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Will the New Election Help the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. Clean Up its Mess?

Awards
 June 10, 2013 By Steve Pond 1 week ago

Monday election will end the divisive reign of Aida Takla-O'Reilly. Most recent documents show the group spent $3.6 millon on lawyers

  

Sexual Shenanigans at the HFPA – Oh Those Golden Globers! (Exclusive)

Movies
 May 31, 2013 By Sharon Waxman 2 weeks ago

Skinny dipping and naked cellphone photos -- a night in the life of an HFPA member?

  

Hollywood Foreign Press Settles with Former Publicist in 'Payola' Suit

Awards
 February 20, 2013 By Brent Lang 16 weeks ago

Terms of the settlement between Michael Russell Group and the Golden Globes producer were not disclosed

  

Golden Globes Set for Jan. 13, 2013

Awards | Oscars
 August 21, 2012 By Steve Pond 42 weeks ago

By holding the Golden Globes before Oscar nominations are announced, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association avoids a potential conflict with new Oscar campaign rules

  

Golden Globes Trial: HFPA's Motion to Appeal Granted

Television
 July 23, 2012 By Tim Kenneally & Pamela Chelin 47 weeks ago

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association gets a second chance after April defeat

  

Golden Globes Trial: HFPA Lawyer Charges 'Enslavement' (Updated)

Awards
 February 10, 2012 By Brent Lang & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

The warring sides in the Golden Globes TV rights case began closing arguments Friday, with no settlement in sight

  

Golden Globes Trial: Judge Pushes Settlement

Media
 February 7, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Judge A. Howard Matz tells Dick Clark Productions and the HFPA to come to an agreement

  

Golden Globes Trial: Les Moonves Says CBS Might Have Outbid NBC

Movies
 January 31, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Top CBS exec was willing to pay $25 to $30 million a year for rights to the Golden Globes -- significantly more than NBC paid

  

Golden Globes Trial Exposes Dick Clark CEO's Misleading Negotiating Tactics

Television
 January 27, 2012 By Brent Lang & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

Dick Clark Production's Mark Shapiro cops to bluffing -- former NBC exec Marc Graboff also takes the stand

  

Golden Globes Trial Begins: Attorneys Clash Over TV Rights (Updated)

Movies
 January 24, 2012 By Brent Lang & Pamela Chelin 1 year ago

The HFPA claims it never approved a contract, but DCP counters that it did not need the organization's consent

  

Battle Over Golden Globes TV Rights Heads to Court

Television
 January 23, 2012 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Hollywood Foreign Press suit charges Dick Clark Productions renegotiated its contract with NBC without its consent. The case opens Tuesday

  

He's Really Back! Ricky Gervais Returning as Golden Globes Host

Awards
 November 16, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

The comedian hosted the show for two insult laden, but highly rated broadcasts

  

Judge Denies HFPA's Motion to Dismiss Long-Time Publicist's Suit (Updated)

Movies
 November 3, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

Claims by the charity Stars For a Cause can also proceed

  

Golden Globes Broadcasting Rights Case Postponed 30 Days

Awards
 September 2, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

The legal fight between Dick Clark Productions and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association was supposed to take place in U.S. District Court next week

  

Golden Globes Legal Woes: Anti-HFPA Suits Can Move Forward

Media | Movies
 July 27, 2011 By Brent Lang 1 year ago

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge will allow two separate actions to go into the discovery phase

  

Golden Globes Fight: HFPA Wants Summary Ruling Against Dick Clark Prods.

Television
 June 21, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Press Association asks judge to end DCP's involvement in awards show

  

Old Guard Takes HFPA Vote, Aida Takla O'Reilly Beats Lorenzo Soria

Awards
 June 9, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

Aida Takla O'Reilly gets a second term as president

  

HFPA Claims Major Legal Win Over Former Golden Globes Publicist

Movies
 May 16, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Superior court judge throws out defamation claims from Michael Russell

  

Hollywood Foreign Press Elects 3 New Members

Awards
 May 9, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

The embattled Golden Globes backer swells its ranks to 85

  

Court Rules HFPA Lawsuit Against Dick Clark Productions Can Proceed

Movies
 March 7, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

The group behind the Golden Globe Awards is fighting the producers of the annual TV broadcast over a deal it made with NBC

  

HFPA Member Howard Lucraft Dies at 94

Awards
 February 9, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

The composer and journalist worked as the music editor for Daily Variety and worked in TV and radio

  

Golden Globes Lawsuit: Does It Come Down to 6 Words?

Television
 February 8, 2011 By Tim Molloy 2 years ago

HFPA fires back at Dick Clark Productions, saying its claim to keep producing the show is based on six words in a 1993 contract

  

HFPA Countersues Former Golden Globes Publicist

Awards
 February 7, 2011 By Brent Lang 2 years ago

Facing allegations of payola, awards group says it was the former PR guru Michael Russell who did illegal deals

  

HFPA: 'Highly Unlikely' Ricky Gervais Will Be Invited Back as Globes Host

Television
 February 1, 2011 By Tim Molloy 2 years ago

President Phil Berk denies the actor's claim that he's been asked to host the Golden Globes for the third time

  

HFPA Says Despite Lawsuit, Show Will Go On In 2012

Television
 January 24, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

The HFPA, which owns the Golden Globes Awards, is suing producer Dick Clark Productions

  

HFPA: Member's Suicide Unrelated to Group (update)

Awards
 January 20, 2011 By Brent Lang & Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: Max B. Miller, a 73-year-old photographer, was said to be depressed and suffering money problems

  
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