HFPA Board Pledges to Add at Least 13 Black Members

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which is the organization behind the Golden Globes, has committed to adding at least 13 Black members to the group ahead of next year’s ceremony.

Also Read: 100 Hollywood PR Firms Pull Celebrity Clients From HFPA Events Pending 'Explicit Plans' for ChangeThe group’s outside legal counsel has begun to implement changes, “including a comprehensive review of our governance and code of conduct.”The HFPA board has also begun to meet with advocacy groups to gather opinions on any additional reform that needs to take place.“While we recognize this is a long-term process, we will continue to be transparent, provide updates, and have confidence in

In a letter addressed to HFPA COO Greg Goecker and Board Chair Meher Tatna, a collective of Hollywood publicists today warned the group about making meaningful changes, or risk telling their star clients to stay away from the Golden Globes. The PR firm has sent the letter to press. Here it is.

their very first film together this week in Los Angeles.In pictures obtained by, 57-year-old Pitt and 56-year-old Bullock are walking by a dumpster on fire while shooting a crash scene. Pitt rocks a ponytail and a dirty shirt with fake blood on it, while Bullock sports a layered 'do and a white button-up shirt and trench coat.

The long wait is finally over! Gigi Hadid made a triumphant return to the catwalk on March 5 for Versace’s Milan Fashion Week autumn/ winter 2021 showcase. The stunning supermodel, 25, hit the runway in three distinctive looks. One of the outfits Gigi modeled was a super cute mini-dress featuring a bold black belt that cinched her waist and black tights. The dress itself featured a stunning red and black pattern and Gigi worked the look with total confidence.

LOS ANGELES -- The organization hosting the Golden Globes says it is developing a plan to recruit Black members after falling under sharp criticism for lacking diverse members.The Hollywood Foreign Press Association said in statement Friday that an “action plan” is under development to admit Black members.

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association directly addressed criticism due to having no Black members during Sunday’s Golden Globes ceremony, acknowledging that when it comes to representation, changes must be made.

Angelique Jackson Time’s Up has called on NBCUniversal to reform the Golden Globes after the Hollywood Foreign Press Association leadership addressed the absence of Black members within the organization on Sunday’s telecast.HFPA President Ali Sar, Vice President Helen Hoehne and former president Meher Tatna took the stage to discuss the issue during the show, with short remarks admitting that the organization needs Black members and promising “a more inclusive future.”“We recognize we have our

Also Read: Watch Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's Opening Monologue From the Golden Globes (Video)Earlier this week, Time’s Up led Hollywood in criticizing the HFPA after the Los Angeles Times reported that none of the organization’s 87 members are Black, despite the push for diversity in Hollywood since the #OscarsSoWhite campaign launched in 2015.

Hollywood Foreign Press Association directly addressed criticism due to having no Black members during Sunday's Golden Globes ceremony, acknowledging that when it comes to representation, changes must be made.Three HFPA members took the stage with a short message.«We recognize we have our own work to do,» Helen Hoehne, HFPA Vice President, said. «Just like in film and television, Black representation is vital.

the lack of black members in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association following a damning report that led to a Time’s Up protest.“The HFPA is made up of about 90 international no black journalists,” Fey, 50, cracked.

Amy Poehler and Tina Fey are hosting the 2021 Golden Globes from opposite coasts right now.

Angelique Jackson The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) addressed their controversial diversity issue, namely the fact that the organization currently has no Black members, during Sunday night’s broadcast.During the show, HFPA President Ali Sar, Vice President Helen Hoehne and former President Meher Tatna addressed the issue.“On behalf of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, thank you for joining us tonight to celebrate the work of artists from around the globe, we recognize we

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler! The pair kicked off the 2021 Golden Globes from opposite coasts on Sunday night — and got right down to business. The ladies' bicoastal opening monologue connected Fey in New York with Poehler in Los Angeles.

Golden Globes, mounting a campaign for change hours before tonight’s ceremony (February 28).The Hollywood Foreign Press Association was recently revealed to have no Black members on its 87-person voting committee, according to an exposé.The likes of Ava DuVernay, Jennifer Aniston, Sterling K. Brown, Olivia Wilde, Kerry Washington, Judd Apatow and more have all spoken out about the issue in social media posts ahead of the 2021 virtual ceremony.“Old news.

Los Angeles Times investigation, is particularly galling in a year when the work of talented Black artists, writers, and filmmakers has been almost completely overlooked by the Golden Globes. A plethora of notable movies and TV shows are missing from the list of nominations in 2021, including Michaela Coel's I May Destroy You, Spike Lee's Da 5 Bloods, and Issa Rae's Insecure.

Los Angeles Times and New York Times noting he 87-member group doesn’t have a single Black member, vowing to actively recruit black members as soon as possible.In the post on Instagram, the group repeated its earlier statement and said “We released this statement from the HFPA earlier, and are committed to change.

With the Golden Globes just about here, Twitter erupted with shock and dismay Friday that the ceremony’s founding organization, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, has no Black members and hasn’t for the past 20 years.