Golden Globe nominations: Kristen Stewart and Lady Gaga among nominees

It may feel like awards season has only just ended, but it's almost time to gear up for another two months of A-list red carpet appearances, tearful acceptance speeches and controversial commendations in Hollywood.

Ahead of the 79th Golden Globe Awards, which are to take place in January, the full list of nominations have been announced.

The nominations were announced on Monday by American rapper Snoop Dogg and Helen Hoehne, the president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association in a live stream from the Beverly Hilton. The awards are due to take place on Sunday, January 9.

Kristen Stewart and Lady Gaga are among those to take home Best Actress in a Drama Motion Picture nominations, for Spencer and House of Gucci, respectively. The Best Actor in a Drama Motion Picture category included nods for Mahershala Ali for Swan Song, Will Smith for King Richard and Benedict Cumberbatch for The Power of the Dog.

King Richard, Dune and Coda were among the movies nominated in the Best Picture Drama category and Don't Look Up, Tick, Tick ... Boom and Cyrano got Best Musical or Comedy Picture nods. Iranian film A Hero has been nominated in the Best Picture – Foreign Language category.

The Golden Globes recognise achievement in both television and film. The awards are bestowed by members of the the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, an organisation of entertainment journalists and photographers.

In the last year, the HFPA has faced criticism for its "toxic" and "corrupt" environment, which saw members step down. It has also banned voters from accepting lavish gifts, amid widespread criticism of the group's record on diversity and transparency.