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Playboy Announces Year-Long Club, Bunny Celebration
Playboy Enterprises announced the launch of a global, year-long 50th anniversary celebration in honor of its iconic Playboy Bunny and Playboy Clubs.
Playboy to Cut Staff by Half as It Relies More on Outsourcing
By year's end, Playboy Enterprises Inc. is poised to cut its number of employees by half as business partners take over its existing operations and expand into new ventures.
Playboy Magazine Shows Profit in 4th Quarter
Playboy Enterprises reported its fourth quarter results Thursday. Although the company listed a net loss of $27.8 million for the fourth quarter, Playboy magazine showed a profit of $18.6 million.
TS Performer Jesse to Promote DVD on Playboy Radio
SMC Productions’ transsexual performer Jesse will be on Playboy Radio’s “Night Calls” tomorrow to promote the latest installment of “Transsexual Superstars.”
TMZ Reports Hefner Sued by Playboy Shareholder
Celebrity tracker site TMZ reported that Hugh Hefner has been sued by a Playboy shareholder claiming the company is falling apart and Hefner has sabotaged two recent deals in the last six months so he can continue to live his lavish lifestyle.
XBIZ’s Bob Johnson on Playboy Radio Monday
XBIZ Executive Editor Bob Johnson will be a guest on Playboy Radio’s “Night Calls” with hosts Christy Canyon and Nicki Hunter on Monday, Feb. 8 to discuss the highly anticipated eighth annual XBIZ Awards.
Carmen McCarthy, Rebecca Linares Appearing on Playboy Radio Tonight
Adult performers Rebecca Linares and Carmen McCarthy will be specials guests on Playboy Radio’s “Night Calls” tonight.
The Elator to Be Featured on Playboy Radio
Mark Schneider, vice president of the company behind The Elator — an external penile support device for men — will be discussing the product on Playboy Radio’s “Afternoon Advice” on Monday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. PDT.
Playboy Debuting 'The Hef' Sofa
Playboy has teamed up with a designer to create "The Hef," a limited-edition loveseat to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Playboy Clubs. The sofa will retail for $15,000.
Playboy Taps Matthew Doyle as Photo Director
Playboy Enterprises has named Matthew Doyle as Playboy's photo director.
Iconix Reportedly Breaking Off Talks With Playboy
Iconix has called off talks to buy Playboy Enterprises after determining it wouldn’t be feasible to sever the Playboy brand from the company’s other assets, Bloomberg reported Wednesday.
‘Sex Lives’ to Premiere on Playboy TV
Adult roommate reality series “Sex Lives” will premiere on Playboy TV on Wednesday.
Christian Group Protests Outside Playboy Mansion
Two dozen members of a Southern California Christian organization picketed outside the Playboy Mansion for more than three hours Saturday night.
Playboy Debuts iPhone App at $1.99 Per Issue
Playboy Enterprises has launched its official iPhone app, but there’s no nudity.
Magdalene St. Michaels Appearing on Playboy Radio Today
MILF performer Magdalene St. Michaels is appearing on “Night Calls” on Playboy Radio today.
Men's Magazines in Decline
The global market for adult magazines is in decline and the mainstream media is taking an increasing amount of notice of the deepening situation.
Playboy Makes Jellinek Its Chief Content Officer
Playboy Enterprises Inc. on Monday promoted Jimmy Jellinek to chief content officer.
Playboy Magazine Outsources Noneditorial Functions
Playboy will outsource noneditorial functions of its legendary magazine to the publisher of National Enquirer, Men's Fitness and Muscle & Fitness.
Playboy Cancels Plan to Open Macau Entertainment Venue
Playboy Enterprises Inc. has canceled its plan to open Playboy Mansion Macao, a 40,000-square-foot entertainment complex.
Playboy Shares Rise 75% Over 5 Days
Playboy Enterprises shares climbed to $4.78 Monday afternoon on the New York Stock Exchange at market close, a 75 percent hike in the past five days of trading and nearly five times its 52-week low of $1.03 a share.