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Soccer great Cristiano Ronaldo has teamed up with filmmaker Matthew Vaughn to launch an independent film studio, UR Marv. The duo plans to release a trilogy of action films, with two of them already financed and produced and a third in the works. Vaughn’s directorial portfolio includes the Kingsman franchise, Kick-Ass, and X-Men: First Class. This is the latest media move by Ronaldo, who launched a YouTube channel — UR Cristiano — last August, racking up over 74 million subscribers.

Prada has agreed to purchase fellow Italian luxury fashion house Versace from Capri Holdings in a deal valued at $1.4 billion. Versace now joins Miu Miu, Luna Rossa, the America’s Cup sailing team, and Marchesi 1824 under the Prada Group umbrella. “We aim to continue Versace’s legacy celebrating and re-interpreting its bold and timeless aesthetic,” said Prada Chairman Patrizio Bertelli of the deal.

UK broadcaster Sky confirmed Thursday that a British version of Saturday Night Live is in the works via a partnership between Sky and NBC. The program will still be produced by show creator Lorne Michaels and will feature an A-list lineup of hosts and musical guests. Saturday Night Live UK will premiere in 2026 on Sky Max and the streaming service NOW.

The inflation rate eased to 2.4% in March — down from 2.8% in February — after the Consumer Price Index fell 0.1% last month. This is the first time since May 2020 that prices dropped on a monthly basis. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics added that inflation cooled last month partly due to lower fuel prices, with gasoline plunging 9.8% year-over-year.

Major League Soccer has decided not to make any changes to its schedule before 2027, the league announced Thursday. The Board of Governors got together to discuss the possibility of aligning the MLS season with the international calendar but came to the conclusion that more planning was required. MLS will explore potentially matching schedules as early as 2027, as well as possible changes to the regular season and postseason.

The forthcoming Carrie television series is a go, with Prime Video officially picking it up for an eight-episode run. Mike Flanagan, who directed The Haunting of Hill House, Gerald’s Game, and Doctor Sleep, will take on the heavy load of executive producer, showrunner, and writer and will also direct select episodes. With production set to begin this summer in Vancouver, Summer H. Howell is reportedly closing in on talks to play the titular role. 

Spike Lee‘s new project starring Denzel Washington, Highest 2 Lowest, will debut out of competition in Cannes, the festival announced Thursday. An English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 Japanese film High and Low, Apple Original Films and A24 are partnering on the crime thriller, with A24 releasing the film theatrically before its global launch on Apple TV+. 

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced Thursday that the soccer governing body will donate $1 million to each of the 11 cities hosting matches during this summer’s FIFA Club World Cup. The gift will go toward constructing mini-FIFA pitches and supporting social initiatives to drive football and promote community engagement across the United States. 

Fanatics Fest NYC 2025 unveiled its first event on Thursday: a discussion featuring Dan Marino, John Elway, Commanders QB Jayden Daniels, and Texans QB CJ Stroud. Hosted by Taylor Rooks, “The QB Playbook”  panel will share lessons and insight they’ve learned throughout their careers on their way to football stardom.

The horror novel The House of Last Resort has been ordered by Michael B. Jordan’s production firm, Outlier Society, for film development. Jordan will be a producer for the film based on the book written by New York Times bestselling author Christopher Golden. This is the latest horror project from Jordan, who stars in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners movie releasing later this month.

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Vinciane Ngomsi

Vinciane Ngomsi is a Staff Writer at Boardroom. She began her career in sports journalism with bylines at SB Nation, USA Today, and most recently Yahoo. She received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Truman State University, and when she's not watching old clips of Serena Williams' best matches, she is likely perfecting her signature chocolate chip cookie recipe or preparing a traditional Cameroonian meal.