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The Broke and the Beautiful: Best Picture Edition

02/01/13

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful Kodak may not have the naming rights for the theater where the Oscars are held, but it’s still starring in the best picture nominations. Also, the trustee for former University of Miami booster Nevin Shapiro’s bankrupt company is suing a law firm for its alleged role in Shapiro’s Ponzi scheme.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: McDreamy Edition

01/25/13

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, actor Patrick Dempsey, aka TV’s “McDreamy,” gives us the scoop on his purchase of the Tully’s coffee chain out of bankruptcy. Also this week, boxing promoter Don King is settling a score—on litigation related to Ponzi-scheme operator Scott Rothstein.

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Patrick Dempsey Saves Lives on TV, Saves Jobs With Tully’s Purchase

01/24/13
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Of all the things that actor Patrick Dempsey has given up while training for long-distance bike rides, coffee isn’t one of them.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Bloody Sock Edition

01/18/13

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, something stinks—but don’t worry, it’s only Curt Schilling’s famous bloody sock, which is going up for sale. Also this week, ex-NBA player Antoine Walker is doling out financial advice.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Downton Abbey Edition

01/11/13

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, “Downton Abbey’s” latest plotline has real roots in bankruptcy, and Starbucks is protesting Patrick Dempsey’s bid for Tully’s coffee shops. Broke also delves into the conundrum faced by designers who skyrocket to fame after creating first-ladies’ formalwear.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Lampoon Edition

12/21/12

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, Tim Durham can’t afford to appeal his fraud conviction, and Betsey Johnson has no plans to retire. Also, a museum dedicated to Wayne Newton is up for sale.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Short ‘n’ Sweet Edition

12/14/12

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, celebs seem to be spending the holiday season away from bankruptcy, but we’ve got a few snippets for you. An anthropomorphized Ding Dong talks about Hostess on “Saturday Night Live,” and Toni Braxton has had some more troubles.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Post-Bankruptcy Busey Edition

12/07/12

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, Busey’s done battling bankruptcy but still owes the IRS, and Braxton open up to “20/20.” Also, Lenny “Nails” Dykstra gets more prison time.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Sean Quinn Edition

11/30/12

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, Kevin Spacey may take on the role of Ireland’s former richest man on the big screen, and Young Buck got some alone time in prison. Also, a famous poster will be auctioned next month.

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The Broke and the Beautiful: Bond Edition

11/09/12

On this week’s The Broke and the Beautiful, MGM is back on the big screen with “Skyfall,” and Tupac’s virtual likeness has inspired TLC. Also, a museum dedicated to Wayne Newton got some bankruptcy financing.

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