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    1. Culture

    It's Official, Awards Season Has Kicked Off…

    The Golden Globe kick off party saw stars stop by to officially open awards season this week. And we couldn't be more excited...

    By Claire Blackmore
    Published 10 January 2014 In Features

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    Michelle Dockery at The Golden Globe Kick Off Party
    Michelle Dockery at The Golden Globe Kick Off Party
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    The Golden Globe kick off party saw stars stop by to officially open awards season this week. And we couldn't be more excited...

    The Golden Globe kick off-party landing in the same week as the People's Choice Awards can only mean one thing - the most glamorous season in an A-lister's calendar is here.

    Last night Los Angeles saw celebrities step out in sleek cocktail frocks to mark the beginning of awards season.

    British actresses,Downton darling Michelle Dockery and Revenge star Ashley Madekwe, crossed the pond for the first stage of the Golden Globes, joining their US peers to celebrate the movie business in style.

    The Golden Globe Kick Off Party 2014

    The Golden Globe Kick Off Party 2014

    Michelle Dockery At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    And we've got all the pictures, so don't miss out on the first official week of our favourite red carpet time of year...

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    Naomi Watts Hits The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Naomi Watts Hits The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Naomi Watts At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Naomi Watts is another celeb sticking to the classic LBD at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Ashley Madekwe Takes Our Breath Away At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Ashley Madekwe Takes Our Breath Away At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Ashley Madekwe At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Ashley Madekwe looks absolutely stunning in a strapless monochrome number at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

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    Alyssa Milano Glistens At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Alyssa Milano Glistens At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Alyssa Milano At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
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    Alyssa Milano showcases the gorgeous back of her embellished frock at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Natalie Zea And Travis Schuldt Pose Together At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Natalie Zea And Travis Schuldt Pose Together At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Natalie Zea And Travis Schuldt At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
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    Natalie Zea and Travis Schuldt cuddle up on the red carpet at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Naomi Watts And Liev Schreiber Cosy Up At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Naomi Watts And Liev Schreiber Cosy Up At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Naomi Watts And Liev Schreiber At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
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    Naomi Watts and partner Liev Schreiber partake in a cute PDA at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

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    Matt Lanter Smoulders At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Matt Lanter Smoulders At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Matt Lanter At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
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    Matt Lanter acts as our eye candy at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Louise Roe Flies The British Flag At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Louise Roe Flies The British Flag At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Louise Roe At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
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    Louise Roe opts for aztec at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Dawn Olivieri Stuns At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Dawn Olivieri Stuns At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Dawn Olivieri At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
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    Dawn Olivieri opts for a lovely pale lavender dress to compliment her purple locks at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Jesse Metcalfe Smoulders At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Jesse Metcalfe Smoulders At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Jesse Metcalfe At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
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    Jesse Metcalfe flashes the cameras a gorgeous grin at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Cara Santana Shimmers At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Cara Santana Shimmers At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Cara Santana At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Cara Santana goes for fun and flirty in a sequin disc dress at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Jessica Parker Kennedy At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Jessica Parker Kennedy At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Jessica Parker Kennedy At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
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    Jessica Parker Kennedy stays sleek in a fitted LBD at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Derek Hough Stops By At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Derek Hough Stops By At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Derek Hough At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
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    Derek Hough hits the kick off party in a cool casual combo at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Elisabeth Moss Works The Red Carpet At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Elisabeth Moss Works The Red Carpet At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Elisabeth Moss At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
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    Elisabeth Moss shuns a glam gown for this cool black jumpsuit at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Terry Crews Attends The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Terry Crews Attends The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Terry Crews At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Terry Crews is bold in blue at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Crystal Reed Goes For Glamour At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Crystal Reed Goes For Glamour At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Crystal Reed At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Crystal Reed opts for a full-length floorsweeper at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Chord Overstreet Stays Classic At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Chord Overstreet Stays Classic At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Chord Overstreet At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
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    Chord Overstreet keeps things classic in a sharp suit at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Rose McIver Hits The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Rose McIver Hits The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Rose McIver At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Rose McIver decides on layering for her red carpet appearance at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Paz Vega Cuts A Cool Figure At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Paz Vega Cuts A Cool Figure At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Paz Vega At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Paz Vega covers up in a stunning white shift dress at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Sarah Silverman Dresses Down At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Sarah Silverman Dresses Down At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Sarah Silverman At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Sarah Silverman keeps things casual in a denim jacket layered over a hoodie at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Jessica Gomes Smoulders At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Jessica Gomes Smoulders At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Jessica Gomes At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Jessica Gomes bares her sun-kissed shoulders in a slinky LBD at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Carrie Keagan Stops By The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Carrie Keagan Stops By The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Carrie Keagan At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Carrie Keagan was lovely in lace at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Matthew Morrison Welcomes Spring At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Matthew Morrison Welcomes Spring At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Matthew Morrison At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Matthew Morrison opts for spring chinos and a classic cut blazer at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

    Karina Smirnoff Hits The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Karina Smirnoff Hits The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014

    Karina Smirnoff At The Golden Globes Kick Off Party In LA, 2014
    (Image credit: Rex Features)

    Karina Smirnoff cuts a pretty silhouette in a full-skirted, kick-out dress at the Golden Globes kick off party in LA.

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