Jon Rahm, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler Enter Masters as World’s Highest-Paid Golfers
Heading into the Masters this week, Jon Rahm tops Sportico’s annual highest-paid golfers list once again at $102 million, powered largely by his lucrative LIV Golf deal. Rory McIlroy follows with $84 million after completing the career Grand Slam last year, while Scottie Scheffler ranks third despite a dominant stretch that included six wins in 2025. Altogether, the top 10 golfers earned $558 million, with the PGA Tour holding the upper hand, placing seven players in the top 10 compared to LIV’s three.
Apple Still Targeting September for Foldable iPhone Launch
Apple is still targeting a September launch for its first foldable iPhone, expected to debut alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. Despite earlier reports of development challenges, the device remains on schedule, per Bloomberg, though initial supply may be limited due to its complex design. With a projected price above $2,000, the foldable model signals Apple’s push into ultra-premium hardware.
Fanatics, AT&T Ink Major Sponsorship Deal Across Media, Events
Fanatics has struck a sweeping sponsorship deal with AT&T as it expands deeper into media and live experiences. The partnership will integrate AT&T across Fanatics programming, events such as Fanatics Fest, and select fan activations, including watch parties and enhanced rewards. The deal highlights Fanatics’ push to capture sports advertising dollars by leveraging its growing footprint across commerce, content, and fan engagement.
Delta Holds Outlook Despite $2B Fuel Cost Surge
Delta Air Lines expects more than a $2 billion hit to fuel costs through June as rising oil prices tied to the war in Iran pressure the industry. Despite the surge, the carrier held its full-year earnings outlook steady, pointing to strong demand in premium, corporate, and peak summer travel. However, Delta flagged softness in select international markets and said fare increases may be used to offset higher expenses without weakening bookings.
Elon Musk Targets OpenAI’s Sam Altman in Lawsuit
Elon Musk is seeking the removal of Sam Altman as CEO of OpenAI as part of a lawsuit that heads to trial later this month in California. Musk’s filing also targets other executives, alleging he was misled about OpenAI’s nonprofit mission when he contributed early funding. The case escalates a long-running legal and business feud between Musk and OpenAI, with both sides trading accusations over governance, control, and the company’s shift toward a for-profit structure.
Tom Holland Signs With Vuori, Fronts ‘Play It As It Lies’ Campaign
Tom Holland has signed a multi-year partnership with activewear brand Vuori, stepping in as more than just a face of the campaign, but also a creative, strategic, and financial partner. The collaboration launches with Vuori’s Spring 2026 “Play It As It Lies” campaign, featuring a cinematic short co-directed by Holland’s brother. The deal signals a long-term relationship built around performance, wellness, and “calm ambition.”
50 Cent to Be Featured in Hulu Doc Series on Rise to Fame
50 Cent is set to be the subject of a new three-part documentary series at Hulu, charting his rise from Curtis Jackson in Queens to global rap star and media entrepreneur. The project will explore his transformation into a Grammy-winning artist behind hits like “In Da Club” and a producer behind G-Unit Film & Television. The series continues Hulu’s growing slate of music and culture documentaries, with 50 Cent also serving as executive producer.
Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell to Close Out ‘SNL’ Season 51
Saturday Night Live will close out Season 51 in May with a stacked trio of episodes featuring major hosts and musical guests. Olivia Rodrigo kicks things off May 2, pulling double duty as host and performer, followed by Matt Damon on May 9 with musical guest Noah Kahan. The season finale on May 16 will be hosted by Will Ferrell with Paul McCartney performing, wrapping a high-profile run of star-driven episodes for NBC’s flagship sketch series.
IShowSpeed to Star in Anime-Style Series
An anime-style series centered on YouTube creator IShowSpeed is in development at Brian Robbins’ Big Shot Pictures. The project will feature an animated version of the streamer and marks one of his first scripted, narrative-driven roles. Matt Owens, known for his work on One Piece, is attached as writer, with additional production support from Harmony Korine.
Mortgage Demand Falls for First Time in Over a Year
Mortgage demand for homebuyers fell year over year for the first time in over a year as geopolitical uncertainty weighs on the U.S. housing market. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate eased to 6.51% last week, down from 6.57%, but remains elevated. Purchase applications were down 7% year over year, and refinance applications fell 4%, marking fresh weakness in both segments.
Chris Hemsworth, Idris Elba to Reunite for Netflix’s ‘Extraction 3’
Netflix has officially greenlit Extraction 3, bringing back Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake and Idris Elba following his cameo in Extraction 2. Sam Hargrave returns to direct, with Golshifteh Farahani also reprising her role. The franchise launched in 2020 and quickly became one of Netflix’s biggest action hits, expanding its global reach with the 2023 sequel.
Greece to Ban Social Media for Children Under 15 Starting in 2027
Greece will ban social media access for children under 15 beginning in 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced, citing rising concerns over anxiety, sleep disruption, and platform addiction among teens. The policy would require platforms to enforce age restrictions or face penalties, and is part of an effort that already includes phone bans in schools and parental control tools.
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