If you’re one of the thousands of small business owners and entrepreneurs who have had to close shop since the recession began you’re in good company. And, although they probably have better hair than you do, more than a few celebrities have experienced personal business failures, too. Only they tend to have more to lose – and they have to eat way more crow.
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Lauren Conrad hoped to parlay her MTV “The Hills” fame into high fashion success, launching the Lauren Conrad Collection in March 2008. The new venture barely got off the ground; it was shut down this spring. At least she can take comfort in knowing that her famed “frenemy”, Heidi Montag, suffered the same fate. Her barely-there clothing line - Heidiwood - also tanked just seven months after its launch.
Investors Put the Squeeze on Somersized Venture
Suzanne Somers, best known as the blond, beautiful and often bubble-headed ”Chrissy” on the 1970s TV show Three’s Company, made a bundle with her uber-successful Thigh Master, but didn’t find as much support for ”Suzanne’s Kitchen” – a make-it-yourself meal preparation franchise that provided ingredients and recipes from Somers’ cookbooks. The business was open for less than three months before changes in the business plan and a disagreement with investors led to a quick closing.
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The stars came out on Wednesday night (September 30th) to support David Beckham and UNDFTD co-owner, James Bond launch the Adidas Original Collection. The party was held in LA, and a number of celebrities came through including Mrs. Victoria Beckham, Lupe, Snoop Dogg, Ciara, Christian Scott, and more. David Beckham continues his reign as one of the kings of endorsement deals with the release of the new Adidas brand.
Snoop came through..
Ciara was there looking cold blooded..
Lupe, the coolest ni**a what..
Mrs. Vicky B had to support her hubby..
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Forbes announced that after eight seasons in, American Idol host Paula Abdul is out.
The Idol judge announced via Twitter that she’s leaving Fox’s ratings juggernaut after negotiations broke down over finances. The famously loopy star, 47, was reportedly seeking a raise that would make her $12 million a year, or triple her current salary.
“With sadness in my heart, I’ve decided not to return to Idol,” she said to her 800,000-plus followers on Twitter. “I’ll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day one become an international phenomenon.”
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