Travis Kelce Joins Cleveland Guardians Ownership Group

Cleveland Heights native and three-time Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce is officially joining the Cleveland Guardians ownership group as a minority investor. The lifelong Cleveland sports fan announced the news on his New Heights podcast, calling it a chance to “plant my roots in Cleveland forever.” Kelce, who grew up attending games at Progressive Field, will celebrate the partnership during the Guardians’ June 14 matchup against Detroit.

Luxury fashion house Gucci is entering Formula 1 in a major way, signing on as the title sponsor of Alpine F1 Team beginning in 2027. The team will compete as the Gucci Racing Alpine F1 Team, marking one of the biggest fashion partnerships in F1 history. Gucci teased the new look with signature green-and-red branding, while Alpine looks to build on its recent resurgence after climbing to fifth in the current Constructors’ Championship standings.

Spotify and Netflix have teamed up to land podcaster Jay Shetty in a reported deal worth up to $100 million. Beginning July 13, video episodes of Shetty’s hit podcast On Purpose will stream exclusively on both platforms, marking a major push to challenge YouTube’s dominance in video podcasting. The multi-year agreement places Shetty among the industry’s highest-paid podcast creators alongside Joe Rogan and Alex Cooper.

A24 could be headed for its biggest opening weekend ever with horror film Backrooms, which is projected to earn $40–50 million domestically. Directed by 20-year-old YouTube creator Kane Parsons and based on his viral web series, the $10 million film continues horror’s hot streak of low-budget breakout hits. The strong forecast follows the recent breakout success of Obsession, on track to become one of the year’s most profitable films after bringing in more ticket sales in its second weekend than in its debut.

Boss has signed on as the official businesswear provider for the USMNT ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The brand said the partnership reflects its commitment to “confidence, style, and leadership on the global stage,” with players outfitted in tailored Performance Air Wool suits for major team appearances. The collaboration taps into the growing “tunnel walk” fashion culture surrounding global sports.

Tribeca Festival will host the world premiere of Dreams of Violets, believed to be the first fully AI-generated feature accepted into a major film festival lineup. Directed by Tehran-born filmmaker Ash Koosha, the 75-minute docudrama explores Iran’s January protests and was created in just three months using AI tools with a reported $2,000 budget, signaling a major milestone in AI-powered filmmaking.

Speaking of AI, ElevenLabs is bringing back the voice and likeness of the late Stan Lee through a new partnership with Stan Lee Universe. Using AI-generated recreations built from archival recordings, Lee’s voice will narrate classic books in the Eleven Reader app, while his likeness will be available for digital cameos and creative projects. The deal marks another major step in Hollywood’s growing embrace of AI-powered talent and legacy licensing.

American Airlines is bringing SpaceX’s Starlink Wi-Fi to more than 500 narrow-body aircraft, adding to the satellite internet service’s growing dominance in commercial aviation. The rollout, set to begin next year, follows similar deals with United, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines as carriers race to upgrade in-flight connectivity for premium travelers. The announcement also arrives ahead of SpaceX’s highly anticipated IPO, with Starlink driving a majority of the revenue.

A24 has released a teaser for Primetime, a new drama starring Robert Pattinson in a fictionalized role inspired by TV journalist Chris Hansen. Directed by Lance Oppenheim and produced under Pattinson’s Icki Eneo Arlo banner, the film is slated for a fall 2026 theatrical release. The project adds to a standout year for Pattinson, following The Drama alongside Zendaya and upcoming roles in The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three.

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FanDuel is launching a new World Cup series, Coaches Corner, featuring former United States men’s national soccer team coaches Gregg Berhalter, Bruce Arena, and Bob Bradley. Hosted by Fox Sports anchor Rob Stone, the 10-episode show premieres June 1 ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, offering fans insider analysis from coaches who collectively led the national team for more than two decades.

Lululemon has settled its proxy fight with founder Chip Wilson, ending months of public tension after he pushed for board changes. The company will add two of Wilson’s nominees — former On co-CEO Marc Maurer and former ESPN marketing chief Laura Gentile — plus a third apparel expert director. In return, Wilson agreed to refrain from public criticism for roughly 18 months, giving the retailer a clearer governance path amid a challenging retail backdrop.

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