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Larry David Starred In FTX Super Bowl Commercial, Now He Wants To Take On The Bankrupt Crypto Company: 'I Lost A Lot Of Money'
Thursday, February 1, 2024 - 2:55pm | 600Television star Larry David was one of many celebrities appearing in commercials for cryptocurrency companies, including an ad during Super Bowl LVI. A recent interview with the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” creator shows how he feels about the gig today. What Happened: Super Bowl LVI featured...
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Controversy-Mired Kentucky Derby Set Betting Record
Monday, May 6, 2019 - 4:29pm | 823All-source wagering — including at-the-track bets and online wagers — was the highest ever for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, as was the betting handle for the entire Derby Day card of races, according to the thoroughbred racing publication The Blood Horse. Country House won the...
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How Matt Lauer's Departure Will Impact 'Today' And NBC
Friday, December 1, 2017 - 9:39am | 1268The "Today" Show will go on. Savannah Guthrie and NBC’s morning crew were back to the grind Thursday after co-host Matt Lauer, a 20-year veteran of "Today," was terminated following reports of sexual misconduct. Lauer’s loss was an immediate pain point for NBC -- a...
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NBC News Caught in Possible 'Checkbook Journalism' Dilemma
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 6:34pm | 597The sky divers who caught the fiery crash on camera have made quite a splash this week. Aside from surviving the crash and capturing it all on tape, they have landed interviews on several NBC -- a division of Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) -- programs. But how much did it take? On Tuesday, The...
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The Case Against: The Today Show
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 2:43pm | 668'The Case Against' is a recurring analysis of why a company, person or other business venture is not a good long-term investment. All opinions are the author's and are not a recommendation to buy or sell any stocks, bonds or other financial instruments. The Today Show may pull in nearly $500...