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Comedian Nikki Glaser hosted the 2026 Golden Globes, delivering sharp quips about Julia Roberts and other A-listers, ribbing CBS and current events, testing material at LA clubs, and closing with a playful musical moment.
Jimmy Kimmel's opening monologue at the 96th Academy Awards addressed various industry topics, including the Hollywood strikes, Oscar-nominated films, and notable figures like Robert Downey Jr. and Greta Gerwig. Kimmel also showed support for below-the-line workers and acknowledged the challenges faced by the entertainment industry.
David Tennant recruited Michael Sheen and other celebrity friends for his opening monologue at the BAFTAs, re-enacting scenes from their pandemic show "Staged" and joking about the evening's proceedings. This marked Tennant's first time hosting the BAFTAs, and he mentioned taking notes from the recent Golden Globes ceremony. The BAFTA Awards took place at the Royal Festival Hall in London, with "Oppenheimer" and "Poor Things" leading the nominations.
Emmy Awards host Anthony Anderson delivered a lively opening monologue at the 75th Emmys, featuring musical performances and surprise appearances by Travis Barker. He sang theme songs from classic TV shows and joked about his personal life, while also introducing his mother as the one to keep acceptance speeches in check.