NBC and Golden Globes Producer MRC Condemn Former HFPA President’s ‘Racist Rhetoric’

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeWarnerMedia is joining Netflix and Amazon Studios in refusing to participate in any more events related to the Hollywood Foreign Press Association until the org demonstrates real, lasting reform and change, according to a letter that has been sent to HFPA president Ali Sar.In the letter, signed by key WarnerMedia execs and shared with reporters on Monday morning, the conglomerate writes that its leaders don’t believe that the HFPA’s plans for change,

Avengers star is one of many industry figures to condemn the awards body, which has faced criticism for a lack of diversity, discriminatory practices and a lack of transparency surrounding its voting processes. Last week, the HFPA confirmed a list of proposed reforms in an effort to address the criticism, though open letters published last Friday (7 May) by the Time’s Up organisation and a coalition of more than 100 PR firms suggest that the changes did not go far enough.

Golden Globe Awards, saying that they need “fundamental reform”.It comes after The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organisers of the Golden Globe Awards, faced questions over alleged corruption and a lack of diversity after they were the subject of an exposé by the LA Times earlier this year.The committee behind the awards pledged “transformational change” after it was revealed that there hadn’t been a Black member of the HFPA for decades, as well as alleged corrupt behaviour

boycott the organization, which has no black members and a history of snubbing the work of Black creators in awards seasons. Time’s Up demanded an overhaul of the HFPA which then lead the group to hire USC professor Shaun Harper to examine its “systemic” issues.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorThe president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association wants to meet with Ted Sarandos after the Netflix co-CEO announced that the streamer will no longer work with the group behind the Golden Globes.Sarandos informed the HFPA that he wasn’t satisfied with its plans to overhaul the organization following weeks of criticism for its lack of diversity among members.“We have always valued our relationship with Netflix as we seek to bring

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorA group of more than 100 Hollywood publicity firms say they are concerned about the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s recently released plans to overhaul the ogranization.In a 70-3 vote on Thursday, the HFPA members approved a plan put forth by its board to radically overhaul the non-profit. The plan includes measures to increase the number of people of color in its ranks.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorThe membership of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has approved its board’s plans to radically change the organization behind the Golden Globes.Sources tell Variety that the membership voted on the proposals earlier today.In a letter to its membership on Monday, the board introduced a plan to increase the number of people of color in its ranks.

Andra Day wore winning Chanel couture and high jewelry (including the house’s amazing “Brins de Diamants” earrings and “Légende de Blé” bracelet) to scoop a Golden Globe for her soulful turn in “The United States vs. Billie Holiday.”Zendaya was positively incandescent at the Oscars in more than $6 million of Bulgari diamonds and a neon yellow Valentino cutout gown.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaThe group behind the Golden Globe Awards introduced a plan on Monday to increase the number of Black members and people of color within its organization, as well as proposed restrictions on the gifts its voters can accept and the payment they receive for their work on committees.The moves come as the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the small group of journalists who award the annual honors, finds itself in a public relations and organizational

These past few months have been difficult for us all, and we appreciate your understanding andpatience through this transformative period in our industry. For the past 60 days we haveworked hard to come up with a plan of action – culling ideas from the members as well asoutside entities – to present a cohesive, comprehensive proposal.

Ricky Gervais is still managing to troll the world’s biggest awards ceremonies, as it’s revealed that his 2020 speech at the Golden Globes has gained three times as many views as Sunday’s Oscars. Only 9.

Ricky Gervais thinks he was a little too edgy to have been invited to the 2021 Oscars.

Oscars was because of his controversial speech made last year’s Golden Globes awards.The comedian and actor has presented the Globes ceremony on five occasions, making headlines for several jokes deemed too inappropriate for some attendees and viewers.He’s never been asked to front the Academy Awards despite saying he would love to do it (“it would be carnage“), and reiterated that snub yesterday (April 26) ahead of the 2021 ceremony, writing: “It’s The Oscars tonight! I wasn’t invited.

Ricky Gervais is missing out on the action at the Oscars. The 59-year-old comedian is known for his sharp tongue and wit, which he often employs when hosting award shows like the Golden Globes.

Hollywood is just around the corner, and we've never been more excited to lust over all the lavish red carpet looks at the 93rd Academy Awards.

sending an email that called Black Lives Matter a “hate movement.”The Hollywood Foreign Press Association board said in an email Tuesday that Phil Berk is no longer a member of the organization.

Los Angeles Times, appears to be a copy of an article on conservative website FrontPage Mag titled “BLM Goes Hollywood,” which criticized BLM founder Patrisse Cullors for buying a $1.4 million house in Topanga Canyon, California. “The house is down the road from one of the homes involved in the Manson murders which seems only appropriate since Manson wanted to start a race war.

On Tuesday night, fallout from recent controversies surrounding the Hollywood Foreign Press Association continued.