Former Golden Globes owners sue Penske Media alleging fraud in acquisition of awards show

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association sued Penske Media Corporation and others, alleging fraud in the 2023 acquisition of the Golden Globe Awards, claiming collusion with Eldridge Industries and Todd Boehly to devalue the show and create a monopoly. The lawsuit accuses Penske of misleading the HFPA, reneging on promises, and infiltrating leadership to push through the deal.