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Boardroom is a sports, media and entertainment brand co-founded by Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman and focused on the intersection of sports and entertainment. Boardroom’s flagship media arm features premium video/audio, editorial, daily and weekly newsletters, showcasing how athletes, executives, musicians and creators are moving the business world forward. Boardroom’s ecosystem encompasses B2B events and experiences (such as its renowned NBA and WNBA All-Star events) as well as ticketed conferences such as Game Plan in partnership with CNBC. Our advisory arm serves to consult and connect athletes, brands and executives with our broader network and initiatives.

Recent film and TV projects also under the Boardroom umbrella include the Academy Award-winning Two Distant Strangers (Netflix), the critically acclaimed scripted series SWAGGER (Apple TV+) and Emmy-nominated documentary NYC Point Gods (Showtime).

Boardroom’s sister company, Boardroom Sports Holdings, features investments in emerging sports teams and leagues, including the Major League Pickleball team, the Brooklyn Aces, NWSL champions Gotham FC, and MLS’ Philadelphia Union.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is taking his music taste to Spotify, becoming the platform’s first-ever guest editor with Heat Check by SGA. The Oklahoma City Thunder star curated 50 tracks spanning established names and emerging artists, with monthly updates planned. The launch also kicks off a broader partnership, including an exclusive interview about his musical influences and a forthcoming conversation on the impact of Drake’s Take Care ahead of its 15th anniversary.

Jensen Huang has stepped down as CEO of Nvidia, ending a more than 30-year run at the chipmaker he co-founded. The departure follows revelations of two extramarital affairs, including one reportedly involving a suspected Chinese spy, that have added to scrutiny surrounding the company. CFO Colette Kress will serve as interim CEO while Nvidia searches for a permanent successor. Huang will also leave the board, with shares falling as much as 12% in the wake of the news.

Michael B. Jordan is stepping into Steve McQueen’s iconic role in a new take on The Thomas Crown Affair, with Amazon MGM unveiling another trailer for the upcoming thriller. Jordan directs, produces, and stars as a debonair art thief who enters a high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse with an insurance investigator played by Adria Arjona. The film reimagines the classic heist story with a personal revenge plot and an original score by Jon Batiste.

Watch the full trailer here. >>>

Star Wars is heading to Cosm’s immersive entertainment domes in March 2027, ahead of the original film’s 50th anniversary. The launch kicks off a new multi-year, multi-film deal between Disney and Cosm, which will reimagine A New Hope with 12K visuals, immersive sound, and surrounding environments inspired by iconic locations from the film. Cosm is developing the experience with Lucasfilm, Industrial Light & Magic, and creative studio MakeMake.

Paris Saint-Germain and Bentley Motors have agreed to a partnership running through 2028, bringing the British luxury automaker into the club’s portfolio as an official partner of its men’s first team. The two-season deal will connect football and automotive craftsmanship through collaborative products, creative initiatives, and exclusive experiences for their global audiences.

CJ McCollum is adding a broadcasting role to his NBA résumé, joining Prime Video as a player contributor for the 2026-27 season. The Atlanta Hawks guard and 13-year veteran will make select studio appearances across NBA on Prime, starting Friday on NBA Nightcap. A former NBPA President and 2016 Most Improved Player, McCollum brings an active player’s perspective to a growing roster of current and former NBA voices on Prime.

Manchester United is closing in on a deal to hire U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino, according to the Associated Press, after firing manager Michael Carrick amid the club’s worst Premier League start in history. United hopes to finalize the appointment before Pochettino leads the U.S. in its upcoming matches. The move would be a setback for USMNT, as Pochettino signed a contract extension through the 2030 World Cup.

Brad Pitt will star in Connector, a new Apple Original Films feature directed by Darius Marder (Sound of Metal). Set in 1970s New York, the film follows an ironworker who takes on forces larger than himself. Pitt will also produce through Plan B Entertainment alongside Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner, with Marder co-producing. The project is in development and could become Pitt’s next film following his upcoming slate of releases.

Netflix has set a Dec. 8 release date for The Baddest Speechwriter of All, Stephen Curry‘s directorial debut, and dropped a new trailer for the documentary on Thursday. Co-directed with two-time Oscar winner Ben Proudfoot, the Sundance Grand Jury Prize-winning film tells the story of Clarence B. Jones, the trusted adviser and speechwriter to Martin Luther King Jr., exploring his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, including his work on the opening paragraphs of King’s iconic “I Have a Dream” speech.

Catch the trailer here. >>>

Grand Theft Auto VI has reportedly generated more than $1 billion in preorder revenue ahead of its release next week. Sensor Tower estimates that over 10 million copies have been purchased across PlayStation 5 and Xbox, with PS5 accounting for roughly 75% of preorders. The figures put Rockstar’s highly anticipated sequel on pace for a massive launch, though publisher Take-Two Interactive has not independently confirmed the estimates.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Thierry Henry are teaming up with filmmaker Matthew Vaughn to executive produce Day 1s, a new soccer comedy series ordered by Paramount+. Starring Damian Lewis, the 10-episode series follows a young player who reaches the Premier League while bringing along the friends who supported him before fame and fortune. The project marks the first television production from Ronaldo and Vaughn’s UR-Marv Studios, with Vaughn directing the pilot.

MotoGP is moving its U.S. media rights to ESPN under a new two-year agreement with Liberty Media, beginning in 2027. The deal brings the motorcycle racing championship back to ESPN after its most recent U.S. run on Fox Sports, with coverage spanning the network’s platforms and Disney+. The agreement also expands an existing relationship between ESPN and MotoGP in Latin America.

Apple is adding a dedicated UFC section to its Apple Sports app, expanding its coverage as combat sports gains momentum. Launching ahead of this weekend’s UFC 334 at Madison Square Garden, the feature will provide live fight updates, full event cards, fighter profiles, records, and round-by-round scoring. Users can also track fights through iPhone lock-screen widgets and connected Apple Watch devices.

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