While the 2026 Golden Globes is all about celebrating the very best in movies and TV, some viewers couldn't help but talk about the music. During the live three-hour telecast on Sunday, January 11, a variety of unique song choices were played inside The Beverly Hilton. According to producer Ricky Kirshner, there was a method to the playlist. "I think that they're mixing metaphors. There's a difference between a 'play-on' and a 'winner walk-up,'" Kirshner explained to Variety in an interview published Monday, January 12. "'Return of the Mack,' or 'APT.