Erica Abbott
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Philadelphia, PA, United States
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Shark Tank Update: Christmas Tree Hugger
Company: Christmas Tree Hugger Founder: Ryan Kenny Season: Appeared on season 9 in the week 9 episode The Christmas Tree Hugger makes artificial Christmas trees look more festive and fun. The product… → Read More
Shark Tank Update: RokBlok
Company: Pink Donut’s RokBlok Founder: Logan Riley Season: Appeared on season 9 in the week 9 episode RokBlok is a portable record player. The wireless music accessory is simply placed on top o… → Read More
Shark Tank Update: The Original Comfy
Company: The Original Comfy Founders: Brian and Michael Speciale Season: Appeared on season 9 in the week 9 episode The Original Comfy is a blanket-sweatshirt hybrid. The cozy, one-size-fits-all comb… → Read More
Shark Tank Update: Modern Christmas Tree
Company: Modern Christmas Tree Founder: Matt Bliss Season: Appeared on season 9 in the week 9 episode Modern Christmas Tree puts a fresh spin on a classic Christmas staple. The contemporary, artifici… → Read More
The Profit: Ellison Eyewear Launches New Products And Grows with Help from Marcus Lemonis
This week, Marcus Lemonis travels to Chicago, Illinois to help Ellison Eyewear, a startup that creates stylish glasses. According to CNBC, the company’s “sales are steadily climbing and t… → Read More
The Profit: Marcus Lemonis Walks Away from The Casery Deal, But Is Presented with Possible New Opportunity
This week, Marcus Lemonis travels to Los Angeles, California to help The Casery, a startup that offers fashionable and designer iPhone cases. According to CNBC, the company’s “young CEO d… → Read More
Shark Tank Update: The Cut Buddy
Company: The Cut Buddy Founder: Joshua Esnard Season: Appeared on season 9 in the week 7 episode The Cut Buddy is a hair and beard shaping tool that turns anyone into an at-home barber. The curved te… → Read More
Shark Tank Update: Slumberkins
Company: Slumberkins Founders: Kelly Oriard and Callie Christensen Season: Appeared on season 9 in the week 7 episode Slumberkins promotes positive life skills in kids through a cuddly stuffed animal… → Read More
Shark Tank Update: Pronto Concepts' ProntoBev
Product/Company: ProntoBev of Pronto Concepts Founder: Alexander Simone Season: Appeared on season 9 in the week 7 episode ProntoBev is a wine chiller that uses a unique temperature to chill a bottle… → Read More
Video of Penguins Living on ‘Plastic Waste Island’ Is A Viral Hoax
A video purportedly showing dozens of Gentoo penguins living on an “island of plastic waste” is a digitally-manipulated fake. While penguins and other seabirds are threatened by plastic p… → Read More
The Profit: Anderson Brothers Design & Supply Creates New Product Lines with Marcus Lemonis
“The Profit” is back tonight! This week, Marcus Lemonis travels to Seal Beach, California to help Tankfarm & Co., a men’s apparel and supply company. The brothers behind the business → Read More
Michael J. Fox Announcing 'Back to the Future IV' on Facebook Is A Viral Hoax
Reports that Michael J. Fox announced “Back to the Future IV” is in the works are false. A fourth installment of the “Back to the Future” film series has not been confirmed—… → Read More
IHOb: IHOP Celebrates New Burger Menu with Temporary Name Change [Social Media Reactions]
IHOP is turning its iconic logo upside down to celebrate the newest additions to their menu. The International House of Pancakes has temporarily flipped the “p” to a “b,” whic… → Read More
Anthony Bourdain Dies at 61, Social Media Pays Tribute to Celebrity Chef
Anthony Bourdain has died at the age of 61. The celebrity chef and television personality was found dead in his hotel room in France, where he was filming an upcoming episode of his “Parts Unkn… → Read More
Kate Spade Dies at 55, Social Media Pays Tribute to Fashion Icon
Kate Spade has died at the age of 55. The fashion designer was found dead in her New York City apartment, according to the New York Times. Spade reportedly died by suicide. The New York Times reports… → Read More
Ariana Grande Stars On the Cover of British Vogue’s July Issue [Social Media Reactions]
Ariana Grande is letting her hair down on the new cover of British Vogue. The “No Tears Left To Cry” singer is featured as the fashion magazine’s cover star for its July issue—and… → Read More
Tom Brady Accusing NBA Finals of Being Rigged In Warriors' Favor Is A Hoax
Reports that Tom Brady said the NBA finals are rigged in favor of the Golden State Warriors are false. The New England Patriots quarterback did not accuse the referees of accepting bribes for “… → Read More
Donald Trump's Lawyers Arguing That He Cannot Be Impeached Because He Was Never Actually Elected Is Satire
Reports that President Donald Trump’s lawyers are arguing he cannot be impeached because he was never actually elected are false. The story about the president’s lawyers opposing impeachm… → Read More
Shark Tank Update: Grypmat
Company: Grypmat Founder: Tom Burden Season: Appeared on season 9 in the week 7 episode Grypmat is a rubber mat that keeps tools organized and within reach. The flexible and versatile tool mat allows… → Read More
Shark Tank Update: Robin Autopilot
Company: Robin Autopilot Founders: Justin Crandall and Bart Lomont Season: Appeared on season 9 in the week 7 episode Robin Autopilot is a robotic lawn care service. The eco-friendly service provides… → Read More