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Barbie Dream Fest Promises Fall Short, Prompting Refunds

Fans attending Barbie Dream Fest in Fort Lauderdale say the event failed to deliver on its hype, with a cardboard Dreamhouse, a tiny kids-only roller rink, mismanaged logistics and inflated price points; Mattel and Mischief Management have issued full refunds, and while some celebrities attended, overall the festival was widely deemed a flop.

11 days ago•Source: NBC News

Las Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift Over Life of a Showgirl Trademark

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Las Vegas Showgirl Sues Taylor Swift Over Life of a Showgirl Trademark

A Las Vegas performer, Maren Wade, has filed a federal trademark lawsuit in California alleging Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl branding is confusingly similar to Wade’s established Confessions of a Showgirl trademark. Wade seeks a permanent injunction against using the mark on goods and services, disgorgement of profits, and a jury trial, naming Swift’s affiliated entities; Swift’s team reportedly continued use after the USPTO flagged potential confusion and declined the mark, with no immediate comment from involved parties.

via NBC News