Jennifer Lawrence Enters Beauty Business With Mes° Launch

Jennifer Lawrence is entering the beauty business with Mes°, a new hair care brand built around low-maintenance routines. Developed over three years with biotechnology company Arcaea and founder Jasmina Aganovic, the line launched Tuesday with three products: a repair mask, volume mist, and restyling serum. Lawrence says the goal isn’t perfect hair, but products that fit into everyday life. The actress introduced the brand with a playful campaign celebrating individuality and imperfection.

Harry Kane won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, beating out Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal to become the first Englishman to claim football’s top individual honor since Michael Owen in 2001. The Bayern Munich striker scored 73 goals for club and country, starring in the Bundesliga and Champions League while leading England to the World Cup semifinals. Alexia Putellas claimed the women’s award for the third time, joining Aitana Bonmatí as the only three-time winners.

The final trailer for Dune: Part Three arrived Tuesday, offering another look at Denis Villeneuve’s conclusion to his sci-fi trilogy. Timothée Chalamet returns as Paul Atreides in a story set nearly 20 years after the events of Dune: Part Two. The film also stars Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Robert Pattinson, Jason Momoa, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Javier Bardem. Dune: Part Three hits theaters on Dec. 18.

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Nvidia and AMD are investing a combined $4 billion in Meta, deepening their AI partnership as the social media giant ramps up infrastructure spending. Nvidia will contribute $3 billion, and AMD will add $1 billion toward Meta’s planned $95 billion capital raise. The companies are also expanding collaboration on AI computing systems, processors, and Meta’s Muse AI agent.

Jay-Z will headline the Super Bowl LXI halftime show on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium, with the NFL, Apple Music, and Roc Nation officially confirming the news Monday night after reports surfaced last week. It marks his first time performing as the event’s featured act, seven years after Roc Nation partnered with the NFL to help produce the show. The 25-time Grammy winner will also executive produce the performance. Super Bowl LXI will air on ESPN and ABC.

Ice Cube’s next Friday movie has found its director. Lawrence Lamont, who directed the 2025 buddy comedy One of Them Days, will lead Last Friday, the franchise’s first new film in more than two decades. Cube wrote the script and will reprise his starring role, while producing alongside Bob Teitel and Michael Gruber. The original 1995 film became a cult hit and spawned two sequels, the most recent arriving in 2002. Production is planned for Southern California.

The WNBA Finals schedule has shifted after the league worked with the NBA to move Game 6 between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries to State Farm Arena, creating a conflict with the Atlanta Hawks’ home game against Cleveland. The WNBA matchup will now tip off at 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday, six and a half hours earlier than originally scheduled. The abrupt change has frustrated fans, who are questioning the league’s handling of the situation.

Apple unveiled updated 24-inch iMac and 14-inch MacBook Pro models powered by its M6 chip, continuing a broader refresh of its computer lineup. The new iMac starts at $1,499, while the entry-level MacBook Pro begins at $1,999. Preorders open Wednesday, with deliveries starting on Nov. 6. Apple is expected to unveil its first touch-screen MacBook Pro this week.

The Charlotte Hornets will retire Muggsy Bogues’ No. 1 jersey on Feb. 11, honoring the franchise legend who remains the shortest player in NBA history at 5-foot-3. Bogues spent 10 seasons in Charlotte from 1988 to 1998 and holds the team records for assists, steals, and minutes played. He joins Bobby Phills and Dell Curry as the only players to have their jerseys retired by the Hornets, recognizing his lasting impact on the organization.

Netflix has tapped former Apple Podcasts executive Steve Wilson to lead podcast acquisitions as it expands its push into the medium. Wilson, who spent 15 years at Apple before stints at QCODE and Daylight Media, will initially join as a consultant. Netflix has licensed video podcasts from Spotify, iHeartMedia, and Barstool while launching original shows and signing creators including Jay Shetty and Charlamagne Tha God. The strategy aims to compete with YouTube and attract daytime viewers.

James Dolan earned $42.1 million across his leadership roles at MSG, its sports teams, and Sphere Entertainment during their most recent fiscal years. His compensation included $13 million from MSG Knickerbockers, $14.8 million from MSG Entertainment, and $14.3 million from Sphere, plus a one-time $10 million bonus for overseeing the Rangers’ separation. The corporate restructuring became official Tuesday, with the Rangers’ new standalone company, MSG Rangers, beginning trading.

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