UPDATE: In a shocking turn of events, the $70,000 Golden Globes ticket offer has been abruptly removed from a Penske Media-owned gift guide, “The Vault.” This comes just after Page Six exposed the high-priced tickets, which included access to exclusive events surrounding the Golden Globes on January 11.
The luxury magazine Robb Report, also owned by Penske Media, listed three pairs of tickets for $70,000 each, promising an extravagant weekend with industry insiders and premier seating at the awards ceremony. However, following the report, the webpage advertising the tickets has now returned a “Not found” error, raising eyebrows and questions about the legitimacy of the offer.
Critics have voiced their outrage, labeling the ticket pricing as “shameless.” One industry veteran remarked, “$70,000 for a pair of tickets, and the tix come with a tux!” The extravagant offer was part of a broader collection of luxury items available through the gift guide, which included a $4.5 million powerboat, a $110,000 Cartier watch, and a $200,000 bottle of Chardonnay paired with winery tours.
A spokesperson for the Golden Globes stated, “Golden Globes tickets are not made available or sold to the general public,” raising further questions about the ethics of such offers. The Vault’s previous messaging encouraged potential buyers to inquire about the tickets, but that option has now vanished.
Before the removal, the gift guide touted the experience as a “red-carpet weekend so hard to come by that even money can’t usually buy it.” Buyers were promised VIP treatment, including “red-carpet arrival and celebrity mingling,” and bespoke styling by Thom Sweeney, designed to elevate the experience for attendees.
The Golden Globes transformed into a for-profit entity under Penske Media, which took over from the non-profit Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The awards’ official gift bag was valued at $1 million last year, fueling concerns over the increasing commercialization of the event.
Penske Media’s influence extends across various entertainment platforms, owning a portfolio that includes Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Rolling Stone. Insiders have also criticized the newly introduced best podcast category at the Golden Globes, calling it a “Penske Media racket.”
As the situation develops, many are left wondering whether the ticket offer was an oversight or a deliberate attempt to generate buzz. Officials from both the Golden Globes and Penske Media have yet to provide a formal response to the ticket controversy.
Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds. For now, the lavish ticket offer appears to be off the table, leaving fans and industry insiders alike questioning the future of the Golden Globes and its accessibility.