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Ernie Johnson will step away from Inside the NBA after the 2026-27 season, ending his run as host of the acclaimed basketball show. The 70-year-old broadcaster clarified that he isn’t retiring, with plans to continue covering March Madness and other projects for TNT and CBS. Johnson also recently launched 32 Bowties, a production company focused on feel-good sports stories. He has worked in sports media since 1979, started hosting Inside the NBA in 1990, and was inducted into the Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame in 2023.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was named MLB Players Association Player of the Year, headlining this year’s Players Choice Awards. Crow-Armstrong also won Outstanding Player in the National League after hitting an MLB-best 45 home runs while delivering elite defense. Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez took home American League Outstanding Player and Comeback Player honors, while Yankees ace Cam Schlittler and the Brewers‘ Jacob Misiorowski were recognized as their leagues’ top pitchers.

Amazon unveiled a new lineup of Alexa-powered devices on Wednesday, including a 16-inch Echo Show, a digital photo frame, and an alarm clock with a customizable display. The company also upgraded its Echo speakers, adding smart-home hub capabilities to the standard Echo Dot and a camera to the Echo Studio for Alexa’s visual AI features. The launch comes as Amazon expands its hardware lineup to compete with Apple’s push into the smart home industry.

The world of Jumanji is coming out of the game in Jumanji: Open World, the third and final installment in the franchise’s reboot trilogy. The newly released trailer shows the jungle’s dangers spilling into the real world, forcing its familiar players to confront a threat beyond the game itself. Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan return, with Jake Kasdan directing. Jumanji: Open World hits theaters on Dec. 25.

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Mary J. Blige is partnering with Primary Wave Music on her catalog of recordings and compositions, spanning hits from her 15 studio albums. The deal covers songs including “Family Affair,” “Real Love,” “Be Without You,” and “I Can Love You,” while giving the nine-time Grammy winner access to Primary Wave’s resources for marketing, branding, publishing, and sync licensing. The partnership comes as Blige continues her Las Vegas residency, extended through February 2027.

Amanda Seyfried has been named a house ambassador for Tiffany & Co., adding the luxury jeweler to her growing list of fashion partnerships. The actress makes her debut in the brand’s 2026 holiday campaign, “Love Is a Gift,” which includes a short film directed by Derek Cianfrance. Seyfried recently wore Tiffany jewelry to the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

Idris Elba is teaming up with Google and Curious Refuge through his Akuna Learning initiative to launch a free AI filmmaking program for creators in five African countries: Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and South Africa. The 50-week program combines online training, mentorship, and project development, with selected films receiving production funding. Backed by $1 million from Google, the initiative will help emerging filmmakers build their skills while retaining ownership of their work. Applications close Nov. 15.

Saquon Barkley has exited his investment in Polymarket after the NFL prohibited players from holding financial stakes in prediction-market companies, the Philadelphia Eagles star told Front Office Sports. The league’s gambling policy bars players from investing in or endorsing platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi, which it treats as gambling entities. The NFL’s stance contrasts with other major leagues, including the NBA and MLB, which have struck partnerships with certain operators.

Rapper Rod Wave is expanding into athlete representation, signing Arkansas freshman guard Abdou Toure to his Mainstay Sports Agency. The partnership began after Wave reviewed highlights of the highly touted recruit, who ranked No. 16 in ESPN’s 2026 class rankings. Toure, a former standout at Notre Dame High School in Connecticut, said trust and family values helped seal the deal.

eBay shares jumped more than 5% in after-hours trading Wednesday after the company beat Q3 earnings and revenue estimates while forecasting a strong holiday quarter. Revenue rose 14% year over year to $3.2 billion, as gross merchandise volume (GMV) rose 15% to $23.2 billion. Fashion remains a key growth driver, with luxury delivering double-digit GMV gains in watches and handbags. Following its Depop acquisition, eBay generated approximately $9 billion in U.S. fashion GMV over the past 12 months.

eBay reported $3.2 billion in Q3 revenue, up 14% year over year, as gross merchandise volume (GMV) rose 15% to $23.2 billion. Fashion remains a key growth driver, with luxury delivering double-digit GMV gains in watches and handbags. Following its Depop acquisition, eBay generated approximately $9 billion in U.S. fashion GMV over the past 12 months. The company says it is now the leading online marketplace for secondhand luxury fashion sales in the U.S. and U.K.

YouTube generated $11.2 billion in advertising revenue in Q3, up 9.2% year over year, as growth slowed from 13% in the previous quarter and 15% a year earlier. The platform also surpassed 150 million YouTube Premium and Music subscribers globally, including free trials, up from 125 million in March 2025. Parent company Alphabet reported $127.6 billion in total revenue, missing Wall Street estimates of $128.2 billion.

Versace is bringing back Atelier Versace’s runway show in January, marking Pieter Mulier’s couture debut for the Italian fashion house. The collection will be presented during Paris Couture Week, scheduled for Jan. 25-28, with the exact date and venue still to be announced. It will be the label’s first dedicated Atelier Versace runway show since 2016 and a first major look at Mulier’s creative direction following Prada Group’s acquisition of the brand last year.

Netflix has released the official trailer for its six-part Pride and Prejudice adaptation, starring Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy. The series revisits Jane Austen’s classic romance, with Olivia Colman and Rufus Sewell playing the Bennet parents. Dolly Alderton, author of Everything I Know About Love, wrote and executive produces the series, directed by Heartstopper’s Euros Lyn. The adaptation premieres on Netflix on Dec. 3.

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Christian Pulisic is set to extend his stay at AC Milan, with the USMNT star nearing a new contract through 2031, ESPN reports. The 28-year-old joined the Italian club from Chelsea in 2023 for approximately $24.4 million and has since recorded 44 goals and 28 assists in 141 appearances. Pulisic, now a key figure for both club and country, was Milan’s leading scorer during the 2024-25 season.

Sundance has unveiled a 2027 Legacy lineup celebrating independent film classics for its first festival in Boulder, Colorado. The slate features restored works from Christopher Nolan, Alfonso Cuarón, and Justin Lin, including Memento, Y tu mamá también, Better Luck Tomorrow, Real Women Have Curves, and Dogtown and Z-Boys. Letterboxd joins as a co-presenter of the program, which runs Jan. 27-31. The festival takes place Jan. 21-31, with additional Legacy programming to be announced.

Wendy’s shares surged 15% after an investor group led by Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management offered $1.4 billion to take the burger chain private. The group, which includes BlueFive Capital, Sixth Street Partners, and franchisee Flynn Group, proposed paying $7.35 per share, a 20% premium to Tuesday’s closing price. Trian and its affiliates already own 16.25% of Wendy’s. The offer follows six consecutive quarters of same-store sales declines and a 65% stock drop over two years.

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