Starlet stepping onto Golden Globes 2026 red carpet with shimmering gown and paparazzi flash

Glaser Returns to Roast Globes

At a Glance

  • Nikki Glaser hosts the 83rd Golden Globe Awards live from Beverly Hilton
  • One Battle After Another tops film nods with nine, The White Lotus leads TV with six
  • Show airs Sunday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. EST on CBS and streams on Paramount+
  • Why it matters: First major awards show of 2026 season sets tone for Oscars race

Hollywood’s brightest stars stepped onto the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton as the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards officially kicked off awards season. George Clooney, Teyana Taylor, Julia Roberts and Noah Wyle were among the first arrivals, setting the tone for a night expected to deliver both glamour and sharp-edged humor.

Comedian Nikki Glaser returned to host after her well-received 2025 debut, promising barbs aimed at everyone in the room. Queen Latifah, Miley Cyrus, Pamela Anderson, Macaulay Culkin, Regina Hall, Ayo Edebiri and Charli XCX round out the presenter lineup.

Film Front-Runners

One Battle After Another dominated the movie categories with nine nominations. Sentimental Value followed with eight nods, while Sinners collected seven. The trio enter the night as the films to beat, setting up a heated contest for best picture honors.

TV Landscape

On the television side, The White Lotus topped the scoreboard with six nominations. British limited series Adolescence earned five nods, positioning the HBO hit as the one to watch during the telecast.

Host Promises Love-Fueled Roasts

Glaser told News Of Losangeles she writes every joke “from a place of love,” adding that anyone she targets should consider it a compliment.

> “If I do write a joke about you or do a joke to you, it’s because I admire you,” she said. “I don’t do jokes about people who I just don’t think are cool.”

She vowed that “everyone is fair game,” but admitted she reserves her sharpest material for stars she believes can take it.

Red-Carpet Kickoff

E!’s pre-show opened with Heated Rivalry breakout Hudson Williams, who sported a white-topped Armani jacket and Bvlgari jewels. Williams charmed the crowd with a quick tap dance and joked that while his schedule feels manageable, “I’m overwhelmed by emails.”

How to Watch

Viewers can catch the ceremony:

  • Network: CBS
  • Stream: Paramount+
  • Time: Sunday, Jan. 11 at 8 p.m. EST

News Of Losangeles has reporters on site for continuous updates from the carpet, inside the ballroom and after-parties.

The White Lotus and Adolescence compete at the Golden Globes with gold statuettes and Hollywood backdrop

Key Takeaways

  • Glaser’s second stint as host signals the Globes’ push to keep the show comedy-forward
  • One Battle After Another and The White Lotus head into the night as statistical favorites
  • CBS and Paramount+ partnership gives the ceremony its widest digital reach to date

Author

  • My name is Marcus L. Bennett, and I cover crime, law enforcement, and public safety in Los Angeles.

    Marcus L. Bennett is a Senior Correspondent for News of Los Angeles, covering housing, real estate, and urban development across LA County. A former city housing inspector, he’s known for investigative reporting that exposes how development policies and market forces impact everyday families.

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