Editing Golden Globe Awards (section)

=== 2011 Payola Charges ===
In 2011, three days before the Golden Globe Awards telecast, publicist Michael Russell filed a $2 million lawsuit alleging that HFPA President Philip Berk terminated Russell and his partner's contract after the 2010 broadcast because they raised ethical concerns over [[payola]] with him, including allegations that HFPA members took bribes for nominations and awards. The lawsuit alleged that HFPA members "abuse their positions and engage in unethical and potentially unlawful deals and arrangements which amount to a 'payola' scheme." The HFPA denied the allegations, claiming they were fabrications made up by a disgruntled ex-employee.<ref name="CBS News">{{cite web |title=Golden Globes Accused of "Payola" in Lawsuit |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/golden-globes-accused-of-payola-in-lawsuit/ |website=cbsnews.com |date=January 14, 2011 |publisher=CBS News |access-date=August 17, 2023 |archive-date=August 17, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817150406/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/golden-globes-accused-of-payola-in-lawsuit/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The lawsuit was later settled.