Sacha Baron Cohen Drops Lawsuit Against Massachusetts Dispensary
Thu / May 19th
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen has dropped his lawsuit against a Massachusetts cannabis company that used the likeness of one of his characters without permission.
Celebrities and cannabis have often coincided, now as legal cannabis takes over the states famous actors and musicians are getting involved. Learn about brands owned by celebrities, famous cannabis advocates and other relevant news below:
Thu / May 19th
Actor Sacha Baron Cohen has dropped his lawsuit against a Massachusetts cannabis company that used the likeness of one of his characters without permission.
Mon / May 16th
Woody Harrelson, actor and cannabis advocate, has opened a cannabis dispensary and on-site consumption lounge, bar, and restaurant in West Hollywood.
Tue / Apr 19th
Ben & Jerry’s is partnering with the ACLU to urge fans to take action for cannabis reform this April 20.
Wed / Apr 13th
George Harrison’s 1970 album ‘All Things Must Pass’ will be honored in a new CBD/CBG product line from Dad Grass, with the promise of a “pleasant-but-manageable buzz.”
Mon / Apr 4th
Wrestling legend Ric Flair is teaming up with Mike Tyson to develop themed products for the Tyson 2.0 cannabis brand.
Tue / Mar 29th
Cypress Hill’s B Real is launching a flower line under his Dr. Greenthumb brand placing an emphasis on multiple price points while honoring the legacy of cannabis.
Fri / Feb 11th PRODUCT REVIEW
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Fri / Feb 4th
Punk-reggae band Sublime is collaborating with California’s The Healing Plant to release a new branded line of cannabis products.
Thu / Jan 27th
Actor and comedian Jim Belushi appeared on “Late Night with Seth Meyers” last night for an interview about cannabis farming, business, and advocacy.
Tue / Dec 21st PRODUCT REVIEW
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Tue / Dec 7th SPOTLIGHT
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Wed / Dec 1st
The alternative metal band Deftones has launched a cannabis product line including flower, edibles, concentrates, and disposable vapes.
Tue / Nov 30th PRODUCT REVIEW
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Mon / Nov 29th
Officials in Malawi drew backlash for asking former professional boxer turned cannabis entrepreneur Mike Tyson to serve as the nation’s cannabis ambassador.
Fri / Nov 26th
Former NFL defensive end and Super Bowl champion Marvin Washington hosts the new docuseries “5th Quarter,” which investigates the efficacy of cannabis medicine as a treatment for chronic conditions commonly experienced by contact athletes.
Wed / Nov 10th
Today marks the launch of Cannabis in Common, a new cannabis legalization advocacy initiative backed by the Cannabis Voter Project, the U.S. Cannabis Council, and with support from celebrity cannabis advocates Seth Rogen and Sarah Silverman.
Tue / Nov 2nd INTERVIEW
Fab 5 Freddy and Bernard Noble are partners in B Noble, a cannabis brand operating under Curaleaf’s Rooted in Good corporate social responsibility program.
Fri / Oct 29th
Professional wrestling legend Jim Ross is planning to launch a cannabis farm in his home state of Oklahoma after saying he is “420-friendly” in his personal life.
Tue / Oct 26th
Grammy-award rapper Lil’ Kim is launching her own cannabis brand, named aphrodisiac, which she describes as a fashion-forward, collectible, lifestyle brand.
Tue / Oct 19th
Former National Football League running back and Heisman Trophy winner Ricky Williams on Monday launched his cannabis brand, Highsman.
Fri / Oct 15th
Flowhub, a retail point-of-sale platform for cannabis dispensaries, announced on Tuesday the closing of $19 million in strategic funding. The sum includes a personal investment by Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter.
Wed / Oct 13th
Actor and musician Steven Van Zandt is launching a line of pre-rolls in partnership with Canna Provisions with 10% of the proceeds being donated to NORML.
Mon / Oct 4th
Justin Bieber has entered the cannabis space with a product line of pre-rolls called “Peaches.”
Mon / Oct 4th
Actor Clint Eastwood won about $6.1 million in a lawsuit against a Lithuanian company that used Eastwood’s image and likeness to promote its CBD products without permission.
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