IMAX CEO’s Partying Lifestyle Sparks Legal Battle Over Ex-Wife’s Insurance Policy Claim

Richard Gelfond, the CEO of IMAX and a prominent figure in the film industry, is facing significant challenges related to his personal life, particularly regarding a life insurance policy. Gelfond’s ex-wife, Linda Stein, has claimed that his lifestyle choices, including allegations of drug and alcohol abuse, have led multiple insurance companies to deny her requests for a $4.5 million policy on his life. Stein, aged 70, filed sealed court documents last week in Manhattan, stating that two insurance companies have refused her applications based on Gelfond’s reported use of cocaine and excessive drinking. Gelfond, who … Read more

Diddy’s Defense: Prosecutors Misinterpret Lifestyle as Criminal Enterprise in High-Stakes Trial

NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorney urged jurors on Friday to acquit the music industry figure amidst allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering, asserting that the federal prosecution had misconstrued Combs’ personal life and drug use. Defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo argued for four hours, emphasizing Combs’ innocence and imploring the jury to return him to his family, who have waited anxiously during the trial. Agnifilo criticized the government’s case, which he contended was exaggerated and riddled with flaws. He described the prosecution’s depiction of Combs’ lifestyle as a sequence of overreactions, suggesting that critics … Read more

Meghan Markle Announces New Name for Lifestyle Brand Amid Trademark Tangles

Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, recently unveiled a new name for her lifestyle brand, transitioning from “American Riviera Orchard” to “As Ever.” This change, aimed at allowing her business to encompass more than just local products from her area, has led to potential trademark conflicts. In a video announcement earlier this week, Meghan explained that the original name felt restrictive, tying the brand solely to products native to her local region. Following her announcement, it emerged that two existing businesses — a clothing company in New York and a wedding photographer in Arizona — … Read more

RHOC’s Emily Simpson Fires Back at Claims That In-Laws Bankroll Her Glamorous Lifestyle

Emily Simpson of “The Real Housewives of Orange County” has publicly denied rumors suggesting her in-laws are financially supporting her lifestyle. The allegations emerged during a reunion episode of the show’s 18th season that aired last Thursday. During the episode, cast member Jennifer Pedranti accused Simpson and her husband, Shane, of being financially dependent on Shane’s parents. The claim surfaced amid a fiery exchange where Pedranti was responding to Simpson’s comments about legal issues concerning Pedranti’s fiancé, Ryan Boyajian. The dispute escalated when Pedranti retorted, suggesting that Simpson’s luxurious lifestyle was sponsored by her in-laws. … Read more