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Shohei Ohtani continues to dominate on and off the field, opening his third straight MLB season with the league’s top-selling jersey worldwide after leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to back-to-back World Series titles and starring at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Teammate Yoshinobu Yamamoto ranks second, marking the first time two Japanese-born players top the list. Aaron Judge, Cal Raleigh, and a third Dodger, Mookie Betts, round out the top five.

Warner Bros. Discovery will hold a shareholder vote on April 23 for its proposed $110 billion merger with Paramount Skydance, with the board unanimously backing the deal. Paramount’s offer includes $31 per share and a ticking fee if the transaction isn’t finalized by the end of September. The vote follows a competitive process that included talks with Netflix, with Paramount ultimately securing the winning bid.

The Oscars will move from Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre to the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles in 2029 as part of a new 10-year deal between the Academy and AEG. The venue, which hosts the Emmys, will undergo major upgrades to stage, sound, and lighting, and will accommodate a larger audience of 7,100. The ceremony will also debut on YouTube, expanding access for global viewers.

Juelz Santana reunites with Supreme for a new campaign blending his Harlem-rooted style with the brand’s Americana aesthetic. Santana sports a stars-and-stripes jacket, pants, coordinating headwear, Timberland boots, and layered jewelry in visuals shot by Ari Marcopoulos. This marks nearly 20 years of collaboration, dating back to Supreme’s 2006 photo tee campaign with Santana and Jim Jones.

Apple is expanding its American Manufacturing Program, adding Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics to its U.S. supply chain. The $400 million initiative will produce essential components, including iPhone sensors, Face ID chips, and high-performance computing materials. CEO Tim Cook framed it as a bet on U.S. innovation, part of Apple’s broader $600 billion, four-year pledge to American manufacturing.

Former Givenchy designer Matthew M. Williams has been named creative director of Oakley’s apparel, footwear, and accessories, working alongside chief visionary officer Travis Scott. Williams plans to merge Oakley’s technical performance heritage with modern lifestyle design, bridging athletic gear and everyday wear. His direction will emphasize the brand’s legacy, athletic innovation, and advanced technologies, per the EssilorLuxottica company.

Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III is officially joining Team USA’s national flag football team, aiming to make the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics roster. The Heisman Trophy winner and 2012 Offensive Rookie of the Year played for Washington, Cleveland, and Baltimore before injuries ended his NFL career. Griffin, who hasn’t been on a roster since 2020, has continued training and said he’s ready to compete again.

Damson Idris will star in and executive-produce Netflix’s upcoming series The Lords’ Day, adapted from Michael Dobbs’s novel. The series will be led by fellow executive producers Jane Tranter and Dan McCulloch, with Sam Vincent and Jonathan Brackley as lead writers. Ben Chanan has been tapped to direct, promising a tense, high-stakes thriller in the vein of Dobbs’s House of Cards.

NASA is launching a $20 billion, seven-year plan to build a permanent moon base near the lunar south pole, featuring habitats, pressurized rovers, and nuclear power systems. Administrator Jared Isaacman outlined ambitions for two crewed landings per year, shifting from the Space Launch System to commercial rockets from SpaceX, Blue Origin, and others. The move pauses the Gateway orbital station to prioritize surface operations.

Mark Wahlberg launches his new YouTube venture with the 4AM Club Challenge, putting top digital creators through his intense early-morning workout routine while sharing candid conversations. The 10-part series, produced by his Unrealistic Ideas, debuts March 27, with guests including Brent Rivera, Druski, and the Stokes Twins.

With the WNBA’s new CBA in place, the 2026 WNBA Draft hits New York City on April 13, with live ESPN coverage throughout. Top prospects will attend, kicking off with the Orange Carpet and Empire State Building lighting. Ahead of the draft, the 2026 Expansion Draft has been set for April 3, allowing the new Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo squads to build their rosters from unprotected players of existing teams.

Dua Lipa joins the cast of A24’s upcoming comedy Peaked, directed by Molly Gordon and written by Allie Levitan. The film follows two women confronting their high school past at a 10-year reunion. Lipa will star alongside Emma Mackey, Laura Dern, Simone Ashley, Connor Storrie, and others. A24 is producing, with filming set to begin next month. Character details for Lipa remain under wraps.

Jeopardy! is launching a YouTube edition, hosted by Ken Jennings, featuring three creators competing for their chosen charities. The spin-off blends the classic format with internet and YouTube-themed clues, including video content from other creators. Contestants in the first episode include Monét X Change, Rebecca Black, and Brennan Lee Mulligan. Produced by Sony Pictures Television, the premiere airs March 31.

JetBlue is reportedly exploring a potential sale to another carrier, considering mergers with United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Valued at over $1.5 billion, JetBlue faces pressure from premium carriers like Delta and low-cost rivals like Spirit, whose $3.8 billion merger with JetBlue was blocked in 2024 over antitrust concerns. Any deal with major airlines would likely face regulatory scrutiny.

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