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HollywoodNews.com: Golden Globes Calls Dick Clark Productions “Devious” But Fib About Their Compensation
The Golden Globes–aka the Hollywood Foreign Press Association– must be going crazy at this point. They lost their intial case against Dick Clark Productions. The court ruled that DCP has the right to keep producing the Golden Globes show for NBC and negotiating with them–without the greedy HFPA’s involvement. So the HFPA has filed a motion for a final judgement, saying they can’t wait for an appeal to come through–thinking that the court will reverse itself and give them back control of the show. Buried in the HFPA’s latest filing are a couple of interesting items. First, the group spent $3.7 million on legal fees last year–half of what they get from NBC for licensing their name. That alone must be sending them over the wall.
But second–is this little assertion: .“…HFPA’s members work without pay throughout the year to put the Golden Globes together and the production and broadcast of the television show requires close cooperation between HFPA’s members and dcp. There is no assurance that HFPA’s members will be able to cooperate with dcp on future Golden Globe Awards Shows, given dcp’s deceitful and devious conduct towards its supposed “partner.”
Well, that part about “members work without pay” is not exactly true. On its annual Form 990, the HFPA lists a bunch of salaries for its officers. In 2010, the total was up to $191,000 spread over 11 people. Phil Berk, who’s not even the president anymore, gets $61,000 a year. Not only that, the HFPA spent over $671,000 on travel expenses in 2010-2011 to go in luxury to film festivals around the world–although they are often subsidized in junkets by the studios. They paid $26,000 for rent of the building they occupy in West Hollywood–their clubhouse, so to speak. On the most recent Form 990 they also list $200,000 for unspecified “outside services” and $122,000 for “meetings and press conferences” and another $96,000 to run their website.
Of course, the ironic thing about all of this is that HFPA does no more than other critics group in any other city. They see all the movies and TV shows that come out in a year, and then make judgements about who should get which prizes. The New York and Los Angeles Film Critics Circles do the same thing, put on modest dinners, and hand out awards. The difference [...]

HollywoodNews.com: The Hollywood Foreign Press has lost its lawsuit against Dick Clark Productions. The HFPA–paid over $6 million a year to license its name by NBC–had contended that Dick Clark had no right to negotiate with NBC without them. Today senior US District Judge A. Howard Matz ruled that he disagreed with them. The ruling follows. This is a blow to the HFPA, a greedy group that has suffered numerous scandals over the years. The ruling means The Golden Globes are now in the backseat. Dick Clark Productions can produce the show through 2018, and continue to make deals with NBC as long as the network wants the show. The HFPA will have to accept their deals.
In the end, it was just a story of greed. The HFPA consists of about 80 people, many of whom have no credentials and don’t see all the movies every year. In past decades, they were broadcast on cable, then moved to CBS. CBS kicked them off the air during a scandal involving “actress” Pia Zadora, and NBC picked them up. I’ve written over the years about the group’s many crazy stunts, their domineering attitude, and the questionable credits of certain of their members. In the meantime, they’ve used the annual fee they receive from NBC to bankroll their arrogance. The movies they’re supposed to see, and the choices they make, are no different in the end than dozens of other critics’ groups. There’s nothing special about the HFPA. But they’ve managed to turn it into a tax free business.
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HollywoodNews.com: ‘American Idol’ had the remaining contestants competing once again last night, but not without first acknowledging some major men in the music industry.
‘Idol’ was paying tribute to Don Cornelius and ‘Soul Train’ last night as the contestants performed soul songs, states People. However, as Dick Clark just passed away, the show wanted to acknowledge him as well.
Host Ryan Seacrest commented that ‘Idol’ would not exist without the work Clark has done over the years, and that shows like ‘American Bandstand’ and ‘Soul Train’ basically paved the way.
Do you like how they handled everything last night?
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HollywoodNews.com: Dick Clark has passed away at 82 years old as he reportedly suffered a massive heart attack.
Clark’s rep recently confirmed that he was at St. John’s hospital in Los Angeles where he was receiving an outpatient procedure, but he then allegedly suffered the heart attack and could not be resuscitated, states TMZ. He has had a number of health problems as he suffered a stroke in 2004.
Before his stroke, he revealed that he had also been dealing with Type 2 diabetes.
Clark has been recently best known for his work with ‘New Years’ Rockin’ Eve’ which he created in 1972.
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By Kim Palacios
hollywoodnews.com: The 2012 “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” celebration will feature Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, it has just been announced. The upcoming event marks the 40th year of Dick Clark emceeing the event.
In recent years, Clark has been accompanied by mega-host Ryan Seacrest, who has taken over the heavy lifting in light of Clark’s advanced age.
In 2011, Ke$ha and Taio Cruz performed live from Times Square; singer Fergie and actress Jenny McCarthy also hosted parts of the show.
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HollywoodNews.com: LA’s Promise, a nonprofit organization working to radically shift the education, health and social outcomes for youth in South Los Angeles, will hold its 2011 Gala on Tuesday, September 27th at 6 p.m. at Hollywood’s Kodak Theater, featuring an exclusive private screening of Cirque Du Soleil’s first Los Angeles resident show, IRIS. The 2011 LA’s Promise Gala promises to be an unforgettable evening as LA’s Promise pays tribute to successful Hollywood TV and radio host and producer Ryan Seacrest.
“Ryan Seacrest is an extraordinary talent but he’s also an exceptionally good person. He gives his time and energy to youth programs and strives to make a difference in kids’ lives,” said Megan Chernin, LA’s Promise Board Chair. “We’re grateful for all his support and we’re looking forward to honoring Ryan and celebrating LA’s Promise breakthrough year of huge academic gains. The event helps provide vital funding to fulfill our promise to the 8,000 students in our care.”
“This year’s honoree is a pioneer is in his own right,” observed Mike McGalliard, LA’s Promise President and CEO. “Ryan represents the spirit of our organization in both his work and his philanthropic endeavors, transforming the lives of children and families who live within LA’s Promise Neighborhood.”
Seacrest holds preeminent positions in broadcast television, nationally syndicated radio, local radio and cable as both a producer and on-air host. He is celebrated internationally as host of the top-rated primetime talent showcase “American Idol,” and hosts and produces E! News and its red carpet awards show coverage. He also serves as an executive producer and co-hosts “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.” He has been nominated for an Emmy® award in the “Outstanding Host for a Reality or Reality-Competition Program” category for his work on “American Idol,” and has also hosted the live network broadcast of the Emmy® awards show. On radio, Seacrest is host of “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” his market-topping #1 nationally syndicated LA morning drive-time radio show for Clear Channel’s 102.7 KIIS-FM, as well as a nationally-syndicated Top 40 radio show. Ryan Seacrest Productions (RSP) is a leading television production company. RSP produces the hit series “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” the highest-rated show on the E! network and the spin-offs “Khloe and Lamar,” “Kourtney and Khloe Take New York” and “Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.” RSP also produced the Emmy® award winning ABC reality series “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution.”
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HollywoodNews.com: Willow Smith is getting a big chance, but may have to stay up a little later than usual for a special performance.
The young star will reportedly be performing on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,’ states People. Willow will be joining other performers such as La Roux, Ne-Yo and Natasha Bedingfield.
Willow will get the chance to impress millions on the annual show that has almost always been hosted by Clark since 1972.
Will you check out Willow Smith’s performance on New Year’s Eve?
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Adam Lambert was previously banned from CBS’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve,” but in a statement released this morning by CBS it seems as if they are giving Lambert a second chance.
LA Times reports that “Adam Lambert will appear on “The View” Thursday, December 10. His visit with the hosts includes a taped interview and performance. “The View” episode airs the morning after Barbara Walters includes Lambert as on of the year’s “Most Fascinating People” in her primetime special, which airs Wednesday, December 9 at 10:01 p.m., ET on ABC.”
He should really be thanking Barbara Walters for naming him on her “Most Fascinating People” list and therefore making it impossible for him not to perform on her show.

Adam Lambert got himself into more trouble than he imagined when he performed his racy moves at the American Music Awards. First, it was the Good Morning America cancellation the day following the AMA’s and we thought that was the end of his consequences. Now ABC has cancelled his performance on Jimmy Kimmell Live as well as Dick Clark’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” Do you think he’s learned his lesson yet?
Too bad we won’t get another chance to hear this: