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Sep 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Is $900,000 a Fair Price for This Chicago Home?

Emmy-winning entertainment reporter Dean Richards, known for his film reviews on WGN-Channel 9, has listed his North Side home for just over $900,000. Richards, who has been with the station since 1991, is clearly ready for a change. But is this asking price reasonable for the Chicago real estate

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Sep 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meghan Markle's Brand Stumbles: Trademark Troubles and a Questionable Name

Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, is facing some serious hurdles before it even hits the shelves. The brand has been denied a trademark for its name by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) because, well, 'American Riviera' is basically synonymous with Santa Barbara, C

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

Toucher, Hardy, and the Sports Hub Shake-Up: Who's In, Who's Out, and What It All Means

The morning drive program at 98.5 The Sports Hub has been through quite a few changes lately. First there was the departure of Rich Shertenlieb, then the arrival of Rob 'Hardy' Poole as Fred Toucher's new co-host. Now, behind-the-scenes shake-ups are underway too. On Wednesday night, two long-time

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's Struggling Lifestyle Brand: A Tale of High Hopes and Hard Hires

When Meghan Markle unveiled her lifestyle brand American Riviera Orchard, hopes were high that it would be the next big thing. But six months later, the launch has been delayed while the Duchess struggles to find a suitable CEO. Questions abound: Is this just growing pains for any new venture? Or a

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's New Venture: Investing in Herself and Others

Meghan Markle is embracing a new chapter of 'investing' - not just in other women-owned businesses, but in herself. The Duchess of Sussex opened up to the New York Times about her role as a small-scale venture capitalist, revealing she has between five and ten brands in her portfolio that she financ

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's American Riviera Orchard:A Royal Dip into the Lifestyle Market?

Meghan Markle is set to launch her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, later this year. The Duchess of Sussex, known for her fashion sense and previous blog, 'The Tig,' will offer a range of products from tableware and drinkware to jellies and cookbooks. Sounds delightful, right? But before

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Meghan Markle's Riviera Dreams: Trademark Troubles and a Jam-Packed Launch?

Meghan Markle's lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, has hit a snag before it even officially opens its doors. The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has rejected Markle's trademark application, citing the geographical nature of the name. The USPTO argues that 'American Riviera' is too

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Is Meghan Markle's Brand Built on a Foundation of Popularity?

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is taking a leap into the world of entrepreneurship with her lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard. The brand, which focuses on a curated selection of products, seems to be inspired by her California lifestyle. But there's a snag! Meghan's trademark appli

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Is 'American Riviera Orchard' Just Too Sweet a Name? Meghan Markle's Trademark Troubles Spark Debate

Meghan Markle's trademark application for 'American Riviera Orchard' was recently rejected by the USPTO for trying to trademark a geographic place. Her team is looking into backup names, but insist it won't be a major setback like Kim Kardashian's 'Kimono' rebranding controversy in 2019. Markle ha

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sam Spade Returns: Will This Sequel Soar or Stumble?

Get ready for a return to the gritty world of 1930s San Francisco, where everyone's got a secret and nobody trusts anyone. Max Allan Collins, the acclaimed author behind hits like 'Road to Perdition,' is stepping into the shoes of Dashiell Hammett, the mastermind behind the legendary detective Sam

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