The 82nd Golden Globes commenced with flair on Sunday evening (Monday morning in India) at the Beverly Hills venue in Los Angeles. This year's host, comedian Nikki Glaser, opened the event with a monologue that boldly addressed some of the most significant controversies in Hollywood for 2024. From Ben Affleck to Joker 2, no one was spared from Nikki's comedic scrutiny. However, one particular segment elicited a mix of nervous laughter from the audience, as she directed her humour towards the disgraced rapper and media mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

Nikki Glaser's humorous remark about Diddy

Nikki Glaser, during her monologue, acknowledged several prominent figures of the year while engaging with numerous actors. Upon reaching Zendaya, she extended her congratulations for her performance in Dune Part Two, before discussing her other successful project, Challengers. "Girl, that movie was more charged than Diddy's credit card," Nikki humorously remarked, referencing the film's provocative scenes alongside the controversies surrounding Diddy.

This elicited laughter from the audience, prompting Nikki to add, "Oh no, I am upset too. The afterparty is not going to be as good this year. But we have to move on. I know the Stanley Tucci freak-off does not have the same ring to it. No baby oil this year, just lots of olive oil." As the camera captured Stanley Tucci in the audience, visibly amused, Nikki proceeded to roast the next attendee.

The clip has been widely circulated on social media, with various accounts observing that the laughter from Hollywood A-listers was somewhat subdued in response to the jokes about Diddy, which is understandable given the sensitivity surrounding the rapper's recent arrest and the alleged involvement of several high-profile individuals.

The allegations made against Diddy

Diddy was taken into custody last year in Los Angeles on allegations of sex trafficking and assault, among other charges. He faces accusations of organizing 'sex parties' at his residence, where trafficked women were reportedly mistreated. Additionally, there have been reports of drugs and 'thousands of bottles of baby oil' present at these 'freak-off parties.' It is claimed that numerous Hollywood A-listers attended these gatherings, as suggested by photographic evidence. However, the majority of artists have refuted any involvement in misconduct at the events, asserting that they 'departed early.'

The 82nd Golden Globe Awards

The 82nd Golden Globes will commence on Sunday evening at 8 p.m. EST (6:30 a.m. IST), with the intention of recapturing the lighthearted and comedic atmosphere reminiscent of previous ceremonies hosted by renowned figures such as Ricky Gervais or the duo of Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Despite facing significant criticism last year under the hosting of Jo Koy, the event achieved success in one crucial aspect: viewership. Nielsen reported that the broadcast attracted approximately 10 million viewers, leading CBS to renew its partnership with the awards for an additional five years. In India, audiences can view the ceremony on Lionsgate Play, which has been streaming it live since Monday morning at 6:30 a.m.

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