As Hollywood gears up for the unforgettable 2025 awards season, the Golden Globes, set for January 5, are just the beginning of the star-studded celebrations! While the days of lavish party-hopping between The Beverly Hilton and other top locations may have diminished due to industry changes, there's still an exciting lineup of events to toast this year's standout talents. Here’s everything you need to know for a weekend full of glamour and glitz.

Friday, January 3

**Palm Springs International Film Awards** *Location: Palm Springs Convention Center* The weekend kicks off with the Palm Springs International Film Awards, where stars including Timothée Chalamet, Ariana Grande, Nicole Kidman, and Angelina Jolie will hit the red carpet. This prestigious event serves as a perfect lead-up before they rush back to Los Angeles for the Golden Globes festivities.

**Golden Gala: An Evening of Excellence** *Location: The Beverly Hilton* This glamorous dinner event will see the Golden Globes present its honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award to Viola Davis and the Carol Burnett Award to Ted Danson. Meryl Streep will deliver a heartfelt presentation to Davis, while Mary Steenburgen will honor her husband Danson. Both legends will also be recognized during the live broadcast.

**WWD Style Awards** *Location: Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills* In a celebration of fashion, Women’s Wear Daily will host its inaugural WWD Style Awards, recognizing standout figures like Tracee Ellis Ross and Wes Gordon as part of the awards weekend kick-off.

Saturday, January 4

**Paramount Golden Globes Nominee Celebration** *Location: Cipriani Beverly Hills* Paramount Global, which includes Paramount Pictures and CBS, will host a toast to their nominees, with strong films like *Gladiator II* taking center stage ahead of the Globes.

**Spirit Awards Nominee Brunch** *Location: Hotel Casa del Mar* Film Independent is getting an early start with a celebratory brunch for its Spirit Awards nominees. Guests will enjoy delicious food as they come together to honor the next generation of filmmakers.

**W Magazine Best Performances Party** *Location: Chateau Marmont Penthouse* Join editor Sara Moonves and Lynn Hirschberg as they spotlight the stars featured in W Magazine’s annual Best Performances Issue.

**Amazon MGM Studios x Vanity Fair Party** *Location: Bar Marmont* Amazon will shine a light on its nominees, including films like *Mr. & Mrs. Smith*, in collaboration with Vanity Fair, ensuring a night full of celebrations for their acclaimed projects.

Sunday, January 5

**82nd Annual Golden Globes** *Location: The Beverly Hilton* The moment everyone has been waiting for arrives with the live broadcast of the Golden Globes, hosted by the hilarious Nikki Glaser. Expect surprises, moving speeches, and, of course, plenty of star power as the winners are revealed!

**Netflix Afterparty** *Location: Spago* With a whopping 36 nominations, Netflix will host a lavish afterparty to celebrate its talented nominees from shows like *Squid Game* and *Nobody Wants This* right after the Globes broadcast.

**Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Afterparty** *Location: Lavo* Stars of films like *Wicked* and *Twisters*, which garnered 14 nominations, will celebrate their honors at Universal’s dazzling afterparty.

**Young Hollywood & the Breakout Stars of 2024** *Location: Academy LA* In collaboration with The Thirst Project, this enchanting black-tie event will spotlight emerging stars like Bella Thorne and the D'Amelio sisters, ensuring the next generation shines just as brightly.

As we gear up for this thrilling weekend, stay tuned for more updates and exclusive insider details on these events. The Golden Globes are back and bigger than ever, promising unforgettable moments for fans and celebrities alike!