Barbie continues her march toward the dustbin of cultural history, sure, but that doesn't mean there's no more cash to be made off your childhood. For instance: A company is betting it can revitalize '80s mainstay Strawberry Shortcake, of all things.
Madonna's forthcoming clothing, accessories, and general "lifestyle" brand, Truth or Dare, will ship its first products to stores for this fall. Madge, who isn't yet doing press for the label, is starting from the bottom up: Truth or Dare is launching as a shoe line first.
Zooey Deschanel's breach-of-contract lawsuit against Steve Madden — who agreed, and then reneged, on a deal to produce a line tentatively called "Zooey's Shoes And Accessories" — reveals some details of how the celebrity-clothing-line sausage gets made. And paid for.
