HFPA
Arts & Entertainment abbreviation · Film, Television and Theater
| Stands for | Hollywood Foreign Press Association |
|---|---|
| Categories | Arts & Entertainment |
HFPA stands for Hollywood Foreign Press Association, a film, television and theater abbreviation.
Former organization of Los Angeles-based journalists for international outlets that voted on the Golden Globe Awards from 1944 until it dissolved in 2023.
Example: NBC dropped the 2022 telecast after reports about the HFPA's membership.
Usage notes
A 2021 Los Angeles Times investigation revealed that the roughly 90-member group had no Black members, prompting boycotts. The Golden Globes are now owned by private companies and voted on by a larger international body of journalists.
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