- : . James Woods thanked fellow actor Brendan Fraser for speaking against former Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) president Philip Berk and shared his own story about the organization. president criticizing Black Lives Matter. . Following its by-laws, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has named Ali Sar President of the HFPA, replacing recently deceased Lorenzo Soria. April 20, 2021, 10:17 AM PDT. Soria died Friday at his home in Los Angeles, according to. He was 68."Lorenzo was a beloved member of the entertainment industry and the Hollywood community and will be sorely missed," a spokesperson for the HFPA said in a statement.According to a family member . The Golden Globe Awards brings in about $10 million from its television broadcast each year. The crisis-hit Hollywood body's ex-president shared a controversial article about Black Lives Matter. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, the tiny group that presides over the ceremony, has been under fire for decades, . In April 2021, Berk (an eight-term past HFPA president) emailed fellow . They no longer have to live in Southern California or write for print . In a new interview with GQ, The Mummy star reveals he was groped in 2003 by Philip Berk, a former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association sent an email calling Black Lives Matter a racist movement, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday. Sar. Lorenzo Soria, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which is the organization behind the Golden Globe Awards, has died, a spokesperson for the HFPA told TheWrap. "This was, in effect, Berk's third strike with . The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced updated eligibility requirements last adopted in 2020 and updated in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic that will now permit a hybrid . The former president of the association that hands out the Golden Globes awards, Phil Berk, also described Patrisse Cullors, a co-founder of the Black Lives . April 28, 2021; The association, which is behind the annual Golden Globe awards, quickly distanced itself from the message in a statement. Wed Apr 28, 2021 Mark Tapson Mark Tapson is the Shillman Fellow on Popular Culture for the David Horowitz Freedom Center. An email sent Sunday by a former Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. Phil Berk, former longtime president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, circulated an article stating that the Black Lives Matter organization is a "racist hate movement.". In a panicked move to signal its commitment to racial justice, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a gaggle of Los Angeles-based, international journalists, has booted 88-year-old member Philip Berk from its ranks. The association, which is behind the annual Golden Globe awards, quickly distanced itself from the message in a statement. The former . Hoehne, who previously served as vice president, will lead the HFPA's recently announced expanded Board of Directors. "His passing is a deep loss for us and for all who knew him and who were blessed by his generosity, passion and sense of humor," Soria's family said . Frontpage News-In a panicked move to signal its commitment to racial justice, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a gaggle of Los Angeles-based, international journalists, has booted 88-year-old member . HFPA members voted for Hoehne as its new president [] Ali Sar Named President, Succeeding The Late Lorenzo Soria. After receiving backlash for what the former association President did, Hollywood Foreign Press Association released a statement. 1982-2020. During the show, HFPA President Ali Sar, Vice President Helen Hoehne and former President Meher Tatna addressed the issue. By Dominic Patten September 8, 2021 4:57pm Courtesy HFPA Fighting to stay alive, the beleaguered Hollywood Foreign Press Association has elected a nearly 20-year veteran to lead the group into what. Hollywood is mourning a loss, as Hollywood Foreign Press Association President Lorenzo Soria has died at the age of 68. The former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association sent an email calling Black Lives Matter a racist movement, according to a report from the Los Angeles Times on Tuesday. This week, Brendan Fraser has opened up about his time in the limelight, also talking about a 2003 incident involving former Hollywood Foreign Press President Philip Berk for the first time. This . A cause of death. Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) president Helen Hoehne said the decision to hold a pared-back ceremony this weekend is in fact the group's "sensitive" response to the criticism its . The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced updated eligibility requirements last adopted in 2020 and updated in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic that will now permit a hybrid . The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has elected German journalist Helen Hoehne as its new president, the latest step in the org's move to reform following controversies surrounding its. HOLLYWOOD, CA The Hollywood Foreign Press Association named Ali Sar as interim president, following the sudden death of Lorenzo Soria last week. President Lorenzo Soria, who oversaw the organization that puts on the annual Golden Globe Awards, has died. . HFPA President Lorenzo Soria expressed his enthusiasm and hopes for what the grant bestowed upon CSUN will bring . The Hollywood Foreign Press Association very publicly shunned Philip Berk over an email shared internally, because the Freedom Center's Daniel Greenfield told truths in it that left-leaning journalists . Occupation. She was 90 . The 79th Golden Globe Awards honored the best in film and American television of 2021, as chosen by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). The criticism and subsequent fallout surrounding the HFPA continued to broil on Sunday, just hours before the 78th Golden Globe Awards will premiere at 8 p.m. EST on NBC. 8-Time President of Hollywood Foreign Press Association Shares Freedom Center Article, Gets Cancelled April 29, 2021 MJA Uncategorized 15. The Argentinian-Italian went peacefully in his sleep Friday, August 7 at his . The email from Phil Berk, who served 8 terms as Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. Soria passed away "peacefully at his . HOLLYWOOD, CA Lorenzo Soria, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association which presents the Golden Globes each year, died at age 68 on Friday. Journalist. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association said Thursday that it has appointed Ali Sar as its new president. Lorenzo Soria has been elected president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, outgoing president Meher Tatna announced Tuesday. Years active. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association said Thursday that it has appointed Ali Sar as its new president. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organization behind the Golden Globes expelled their former president Phil Berk after he sent an email to members criticizing Black Lives Matter. Following its by-laws, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has named Ali Sar President of the HFPA, replacing recently deceased Lorenzo Soria. What You Need To Know The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has elected German journalist Helen Hoehne as its new president, the latest step in the org's move to reform following controversies surrounding its operations. Soria passed away "peacefully at his home. Sar. A cause of death was not disclosed. This site uses cookies. He claimed the president of the organization, known for putting on The Gold [16] Helen Hoehne was named President in September 2021. "I recommend this interview highly. He was president of the group for eight years and a . LOS ANGELES - The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which hosts the Golden Globes, is under fire after a former president of the organization sent an anti-Black Lives Matter email. 1y ago. Hollywood Foreign Press Assn. president, called BLM a "racist hate movement." And the email described BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors as a . Scott. I, too, was blacklisted by that individual at # HFPA after nine Golden Globe nominations," Woods wrote, claiming that former HFPA president Philip Berk retaliated against him for having the wrong politics, and linking to a GQ magazine article in which actor Brendan Fraser claimed he was groped in 2003 by then-president of the HFPA Philip Berk. president, called BLM a "racist hate movement." And the email described BLM co-founder Patrisse Cullors as a . On . president criticizing Black Lives Matter co-founder Patrisse Cullors and likening BLM to a hate group touched off a firestorm among . Philip Berk has been elected president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) for the year 2009-2010 following the annual general meeting this week [June 3]. By Variety. HOLLYWOOD, CA Lorenzo Soria, president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association which presents the Golden Globes each year, died at age 68 on Friday. Philip Berk has been ousted from the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. PUBLISHED 1:00 PM PDT Nov. 03, 2021. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) addressed their controversial diversity issue, namely the fact that the organization currently has no Black members, during Sunday night's broadcast.. In an interview with GQ, Brendan Fraser claimed that former Hollywood Foreign Press Association president Philip Berk sexually assaulted him in the summer of 2003. Mere hours later, he was. The 88-year-old, who is from South Africa, was a Hollywood Foreign Press Association member for 44 years and served eight terms as its president. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association removed Philip Berk this week for sharing an article via email that called Black Lives Matter a "racist hate movement" and said it is "carrying on . The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is a group of just 87 critics, and the LA Times report said the group has no Black voting members. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association has issued a statement following an email sent by its former president calling the Black Lives Matter organization . SHARE. LOS ANGELES Following years of allegations that a lack of a diverse membership led to racist choices in its Golden Globe nominations and awards, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced Wednesday that it has hired its first chief diversity officer: Neil Phillips. Former president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Philip Berk has been kicked out of the organization after sharing an article with his fellow members that called Black Lives Matter a . Eight-Time President of Hollywood Foreign Press Association Shares Freedom Center Article, Gets Cancelled. Mr. Berk was more than just your average former chief; he'd presided over the HFPA eight times.. Both the Peacock and DCP called for Phil to be expelled. April 20, 2021, 10:17 AM PDT. "On behalf of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, thank you [] Berk, an eight-term past president of the group behind the Golden Globe Awards, slammed its co . The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has awarded California State University, Northridge $2 million to support students and enhance technology in the school's acclaimed Department of Cinema and Television Arts.