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During a conversation with Ebro Darden at an Apple Music Live event in Los Angeles on Monday night, Gunna confirmed that a joint project with Offset is officially “in the works.” The rappers have a history of working together on tracks like “Prada Dem,” “Style Rare,” “Beat the Case,” and “Wild Wild West,” and the new record will mark their first full-length effort as a duo.

Following a surprise first-round exit in the WNBA Playoffs, the New York Liberty have decided not to renew head coach Sandy Brondello’s contract for the 2026 season. Now one of the hottest available coaches for hire, the Australian women’s national team manager led the reigning champions to their first WNBA title last year and leaves Brooklyn with a 107-53 record in four seasons with the team.

English rapper Central Cee is teaming up with Spotify and BAPE to become the creative director of a new BAPE x SYNA World capsule, dropping Nov. 25. However, an exclusive t-shirt for his top fans will be available at BAPE’s London storefront on Thursday. The full collection, merging the two brands’ styles, will also include exclusive playlists and events curated by Central Cee.

Following their successful collaboration on Barbie, Mark Ronson is reuniting with Greta Gerwig to score her upcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation for Netflix. Gerwig is writing and directing the film, which will be based on The Magician’s Nephew, a prequel to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The cast reportedly includes Meryl Streep (Ronson’s mother-in-law), Daniel Craig, Emma Mackey, and Carey Mulligan. The movie is set to premiere in IMAX on Thanksgiving 2026 before its Netflix release at Christmas.

Cxmmunity Media, a Black-owned entertainment and events company focused on music and gaming, has scored a six-figure investment from Live Nation Urban, Variety revealed. This partnership will help expand Cxmmunity’s content production and live events, while Live Nation Urban will also support The Cxmmunity Foundation, which aims to create access and career opportunities for emerging talent in gaming, esports, and digital entertainment.

Amazon MGM Studios has picked up a half-hour comedy series starring former running back Marshawn Lynch as a fictionalized version of himself who becomes a private investigator in Las Vegas. Created by Max Searle (Dave), the show follows Lynch as he partners with a tough veteran female PI to tackle unique cases. The project is executive-produced by 3 Arts Entertainment, Will Arnett, Marc Forman’s Electric Avenue, and Lynch’s Beastmode Productions team.

Fox is reviving Baywatch with a new 12-episode series set to air in the 2026-27 season. The reboot will be showrun by Matt Nix (Burn Notice, True Lies) and will feature an all-new cast. The updated program promises to retain the iconic elements of the original – high-stakes rescues, relationship drama, and beachside heroics – while introducing modern themes and challenges in a contemporary Southern California environment.

The forthcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially found its villain in Marvin Jones III, who will portray Tombstone, having also voiced the character in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its upcoming sequel Beyond the Spider-Verse. Tombstone, aka Lonnie Lincoln, is a formidable crime boss and longtime Spider-Man adversary in the comics. The film, still slated for release on July 31, 2026, will also introduce Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas in undisclosed roles, with Zendaya returning as MJ and Mark Ruffalo expected to reprise his role as The Hulk.

Willie Mays’ personal collection of memorabilia is heading to auction this weekend. Artifacts like his two NL MVP awards, 1954 World Series ring, 1963 Gold Glove, and Hall of Fame induction ring will be auctioned live on Saturday, along with non-baseball items such as his custom 1977 Stutz Blackhawk car. An online-only auction featuring hundreds more collectibles will follow on Sunday. As per Mays’ wishes, all proceeds will benefit the Say Hey! Foundation, which supports underprivileged youth with education, training, and health services.

Disney is set to raise prices on its streaming services, effective Oct. 21. The ad-supported Disney+ plan will increase by $2 to $11.99 per month, while the ad-free Disney+ Premium option will rise $3 to $18.99/month. Bundle prices are also jumping: The Disney+ and Hulu bundle will cost $12.99 (up from $10.99), while the Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select Bundle will increase to $19.99 (up from $16.99). Finally, the Premium version of that bundle – featuring ad-free Disney+ and Hulu – will jump to $29.99/month from $26.99.

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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.