The Golden Globes will not feature celebrity presenters this year.
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The annual awards ceremony will take place on Sunday (09/01/22) at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, but according to Variety, no celebrities have agreed to participate in the event.
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The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has previously been criticized for a lack of black representation among its members, and a social media campaign called Time’s Up was even launched to help highlight the problem.
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The Globes talent booker said in an email sent to various advertising agencies: “The Golden Globes will move forward with a small event on January 9 that will not only award the best performances on television and film for 2021, but also in Recognize the importance of supporting diverse creatives in the industry.
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“This year’s event will celebrate and honor a variety of diverse community programs that empower inclusive filmmakers and journalists to pursue their storytelling passions.”
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NBC previously announced that it would not televise the 2022 ceremony due to a lack of diversity, while Amazon Studios and Netflix announced plans to halt their activities with the HFPA until sufficient changes were made.
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In May, NBC said in a statement: “We continue to believe that the HFPA is committed to meaningful reform. However, a change of this magnitude takes time and work, and we strongly believe that the HFPA needs time to get it right. As such, ”NBC will not broadcast the 2022 Golden Globes.
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