Topic: Hollywood Foreign Press Association

2 chapters across the catalog

Brown is the New Green
Episode 272 • • 6:24 - 9:46

272: Brown is the New Green

Hollywood Foreign Press Association Suicide and Russian Mob Allegations

Photojournalist Max B. Miller, a member of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, died by an apparent suicide following the Golden Globe Awards. The event is framed within broader allegations of corruption and bribery within the HFPA. Speculation arises regarding potential Russian mob influence in Hollywood and the financial pressures facing long-time industry voters.

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By Executive Order
Episode 271 • • 7:09 - 10:35

271: By Executive Order

Golden Globes Bribery Scandals and The Social Network

The 2011 Golden Globes are characterized as a scam following a lawsuit between a PR firm and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association alleging bribery for nominations. Historical precedents, such as the 1982 Pia Zadora scandal, are cited alongside claims that voters were treated to luxury junkets in Las Vegas before voting for films like Burlesque.

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