The Golden Globe Awards returned to NBC Tuesday night after being shut out from broadcast last year.
Why it matters: The impact of the scandals plaguing the Hollywood Foreign Press Association over the past two years will be tested by whether viewers and audiences tune in and engage with the program.
The big picture: The awards, now in their 80th year, returned to the Beverly Hilton Tuesday night with a glitzy red carpet that gained lots of traction on social media.
Of note: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, a former actor and comedian, declared in a pre-recorded video message at the Globes that the war against Russia's invading forces "is not over" yet, but "the tide is turning."
What we're watching: Hosted by comedian Jerrod Carmichael, the show will likely serve as a litmus test for the hottest films ahead of the Oscars in March.
In photos: Highlights from the 80th Golden Globe Awards
Michelle Yeoh accepts the Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy award for "Everything Everywhere All at Once" at the Golden Globes on Jan. 10. Photo: Christopher Polk/NBC via Getty Images
Austin Butler with his award for Best Actor - Motion Picture - Drama for "Elvis" in the press room during the Golden Globes on Jan. 10. Photo: Frederic J. Brown/AFP via Getty Images
Jennifer Coolidge accepting the Best Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film award for "The White Lotus" onstage at the Golden Globes on Jan. 10. Photo: Rich Polk/NBC via Getty Images
Angela Bassett with the Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture award for "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" during the Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 10. Photo: Daniele Venturelli/WireImage via Getty Images
Steven Spielberg with Golden Globes for Best Director and Best Motion Picture – Drama for "The Fabelmans" on Jan. 10. Photo: Kevork Djansezian/NBC via Getty Images
Regina Hall speaks onstage at the Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 10. Photo: Rich Polk/NBC via Getty Images
Ryan Murphy (left) with the Carol Burnett Award alongside Evan Peters with the award for Best Actor - Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture for "Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" in the press room at the Golden Globes on Jan. 10. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer/FilmMagic
Host Jerrod Carmichael speaks onstage at the Golden Globes on Jan. 10. Photo: Rich Polk/NBC via Getty Images
Paul Walter Hauser poses with the Best Performance in a Limited or Anthology Series or Television Film award for "Black Bird" in the press room during the Golden Globes on Jan. 10. Photo: Amy Sussman/Getty Images
Honoree Eddie Murphy accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award onstage at the Golden Globes on Jan. 10. Photo: Rich Polk/NBC via Getty Images
Editor's note: This article has been updated with more photos and details of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's virtual appearance.
