The 2025 Golden Globes: What You Need to Know
The stage is set for the first major award show of the year, the 2025 Golden Globes. Known as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year,” the Golden Globes is a significant event that celebrates the best of both film and television. From how and where to watch it live, to the nominees, special honorees, and the host, this article will provide everything you need to know about the 82nd annual Golden Globes.
When and Where to Tune In
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 who want to stream the event live, it will be available on Paramount+ in the U.S. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will have the opportunity to stream the show on-demand the day after it airs.
Pre-Show Red Carpet Coverage
The official live digital pre-show for this year’s Golden Globes will be hosted in partnership with Entertainment Tonight and Variety, featuring ET correspondent Rachel Smith and Variety’s Marc Malkin. Coverage begins at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time (3:30 p.m. Pacific Time) across Variety and Penske Media platforms.
Nominees and Special Honorees
The Golden Globe nominees across 27 categories were announced on December 9. “Emilia Pérez,” a musical crime-thriller directed by French director Jacques and starring Zoe Saldaña and Selena Gomez, leads the nominations with a total of ten. On the TV side, Hulu’s “The Bear,” “Only Murders in the Building,” and “Shōgun” are the front-runners.
Two Golden Globe-winning performers, Viola Davis and Ted Danson, will receive special recognition. Davis will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award, which is given to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the world of entertainment. Danson will receive the Carol Burnett Award, which recognizes someone who has made significant contributions to the television medium.
The Host: Nikki Glaser
Comedian Nikki Glaser will be making history as the first woman to solo host the Golden Globe Awards. She was announced as the host following a breakout performance during Comedy Central’s “The Roast of Tom Brady.” She has shared that former Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais offered her some advice, which was to be herself and not to try to act like an A-lister just because she was invited.
The Venue: The Beverly Hilton Hotel
The 82nd annual Golden Globes will take place at the famous Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. A landmark since its opening in 1955, this luxurious hotel has long been associated with glamour, sophistication, and the Hollywood elite. For the past six decades, the hotel’s International Ballroom has been the home to the Golden Globe Awards.
In conclusion, the 2025 Golden Globe Awards, set to be an exciting event filled with talent, glamour, and celebration, is an event not to be missed. Whether you plan to watch it live on CBS, stream it on Paramount+, or follow the coverage on various digital platforms, get ready to partake in Hollywood’s Party of the Year.