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Dr. Phil Accused in Publicist’s Discrimination and Termination Lawsuit
business4 days ago

Dr. Phil Accused in Publicist’s Discrimination and Termination Lawsuit

Jerry Sharell, Dr. Phil McGraw’s longtime publicist, filed a Los Angeles Superior Court suit alleging wrongful termination and discrimination after relocating to Dallas to launch Merit Street Media; he claims he was excluded for being openly homosexual and later placed on hiatus with reduced benefits as Merit Street and its Envoy Media venture faced bankruptcy and restructuring, while McGraw’s representatives deny the allegations and say the matter will be vigorously defended, with arbitration implicated.

via Los Angeles Times|
#business#discrimination#dr-phil
entertainment11 days ago

Oprah Explains Why She Elevated Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz Amid Backlash

Oprah Winfrey addresses backlash over featuring Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz, explaining she invited them for practical, accessible insights—Phil for reliability during her cattlemen trial and Oz for explaining medical topics—and noting Gayle King helped connect Oz; she adds that their later political paths diverged from her intentions and that her earlier choices were about sharing information she believed could help people, not endorsing their views.

via The Root|
#backlash#dr-oz#dr-phil
Oprah Explains Why She Put Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz in the Spotlight
politics12 days ago

Oprah Explains Why She Put Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz in the Spotlight

Oprah Winfrey explains why she gave Dr. Phil McGraw and Mehmet Oz prominent platforms on her show, saying she believed they had valuable information to share. She recalls their rise from her program, addresses the controversy over their MAGA ties, notes Oz’s later role in the Trump era as CMS administrator, and mentions her own political campaigning with Kamala Harris.

via HuffPost|
#dr-mehmet-oz#dr-phil#maga
Oprah Explains Why Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz Became Trump-Era Celebrities
celebrity12 days ago

Oprah Explains Why Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz Became Trump-Era Celebrities

Oprah Winfrey says she gave Dr. Phil McGraw and Dr. Mehmet Oz a platform on her show because she believed they shared valuable information, which helped launch their careers; decades later both became Trump-aligned figures—McGraw at conservative causes and Oz heading the CMS—leading Winfrey to defend her past decisions and say platforming them wasn’t a endorsement of their politics.

via The Daily Beast|
#celebrity#donald-trump#dr-oz
business10 months ago

Dr. Phil's Media Startup Faces Liquidation After Bankruptcy Loss

Dr. Phil lost a court case that challenged his media startup's bankruptcy, which the court found was improperly filed to favor certain creditors and involved misconduct such as deleting incriminating messages. The case will now proceed as a Chapter 7 liquidation, with a trustee overseeing asset sales and ongoing litigation, including allegations of financial misconduct and breach of contract.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#bankruptcy#business#chapter-11
business10 months ago

Dr. Phil Considers Appeal After Bankruptcy Loss Over Christian Network Deal

A federal judge denied Dr. Phil's attempt to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy for Merit Street Media related to a failed $500 million deal with Trinity Broadcasting, criticizing his transparency and suggesting a Chapter 7 liquidation. Dr. Phil plans to appeal the decision while continuing his media ventures, including launching Envoy TV with Charter.

via Deadline|
#bankruptcy#business#court-ruling
business1 year ago

Dr. Phil Faces Multiple Lawsuits Over $500 Million Deal and Alleged Fraud

Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) filed a lawsuit against Dr. Phil and his company Peteski Productions, accusing them of a years-long fraudulent scheme to defraud TBN and enrich themselves, amid the bankruptcy of Merit Street Media, a joint venture involving Dr. Phil. The lawsuit alleges misrepresentations, breach of contract, and misconduct related to the production and funding of the 'Dr. Phil' show and the formation of Merit Street, with TBN seeking damages and legal remedies.

via Variety|
#bankruptcy#business#dr-phil