Kelce Brothers Reach New Heights in $100M Deal with Amazon’s Wondery
Travis and Jason Kelce have found a home for their fan-favorite New Heights podcast. The brother-host duo reached an agreement with Amazon‘s Wondery podcast network for distribution rights and ad sales to the show. While the official release didn’t confirm a dollar amount, multiple reports indicate the three-year deal is worth more than $100 million. New Heights remains available to listen to across all podcast services, but fans can now tune in early and ad-free on Wondery+. The deal between the Kelce brothers and Wondery officially begins on Wednesday, ahead of the 2024 NFL season kicking off next week.
NFL Owners Approve Private Equity Deals, Allowing Up to 10% Stake
NFL owners voted Tuesday to approve a measure allowing private equity firms to take minority ownership of a franchise. Under the new ruling, teams can sell up to 10% of their common equity to private equity companies; firms can purchase as much as 10% of a team or as little as 3%. No single organization can back more than six franchises, and the minimum hold period for each investment is six years before they can sell. The list of NFL’s initial approved firms includes Ludis, Blackstone, CVC Capital, Carlyle Group, Dynasty Equity, Arctos Partners, Ares Management, and Sixth Street Partners.
Bud Light Unveils Largest-ever Collection of College Team Cans
Repping your favorite college team has never been easier, as Bud Light unveiled its largest-ever collection of NCAA team cans on Tuesday. A total of 26 schools are represented, including the likes of Missouri, Texas Tech, Florida, and other Division 1 programs. Bud Light called on Shane Gilles to help with the campaign’s rollout, booking the comedian in a starring and co-writing role alongside long-time comedy partner John McKeever.
Angel Reese Launches ‘Unapologetically Angel’ Podcast with Playmaker HQ
Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese is joining the elite cohort of athletes with their own podcast. The Unapologetically Angel show was announced Tuesday by the WNBA All-Star herself and will air new episodes every Thursday, starting with the debut on Sept. 5. Reese and co-host Maya Reese will have unfiltered conversations on a variety of topics featuring celebrity guests each week. The program is produced through Playmaker HQ, which also works with Shaquille O’Neal on his podcast, The Big Podcast with Shaq.
Bad Bunny Joins Zoë Kravitz & Austin Butler in Upcoming Darren Aronofsky Film
Bad Bunny is the latest star to join the cast of Darren Aronofsky’s forthcoming project, Caught Stealing. The Puerto Rican entertainer joins a stacked roster for the crime thriller, including Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, and Austin Butler. Bad Bunny’s role has yet to be revealed, but IMDB says the film “follows Hank Thompson (Butler), a burned-out former baseball player, as he’s unwittingly plunged into a wild fight for survival in the downtown criminal underworld of ‘90s NYC.”
US Open Records Biggest Single-day Crowd in Tournament History
The 2024 US Open got started with a bang, drawing the largest single-day crowd in tournament history, with 74,641 in attendance. The day session recorded the second-highest daytime attendance in history, coming in at 42,886, while the night crowd of 31,775 broke the all-time night record. Some of the highlights from Day 1 included Novak Djokovic and Frances Tiafoe handling their first-round opponents with ease, while Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka cruised to the second round in the women’s bracket.
Kelsey Plum, Aliyah Boston & Mikaela Shiffrin to Spearhead New Audity Series
Audity has tapped WNBA players Kelsey Plum and Aliyah Boston and Olympic skiing legend Mikaela Shiffrin for a new “audio experience” called Coach, Variety exclusively reported Tuesday. Emphasizing that it’s not a podcast, Coach will instead provide unique analysis and encouragement from professional athletes, “sharing their experience on and off the court in the context of performance, mindset, and story through audio.” There is no word yet on when fans can start listening.
Oasis is Back Together After 15 Years, Reunites For 2025 Europe Tour
Oasis confirmed Tuesday plans to reunite for a tour, marking an end to a feud lasting nearly 15 years between the rock band’s two lead members, brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher. Oasis will play 14 shows in the UK and Ireland in 2025, including four dates in their native Manchester and four at Wembley Stadium in London. Oasis says plans are being made to add more shows to other continents outside of Europe.
Washington Commanders Reveal Northwest Stadium in New Naming Rights Deal
The Washington Commanders and Northwest Federal Credit Union have agreed to terms for naming rights to the team’s home field in Landover, Maryland. The NFC East franchise will rebrand the venue from Commanders Field to Northwest Stadium. Northwest will serve as the Commanders’ jersey patch partner for off-season and in-season practices, while the new partnership will also provide several benefits to fans who are Northwest members, such as discounts on tickets and team merch.
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