Kevin Hart's Hartbeat loses bid to move its trade secrets case out of public view
A Los Angeles judge has denied Hartbeat's request to move its case against two former employees into private arbitration, keeping the dispute public.
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A Los Angeles judge has denied Hartbeat's request to move its case against two former employees into private arbitration, keeping the dispute public.
Kevin Hart and Henry Cavill will star as rival spies in an untitled Netflix action comedy directed by McG and produced by Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy.
Kevin Hart's Hartbeat media company, once valued at $650 million, is fighting multiple lawsuits and has been gutted by layoffs and executive departures since 2024.
Kevin Hart confirmed on The Breakfast Club that Hartbeat cut nearly 25% of its workforce and he changed his phone number after the layoffs, but insisted the entertainment company is not closing.
Charlotte-based private equity firm Axum Capital Partners has made a growth equity investment in VitaHustle, the plant-based nutrition brand co-founded by Kevin Hart and his trainer Ron Everline.
Kevin Hart appeared on The Breakfast Club on May 26 to address Bloomberg's Hartbeat investigation directly, calling the reporting clickbait and defending his restructuring decisions.
Kevin Hart's Hartbeat sued two former podcast executives for alleged trade secret theft, but a judge rejected part of the injunction request, calling the claims too vague.
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat is facing leadership turmoil, layoffs and growing uncertainty as Hollywood’s production slowdown squeezes celebrity backed media companies.
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Kevin Hart's Gran Coramino tequila has crossed $200 million in retail sales and sold 3.6 million bottles in just three years on the market.
Gran Coramino, co-founded by Kevin Hart, has reached $200 million in retail sales, fueled by strong 2025 growth in stores.
The initiative is part of a $1.5 million program supporting more than 150 entrepreneurs in the U.S. and Mexico.
Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Ventures leads $35 million funding for Simple, an AI health app with 700,000 subscribers.
Hart’s fortune could cross the billion-dollar threshold soon, climbing from just over $500 million in 2022.
Kevin Hart’s tequila brand expands commitment to $1.5 million for entrepreneurs in under-resourced communities across the U.S. and Mexico.
The closures mark an unexpected end for the brand, which had gained attention for its health-focused menu and competitive pricing.