Detroit, MI, July 28, 2026 —

A group of former members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has initiated legal action against Penske Media Corporation and associated entities. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, centers on the acquisition of the Golden Globe Awards, which were formerly owned by the HFPA.

The former HFPA members allege that Penske Media Corporation and individuals connected to Eldridge Industries, including Todd Boehly, engaged in fraudulent activities and collusion. According to the lawsuit, these actions were intended to devalue the awards show and facilitate its acquisition, ultimately aiming to establish an entertainment industry monopoly.

The legal filing claims that Penske Media and Eldridge Industries improperly influenced the HFPA to agree to a sale. It is further alleged that the companies interfered with the HFPA’s leadership structure and subsequently failed to deliver on promised benefits for the association’s members. Specific details regarding the exact nature of the promised benefits were not provided in the summary.

In response to the lawsuit, the current owners of the Golden Globe Awards have publicly dismissed the claims. They described the lawsuit as “absurd and irrational.” The current owners also reportedly criticized the historical practices of the former HFPA, citing ethical failures.

The outcome of this lawsuit could have implications for the future governance and operations of the Golden Globe Awards, an event that has long been a prominent fixture in the entertainment industry’s awards season.



Story summarized from the original created by Andrew Dalton, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.

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