Golden Globes host Jo Koy is all smiles rolling out red carpet ahead of show
The Golden Globes are back with a blowout, televised ceremony.
The annual, Beverly Hills-based awards show has been obscured in recent years after a 2021 Los Angeles Times investigation revealed that the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (the awards’ voting body) did not have a single Black member.
However, this year, the Globes are back in their usual Sunday slot on CBS and hoping to regain viewers. The starry ceremony will be broadcast live from the Beverly Hilton Hotel and is hosted by comedian Jo Koy.
On Friday, the Globes announced its full roster of awards presenters, which includes Dua Lipa, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Banks, Jared Leto, Jodie Foster and more.
Films in contention for trophies at the 2024 ceremony include Barbie, which leads the pack with eight nominations followed by Oppenheimer (eight), Killers of the Flower Moon and Poor Things (seven each).
Stars including Leonardo DiCaprio, Margot Robbie, Emma Stone and Cillian Murphy are expected to arrive on the catwalk from 2pm Pacific Time (10pm GMT). The ceremony will then get underway at 5pm PT (1am GMT).
Follow along for live updates below.
What’s in the $500,000 luxury Golden Globes goodie bags?
As if attending a swanky party with your fellow Hollywood stars weren’t enough, the attendees of this year’s Golden Globes will also get to go home with a bagful of treats worth around half a million dollars.
But what’s inside? Here’s a peek:
Nicole Vassell7 January 2024 23:00
The Independent is ready and waiting at The Beverly Hilton
Hi everyone! I’m finally situated in the Beverly Hilton’s media centre after a classic credentials kerfuffle (bet DiCaprio doesn’t have to deal with this). I’ll be here all night to bring you live updates as well as greet the winners of each award as they come backstage to speak to the press.
Stay tuned and thanks for joining us!
The Beverly Hilton media centre
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Tom Murray7 January 2024 22:41
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Zuri Hall matched the red carpet with a ruby gown that looked like an ode to old Hollywood, adding a tinted lip and wavy hairdo. Two large bows lined the back, twisting the fabric down to the train.
Follow along as The Independent’s Kaleigh Werner reports on all of the best-dressed stars on this year’s red carpet.
Chelsea Ritschel7 January 2024 22:31
Who will win and who should win at tonight’s Golden Globes?
It’s nearly showtime – have you made your winner predictions yet?
If not, take a look at Adam White’s cheatsheet of what should – and will – win at tonight’s Golden Globes:
Nicole Vassell7 January 2024 22:30
What the stars are wearing
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Leah Talabi went with a long white dress with a high slit and midsection cut-out. The young filmmaker paired the stunning piece with a diamond encrusted choker necklace and matching open-toe heels.
Chelsea Ritschel7 January 2024 22:14
The best dressed stars on the 2024 Golden Globes red carpet
Attendees have started arriving on the red carpet at the iconic Beverly Hilton hotel ahead of the 81st annual Golden Globes.
For all of the latest on this year’s red carpet trends, follow along with The Independent’s best dressed list.
Chelsea Ritschel7 January 2024 22:02
WATCH: The Independent’s Chief Culture Reporter Jacob Stolworthy discusses Golden Globes
The Independent’s Chief Culture Reporter Jacob Stolworthy discusses Golden Globes
Nicole Vassell7 January 2024 22:00
The 2024 Golden Globe nominations in full
Here’s your rundown of the awards set to be handed out later tonight at this year’s Golden Globes:
Nicole Vassell7 January 2024 21:30
A look back at the best dressed at the 2023 Golden Globes
Who doesn’t love playing fashion police? The red carpets of award shows are the most exciting element for many, and 2024’s ceremony will surely bring a fun selection of looks to critique from the comfort of our sofas.
Here’s a look back at the heavy hitters from last year’s event, from Billy Porter to Lily James:
Nicole Vassell7 January 2024 21:00
Why were the 2022 Golden Globes boycotted by major stars?
Up until 2023, the Golden Globe Awards were run by a parent organisation called the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA).
However, in 2021 a Los Angeles Times exposé accused the HFPA of a lack of diversity in its voting membership as well as “ethical lapses” in its business conduct. At the time, the organisation did not have a single Black member.
It was accused of a “culture of corruption”, where companies were allegedly able to buy nominations or wins.
Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson condemned the HFPA
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As a result, more than 100 public relations firms announced they would no longer work with the Globes, and stars such as Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson condemned the HFPA. Cruise handed back his three trophies and Johannsson urged a boycott and recalled facing “sexist questions and remarks by certain HFPA members that bordered on sexual harassment”.
The broadcast for 2022 was cancelled and the awards went ahead without any big stars in attendance to present or collect the prizes.
In June 2023, California’s attorney general approved a plan to dissolve the Hollywood Foreign Press Association entirely – a radical move which many hope is a good indicator for the future of diversity and fairness conversations in entertainment going forward.
Nicole Vassell7 January 2024 20:00
Laura Davis is an entertainment aficionado who delves into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry. From Hollywood to Broadway, she offers readers an insider’s perspective on the world of movies, music, and pop culture.
