For creators, attending a Grand Slam can signal something to their audiences beyond an interest in tennis; for brands, the appeal lies partly in associating themselves with that cachet.
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Jessica Schiffer,
Vogue,
25 Aug. 2026
News first leaked that Cohen would be making another Ali G project in July and he was spotted in character attending Wimbledon.
Tennessee has been wooing Paramount, and Ellison’s father, Larry Ellison, had moved his software behemoth Oracle to Nashville two years ago.
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Aug. 2026
That its partner is the US military, rather than the big tech companies its peers have been wooing, captures a shift inside the private equity firm under CEO Harvey Schwartz, who has pivoted Carlyle back to its roots in the nation’s capital.
Sophie has created a distinctive and original comedy, striking a chord and sparking debate with audiences across the country.
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Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
26 Aug. 2026
Federal abandonment of kudzu left the plant to spread along the unmanaged margins of the region, sparking exaggerated fears about its unchecked growth.
There were obstacles to women owning a home, having credit in their own name, and taking out loans, so Parton moved like perfume, wafting through the world of men while always doing things her own way.
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Shima Oliaee,
Time,
26 Aug. 2026
Then, when taking out the money, the account holder will have to pay taxes on the withdrawal as ordinary income.
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