Hollywood Boycotts 2022 Golden Globes Over Diversity and Ethics Scandal
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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. .
The unusual broadcast is the result of a Hollywood boycott over an ongoing scandal revolving around the organization's lack of diversity and ethics. .
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. .
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. .
At the time of the exposé, the HFPA's voting membership did not have a single Black member. .
The HFPA was also accused of a , "culture of corruption" , that allowed companies to buy nominations and even wins. .
The HFPA was also accused of a , "culture of corruption" , that allowed companies to buy nominations and even wins. .
'The Independent' reports that following the
exposé, over 100 public relations firms said
they would no longer work with the HFPA. .
'The Independent' reports that following the
exposé, over 100 public relations firms said
they would no longer work with the HFPA. .
High-profile stars like Tom Cruise and
Scarlett Johansson condemned the organization. .
High-profile stars like Tom Cruise and
Scarlett Johansson condemned the organization. .
Cruise reportedly returned his three Golden Globes, while Johansson called for a boycott. .
NBC, which had aired the ceremony since 1996, canceled its broadcast of the 2022 event. .
The HFPA said in a statement that
the 2022 ceremony would take place
on January 9 at the Beverly Hilton hotel. .
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."
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