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Playboy Considers Sale; Cuts Rumored At Hearst Magazines
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Playboy Strikes Deal With AMI - Posted 18 hours ago
Two weeks ago, news leaked that Playboy Enterprises was in talks to sell their holdings to London Fog owner Iconix Brand Group Inc. Hugh Hefner's publishing empire's stock has fallen drastically in the last five years, and the recent economic downturn dealt a major blow to the magazine industry, and drew... [FishBowlNY]
Playboy In Talks With London Fog Owner - Posted November 12, 2009
Stocks soared today after news that Hugh Hefner's publishing house, Playboy Enterprises Inc., was reportedly being negotiated for a sale to Iconix Brand Group Inc. Playboy's struggles with its finances this past year have been well-documented, and Hugh's daughter Christine Hefner stepping down from her role as CEO of the Playboy... [FishBowlNY]
Playboy Looking For A Buyer? - Posted May 22, 2009
Would Hugh Hefner ever sell his bunny-eared empire? Maybe.
The New York Post's Keith Kelly hears that Playboy Enterprises is looking for a buyer willing to shell out $300 million for the public company.
However, big name buyers like Apollo Capital Partners and Providence Equity Partners haven't made moves to pick up Playboy... [FishBowlNY]
Playboy is Looking for a Buyer - Posted May 22, 2009
New York Post's Keith J. Kelly reports:
PLAYBOY Enterprises, the far-flung empire founded by Hugh Hefner in 1953, is quietly being shopped around for $300 million, sources tell Media Ink.
Even Playboy is having financial problems?!
It's even hard out there for a pimp...... [FishBowlLA]
Upcoming Hefner Biography Chronicles 'Romance'? - Posted September 11, 2008
Steven Watts, professor at University of Missouri, penned a bio of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner out Oct. 1.
The press release tells us:
"The first time I arrived at the Playboy Mansion was like
parachuting onto a new planet," Watts said. "Hefner is one of the smartest people I ever met and a genuine... [FishBowlLA]
Upcoming Hefner Biography Chronicles 'Romance'? - Posted September 11, 2008
Steven Watts, professor at University of Missouri, penned a bio of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner out Oct. 1.
The press release tells us:
"The first time I arrived at the Playboy Mansion was like
parachuting onto a new planet," Watts said. "Hefner is one of the smartest people I ever met and a genuine... [FishBowlLA]
Morning Reading List, 04.09.08 - Posted April 9, 2008
Good morning Washington. It's Joe Scarborough's birthday! Also: Hugh Hefner and Jenna Jameson (why are we not surprised they share a day...thanks MicCheck). Also, on this day in 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse.
Quickly navigate Morning Reading List:
NEWSPAPERS | TV | ONLINE MEDIA | MAGAZINES... [FishBowlDC]
Media Events 9.6.07 - Posted September 6, 2007
FRIDAY 09.07.07
WHAT: Claremont Village Art Walk
WHO: Art lovers and locals
WHEN: 6 pm
WHERE:Bonita and Yale avenues, the art walk encompasses a three square block area in the historic Claremont Village.
WHY: Good to get out of town
SATURDAY 09.08.07
WHAT: Ray Bradbury's 87th Birthday
WHO: Well-wishers, fans, groupies, Angelenos.
WHEN: 11 am
WHERE:The Mystery Bookstore, Westwood
WHY: Cake,... [FishBowlLA]
Brett Ratner to Direct Hefner Bio-Pic - Posted June 25, 2007
Brett Ratner will direct a film based on the life of Hugh Hefner. Brian Grazer optioned the rights years back, and had Oliver Stone and Scott Silver take some stabs at the project. But Ratner brought his trademarked class and dignity that this project so richly deserves. He told Variety:
Hef... [FishBowlLA]
Hugh Hefner On Anna Nicole: 'She Was A Dear Friend' - Posted February 8, 2007
FishbowlNY asked Hugh Hefner for a statement on the passing on Anna Nicole Smith. Here's Hef's response:
"I am very saddened to learn about Anna Nicole's passing. She was a dear friend who meant a great deal to the Playboy family and to me personally. My thoughts and prayers... [FishBowlNY]
Breaking: Hefner and E! Comment on Anna Nicole Smith's Death - Posted February 8, 2007
Did Anna Nicole Smith die from those weight loss drugs, or more recreational ones? Or was someone who spent most of her life as a circus freakshow doomed to die this young?
We asked the people responsible, those who helped catapult this buxom bundle of tragedy into fame, to shed some light.... [FishBowlLA]
26 Years For NYT Journo's Killing | Super Bowl Ads: $87,000 Per Second | Trump Just Won't Shut Up About Rosie - Posted January 4, 2007
Trump: Just won't shut up about Rosie. [AP]
Michael C. Hamlin: Sentenced to 26 years in killing of NYT's David Rosenbaum. [Washington Post]
Super Bowl Ads: $87,000 per second. [CNN/Money]
Another Osama-Obama: Gaffe. [TPMCafe]
Hugh Hefner's 'Young Dumb One': Uses MySpace page to defends self — and love... [FishBowlNY]
