Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz Team Up for First Musical Collaboration Together
Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are teaming up for their first musical collaboration, Lovers Rose, an immersive sonic installation blending soul music, Chicano soul, and car culture set to debut in early 2027. The couple exclusively revealed the project in Vogue Italia’s November issue, which features Keys on the cover following her performance at Vogue World: Milano. In the interview, Keys also reflects on her Italian roots, her New York upbringing, and more.
Anthropic Officially Files for IPO With $2T Valuation in Sight
Anthropic has officially filed for an IPO, targeting a Nasdaq listing under the ticker ANT as soon as mid-November. Investors reportedly expect the Claude maker to be valued between $1.5 and 2 trillion, with a potential raise of $100 billion or more. The company generated $16.3 billion in first-half 2026 revenue, up from $1.2 billion a year earlier, but reported an $80.7 billion net loss. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley are leading the offering.
‘Clayface’ Opens to $24M as ‘You Can See Everything’ Surges in Second Weekend
Clayface opened to $24 million domestically, giving DC Studios a solid start for its $44 million body-horror film. The Warner Bros. release added another $19 million internationally, while A24’s Elizabeth Holmes documentary, You Can See Everything, surged in its second weekend, earning $19.5 million domestically — a 25% jump from its debut — and bringing its North American total to $45.1 million.
KITH Taps ‘Game of Thrones’ Star Kit Harington for Winter Campaign
Kit Harington stars in KITH’s winter campaign, with the Game of Thrones and Industry actor wandering through the English countryside in a cinematic new video released Monday. The clip features narration from Wallace Stevens’ 1921 poem The Snow Man, a fitting accompaniment to the collection’s seasonal theme. Harington, who recently appeared in a miniseries adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities, brings a brooding presence to the fashion brand’s latest campaign.
Mark Walter Eyes $700M+ for WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks
Mark Walter is reportedly seeking more than $700 million for the WNBA’s Los Angeles Sparks and their new practice facility, a deal that would shatter the league’s record franchise sale of $300 million. The move follows Walter’s $12.5 billion sale of the Lakers earlier this year as he continues reshaping his sports portfolio amid federal scrutiny of his insurance businesses. The Sparks, one of the WNBA’s original franchises, have missed the playoffs six consecutive seasons.
SpaceX Secures $40B Financing Deal With Apollo for Nvidia AI Chips
SpaceX has agreed to a roughly $40 billion equipment-financing lease with Apollo Global Management to fund purchases of Nvidia AI chips. The deal is expected to close by year-end, with lease payments beginning in the first half of 2027. SpaceX says its AI investments are generating payback periods of less than a year, as the company expands its AI ambitions and investors grow increasingly wary of the sector’s heavy spending and uncertain returns.
Keanu Reeves Replaces Alan Ritchson in Netflix Action Thriller
Keanu Reeves is taking over the lead role in Maelstrom, a Netflix action thriller from Carry-On director Jaume Collet-Serra, after Alan Ritchson exited the project for undisclosed reasons. The casting adds another action film to Reeves’ expanding slate, which includes upcoming projects with Paramount and director Ruben Östlund. The film follows a federal marshal protecting a key witness during a hurricane, with a script by Mark Bianculli.
NBA Strikes Prediction Market Deals With Kalshi, Polymarket
The NBA has named Kalshi and Polymarket its preferred prediction market platforms, giving both companies access to official league data and licensing rights for NBA logos and trademarks. The partnerships include an integrity framework covering market offerings and information sharing as prediction markets face legal challenges over whether they fall under federal or state gambling regulations. The league also expanded its DraftKings agreement to include the sportsbook operator’s prediction market business.
Meta Launches $95B Stock Offering to Finance AI Push
Meta plans to raise $95 billion through stock offerings to bankroll its artificial intelligence expansion, including data centers, AI agents, and its push toward superintelligence. The company will first sell $35 billion in public equity, followed by an additional $60 billion through an at-the-market program. Nvidia, AMD, and Broadcom expressed interest in buying up to $5 billion in shares. Meta expects capital expenditures to reach $135-145 billion this year as competition for AI infrastructure intensifies.
DoorDash Nears Deal to Acquire Instacart
DoorDash is nearing a potential acquisition of Instacart in a deal that could value the grocery delivery company at approximately $17 billion. An agreement could come as soon as this week, though the Wall Street Journal report noted there are “no guarantees it will come together.” Instacart had also previously explored a potential sale to Uber, which reportedly exited discussions.
Prime Video Releases Trailer for Terrell Owens Documentary
Prime Video has released the official trailer for Terrell & T.O., a feature-length documentary about NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens, premiering worldwide on Nov. 5. The film traces Owens’ rise from a third-round draft pick to one of football’s most talented and polarizing stars, exploring how his playing style, outspoken personality, and celebrations reshaped the sport’s culture. Interviews include Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Tony Romo, Jerry Jones, and Andy Reid.
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Apple Set to Unveil Its First Touch-Screen MacBook Pro
Apple is expected to unveil its first touch-screen MacBook Pro on Wednesday, ending years of resistance to bringing touch controls to its laptops. The redesigned premium models will feature OLED displays, Dynamic Island, and 14-inch and 16-inch options, with prices expected to exceed the current lineup’s $2,499 starting point. The move marks a significant shift for Apple, whose leaders have long argued that touch-screen laptops blur the distinction between Macs and iPads.
Audemars Piguet Expands Into Resale With New Watch Marketplace
Audemars Piguet is entering the pre-owned market with The Watch Keepers, a new digital platform connecting buyers and sellers of authenticated timepieces. Launching first in Switzerland and Europe, the service will verify each watch’s authenticity and condition before listing it for a fixed price or auction. Buyers receive a certificate of authenticity and a two-year warranty, while sellers benefit from secure storage and insured shipping. A broader international rollout is planned.
Skydance Begins $6B Cost-Cutting Measures With Employee Buyouts
Skydance is launching a voluntary employee buyout program as it begins pursuing $6 billion in operational savings following its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Co-CEOs David Ellison and Ynon Kreiz announced the initiative in a staff memo Monday, alongside plans to require employees to work in the office five days a week. The policy will roll out by location, and eligible employees will receive individualized buyout offers.
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