Madeline Berg
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Madeline Berg is a correspondent at Business Insider, where she covers the wealthy, famous, and powerful.
Her stories include analysis of some of the most well known billionaires, from Mark Zuckerberg to Taylor Swift , investigations into celebrity brands , and looks at the misbehavior of the rich and famous .
Previously, she was at Forbes. Her work included cover stories on Tyler Perry and Shonda Rhimes, investigations into Kylie Jenner's beauty brand, and deep dives into Britney Spears' fortune.
Madeline has also written for The New York Times, The New York Observer, and Racked. She regularly appears on panels, on television, and in documentaries discussing the entertainment industry and general business news.
Email her at [email protected]
2026-02-11T10:35:01.228Z
The designs for the islands, Little St. James and Great St. James, were to include a "ladies' residence" and master retreat, the Epstein files reveal.
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2026-02-10T10:53:01.260Z
The Epstein files reveal that prosecutors were looking into misconduct claims against the billionaire and former Apollo CEO Black as far back as 2019.
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2026-02-09T10:23:01.221Z
Wendy's, Pizza Hut, and Sak's Off 5th are among those closing stores and restaurants in 2026, citing long-term strategy and shifting consumer habits.
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2026-02-01T10:58:01.250Z
Rachelle Hruska, the founder of Lingua Franca, released an anti-ICE sweater — and faced backlash.
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2026-01-29T23:08:39.979Z
In a hearing, a judge advised YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson and Virtual Dining Concepts to settle their legal dispute over MrBeast Burger.
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2026-01-29T21:03:52.741Z
As part of its restructuring, the bankrupt Saks Global is closing Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus stores, as well as Off 5th and Last Call locations.
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2026-01-24T10:39:01.231Z
Bobby and Sofia Castro built a nine-figure fortune. Here's the plan they wrote for their family and their wealth.
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MrBeast Burger is at the center of a bitter legal battle between Jimmy Donaldson and his business partner, Virtual Dining Concepts.
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2026-01-22T10:12:01.226Z
Fisayo Che is the founder of Elisamama, a brand that's sold at Saks. She's finding a path forward as the department store goes through bankruptcy.
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Davos 2026
Some of the most powerful people will be coming to Davos this week by private jet. But its closest airport is quieter due to airspace restrictions.
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2026-01-14T23:05:55.306Z
Hours before Saks Global filed for bankruptcy, I visited the Fifth Avenue flagship store.
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2026-01-14T19:07:17.737Z
Saks Global's Chapter 11 bankruptcy reveals hundreds of millions in debt to a slew of luxury brands. See who is owed what.
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Inside Business
Saks filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a year of missed payments, vendor pullbacks, and a rescue plan gone awry. Here's how the crisis unfolded.
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2026-01-14T05:55:48.139Z
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman has struggled to pay vendors.
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2026-01-11T10:07:01.259Z
From Davos and the Super Bowl to Burning Man and St. Barts, see the predictable social calendar billionaires follow and how much it all costs.
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2026-01-09T19:41:23.354Z
Sean Combs sold his private jet after raking in income by chartering it out, even while he was behind bars.
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2026-01-08T20:40:34.750Z
President Donald Trump took aim at defense contractors on Wednesday in an executive order.
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2026-01-07T10:55:01.211Z
Tim Cook's tenure as Apple CEO could be defined by how he navigates an AI arms race, the future of the iPhone, and other key challenges.
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2026-01-01T10:47:01.221Z
Thanks to a thriving luxury secondhand market, a Hermès Birkin or Rolex can actually be a good investment.
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2026-01-01T10:36:01.216Z
From agentic payments to cybersecurity threats and workplace automation, top executives share their predictions for how AI will reshape 2026.
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