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Deal Dispatch: PepsiCo, Sycamore, Dr. Phil, SSENSE, Bain's Chindata Lead M&A, Bankruptcy Moves

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Benzinga

Bombshell texts in Dr. Phil case appear to reveal brazen and ‘problematic’ bankruptcy ‘scheme’ to kickstart new media company

‘The documents produced to date demonstrate that this bankruptcy was conceived as a scheme to divert the Debtor’s employees and intellectual property to Envoy, a competing business Dr. Phil founded the day before this case was filed,’ the Professional Bull Riders stated in its filing this week.

The Independent UK

Dr. Phil sued by Christian broadcaster for ‘reprehensible conduct’ in $500 million deal: ‘Years-long fraudulent scheme’

‘TBN now asserts its affirmative claims against Peteski and McGraw related to the years-long fraudulent scheme that they developed and executed to fleece TBN,’ the lawsuit alleges.

The Independent UK

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How These 10 Daytime TV Stars Amassed Huge Wealth

When most people think of daytime TV stars, they picture friendly faces who keep viewers company over coffee, lunch breaks, or quiet afternoons. But behind the bright smiles and on-air charm, many of these personalities have built empires worth tens—sometimes hundreds—of millions of dollars. From negotiating lucrative contracts to branching…

Plunged in Debt

Bill Maher and Dr. Phil spar over the TV personality going on Trump’s ICE raids: ‘Literally separating families’

Fellow panelist and ESPN host Stephen A. Smith took issue with so-called ‘Trojan horse’ raids at Home Depot: ‘Different than what they originally advertised’

The Independent UK

Pro bull riding league claims Dr. Phil ‘orchestrated’ bankruptcy to avoid litigation and ‘jumpstart’ new media venture

Professional Bull Riders, the largest pro bull-riding league in the world, claims that Dr. Phil’s Merit Street Media owes it $181 million for breach of contract and unpaid fees.

The Independent UK

Pro bull riding league files objection to Dr. Phil’s media bankruptcy saying it is owed $181 million

Dr. Phil’s conservative-leaning cable network Merit Street Media filed for bankruptcy barely a year after it launched in April 2024

The Independent UK

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Dr. Phil launching new media network of ‘citizen journalists’ after his first one goes bankrupt

Envoy Media Co. will include ‘live, balanced news, original entertainment programming, and immersive viewer experiences,’ according to celebrity psychologist

The Independent UK

50 “Fascinating AF” Facts To Keep You Entertained For A While

Could this be the most fascinating content on the internet?

Bored Panda

Michael Jordan Distances Himself From Diddy Trial Claims: 'Not Going to Play With Any of That'

Michael Jordan is steering clear of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ongoing legal drama after being named in a bizarre roleplay fantasy. A source says the NBA icon thinks 'it is weird' and wants no part in it.

Latin Times

‘I’m the least political person I know’: Dr. Phil claims he’s apolitical while mysteriously showing up at every Trump ICE raid

Just happened to be in the neighborhood.

We Got This Covered

Talkshow host Dr Phil joined Ice agents for Los Angeles immigration raids

Conservative channel MeritTV says psychologist and TV host was there to get ‘first-hand look at targeted operations’

The Guardian - US

Dr. Phil denies he was ‘embedded’ with ICE agents during LA raid that sparked the protests - but his TV cameras were

Conservative TV personality and Trump supporter wanted ‘to get a first-hand look at the targeted operations’

The Independent UK

Diddy Trial Could Collapse? Dr. Phil Says Judge Might Dismiss Case Over Lack of Evidence

Dr. Phil questions if Diddy's trial will make it to a verdict, saying the judge might throw it out over lack of evidence despite disturbing accusations.

Latin Times

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The Independent UK

Dr. Phil’s son linked to tribal lender accused of predatory 700 percent interest loans

Lender has been subject of hundreds of complaints to federal regulators

The Guardian - US

Stephen Colbert on Elon Musk ‘stepping down from ruining everything’

Late-night hosts discussed the latest impacts of Trump’s tariffs and further chaos within his administration

International Business Times

Dr Phil Flatters Trump as a Man of 'Deep Conviction' and the Internet Goes Wild: '34 Convictions, Actually'

Dr. Phil praised Donald Trump as a man of "deep conviction" during a White House celebration for the National Day of Prayer, leading users to unleash jokes.

Bored Panda

After Tate Brothers Drama At Kanye’s, Dr. Phil Warns Kim Kardashian To Protect Her Children

Dr. Phil said Kim Kardashian could lose custody of the four children she shares with Kanye West and that money can't stop it. The post After Tate Brothers Drama At Kanye’s, Dr. Phil Warns Kim Kardashian To Protect Her Children first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Salon

The media are aware of the manipulation

When media carry this real oppression and suffering as programming, it trivializes the harm that is being done

The Independent UK

Polish woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann charged with stalking missing girl’s family

Julia Wandel accused of turning up at the McCann home, leaving voicemails and sending messages

International Business Times UK

Is Julia Wandelt Madeleine McCann? 'DNA Test Results' Link Her to Missing Toddler's Father

Julia Wandelt, a 23-year-old Polish woman, claims to be missing toddler Madeleine McCann, highlighting key evidence found in the crime scene of the 2007 disappearance.

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“Conclusion”: Woman, 23, Claiming To Be Missing Madeleine McCann Releases New DNA Test Results

Julia Wandelt, who claims to be missing toddler Madeleine McCann, released fresh DNA results that seemingly suggest a connection to Gerry McCann. The post “Conclusion”: Woman, 23, Claiming To Be Missing Madeleine McCann Releases New DNA Test Results first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - US

‘A publicity stunt’: activists decry Trump’s immigration raids marketed as ‘entertainment’

Cops TV-style content called ‘deliberate strategy to desensitize’ with ‘calculated cruelty’ on full blast

The Independent UK

Inside Trump’s immigration arrests in Chicago: Dr. Phil, lawsuits and ‘frightened’ communities

Made-for-TV arrests follow a blitz of executive orders targeting immigration, Alex Woodward reports

The Guardian - US

Dr Phil joins Chicago immigration raid as border czar says more arrests coming

TV personality embeds in one of several raids in US cities in what Tom Homan says are only ‘beginning stages’

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