U.S.AWARDS WARS
Jay Penske's Golden Globes sues Golden Globe Foundation
The suit lands as the Foundation's board, mostly former HFPA members, already fights Penske in federal court; two near-identical names, one very confused courtroom.
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At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Jay Penske’s Golden Globes sues Golden Globe Foundation in latest twist for awards’ bizarre legal saga”.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 9:56 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger.
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJay Penske's Golden Globes has sued the Golden Globe Foundation, a nonprofit whose board is mostly former members of the old Hollywood press group already suing Penske.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorJoining me is Barnaby Mwangi, chief executive of Golden Statuette Holdings of Delaware. Thanks for being here. Which Golden Globes are you?
Barnaby MwangiThe good one, Hank. The original, the authentic, the one with the better lawyers. And it's Foundation, with a long, rolling o, Foun-dayyy-shun.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo Penske's company is suing the Foundation, and the Foundation's board members are suing Penske. Who is suing whom, in one sentence?
Barnaby MwangiWell, the Foundation, which I deeply respect, has every right to, wait, no, we are suing them. Yes. Probably. Let me hold up my paperweight.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYour paperweight.
Barnaby MwangiIt's a gold globe. Heavy. Very official. It was either given to me by the Foundation, or I took it from their lobby.
Barnaby MwangiThe paperwork is Foun-dayyy-shuuun.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBut you didn't answer the question. Two groups with almost the same name are in court. How is a viewer meant to tell you apart?
Barnaby MwangiBy the glamour, Hank. Ours has more sparkle. Theirs has a board.
Barnaby MwangiAlthough, between us, I once RSVP'd to their gala by mistake and the shrimp was excellent.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorYou went to the other side's party.
Barnaby MwangiI may have also voted at it. They handed me a ballot and a lanyard, and I just assumed it was mine.
Barnaby MwangiFoun-dayyy-shuuuun.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorLast try. Which Golden Globes are you, yes or no?
Barnaby MwangiCan I phone a friend?
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