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NBA superstar Stephen Curry has parted ways with his longtime shoe partner, Under Armour, and is now taking his Curry Brand independent. The Golden State Warriors guard first signed with Under Armour in 2013, launching his namesake brand as a subsidiary of the company in 2020. He signed an extension with the brand in 2023 that had the potential to extend into a lifetime deal worth up to $1 billion, but Under Armour CEO Kevin Plan said Thursday’s announcement is “the right moment to let what we created evolve on [Curry’s] terms.”

Disney plans to boost its content spending by $1 billion next year, reaching $24 billion, as competition for viewership heats up. In its latest quarterly report, Disney posted $22.5 billion in revenue and $3.5 billion in operating income. Streaming growth was strong, with Disney+ subscribers up 3.8 million to 132 million and Disney+ plus Hulu totaling 196 million. Direct-to-consumer revenue rose 8% to $6.2 billion, while operating income jumped 39% to $352 million. Even so, Disney’s stock fell nearly 8% by market close on Thursday.

The average Formula 1 team is now worth $3.42 billion, a 48% hike from last year and more than double the 2023 average. Sportico notes Ferrari remains the most valuable at $6.4 billion, followed by Mercedes at $5.88 billion and McLaren at $4.73 billion. F1 teams now surpass MLB franchises in average value, ranking behind only the NFL and NBA among global sports leagues. Industry insiders say the sport’s rapid growth is benefiting all teams.

Questlove has hinted that new music from late neo-soul singer D’Angelo may be on the way. Speaking ahead of the 2025 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony last weekend, the multi-hyphenate and longtime collaborator suggested there are unreleased tracks in the works, describing the upcoming material as having D’Angelo’s recognizable mix of classic soul and futuristic sound. The comments come amid reports that D’Angelo had been quietly building songs for a follow-up to his 2014 album Black Messiah.

Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson are joining forces once again for a new Prime Video series called Good Sports, a 12-episode weekly sports talk show premiering Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. ET. Following their memorable Olympics coverage on Peacock in 2024, the duo will bring humor and chemistry to a broader range of topics, discussing storylines across everything from the NFL to the NBA to local pickup games. The show will feature athlete and celebrity interviews, sports commentary, highlights, and original comedy segments, streaming globally each Tuesday on Prime Video.

Bentley Motors has named Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo as its new ambassador for the UK and Europe. In his new role, Gakpo will help promote the luxury car brand’s modern vision and advanced craftsmanship, following a recent visit to the Crewe factory to experience Bentley’s engineering up close. His appointment follows other recent high-profile additions to Bentley’s creative and ambassadorial team.

The Detroit Lions announced Thursday a multi-year partnership with Eminem and his longtime manager, Paul Rosenberg, to oversee talent decisions and production for the team’s Thanksgiving halftime show through 2027. Although no announcement has been made on who will take the stage in two weeks, the Detroit natives promise to help make the show a major cultural highlight. 

Nearly 30 years after Face/Off, John Woo and Nicolas Cage are reuniting for Gambino, a crime biopic about notorious New York mob boss Carlo Gambino. Written by George Gallo and Nick Vallelonga, the project follows Cage as Gambino, a Sicilian butcher’s son who quietly influences the city’s underworld. The story unfolds through the eyes of Pulitzer-winning journalist Jimmy Breslin, who investigates Gambino’s life after his death. WME Independent is launching the feature for sales at this week’s American Film Market.

NBCUniversal unveiled Thursday the launch of the new NBC Sports Network (NBCSN), a 24/7 channel dedicated to major live sports and NBC Sports programming. The network officially debuts Monday, first to YouTube TV subscribers, with Xfinity and other TV distributors to follow. NBCSN will roll out a strong slate of marquee events, including Monday night NBA games, key MLB matchups, Premier League action, WNBA coverage, major college football and basketball, and golf’s biggest stages like the U.S. Open and The Open Championship. It will also include Gold Zone coverage for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Winter Games.

The DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga has partnered with TikTok to strengthen the digital presence of the Bundesliga and Bundesliga 2, aiming to reach younger, more digital audiences. The Bundesliga’s TikTok reach has already grown by 227% over the past season, with September 2025 marking its best month yet. Under the new partnership, the league will launch a dedicated TikTok microsite and an expanded search hub featuring interactive tools, match data, and club content. The DFL also plans to more than double its video output, including match highlights, interviews, and behind-the-scenes footage.

Sarah Jessica Parker is the 2026 recipient of the Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award, celebrating her decades-long contributions to television.. A six-time Golden Globe winner for her work on Sex and the City as both actress and producer, Parker will be recognized on Jan. 8, just ahead of the 83rd Golden Globes on Jan. 11. Helen Mirren will also be honored at the same event with the Cecil B. DeMille Award during the new special Golden Eve.

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Vinciane Ngomsi

Vinciane Ngomsi is a Staff Writer at Boardroom. She began her career in sports journalism with bylines at SB Nation, USA Today, and most recently Yahoo. She received a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Truman State University, and when she's not watching old clips of Serena Williams' best matches, she is likely perfecting her signature chocolate chip cookie recipe or preparing a traditional Cameroonian meal.