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Playboy Starts 'Playboy U' Student Networking Site
As college students get ready to go back to school, Playboy is launching a new social networking site that's only available to active college students with an email address ending in .edu.
Playboy Sees 2nd Quarter Gain on Higher Revenue
Playboy Enterprises Inc. on Tuesday said revenue rose by 6 percent to $85.7 million in its second quarter, underscoring confidence that its domestic TV business has stabilized.
Mr. Skin Launches New Affiliate Site, Playboy Cyber Club Tie-In
Affiliate program MrSkinCash has launched a new affiliate website, MrSkinCash 3.0, and is offering users a joint membership to Mr. Skin and the Playboy Cyber Club.
Merged XM, Sirius to Offer A La Carte Programming
Sirius Satellite Radio and XM Satellite Radio have announced that the merged company will offer programming to consumers on an a la carte basis, with subscribers opting in on individual program channels.
Playboy to Open Playboy Mansion in Macau
Playboy Enterprises has announced plans to open a 40,000-square-foot entertainment complex on the Macau peninsula in China.
Playboy Enters Second Life With an Island Party
Playboy Enterprises has decided to enter the Second Life, the downloadable program developed by Linden Research Inc. that acts as a social network service and enables users to interact with each other through avatars.
New Frontier Media Sees Gain in Profit, Says It Awaits Playboy ‘Shakeout’
New Frontier Media Inc. saw net income inch up to $12.3 million from $11.3 million as it reported Tuesday in its 2007 fiscal year end results. New Frontier Media CEO Michael Weiner told investors that the adult cable and satellite operator awaits a "shakeout" with competitor Playboy because of its DirecTV deal.
Hefner's Girlfriend Debuts New Playboy Radio Show
Playboy Radio launched a new weekly program, "The Bridget & Wednesday Friday Show," hosted by Hugh Hefner's girlfriend Bridget Marquardt and her Pekingese dog Wednesday. The show airs live Friday mornings.
Playboy Premieres 'Playboy Legacy Collection' at Cannes Film Fest
Playboy and partner International Images introduced the Playboy Legacy Collection, a compilation of 48 gallery-quality images, at an invitation-only event in Cannes on Thursday
Ashlynn Brooke On Playboy Radio’s 'Night Calls'
New Sensations/Digital Sin contract star Ashlynn Brooke is gearing up for Playboy Radio’s "Night Calls" with hostesses Christy Canyon and Ginger Lynn May 14 at 4:30 p.m. PDT.
Playboy Reports Improved Earnings for First Quarter 2007
Playboy Enterprises Inc. has reported a net income for the first quarter of 2007 of $1.5 million, and has said this demonstrates the upside of their licensing business and the potential of their newer digital media businesses.
Video Secrets Announces Playboy Live Contest Winner
Video Secrets has announced the winner of its Ultimate Playboy Getaway Contest: DaddyHalbucks from PlatinumSponsors.com.
Playboy Webmasters Makes Launch
Playboy Enterprises on Tuesday launched Playboy Webmasters, offering new models each day of the year and a plethora of marketing material.
Teravision Sues Club Jenna, Playboy Over Website Accounting
Tera Patrick’s production studio Teravision is engaged in litigation with both Club Jenna and Playboy over money it alleges both companies owe in regards to revenue earned on ClubTera.com, Patrick’s official website.
Playboy TV Latin America Launches Lifestyle TV
Cable and satellite operator Playboy TV Latin America and Iberia has launched Lifestyle TV, a nonerotic Playboy channel with original programming shot in Latin America.
Shell Oil Names Penthouse, Playboy OK for Circle K
Shell Oil Co. has approved Playboy and Penthouse to sell in convenience marts owned by Circle K in the southeastern U.S., naming them "adult sophisticates," rather than pornography.
Hal Sparks to Emcee Playboy Mansion Charity Event
Actor/Comedian Hal Sparks will emcee Nicki Hunter’s Hunter CARE Foundation event, “The Kiss and Tell Party,” at the Playboy Mansion on April 21, which is open to the public.
Playboy Editor Cleared in Indonesia Court
Playboy Indonesia's editor-in-chief has been cleared of charges of distributing indecent pictures to the public and making money from them, which could have led to a sentence of as long as 32 months.
Nicki Hunter Fundraiser Scheduled for Playboy Mansion
For the first time ever, the hallowed grounds of the Playboy Mansion will be opened to the general public as Cousin Stevie, PRThatRoXXX.com and the ACE Entertainment Group have announced a star-studded charity event at the Playboy Mansion in support of Nicki Hunter’s CARE Foundation.
Prosecutors Request Prison Time for Indonesian Playboy Chief
Prosecutors have demanded a judge impose a harsh two-year prison sentence for the editor-in-chief of the Indonesian version of Playboy. Erwin Arnada was charged in June with distributing indecent pictures and profiting from their sale.