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Cher At 75: New Hollywood Biopic Planned For Decades-Spanning Superstar

Today, 11:25 PM

There’s an old show biz joke that the only things that could possibly survive a nuclear war are Styrofoam, cockroaches and Cher. Atomic bombs notwithstanding, the superstar entertainer is celebrating her 75th birthday with news of a new biopic on her tumultuous life.

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‘Shrek’ At 20: How The Big Green Ogre Became A Smash Hit For Dreamworks

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:25 PM

This week marks the 20th anniversary of the theatrical release of the animated feature film “Shrek,” and the classic movie found itself trending anew across Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) as fans happily recall the green ogre’s big-screen adventures.

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3 Analysts Offer Mixed Views On Macy’s Q1 Earnings

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:25 PM

Macy’s Inc (NYSE: M) reported a vibrant financial performance in its Q1 earnings report released Tuesday. Three analysts tracking the retailer offered responses ranging from encouraging to unimpressed.

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Kellogg Challenges Pop-Tart Addicts With New Mystery Flavor: What You Need To Know

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:25 PM

Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) has added an air of secrecy to its Pop-Tarts product line with the introduction of its first mystery flavor.

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Cock-A-Doodle-Doo! Burger King Announces Its New Ch’King Chicken Sandwich

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:25 PM

Restaurant Brands International’s (NYSE: QSR) Burger King is joining the trend of fast-food chicken sandwiches with the release of its Ch’King product line.

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Stock Wars: IBM Vs. Xerox

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:25 PM

Benzinga’s latest Stock Wars matches up two leaders in a major industry sector, with the goal of letting readers decide which company is the better investment.

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He Said Whaaaaat? 10 Zaniest Elon Musk Tweets

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:25 PM

Ever since former President Donald Trump was sent into the digital equivalent of the Land of Nod, the reigning provocateur on Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) has been the self-crowned Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA) technoking Elon Mu

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Why People Are Turning On Chrissy Teigen (Hint: Old Mean Tweets)

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:25 PM

It looks like Chrissy Teigen cooked herself up a stew of trouble as Macy's Inc. (NYSE: M) dropped her line of kitchenware after she apologized for 10-year-old tweets suggesting model Courtney Stodden should commit suicide.

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5 Worst Celebrity Spokespersons Of All Time

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:25 PM

The first example of a celebrity endorsing a product came in 1850 when flamboyant showman P.T. Barnum imported the Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind and arranged for her name and likeness to be associated with a wide range of products including clothing, furniture and pianos.

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5 Best Celebrity Spokespersons Of All Time

By Phil Hall

Today, 11:25 PM

Companies don't really need celebrities to sell their products or brand awareness, and not every celebrity is right for these assignments. But when the right talent is able to connect with audiences, there is a magic that transcends mere marketing. Indeed, many companies powered their sales thanks to having the right celebrity in their spotlight.

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