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July 30

Rapper and Mogul 50 Cent Files for Bankruptcy

by Tara Klamrowski

50 Cent’s moniker has ceased being figurative— the rapper and business mogul has filed for bankruptcy in Connecticut’s Bankruptcy Court.

Curtis James Jackson III, known by his stage name “50 Cent” or “Fiddy”, started his career as a successful rap artist, rising to the top of the charts and taking in millions of dollars in royalties annually.

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Apr. 15

Taylor Swift Capitalizes on Trademark Applications to Protect Her Brand

by Tara Klamrowski

Taylor Swift has been raising eyebrows recently, but not for the reasons you may think. This time, instead of the 25-year-old pop star’s love life being the topic of discussion, it’s her recent legal activity. Swift Co has filed more than 37 federal trademark applications in the past six months, setting off a firestorm of speculation.

Swift’s applications seek protection for phrases like “this sick beat,” “Party like it’s 1989,” and “nice to meet you, where you been?” Many of these phrases are actually lyrics from her immensely popular songs.

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Articles Tagged: music

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Taylor Swift Capitalizes on Trademark Applications to Protect Her Brand

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