Michael Ovitz
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Meet Gavin de Becker, the Security Expert in Charge of Jeff Bezos’ Investigation
Security guru to the stars has worked with the Hollywood elite, the CIA and O.J. Simpson prosecutors
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Anita Busch Settles Legal Fight With Michael Ovitz
Former Los Angeles Times reporter had accused Ovitz and others of “threats and assaults on (her) life”
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Former CAA Partners Michael Ovitz, Ron Meyer Postpone ‘Powerhouse’ Face Off
The estranged superagents were scheduled to speak next week at a Live Talks Los Angeles event, but it has been bumped because Ovitz is recovering from back surgery
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Golden Parachutes: See How Much These 10 Execs Got Paid to Leave (Photos)
Philippe Dauman is the second consecutive Viacom CEO to walk away with a monster severance package
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Hollywood’s Top 10 Art Collectors, From Leonardo DiCaprio to David Geffen (Photos)
Wealth-X ranks the value of the art collections of some of showbiz world’s biggest collectors
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Goldie Hawn Moved to Tears at Benefit in Russell Simmons’ Backyard (Photos)
“You’re an inspiration,” Simmons says of the actress at event for his Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation for arts education
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Disney Chatter: Should Bob Iger Stay? What About Steve Burke? Is a Takeover Possible?
“Running Disney is like running a country,” said one mogul. Another called an outsider pick the “kiss of death.” Read on…
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Why Bob Iger Reconsidered His Retirement From The Walt Disney Co.
It’s a stunning turnabout that makes eminent sense: The 63-year-old CEO looked around — and decided he’d rather stay
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Michael Ovitz-Anita Busch Trial Date Set for September
Former Hollywood journalist says she was subjected to a campaign of threats that halted her career
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Bravo’s Eli Lehrer to Head Lifetime Unscripted Development
He will assume the new position of senior vice president and head of nonfiction development starting July 8
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Founder of Viddy – an ‘Instagram for Video’ – May Follow CEO Out the Door
Michael Ovitz's son Chris will shift into a part-time role at the company he helped found
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Vanity Fair Grabs Wrap Ovitz Scoop — He Begged Mike Dolan to Stay on IMG’s Board
Author William Cohan writes about a farcical trip to the Carlyle Hotel after news of the former agent’s takeover bid leaked
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Ted Forstmann, CEO of IMG Worldwide, Dead at 71
The head of the talent management and TV production firm and former investment banker succumbed to brain cancer
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Michael Ovitz Booted From IMG Board (Exclusive)
Ovitz was asked to resign after maneuvering to take over the company
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Michael Ovitz IMG Takeover Bid Fails, Board Aligns 7-4 for Ouster (Updated)
EXCLUSIVE: The former super agent made his play while CEO Ted Forstmann battles life-threatening brain cancer