10 Things You Have to Know Before Watching the Golden Globes Tonight!

Hilarious hosts, cute couples and unpredictable red carpet moments await!

By Mike Vulpo Jan 11, 2015 3:00 PMTags
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Who's ready for the first big Hollywood party of 2015?

That's right, the Golden Globes are officially here and boy are there a lot of things to be excited about!

Of course we're thrilled to see all of the red carpet fashion and the big winners in both movies and TV. But can we also get pumped for all the A-list couples, hilarious jokes and glasses of champagne that await our Sunday evening?

Before you tune into E!'s Golden Globe coverage—we start at 4 p.m. ET sharp, people—and then the official show on NBC at 8 p.m. ET, we have plenty of reasons to get you excited for the hours ahead.

And if you aren't a Hollywood expect (how dare you!), our guide will help as well. Happy Golden Globes Sunday, everyone!

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1. Amal Alamuddin's Hollywood Welcome: Sure, George Clooney is going to receive the prestigious Cecil B. DeMille Award from close friends Julianna Margulies and Don Cheadle. But let's be honest: It's the first award show where Mr. Clooney is a married man and likely bringing his wife along for the ride. We can't wait to welcome her to the world of Hollywood with open arms. 

2. Amy and Tina's Return: Award show hosts come and go, but our love for the Parks and Rec star and her former Saturday Night Live partner never ends. In what is likely to be their final year of co-hosting together, the talented comedians promise plenty of inprov. After all, they only had about five days together to prepare.

3. Spoiler Alert? If you didn't hear the news, the Golden Globes' official website recently showed Selma and Into the Woods as winners for best movies of 2015. While the Hollywood Foreign Press Association's web developer claimed that it was nothing but a technical error, we can't help but wonder if the results will match-up tonight. 

4. Cutest Couple Competition: Watch out Mr. and Mrs. Clooney! You aren't the only twosome expected to wow on the carpet together. There's Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux, Benedict Cumberbatch and his pregnant fiancée, Anna Faris and Chris Pratt and possibly even Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield! We cannot wait!

5. Live From the Red Carpet Returns: The dream team is back! Ryan Seacrest and Giuliana Rancic have the best spots on the red carpet as dozens and dozens of celebs are guaranteed to stop by and chat live! Plus, with 18 cameras including the "Glam Cam 360" and the "Mani Cam," you aren't going to miss a moment. Set your DVRs for 6 p.m. ET/3 p.m. PT!

6. Miss Golden Globe: She may be the breakout star of MTV's Awkward. But for Greer Grammer, tonight will hopefully feature zero cringe worthy moments. Instead, the University of Southern California student and famous daughter of Kelsey Grammer is nothing short of excited for the VIP gig. "I screamed, danced, jumped up and down!" she told E! News after the announcement was made.

7. Bill Cosby Beware: If you thought co-hosts Poehler and Fey were going to shy away from the comedian's sexual abuse scandal, you're sadly mistaken. "Oh, heck yes," Fey responded after Access Hollywood asked if Cosby jokes might be in our future Sunday night. 

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8. Hottest Presenters Ever: Excuse us, but who was the genius to put Adam Levine, Jamie Dornan, Matthew McConaughey, Chris Pratt AND Channing Tatum on the list of this year's presenters? Yes, it should be all about the awards. With a list of hunks like this, however, let's just say we may get a little distracted between acceptance speeches.

 9. Goodbye Breaking Bad: After winning Best Television Drama for its final season last year, Bryan Cranston and team are ineligible leaving the race wide open. Will Game of Thrones or The Good Wife come out on top? Or will it be a surprise win for The Affair? Stay tuned!

10. Party On: If you think this award show gets celebs to loosen up a bit, you're right on the money. E! News learned 400 magnums of Moët & Chandon champagne will be on each table. This is in addition to 1,500 Moët Impérial minis that will be passed out on the red carpet. And if you wonder what goes on at the dinner tables in commercial breaks, you'll have to come back to E! Online Monday for the juicy details.

E!'s Golden Globes coverage starts on January 11 at 4pm ET/ 1pm PT with Countdown to the Red Carpet, followed by Live From the Red Carpet at 6pm ET/ 3 pm PT. E! Online will also livestream the red carpet starting at 5:55 pm ET/ 2:55 pm PT.

Plus, tune-in to Fashion Police, premiering January 12 at 9pm ET/PT, featuring the first show with the brand new panel!