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Hollywood Foreign Press Association sues Penske Media over Golden Globes acquisition

Hollywood Foreign Press Association Penske Media Golden Globes antitrust lawsuit $150 million

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) filed a federal antitrust lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California accusing Penske Media Corporation, its chief Jay Penske, billionaire Todd Boehly and the Golden Globe Foundation of a fraudulent scheme to acquire the Golden Globe Awards. The complaint describes the 2023 purchase as a "sham process tainted by fraud," alleges violations of federal and California antitrust and consumer‑protection statutes, and says HFPA members were excluded from award‑related activities after the takeover.

The HFPA seeks rescission of the acquisition agreements, injunctive relief to unwind the deal and at least US$150 million in damages. Current owners of the Globes responded, calling the suit "absurd and irrational" and insisting the transaction was approved and final. The lawsuit follows the 2021 HFPA diversity scandal, the subsequent industry boycott, and the 2023 sale of the Globes to Dick Clark Productions, Eldridge Industries and Todd Boehly.

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Golden Globe Awards · Hollywood Foreign Press Association · Jay Penske · Penske Media Corporation · Todd Boehly

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Globo de Ouro: Novos donos são processados por boicote - 28/07/2026 - Ilustrada - Folha [www1.folha.uol.com.br]
about 2 months ago
Golden Globe sotto accusa: la HFPA denuncia Penske Media per frode e monopolio nell’industria dei premi [ladiscussione.com]
about 2 months ago
Los dueños de los Globos de Oro tildan de "absurda" la demanda por la venta de los premios [deultimominuto.net]
about 2 months ago
Demandan a la empresa propietaria de los Globos de Oro por la venta de los premios - El Sol de México [oem.com.mx]
about 2 months ago
Demandan a la empresa propietaria de los Globos de Oro por la venta de los premios [diariodelcauca.com.co]
about 2 months ago
Demandan a la empresa propietaria de los Globos de Oro por la venta de los premios - EXTRA | El Diario de Todos [extra.com.co]
about 2 months ago
HFPA Files $150 Million Lawsuit Against Jay Penske Over Golden Globes Acquisition - Memesita [www.memesita.com]
about 2 months ago
HFPA Sues Penske Media Over Purchase Of Golden Globes [deadline.com]
about 2 months ago
Demandan a dueños de los Golden Globes por venta de los premios [laopinion.com]
about 2 months ago
Former Golden Globes owner files $150M lawsuit against Penske Media over alleged fraud during purchase [dnyuz.com]
about 2 months ago
Acusan a los Globos de Oro de vender los premios; esto respondió la empresa propietaria [lopezdoriga.com]
about 2 months ago
Demandan a la empresa propietaria de los Globos de Oro por la venta de los premios - HSB NOTICIAS [www.hsbnoticias.com]
about 2 months ago
HFPA Sues Penske Media Over Alleged Fraudulent Golden Globe Acquisition - Archyworldys [www.archyworldys.com]
about 2 months ago
Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Penske Media Over Control of Golden Globes [mynewsla.com]
about 2 months ago
Former Golden Globes owner files $150M lawsuit against Penske Media over alleged fraud during purchase [pagesix.com]
about 2 months ago
Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of awards show [www.independent.co.uk]
about 2 months ago
Golden Globes sale was a 'sham,' Hollywood Foreign Press alleges in $150-million suit against Penske, others [www.latimes.com]
about 2 months ago
Penske Media Sued by Hollywood Foreign Press Association Over Golden Globes Buy [www.hollywoodreporter.com]
about 2 months ago