Kendrick Lamar, Willy Chavarria Team Up on Super Bowl Collection
A new collection from renowned designer Willy Chavarria and Kendrick Lamar arrives just in time to secure game-day fits for Super Bowl LIX. The ready-to-wear capsule is a three-way partnership between Chavarria, the NFL, and Lamar’s pgLang label. Pieces include a bomber jacket, T-shirt, gym shorts, and a hoodie, with profits going toward organizations and individuals affected by the Los Angeles fires. Lamar is gearing up for his Super Bowl halftime performance, with SZA already confirmed as a special guest.
‘Call Her Daddy’ Host Alex Cooper Expands Presence on SiriusXM
SiriusXM announced Tuesday that Call Your Daddy host Alex Cooper will soon premiere new exclusive programming on its platform. Beginning Feb. 11, Cooper will curate a 24/7 music channel of her favorite artists for subscribers of SiriusXM, adding personal commentary and anecdotes. Additionally, Cooper’s Unwell Brand will also debut the Unwell on Air channel, featuring a call-in show and a pop culture program. This is the first major move of Cooper’s transition to SiriusXM from Spotify in a $125 million deal that began in 2025. The news comes on the heels of Cooper’s confirmation that she’ll be moving her video content exclusively to YouTube.
LVMH Boasts Positive Outlook as Sales Rise
LVMH revealed its full-year sales results for 2024, and the world’s largest luxury group saw a revenue tally of €84.7 billion ($88.4 billion), a 1% uptick in organic growth year-over-year. Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault pointed to sales rising 1% to €23.9 billion ($25 billion) in the fourth quarter alone as an encouraging sign as LVMH moves forward in 2025. This follows a tough year that saw the company’s umbrella of luxury brands struggle in what seemed like an ongoing trend in the high-end market for much of 2024. “This capacity to weather the storm in highly turbulent times – already illustrated on many occasions throughout our Group’s history – is yet another testament to the strength and relevance of our strategy,” Arnault said. As of Tuesday evening, LVMH’s stock is up roughly 19% year-to-date.
NWSL, WNBA Highlight Deloitte’s Women’s Sports Study
Women’s sports are exploding, and Deloitte’s latest study proves as much. According to the report, in the wake of its record-setting media right deal, the NWSL is expected bring in $240 million for the period between 2024 and 2027, skyrocketing the annual payment from $1.5 million to $60 million. Elsewhere, in the WNBA, total ticket sales essentially doubled from 2023 to 2024, increasing in value by 41 times from 2018. Across all sports, women’s sports-specific merch was valued at $4 billion last year. The report highlights how brands have responded to increased demand with expanded merchandise lines and signature products from top-tier talent, such as Coco Gauff‘s signature shoe with New Balance, which drove massive revenue in its first year.
Andre Iguodala to Get Jersey Retired by Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors shared on Tuesday they will retire Andre Iguodala’s No. 9 jersey following a home game against the Dallas Mavericks on Feb. 23. “The proof is in the rafters, and his number belongs alongside the banners he helped us raise,” said the Warriors about Iguodala’s legacy. Originally drafted by the 76ers in 2004, Golden State acquired Iguodala in a sign-and-trade deal in July 2013. Now the Executive Director of the NBPA, Iggy helped the franchise reach six NBA Finals, winning four, and earned the 2015 NBA Finals MVP award.
Logan & Jake Paul Tease Boxing Match, But Report States Otherwise
At long last, it appeared as if Logan and Jake Paul would be giving boxing fans what they want by fighting each other in the ring. The brother duo seemingly confirmed as much on Instagram on Tuesday, posting a graphic of the two facing off above the HBO Max logo and an apparent run date of March 27. However, ESPN later reported that the suggested fight would actually be a reality series, not a fight. Masters of generating buzz, you can’t rule anything out with the Paul brothers, but safe to say folks will be tuning in to Max on March 27 regardless.
‘Parasite’ Returns to IMAX for Fifth Anniversary
In honor of the film’s fifth anniversary, IMAX will screen Parasite in its cinemas nationwide. Per an Instagram post, the movie will re-arrive in theaters on Feb. 7, with tickets available now. When the film premiered in 2019, the South Korean comedy-thriller was a favorite across the award circuit, picking up six Academy Award nominations and winning four, including Best Picture and Best Director for Bong Joon-ho.
Future Teases New Music
Looks like Future is keeping the hits coming in 2025. The rapper’s latest post on Instagram was simply captioned “New Tape OTW,” accompanying a video compilation. Sadly, he didn’t provide his 26 million-plus followers with any more intel, leaving many to wonder in the comments when it’s expected to arrive and who might be featured on the forthcoming project. Over the course of six months last year, Future dropped three No. 1 albums, making him the first artist to go No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with three albums in one year since the Glee cast did so in 2010 and The Beatles in 1965-66.
