Welcome to Variety Awards HQ, your weekly command center for the awards race. As of December 8, 2025, the awards season is in full swing, and the past seven days have delivered a whirlwind of milestone moments that prove this year’s race won’t follow a predictable script. From marquee For Your Consideration (FYC) events to intimate screenings, the industry is abuzz with conversations about which performances and crafts will land Golden Globes nominations. High-profile appearances by Reba McEntire, Baz Luhrmann, and Sofia Coppola at these star-studded FYC gatherings played a pivotal role in shaping voter conversations and media buzz around potential Globes nods. Their insights, storytelling approaches, and industry influence have helped set the tone for nominations across film and television as the season accelerates. These moments underscore how studios, agents, and press are leveraging FYC events to position projects ahead of the Globes, with buzz rippling through social media and press coverage alike. Stay tuned to Variety Awards HQ for ongoing coverage of Golden Globes nominations and the broader Oscar race as December unfolds.