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Boardroom is a sports, media and entertainment brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman and focused on the intersection of sports and entertainment. Boardroom’s flagship media arm features premium video/audio, editorial, daily and weekly newsletters, showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom’s ecosystem encompasses B2B events and experiences (such as its renowned NBA and WNBA All-Star events) as well as ticketed conferences such as Game Plan in partnership with CNBC. Our advisory arm serves to consult and connect athletes, brands and executives with our broader network and initiatives.

Recent film and TV projects also under the Boardroom umbrella include the Academy Award-winning Two Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series SWAGGER (Apple TV+) and Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).

Boardroom’s sister company, Boardroom Sports Holdings, features investments in emerging sports teams and leagues, including the Major League Pickleball team, the Brooklyn Aces, NWSL champions Gotham FC, and MLS’ Philadelphia Union.

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Wu-Tang Clan, Sade, Phil Collins, and Luther Vandross headline the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026, joined in the performer category by Oasis, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, and Iron Maiden. Also featured in the class are Early Influence Award recipients Queen Latifah, Gram Parsons, Celia Cruz, Fela Kuti, and MC Lyte; Musical Excellence honors Linda Creed, Arif Mardin, Jimmy Miller, and Rick Rubin; and the Ahmet Ertegun Award winner Ed Sullivan. The HOF ceremony is set for Nov. 14 at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

Meta is projected to overtake Google as the world’s largest digital advertising company this year, with net ad revenue expected to reach about $243.5 billion versus Google’s $239.5 billion, according to Emarketer. Broader forecasts show global ad spending climbing to $1.67 trillion by 2030, though the ongoing Iran War could significantly slow growth, potentially cutting nearly $50 billion from expected gains in 2026 alone, per Omdia estimates.

Netflix is expanding its live sports portfolio with a four-year deal to stream Concacaf men’s national team competitions in Mexico, including the Nations League Finals and Gold Cup in 2027 and 2029. The agreement makes Netflix the exclusive home of both tournaments in that market, marking a shift beyond documentaries into live football. The matches will put the streamer in competition with traditional broadcaster TelevisaUnivision.

Amazon has agreed to acquire satellite operator Globalstar in a deal valued at about $11.6 billion, aiming to expand its low-earth-orbit network, Amazon Leo, and better compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. The deal, expected to close in 2027, also positions Amazon to enter the direct-to-device market and adds Apple’s satellite emergency messaging service as a key customer.

Taylor Swift leads the 2026 American Music Awards nominations with eight nods, while Morgan Wallen, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter, and sombr follow closely with seven each. Alex Warren and Lady Gaga also earned six apiece. First-time nominees include Tate McRae, RAYE, PinkPantheress, and others. The AMAs will air May 25 from Las Vegas, hosted by Queen Latifah on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.

The 2026 Tribeca Festival will open its 25th edition with the world premiere of Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire documentary at New York’s Beacon Theatre on June 3. The film explores the band’s legacy and cultural impact, with a focus on founder Maurice White. Following the screening, Earth, Wind & Fire will perform live alongside The Roots. The project will debut on HBO later this year, continuing Tribeca’s tradition of music-driven opening nights.

The WNBPA has signed a multi-year partnership with JPMorganChase to launch a league-wide financial education program for players. The initiative will provide year-round resources, including financial planning, wealth management, and business development support at key career moments. Designed to address ongoing financial challenges faced by female athletes, the program marks the first comprehensive, player-wide effort to equip WNBA players with tools to build long-term financial stability.

Disney is cutting roughly 1,000 jobs as new CEO Josh D’Amaro begins a company-wide streamlining effort aimed at building a more agile, tech-focused organization. Layoffs are expected across marketing, studios, TV, ESPN, and corporate functions as Disney reallocates resources toward strategic priorities. The move reflects a broader “One Disney” push to better integrate its businesses amid rapid industry shifts.

Ahead of the WNBA Draft on Monday night, commissioner Cathy Engelbert said the WNBA is targeting its first game outside North America in 2027. The move follows a surge in league growth, including record-setting free agency with multiple million-dollar contracts and the addition of a Toronto franchise. Engelbert emphasized the WNBA’s rising financial momentum and international ambitions as the league continues positioning itself as a global enterprise.

SPORT BEACH and Boardroom have announced a strategic partnership centered on the Cannes Lions Festival. The collaboration will bring the renowned Boardroom Brunch and a VIP networking experience to SPORT BEACH. Building on prior work at the U.S. Open, the partnership aims to deepen connections and drive business at the intersection of sports, culture, and media.

Sony Pictures generated early buzz at CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas with private trailer debuts for The Social Reckoning and the next Jumanji. Footage from The Social Reckoning featured Frances Haugen (Mikey Madison) and Jeff Horowitz (Jeremy Allen White) discussing Facebook secrets, alongside Jeremy Strong’s Mark Zuckerberg defending his role. The Jumanji teaser leaned into chaos, with a mysterious game console unleashing surreal scenes with the franchise’s signature adventure tone.

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Griffin Adams is the Senior Manager, Content Operations at Boardroom. He's had previous stints with The Athletic and Catena Media, and has also seen his work appear in publications such as USA Today, Sports Illustrated, and MLB.com. A University of Utah graduate, he can be seen obnoxiously cheering on the Utes on Saturdays and is known to Trust The Process as a loyal Philadelphia 76ers fan.