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Golden Globes 2017: Everything you need to know

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Sharnaz Shahid
Deputy Online Editor
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The start of a new year means it's time for award season to officially kick off! The pre-Oscar and BAFTA buzz begins with the Golden Globes, and this year's extravaganza is already upon us, with the ceremony taking place at the end of the week. Here's everything you need to know about the Golden Globes 2017 so far, including the all-important nominations.

Where and when?The 74th Golden Globes ceremony will be hosted at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles on Sunday 8th January at 1am GMT.

Who's hosting?American chat show presenter Jimmy Fallon is set to host the Golden Globes for the first time. The 42-year-old will be taking over from previous host Ricky Gervais, who has been at the helm of the awards night four times. "I'm so excited to be hosting the Golden Globes in January," Jimmy tweeted back in August. "And I'm really looking forward to spending time with the Hollywood Foreign Press before Donald Trump has them all deported."

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Jimmy Fallon is set to host the Golden Globes for the first time

Guest presentersThe likes of Ben Affleck and Jessica Chastain will be handing out some of the notorious statuettes at the Hollywood bash. Other confirmed presenters include Steve Carell, Priyanka Chopra, Matt Damon, Eddie Redmayne, Zoe Saldana and Reese Witherspoon.

Making first-time historyIt's a big night for Ryan Reynolds. Not only has he received his first ever Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Deadpool, but the 2016 film is also the first live-action superhero movie to be nominated in a best motion picture category.

Cecil B. DeMille Award honoreeThis year's Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award honoree will be Meryl Streep. The actress is being celebrated for her "outstanding contributions to the world of entertainment". The 67-year-old star has received 30 Golden Globe nominations in her career, and has won eight - the record number of Golden Globe wins - thanks to her roles in Sophie's Choice (1982), The Devil Wears Prada (2006), Julie & Julia (2009) and The Iron Lady (2010).

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This year's Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award honoree is Meryl Streep

Who are the nominees?FILM

Best DramaHacksaw RidgeLionMoonlightManchester by the SeaHell or High Water

Best Comedy/Musical20th Century WomenDeadpoolFlorence Foster JenkinsLa La LandSing Street

Best Film Drama ActorCasey Affleck, Manchester by the SeaJoel Edgerton, LovingAndrew Garfield, Hacksaw RidgeViggo Mortensen, Captain FantasticDenzel Washington, Fences

Best Film Drama ActressJessica Chastain, Miss SloaneNatalie Portman, JackieAmy Adams, ArrivalIsabelle Huppert, ElleRuth Negga, Loving

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Ryan Reynolds and Ryan Gosling are going head-to-head for the award for best actor

Best Film Comedy/Musical ActorColin Farrell, The LobsterRyan Gosling, La La LandHugh Grant, Florence Foster JenkinsJonah Hill, War DogsRyan Reynolds, Deadpool

Best Film Comedy/Musical ActressAnnette Bening, Certain WomenLily Collins, Rules Don’t ApplyHailee Steinfeld, Edge of SeventeenEmma Stone, La La LandMeryl Streep, Florence Foster Jenkins

Best Original ScreenplayLa La LandNocturnal AnimalsMoonlightManchester by the SeaHell or High Water

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La La Land is up for many awards, including best motion picture, musical or comedy

TELEVISIONBest Drama SeriesThe CrownGame of ThronesStranger ThingsThis Is UsWestworld

Best Comedy or Musical SeriesAtlantaBlackishMozart in the JungleTransparentVeep

Best TV Movie or Limited SeriesAmerican CrimeThe DresserThe Night ManagerThe Night OfAmerican Crime Story

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The People v O.J Simpson is nominated for best miniseries

Best Actor in a Drama SeriesRami Malek, Mr. RobotBob Odenkirk, Better Call SaulMatthew Rhys, The AmericansLiev Schreiber, Ray DonovanBilly Bob Thornton, Goliath

Best Actress in a Drama SeriesClaire Foy, The CrownKeri Russell, The AmericansWinona Ryder, Stranger ThingsEvan Rachel Wood, WestworldCaitriona Balfe, Outlander

HELLO! Online will be providing live coverage of all the winners and red carpet news throughout the night. Follow @hellomag on Twitter for the latest news.