Get ready, Hollywood! This Sunday, the glittering stars of Tinseltown, including Selena Gomez and Timothée Chalamet, will converge in Beverly Hills for the highly anticipated Golden Globes—a spectacle marked this year by a remarkable lack of a clear frontrunner for the prestigious film awards.

Among the contenders, Netflix’s captivating Spanish-language musical thriller Emilia Perez and the gripping 3.5-hour post-World War II drama The Brutalist, which intriguingly includes an intermission, are leading the charge. These films are part of a diverse lineup that also features the blockbuster adaptation of the Broadway sensation Wicked, which explores the untold stories of the witches from The Wizard of Oz, alongside the compelling narrative of Conclave, centered on a papal election.

In the television realm, the culinary drama The Bear and the mystery-comedy series Only Murders in the Building are set to slug it out for awards glory. The Globes ceremony promises to be a star-studded affair, broadcasting live on CBS and the Paramount+ streaming service starting at 8 p.m. Eastern (1 a.m. GMT). This year's festivities will be hosted by the talented stand-up comedian Nikki Glaser, who is eager to create a celebratory atmosphere rather than the sharp comedy of previous years. Glaser expressed her intention to uplift the nominees, stating, "I want people who were nominated to feel proud of themselves. I don’t want them to feel under attack.”

The host lineup includes heavyweights such as Dwayne Johnson, Elton John, Andrew Garfield, and Awkwafina, ensuring a night filled with star power. Winning a Globe can provide a significant boost to films and performances as they inch closer to the Academy Awards slated for March. However, analysts note that, as it stands, there is no clear favorite for the coveted Oscar Best Picture title—hinting at an unpredictable awards season ahead.

Unlike its prestigious counterpart, the Oscars, the Golden Globes categorize films into two distinct sectors: drama and musical or comedy. As such, contenders like Conclave and The Brutalist are competing for Best Film Drama, while Wicked and Emilia Perez are vying for Best Film Musical or Comedy. The decisions on the night will be made by a panel of 334 entertainment journalists from 85 countries, a significant increase from previous years, following a push for more inclusivity and transparency in light of past controversies.

Timothée Chalamet is poised for a potential win in the Best Film Drama Actor category for his portrayal of legendary musician Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, facing tough competition from Adrien Brody, who shines as a Holocaust survivor and architect in The Brutalist. Meanwhile, Selena Gomez is a double nominee, acclaimed for her supporting role in Emilia Perez and for her lead performance as a podcaster in Only Murders in the Building.

Additional acting contenders include powerhouse performances from Angelina Jolie, portraying opera icon Maria Callas in Maria, Nicole Kidman as a corporate boss entangled in a scandalous affair in Babygirl, Zendaya stepping into the role of a tennis coach in Challengers, and Ariana Grande captivating audiences as a student of sorcery in Wicked.

With stardom, suspense, and sheer talent on full display, this year’s Golden Globes is certainly one that fans won’t want to miss! What surprises await as Hollywood's finest gather to celebrate? Tune in to find out!