Though the music label ultimately backed out, the deal illustrates the temptations and risks faced by corporations seeking to capitalize on the notoriety of pop-culture figures.
Tag: France
-
Italian Mobster, 16 Years on the Lam, Found Working at a Pizzeria
Edgardo Greco, 63, was arrested as he was about to start a night shift at a restaurant in France. Investigators identified him through online photographs.
-
As Parisians March to Fight Pension Changes, Shopkeepers Nod and Agree
Angry protests over a plan to raise France’s retirement age pile uncertainty on small businesses, but most are siding with the demonstrators.
-
Are French People Just Lazy?
French workers are outraged at raising the retirement age. But is laziness driving the outrage or something deeper?
-
Gucci Picks Sabato De Sarno as Its Next Creative Director
After months of speculation, an Italian design director from Valentino is taking one of the most coveted roles in fashion.