The host was game and some of the speeches were stirring, though the Globes still struggled with pacing, presenter banter and strange production choices.

Nikki Glaser came prepared for her opening monologue at the 2025 Golden Globes. The comedian, who made history as the first woman to host the award show solo, revealed on the red carpet she had rehearsed the nine-minute opening 93 times.

Lisa Kudrow revealed during an interview on “The Drew Barrymore Show” (via People) that she recently discovered a note the late Matthew Perry left for her inside the “Friends” cookie jar, which he gifted her after they wrapped filming the series finale in January 2004. Kudrow wouldn’t reveal what the letter said but mused: “Timing …