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The founder of a New York hedge fund was criminally charged Thursday over an alleged scheme to pressure a rival not to bid for assets related to Neiman Marcus’ bankruptcy so he could buy them at a lower price, the US Department of Justice said. Daniel Kamensky, principal of Marble Ridge Capital, which has more …
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What do Dressbarn, Pier 1 Imports and Modell’s Sporting Goods have in common besides bankruptcies and store liquidations? They’ve all recently been scooped up by a 43-year-old self-help guru who raises chickens and cows on a ranch in Virginia, drives a Lamborghini and a Rolls-Royce and churns out blog posts like “How humans can live …
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Hey, all you cool cats and kittens, Carole Baskin is ballroom-bound. On Wednesday, it was announced that the “Tiger King” personality has joined the cast of Season 29 of “Dancing with the Stars,” which will premiere on ABC later this month. The 59-year-old will go up against Chrishell Stause of “Selling Sunset,” NFL tight end …
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J.C. Penney’s talks with landlords for a rescue from bankruptcy proceedings reached an impasse, pushing the department store to the brink of collapse unless it can reach a deal within days to be taken over by lenders. Discussions between the Plano, Texas-based retailer and a duo of mall owners Simon Property Group and Brookfield Property …
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AMC Entertainment, the largest movie theater chain in the US, is selling off nine cinemas in the Baltic region as the coronavirus crushes sales. The company on Monday announced that it has signed a deal to sell nine venues across Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, to Up Invest, owners of a Baltic cinema group, for $77 …
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Josh Groban has been granted a five-year restraining order against a disturbed fan. In June, the “You Raise Me Up” singer, 39, obtained a temporary restraining order against Shawna Marie Laing who had allegedly been harassing and threatening the singer since 2011, reports TMZ. That order has now been extended for five years until August …
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She came in like a wrecking ball . . . again. Miley Cyrus re-created her infamous “Wrecking Ball” video at the 2020 VMAs. During what appeared to be a pre-recorded performance of her new single “Midnight Sky,” the 27-year-old thew it back to her 2013 hit, straddling a large disco ball and swinging from the ceiling. In …
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In a luxury mansion in the Hollywood Hills, young TikTok influencers bounced around on a bright sunny morning this week trying out new ideas for zany short-form videos that they hope will go viral. They’re also feeling concerned about their future. Kids Next Door LA is one of a number of TikTok houses set up …
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Gap and Banana Republic will close more than 225 stores worldwide this year as their parent company slims down its brick-and-mortar footprint. Gap Inc’s Thursday announcement suggests it’s closing far more stores than it expected in March, when it said it would end the 2020 fiscal year with about 90 fewer company-operated shops. The San …
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ABC has begun to announce the celebrities who will be joining the upcoming Season 29 of “Dancing With the Stars,” as the new production paves its way safely to the ballroom. AJ McLean of The Backstreet Boys will compete on the dance competition show this fall. “I’ve been dancing since I was about 6 years …
The founder of a New York hedge fund was criminally charged Thursday over an alleged scheme to pressure a rival not to bid for assets related to Neiman Marcus’ bankruptcy so he could buy them at a lower price, the US Department of Justice said. Daniel Kamensky, principal of Marble Ridge Capital, which has more …
