Rare Kobe Bryant Card Sells for Record $3.15M
A rare 1997 Kobe Bryant Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green card sold for $3.15 million to trading platform Alt, setting a record for a solo Kobe card. Only 10 green PMGs exist, making them among the hobby’s most coveted inserts. Graded PSA 5, just one ranks higher. Alt continues to target post-Michael Jordan icons, building a high-end collection around stars like Stephen Curry and LeBron James.
Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, The Weeknd Top Spotify’s All-Time Streaming Lists
Taylor Swift is Spotify’s most-streamed artist of all time, the platform revealed as it marks 20 years since launch. Bad Bunny leads the albums chart with Un Verano Sin Ti, while The Weeknd owns the most-streamed song ever with “Blinding Lights.” Drake sits between Swift and Bad Bunny at No. 2 on the artists list, followed by The Weeknd, Ariana Grande, Ed Sheeran, and Justin Bieber.
Shareholders Back Paramount-WBD Merger, Reject CEO Compensation
Paramount’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery has been approved by shareholders, clearing a key hurdle toward closing the deal, pending remaining regulatory review. Investors, however, rejected CEO David Zaslav’s compensation package, which proxy advisors called excessive. The deal would merge major studios and streaming platforms, combining HBO Max and Paramount+ and expanding a dominant linear TV portfolio.
Led by Mendoza, NFL Rookie Pay Hits New Highs For 2026 Draft
NFL rookie deals are rising again, with signing bonuses up 18.5% in the 2026 draft class. Widely expected to go to the Raiders with the No. 1 pick, Fernando Mendoza is projected to land a four-year, $57.3 million deal with a $38.1 million bonus. Meanwhile, the 32 first-round picks are expected to total over $900 million in contracts.
Joe Burrow, Tyrese Haliburton Among Stars Backing New Patricof Co, L Catterton Fund
Patricof Co and L Catterton have launched the CHAMP Fund, targeting $500 million to pair consumer brand investments with athlete capital. More than 250 athletes, including Tyrese Haliburton, Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott, Ja’Marr Chase, Justin Jefferson, Mike Trout, Cade Cunningham, Cooper Flagg, Livvy Dunne, Cameron Brink, and Azzi Fudd, will invest alongside the fund, with over 10% already committed.
Prime Video Adds Cooper, Weatherspoon, Lawson to Expanded WNBA Lineup
Amazon Prime Video is expanding its WNBA coverage for the league’s 30th season with a deepened on-air lineup. Hall of Famers Cynthia Cooper and Teresa Weatherspoon join analysts, including Kara Lawson and LaChina Robinson, while Lindsey Harding and Ty Young bolster studio coverage alongside Swin Cash and Candace Parker. Allie Clifton will host studio programming.
‘Miami Vice’ Remake, Starring Michael B. Jordan & Austin Butler, Gets Official Title
Miami Vice ’85 is the official new title of Universal’s reboot, with Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler set to star and Joseph Kosinski directing. Shot for IMAX, the film reimagines the iconic 1980s Miami crime world and is scheduled for release Aug. 6, 2027. Dan Gilroy is writing the script, with Dylan Clark producing. The project marks a high-profile revival of the franchise with major star power and a prestigious filmmaking team attached.
Netflix Aims to Support Stock With $25B Buyback Program
Netflix announced a $25 billion stock buyback program as it looks to support its share price, which is down more than 16% over the past six months. The move comes amid investor concerns over softer guidance and follows a pause during its failed bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Netflix also retains $6.8 billion from a prior repurchase program, signaling confidence that its stock is undervalued despite recent volatility.
Peacock Hits 46M Subscribers but Losses Continue to Mount
Comcast reported that Peacock lost $432 million in Q1 even as subscribers rose to 46 million, boosted by NBA rights and the Winter Olympics. Revenue climbed to $2 billion, but losses widened year over year. Overall, Comcast’s results were lifted by $2.2 billion from the Olympics and the Super Bowl, though net income fell 36% amid ongoing declines in cable subscribers and pressure on broadband.
Nick Jonas, Paul Rudd Star in ‘Power Ballad’ Trailer
Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd star in a new trailer for Power Ballad, a music-driven drama from writer-director John Carney. The story follows a wedding singer (Rudd) whose song is turned into a breakout hit by a rising pop star (Jonas) without credit, sparking a clash over fame and ownership. The film, also featuring Jack Reynor, premiered to strong buzz at SXSW and opens in theaters on May 29.
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LVMH Brings Back Open-Doors Event For First Time Since 2022
LVMH is bringing back its global open-doors event, Les Journées Particulières, for the first time in four years. Set for Oct. 16–18, the program invites the public inside flagship ateliers and workshops across multiple countries, spotlighting craftsmanship behind brands like Dior and Tiffany. Last held in 2022, the event drew 200,000 visitors and aims to showcase heritage skills while recruiting the next generation of artisans.
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