In 2012, Peyton Manning bought into 31 Denver-area Papa John’s restaurants; six years later, he sold his stakes two days before the NFL ended its sponsorship dealPeyton Manning divested from his 31 Papa John's franchises in Denver in February 2018, shortly after the NFL ended its partnership with the...
10 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Election Results Tamil Nadu: TVK vs AIADMK vs DMK who is winning Dharapuram election result 2026?Tamil Nadu Dharampur Election Result 2026: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam achieved victories in the recent Madurantakam and Dharapuram Assembly b...
09 Oct, 2026, 08.07 PM IST
50 Cent took Vitaminwater equity rather than just an endorsement check; when Coca-Cola bought Glacéau for $4.1 billion in 2007, Forbes says he made $100 millionIn a bold move, 50 Cent opted for equity over cash when he partnered with the relatively obscure beverage company, Glacéau. After a success...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
In 2022, Kevin Hart merged two businesses into HARTBEAT; a $100 million minority investment valued the new media company at about $650 millionKevin Hart's media company Hartbeat illustrates the challenges faced by celebrity-backed ventures in sustaining growth. While initial succe...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
In 2012, Jennifer Aniston became an investor and face of Living Proof; four years later, Unilever agreed to buy the science-based haircare companyJennifer Aniston has been instrumental in the rise of Living Proof, a haircare brand that prioritizes groundbreaking science in its product...
07 Oct, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Lance Armstrong net worth, salary, earnings, wealth: Rise and fall of once iconic American cyclist, face of prestigious Tour de France and investment lessons from Olympic medalistLance Armstrong during his peak had signed major endorsements with Nike, Oakley, Trek and Anheuser Busch. Armstrong said that he lost about...
06 Oct, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
AI cloning opens new monetisation route for celebrities, creatorsArtificial intelligence is transforming the monetization landscape for film stars, cricketers, and digital creators. Licensing AI-generated...
05 Oct, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026: Celebrating visionaries redefining growth & leadershipThe ET Business Excellence & Leadership Summit 2026 brought together leaders to discuss brand development, innovation, and sustainability. ...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
AI clones are turning celebrity likeness into a new businessStudio Blo is developing a platform for celebrities to license their digital likenesses for advertising purposes. This platform allows bran...
02 Oct, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Global business leaders and visionaries honoured at ET Indo Global Leaders 2026 in Dubai
In Dubai, the ET Indo Global Leaders 2026 event brought together key figures to celebrate the synergy between India and the UAE in business...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Tom Brady left Nike for a company 20 times smaller but the money deal had an unusual catchTom Brady went in a different direction after his Nike deal ended. He signed with Under Armour instead. At the time, the company was much s...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.20 PM IST
In 1871, Switzerland put a toothed rail between normal train tracks so carriages could climb steep Mount Rigi; 155 years later, the same system still worksSince 1871, the distinctive rack-and-pinion grip system on Switzerland's Rigi railway has revolutionized mountain travel. Created by engine...
26 Sep, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Sebi board approves FPI play in non-agri commodity derivatives, expands scope of PMSSebi has approved new regulations allowing foreign portfolio investors to participate in non-agricultural commodity derivatives. This regul...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Sebi revamps accredited investors framework; approves common ad code for mkt intermediariesSebi has widened the definition of accredited investors by introducing new asset criteria for individuals and corporates. The board approve...
24 Sep, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
ContentLens launches AI platform to detect celebrity likeness misuseContentLens launched an AI platform to detect unauthorized celebrity identity misuse. This technology tracks faces and voices across social...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.58 PM IST
The winning: Brands and audiences are hungry for celebrities with distinct, dependable styleIn the social-media era, personal style has become a valuable business asset for celebrities and influencers. Authentic, recognisable fashi...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
In 1994, George Foreman stopped fighting inside the boxing ring and put his name on a grill; five years later, one kitchen appliance deal paid him $137.5 millionGeorge Foreman’s biggest business success came after boxing. He retired from the ring in 1997, then became the face of a kitchen grill that...
16 Sep, 2026, 07.30 PM IST