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"Honestly, when I look across our country and see what diversity, equity and inclusion is demanding of organizations across the country, there's so much of how the HFPA has been approaching this that I think is really wonderful," new Hollywood Foreign Press Association chief diversity officer Neil Phillips says of the…

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association today announced the hiring of Neil Phillips as its first Chief Diversity Officer, in keeping with a promise made last spring, surrounding the introduction of a new, permanent leadership position at the embattled Golden Globes organization. In his new role, Phillips will play an…

“This is a petty and vindictive move. It is actually an insult to the industry,” said Critics Choice Awards President Joey Berlin of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s rescheduled January 9 date for its show. That happens to be the same night of the annual Critics Choice event which, unlike the Globes this…

The 2022 Golden Globes don’t have a TV home, but the Hollywood Foreign Press Association said today that the show will go on. The 79th annual trophy show is set for Sunday, January 9 — the same day as the Critics Choice Awards — but no venue was announced. The Globes news was relayed to publicists today in a letter…

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is moving forward with plans to bestow Golden Globe honors this movie season, even in the absence of the typical awards ceremony broadcast on NBC, Deadline has confirmed. A source said Monday that “the HFPA plans to recognize the performances of 2021 to celebrate the great work…

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is continuing its reform efforts, announcing today a five-year partnership with the NAACP for what they’re calling the “Reimagine Coalition.” The embattled group behind the Golden Globe Awards says the move is a stepping stone to creating a more inclusive space in…

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association today named MRC chairman Todd Boehly as its interim CEO. The move comes as the group continues its promised reforms amid backlash of its lack of diversity and other issues. He already ties to organization as the chairman and CEO of Eldridge Industries, which owns MRC and dick…

The embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association has admitted its largest-ever class of new members. The 21 recruits cap the group’s six-month process of reforms amid a “commitment to diversity and inclusion.” The new group is a diverse one, with 48% identifying as women, 29% as Black, 24% as Asian, 29% identify as…

The embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association has added five new people to its nine-member Credentials Committee. The group helps select new members, a key element in the Golden Globes organization’s efforts to address an admitted lack of diversity among the once-insular group. The new committee members are…

UPDATED with selection of non-member to board of directors: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association on Tuesday said its newly elected board of directors has selected the three non-members — Jeff Harris, Dr. Joanna Dodd Massey and Sharlette Hambrick to join the board. The new board now has a total of 15 directors per…

Fighting to stay alive, the beleaguered Hollywood Foreign Press Association has elected a nearly 20-year veteran to lead the group into what may or may not be better days. Helen Hoehne will be the next President of the HFPA, it was revealed today. The elevation of the group's VP to the top job of the 80-member-plus…

(UPDATED with NBC & dick clark production statements) The 2022 Golden Globes remain canceled, but the Hollywood Foreign Press Association is praying its latest set of self-described reforms can finally turn things around with Tinseltown. “Three months ago, we made a promise to commit to transformational change and…