The Golden Globe Award for Best Original Score is one of numerous categories awarded by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), which was founded in 1947 by journalists who cover the US film business but are linked with newspapers outside North America. The most prestigious award given by the HFPA is called the Golden Globe. The original score is the music that provides background accompaniment to a motion picture or television program. It may include songs, musical numbers, and other types of music. The score can be performed by a single artist or group. In addition, it can be recorded electronically or live at a performance event. Scores are often released to retail stores before the movie or show is released to provide more exposure for the music. The first Golden Globe Awards were held in January 1948 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. These awards were created by newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst to honor the best films of the year. The only category introduced at this time was Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama. Other categories were added over time such as Best Actress - Motion Picture Comedy/Musical, Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical/Comedy, Best Director - Motion Picture, and Best Screenplay. There have been changes made over the years to these categories; currently there are 28 categories in total. New categories are proposed by members of the press who work with the directors of the movies and television shows they cover.