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

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

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

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

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

Superior court judge throws out defamation claims from Michael Russell

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

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

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

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

The lawsuit filed by Michael Russell alleges that Berk has sought kickbacks from sponsors, calling NBC to demand a commission on a Chrysler ad buy (updated)

When Sony hosted HFPA members in Vegas for a Cher concert, it was press business as usual, says the studio