Tyra Banks‘ long-teased ice cream venture has become the center of a legal freeze-out.
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The supermodel had planned to launch Smize & Dream with a flagship store in Washington, D.C.’s Capitol Hill, blending sweet treats with a mission rooted in community, entrepreneurship, and a tribute to her mother.
But while the brand recently made waves overseas with a buzzy opening in Sydney, its D.C. debut never materialized.
Now, the abandoned plans are at the heart of a nearly $3 million lawsuit.
The owner of the Eastern Market property where Smize & Dream was set to open claims Banks, her business partner Louis Martin, and their company walked away from a long-term lease after taking possession of the space.
Bank’s legal team disputes the claims, calling the case a “celebrity shakedown.”
As the court battle unfolds, Smize & Dream continues to expand internationally, just not in the city where it was first dreamed up.
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Online cancellation over ANTP was her clue to disappear or reroute somewhere she’s not hated, because her pretty privilege is DONE with in the US. At least, hairlineless & bunioned Naomi capitalized on her fame by launching a myriad of perfumes over the decades. So, when books about modeling & TV shows about modeling have failed, hot cream for sensitive teeth? Noble mission. But is it what the public NEEDS? I think Tyra has enough biz savvy advisors who know but are afraid to lose a paycheck for co-creating with her what the people really need: her to go away!
Whose bright idea was it to create hot ice cream 😆
Tyra is spiraling. I hate to see it.