Hollywood Boycotts 2022 Golden Globes Over Diversity and Ethics Scandal
Hollywood Boycotts 2022 Golden Globes Over Diversity and Ethics Scandal
Hollywood Boycotts , 2022 Golden Globes , Over Diversity and Ethics Scandal.
'The Independent' reports that this year's Golden Globes ceremony will have no big stars in attendance and no television broadcast.
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The unusual broadcast is the result of a Hollywood boycott over an ongoing scandal revolving around the organization's lack of diversity and ethics.
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The scandal began after a 'Los Angeles Times' exposé accused the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) of a lack of diversity and "ethical lapses" in its business practices.
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The scandal began after a 'Los Angeles Times' exposé accused the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) of a lack of diversity and "ethical lapses" in its business practices.
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At the time of the exposé, the HFPA's voting membership did not have a single Black member.
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The HFPA was also accused of a , "culture of corruption" , that allowed companies to buy nominations and even wins.
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The HFPA was also accused of a , "culture of corruption" , that allowed companies to buy nominations and even wins.
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'The Independent' reports that following the exposé, over 100 public relations firms said they would no longer work with the HFPA.
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'The Independent' reports that following the exposé, over 100 public relations firms said they would no longer work with the HFPA.
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High-profile stars like Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson condemned the organization.
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High-profile stars like Tom Cruise and Scarlett Johansson condemned the organization.
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Cruise reportedly returned his three Golden Globes, while Johansson called for a boycott.
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NBC, which had aired the ceremony since 1996, canceled its broadcast of the 2022 event.
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The HFPA said in a statement that the 2022 ceremony would take place on January 9 at the Beverly Hilton hotel.
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The organization said the show would , “shine a light on the long-established philanthropy work of the HFPA, showcasing a range of grantees during the program.".
The organization said the show would , “shine a light on the long-established philanthropy work of the HFPA, showcasing a range of grantees during the program."