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Elon Musk lost his high-profile legal battle against Sam Altman and OpenAI after a jury rejected claims that the company abandoned its nonprofit mission, ending a three-week trial centered on OpenAI’s restructuring and rapid growth. The court also dismissed Musk’s case against Microsoft. While Musk’s team plans to appeal, the ruling marks a major win for Altman as OpenAI pushes deeper into the AI race. It also comes just days before SpaceX is expected to unveil IPO plans.

A24 won a heated Cannes bidding war for Club Kid, the breakout comedy from writer-director-star Jordan Firstman. The film, which premiered in the Un Certain Regard section to strong reviews, reportedly landed an eight-figure global rights deal after attracting interest from Netflix, Searchlight, Focus Features, and Mubi. Set in New York’s club scene, Club Kid follows a burned-out party promoter whose life changes when the son he never knew arrives at his doorstep. Cara Delevingne and Diego Calva co-star.

Tracee Ellis Ross will make her Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing, taking over the one-person role this summer at New York’s Hudson Theatre. She begins July 7 for a run through Aug. 9, following previous leads Daniel Radcliffe and Mariska Hargitay as the production continues its extended Broadway run. The play features audience participation and has earned critical acclaim and award recognition.

TNT Sports will expand its Roland-Garros coverage this year with The Mac Zone, a two-hour whip-around show hosted by brothers John and Patrick McEnroe. The first hour will stream live on YouTube, with the full program airing on truTV during the French Open’s opening six days. The move reflects a broader push to blend traditional broadcast with digital platforms, as broadcasters look to reach younger audiences and expand engagement.

X is launching Creator Connect, an AI-powered ad product designed to match brands with relevant creators and boost ad spending and creator earnings. Built with xAI technology, the system analyzes campaign goals, trends, and audience data to surface both major and niche creators for partnerships. X says the tool will help brands reach highly specific audiences, including rising creators often overlooked in traditional deals.

Michael reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office in its fourth weekend, earning $26 million and bringing its global total to over $700 million, cementing its status as one of the biggest musical biopics ever. Meanwhile, Focus Features’ horror film Obsession debuted strongly with $16 million and critical acclaim, while overall box office ticket sales remain ahead of last year’s pace.

Spain’s high court has acquitted Shakira of tax fraud, ordering the country’s treasury to reimburse nearly $65 million after ruling she was not a tax resident in 2011. “After more than eight years of enduring brutal public targeting, orchestrated campaigns to destroy my reputation, and sleepless nights that ultimately impacted my health and my family’s well-being, the National High Court has finally set the record straight,” Shakira said. Spain’s tax agency plans to appeal the decision.

NextEra Energy will acquire Dominion Energy in an all-stock deal valued at nearly $67 billion, creating the world’s largest regulated electric utility. The combined company will play a central role in powering rapidly growing AI data center demand, particularly in northern Virginia, the largest U.S. data center hub. The deal strengthens NextEra’s position in renewables, natural gas, and nuclear energy, while expanding scale in grid infrastructure and high-demand computing power.

Swatch’s collaboration with Audemars Piguet has sparked a resale frenzy, with limited “Royal Pop” pocket watches flipping for as much as $5,821, about 13 times the retail price. The May 16 launch drew massive global demand, triggering long queues, store disruptions, and safety-related closures in some locations. While Swatch called demand “phenomenal,” critics questioned the rollout strategy as resellers quickly dominated early purchases.

Shein has agreed to acquire U.S. direct-to-consumer brand Everlane in a deal worth about $100 million, according to Puck. The acquisition comes as Everlane faced mounting financial strain, including roughly $90 million in liabilities, with shareholders expected to receive no payout. The move is a notable shift for Everlane, a brand built on “radical transparency” and sustainability, now being absorbed by one of the world’s largest fast-fashion platforms.

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