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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 2024SPORTS

Smoke Gets In Mama Mahomes' Eyes: A Pre-Game Fumble That Had Fans Seeing Red

Randi Mahomes was ready for an exciting pre-game experience at Arrowhead Stadium - but she didn't expect to be battling secondhand smoke on the flight over. Just minutes before her son Patrick was set to face off against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, Randi found herself dealing with a vaping passen

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Fantasy Football Week 1:Busts, Surprises, and the QB You Didn't See Coming

Are you ready to dominate your fantasy football league this season? Week 1 rankings are crucial, and this year, they're throwing some curveballs! One big name, Arizona Cardinals QB Kyler Murray, is projected to fall flat. Wait, what? The two-time Pro Bowler? The model says he might not even crac

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Sep 06 2024RELIGION

A Tunnel of Friendship? Pope and Imam Join Forces, But Can We Really Bridge the Divide?

Pope Francis and the grand imam of Istiqlal Mosque, Nasaruddin Umar, have teamed up to promote peace and environmental protection – a powerful image, to be sure. But how genuine is this “symphony of faith and unity”? Francis made a symbolic visit to Jakarta's iconic Istiqlal Mosque, meeting with

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Sep 06 2024CELEBRITIES

Is Brittany Mahomes' NFL Sideline a Marketing Masterclass or a Missed Opportunity to Cheer?

The Kansas City Chiefs kicked off their season with a win against the Baltimore Ravens, and Brittany Mahomes, wife of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes, was right there in the stands. But did she spend the entire game cheering for her husband? Not quite. While the game was underway, Brittany posted

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