LeBron’s 76ers Debut vs. Knicks Drives Record ‘NBA Tip-Off’ Audience
NBC Sports set a new viewership record for NBA season openers, with 76ers–Knicks averaging 7.7 million viewers on NBC and Peacock to become the most-watched primetime NBA Tip-Off game ever. Philadelphia’s 106-100 win, which marked LeBron James’ debut with the team, peaked at 9.1 million viewers. The night’s doubleheader, featuring Thunder–Spurs as the late game, averaged 6.4 million viewers, up 14% year over year for the most-watched NBA Tip-Off night on record.
Charli xcx Teams With Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese Film
Charli xcx is joining Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in Martin Scorsese’s upcoming film What Happens at Night, marking another move into acting for the pop star. The Apple and StudioCanal production is a Gothic psychological drama about an American couple traveling to a European town to adopt a baby. The cast also includes Mads Mikkelsen, Patricia Clarkson, and Jared Harris. Charli’s role is being kept under wraps, and the film has no release date yet.
Justin Bieber’s SKYLRK Brings Immersive Audio Experience to Seoul
Justin Bieber’s SKYLRK has opened its first South Korean installation, bringing an immersive audio experience to Seoul alongside a preview of its upcoming STIGA Table Tennis collaboration. Personally conceived and produced by Bieber, the installation combines custom SKYLRK AUDIO speakers, sound design, and visual elements to create a shared listening environment. The space also showcases custom ping pong tables and matching gear. The pop-up runs through Oct. 25 in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong neighborhood.
Gap, Victoria Beckham Launch New Collection After Sold-Out Debut
Gap and Victoria Beckham have launched their second limited-edition collaboration, following a debut collection that sold out. The 37-piece fall/winter 2026 capsule spans denim, knitwear, outerwear, and elevated loungewear, with prices ranging from $28 to $368. The collection debuted Friday on Gap’s website and in select stores across North America, Europe, Asia, and other global markets.
Callum Turner, Jack Lowden Among Actors Testing for James Bond
The search for the next James Bond is entering its final stages, with screen tests reportedly scheduled in London this weekend. Callum Turner and Jack Lowden are among the actors said to be in contention, with at least three candidates expected to participate. The tests will reportedly assess stunts, on-camera presence, and dialogue. Denis Villeneuve is directing the next 007 film for Amazon MGM Studios, which took control of the franchise’s creative direction in 2025.
Blackstone, Apollo Seek Approval to Buy Stakes in NFL Teams
Blackstone and Apollo Global Management are pursuing approval to buy minority stakes in NFL franchises, potentially expanding private equity’s footprint in the league. Discussions remain preliminary, with approval potentially coming in 2027, and both firms would likely need to identify a team investment before completing the process. The NFL introduced its private equity framework in 2024, allowing firms to invest in clubs as owners seek capital for stadium projects and other expenses amid soaring franchise valuations.
Apple’s Formula 1 Deal Is Driving Gains for Advertisers
Apple is expanding its advertising business through Formula 1, with early brand studies showing sponsors saw gains in familiarity, favorability, and purchase intent above U.S. connected-TV benchmarks. Apple secured major partnerships with Ford and American Express for its first season carrying F1, and is already preparing to sell sponsorships for Year 2. Unlike rivals such as Netflix, Apple TV doesn’t offer a general ad-supported tier, instead integrating advertising into live sports.
Ryan Gosling’s Forgotten Band Is Making a Comeback After 17 Years
Ryan Gosling’s musical side project Dead Man’s Bones is making a comeback, with the duo set to release new music on Oct. 27 after a 17-year hiatus. Gosling and bandmate Zach Shields released their self-titled debut in 2009, blending indie rock, eerie Halloween-inspired sounds, and children’s choir vocals. The pair briefly toured before stepping away, as Gosling’s acting career accelerated. Gosling’s partner, Eva Mendes, teased the reunion on social media.
‘Clayface’ Opens With $3.5M as A24’s Elizabeth Holmes Doc Hits $25.6M
DC’s Clayface collected $3.5 million in Thursday previews, with the horror film targeting a $20-$25 million domestic opening weekend. The Batman villain origin story, produced on a $44 million budget before marketing, earned a 76% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Meanwhile, A24’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything finished its first week with $25.6 million, behind Street Fighter’s $38.3 million first-week haul.
Claude Monet Painting Sells for $56M, Setting French Auction Record
A never-before-exhibited Claude Monet painting sold for $56 million at Sotheby’s in Paris, setting a record for any artwork sold in France. Iris, painted around 1924-1925, fetched €50 million ($56 million) including buyer fees, surpassing its €22 million to €30 million estimate. The work had remained in the private collection of Jeanne Schlumberger and was sold by her heirs to a private collector in Asia. Monet’s auction record remains $110.7 million, set by Meules at Sotheby’s in 2019.
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