News | Entertainment
15 Jul 2025 14:32
NZCity News
NZCity CalculatorReturn to NZCity

  • Start Page
  • Personalise
  • Sport
  • Weather
  • Finance
  • Shopping
  • Jobs
  • Horoscopes
  • Lotto Results
  • Photo Gallery
  • Site Gallery
  • TVNow
  • Dating
  • SearchNZ
  • NZSearch
  • Crime.co.nz
  • RugbyLeague
  • Make Home
  • About NZCity
  • Contact NZCity
  • Your Privacy
  • Advertising
  • Login
  • Join for Free

  •   Home > News > Entertainment

    Tom Cruise is said to have returned his Golden Globes and NBC will not broadcast next year's ceremony following criticism towards the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA)

    The 58-year-old actor has reportedly sent three accolades back to the HQ of the organisation - whose members vote on the accolades presented at the Golden Globes - after it came under fire for a lack of diversity


    Sources told Deadline that Tom has returned his Best Actor gongs for 'Jerry Maguire and 'Born on the Fourth of July' and his Best Supporting Actor award for 'Magnolia'.

    It comes as NBC has decided not to air next year's ceremony.

    The network said in a statement: "We continue to believe that the HFPA is committed to meaningful reform. However, change of this magnitude takes time and work, and we feel strongly that the HFPA needs time to do it right.

    "As such, NBC will not air the 2022 Golden Globes.

    "Assuming the organisation ex ecutes on its plan, we are hopeful we will be in a position to air the show in January 2023."

    It was recently revealed HFPA did not have a Black member in their line-up of 87 journalists.

    But since then, the organisation have vowed to have 100 members, as a minimum, by next year, with at least 13 of these to be Black journalists.

    They said in a statement: "The Hollywood Foreign Press Association reiterates that we are committed to making necessary changes within our organisation and in our industry as a whole. We also acknowledge that we should have done more, and sooner. As a demonstration of our commitment, the board has unanimously approved a plan to increase membership to a minimum of 100 members this year, with a requirement that at least 13 percent of the membership be Black journalists."

    It comes after this year's Globes hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler called out the lack of diversity within the Hollywood Foreign Press Association during the ceremony.

    Amy said: "This is probably something we should've told you guys earlier. Everybody is, understandably, upset at the HFPA and their choices. Look, a lot of flashy garbage got nominated, but that happens, OK? That's, like, their thing, but a number of Black actors and Black-led projects were overlooked."

    Tina interrupted: "We all know that award shows are stupid. But the point is, even with stupid things, inclusivity is important, and there are no Black members of the Hollywood Foreign Press. I realised, HFPA, maybe you guys didn't get the memo because your workplace is the back booth of a French McDonald's, but you've gotta change that. So, here's to changing it."

    And last week, Scarlett Johansson urged Hollywood to take a step back from the HFPA.

    She said: "As an actor promoting a film, one is expected to participate in awards season by attending press conferences as well as awards shows.

    In the past, this has often meant facing sexist questions and remarks by certain HFPA members that bordered on sexual harassment. It is the exact reason why I, for many years, refused to participate in their conference.

    "The HFPA is an organisation that was legitimised by the likes of Harvey Weinstein to amass momentum for Academy recognition and the industry followed suit. Unless there is necessary fundamental reform within the organisation, I believe it is time that we take a step back from the HFPA and focus on the importance and strength of unity within our unions and the industry as a whole."

    © 2025 Bang Showbiz, NZCity

     Other Entertainment News
     15 Jul: Eric Stonestreet is "so happy" that Travis Kelce is dating Taylor Swift
     15 Jul: Sydney Sweeney is being lined up to play the next Bond girl
     15 Jul: David Duchovny had to call out character inconsistencies in The X-Files
     15 Jul: Donald Trump has threatened to revoke Rosie O'Donnell's US citizenship
     15 Jul: Catherine, Princess of Wales was told not to be "nervous" at Wimbledon by a young tennis fan
     15 Jul: Vanessa Hudgens is pregnant with her second child
     15 Jul: Michael C. Hall admits that Dexter "keeps pulling me back in"
     Top Stories

    RUGBY RUGBY
    Former All Blacks scrum guru Mike Cron's cautioned against making any dramatic changes to rugby's laws in order to speed the game up More...


    BUSINESS BUSINESS
    The job market's likely played into low house prices in Wellington More...



     Today's News

    National:
    Was the Air India crash caused by pilot error or technical fault? None of the theories holds up – yet 14:27

    Rugby League:
    Sonny Bill Williams insists the shortened length of the rounds for his boxing bout against Paul Gallen tomorrow night could favour his opponent 14:17

    National:
    How do you stop an AI model turning Nazi? What the Grok drama reveals about AI training 14:17

    Living & Travel:
    India orders airlines to check fuel switches on Boeing jets after deadly crash 14:17

    Entertainment:
    Eric Stonestreet is "so happy" that Travis Kelce is dating Taylor Swift 14:10

    Technology:
    Is there any hope for the internet? 14:07

    Rugby League:
    Altitude training is on the agenda for mountain biker Sammie Maxwell as she looks to continue a dominant first year on the World Cup cross-country circuit 14:07

    Law and Order:
    A sexual predator who groomed a 13-year-old on Snapchat then raped her was on bail awaiting trial at the time for similar offending 13:47

    Entertainment:
    Sydney Sweeney is being lined up to play the next Bond girl 13:40

    Rugby:
    Former All Blacks scrum guru Mike Cron's cautioned against making any dramatic changes to rugby's laws in order to speed the game up 13:27


     News Search






    Power Search


    © 2025 New Zealand City Ltd