Stephen Curry Passes LeBron James as NBA’s Highest-Paid Player in 2025

Stephen Curry has overtaken LeBron James at the top of Forbes‘ highest-paid NBA players list for 2025, ending James’ 11-year run at No. 1. Curry is projected to earn $159.6 million this season — $59.6 million from his salary and $100 million from endorsements, including through his Curry Brand with Under Armour. James follows in second with $137.6 million, while Kevin Durant ($104.3 million), Giannis Antetokounmpo ($99.1 million), and Jayson Tatum ($79.1 million) round out the top five, contributing to a record $902 million earned by the top 10 players this season.

Grace Wales Bonner, a 35-year-old British designer, has been appointed the new creative director of menswear at Hermès, becoming the first Black woman to lead design at a major fashion house. She will succeed Véronique Nichanian, who held the role for 37 years. Wales Bonner, who will debut her first Hermès collection in January 2027, called the assignment an honor and will continue her own fashion label alongside the new role.

Netflix revealed revenue hit $11.51 billion in its third-quarter earnings report on Tuesday, a 17% year-over-year increase driven by membership growth, ad revenue, and price increases. However, the company’s operating margin came in 28% lower than its own quarterly forecast, citing a dispute with Brazilian tax authorities as the reason. While it fluctuated in after-hours trading, Netflix’s stock is up roughly 40% on the year.

The United States, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica have launched a joint bid to host the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup. The bid promises world-class facilities, a focus on athlete well-being, and a strong legacy plan to invest in global women’s football development. If selected, the tournament would be the largest ever, expecting 4.5 million fans across the four countries. The official bid will be submitted in November, with FIFA’s decision set for April 30, 2026.

Warner Bros. Discovery, the parent company of HBO and CNN, confirmed Tuesday it’s exploring a potential sale after receiving unsolicited interest from multiple parties. The company added that it’s conducting a “review of strategic alternatives” to maximize shareholder value, signaling it may sell the entire company or parts of it. Meanwhile, it will continue with its previously planned separation of cable networks from its streaming and studio divisions.

Ryan Coogler‘s Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan, will return to IMAX theaters for one week starting Oct. 30, just in time for Halloween. This marks the film’s second IMAX re-release, after its original run was cut short by Marvel’s Thunderbolts. Sinners debuted in April with a strong $48 million opening, the biggest for an original film since 2019’s Us, and has since earned $278 million domestically and $366 million worldwide on a $90 million budget.

The planned La Liga match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF in Miami on Dec. 20 has been postponed, according to the event organizers. Despite approval from La Liga and UEFA, the organizers cited insufficient time to properly prepare the event amid ongoing uncertainty in Spain. They also stressed it would be irresponsible to sell tickets without a confirmed match. The decision adds to the controversy surrounding the game’s move overseas, and it remains unclear when or where the match will be rescheduled.

In September, broadcast TV experienced a significant surge in viewership, primarily driven by the return of the NFL and college football, leading to a 20% increase in time spent watching compared to August, the largest monthly increase since Nielsen’s Gauge report began in 2021. Despite the spike, streaming still leads overall with a 45.2% share of viewing, compared to 22.3% each for broadcast and cable. Sports dominated the month, with NFL games taking the top spots across both broadcast and cable, and sports content making up 33% of all broadcast viewing, up from 11% in August.

Mariah Carey has been named the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year, recognizing both her legendary music career and her long-standing dedication to humanitarian efforts. The five-time Grammy winner will be honored at the 35th annual benefit gala on Jan. 30, 2026, in Los Angeles, just two days before the Grammy Awards. Carey, praised for using her platform to support disaster relief, youth empowerment, and underserved communities, joins a prestigious list of past honorees, including Joni Mitchell and Berry Gordy.

A Michael Jordan autographed 1986-87 Fleer rookie card sold for a record $2.7 million in a private sale, Goldin Auctions announced, making it the most expensive Jordan rookie card ever publicly sold. According to Card Ladder, this sale ties for the fourth-highest price ever paid for a Jordan card.

The 2026 Sundance Film Festival will mark its final year in Park City, Utah, with a celebratory farewell before moving to Boulder, Colorado, in 2027. The festival will honor its late founder, Robert Redford, with tributes and screenings of his work, including Downhill Racer, as well as showcase digital restorations of past Sundance favorites. Running from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1, 2026, the festivities aim to blend nostalgia with new energy, celebrating the festival’s legacy before its next chapter begins.

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