Justin Bieber Takes SKYLRK Beyond Fashion, Into Tech With First Audio Product Line
Justin Bieber is expanding his SKYLRK label beyond fashion and into consumer tech with a new line of audio products. The rollout will include headphones, portable speakers, and home audio equipment designed with the brand’s signature bold colors and streetwear-inspired aesthetic. The move positions SKYLRK as a broader lifestyle brand, tapping into the growing crossover between fashion, music culture, and design-forward tech products.
‘Backrooms’, ‘Obsession’ Become Biggest Movies For A24, Focus
A24’s viral horror phenomenon Backrooms has become the studio’s highest-grossing film ever, surpassing Marty Supreme with more than $212 million worldwide in just 10 days. Directed by Kane Parsons, 20, the under-$10 million horror hit continues to dominate globally, posting record openings for A24 across multiple international markets. Meanwhile, Focus Features’ Obsession crossed $224 million worldwide over the weekend, becoming the label’s biggest movie ever, while Scary Movie opened to a franchise-best $55 million.
Knicks Courtside Seats Hit $1M in NBA Finals Charity Auction
A pair of courtside seats for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden between the Knicks and Spurs sold for $1 million at a charity auction benefiting The Garden of Dreams Foundation, which supports children facing hardship across the New York area. The high-priced seats place winners amid a regular celebrity presence at Knicks games, including Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, and Fat Joe, highlighting the team’s cultural pull during its Finals run.
OpenAI Prepares Major ChatGPT Upgrade as Competition With Anthropic Heats Up
OpenAI is reportedly preparing its biggest ChatGPT redesign yet, transforming the platform into an AI “superapp” focused on coding tools, agents, image generation, and third-party services. The overhaul, expected to roll out in the coming weeks, comes as OpenAI shifts more aggressively toward enterprise customers and ramps up competition with Anthropic. Business clients already account for roughly 40% of revenue, with that share expected to grow as the company eyes a potential future IPO.
Apple Doubles Down on AI With Siri Upgrade, ‘Golden Gate’ macOS Reveal
Apple unveiled an AI overhaul to kick off WWDC 2026, led by a redesigned Siri AI with more conversational abilities, longer responses, and deeper integration across iOS, macOS, and Apple devices. The company also introduced updates to Apple Intelligence, expanded on-device models, child safety tools, and a redesigned “Liquid Glass” interface. The company also revealed macOS 2026 is named “Golden Gate.”
Brendan Sorsby Granted Injunction, Set to Play for Texas Tech in 2026
Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA, clearing the way for the Texas Tech quarterback to play in 2026 despite being ruled ineligible for sports betting violations. A Texas judge blocked the NCAA from enforcing its suspension, though Sorsby will still miss the Red Raiders’ first two games and continue treatment for gambling and anxiety disorders. The NCAA is expected to appeal the decision.
AI Now Part of Music Mainstream as Musicians Embrace New Tools
A new study from Berklee College of Music found that AI is rapidly becoming part of the music creation process, with one-third of musicians now using AI tools for ideas, melodies, or reference tracks in released songs. About 26% said they use AI-generated backing tracks in finished work, while full-time artists reported significantly higher adoption rates than beginners. The findings arrive as the music industry faces growing legal and ethical debates over AI-generated content.
Corning Lands Major Amazon Deal to Power AI Data Centers
Corning shares surged after the company announced a multi-billion-dollar deal with Amazon to supply optical fiber for AI data centers across the U.S. The agreement will support Amazon’s expanding AI infrastructure buildout and create roughly 1,000 manufacturing jobs in North Carolina. The deal adds to Corning’s growing list of AI partnerships with Meta and Nvidia, positioning the longtime glassmaker as a critical supplier in the AI infrastructure boom.
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Becomes 2026’s First Billion-Dollar Blockbuster
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has officially crossed $1 billion worldwide, becoming the first film of 2026 to hit the milestone. The Illumination, Nintendo, and Universal release has now helped push the Super Mario movie franchise past $2.3 billion globally, making it one of the highest-grossing animated franchises ever. The sequel currently stands as the year’s top domestic box office hit and the second-biggest video game movie worldwide behind The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Roku Highlights Women’s Sports in New ‘Gamechangers’ Athlete Special
Roku is launching Gamechangers: America’s Top 25 Female Athletes, a new documentary special executive produced by Sue Bird, Alex Morgan, and Peyton Manning. Streaming free July 2 on The Roku Channel, the hour-long project will spotlight the impact and legacy of influential women athletes through interviews with sports stars, broadcasters, and celebrities as women’s sports continue their cultural and commercial surge.
Prada, Axiom Space Debut New Astronaut Garment for Artemis Missions
Prada and Axiom Space unveiled a new high-performance cooling and ventilation garment designed for astronauts to wear inside next-generation lunar spacesuits. The technology, expected to be used on future NASA Artemis moon missions, marks Prada’s latest move beyond fashion and deeper into tech and engineering. The partnership highlights the growing overlap between luxury brands, advanced materials, and the new commercial space race.
Airlines Brace for Lower Profits as Fuel Costs, Iran War Disrupt Travel
The International Air Transport Association has sharply cut its 2026 airline industry profit forecast, warning that the Iran conflict is driving up fuel costs, disrupting flight routes, and squeezing already-thin margins. The group now expects global airlines to earn $23 billion this year, down from an earlier $41 billion estimate. Carriers are expected to reduce unprofitable routes and keep fares elevated as rising jet fuel prices and airspace disruptions continue to pressure the industry.
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