This week on Brands of the Week with Donny Deutsch, Donny breaks down the biggest brand winners and losers making headlines right now — from real estate trends to pop culture shakeups to health breakthroughs.

🏠 Best Cities for First-Time Home Buyers — Jacksonville, Florida tops Travel & Leisure and Zillow's latest affordability index. Find out which Southern cities are dominating the housing market and why they're the smartest moves for budget-conscious buyers in 2025.

🇬🇧 Britain's Pessimism Crisis — A Gallup survey of 139 countries reveals Great Britain is the most pessimistic nation on Earth, with only 21% of Brits saying their economy is headed in the right direction. What's driving the UK's economic malaise?

🚗 Driverless Cars Get Traffic Tickets — California is now citing autonomous vehicles for traffic violations. No driver? No problem. The ticket goes straight to the manufacturer.

🎤 Greatest Vocalist of All Time — A major music industry survey is out and Freddie Mercury takes the top spot. Mercury is joined by Aretha Franklin, Beyoncé and more.

🎬 Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Box Office Disappointment — The first Star Wars film in seven years is eyeing a underwhelming $80 million Memorial Day opening. Is Star Wars fatigue officially setting in?

👗 Devil Wears Prada 2 Crushing It — Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Blunt are back — and the sequel is already at $230 million thanks to powerhouse brand partnerships with Starbucks, Diet Coke, and Grey Goose Vodka. A marketing masterclass.

📺 ESPN Stays with Disney — New CEO Josh DeMorrow confirms ESPN is staying under the Disney umbrella. What does this mean for the future of sports media?

🎭 Oscars Ban AI Actors — The Academy Awards announces a landmark rule change: acting and writing must be performed by humans to qualify for nominations. A defining moment for Hollywood and artificial intelligence.

🍊 Florida's Orange Industry in Crisis — A devastating citrus disease called HLB has wiped out 90% of Florida's orange crop, dropping production from 230 million crates to just 12 million. What's next for American agriculture?

🦐 Red Lobster's Comeback — After going bankrupt in 2024 thanks to the infamous Endless Shrimp promotion, Red Lobster is back. But are cash-strapped consumers ready to return to casual dining chains?

🏓 Pickleball and Parkinson's Disease — New research suggests pickleball may offer major benefits for people living with Parkinson's disease, thanks to its cognitive demands, hand-eye coordination requirements, and social nature.

✈️ U.S. Airports Ranked Dead Last — The World Airport Awards are in, and the highest-ranked American airport is LaGuardia at #29. Asian and European airports dominate the top spots. Why is U.S. airport infrastructure so far behind?

📧 New Evite Phishing Scam Alert — Scammers are using fake digital party invitations from Evite, PayPal, and Punchbowl to steal personal information and identities. Donny breaks down what to watch out for.

👡 Chanel's Bizarre New Sandal — Chanel's latest footwear leaves the entire bottom of your foot exposed. Fashion forward or completely unwearable? Donny and Lou weigh in.

🏀 BONUS: New York Knicks NBA Playoff Hype — Donny is fired up about the Knicks' playoff run. Can New York finally make a deep run? They break down the bracket and the path to a championship.

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