BusinessJuly 30, 2026

HFPA Files Antitrust Suit Over Golden Globes Takeover

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Key Vocabulary

lawsuit/ˈlɔː.suːt/

a legal case brought to court

"They filed a lawsuit last week."

boycott/ˈbɔɪ.kɒt/

a group protest where people stop using or attending something

"Many people joined the boycott."

complaint/kəmˈpleɪnt/

the document that starts a court case

"The complaint was filed in July."

Listening

HFPA Files Antitrust Suit Over Golden Globes Takeover

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) has sued Penske Media Corporation. The group says Penske and its owner Jay Penske used a secret plan to take the Golden Globe Awards. The lawsuit was filed on July 28, 2026 in federal court in California. HFPA says the buyers pushed a boycott to lower the Globes' value so they could buy it.

The complaint names the Golden Globe Foundation and Gregory Goeckner. It asks for more than $150 million and wants to undo the sale. The HFPA says the move made a few companies control many awards and trade magazines. The case is now in court and will take time to decide.

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Quiz

1. Who sued Penske Media Corporation?

2. When was the lawsuit filed?

3. How much money does the complaint ask for?

Reading Practice

Read the article from the Listening section aloud. Your AI teacher will give you pronunciation feedback.

Discussion

Do you follow awards shows like the Golden Globes? How do you feel about them?

Have you ever joined or supported a boycott? What happened?

What do you think when companies and media firms work together closely?