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“From Trump University to Yeezy, 5 celebrity brands that failed or faltered”
Five celebrity brands failed or faltered, including Trump University and Yeezy.
Key points
- Trump University faced a New York attorney general action and student lawsuits, settling for $25 million in 2016.
- Trump Steaks and Trump Vodka were discontinued after the Trump University settlement.
- Planet Hollywood filed for bankruptcy in 1999 and again in 2001, later continuing at a smaller scale.
- Goop settled a civil case for $145,000 in 2018 over unsupported health claims.
- Adidas ended its Yeezy partnership with Kanye West in 2022, selling remaining inventory.
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