Golden Globes Weekend Brings Major Spotlight to Film, TV and Podcasts
The entertainment industry is turning its attention to the 83rd Golden Globes Awards, which will take place on Sunday and air live on CBS while also streaming on Paramount+.[1][3] The ceremony, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, will honor achievements across film, television and, for the first time, podcasting.[1][3]
Organizers have branded the lead-up as “Golden Week,” with multiple events already underway in Los Angeles to celebrate nominees and expand the show’s cultural reach.[1] According to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, star power is expected to be particularly strong this year, with Glaser noting that the room will feature more major names than last year’s ceremony.[1]
New Podcast Category Marks a First for the Golden Globes
This year’s show introduces a new Best Podcast category, reflecting how audio storytelling has become a significant part of the broader entertainment landscape.[1] The category is designed to honor podcast talent and recognize the medium alongside traditional film and television formats.[1]
To highlight the new category, The Hollywood Reporter and Spotify hosted a special Nominees Night Party earlier in the week, featuring a headlining DJ set by Mark Ronson and performances from Chaka Khan, John Legend and Miles Caton.[1] The push around the category underscores how awards shows are adapting to changing audience habits and platform growth.[1]
Film Front-Runners: ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sentimental Value’
On the film side, awards buzz is centering on Paul Thomas Anderson’s dark comedy “One Battle After Another”, which is considered a leading contender in several major categories.[3] The film is nominated for Best Comedy Film, with Anderson up for Best Director and Leonardo DiCaprio nominated for Best Actor in a comedy.[3]
Another key title is the drama “Sentimental Value”, which has emerged as one of the most-nominated films heading into the show.[3] The movie, which follows a theater actress and her complicated relationship with her father, is up for Best Drama Film and has secured eight nominations, including supporting acting nods for Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård.[3]
How and Where Audiences Can Watch the Films
“One Battle After Another” is currently available to stream on HBO Max and is still playing in select theaters, giving viewers multiple options to see it before the awards.[3] “Sentimental Value” remains in limited theatrical release and is also available for home viewing purchase, allowing audiences to catch up on one of the most talked-about contenders.[3]
TV Standouts: ‘The White Lotus’ Leads Series Nominations
In television, HBO’s hit series “The White Lotus” is the most-nominated show of the year and is considered a major favorite in the drama categories.[3] The series is up for Best Drama Series, with its third season ensemble drawing significant recognition.[3]
Season 3 cast members Walton Goggins, Jason Isaacs, Carrie Coon, Parker Posey and Aimee Lou Wood have all received individual acting nominations, highlighting the show’s continued impact on prestige television.[3] The series remains available to stream on HBO Max, keeping it highly accessible for viewers following the awards conversation.[3]
Limited Series Spotlight: ‘Adolescence’
In the limited series categories, Netflix’s “Adolescence” is widely viewed as a strong contender and could emerge as one of the night’s major winners.[3] Co-creator Stephen Graham is nominated for Best Actor in a Limited Series, while Owen Cooper, already an Emmy winner, is up for Best Supporting Actor on TV.[3]
The show is available for binge-watching on Netflix, and its awards momentum is expected to drive further viewership as audiences look for buzzy limited series with critical recognition.[3]
Red Carpet and Style Honors Surrounding the Globes
Golden Globes weekend is also serving as a hub for fashion and style-focused events, with the WWD Style Awards held on January 9 as part of the broader Golden Week programming.[1] The event honored prominent figures including Anderson, Demi Moore, Hailey Bieber and Kourtney Kardashian Barker, underlining the close connection between Hollywood awards culture and the fashion industry.[1]
Additionally, George Clooney accepted the Red Carpet Visionary Award on behalf of designer Giorgio Armani, highlighting Armani’s longstanding influence on awards-season style.[1] These side events add to the overall spectacle surrounding the Globes, reinforcing the show’s role as both an entertainment and fashion touchpoint for U.S. audiences.[1]
Why This Weekend Matters for U.S. Entertainment
The combination of heavily nominated projects, the introduction of a podcast category and a full roster of surrounding events makes this Golden Globes weekend a key moment in the current U.S. entertainment cycle.[1][3] For studios and streamers, strong showings can translate into renewed viewing interest and renewed marketing campaigns, while for performers, it offers visibility at a time when awards recognition can shape upcoming casting and production decisions.[3]
With major stars set to attend and several closely watched races on both the film and television side, the ceremony is poised to drive much of the entertainment conversation in the coming days in the United States.[1][3]
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