THE 83RD ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES reached an average of 18 Million Total Viewers, according to Nielsen estimates.
Golden Globes programming on CBS and Paramount+ during the week (the 83rd GOLDEN GLOBES, “ET: LIVE ON THE GOLDEN GLOBES RED CARPET,” and new primetime special GOLDEN EVE) reached a combined 21 Million Viewers, according to Nielsen.
THE 83RD ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES delivered nearly 9M viewers (8.66M), ranking as the Most-Watched Awards Show since the Oscars (aired March 2, 2025) according to Nielsen Panel+Big Data Live+Same Day ratings.
The awards special was the #1 entertainment program of the week.
The awards special aired on CBS Sunday, Jan. 11 LIVE 8:00PM ET/ 5:00PM PT and again on the west coast 8:20pm - 11:40PM PT.
Nikki Glaser’s monologue garnered nearly 14MM+ views in the first 36 hours across Globes Globes social media platforms.
ET: LIVE ON THE GOLDEN GLOBES RED CARPET (7:00-8:00pm ET, the official Golden Globes pre show) averaged 3.40m Live+SD viewers according to Nielsen Panel+Big Data Live+Same Day ratings.
THE 83RD ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES had its most social show ever, generating 42M Social Engagements, up +5% YOY. [Source: SCR, 1/11/26, linear]
In Canada, THE 83RD ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBES was the MOST-WATCHED Golden Globes broadcast in Citytv history and the highest among A25-54 in six years, reaching 3.57M Canadians with year-over-year growth of +13% (2+) and an impressive +65% (A25-54).
[Source: Numeris. Ind 2+ and A25-54, Total Canada AMA (000) & Rch (000), Live + Same Day Viewing]
The #GoldenGlobes hashtag trended #1 Worldwide for 11 hours and #1 in 27 countries, with 19 additional Golden Globes related topics also trending. [Source: trends24.in, getdaytrends.com, 1/11/26]
With nearly 400 international Golden Globes Voters and a commitment to celebrate the global entertainment ecosystem, The Golden Globes was broadcast in 165 territories and licensed to 16 international distributors.
*Source: Reach based on Nielsen 6+ Minute qualifier.
Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market, today announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Golden Globes®, becoming the exclusive prediction market partner of the annual awards show. The collaboration will bring real-time, market-driven insights across the Golden Globes live events and a broad digital and editorial ecosystem touching fans' greatest passion points across entertainment, fashion and pop culture.
As part of the partnership, Polymarket will provide integrated branding and real-time market insights designed to enhance audience engagement at the official 2026 Golden Globes viewing party.
“The Golden Globes have long been a place where audiences debate and predict what will happen next,” said Shayne Coplan, Founder and CEO of Polymarket. “Polymarket reflects those expectations through markets spanning entertainment and culture, and this partnership brings that perspective directly into one of awards season’s biggest moments. By pairing cultural debate with market-based probabilities, we’re giving fans a new, more interactive way to follow the show as it unfolds.”
"Our partnership with Polymarket unlocks a groundbreaking new frontier, redefining how audiences engage with and connect to the content they love," said Craig Perreault, President, Penske Media Corporation. "Deepening the connection between fans and their favorite films, shows, and actors strengthens the entertainment industry and highlights the award-winning content celebrated at the Golden Globes."
The 83rd Annual Golden Globes will air on Sunday, January 11, 2026 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.*. The Golden Globes®, “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television, and now podcasting. Polymarket insights will be featured across the broader Golden Globes ecosystem.
About Polymarket
Polymarket is the world's largest prediction market. On Polymarket, traders predict the outcome of future events and win when they are right. As traders react to breaking news in real-time, market prices are the best gauge of the likelihood of events occurring. Institutions, individuals, and the media rely on these forecasts to report the news and better understand the future. Across politics, current events, pop culture, and more, billions of dollars of predictions have been made so far on Polymarket.
About Golden Globes®
As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.
Today, the Golden Globes® announced the lineup of presenters for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, which will air live on Sunday, January 11, 2026, (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/5:00-8:00 PM, live PT) on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.* Presenters for the first major award show of the season will take the stage alongside returning host, acclaimed Golden Globe, GRAMMY®, and Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser.
Presenters for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes® include:
Amanda Seyfried
Ana de Armas
Ayo Edebiri
Charli xcx
Chris Pine
Colman Domingo
Connor Storrie
Dakota Fanning
Dave Franco
Diane Lane
George Clooney
Hailee Steinfeld
Hudson Williams
Jason Bateman
Jennifer Garner
Joe Keery
Judd Apatow
Julia Roberts
Justin Hartley
Kathryn Hahn
Keegan-Michael Key
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Hart
Kyra Sedgwick
Lalisa Manobal
Luke Grimes
Macaulay Culkin
Marlon Wayans
Melissa McCarthy
Mila Kunis
Miley Cyrus
Minnie Driver
Orlando Bloom
Pamela Anderson
Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Queen Latifah
Regina Hall
Sean Hayes
Snoop Dogg
Wanda Sykes
Will Arnett
Zoë Kravitz
The Golden Globes®, often referred to as “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television, and now podcasting. Multi-Emmy Award®-winning producing duo Glenn Weiss and Ricky Kirshner of White Cherry Entertainment (WCE) will return as executive producing showrunners for the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide. This year's votes were again tabulated by KPMG, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm.
*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
About Golden Globes®
As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.
About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‐generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct‐to‐Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most‐watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
“DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2026” RANG IN THE NEW YEAR WITH A RECORD-BREAKING MULTI-CITY CELEBRATION FEATURING 42 PERFORMERS ACROSS NEW YORK CITY’S TIMES SQUARE, LAS VEGAS, CHICAGO, PUERTO RICO, AND BEYOND
The Broadcast Marked the Largest Lineup and Longest Telecast in the Show’s More Than 50-Year History
[EDITOR’S NOTE]: For select show photos, click HERE; GETTY Images HERE
For show clips, visit the NYRE Instagram HERE
New York, NY (January 1, 2026) – ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, once again proved that “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” (NYRE) remains the destination for New Year’s Eve, delivering hours of live performances and celebrations from across the country, culminating in the iconic countdown to midnight in New York’s Times Square. Now in its more than 50th year, the celebration returned with its most expansive broadcast to date, featuring 42 superstar performers across New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico, and beyond. Las Vegas closed out the night with the city’s largest-ever New Year’s Eve fireworks display, launched simultaneously from 10 casinos along the Strip.
Hosted by Ryan Seacrest and Rita Ora from New York’s Times Square, the multi-city celebration spanned the nation with GRAMMY®-winning Chicago native Chance the Rapper leading NYRE’s first-ever live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago. In Las Vegas, NFL legend Rob Gronkowski returned alongside Julianne Hough in her NYRE co-hosting debut, while actress and producer Roselyn Sánchez hosted from Puerto Rico.
This year’s broadcast expanded with an additional hour and a half of programming and delivered the soundtrack of the year, representing more than 925 million total monthly Spotify listeners and 102 billion streams across nearly 100 songs performed throughout the night. For the third year, NYRE aired live across 150+ iHeartRadio stations nationwide and streamed live on the iHeartRadio app, including Z100 New York, KIIS-FM Los Angeles, KISS FM Chicago, Q102 Philly, THE NEW MIX 102.9 Dallas, and more.
The official NYRE Spotify playlist, celebrating the music of artists performing on the show, is available HERE.
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” Show Highlights from New York’s Times Square Include:
- Legendary music icon Diana Ross rang in 2026 with a live headlining performance from Times Square, ushering in the new year with a career-spanning medley of classics including “I’m Coming Out,” “The Boss,” “Upside Down,” “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” and “Tomorrow.”
- R&B powerhouse Ciara energized the Times Square crowd with a high-energy medley featuring “Level Up,” “The Party Has Just Begun,” “Goodies,” “Oh,” “Low,” and “1, 2 Step,” with portions mashed up with “Nice n’ Sweet” and “Whatz Up, Whatz Up,” backed by a full dance ensemble.
- K-pop trailblazers LE SSERAFIM delivered a dynamic global moment from the Times Square stage with a performance of “SPAGHETTI” and “CRAZY.”
- GRAMMY® Award-winning country group Little Big Town brought country hits to Times Square with a celebratory medley of “Better Man,” “Boondocks,” and “Wine Beer Whiskey.”
- GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Maren Morris, in a performance sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line, delivered a standout set featuring “The Bones,” “80s Mercedes,” and “The Middle.”
All eyes were on Las Vegas as Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough led a star-studded lineup of performances:
- AJR brought high-energy anthems with performances of “Bang!” and “The Big Goodbye.”
- The All-American Rejects delivered crowd-pleasing favorites including “Move Along” and a medley of “Dirty Little Secret” and “Easy Come, Easy Go.”
- Mariah Carey, the five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning global icon, dipped into some of her most canonical hits including “Obsessed,” “In Your Feelings,” and “It’s Like That.”
- New Kids on the Block energized the crowd with “You Got It (The Right Stuff),” followed by “The Whisper” and a rousing transition into “Shout.”
- Pitbull, joined by Lil Jon and Filmore, celebrated with high-octane performances of “Damn I Love Miami,” “Give Me Everything,” and “Yeehaw.”
The West Coast celebration continued with a dynamic slate of performances spanning hip-hop, pop, rock, and global sounds:
- Alt-rock trailblazers 4 Non Blondes led a crowd sing-along with their iconic and TikTok-viral hit “What’s Up.”
- 50 Cent, the GRAMMY® Award-winning hip-hop icon, commanded the stage with party anthem “In Da Club,” alongside a hit-filled medley including “P.I.M.P.,” “Candy Shop,” “Hate It Or Love It,” “How We Do,” “Magic Stick,” “Disco Inferno,” “21 Questions,” and “Many Men.”
- BigXthaPlug arrived with a hard-hitting medley of “The Largest” and “All The Way,” bringing his signature Southern hip-hop sound to the broadcast.
- DJ Cassidy brought his trailblazing Pass the Mic Live! experience to NYRE, uniting hip-hop icons Busta Rhymes, T.I., and Wyclef Jean for two explosive medley performances featuring classics including “Ready or Not,” “We Trying to Stay Alive,” “Bring Em Out,” “Ante Up (Remix),” “Look At Me Now,” “Live Your Life,” “Pass the Courvoisier Part II,” “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Auld Lang Syne,” “Whatever You Like,” “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Can See,” “Maria Maria,” and “No Woman No Cry.”
- Charlie Puth performed fan favorites including “Changes,” “See You Again,” and “We Don’t Talk Anymore.”
- Demi Lovato closed out her set with a powerful three-song run featuring “Sorry to Myself,” “Heart Attack,” and “Sorry Not Sorry.”
- Goo Goo Dolls performed “Iris” and “Not Goodbye (Close My Eyes)” with Love Island fan favorite Iris Kendall and partner TJ Palma spotted in the audience.
- Jess Glynne brought feel-good anthem and TikTok viral sensation “Hold My Hand” and hit “Rather Be” to the celebration.
- The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X from KPop Demon Hunters — EJAE, Audrey Nuna, and REI AMI — took the stage with a genre-blending performance of “Golden,” marking a standout pop-culture crossover moment.
- GRAMMY® Award-winning singer-songwriter Leon Thomas showcased his dynamic artistry with a soulful performance of “MUTT.”
- Jessie Murph brought raw emotion to performances of “Blue Strips” and “Forever,” joined by 6lack.
- Chart-topping country star Jordan Davis shared fan favorites including “Bar None” and “I Ain’t Sayin’.”
- Madison Beer brought her signature polish to a medley of her hits “Make You Mine” and “Bittersweet.”
- Global hitmakers OneRepublic performed a hit-packed set including “I Lived,” “I Ain’t Worried,” and “Counting Stars.”
- Rock legend Rick Springfield returned with his timeless anthem “Jessie’s Girl.”
- Country hitmaker Russell Dickerson performed “Happen to Me,” while rising artist Tucker Wetmore followed with a medley of “Wind Up Missin’ You” and “Brunette.”
- International pop star Zara Larsson brought the energy with a vibrant medley of “Lush Life” and “Midnight Sun.”
Elsewhere across the country, NYRE spotlighted standout performances from Coast to Coast:
- Co-host Chance the Rapper performed “No More Old Men” alongside special guest Jamila Woods from NYRE’s first-ever live Central Time Zone countdown.
- In Puerto Rico, Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning global reggaeton icon Daddy Yankee represented the island with a high-energy performance featuring “Daddy Yankee: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 0/66,” “Bonita,” and “Sonríele,” celebrating Puerto Rico’s musical legacy.
- Additional performances from across the country included Chappell Roan, who delivered a standout performance of “The Subway” from Kansas City, and Post Malone, who rang in the new year from Nashville with performances of “That’s My Story,” “What The Cowgirls Do,” and “Amarillo Sky.”
Additional “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” Highlights:
- Rivals Party Animals and Savannah Bananas went head to head in a live dance battle from Vegas to Times Square with Seacrest, Gronkowski, and Hough showing off their own dance moves.
- Seacrest also hosted the fastest game of Wheel of Fortune LIVE in Times Square.
- Influencer Mikey Angelo delivered an epic “rap” recap highlighting the biggest pop culture moments of 2025.
- Mickey and Minnie Mouse brought classic Disney magic to the celebration with a special appearance.
- Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles joined the celebration during a Marriott-branded segment.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
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Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) today announced the first slate of honorees for the upcoming WWD Style Awards taking place on January 9, 2026, at Regent Santa Monica Beach. The WWD Style Awards event is presented by Amazon Beauty, Donna Karan New York, and IHG Hotels & Resorts.
As part of ‘Golden Week,’ celebrating Hollywood’s most-watched red carpet, the WWD Style Awards spotlight the ingenuity, influence, and artistry shaping the most visible fashion and beauty moments of the year. The WWD Style Awards honorees represent the creative forces defining red carpet style, creating moments that resonate globally and become part of cultural history.
“The WWD Style Awards celebrate the true foundation of our industry: the unique combination of craft, commerce, and culture. In 2026, we honor the visionaries who not only create red carpet magic but define the entire conversation,” said Amanda Smith, CEO of Fairchild Media Group. “From the runway to the red carpet, their influence drives global trends and inspires a generation. They embody the innovation and influence that WWD stands for, every single day.”
Initial 2026 WWD Style Award Honorees Include:
- Red Carpet Visionary: Giorgio Armani
- Fashion Icon: Demi Moore
- Beauty Icon: Pamela Anderson
- Red Carpet Makeup Artist of the Year: Gucci Westman
- Style Trailblazer: Hailey Bieber
- Red Carpet Hair Stylist of the Year: Adir Abergel
- Red Carpet Skin Savior of the Year: Lord Gavin Valentine
- Wellness Entrepreneur of the Year: Kourtney Kardashian Barker
- Red Carpet Watch of the Year: Omega
Academy Award–winning actor George Clooney will accept the Red Carpet Visionary Award, honoring the work of the late Giorgio Armani. Cindy Crawford will accept the Red Carpet Watch of the Year Award on behalf of Omega, marking her more than 30-year legacy as a global ambassador for the brand. Honorees will be joined by A-list clients and guests, with additional honorees and attendees to be announced.
WWD will be joined on the Style Awards red carpet by Tefi Pessoa. Pessoa will bring her signature perspective to talent arrivals and standout moments on the Style Awards carpet as part of WWD’s awards season reporting.
WWD will continue to bring its authoritative lens to red carpet fashion and beauty throughout the weekend with digital features, livestream programming, commerce, and social storytelling across platforms.
Tune in January 11, 2026, for WWD’s coverage LIVE from the Golden Globes® red carpet, distributed on WWD.com, WWD IG, Youtube, Tiktok and X, the Red Carpet Beauty storefront on Amazon.com/RedCarpetBeauty, and Amazon Live.
About WWD
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends for leading retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, trend-makers, and global consumers. Founded in 1910 by Edmund Fairchild and helmed for over two decades by legendary publisher John B. Fairchild, WWD has been the daily media of record and the industry voice of authority for over 115 years. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation under Fairchild Media Group, WWD reaches a global audience of nearly 16 million+ every month across print, digital, mobile, video, social, and events, including the annual WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit and Global Summits in 3 international markets. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity, and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first.
About Donna Karan New York
Donna Karan New York revolutionized women's fashion in 1984 with Seven Easy Pieces, a groundbreaking system that made dressing effortless, sophisticated, and empowering. Now under the ownership of G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. since 2016, the brand entered a new chapter with its 2024 relaunch. While staying true to its original vision, the iconic Donna Karan New York has evolved to meet the needs of the modern woman, offering designs that inspire confidence with timeless, versatile pieces that seamlessly integrate into daily life. With expanded distribution, Donna Karan New York continues to bring its signature style to a broader audience, resonating with women globally.
About IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. With a family of 20 hotel brands and IHG One Rewards, one of the world's largest hotel loyalty programs with over 145 million members, IHG has more than one million rooms and 6,800 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,300 properties.
- Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent, InterContinental, Vignette Collection, Kimpton, Hotel Indigo
- Premium: voco hotels, Ruby, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
- Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels
- Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
- Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 385,000 people work across IHG's hotels and corporate offices globally.
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Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced that legend Diana Ross will illuminate Times Square and usher in the new year with a dazzling live performance as the 2026 headliner for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” (NYRE), the nation’s most-watched New Year’s Eve celebration. Ross anchors the most expansive and musically diverse telecast and lineup in the show’s more than 50-year history, with 39 artists appearing across New York, Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and more, live on Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 8:00 p.m.–4:00 a.m. EDT on ABC, next day on Hulu.
Ross will step onto the world’s most iconic stage to celebrate with millions and welcome a new year with style, magic, and unforgettable music in what will be a defining moment in the show’s history. Her headline performance promises a spectacular blend of glamour and a timeless medley of hits including “I’m Coming Out” and “Upside Down,” which has seen a 373% surge in streams since being featured in season 5 of “Stranger Things.” With 12 Billboard Hot 100 No. 1s with The Supremes, the most of any American group, or female group in history, and six solo Hot 100 No. 1s, Ross remains one of the most beloved and influential artists in pop culture.
“Together we begin a new year. Let’s embrace a new beginning, new opportunities, new joy — a celebration of love, where we all come together as we begin 2026,” said Diana Ross.
Ross joins the previously announced lineup of superstar performers set to deliver electrifying sets across the show’s multi-city broadcast: 4 Non Blondes, 50 Cent, 6lack, AJR, BigXthaPlug, Chance the Rapper, Charlie Puth, Chappell Roan, Ciara, Demi Lovato, DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! Starring Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef Jean, Filmore, Goo Goo Dolls, Jess Glynne, Jessie Murph, Jordan Davis, KPop Demon Hunters: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X - EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI, Leon Thomas, LE SSERAFIM, Lil Jon, Little Big Town, Madison Beer, Maren Morris, sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line, Mariah Carey, New Kids on the Block, OneRepublic, Pitbull, Post Malone, Rick Springfield, Russell Dickerson, The All-American Rejects, Tucker Wetmore, and Zara Larsson.
With an additional hour and a half of programming, this year marks the longest NYRE telecast ever, featuring the soundtrack of the year, with 850 million total monthly Spotify listeners across the lineup and more than 85 songs performed.
Ryan Seacrest will lead NYRE along with co-host Rita Ora from New York’s Times Square, joined by GRAMMY®-winning hometown native Chance the Rapper leading the first-ever “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago, and NFL legend Rob Gronkowski returns to Las Vegas alongside multi-hyphenate performer Julianne Hough, who makes her NYRE co-hosting debut as they take over the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Details for the Puerto Rico celebration will be announced soon.
This marks the third consecutive year that Dick Clark Productions and iHeartMedia, the leading audio media company in America, will broadcast “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” live across 150 iHeartRadio stations nationwide including Z100 New York, KIIS-FM Los Angeles, KISS FM Chicago, Q102 Philly, THE NEW MIX 102.9 Dallas, and more. Music fans across the country can listen in to iHeartRadio stations to catch “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026,” live on Tuesday, December 31, beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST. The show will also be available to stream live on the iHeartRadio app.
The No. 1 New Year’s Eve special every year, ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” has consistently delivered unforgettable moments, from Taylor Swift’s 1989 Times Square medley and Jennifer Lopez’s sky-high performance to recent electrifying sets by Sabrina Carpenter, Lenny Kravitz, Alanis Morissette, Jonas Brothers and Duran Duran lighting up stages nationwide. Last year, Carrie Underwood capped the night with a show-stopping Times Square performance as the broadcast drew more than 29 million Total Viewers at midnight.
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Ryan Seacrest, Michael Dempsey and Barry Adelman serving as executive producers.
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Source: Nielsen National Live+Same Day Panel Only Program Ratings for 12/31/24.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
Today, ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the nationwide performer lineup for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” (NYRE), the country’s most-watched New Year’s Eve celebration. Kicking off in New York and continuing through Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and beyond, this year’s show will feature its most expansive slate of musical artists yet, with dozens of performances across multiple time zones, Wednesday, Dec. 31 from 8:00 pm-4:00am EDT on ABC, next day on Hulu.
This year marks the longest telecast in the show’s history, including an additional hour and a half of programming and featuring the soundtrack of the year, with more than 850 Million total monthly Spotify listeners across the lineup and more than 85 songs performed.
Superstar performers include:
- 4 Non Blondes
- 50 Cent
- 6lack
- AJR
- BigXthaPlug
- Chance the Rapper
- Charlie Puth
- Chappell Roan
- Ciara
- Demi Lovato
- DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live! Starring Busta Rhymes, T.I. & Wyclef Jean
- Filmore
- Goo Goo Dolls
- Jess Glynne
- Jessie Murph
- Jordan Davis
- KPop Demon Hunters: The Singing Voices of HUNTR/X - EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI
- Leon Thomas
- LE SSERAFIM
- Lil Jon
- Little Big Town
- Madison Beer
- Maren Morris, sponsored by Carnival Cruise Line
- Mariah Carey
- New Kids on the Block
- OneRepublic
- Pitbull
- Post Malone
- Rick Springfield
- Russell Dickerson
- The All-American Rejects
- Tucker Wetmore
- Zara Larsson
*Times Square headliner and special guests to be announced soon.
This year’s broadcast will be led by Ryan Seacrest and co-host Rita Ora from New York’s Times Square, with GRAMMY®-winning hometown native Chance the Rapper leading the first-ever “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” live Central Time Zone countdown from Chicago, and NFL legend Rob Gronkowski returns alongside multi-hyphenate performer Julianne Hough, who makes her NYRE co-hosting debut as they take over the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Details for the Puerto Rico celebration will be announced soon.
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” airs Wednesday, December 31, live on ABC beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST, and next day on Hulu.
This marks the third consecutive year that Dick Clark Productions and iHeartMedia, the leading audio media company in America, will broadcast “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” live across 150 iHeartRadio stations nationwide including Z100 New York, KIIS-FM Los Angeles, KISS FM Chicago, Q102 Philly, THE NEW MIX 102.9 Dallas, and more. Music fans across the country can listen in to iHeartRadio stations to catch “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026,” live on Tuesday, December 31, beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST. The show will also be available to stream live on the iHeartRadio app.
The No. 1 New Year’s Eve special for more than 50 years, ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” has consistently delivered unforgettable moments, from Taylor Swift’s 1989 Times Square medley and Jennifer Lopez’s sky-high performance to recent electrifying sets by Sabrina Carpenter, Lenny Kravitz, Alanis Morissette, Jonas Brothers and Duran Duran lighting up stages nationwide. Last year, Carrie Underwood capped the night with a show-stopping Times Square performance as the broadcast drew more than 29 million Total Viewers at midnight.
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Ryan Seacrest, Michael Dempsey and Barry Adelman serving as executive producers.
Follow “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on Facebook, X, Instagram,TikTok YouTube, and Threads, join the conversation with #RockinEve and get the latest news and updates at NewYearsRockinEve.com.
Source: Nielsen National Live+Same Day Panel Only Program Ratings for 12/31/24.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
THE 61st ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS AIRS
MAY 17, 2026 LIVE FROM LAS VEGAS, EXCLUSIVELY ON
PRIME VIDEO
The Award Celebration Returns to the Renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena
The Excitement Continues with Additional ACM Awards Week Events to be Announced Early 2026
Nashville, TN — December 1, 2025 — Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that the 61st Academy of Country Music Awards will return to the dazzling city of Las Vegas following three successful years in Texas. Taking place from the world-renowned MGM Grand Garden Arena, the award celebration will stream live on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Sunday, May 17, 2026, continuing the groundbreaking legacy of the ACM Awards as the first-ever major awards show to livestream exclusively.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to return to MGM Grand for the 61st ACM Awards next May, a place that holds a lot of history and special memories for the Academy. It truly feels like a homecoming for us,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO, Academy of Country Music. “There’s no better place to host an exciting, global Country Music celebration than fabulous Las Vegas!”
“2026 is going to be a very special year for the ACMs, and partnering with MGM Resorts strengthens our deep commitment to delivering world-class entertainment and experiences for Country Music fans and partners alike,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions.
The announcement follows 2025’s historic 60th anniversary show, which delivered an unforgettable night hosted by Reba McEntire and featured powerhouse performances and appearances from over 40 artists, including Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Keith Urban, Lainey Wilson, LeAnn Rimes, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Wynonna Judd, and more. The broadcast reached audiences in over 240 countries and territories, solidifying the ACM Awards' place as a global music phenomenon.
Returning to the Sunday night timeslot, the 61st ACM Awards promises to build on the momentum of its milestone year, celebrating the artists, collaborations, and moments that continue to shape Country Music. Additional details will be announced in the coming months. ACM Awards Week will kick off in Las Vegas on Friday, May 15. Tickets for the 61st ACM Awards and surrounding ACM Awards Week events will go on sale early 2026. Follow the Academy of Country Music on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok, join the conversation with #ACMawards, and sign up for the FREE ACM A-List to be the first to know the latest news and for exclusive pre-sale opportunities.
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. Since forming its partnership for the 57th ACM Awards, the show has been hosted by legends Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Reba McEntire, featured the biggest collaborations with superstar pairings such as Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs, Dua Lipa and Chris Stapleton, Rascal Flatts and Backstreet Boys, and became the first Country Music awards show to be nominated for an Emmy® Award.
About the Academy of Country Music
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown over the past 60 years into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 continues to be a landmark year for the Academy, with the success of the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, which returned to the Dallas Cowboys' world headquarters in Texas for a third consecutive year and streamed live to a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About Prime Video
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info, visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
About MGM Grand Garden Arena
The MGM Grand Garden Arena is home to concerts, championship boxing and premier sporting and special events. The Arena offers comfortable seating for as many as 16,800 with excellent sightlines and state-of-the-art acoustics, lighting and sound. Prominent events to date have included world championship fights between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Canelo Alvarez as well as Floyd Mayweather vs. Manny Pacquiao; and concerts by The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, George Strait, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, U2, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Jimmy Buffett and the Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert. The MGM Grand Garden Arena also has been home to annual events including the Academy of Country Music Awards, the Billboard Music Awards, the Latin GRAMMY Awards, iHeartRadio Music Festival, Pac-12 Men’s Basketball Championship and Frozen Fury NHL pre-season games hosted by the Los Angeles Kings.
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ABC and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the co-hosts for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” (NYRE) the nation’s most-watched New Year’s Eve celebration. Returning to the heart of Times Square, Ryan Seacrest is once again joined by chart-topping artist and global entertainer Rita Ora, who will help lead the night’s iconic New York countdown.
This year’s show will span multiple time zones, with celebrations kicking off in New York and continuing through Las Vegas, Chicago, Puerto Rico and beyond. In Chicago, GRAMMY®-winning independent innovator, humanitarian and proud hometown native Chance the Rapper joins the broadcast as co-host to help welcome in the new year from the Midwest and lead the live Central Time Zone countdown. In Las Vegas, NFL legend Rob Gronkowski returns alongside multi-hyphenate performer and presenter Julianne Hough, who makes her “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” co-hosting debut as they take over the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Details for the Puerto Rico celebration will be announced soon.
“Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” airs Wednesday, December 31, live on ABC beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST, and next day on Hulu.
The No. 1 New Year’s Eve special every year, ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” has consistently delivered unforgettable moments, from Taylor Swift’s 1989 Times Square medley and Jennifer Lopez’s sky-high performance to recent electrifying sets by Sabrina Carpenter, Lenny Kravitz, Alanis Morissette, Jonas Brothers and Duran Duran lighting up stages nationwide. Last year, Carrie Underwood capped the night with a show-stopping Times Square performance as the broadcast drew more than 29 million Total Viewers at midnight. NYRE 2026 promises to keep the momentum going with another major performer lineup set to be unveiled in the coming weeks.
ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026” is produced by Dick Clark Productions, with Ryan Seacrest, Michael Dempsey and Barry Adelman serving as executive producers.
Follow “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest” on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok and Threads, join the conversation with #RockinEve and get the latest news and updates at NewYearsRockinEve.com.
Source: Nielsen National Live+Same Day Panel Only Program Ratings for 12/31/24.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
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New York, NY | October 29, 2025 – Last night, Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) hosted its annual star-studded WWD Honors ceremony and dinner. Timed for the first evening of WWD’s Apparel and Retail CEO Summit at Cipriani South Street in New York City, the WWD Honors program celebrates retail leaders and design luminaries who have performed at the highest business level and made immeasurable contributions to the industry over the course of the past year.
The ceremony awarded Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti with the evening’s highest honor, the John B. Fairchild Honor accepted by Mr. Giammetti and presented by Anne Hathaway. The Honor recognizes Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti’s enduring influence and impact on the global fashion industry. Past winners of the John B. Fairchild Honor include Ralph Lauren, Karl Lagerfeld, Leonard Lauder, Giorgio Armani, Miuccia Prada, Tommy Hilfiger, Maria Grazia Chiuri, and Brunello Cucinello.
Further 2025 WWD Honors recipients include Sarah Burton who was awarded with the Womenswear Designer of the Year Honor for Givenchy presented by Sidney Toledano; and Willy Chavarria who received the Menswear Designer of the Year Honor, on the 10th anniversary of his namesake brand, presented by Jeremy Pope.
WWD also proudly recognized:
- Patrice Louvet, President & Chief Executive Officer, Ralph Lauren Corporation: Edward Nardoza Honor for CEO Creative Leadership
- Tapestry Inc.: Company of the Year, Public - accepted by Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO of Coach
- Veronica Beard: Company of the Year, Private - accepted by Veronica Miele Beard, Co-Founder and Veronica Swanson Beard, Co-Founder
- InterParfums: Beauty Company of the Year, Public - accepted by Jean Madar, Co-Founder
- Peach & Lily: Beauty Company of the Year, Private - accepted by Alicia Yoon, CEO
- Tag Heuer: Watch Brand of the Year - accepted by Béatrice Goasglas, President Americas
- Tiffany & Co.: Jewelry Brand of the Year - accepted by Michael Burke, Chairman & CEO of LVMH Fashion Group
Notable guests included Tory Burch, Laverne Cox, Colman Domingo, Meredith Duxbury, West Duchovny, Karen Elson, Ella Emhoff, Ariana Greenblatt, Iman, Lilli Kay, Lauren Bush Lauren and David Lauren, Suni Lee, Ego Nwodim, Olivia Palermo and Johannes Huebl, Tefi Pessoa, AnnaSophia Robb, Lauren Santo Domingo, Adam Shulman, Justice Smith, Vera Wang and more.
Real time coverage available on Instagram @wwd.
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Abby Kalicka – Penske Media Corporation akalicka@pmc.com
About WWD
Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) provides a balance of timely, credible business news and key fashion trends for leading retailers, designers, manufacturers, marketers, financiers, Wall Street analysts, international moguls, media executives, ad agencies, trend-makers, and global consumers. Founded in 1910 by Edmund Fairchild and helmed for over two decades by legendary publisher John B. Fairchild, WWD has been the daily media of record and the industry voice of authority for over 115 years. Operated and published by Penske Media Corporation under Fairchild Media Group, WWD reaches a global audience of nearly 16 million+ every month across print, digital, mobile, video, social, and events, including the annual WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit and Global Summits in 3 international markets. As an increasingly complex marketplace heightens the need for information and competitive intelligence, WWD delivers spirited coverage with frequency, integrity, and a legacy of getting it right and getting it first.
Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP), the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming, announced the premiere of “Golden Eve,” a new annual primetime special honoring recipients of the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Award, airing nationally on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET/5:00 PM PT on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+.
The special will air as a marquee event during Golden Week, a new dynamic week-long experience across Paramount platforms as well as celebratory kick-off events ahead of the 83rd Annual Golden Globes®, the first major award show of the season, airing live Sunday, January 11, 2026 and hosted by acclaimed Golden Globe, GRAMMY® and Emmy®-nominated comedian and actress Nikki Glaser.
"We are so excited to expand our partnership with CBS and bring the Golden Globes to an even wider audience across the Paramount portfolio," said Jay Penske, CEO of Dick Clark Productions. "With 'Golden Eve,' we will celebrate the industry's most talented and influential figures, recognizing the recipients of the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award and Carol Burnett Award. This is a chance to properly honor those who have so profoundly shaped our culture with more than a 2-minute awards moment. This event and special will occur during 'Golden Week,' a premier cross-platform initiative with CBS that transforms the Globes into a multi-day cultural event, making it a cornerstone of the awards season."
“CBS has long championed excellence in arts and entertainment and that will continue in 2026,” said Amy Reisenbach, President, CBS Entertainment. “With ‘Golden Eve’ and Golden Week, we’ll celebrate the Golden Globes across CBS and Paramount, creating an immersive experience that brings viewers closer to one of Hollywood’s most iconic events.”
“The Golden Globes has always honored the achievements of remarkable talents. With ‘Golden Eve,’ we’ll give viewers a more intimate look at our honorees’ legacies and bring audiences closer to these icons,” said Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes. “We’re excited to create an unforgettable night of award television with CBS and Paramount as we celebrate these legends.”
Following the success of last year’s inaugural Golden Gala honoring Cecil B. DeMille Award recipient Viola Davis and Carol Burnett Award recipient Ted Danson, the 2026 edition evolves into “Golden Eve,” offering viewers an unprecedented insider’s look at the honorees' legacy, personal stories, and unforgettable Golden Globes moments. The exclusive special will feature curated career retrospectives, never-before-seen footage, and in-depth conversations with the honorees. More details about “Golden Eve” and Golden Week will be announced soon.
First created in 1952 and honoring the eponymous director, the Cecil B. DeMille Award has been bestowed on 69 honorees drawn from Hollywood’s greatest and most iconic talents, including Walt Disney, Audrey Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand, Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks and Oprah Winfrey. The Carol Burnett Award, created in 2019 and initially awarded to its namesake, is presented to an honoree who has made outstanding contributions to television on or off screen. The recipient is selected based on their body of work and the lasting impact of their television career achievements on both the industry and audiences.
The Golden Globes, “Hollywood’s Party of the Year®,” is the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television, and now podcasting. Dick Clark Productions will plan, host and produce the annual Golden Globes, which has been viewed in more than 185 countries and territories worldwide.
About Golden Globes®
As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.
About Paramount, a Skydance Corporation
Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (Nasdaq: PSKY) is a leading, next‐generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct‐to‐Consumer, and TV Media. The Company’s portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Television, CBS – America’s most‐watched broadcast network, CBS News, Nickelodeon, MTV, BET, Comedy Central, Showtime, Paramount+, Pluto TV, and Skydance’s Animation, Film, Television, Interactive/Games, and Sports divisions. For more information please visit www.paramount.com.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world’s largest owner and producer of televised live event entertainment programming including “The Golden Globes,” the largest awards show in the world to celebrate the best of film, television and podcasting, “American Music Awards,” “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” the No. 1 entertainment special in America, “Golden Eve,” “Academy of Country Music Awards,” “Billboard Music Awards,” “Rising Stars of Country Music,” Emmy®-winning series “So You Think You Can Dance,” and “American Bandstand,” the iconic and groundbreaking cultural phenomenon that defined a generation. Dick Clark Productions also possesses one of the world’s most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
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CBS | Kate Fisher, KHFisher@cbs.com | Sienna Sanders, Sienna.sanders@cbs.com
Today, CBS and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) announced that Rod Stewart will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the “2025 American Music Awards” (AMAs) in recognition of his incomparable career, body of work, and unparalleled contributions to music for nearly six decades, honoring his lasting legacy and continued influence on generations of artists and fans. He will also deliver a performance of one of his timeless classics, marking his first time on the AMAs stage since 2004.
A two-time inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Stewart’s extraordinary catalog includes 19 platinum and multi-platinum certified albums in the US. Among his more than 50 hit songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and 16 Hot 100 top 10 chart-toppers are songs like, “Maggie May,” “Hot Legs,” “Infatuation,” “Do You Think I’m Sexy,” “Some Guys Have All the Luck,” “Tonight’s The Night,” and “Forever Young.” His dynamic live performances have made him one of the most successful touring artists in music history. This summer, he’ll launch the North American leg of his “One Last Time,” world tour, a box office smash which grossed among The Top 20 Global Concert Tours of 2024, and he’ll return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace May–June and September-October 2025 with “The Encore Shows.”
“Sir Rod Stewart is a master showman whose charisma and energy have defied time and embody the very spirit of rock and roll,” said executive producers Barry Adelman, EVP, Television, and Alexi Mazareas, SVP, Programming & Development, Dick Clark Productions. “We are looking forward to another epic performance on the AMAs stage as well as celebrating his incredible body of work when he receives the Lifetime Achievement Award.”
The star-studded celebration will kick off summer with host Jennifer Lopez from the all-new luxury resort Fontainebleau Las Vegas, on Monday, May 26. Promising to be a night of unforgettable performances, including from Lopez herself, the 51st AMAs will air live coast to coast at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on the CBS Television Network, and stream on Paramount+ in the U.S.* Tickets to the star-studded show are available now on Ticketmaster.
Stewart joins previously announced performers Benson Boone, Blake Shelton, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani, Lainey Wilson, and Reneé Rapp. Legendary entertainer Janet Jackson will receive the prestigious ICON Award, which recognizes an artist whose body of work has marked a global influence over the music industry. The global phenomenon and 11-time American Music Award-winner will also take the stage, marking her first television performance since 2018.
The AMAs and Easy Day Foundation, the Las Vegas-based nonprofit organization committed to helping Veterans transition to civilian life, will partner to present several special in-show moments that celebrate Veterans while raising funds for a variety of national and local organizations. Taking place during May’s Military Appreciation Month, the American Music Awards x Easy Day moments will include two performances and the presentation of a special award honoring a marquee talent who uses their platform to make meaningful contributions to the Veteran community, as well as inspirational stories from active-duty service members and veterans.
Fan voting is now closed with the exception of Collaboration of the Year and Social Song of the Year, which will remain open for web voting through the first 30 minutes of the AMAs broadcast via VoteAMAs.com. Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominees with ten nominations, followed closely by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey.
About the “2025 American Music Awards”:
- Celebrating the year’s most iconic music—the American Music Awards is the world’s largest fan-voted award show honoring today’s most influential artists and their passionate fanbases. This Memorial Day, the AMAs will pay special tribute to our U.S. troops and veterans through authentic performances and unforgettable moments.
- The “2025 American Music Awards” winners are voted entirely by fans. Nominees are based on key fan interactions – as reflected on the Billboard charts – including streaming, album and song sales, radio airplay and tour grosses. These measurements are tracked by Billboard and Luminate, the entertainment industry's most trusted data partner, and cover the data tracking eligibility period of March 22, 2024, through March 20, 2025.
- Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominees with ten nominations, followed closely by Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey.
- Created by legendary producer and visionary Dick Clark and first awarded in 1974, the AMAs is known for delivering half a century worth of iconic performances, enduring moments that have defined and shaped pop culture, as well as a history of introducing audiences to breakthrough artists.
- This year marks the return of the AMAs following October 2024’s top-rated “American Music Awards 50th Anniversary Special” on CBS - named one of the most-watched entertainment specials of the year. As the most-streamed AMAs in the show's history, the star-studded special surpassed 13M in reach and averaged over 6.1M viewers, an increase of +53% from the last show in 2022 on ABC, making it the largest year over year growth of a music special or award show in the world.
- The “2025 American Music Awards” is produced by Dick Clark Productions and will broadcast globally across linear and digital platforms.
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*Paramount+ with SHOWTIME subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.
About CBS
CBS, a subsidiary of Paramount Global, creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. It includes some of the industry’s most successful and popular brands and businesses: CBS Television Network, CBS News and Stations, CBS Sports, CBS Studios, CBS Media Ventures and CBS digital properties.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
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In collaboration with the Academy of Country Music and producer Dick Clark Productions (DCP), Prime Video announced today the return of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards on the service for the next three years, taking the show through its 63rd ceremony in 2028.
The announcement was made ahead of Amazon’s annual upfront presentation and on the heels of the landmark 60th Academy of Country Music Awards show, which streamed live on May 8, 2025, from Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas and streamed live for an international audience across 240+ countries and territories exclusively on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire and featuring 16 powerhouse performances and appearances from 40 artists including Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Chris Stapleton, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, LeAnn Rimes, Lionel Richie, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Shaboozey, Wynonna Judd, and more, the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards was a truly unforgettable event six decades in the making. The Academy’s highest honor, Entertainer of the Year, was awarded to Lainey Wilson, marking her second year in a row earning the coveted title. Ella Langley led the night in total wins with five awards, followed by Wilson with four wins. Country legend Alan Jackson received the inaugural ACM Lifetime Achievement Award, and superstar Keith Urban received the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award. The show is currently available to stream on demand on Prime Video and can be found at amazon.com/ACMawards.
“Our ongoing partnership with the Academy of Country Music and Dick Clark Productions has been an amazing experience for everyone involved,” said Vernon Sanders, global head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “With the tremendous success of this year's 60th anniversary show hosted by the legendary Reba McEntire, we are overjoyed to continue our relationship with the Academy and DCP for the next three years. We look forward to maintaining this success and bringing even more star-studded and captivating shows to our global Prime Video customers.”
“Our powerful partnership with Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video has expanded the reach and accessibility of our show and the Country Music genre to viewers anytime, anywhere around the world and has redefined what an awards show experience can and should be in today’s environment,” said Damon Whiteside, CEO of the Academy of Country Music. “The synergies between Prime Video, Amazon Music, Twitch, and the other divisions of Amazon bring exponential value to our artists, our genre, and our fans through an immersive 360 music experience they can’t get from any other platform. I am so proud of our pioneering first four years in the streaming space, and we are excited to continue to deliver the future of Country Music and the ACM Awards to fans everywhere over the next three years.”
“We’re thrilled to continue our partnership with Prime Video through 2028,” said Jay Penske, CEO, Dick Clark Productions. “The Academy of Country Music Awards made history in 2022 as the first major awards show to exclusively livestream and continues to break new ground, creating a world-class music event and providing dynamic, unparalleled reach through Prime Video, connecting country music with a global audience.”
"I feel like it's just another way for us to get Country Music out there to the world,” the Academy’s winningest artist of all time, Miranda Lambert, said of the partnership between the ACM Awards and Prime Video. “Country Music is really popular right now, and I'm so glad more people are understanding what we're about, and I'm so happy to be part of the ACM history, and that it's gonna continue for three more years is really exciting."
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. Since forming its partnership for the 57th ACM Awards, the show has been hosted by legends Dolly Parton, Garth Brooks, and Reba McEntire, featured the biggest collaborations with superstar pairings such as Ed Sheeran and Luke Combs, Dua Lipa and Chris Stapleton, Rascal Flatts and Backstreet Boys, and became the first country music awards show to be nominated for an Emmy Award.
The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards was produced by Dick Clark Productions. Raj Kapoor served as executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside served as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman served as executive producers for DCP. John Saade served as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.
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About the Academy of Country Music:
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
About Dick Clark Productions:
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About Prime Video:
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House,The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info, visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
Media Contacts
Amazon MGM Studios/Prime Video: Nate Kirtman,nkirtman@amazon.com, Leshelle Sargent,leshelle.sargent@amazonstudios.com
Academy of Country Music: Jesse Knutson, jesse@acmcountry.com | Lexi Cothran, lexi.cothran@acmcountry.com
Dick Clark Productions: Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com
Today, the Academy of Country Music (ACM), Prime Video, and Dick Clark Productions (DCP) revealed a star-studded lineup of presenters who will take the stage at the Academy of Country Music Awards Presented by Carnival Cruise Line. Hosted by 16-time ACM Award-winning entertainment icon Reba McEntire, the 60th ACM Awards will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240+ countries and territories on Prime Video and the Amazon Music channel on Twitch on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT / 5 p.m. PT from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys.
The star-studded group of presenters joining the monumental show includes Blake Shelton (five-time ACM Award-winning artist), Carly Pearce (four-time ACM Award-winning artist), Clint Black (six-time ACM Award-winning artist), Crystal Gayle(four-time ACM Award-winning artist), ERNEST (five-time ACM Award nominee), Gabby Barrett (ACM Award-winning artist), Gretchen Wilson (two-time ACM Award-winning artist), Lee Ann Womack (five-time ACM Award-winning artist), Jordan Davis (two-time ACM Award-winning artist) Lionel Richie(two-time ACM Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and American Idol judge), Little Big Town (eight-time ACM Award-winning group), Martina McBride (four-time ACM Award-winning artist), Parker McCollum (two-time ACM Award-winning artist), Riley Green (two-time ACM Award-winning artist), singer-songwriter and actress Rita Wilson, Sara Evans (ACM Award-winning artist), Sugarland (five-time ACM Award-winning duo), The Oak Ridge Boys (three-time ACM Award-winning group), and Wynonna Judd (eight-time ACM Award-winning artist). NASCAR driver Chase Elliott will also present, as well as Amazon Music’s co-hosts of the Country Heat WeeklyPodcast, Amber Anderson and Kelly Sutton.
Plus, five-time ACM Award-winner Bobby Bones has also been added to the ACM Awards show on Thursday, May 8th, where he will have multiple moments throughout the night with candid artist interviews.
The celebration of 60 years of the ACM Awards will feature an opening you won’t want to miss, with 12 minutes straight of music highlighting ACM Songs of the Year from six decades in an all-star performance that brings together Clint Black, Dan + Shay, LeAnn Rimes, Sugarland, Reba McEntire, and Wynonna Judd. The milestone show will also feature a star-packed lineup of previously announced performers including Alan Jackson, Backstreet Boys, Blake Shelton, Brooks & Dunn, Brothers Osborne, Chris Stapleton, Cody Johnson, Ella Langley, Eric Church, Jelly Roll, Kelsea Ballerini, Lainey Wilson, Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert, Rascal Flatts, Shaboozey, and Zach Top. Country superstar Keith Urban will be honored with the coveted ACM Triple Crown Award. To celebrate, the monumental show will feature must-see performances of his chart-topping hits by Chris Stapleton, Megan Moroney, and Brothers Osborne.
This Emmy-nominated, star-powered experience will feature unprecedented performances, exclusive collaborations, and unexpected moments from the biggest Country Music stars of the past, present, and future, all while celebrating the genre’s most iconic and emerging talent. A limited number of tickets to the landmark 60th ACM Awards are available for purchase on SeatGeek, offering fans exclusive entry into a nonstop celebration packed with performances by their favorite country stars and seats closer to the action than ever.
Established in 1966, the Academy of Country Music Awards is the longest-running Country Music awards show and made history in 2022 as the first major awards ceremony to exclusively livestream, in collaboration with Prime Video. The 60th Academy of Country Music Awards is produced by Dick Clark Productions (DCP). Raj Kapoor is executive producer and showrunner, with Patrick Menton as co-executive producer. Damon Whiteside serves as executive producer for the Academy of Country Music, and Jay Penske and Barry Adelman serve as executive producers for DCP. John Saade will also continue to serve as consulting producer for Amazon MGM Studios.
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Carnival Cruise Line is the Presenting Sponsor of the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Mountain Valley Spring Water is the Official Water of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Boot Barn is the Official Western Retailer of the Academy of Country Music Awards. Realtor.com is the presenting sponsor of the ACM Single of the Year Award for the 60th ACM Awards.
The Academy of Country Music would like to thank its partners Albertsons Companies, Alto, Amazon Music, American Airlines, Ashley, Baylor Scott & White, Carhartt, Charlie 1 Horse, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts, Coors Light, The Duckhorn Portfolio, North Texas Ford Dealers, Frisco Economic Development Corporation, Fritos, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jayco RV, Korbel California Champagne, Licor 43, Lucas Oil, Montana Silversmiths, Resistol, SeatGeek, Visit Frisco, Western Son Vodka and Wrangler.
About the Academy of Country Music:
Founded in Southern California in 1964 as a regional trade organization, the ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (ACM) has grown in the 60 years since into a leading association for the Country Music industry. Headquartered in Nashville, TN and boasting record-high membership of more than 5,000 worldwide, the Academy serves as a powerhouse advocate for Country fans, artists, and all facets of the business, as well as a supporter of philanthropic work through charitable partner ACM LIFTING LIVES, dedicated to improving lives through the power of music and providing aid in times of need, with a focus on health initiatives. 2025 is a landmark year for the Academy with the 60th ACM Awards, hosted by entertainment icon Reba McEntire, returning to the world headquarters of the Dallas Cowboys in Texas for a third consecutive year and streaming live for a global audience on Prime Video. The Academy also remains relentlessly committed to creating a more inclusive environment for underrepresented groups in Country Music, from the boardroom to the stage, and proudly presents ACM Level Up, a two-year professional development and enrichment curriculum for rising leaders, among other initiatives. For more information, visit ACMcountry.com or ACMLiftingLives.org.
About Dick Clark Productions:
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. Dick Clark Productions is a Penske Media company. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
About Prime Video:
Prime Video is a first-stop entertainment destination offering customers a vast collection of premium programming in one app available across thousands of devices. On Prime Video, customers can customize their viewing experience and find their favorite movies, series, documentaries, and live sports – including Amazon MGM Studios-produced series and movies Red One, Road House, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Fallout, Reacher, The Boys, Cross, and The Idea of You; licensed fan favorites; Prime member exclusive access to coverage of live sports including Thursday Night Football, WNBA, and NWSL, and acclaimed sports documentaries including Bye Bye Barry and Kelce; and programming from partners such as Apple TV+, Max, Crunchyroll and MGM+ via Prime Video add-on subscriptions, as well as more than 500 free ad-supported (FAST) Channels. Prime members in the U.S. can share a variety of benefits, including Prime Video, by using Amazon Household. Prime Video is one benefit among many that provides savings, convenience, and entertainment as part of the Prime membership. All customers, regardless of whether they have a Prime membership or not, can rent or buy titles via the Prime Video Store, and can enjoy even more content for free with ads. Customers can also go behind the scenes of their favorite movies and series with exclusive X-Ray access. For more info visit www.amazon.com/primevideo.
About Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 50,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.
Carnival’s fleet of 29 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of five ships through 2033: a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival’s next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama this summer.
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Today, the Golden Globes announced the addition of a new category to its awards slate, officially recognizing the Best Podcast of the year. This newly minted annual category, debuting as part of the 83rd Annual event on Sunday, January 11, 2026, marks a landmark inclusion for the Golden Globes by honoring the extraordinary and diverse talents in podcasting. The medium has experienced seismic growth, and Luminate, entertainment’s preeminent data and insights company, expects global audiences across audio and video podcasts to exceed 600 million in 2026.
Following an immensely successful 2025 show, hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser, the inclusion of podcasting demonstrates the Golden Globes' unwavering commitment to give a platform to the full spectrum of entertainment, while reflecting today's audiences and consumption behavior around the world.
“As the world of entertainment continues to evolve, we are excited to recognize new forms of storytelling,” said Helen Hoehne, President, Golden Globes. “Podcasts have emerged as a profound medium for sharing narratives and building communities across global borders and generations. By celebrating achievements in both audio and visual podcasts, we aim to honor our heritage categories while making room for new voices and formats to be heard.”
The newly added podcast category marks another progressive step by the Golden Globes to adapt to contemporary entertainment trends and audience interests. The 83rd Golden Globes will honor podcasts that have made a significant impact over the past year, celebrating the creativity and influence of creators worldwide.
The top 25 podcasts will qualify for the award with a total of 6 final nominations for the category. Comprehensive eligibility criteria and additional details about Best Podcast will be announced in the coming weeks.
About Golden Globes®
As a premier entertainment awards show since 1944, the annual Golden Globes has honored achievements in both television and film. Over the last three decades, the Golden Globes has enabled donations of more than $55 million to entertainment-related charities including scholarship programs, film restoration projects and humanitarian efforts. This funding has also supported diverse programs in partnership with advocacy groups aimed at promoting greater access in Hollywood for underserved communities. Dick Clark Productions is the owner and producer of the Golden Globes. For more information on the Golden Globes, please visit GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on X, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and TikTok.
About Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions (DCP) is the world's largest producer and proprietor of televised live event entertainment programming including the "Academy of Country Music Awards," "American Music Awards," "Billboard Music Awards," "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest," “Golden Globes,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” from 19 Entertainment and DCP, and “Streamy Awards.” Dick Clark Productions owns one of the world's most extensive and unique entertainment archive libraries with more than 60 years of award-winning shows, historic specials, performances, and legendary programming. Dick Clark Productions is owned by Penske Media Corporation, in a subsidiary joint venture between Penske Media and Eldridge. For more information, please visit DickClark.com.
**Source: Luminate Insights data from its Entertainment 365 study (Feb 2025; Feb 2024).
Media Contacts:
Dick Clark Productions
Gina Sorial, gsorial@dickclark.com
Golden Globes
