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Bad Bunny dominated the Latin Grammy Awards on Thursday night in Las Vegas, winning five trophies, including Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos, which celebrates Puerto Rican musical roots. He dedicated his wins to the youth of Latin America. Argentinian duo Ca7riel and Paco Amoroso also earned five awards. Other major honors went to Karol G for Song of the Year, Alejandro Sanz for Record of the Year, and Paloma Morphy as Best New Artist.

Sony Pictures has acquired the rights to Labubu, the popular “cute-ugly” monster plush brand, with plans to develop a feature film that could launch a new franchise. The project is in very early stages with no producers or filmmakers yet attached, and it’s still unclear whether the movie will be animated or live-action. Created by artist Kasing Lung and popularized after Pop Mart began producing the toys in 2019, Labubu has grown into a major multi-billion-dollar phenomenon in China and beyond.

The Philadelphia Eagles and Jason Kelce’s Underdog Apparel are releasing a limited-edition clothing line designed by three well-known Philly artists — Eric “HEAVYSLIME” Kenney, Paul Granese, and Kees Holterman. Launching Friday in Eagles pro shops, the collection features tees and sweatshirts inspired by the team’s classic Kelly Green era. All pieces come from Underdog Apparel’s U.S.-made core line, celebrating the city’s creative energy and “underdog” identity.

Walmart confirmed Friday that John Furner will become President and CEO of the company on Feb. 1, 2026, succeeding Doug McMillon. Furner has also joined the company’s board, effective immediately. McMillon, who took over in 2014 and has helped Walmart’s sales increase nearly 300% during his tenure, will retire at the end of January 2026 but remain on the board until the next shareholders’ meeting. He will also continue advising Furner through 2027.

Olivia Dean, fresh off touring with Sabrina Carpenter, announced Friday her first headlining North American arena tour, The Art of Loving, set for summer 2026. The tour begins July 10 in San Francisco and stops in major cities including Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Toronto, and more before ending in Austin on Aug. 28. Pre-sale access opens Tuesday for mailing list subscribers, with general tickets available Nov. 21. The Grammy Award nominee will donate $1 from each ticket to support Jamaican communities affected by Hurricane Melissa.

Early box office numbers suggest Now You See Me: Now You Don’t may edge into the No. 1 spot this weekend after earning $2.1 million in Thursday previews, ahead of Now You See Me 2’s 2016 start. Paramount’s The Running Man remake followed closely with $1.9 million, with both films tracking above $20 million for the weekend. Critics’ scores are comparable, with The Running Man slightly ahead. The original 1987 Running Man opened to $8.1 million and ultimately reached $38.1 million domestically.

MLS will shift to a summer-to-spring schedule starting in 2027, aligning the league with major global soccer calendars. The league is working with the MLS Players Association on the transition plan and will debut a new regular-season format that mixes international soccer traditions with North American sports elements. MLS is also considering updates to the MLS Cup Playoffs, though nothing is finalized yet. 

Charles Leclerc has launched his first personal apparel line, CL16, named after his initials and racing number. Serving as creative director, he oversaw everything from design sketches to fabric choices and campaign visuals. The limited-edition collection draws inspiration from his European upbringing and 1990s style, offering “timeless” pieces that reflect his personal taste. CL16 is available now, with items priced from €48 to €150.

A new app called diVine, backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, is reviving the spirit of Vine by restoring over 100,000 original six-second looping videos. Users will also be able to create profiles and upload new Vines, but the platform will block suspected generative-AI content to keep videos authentically human-made. Funded through Dorsey’s nonprofit, the project focuses on experimental, open-source tools designed to reshape social media.

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge and Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani dominated the 2025 MLB Awards on Thursday night, each taking home the MVP award in the American and National Leagues, respectively. Other notable winners included aces Tarik Skubal and Paul Skenes claiming the Cy Young Awards, while Mookie Betts was named the Roberto Clemente Award winner. The evening’s show was followed by an afterparty presented by MGM Rewards and co-hosted by MLB and Boardroom, featuring a performance by Gunna and a DJ set from Brittany Sky.

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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.