Beyoncé Returns to Met Gala as Co-Chair Alongside Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, Anna Wintour

The 2026 Met Gala will celebrate the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Costume Art,” with Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour serving as co-chairs. It marks Beyoncé’s first Met Gala appearance since 2016, while Kidman and Williams continue their streak of regular attendance. The “Costume Art” exhibition will run from May 10, 2026, to January 10, 2027, with the official dress code for the Met Gala, scheduled for May 4, to be announced later.

The NFL announced Wednesday it will return to Munich in 2026 and 2028 to host regular-season games as part of a new multi-year partnership with the city and FC Bayern Munich. The matchups will take place at FC Bayern Munich Stadium, which previously hosted NFL games in 2022 and 2024. Germany remains the league’s largest European market, with over 20 million fans. Berlin is already set to host regular-season games in 2027 and 2029.

The Sundance Institute has unveiled 90 feature films and seven episodic projects for its final festival before relocating from Park City to Boulder, marking a farewell to founder Robert Redford and honoring late comms chief Tammie Rosen. Highlights include Chris Pine’s drama Carousel and Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega’s dark comedy The Gallerist. Nearly half of this year’s films are directed by women, reflecting Sundance’s ongoing commitment to elevating underrepresented voices.

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point to help counter a softening job market, but high inflation and lagging economic data led to unusually sharp internal disagreement. With unemployment rising but inflation still above target, policymakers were split on which issue should take priority, resulting in the most divided vote in six years. Fed officials’ latest projections show they expect only one additional quarter-point rate cut in 2026, similar to their outlook from September.

YouTube TV announced that it will roll out 10 more affordable, customizable programming packages called YouTube TV Plans early next year. Subscribers will be able to mix and match themed bundles, such as sports, news, or family entertainment, so they pay only for what they watch rather than a full traditional bundle. Pricing and the exact launch date have not yet been revealed, but the sports plan will include all ESPN networks.

The WTA and Mercedes-Benz have entered a major long-term partnership beginning in January, marking the most significant commercial deal in WTA history. Mercedes-Benz will become the premier partner and exclusive automobile partner of the tour, appearing at all WTA 1000, 500, and 250 events and aiming to boost the global visibility and growth of women’s tennis. The collaboration aligns with both organizations’ goals to elevate the sport, empower women, and create new experiences for players and fans, building on the WTA’s recent momentum and expanded global engagement.

Louis Vuitton will become the title partner of the Monaco Grand Prix next year, strengthening its connection to the Formula 1 event. The French luxury brand has designed the winner’s trophy travel case since 2021, and its involvement in the sport has accelerated since LVMH’s 10-year global luxury partnership with F1 began this year, including serving as title partner of the 2025 Australian Grand Prix.

Hello Sunshine, in partnership with Ally and the Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ If/Then Initiative, is launching The Rise, a five-part documentary series on the growth of women’s professional sports. The first two installments — WNBA 2024; The Year That Changed Everything and The New Moneyball — will premiere on Peacock on Dec. 15, with the remaining three set for 2026. The series highlights milestone seasons, surging viewership, and key figures in women’s sports through game footage and interviews with athletes, executives, and investors, capturing both the industry’s rapid rise and its decades-long development.

NFL clubs have voted to support the creation of a pro flag football league, authorizing up to $32 million in investment through the league’s collective vehicle, 32 Equity. The move aims to grow flag football, one of the fastest-growing sports globally with 20 million players, and to build on its upcoming Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028. The new organization will provide top male and female athletes with a professional platform, enhancing the sport’s international visibility and appeal.

Serena Williams and Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger are among seven women featured in The CEO Club, a Prime Video docu-series highlighting influential female leaders in fashion, beauty, music, and business. Premiering Feb. 23, the series follows the women as they balance running companies, creative projects, and family life, with episodes exploring leadership, money, and visibility. The show also showcases how personal style drives business, featuring ventures like Winnie Harlow’s Cay Skin, Hilfiger’s designs, and Loren Ridinger’s e-commerce platform.

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