Travis Scott Recruits Tom Brady, Jalen Hurts, More NFL Stars for New Cactus Jack x Oakley Spot

Travis Scott is bringing major firepower to his first Cactus Jack x Oakley rollout. The newly appointed Oakley Chief Visionary tapped Tom Brady, Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, Odell Beckham Jr., Drew Brees, and Terence Crawford to preview three futuristic eyewear styles: the Straight Jacket 99, Plantaris, and Eye Jacket Redux. The all-star campaign blends Oakley’s performance roots with Scott’s dystopian streetwear aesthetic.

Apple is reportedly nearing the final testing phase for AI-powered AirPods equipped with built-in cameras. Designed to act as “eyes” for Siri, the earbuds would analyze a user’s surroundings in real time, helping answer questions, identify objects, and provide contextual directions. The futuristic AirPods, expected to resemble AirPods Pro with slightly longer stems, are part of Apple’s broader push into AI hardware as it races to compete with OpenAI and Meta.

Mother’s Day weekend is shaping up to be a major box office showdown. Mortal Kombat II opened with $5.2 million in previews and is tracking toward a $35–40 million domestic debut, while The Devil Wears Prada 2 just crossed $100 million in the U.S. and $300 million globally after a massive first week. Meanwhile, the Michael Jackson biopic is nearing $500 million worldwide and closing in on the title of highest-grossing music biopic ever in North America.

Anthropic is reportedly preparing a massive summer fundraising round that could value the AI startup at nearly $1 trillion, according to the Financial Times. The Claude maker was valued at $380 billion just three months ago, highlighting the explosive pace of the AI market. Investors are said to be considering commitments totaling up to $50 billion, a move that could push Anthropic’s valuation beyond rival OpenAI ahead of a highly anticipated IPO.

The New York Jets and running back Breece Hall have reportedly agreed to a three-year, $45.75 million extension, keeping the 24-year-old off the franchise tag and securing him through the next three seasons. Hall, a former second-round pick, rushed for 1,065 yards and four touchdowns last season while adding 350 receiving yards. The deal makes him one of the NFL’s highest-paid running backs as the Jets continue reshaping their roster under head coach Aaron Glenn.

Jonathan Bailey and Natalie Portman are teaming up for Pumping Black, a psychological thriller set in the brutal world of professional cycling. Described as a mix of Whiplash and Black Swan, the project will launch international sales at Cannes and marks another major role for Bailey following the blockbuster success of Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World Rebirth.

Nintendo is raising the U.S. price of the Switch 2 from $449.99 to $499.99 starting Sept. 1, citing rising memory and storage costs across the tech industry. The increase comes as the console approaches 20 million units sold globally since launching last June, giving Nintendo one of the strongest hardware rollouts in gaming history. Price hikes are also coming to Japan, Canada, and Europe.

AMC is turning movie theaters into live concert venues through a new partnership with Arena One. Starting in June, more than 300 AMC locations will host real-time concert experiences featuring artists including Bebe Rexha, Paris Hilton, and Maren Morris, with two-way audio technology allowing audiences to interact live with performers. AMC continues to expand beyond traditional movies and lean into premium entertainment experiences to drive theater attendance.

The Pentagon has released the first batch of long-awaited UFO files, publishing 162 documents, photos, and videos tied to unexplained aerial sightings reported by government personnel. While officials say the material contains no definitive proof of extraterrestrial activity, several cases, including alleged moon-landing sightings and reports of “orbs launching orbs,” are already fueling online speculation. The Department of War says additional files will be released on a rolling basis as interest in UFO investigations continues to surge.

Oasis’ blockbuster reunion tour is heading to the big screen with a new documentary set for an IMAX and theatrical release on Sept. 11 before streaming globally on Disney+ later this year. The film follows Liam and Noel Gallagher through their long-awaited comeback tour, featuring backstage access, rehearsal footage, and the brothers’ first joint interviews in more than 25 years.

MSG Sports, parent of the New York Knicks and Rangers, missed Wall Street earnings expectations in Q3 despite modest revenue growth. The company posted $432.2 million in revenue, up 2% year over year, but swung to an adjusted loss as profits declined sharply. Stronger per-game revenues and rising NBA media rights helped offset fewer home games. Investors are also watching a potential plan to split the Knicks and Rangers into separate entities.

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