Jay-Z Reportedly Picks Himself for Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show
Jay-Z has reportedly selected himself to headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show in February. The Roc Nation founder has overseen the NFL’s halftime show since 2019, making his own performance a long-anticipated possibility. The booking comes as Jay-Z celebrates the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint, with recent sold-out stadium shows reinforcing his enduring draw.
Stephen Curry Makes NBA History With $203.6M Payday; KD, Giannis, LeBron Follow
Stephen Curry is set to become the NBA’s first player to earn more than $200 million in a season between on-court salary and off-court ventures, with an estimated $203.6 million in total earnings for 2026-27, according to Forbes. The Golden State Warriors star projects to make $62.6 million on the court and $141 million off it, fueled by a new Li-Ning partnership. Kevin Durant ($104.9M), Giannis Antetokounmpo ($103.5M), LeBron James ($93.9M), and Anthony Edwards ($87.9M) round out the top five.
Robert Downey Jr. to Help Shape Snap’s SPECS AR Experience
Robert Downey Jr. is joining Snap’s SPECS augmented reality glasses business as chief customer experience officer, helping develop original content, interactive lens experiences, and hardware collaborations. The Avengers star’s partnership launches with TV ads debuting during Tuesday’s NBA Tip-Off game between the Knicks and 76ers, followed by another spot during the MLB World Series. Downey says the technology delivers on the promise of AR glasses he once imagined playing Tony Stark on screen.
Netflix Revenue Growth Hits 3-Year Low as Ad Outlook Weakens
Netflix reported $12.9 billion in third-quarter revenue, up 12% year over year but marking its slowest quarterly growth in three years. Earnings reached $3.66 billion, beating Wall Street expectations, but shares fell after the streamer forecasted 11.5% revenue growth for Q4 and cut its 2026 advertising revenue outlook to $2.7 billion, down from $3 billion. The revised projection follows the company’s largest round of layoffs in years, with roughly 6% of its workforce cut last week.
Dwyane Wade Tapped to Lead Revolve’s Menswear Expansion
Dwyane Wade is joining Revolve Group as chief performance officer for Revolve Man and Fwrd Man, bringing the former NBA star’s fashion influence to the retailer’s menswear expansion. Wade will help shape product curation, brand strategy, marketing, and partnerships while serving as the face of both labels in upcoming campaigns. The appointment follows Revolve’s recent move to name Kendall Jenner the global creative director of Fwrd.
Donatella Versace, A$AP Rocky Join Instagram’s Rings Awards Judging Panel
Instagram is bringing back its Rings creator awards for a second year, expanding the program from 25 honorees to 50. The 2026 judging panel includes Donatella Versace, A$AP Rocky, Finneas, director Chloé Zhao, skier Mikaela Shiffrin, and Instagram head Adam Mosseri. Winners will receive custom gold rings designed by Emily Adams Bode Aujla, alongside digital profile features. Rather than prioritize follower counts, the program recognizes creators selected by cultural figures and peers across disciplines.
Cooper Flagg Stars in Foot Locker’s Latest ‘Hoops Lives Here’ Campaign
Cooper Flagg is teaming up with Foot Locker to launch the latest installment of its Hoops Lives Here campaign ahead of the NBA season. The 30-second commercial features the Dallas Mavericks forward working alongside the retailer’s employees, known as Stripers, while sporting the New Balance 950s. The campaign also highlights Foot Locker’s growing basketball assortment with New Balance, including the Kawhi V and Maxey 1.
Chris Rock, Quinta Brunson, Jaafar Jackson Among Critics Choice Honorees
Chris Rock, Quinta Brunson, Jaafar Jackson, Anthony Mackie, and Debbie Allen are among the honorees for the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema & Television, set for Nov. 16 and hosted by Roy Wood Jr. Allen will receive the Icon Award, Brunson the Groundbreaker Award, Rock the Director Award, and Jackson the Actor Award – Film for his portrayal of Michael Jackson in Michael. Mackie will receive the Actor Award – Series for Apple TV’s upcoming heist drama 12 12 12.
Hawks Become First NBA Team to Stream Local Games Exclusively on Prime Video
The Atlanta Hawks will become the first NBA team to stream local games exclusively on Prime Video, with in-market fans able to watch the 2026-27 season as part of their existing Prime membership. The deal covers the Hawks’ five-state regional territory: Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Mississippi. A separate agreement with Gray Media will also bring games to free over-the-air television, with 74 games scheduled across the two distribution platforms.
U2 Returns to NFL Halftime Stage for Netflix’s Thanksgiving Eve Game
U2 will headline halftime of the NFL’s first-ever Thanksgiving Eve game on Netflix, performing Nov. 25 at SoFi Stadium as the Green Bay Packers face the Los Angeles Rams. The show coincides with the Irish rock band’s 50th anniversary and marks its return to NFL halftime entertainment after its Super Bowl XXXVI performance in 2002. U2 joins Beyoncé and Snoop Dogg among the major acts featured on Netflix’s NFL holiday broadcasts since 2024.
Adidas, Willy Chavarria Introduce New AdiSignature Apparel Line
Willy Chavarria is expanding his partnership with Adidas as the brand’s new creative adviser, launching AdiSignature, a collection of accessible apparel inspired by the sportswear giant’s archives. Debuting Friday, the line features hoodies, tees, sweatpants, and updated versions of classic tracksuits in bold, retro colors. Unlike Chavarria’s limited-edition collaborations with Adidas, AdiSignature is designed for long-term availability, with restocks planned as items sell out.
Andrew Garfield to Be Honored at 2027 Santa Barbara Film Festival
Andrew Garfield will receive the Maltin Modern Master Award at the 2027 Santa Barbara International Film Festival, joining film critic Leonard Maltin for an onstage conversation on Feb. 6. The honor comes as Garfield earns acclaim for playing OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in Luca Guadagnino’s Artificial, which hits theaters Dec. 25. The two-time Oscar nominee joins past recipients including Adam Sandler, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, and Robert Downey Jr.
David Ellison, Mattel CEO Roger Lynch Join Paley Center Board
David Ellison and Roger Lynch are joining the Paley Center for Media’s Board of Trustees, alongside Meta President & Vice Chairman Dina Powell McCormick and Charter Communications CEO Chris Winfrey. Ellison leads Skydance, while Lynch was recently named CEO of Mattel. The appointments expand the nonprofit’s leadership roster as it works to preserve media history and guide conversations around the industry’s future. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. will also join the organization’s Los Angeles Board of Governors.
Daniel Kaluuya Sets U.S. Stage Debut With New Branden Jacobs-Jenkins Play
Daniel Kaluuya will make his U.S. stage debut in Grass, a new play by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Branden Jacobs-Jenkins. Commissioned by Park Avenue Armory and the National Black Theatre, the production premieres in February 2027 in New York. Directed by Sarah Benson, Kaluuya stars as a son who takes a surreal road trip through the American South with his mother to reconstruct their family history.
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