Fanatics Fest to Return in 2026 with 4-Day Event

New York City’s Javits Center will host the third annual Fanatics Fest from July 16-19, 2026, marking the first time the event will be four days instead of three, the company announced. That weekend was specifically selected to coincide with the finals of the FIFA Men’s World Cup, which is taking place at MetLife Stadium. Tickets will go on sale in November.

Four-time MVP A’ja Wilson headlines the All-WNBA first team, revealed by the league on Friday ahead of Wilson’s Game 4 in the Finals against the Phoenix Mercury. Joining her on the first team were Napheesa Collier, Allisha Gray, Kelsey Mitchell, and Alyssa Thomas. The second team included Aliyah Boston, Sabrina Ionescu, Nneka Ogwumike, Jackie Young, and Paige Bueckers, the only rookie to make the list.

A$AP Rocky just dropped his largest Puma collaboration yet since joining the brand as a creative director. Inspired by the Harlem jazz renaissance, the new collection features menswear and womenswear, accessories, and footwear, including upgraded iterations of the PUMA Inhale and Mostro OG silhouettes.

Lady Gaga will join Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci in The Devil Wears Prada sequel coming out next year. As she continues the European leg of her Mayhem Ball Tour, Gaga was reportedly spotted in Milan, where the film is currently shooting. Gaga, whose role in the movie has yet to be disclosed, made a recent cameo appearance on the Netflix series, Wednesday, and was last seen on the big screen in Joker: Folie à Deux.

Tron: Ares, the new futuristic sci-fi sequel starring Jared Leto and Evan Peters, earned $4.8 million in debut Thursday preview screenings, putting it on pace for a strong $45 million opening weekend, which would win the box office battle. The third in a series of films that was first released in 1982, Ares is looking to top the $180 million production budget.

With Friday being World Mental Health Day, Philadelphia Eagles star receiver AJ Brown has teamed up with Peace Collective to launch the “Check on Your Teammates Collection.” The drop, which includes t-shirts, hoodies, and varsity jackets, aims to “spark conversation, build community, and highlight the Peace Collective’s ongoing commitment to mental health advocacy.” A percentage of profits will be donated to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Foundation.

Apple is preparing for life without COO Jeff Williams, who is set to leave the company at the end of the year. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple will look within, expanding the roles of current executives Eddy Cue, who will oversee the health/fitness teams, and Craig Federighi, who will now lead the Apple Watch operating system. Both boast decades of experience with the company.

AMC Networks has decided to give CEO Kristin Dolan an extension that will keep her at the head of the company through 2028, keeping her base salary at $2 million. Dolan took over in 2023 and has helped AMC Networks — owned by husband James Dolan — refocus on niche streaming and broad content distribution across its own platforms as well as renew third-party deals with companies such as Netflix.

Ahead of their London game against the Denver Broncos at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, the New York Jets have agreed to a deal with UK-based men’s fashion brand Topman. Jets players Andre Cisco and Will McDonald fronted the campaign in their “Topman Game Day” outfits. The Jets also signed deals with Helix Wireless and Hershey’s ahead of the matchup.

After reuniting at Coachella in 2024, No Doubt is returning to the stage for a six-show residency in May 2026 at the Sphere in Las Vegas. The late popular band from the 1990s joins Dead & Co., U2, Eagles, Anyma, and the Backstreet Boys as artists who have performed at the venue. Tickets go on sale starting Oct. 15.

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