Megan Thee Stallion Tapped to Host the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards
Houston hip-hop star Megan Thee Stallion will take the stage at New York’s UBS Arena as host of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. Megan, who has already been nominated for five awards, will emcee the event on Sept. 11 while the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Chappell Roan, and Sabrina Carpenter perform. The show will air live on MTV at 8 p.m. ET.
Google Embarks on $250 Million Deal to Help Fund California Newsrooms
Search engine turned tech giant Google is investing money and resources to keep California journalism jobs alive. Headlining a first-of-its-kind $250 million deal with the Golden State, Google is part of a five-year proposed bill that could necessitate spending from fellow tech companies to pay news outlets for advertising when appearing in articles on the search engine.
NWSL Eliminates Draft, Gives Ultimate Player Control in ‘Transformational’ CBA
On Thursday morning, the NWSL and NWSL Players Association (NWSLPA) announced that it agreed to terms on a historic new collective bargaining agreement extending to 2030. The new “transformational” deal will see the NWSL eliminate the draft, guarantee contracts with significant pay increases, and grant unrestricted free agency to all players, among other things. “It was very, very important to secure every player’s right to control their own destiny [and] to have autonomy over their careers,” NWSLPA Executive Director Meghann Burke told Boardroom.
Nike & LEGO Announce Multi-year Partnership
Building equity with a younger consumer base, Nike has announced a multi-year collaborative initiative with creative play company LEGO. According to a press release, the partnership is said to yield a “series of co-branded products, content, and experiences” starting in 2025. Previously, LEGO has worked in collaboration with Adidas on footwear and apparel.
Travis Scott is Performing ‘Days Before Rodeo’ in Full at Atlanta Concert
Ahead of the re-release of Days Before Rodeo, Travis Scott is returning to his roots with a limited-capacity concert. Taking place in Atlanta, the place where DBR was recorded, the 10-year-anniversary outing at Masquerade will play the 2014 project in full and host 1,000 fans. This show follows Scott’s announcement at Fanatics Fest that DBR would release on streaming for the first time ever, with Spotify powering this special event.
Boardroom’s Ian Stonebrook breaks down the business and impact of Scott’s free project.
Disney Prepares for Bob Iger’s Succession
Bob Iger may not be leaving Disney until 2026, but the company is already taking steps to select his successor. On Thursday, Disney’s board named Morgan Stanley’s James Gorman as chair of its Succession Planning Committee to find a CEO replacement for Iger. Gorman recently oversaw a similar succession process at Morgan Stanley. Per Disney, internal candidates are currently going through “a preparation process that includes mentorship from Disney CEO Robert A. Iger, external coaching, and engagement with all Board directors.” Variety writes that Disney Entertainment Co-chairs Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro, and Head of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Josh D’Amaro are all being considered as internal candidates.
Instagram Unveils New Music Feature with the Help of Sabrina Carpenter
Summer isn’t over yet, which means Sabrina Carpenter isn’t done dropping music. The “Please, Please, Please” singer teased a never-before-heard song called “Taste” with Instagram‘s newest music feature on Thursday morning. Following in the footsteps of MySpace, IG users will be able to select a song as part of their profile bio. Fans can head to Carpenter’s official profile to hear the song before it goes away, as it won’t be teased again until her upcoming Short n’ Sweet album.
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