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Amazon MGM Studios is set to release Michael B. Jordan’s forthcoming heist film The Thomas Crown Affair in theaters and in IMAX on March 5, 2027. A reiteration of Norman Jewison‘s 1968 project of the same name starring Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway, Jordan is both directing and starring opposite Taylor Russell. It’s been a productive month for Jordan, who continues to receive praise for his role in Ryan Coogler‘s SINNERS as the film eyes $100 million at the domestic box office.

Slate Auto, a new American electric vehicle startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, recently unveiled its first product, a budget-friendly electric truck that also converts into an SUV. Priced at $20,000 with the federal EV tax credit, features in the vehicle include 17-inch wheels and a five-foot bed, and more than 100 different accessories that customers can use to personalize the truck to their preferences.

The NWSL has formally submitted paperwork to U.S. Soccer to create a developmental Division II league, multiple outlets confirmed Friday. Teams in the new federation would all play each other twice in a 14-game season, before the top four sides participate in a postseason. The NWSL has eight affiliate teams lined up to play in the inaugural season from existing teams Bay FC, KC Current, North Carolina Courage, NJ/NY Gotham, Orlando Pride, Racing Louisville, Seattle Reign, and Washington Spirit. The league’s goal would be to have all current clubs operate a Division II team within the first four years.

If Google is forced to sell Chrome, Yahoo and OpenAI have both indicated that they would be interested in purchasing the web browser. U.S. Judge Amit P. Mehta suggested dismantling Google and selling parts of its business, including Chrome and potentially Android, to break up Google’s online monopoly. Yahoo has also been developing its very own web browser prototype. The trial is set to conclude on May 9, with a decision expected by August.

Variety exclusively reported Friday that 13 Films has picked up Takeover and plans to show the project to potential buyers for the first time during next month’s Cannes Film Festival. Starring Quavo and Billy Zane, the action thriller chronicles a parolee’s (Quavo) quest to fix his life, and as he clings to survival, he is recruited by international swindler Gamal Akopyan (Zane) to carry out a high-stakes diamond robbery.

The biggest domino has fallen in the women’s college basketball transfer portal scene, with former South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley committing to play for Kim Mulkey and the LSU Tigers. Fulwiley averaged 11.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and two assists as a key off the bench for Dawn Staley this last season. She joins a talented LSU squad that already features Flau’jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams.

The Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) and lululemon have teamed up for an apparel collection. The first-ever women’s sports league-branded capsule for lululemon features pieces from some of the brand’s best-selling styles, including hoodies, tees, jackets, and more. Available for the six inaugural teams (Boston, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, New York, and Minnesota), find products exclusively at PWHL venues beginning this weekend through May 3.

NJ/NY Gotham FC star Midge Purce is taking her talents to Broadway … for one night. The MVP of Gotham’s 2023 NWSL Championship, Purce will promote the club’s upcoming Broadway Night match by delivering the opening monologue for Chicago on May 1. She will also take part in a Q&A session following the show.

Nike confirmed Friday the addition of Olympic couple Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall to its track and field roster. The current NCAA women’s long jump record holder, Davis-Woodhall won her first Olympic gold in Paris last summer. Meanwhile, Woodhall, a three-time Paralympian, also struck gold in 2024 in the men’s 400-meter T62 while also taking bronze in the 4-by-100-meter universal relay.

Rare Beauty, the billion-dollar beauty brand founded by Selena Gomez, is hosting its fourth annual Mental Health Summit in Los Angeles on May 1. WWD writes that more than $20 million has been raised for the Rare Impact Fund, Rare Beauty’s nonprofit affiliate dedicated to raising awareness about mental health concerns. Currently serving 30 mental health groups across five continents and helping 1.9 million people, the end goal is to raise $100 million.

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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.