sports

The Broke and the Beautiful: Dionne Warwick Edition

03/29/13

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, singer Dionne Warwick says a little prayer in bankruptcy, and a new book paints a foul picture of Lenny Dykstra. Also, actor Alec Baldwin is helping out Central Falls High School in its bid to enter a chess tournament.

[more]

The Broke and the Beautiful: Put a Ring on It Edition

03/22/13

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, a trustee for Yuri Sucart says a replica 2009 World Series ring belongs to Sucart’s bankruptcy estate. Also, 10 dresses worn by Princess Diana were sold, and they weren’t cheap.

[more]

The Broke and the Beautiful: Twinkie Edition

03/15/13

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, Twinkies might get backed by some star power, and British actress Amanda Abbington has declared herself insolvent. Also, Michael Vick had to cancel his book tour because of threats of violence against him.

[more]

The Broke and the Beautiful: Downton Abbey Redux Edition

03/08/13

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, we find some commonalities with the characters of “Downton Abbey,” and Rhythm & Hues’ bankruptcy isn’t stopping a computer-generated tiger from being the “life” of the party. Also, the firm’s bankruptcy is grinding the gears of visual-effects artists who say they’ve been working in deteriorating conditions.

[more]

The Broke and the Beautiful: Love Actually Edition

02/15/13

This week on The Broke and the Beautiful, actress and singer Martine McCutcheon is in bankruptcy, and Chapter 11 has claimed another special-effects studio.

[more]

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.

[more]

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.

[more]

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.

[more]

Schilling’s Bloody Sock: Grossest Thing Ever Sold Because of Bankruptcy?

01/18/13
Associated Press
Curt Schilling in May 2012

Ladies and gentlemen, the winner and neeeewwwwwww champion of smelliest and most disgusting thing ever auctio

[more]

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.

[more]