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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has launched a limited-edition fashion collaboration with American Eagle through his brand Tru Kolors. Blending fashion, sports, and culture, the collection reflects Kelce’s “live to play” philosophy and includes over 90 pieces ranging from vintage-style tees to varsity jackets and cashmere sets. The line will drop in two phases — Aug. 27 and Sept. 24 — with prices ranging from $14.95 to $179.99. Kelce tapped star athletes Anna Frey, Azzi Fudd, Drew Allar, Jeremiah Smith, Kiyan Anthony, and Suni Lee to front the campaign alongside him.

Ariana Grande is teasing a continuation of her Eternal Sunshine era with a mysterious new project set for 2026, which has led many to believe it’s her first tour in six years. In a cryptic Instagram video, she hints at an upcoming announcement, following the success of her 2024 album, which featured two No. 1 hits and a deluxe re-release.

Nvidia beat analysts’ expectations in its Wednesday earnings report, revealing the Big Tech company recorded $46.74 billion in revenue in the second quarter. This marks the ninth consecutive quarter in which Nvidia has surpassed 50% year-over-year revenue growth. The company also said Wednesday that it expects $54 billion in sales for the current quarter, a slight increase from the projected $53.14 billion.

Spotify dropped its 2025 Songs of Summer list on Wednesday, featuring tracks by Alex Warren (“Ordinary”), Ravyn Lenae (“Love Me Not”), and Sabrina Carpenter (“Manchild”), among others. Interestingly, Spotify notes that this has been the “least danceable and lowest-energy summer” in a decade, based on musical data. All the chosen singles were part of the streamer’s May predictions, except for Carpenter’s “Manchild,” which dropped in June.

WWE and Paris Saint-Germain announced a major long-term partnership on Wednesday, spanning original content, exclusive merchandise, fan engagement, and crossover appearances between PSG players and WWE superstars. The collaboration launches alongside WWE’s first premium live event in Paris — Clash in Paris — on Aug. 31, and builds on past efforts, such as the WWE x PSG Legacy Title Belt released in March 2025.

ESPN has signed a new multi-year deal with former NFL MVP Cam Newton, giving him an expanded role on First Take. Newton will return to the show on Thursday during a live broadcast at Norfolk State University as part of the First Take HBCU tour. He joins a lineup that includes Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim, and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo.

Prime Video and Warner Bros. Television are developing a limited series based on the Karen Read trial, with Elizabeth Banks set to star as the accused murderer. The series will be showrun and written by Justin Noble, with high-profile executive producers including David E. Kelley, Banks (via her Brownstone banner), and teams from Wondery and Law & Crime.

Nike has introduced SNKRS Reserve, a new preorder system on the SNKRS app that lets users securely select unreleased sneakers in advance. Launched with the Kobe 3 Protro “Christmas,” the program runs on a first-come, first-serve basis with one reservation per account. Its mission is to provide a fairer and transparent alternative to traditional drops while helping Nike better gauge demand for limited releases.

Anthony Ippolito is set to portray a young Sylvester Stallone in I Play Rocky, a new theatrical film directed by Peter Farrelly for Amazon MGM Studios. The movie tells the true story of Stallone’s relentless fight to star in Rocky, despite constant rejection, believing he was meant to be the iconic boxer. With a script by Peter Gamble and producers Toby Emmerich and Christian Baha, the film explores the fascinating journey behind one of cinema’s most iconic underdog stories.

Following its unexpected success, Sony Pictures is in talks with Netflix to develop an animated sequel to KPop Demon Hunters. The fantasy musical has become a breakout phenomenon, recently topping Netflix’s list of most-watched English-language films with 236 million views – surpassing Red Notice. Netflix even released a surprise sing-along version in theaters, fueling renewed debate over Sony’s 2021 decision to release the film via Netflix instead of backing it theatrically.

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Vinciane Ngomsi

Vinciane Ngomsi is a Staff Writer at Boardroom. She began her career in sports journalism with bylines at SB Nation, USA Today, and most recently Yahoo. She received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Truman State University, and when she's not watching old clips of Serena Williams' best matches, she is likely perfecting her signature chocolate chip cookie recipe or preparing a traditional Cameroonian meal.