HFPA Alleges Fraud in Golden Globes Penske Deal

July 29, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via WTOP

The Golden Globes drama just got more serious! The former owners of the Golden Globes - the Hollywood Foreign Press Association - are now suing Penske Media and alleging fraud in the acquisition of the awards show. This legal battle is heating up with some pretty serious accusations on the table. The HFPA is claiming that something went wrong in the deal that transferred control of the Golden Globes to Penske Media. Read more about this...

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