Two congresswomen are asking the Internal Revenue Service to investigate the Hollywood Foreign Press Assn.’s tax-exempt status. Their letter to IRS commissioner Charles Rettig comes after several investigations into the practices of the organization that hands out the Golden Globes.
“For more than a year, entertainment and national media outlets have detailed the seemingly corrupt and unacceptable deal making patterns of HFPA raising questions whether the organization solely responsible for awarding the once coveted Golden Globe Award is meeting its IRS section 501(C)(3) demands,” reads the letter sent Monday from Rep. Joyce Beatty (D–Ohio), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence (D–Mich.), who is vice chair of the House Committee on Appropriations.
The HFPA responded to the letter calling for an investigation, and said in a statement, “The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is extremely disappointed to have read about the concerns from Representatives...
“For more than a year, entertainment and national media outlets have detailed the seemingly corrupt and unacceptable deal making patterns of HFPA raising questions whether the organization solely responsible for awarding the once coveted Golden Globe Award is meeting its IRS section 501(C)(3) demands,” reads the letter sent Monday from Rep. Joyce Beatty (D–Ohio), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence (D–Mich.), who is vice chair of the House Committee on Appropriations.
The HFPA responded to the letter calling for an investigation, and said in a statement, “The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is extremely disappointed to have read about the concerns from Representatives...
- 3/9/2022
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Updated, 3:46 Pm: The Hollywood Foreign Press Association said Tuesday that it has reached out to the staffs of two House lawmakers who are calling for an IRS investigation of the organization’s non-profit status.
The HFPA said that the letter does not take into account new ethics and conduct rules as well and guidelines banning all gifts.
An HFPA spokesperson said, “The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is extremely disappointed to have read about the concerns from Representatives Beatty and Lawrence in the media. Though the Association still hasn’t received any letter or other forms of communication, it has reached out to their offices to discuss their concerns, provide answers to their questions and make them aware of the significant changes and reforms the Association has already undertaken.
“Unfortunately, it seems their letter is taken largely from previous news accounts that have misrepresented or omitted the significant and thorough...
The HFPA said that the letter does not take into account new ethics and conduct rules as well and guidelines banning all gifts.
An HFPA spokesperson said, “The Hollywood Foreign Press Association is extremely disappointed to have read about the concerns from Representatives Beatty and Lawrence in the media. Though the Association still hasn’t received any letter or other forms of communication, it has reached out to their offices to discuss their concerns, provide answers to their questions and make them aware of the significant changes and reforms the Association has already undertaken.
“Unfortunately, it seems their letter is taken largely from previous news accounts that have misrepresented or omitted the significant and thorough...
- 3/8/2022
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Two leading members from the Congressional Black Caucus have written the commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service to demand an investigation into the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s tax exempt status, according to a letter obtained by TheWrap.
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D – Ohio), who chairs the Congressional Black Caucus, and Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence(3) demands,” the letter states.
It continues: “We believe at minimum, HFPA’s current leadership has colluded to benefit themselves, either directly or indirectly and therefore violated the IRS statute,” which bars the organization from operating for the benefit of private interests.
According to its tax returns, the HFPA is a 501(c)(6), which is similar to a 501(c)(3) in terms of being exempt from taxes, but is generally used for groups such as trade associations that promote the common business of its members.
The congressional letter pointed to a Wrap investigation published last month. The letter cites...
Rep. Joyce Beatty (D – Ohio), who chairs the Congressional Black Caucus, and Rep. Brenda L. Lawrence(3) demands,” the letter states.
It continues: “We believe at minimum, HFPA’s current leadership has colluded to benefit themselves, either directly or indirectly and therefore violated the IRS statute,” which bars the organization from operating for the benefit of private interests.
According to its tax returns, the HFPA is a 501(c)(6), which is similar to a 501(c)(3) in terms of being exempt from taxes, but is generally used for groups such as trade associations that promote the common business of its members.
The congressional letter pointed to a Wrap investigation published last month. The letter cites...
- 3/8/2022
- by Anita Bennett and Sharon Waxman
- The Wrap
Millions of Americans are at risk of eviction, thanks to the eviction moratorium that expired over the weekend while Congress and the White House sparred over who was responsible for extending it. President Joe Biden asked landlords to pause evictions for the next 30 days on Monday as the administration scrambles to find a way to implement a new eviction moratorium.
Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement Monday that the CDC so far has been “unable to find legal authority” to create a new moratorium, citing a Supreme Court...
Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement Monday that the CDC so far has been “unable to find legal authority” to create a new moratorium, citing a Supreme Court...
- 8/2/2021
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
Ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on January 20, the Presidential Inaugural Committee (Pic) has set additional programming to celebrate and honor America’s diversity. The programming will include three events that will stream online highlighting diverse communities. They will feature apperarances and remarks from national and local leaders, celebrities, activists, musical performances as well as stories from inspiring Americans. The events are set to take place Tuesday (today) and will be live-streamed at bideninaugural.org/watch as well as Facebook and Twitter.
“In the spirit of America United, the committee is excited to add three events to the official inaugural activities schedule that will showcase one of our greatest strengths as a nation, our diversity, “said Pic CEO and President of Delaware State University, Dr. Tony Allen. “This programming will honor acts of resilience, heroism, and commitment to unity from the Black, Latino,...
“In the spirit of America United, the committee is excited to add three events to the official inaugural activities schedule that will showcase one of our greatest strengths as a nation, our diversity, “said Pic CEO and President of Delaware State University, Dr. Tony Allen. “This programming will honor acts of resilience, heroism, and commitment to unity from the Black, Latino,...
- 1/19/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Joe Biden’s inauguration concerts continue tonight with one tied to the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, featuring a lineup that includes Yo-Yo Ma, Andra Day and Bebe Winans.
The event, scheduled to start at 8 Pm Et, will include a video from songwriter Diane Warren and Chesca’s performance of “El Cambio” (The Change), which Warren wrote and originally debuted during the Biden campaign and became an anthem. Adam Rifkin directed the video and Leah Sydney produced it.
Also on the bill for the concert, called United We Serve: A Celebration of the National MLK Day of Service, are Aloe Blacc, Rep. Sharice Davids, Rosario Dawson, Bernie King, Martin Luther King III, Rev. Al Sharpton, Sean Patrick Thomas and Lynn Whitfield.
On Sunday, the Biden inaugural committee held a virtual concert that featured Cher and Barbra Streisand, among others, with most of the performers stressing unity amid political divisions. Warren...
The event, scheduled to start at 8 Pm Et, will include a video from songwriter Diane Warren and Chesca’s performance of “El Cambio” (The Change), which Warren wrote and originally debuted during the Biden campaign and became an anthem. Adam Rifkin directed the video and Leah Sydney produced it.
Also on the bill for the concert, called United We Serve: A Celebration of the National MLK Day of Service, are Aloe Blacc, Rep. Sharice Davids, Rosario Dawson, Bernie King, Martin Luther King III, Rev. Al Sharpton, Sean Patrick Thomas and Lynn Whitfield.
On Sunday, the Biden inaugural committee held a virtual concert that featured Cher and Barbra Streisand, among others, with most of the performers stressing unity amid political divisions. Warren...
- 1/18/2021
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
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