebration live from your television. For those who are unsure about the local CBS station in their area, a quick search online will provide the necessary information.
Streaming Options for the Golden Globes
For those who prefer a more digital experience, the Golden Globes can also be streamed live on Paramount+. Paramount+ subscribers with Showtime will have access to both live and on-demand streaming of the show. This allows viewers the freedom to watch the show according to their convenience, even if they miss the live event. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will have access to the on-demand streaming of the show a day after it airs.
The Red Carpet Coverage
The official live digital pre-show will begin at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (3:30 p.m. Pacific Time). Entertainment Tonight and Variety have teamed up to host this pre-show, featuring ET correspondent Rachel Smith and Variety’s Marc Malkin. This coverage will provide a first look at the celebrities, their attire, interviews, and much more before the main event.
Nominees for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards
The French musical crime-thriller “Emilia Pérez,” directed by Jacques and starring Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, leads the nominations this year with ten nominations, spanning acting, directing, writing, and music. On the television front, Hulu’s “The Bear,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and “Shōgun” are the frontrunners. The complete list of nominees across 27 categories was announced on Dec. 9.
Special Awards
Two Golden Globe-winning performers, Viola Davis and Ted Danson, will be recognized with special awards. Davis will receive the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and Danson will be honored with the Carol Burnett Award, adding to the excitement of the event.
Hosting the Golden Globes
Nikki Glaser, renowned comedian, will be making history as the first woman to solo host the Golden Globe Awards. Her announcement as the host followed a standout performance during Comedy Central’s “The Roast of Tom Brady.” She shared that Ricky Gervais, a former Golden Globes host, advised her to remain authentic and not to be swayed by the A-list nature of the event.
The Venue for the Golden Globes
Adding to the grandeur of the event, the Golden Globe Awards will be held at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Known for its elegance and history, the venue further elevates the allure of this star-studded event.
As we gear up for the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards, audiences around the world eagerly await the celebration of the best in film and television. Whether you choose to watch it live on CBS, stream it on Paramount+, or follow the red carpet coverage, this event promises to deliver the glamour, excitement, and celebration that is synonymous with Hollywood’s Party of the Year.