5 things to watch for at the Golden Globes
What moments should you look out for at Sunday's Golden Globes (NBC, Sunday, 8 p.m. ET/5 PT)? USA TODAY has the scoop.
1. He's baaaaack
Anything goes this year. After three years of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler steering the show, hosting duties have reverted to Ricky Gervais, who has a penchant for taking cracks at the most famous folks in the room (in the past, he has gone after everything from Scientology to Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp's The Tourist). With champagne flowing (and not-often-seen presenters like Mel Gibson and Jim Carrey in the house), will Gervais play it safe and be chummy with the A-list, or will the Globes turn into a grand roast?
2. Leo's campaign kicks in high gear
Even if you haven't seen The Revenant, you've probably heard what a bear (pun intended) Leonardo DiCaprio's freezing Western was to make. Word on the street is the star has his heart set on winning his first Oscar, and the Globes will be DiCaprio's first stop on a path to glory. But with Bryan Cranston (Trumbo), Michael Fassbender (Steve Jobs), Eddie Redmayne (The Danish Girl) and Will Smith (Concussion) hot on his heels, we'll get a sense of how healthy DiCaprio's campaign is.
3. Fashion parade
For many fans, awards shows are all about the red carpet. This year, we're looking to stars like Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Jennifer Lopez, Taraji P. Henson and Jennifer Lawrence for the best couture has to offer. And don't forget: Lady Gaga will be there, as a first-time nominee (for best actress in a miniseries or TV movie) for American Horror Story: Hotel. Will Mother Monster go edgy or opt for throwback Hollywood glam?
4. Couple watch
Awards season is all about showing off your loved one in front of the cameras. That said, will the famously private Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander finally step out together? Will Eddie Redmayne be joined by his (possibly pregnant) wife, Hannah Bagshawe? Will Amy Schumer bring her handsome Instagram man, Chicago furniture maker Ben Hanisch, as her date? After all, he did just get to go to the White House with her. (Update: She is!) The sweetest pairing looks to be Kate Hudson presenting with stepdad Kurt Russell, the latter having a big year thanks to his work in The Hateful Eight.
5. The potential for surprise
With comedies and dramas split into separate categories at the Globes, only so much can be gleaned about the best-picture Oscar race. But we will find out how much power big-budget fare like Mad Max: Fury Road has in the best-drama category over season favorites such as Carol and Spotlight, and pundits will be watching to see whether The Big Shortcan overpowerThe Martian in the comedy category. There are plenty of first-time nominees, too, including a host of streaming shows such as Casual, Mozart in the Jungleand Narcos. Will old-school favorites like Jon Hamm take a last victory lap for Mad Men over the likes of Mr. Robot's Rami Malek? Could Sylvester Stallone best Beast of No Nation's Idris Elba to see his moment of glory for Creed? Stay tuned.