Olsens: Masters of Their Own Biz Empire

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(Free-Press-Release.com) January 28, 2005 -- Olsens: Masters of Their Own Biz Empire
By Stephen M. Silverman

Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have taken total control of their business empire, a reputed $1 billion company that deals with everything from their videos to their clothing line, after acquiring interest in the Dualstar Entertainment Group formally held by their longtime partner, Robert Thorne.

"Both sides are happy with the outcome," says Mary-Kate and Ashley�s publicist, Michael Pagnotta, adding that the two will assume stronger roles as managers seeking out new markets and...Get instant access to the rest of this article and all of PEOPLE.com when you subscribe to PEOPLE magazine today.