Lavish suites and swanky soirees were just the tip of the iceberg of how Tinseltown kicked off awards season. Join us as we bring you behind the scenes of one of Hollywood’s biggest nights: the Golden Globes!

Pre-Golden Globes Suites
Getting red carpet-ready was no hard task to complete for the stars thanks to the pampering and styling experts at these illustrious Golden Globes suites:

The Silver Spoon
The Silver Spoon Hollywood Buffet welcomed Lindsay Lohan, Mehcad Brooks, Brenda Strong, Kathy Hilton, Hayden Panettiere and other celebs to rest and relax at a private Beverly Hills residence. Inside the posh estate was a plush playground filled with luscious treats. Vendors About Fitness, Fashion Forms, Revolution Air, S Factor, Wallop, Monarch Travel Services, Dermalogica, Etienne Aigner, Mary Kay, Dearfoams, Jacqueline Jarrot Handbags, Tradition, Brown Shoe, Two Door Clothing, Laser Away, Platinum Motorsport, Sweet Sugar Candy and Kama Sutra participated.

DPA Gifting Lounge
Nathalie Dubois was at it again with an unbelievable gifting suite at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. There, Patricia Arquette, Terrence Howard, Sharon Stone, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jessica Biel were pampered with fine products and treatments. Lucy B, Biatta Intimates, Madame Chocolat, Frederic Fekkai, Nia Skincare, Millie’s Cheesecake, Oh Dis Le Moi, Xtreme Lashes, Annah Roxxah, Niessing, Creation Poema by Orama, Pearl Resort and Spa, Kenya Diani Reef Hotel and Bwell Clinic were some of the many who participated.

Stuff You Must: Access Hollywood Golden Globes Suite
Mary J. Blige, Terrence Howard, Jennifer Hudson, Kevin Dillon, Partricia Arquette, Jason George and Adriana Barranza were among the many stars who stopped by Access Hollywood’s “Stuff You Must” suite. Held at Sofitel L.A.’s newly renovated Grand Ballroom, the stuff the stars couldn’t get enough of were Bali Bras, Hanes, Nine West, Solstice Sunglass Boutique, Bread Denim, Carlos Falchi and Babydish. CVS/Pharmacy donated US $100,000 to Best Buddies and the Lollipop Theater Network on behalf of the celebrities from Dreamgirls, Babel, Alpha Dog, Heroes, Ugly Betty, The Office, Grey’s Anatomy and others who visited the lounge.

Primary Action Liberace Suite
Angela Basset, Tony Plana, Danity Kane, Josh Henderson, Carlo Rota and AJ Buckley headed to the Liberace Penthouse to take in some great swag action. Buckley arrived at the suite in a black Mercedes provided by Keyes Mercedes and grabbed a few Ed Hardy/Christian Audigier creations. Meanwhile, Danity Kane members played it cool poolside as they sipped on Krol Vodka cocktails. And Miss Golden Globe 2007 Lorraine Nicholson took home a few pairs of Diesel jeans. ABS by Allen Schwartz, Dermacia, Nicolita, Vespa, Monster Energy and Gabriel XXO were some of the vendors in attendance.

HBO Luxury Lounge
The cable network’s stars were in for the ultimate experience as a slew of high-end vendors catered to their every need at the Four Seasons Hotel. L’Oreal Paris Beauty Suite offered picture-perfect makeovers while AG Adriano Goldschmied, Arnold Brant Menswear, Luxottica Luxury Eyewear, Sophia Fiorifine Diamonds and Susanne Lang Parfumerie gave away fine products and accessories. Cao Cigars and Boiron Homeopathic also participated.

Godiva Hearts on Fire Promotion
Sienna Miller made an appearance at the Godiva boutique in Century City to promote an amazing Valentine’s Day offer. The gourmet chocolatier is teaming up with Hearts on Fire to give one lucky winner US $1,000,000 of luscious diamond jewelry and a year’s supply of decadent Godiva chocolate. Two finalists will receive US $50,000 worth of Hearts on Fire jewelry and a year’s supply of the mouthwatering chocolates.

Showtime/Friends In High Places Suite
Sharon Lawrence along with Lance Bass and Reichen Lehmkuhl stopped by the Cooley Estate in Los Angeles for Showtime/Friends In High Places’ luxe suite. The recently reunited couple were spotted stocking up on Leornor Greyl hair care products. Wailea Beach Villas, Hilton Waikoloa, Pueblo Bonito Pacifica Holistic Retreat & Spa, L’Auberge De Sedona, Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, Single Clothing, Onna Ehrlich, Romy & Jacob, Talika Eye Detox, Orlane Paris Skin Care, Classified Cosmetics, Delicate Raymond jewelry, Core Clothing, Shadang Clothing, The Cheese Impresario, Wellements Fitness Nutrition, American Medical Aesthetics Skin Care and Biofeedback were among the many vendors who participated.

Golden Globes Fashion
The fashion police were out in full force Monday night at the Golden Globes. Find out who made our most wanted list as we unveil the POWER® Fabulous Fashion Roundup:

1. Kate Winslet was a breath of fresh air in a strapless white Azzaro. The Best Actress nominee (Little Children) accessorized her gorgeous gown with a heart-shaped diamond pendant (55 carats), a matching bracelet (21 carats), cluster earrings (8 carats) and a round diamond bracelet (18 carats) courtesy of Chopard.
2. Angelina Jolie was simply a joy to watch. The Oscar®-winning actress, girlfriend of Best Supporting Actor nominee Brad Pitt (Babel), selected a strapless ash grey St. John and gold jewelry.
3. J-Lo ruled the Red Carpet in a one-shoulder goddess-like Marchesa embellished with beautiful embroidered trim.
4. Dreamgirls' Beyoncé was a dreamy vision of beauty in a sparkly gold
   Elie Saab.
5. Volver (Spanish for return) star Penélope Cruz literally turned heads in a vintage black Chanel couture gown. Chopard was the jeweler of choice for the Best Actress nominee. Yellow and white diamond flower earrings (10 carats) and an oval-shaped yellow diamond ring (7 carats) complemented her elegant ensemble. 

The Golden Globes Ceremony
The entertainment obsessed got a sneak peek of what to expect from the Oscars® this year as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association revealed the winners of the coveted Golden Globes. POWER® congratulates all the honorees:

Best Motion Picture – Drama
Babel

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama
Helen Mirren – The Queen

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama
Forest Whitaker – The Last King of Scotland

Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Dreamgirls

Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Meryl Streep – The Devil Wears Prada

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
Sascha Cohen – Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Jennifer Hudson – Dreamgirls

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Eddie Murphy – Dreamgirls

Best Animated Feature Film
Cars

Best Foreign Language Film
Letters from Iwo Jima

Best Director – Motion Picture
Martin Scorsese – The Departed

Best Screenplay – Motion Picture
The Queen

Best Original Score – Motion Picture
The Painted Veil (Desplat)

Best Original Song
“The Song of the Heart” – Happy Feet

Best Television Series – Drama
Grey’s Anatomy

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Drama
Kyra Sedwick – The Closer

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Drama
Hugh Laurie – House

Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Ugly Betty

Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
America Ferrera – Ugly Betty

Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy
Alec Baldwin – 30 Rock

Best Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Elizabeth I

Best Performance by an Actress in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Helen Mirren – Elizabeth I

Best Performance by an Actor in a Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Billy Nighy – Gideon’s Daughter

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Emily Blunt – Gideon’s Daughter

Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Jeremy Irons – Elizabeth I

Cecil B. DeMille Award
Warren Beatty

The Golden Globes After-Parties
Find out the see-and-be-seen post-Golden Globes hot spots as POWER® hopped from one bash to the next:

InStyle/Warner Bros.
Ivanka Trump of the sixth installment of The Apprentice stopped by the InStyle / Warner Bros. soiree. So did Oscar®-winning actor Jamie Foxx, who was pleased Dreamgirls earned the Best Picture award. Other guests, including Paris Hilton and Sara Ramirez, were invited to sample Godiva chocolate martinis as they danced to tunes played by a live band.

20th Century Fox
Man of the evening, Forest Whitaker, took a moment to reflect on his Best Actor win at the 20th Century Fox fete.  Meanwhile, Felicity Huffman, a Best Actress winner last year (Transamerica) and a Best Actress nominee (Desperate Housewives) this year, appeared to be having a great time as she chatted with her husband William H. Macy. 

NBC Universal
Boardroom honcho Donald Trump made an appearance at the NBC Universal with his lovely wife, Melania, by his side. In the meantime, members from another office, the TV show that is, struck up a conversation with Golden Globe nominee Ben Affleck (Hollywoodland).

HBO
The HBO poolside bash proved to be a splash with Best Supporting Actor winner Jeremy Irons and Best Actor nominee Bill Paxton of the HBO TV drama Big Love. Some guests took refuge inside to indulge in ravioli and mashed potatoes. 

Paramount Pictures
And Director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, who snagged the Best Picture honor for Babel, capped off the evening at the Paramount Pictures party. Ellen Pompeo of Grey’s Anatomy also attended.