Golden Globes 2026 Set to Kick Off Packed Awards Weekend
The 83rd Golden Globes Awards are set to take place on Sunday, Jan. 11, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ for U.S. audiences.[4][1] Comedian Nikki Glaser will host the ceremony, which is widely viewed as a key marker in Hollywood’s awards season.[4] Leading up to the show, organizers have branded a series of industry events as “Golden Week,” including nominee celebrations and style-focused gatherings in Los Angeles.[1]
This year’s Globes will also debut a new category honoring the best podcast, extending the show’s reach beyond film and television into one of the fastest-growing entertainment formats.[1] The Hollywood Reporter and Spotify are co-hosting a special Nominees Night Party recognizing the inaugural podcast contenders, with performances by artists including Mark Ronson, Chaka Khan, and John Legend.[1]
Red Carpet and Style Honors Draw Celebrity Lineup
Fashion and celebrity culture are also in the spotlight ahead of the ceremony. The WWD Style Awards, held during Golden Week, are set to honor Anderson, Demi Moore, Hailey Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian Barker for their style influence.[1] George Clooney will accept the red carpet visionary award on behalf of Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani, underscoring the close link between red-carpet fashion and Hollywood’s awards economy.[1]
ABC and other major outlets are positioning the Globes as “Hollywood’s biggest party of the year,” with broadcast and social media coverage aimed at viewers across the United States.[1] New and first-time nominees, including high-profile stars such as Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, were recently recognized at a dedicated celebration in Beverly Hills, adding momentum ahead of Sunday’s telecast.[1]
‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘The White Lotus’ Lead Awards Buzz
On the film side, industry watchers are closely tracking Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama “One Battle After Another”, which is widely expected to contend for multiple Golden Globes.[4] The film is nominated for best comedy film, with Anderson in the running for best director and Leonardo DiCaprio nominated for best actor.[4] The movie is currently streaming on HBO Max and remains in select theaters, positioning it to benefit from any awards bump in viewership.[4]
In television, HBO’s “The White Lotus” is the most-nominated series at this year’s Globes, leading the drama categories.[4] The show is up for best drama series, and its Season 3 cast has produced multiple acting nominees, including Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey and Aimee Lou Wood.[4] The series, already a critical and social-media favorite in the U.S., streams on HBO Max, making it widely accessible to viewers following the awards race.[4]
In limited series, Netflix’s “Adolescence” is emerging as a strong contender, with expectations that it could “run away” with several categories.[4] Co-creator Stephen Graham is nominated for best actor in a limited series, while Emmy winner Owen Cooper earned a nod for best supporting actor on TV.[4] With the show fully available to binge on Netflix, American audiences have an easy entry point ahead of Sunday’s results.[4]
Bruno Mars Announces Completion of First Solo Album in Nearly a Decade
In music news, Bruno Mars has confirmed that his long-awaited solo album is complete, marking his first standalone project in almost ten years.[3] The Grammy-winning artist revealed the update in a brief social media post, saying simply that his album is “done,” without providing a title or official release date.[3] The announcement comes after years of collaborations, including work with Lady Gaga and Rosé, and follows his 2016 hit album “24K Magic.”[3]
Entertainment outlets report that industry insiders are already speculating that a lead single could arrive as early as this week, though no date has been confirmed by Mars or his label.[3] For U.S. fans, the news signals the start of a major pop release cycle from one of the country’s most commercially successful performers, with expectations of heavy radio play and streaming once the project drops.[3] The timing also places Mars’ return in the middle of awards season, potentially setting up high-profile TV appearances later in the year.
Podcast Category Signals Changing Landscape of U.S. Entertainment
The introduction of a podcast category at the Golden Globes is being viewed within the industry as a notable acknowledgment of how Americans increasingly consume entertainment.[1] According to organizers, the new category is designed to honor talent in podcasting as a creative medium, putting it on a larger cultural stage alongside film and television.[1] The move reflects the rapid growth of podcasts across news, storytelling and celebrity-driven shows in the U.S. over the past few years.
With major platforms and studios investing heavily in audio content, recognition at a major awards show may help further legitimize podcasts as a central part of the entertainment ecosystem. For U.S. audiences, the category offers another avenue to see familiar voices and new creators highlighted during one of Hollywood’s most visible nights.
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