Victor Wembanyama Makes NBA History as First-Ever Unanimous, Youngest DPOY

Victor Wembanyama made history as the first unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year, earning all 100 first-place votes at 22 years old, the youngest ever to win the award. The San Antonio Spurs star is the franchise’s first winner since Kawhi Leonard after leading the league with 197 blocks and anchoring the No. 2 defense this season. Wembanyama finished ahead of OKC’s Chet Holmgren and Detroit’s Ausar Thompson.

Amazon is doubling down on AI, committing up to $25 billion more to Anthropic, bringing its total investment in the startup to $33 billion. In return, Anthropic will spend over $100 billion on Amazon Web Services over the next decade to power its Claude models. The deal underscores the intensifying infrastructure race in AI, as Amazon ramps up spending and deepens ties with one of OpenAI’s top rivals.

Teyana Taylor is the new face of Revlon, fronting its iconic Super Lustrous lipstick and “Be Unforgettable” campaign. Fresh off a Golden Globe win and an Oscar nom, Taylor joins a legacy of brand ambassadors as Revlon pushes to modernize its image and return to growth. The beauty giant, which generated $2.06 billion in 2025 revenue, is leaning into bold, expressive products to capture a new generation of consumers.

YouTube is rolling out its AI deepfake detection tool to all high-risk public figures, including actors, athletes, musicians, and creators. The system, which requires users to submit their likeness, scans the platform for AI-generated impersonations and flags content for potential removal. The move comes as Hollywood faces a surge in realistic deepfakes, raising concerns over identity misuse and control of digital likeness.

Columbus has been awarded the newest NWSL franchise, with Haslam Sports Group leading an ownership group set to pay a record $205 million expansion fee as the league grows to 18 teams alongside Atlanta. The club, which will begin play in 2028, will share ScottsMiracle-Gro Field with MLS’s Columbus Crew, along with a new training facility. The total investment is expected to top $300 million, supplemented by $50 million in public funding.

Polymarket is in talks to raise another $400 million after securing $600 million at a $15 billion valuation, up from $9 billion last year. The prediction market boom — fueled by trading on elections, sports, and global events — has driven rapid growth, with monthly volume hitting $10.6 billion. Still, Polymarket trails rival Kalshi, which recently reached a $22 billion valuation.

Ben Affleck and Matt Damon will receive the Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award from Bring Change to Mind, honoring their late Good Will Hunting co-star Robin Williams. The award recognizes storytelling’s impact on connection and change, with proceeds supporting mental health awareness. Past recipients include Amy Poehler and Ryan Reynolds.

Popular sportscaster Dan Patrick says Nashville is “signed and ready” to host Super Bowl LXIV in 2030, though the NFL has not confirmed. The potential bid centers on the new Nissan Stadium, opening in 2027 and seen as a viable host venue. League officials have expressed interest in the city but say no decision has been finalized. The NFL has already announced Super Bowl LXI in Inglewood, LXII in Atlanta, and LXIII in Las Vegas.

Top Gun is returning to theaters for its 40th anniversary on May 13, with Top Gun: Maverick also getting a limited one-week run. The re-release celebrates one of Tom Cruise’s most iconic franchises, with Maverick standing as his highest-grossing film ever. And the franchise isn’t slowing down any time soon, with Cruise officially committing to reprise his role in the third installment.

Mike Tomlin is reportedly heading to NBC as a lead analyst on Football Night in America in one of the biggest TV moves of the NFL offseason. The former Pittsburgh Steelers coach steps into a revamped pregame lineup after 19 seasons and a Super Bowl win, bringing star power and credibility as networks compete to upgrade their NFL coverage.

In other Amazon news, the company is expanding into weight loss care, launching a GLP-1 program through Amazon One Medical that integrates prescriptions, telehealth, and pharmacy delivery. Patients can access drugs like Wegovy for as low as $25 per month with insurance. Shares of competing weight-loss and biotech firms such as Hims & Hers Health and Viking Therapeutics fell on the news as investors weighed increased competition.

Microsoft is lowering prices on its Xbox Game Pass, cutting Ultimate to $22.99 and PC to $13.99 per month under new company leadership. At the same time, the service will no longer include Call of Duty titles at launch, a reversal after Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard. New entries will arrive roughly a year after release as the company resets its gaming strategy.

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