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The 78th Golden Globes ceremony will take place later today.

Over its long history, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association has had embarrassing scandals. We looked into the organization, which is behind the awards show. What we found: latimes.com/entertainment-…
We found that it regularly issues payments to its own members in ways that some experts say could run afoul of IRS guidelines.

In response to questions, the HFPA said “none of these allegations has ever been proven in court"
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The HFPA has a reputation for making occasionally head-scratching choices when picking #GoldenGlobes nominees and winners latimes.com/entertainment-…
Who exactly are the members of this insular, improbably powerful group?

While many members keep a low profile, others are more colorful.
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Column: "For Hollywood, Globes are about marketing. The HFPA’s timing is impeccable, even if the behavior of its members isn’t," writes @GlennWhipp latimes.com/entertainment-…
Now Time's Up is joining those calling for more action with its #TIMESUPGlobes campaign latimes.com/entertainment-…

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