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Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
Playboy is relocating its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach, where it will also open a new club featuring a restaurant and members-only area inspired by the Playboy Mansion, aiming to tap into Miami's cultural influence and support its creator network.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
Playboy is moving its headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach, citing California's high costs and anti-business environment, and plans to establish new facilities including a club and multimedia studios, as part of a broader trend of companies leaving California for more business-friendly states like Florida.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Times
Jan Heemskerk, former Dutch Playboy editor, was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2021 and has since become an advocate for awareness and lifestyle changes, including adopting a vegan diet and engaging in strength training, to manage the disease and highlight environmental factors contributing to Parkinson's.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Giant Freakin Robot
In 2012, Virgin Galactic and Playboy Magazine collaborated on plans for an orbital space station featuring a version of Playboy's Grotto, complete with a restaurant, zero-gravity dance club, and suites for guests. The theoretical space station would use spin to create gravity in certain areas while allowing for zero-G activities in others. However, with the decline of Virgin Galactic and Playboy's business, these plans remain unrealized as the space race has been dominated by other companies and magazines face challenges in the digital age.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Elkhart Truth
Crystal Hefner, widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, revealed that he wanted her to be "mute and skinny" with "huge fake breasts," reflecting the toxic body image standards perpetuated by the Playboy brand. She also spoke about the pressure to undergo plastic surgery and the negative impact it had on her health and self-esteem.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Us Weekly
Kimberley Conrad, Hugh Hefner's ex-wife, criticizes Crystal Hefner for trying to profit by speaking negatively about the late Playboy founder, claiming she received "notoriety, opportunity, and money" during her relationship with Hugh. In response, Crystal released her memoir, discussing feeling "trapped" and manipulated during her time at the Playboy mansion, aiming to help people in abusive relationships and teach young women about self-worth.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BuzzFeed News
Crystal Hefner, widow of Hugh Hefner, has opened up about their marriage, describing it as "traumatic" and "emotionally abusive." In her new memoir, she details Hefner's controlling behavior and the exploitation she experienced at the Playboy mansion. Crystal expressed her plans to revert to her maiden name as the final step towards achieving "true freedom."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Crystal Hefner, widow of Hugh Hefner, revealed in her memoir that her s-x life with the Playboy founder was devoid of intimacy, describing it as "odd and robotic." She expressed relief when the s-xual activities ceased in 2014 and has since distanced herself from the Hefner name, opting to revert to her maiden name, Harris.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Crystal Hefner, widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, revealed in her memoir "Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself" that her sex life with Hefner felt "odd and robotic," lacking intimacy and passion. She described the routine as a "well-oiled and well-practiced sequence of events" and expressed relief when it ended in 2014. Hefner's reliance on "little blue pills" and the presence of "spy holes" at the foot of his bed were also disclosed, shedding light on the less glamorous aspects of their relationship.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Crystal Hefner, widow of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner, alleges in her memoir that he filmed powerful people, including A-list celebrities, having sex in his bed without their consent. She also revealed that Hefner had a collection of nude photos of women, including herself, taken without their consent. Hefner's memoir sheds light on the disturbing behavior of her late husband, who she says didn't seem to care about the feelings and wishes of the people in his orbit.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Crystal Hefner's new book "Only Say Good Things: Surviving Playboy and Finding Myself" reveals the stark pay disparity between herself and Hugh Hefner, with him making $400,000 an episode for TV shows while she made nothing, and being paid $800,000 for a docu-special compared to her $2,500. The memoir also details Hefner's final words, their relationship, and the intense regimen imposed on her and other "girlfriends" at the Playboy Mansion.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Crystal Hefner, widow of Hugh Hefner, has expressed her desire to revert to her maiden name, Harris, distancing herself from the Hefner name after writing a memoir about their marriage. In the memoir, she discusses their relationship dynamic, revealing that she was never "in love" with Hugh and detailing the strict rules imposed by him, including his excessive use of Viagra leading to hearing issues. Crystal's decision reflects her desire to move on from the Hefner legacy and the controlled narrative surrounding their relationship.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by TMZ
Crystal Harris, widow of Hugh Hefner, revealed on the Miss Understood podcast that she wants to drop the Hefner name and go back to her maiden name, Harris, after writing a memoir about their marriage. She expressed that the Hefner name no longer serves her and wants to permanently close that chapter of her life.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Kendra Wilkinson opened up about hitting "rock bottom" after being hospitalized with psychosis following a severe panic attack, revealing that she felt she "wasn’t strong enough to live anymore." The former Playboy model, 38, attributed her struggles to unresolved trauma from living in Hugh Hefner’s Playboy mansion and her 2018 divorce from ex-NFL player Hank Baskett. Wilkinson admitted to feeling isolated and ashamed, but ultimately sought help and is now attending therapy to address her mental health.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Daily Beast
Playboy has cut ties with influencer Mia Khalifa, removing her channel from their Centerfold platform, after accusing her of making "disgusting and reprehensible comments" about the Hamas attacks in Israel. Khalifa's comments expressing solidarity with Palestine and making glib remarks about the violence sparked backlash online. Playboy cited a zero tolerance policy for hate speech and emphasized the consequences of her words and actions. Khalifa's controversial remarks also led to her dismissal from another company she was advising.