Tyler, The Creator Takes Over Barcelona’s El Clásico Jersey In Latest Spotify Artist Collab
Tyler, The Creator is taking creative control of FC Barcelona’s latest jersey takeover, bringing his GOLF WANG aesthetic to the club’s El Clásico matchup against Real Madrid on Oct. 25. The Spotify collaboration extends beyond the pitch with a limited-edition apparel collection, a Tyler-directed short film, and Copa De Golf, a Barcelona event blending music, football, and fashion. He joins a lineup of previous jersey collaborators that includes Drake, Travis Scott, Rosalía, and Coldplay.
Zendaya Tapped to Star in New A24 Sci-Fi Film From Alex Garland
Zendaya is set to star in a new sci-fi film for A24, with Alex Garland directing from his own screenplay. Plot details remain under wraps, and production is expected to begin in 2027. The project marks another collaboration between Zendaya and A24, following The Drama and Euphoria. The actress has a packed slate, including Dune: Part Three, arriving in December, Barry Jenkins’ Ronnie Spector biopic Be My Baby, and Shrek 5.
College Football Playoff Nears 24-Team Deal That Could Eliminate Conference Title Games
The College Football Playoff is reportedly nearing a deal with ESPN to expand to 24 teams in 2027, in a move worth more than $300 million in additional annual revenue. The proposed format includes 19 at-large bids, four guaranteed Power 4 spots, and one Group of 6 berth. The top eight seeds would receive byes, while the remaining 16 teams would play first-round games on campus. The expansion could also eliminate conference championship games.
Samuel L. Jackson Leads Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Tulsa King’ Spinoff Teaser
Samuel L. Jackson is taking center stage in Frisco King, a Tulsa King spinoff from Taylor Sheridan that will premiere on Dec. 18 on Paramount+ with two episodes. The first teaser introduces Jackson as gangster Lee Washington, who arrives in Frisco, Texas, and builds a criminal operation beneath the city’s suburban exterior. The cast includes Asa Germann, Kai Caster, and Tulsa King star Sylvester Stallone, who makes an appearance in the new series.
Prada, Red Bull Back Diego Poncelet’s World Record Skateboard Run
Spanish skateboarder Diego Poncelet has set a new world record for downhill skateboarding, reaching 94.34 mph on a closed road in Québec, Canada. The two-time world champion broke a mark that had stood since 2017, hitting 151.83 kilometers per hour on Sept. 22 after years of preparation. Prada Linea Rossa and Red Bull supported the effort, with Prada developing custom footwear and gloves engineered to maximize grip, control, and protection at extreme speeds.
Al Pacino Set to Receive SAG-AFTRA Life Achievement Award in 2027
Al Pacino will receive SAG-AFTRA’s 62nd Life Achievement Award at the 2027 Actor Awards on Feb. 28 in Los Angeles. The nine-time Oscar nominee, who won for Scent of a Woman, is being recognized for a career spanning seven decades, with acclaimed performances in The Godfather, Scarface, Dog Day Afternoon, and Heat. The honor also recognizes humanitarian efforts and is the actors’ union’s highest distinction. Harrison Ford received the award in 2026.
Miami’s Malachi Toney Joins Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith at Red Bull
Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney has signed a multi-year partnership with Red Bull, joining a college football roster that includes Arch Manning, Jeremiah Smith, and Dakorien Moore. The sophomore has emerged as a Heisman Trophy contender after recording 39 catches for 604 yards and six touchdowns through five games. Toney set a Miami freshman record with 109 receptions for 1,211 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025, helping the Hurricanes reach the national championship game.
Janet Jackson to Present Missy Elliott With Dancers Against Cancer Icon Award
Missy Elliott will receive the Icon Award at Dancers Against Cancer’s annual Gala of the Stars on Oct. 22 at the Beverly Hilton, with Janet Jackson presenting the honor. The award recognizes Elliott’s influence across music, dance, and entertainment. The event will also recognize choreographer Toni Basil with its Lifetime Achievement Award and director and choreographer Vincent Paterson with the Vanguard Award. Proceeds support dancers, dance educators, and their families facing financial hardship due to cancer.
Jon Rahm Gives Up Remainder of LIV Contract to Reclaim NIL Rights
Jon Rahm has agreed to leave LIV Golf, surrendering the remainder of his reported nine-figure contract in exchange for full control of his name, image, and likeness rights. The two-time major champion, who joined LIV in 2023 on a deal reportedly worth more than $300 million, will also reclaim the “Rahmbo” and Legion XIII trademarks. The separation agreement requires bankruptcy court approval on Nov. 5, as LIV determines whether to continue operations.
IShowSpeed Teams With Obamas’ Higher Ground to Bring ‘Eyes of Ghana’ to Theaters
IShowSpeed is teaming up with Breakwater Studios and Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground to bring The Eyes of Ghana to theaters for a one-night-only screening on Oct. 28. The documentary follows Ghanaian cinematographer Chris Hesse as he works to preserve more than 1,000 films documenting Africa’s independence movements in the 1950s and ’60s. Directed by Ben Proudfoot, the film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival.
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Doja Cat Uses Ray-Ban Meta Glasses to Film Tour Documentary
Doja Cat is turning her Tour Ma Vie into a first-person documentary experience, with a 12-minute short filmed almost entirely using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Directed by Quinn Whitney Wilson, Ma Vie World Tour captures backstage moments and life on the road from the perspectives of Doja and her crew. The film premieres on YouTube on Oct. 23. Ray-Ban Meta also serves as an official tour partner, with five custom-designed pairs featured in her performances.
New York Closes In On California as Top U.S. Film & TV Production Hub
New York is closing in on California as the country’s top destination for film and TV production. California led the third quarter with $1.76 billion in production spending, but New York surged 87% to $1.61 billion, leaving just a $147 million gap. Expanded soundstage capacity and a steady pipeline of scripted TV series are fueling the growth. Georgia also saw spending rise 32%, while New Jersey continues attracting major studio investments and productions.
The 1985 Chicago Bears’ Legendary Season Is Coming to TV
The legendary 1985 Chicago Bears are getting a limited TV series based on Rich Cohen’s book Monsters: The 1985 Chicago Bears and the Wild Heart of Football. Sunset Lane Media has acquired the adaptation rights, with Daniel Kunka writing and Steve Pink directing. The project will revisit the team’s dominant season and cultural impact, culminating in its 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX. No network or streamer is attached.
Anthropic Revenue Hits $16.8B as AI Company Eyes 2026 IPO
Anthropic generated $16.8 billion in third-quarter revenue, a roughly 12x increase year over year, as the AI company prepares for a potential IPO before the end of 2026. The Claude maker also reported adjusted profitability, positive free cash flow, and an 85% gross margin. Revenue grew 45% from the previous quarter, down sharply from the prior period’s 140%-plus growth, raising questions about whether the company can sustain its momentum amid intensifying competition and mounting AI infrastructure costs.
Kyle Kuzma Launches Podcast Focused on Business, Investing
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma is expanding into business media with Read the Room, a podcast focused on investing, entrepreneurship, and risk-taking. The 15-guest first season will feature conversations with founders, investors, business leaders, and scientists, with the showdebuting later this month on Invested Inc., the platform founded by entrepreneur Brandon Harris. Kuzma, an active investor himself, is looking to bring business conversations to a broader audience.
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