BTN STAFF In music business language, Michelle Obama has went triple platinum. The former first lady has sold over 3 million copies of her first memoir Becoming. In addition to selling more books than anyone
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Colin Kaepernick Files Trademark for Image of His Face and Hair
Colin Kaepernick, former NFL quarterback and inventor of the national anthem protest, has filed for trademark protection for a graphic depiction of his face and hair, a report notes. By: Warner Todd Huston Article Reprint
Read moreAmazon eliminating bonuses, stock awards to help pay for raises
By: Spencer Soper Article Reprint Amazon.com is eliminating monthly bonuses and stock awards for warehouse workers and other hourly employees after the company pledged this week to raise pay to at least $15 an hour.
Read moreCalifornia becomes 1st state to require women on corporate boards
abc7chicago.com Article Reprint SACRAMENTO, Calif. –California has become the first state to require publicly traded companies to include women on their boards of directors, according to a law signed Sunday by Gov. Jerry Brown.
Read moreMichael Kors to buy Versace for $2.1B and change its name
fox32chicago.com Article Reprint FOXBusiness – Affordable fashion brand Michael Kors said Tuesday it is buying Italian luxury brand Gianni Versace for $2.12 billion.
Read moreCharging $1,000 Dollars For iPhones Has Now Apple Valued at $1 Trillion Dollars
BTN STAFF Last month, Apple became the first U.S company to be valued at $1 Trillion dollars. The technology giant has unveiled it’s new line of iPhones and the screen and price has increased. The
Read moreNike’s online sales jumped 31% after company unveiled Kaepernick campaign, data show
By CIARA LINNANE Article Submission Talk of Nike Inc. sales taking a hit from the company’s decision to put ex–NFL player Colin Kaepernick at the center of its latest “Just Do It” campaign is looking overblown, based on
Read moreKendrick Lamar Enters Top Three Behind Jay-Z & Diddy on Forbes Highest Paid Hip Hop Acts
BTN STAFF Forbes has released it’s annual top paid rap acts for 2018. The usual suspects, Jay -Z and Diddy are one and two respectively. However, this year Kendrick Lamar has popped up on the
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