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Santa Monica Has a “Difficult” Rep. Its New Film Office Is Working On It

A few years ago the city's tourism board was caught off guard when 'Barbie' shot in its backyard. Now it's vowed to be proactive in courting Hollywood, and has Nancy Meyers' next big movie as a test case.

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Yankees' Ownership Change Draws Criticism From NBA, NHL Owner

After Apollo Global Capital bought an-MLB record stake in the Yankees, Ted Leonsis called out private equity ownership in sports.

  • Apollo Global Capital bought 16% stake in Yankees, exceeding MLB's 15% cap.
  • Ted Leonsis, NBA/NHL/WNBA owner, criticizes private equity focus on profits.
  • Leonsis sees sports teams as long-term investments, not fast-profit ventures.

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