Netflix, Apple Team Up to Expand Formula 1 Coverage in 2026
Netflix and Apple are expanding Formula 1 access in 2026 with a new streaming partnership. As part of the deal, Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 8 will stream globally on Netflix and on Apple TV in the U.S., with the latter taking over as F1’s exclusive stateside broadcaster this year. In addition, Netflix will carry the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix live in the U.S. from May 22–24, bringing fans from docuseries drama straight to race-day action.
WBD Revenue Falls Amid Deal Talks With Paramount Skydance, Netflix
Warner Bros. Discovery reported a tough fourth quarter, with revenue falling 6% to $9.46 billion. TV networks’ revenue slid 12% to $4.2 billion amid weaker ad and distribution sales, while studio revenue declined 13% to $3.18 billion. Meanwhile, the company is evaluating competing takeover bids, including an improved offer from Paramount Skydance. Netflix said Thursday it would not match the revised proposal, fueling expectations that the WBD-Paramount Skydance deal will ultimately move forward.
Megan Thee Stallion Is Taking Her Talents to Broadway
Three-time Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion is heading to Broadway this spring, joining Moulin Rouge! The Musical for an eight-week run from March 24 to May 17. Making her Broadway debut, she’ll step into the role of nightclub owner Zidler, succeeding Bob the Drag Queen. The production’s pop-heavy score will also feature a nod to Megan’s own hits, adding a personal twist to the stage spectacle.
Samuel L. Jackson, Baby Keem Among Celebrities in Adidas Superstar Campaign
Samuel L. Jackson, James Harden, Baby Keem, and Olivia Dean headline the latest Adidas Originals campaign celebrating the return of the Superstar. Narrated by Jackson, the cinematic “Hotel Superstar” spot follows the actor as he searches for his modern-day icons, which also includes JENNIE, Kendall Jenner, Lamine Yamal, and Tyshawn Jones, a cross-generational mix of talent that shows how the sneaker still shows up everywhere.
‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Aims for April 2027 Return
Heated Rivalry is gearing up for Season 2, with filming set to begin in August and a target premiere of April 2027. The series, which airs on HBO Max in the U.S. and streams on Crave in Canada, was quickly renewed during its debut run. Creator Jacob Tierney and executive producer Brendan Brady say they’re deep into writing and remain committed to delivering a full-scale adaptation of Rachel Reid’s beloved novel when the show returns in spring next year.
CC Sabathia Joins Babe Ruth, Derek Jeter as Yankees Retire Number
The New York Yankees will retire CC Sabathia’s No. 52 and dedicate his Monument Park plaque before their Sept. 26 game vs. the Orioles, honoring the 2025 Hall of Famer for 11 dominant seasons in pinstripes. Signed to a landmark deal in 2009, Sabathia went 134–88 with a 3.81 ERA and 1,700 strikeouts, helping power the franchise to its 27th World Series title while earning ALCS MVP honors that postseason. “Extremely humbled. I’ve watched teammates get this honor and never thought it would be me. Feels surreal to be in Monument Park with so many legends,” Sabathia exclusively told Boardroom.
MLS Adds Jersey Ad Spot as Revenue Push Accelerates
Major League Soccer will allow teams to sell a new lower-back jersey ad beginning after the 2026 All-Star break, adding a fourth sponsorship spot to club kits. The space — larger than sleeve patches and potentially worth over $1 million annually for some teams, reports Sportico — marks another revenue push as the league enters a new era, a phase that includes schedule changes, new stadiums, and momentum from the upcoming U.S.-hosted World Cup.
Yankees, Dodgers, Cubs Among Teams Featured in Ralph Lauren x MLB Collection
Ralph Lauren is expanding its MLB partnership with a new multi-team capsule that includes the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and Toronto Blue Jays. Building on a collaboration that began in 2018 and initially centered on the Yankees, the latest drop blends team logos with Polo staples such as jackets, fleece, and caps. The collection debuts in Japan on March 2 ahead of the World Baseball Classic, with a global release on April 14.
Mentalist Oz Pearlman Tapped as White House Correspondents’ Dinner Entertainer
Mentalist and viral star Oz Pearlman will headline this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, stepping in as the featured entertainer after last year’s planned comedy act was canceled. The White House Correspondents Association says Pearlman’s performance will deliver an interactive, audience-focused take on the event, continuing a tradition of high-profile entertainers at the annual gathering of Washington journalists and officials.
‘Washington Post’ Losses Hit $100M in 2025; ‘The Athletic’ Hires Former Sports Writers
The Washington Post reportedly lost more than $100 million in 2025 after posting a $77 million loss the year prior, which likely led to the recent 30% staff reduction as it refocuses its operations. Amid the shakeup, including the shutdown of its sports section, The Athletic announced it has hired six former Post sports journalists — Barry Svrluga, Spencer Nusbaum, Candace Buckner, Ava Wallace, Adam Kilgore, and Jason Murray — to strengthen its D.C. coverage.
Ford Recalls 4.3M Vehicles as Total Recall Count Tops Industry
Ford Motor Co. is recalling 4.3 million U.S. pickup trucks and SUVs, including select F-150, F-250, Navigator, Expedition, Maverick, Ranger, and E-Transit models from 2021 through 2026, due to a software issue that could disable trailer brakes and exterior lights. This news comes on the heels of Ford and Lincoln (owned by Ford Motor Co.) logging nearly 13 million recalled vehicles across 152 recalls in 2025, more than the next nine automakers combined.
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