Tom Brady Recruits Aaron Judge, Jay-Z, Connor McDavid, Dana White, & More to CardVault
Tom Brady’s CardVault is adding some serious star power. Aaron Judge, Jay-Z, Connor McDavid, Dana White, and a group of high-profile investors have taken strategic stakes in the sports collectibles retailer. Financial terms weren’t disclosed. Brady acquired a 50% stake in 2025, when CardVault had three stores; it now operates 17 locations and is targeting 100-plus. Revenue has surged more than 400% over the past year as the collectibles market continues to expand.
Lauryn Hill & Wyclef Jean to Reunite at Global Citizen; Shaboozey, John Legend to Also Headline
The 2026 Global Citizen Festival is bringing a major lineup to New York’s Central Park on Sept. 26. Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean will reunite to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Fugees’ The Score, alongside Lenny Kravitz, John Legend, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey, and Tomorrow x Together. Hugh Jackman will host the event, which combines live music with advocacy focused on education, food security, and expanding electricity access. Tickets are free through Global Citizen.
Owen Wilson, Travis Scott Star in ‘Rolling Loud’ Movie Trailer
Owen Wilson gets an up-close look at hip-hop festival chaos in the first trailer for Rolling Loud: The Movie, a comedy inspired by writer-director Jeremy Garelick’s own experience at the festival with his teenager. Wilson plays a by-the-book dad who brings his 13-year-old son to the Miami event, only to lose him in the crowd. Travis Scott appears as himself, alongside Matt Rife, Christine Ko, Sexyy Red, Ty Dolla $ign, and Ski Mask the Slump God. The film hits theaters Oct. 2.
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Kylie Jenner Is the Face of Alo’s Latest Campaign
Kylie Jenner is the latest star to front an Alo campaign, highlighting the quieter moments of her life away from the spotlight. Shot in Los Angeles by fashion photographers Mert & Marcus, the campaign features Jenner in pieces from Alo’s new Pink Marshmallow collection. “Some of the most meaningful parts of my life happen when no one’s watching,” Jenner says. The partnership follows her recent Dunkin’ campaign, which revisited her “King Kylie” era.
Jayden Daniels Sends LSU Cease-and-Desist Over No. 5 Jersey
Jayden Daniels is pushing back against LSU after the school gave his former No. 5 jersey to sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett. An attorney for the Washington Commanders quarterback sent LSU a cease-and-desist letter demanding the school stop using Daniels’ name, image, and likeness in connection with the number. Daniels, who won the 2023 Heisman at LSU, had reportedly asked that No. 5 remain associated with his legacy. LSU has not retired the jersey and declined comment.
‘Ted Lasso’ Returns With Record-Breaking Apple TV Debut
Ted Lasso is back and breaking records, with Season 4 delivering 296.6 million minutes of viewing across its first two days on Apple TV, setting a new premiere-window record for the streamer. The comeback also topped all U.S. streaming series on Aug. 5, with roughly 200 million minutes watched that day alone. The performance easily surpassed Season 3’s previous Apple TV debut record of 215.1 million minutes, underscoring the show’s enduring popularity.
Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel Set for David Letterman’s Netflix Show
David Letterman is bringing another star-studded guest list to Netflix. Season 7 of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction will feature Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel, and professional climber Alex Honnold. The four-episode season will mark the show’s return later this year, bringing its total to 35 episodes, including specials. The long-running series is known for Letterman’s in-depth, one-on-one conversations with major figures across entertainment, sports, and culture.
Apple Looks to Publishers to Supercharge AI Siri
Apple is looking to publishers to help make its AI-powered Siri smarter. The company has reportedly approached news organizations about multi-year licensing deals that would give Siri access to current news and information when its revamped AI experience launches later this year. Apple could pay publishers based on how often their content is used, with discussions involving a budget reaching nine figures. The approach would differ from the fixed-fee licensing deals common across the AI industry.
The Rock, Under Armour End Decade-Long Project Rock Partnership
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is taking Project Rock independent after ending his decade-long partnership with Under Armour. Johnson and ex-wife and business partner Dany Garcia own the trademark and will seek a new manufacturing partner for the training brand, which launched in 2017 and expanded into apparel, footwear, and accessories. Under Armour will continue distributing Project Rock through October. The split comes as Under Armour refocuses on its core business and follows Stephen Curry’s recent departure.
Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Greta Gerwig Battle Warner Bros. Over ‘Barbie 2’
Barbie 2 could be in trouble as Warner Bros. and the original film’s creative team remain at an impasse over compensation. Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Noah Baumbach have reportedly rejected more than six studio offers, with negotiations centered largely on back-end pay. Warner must get the sequel into development within roughly four months or risk losing the rights to Mattel. The original Barbie grossed more than $1.4 billion worldwide, becoming Warner Bros.’ highest-grossing film ever.
AI Music Platform Suno Strikes Licensing Deal With BMG
AI music platform Suno is expanding its relationships with the music industry, striking a licensing deal with BMG as it develops new models trained on licensed music. The agreement covers BMG’s recordings and addresses the use of its songs in training Suno’s earlier models. BMG joins Warner Music Group in reaching an agreement with Suno, which has faced lawsuits over alleged unauthorized use of copyrighted recordings.
Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf Future in Doubt as Exit Reportedly Looms
Jon Rahm’s LIV Golf future is increasingly uncertain, with league officials reportedly expecting the two-time major champion to leave after the 2026 season. Rahm is said to be unhappy with plans for a scaled-back LIV featuring fewer events and smaller purses, while the DP World Tour is preparing for his potential return. His departure could further strain LIV’s finances as the league seeks funding and weighs restructuring, including the possibility of bankruptcy and renegotiating player contracts.
S&P 500 Sets Record as Big Tech Leads Market Rally
U.S. stocks climbed Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting a record intraday high as technology shares rallied and easing oil prices boosted investor sentiment. The S&P 500 rose 0.73%, while the Nasdaq gained 0.92% and the Dow added 0.36%. July producer inflation also came in below expectations, adding to hopes that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates steady at its next meeting. Big Tech led the advance, with Microsoft, Nvidia, and Apple all gaining.
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