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Baywatch and the Rockford Files are both getting reboots; Baywatch has an open casting call this week, visit NextBigMovieStar.com
What is happening at Wendy's? Reports they are closing 300 more locations in first half of this year
actor James Van Der Beek passed away from cancer battle; best known for roles in Dawson's Creek and movie Varsity Blues
Ford Motors best selling ev is the Mustang Mach-E as Ford announces 5 new models under $40k
The companies have confirmed the merger of xAi, which also owns X (formerly Twitter) social media platform, into Space X
Planters Peanuts Nutmobile is hiring "Peanutters" for 2026 nationwide full-time brand ambassadors
actress Catherine O'Hara passes away, known for the mom in Home alone movie, Beetlejuice movie, and Schitt's Creek, she was just 71
Lincoln Lawyer renewed for 5th season as season 4 set to start Feb. 5th on Netflix
Tesla to stop production of two car models, the S and X, to produce more robots
FAT Brands, owner of Twin Peaks and numerous other brands, files for bankruptcy
Elon Musk claims the Optimus robots will be available to the public by the end of 2027; projected price $20-30k
Amanda and Kyle from Bravo network's Summer House have announced they are divorcing after 4 years, met on season 2 in 2018
Sphere Entertainment announced its second sphere project in the U.S. which will be located in Maryland; an Abu Dhabi location is in pre-construction
a Popeyes Chicken franchise in Florida is filing for bankruptcy, based in Miami they own 150 locations in Florida and Georgia
Netflix and Sony sign huge streaming deal
Harry Styles has announced a new disco-themed album, sparking a frenzy ahead of his upcoming residency at Madison Square Garden
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Delta Airlines and the Las Vegas Sphere team up on Delta Sky360 Club (see below)
NY state will require mental health labels on social media platforms, joining CA., Minnesota, and Australia
Russell Brand gets additional charges regarding rape and sexual assault, now a total of seven charges involving six women
Jim Beam announced it will pause production at its flagship distillery for the duration of 2026, Visitor center and restaurant will remain open
Disney and OpenAi strike licensing deal for Disney characters use in Sora
New air taxi service being planned in south Florida, visit ThirdCoastModels.com to read details
Robinhood teams with Gopuff to offer same day cash delivery for customers; $6.99 fee
Sabrina Carpenter to star in and produce movie musical 'Alice in Wonderland' with Universal Studios
Amazon partners with FanDuel to integrate real-time betting features into Prime Video's new 11-year coverage deal of the NBA & WNBA
Johnnie Walker Scotch Whisky announces global partnership with Sabrina Carpenter (see photos below)
Delta & Sphere
Delta Airlines and the Las Vegas Sphere team up on Delta Sky360 Club, which isn't a single airport lounge but a network of exclusive, premium hospitality spaces in major sports and entertainment venues like Sphere, Truist Park, Crypto.com Arena, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, offering inclusive food, drinks, and premium seating for high-end experiences and corporate entertaining, tied to Delta's brand and SkyMiles loyalty program.
Key Features:
- Exclusive Access: Entry is typically for premium ticket holders (courtside, glass seats) or VIPs, not general Delta Sky Club members.
- All-Inclusive Experience: Includes gourmet food (tapas, carving stations, classics), premium beverages (beer, wine, cocktails), and often non-alcoholic options.
- Premium Amenities: Offers private entrances, upscale dining, unique views, in-seat service, and sometimes exclusive event access.
- Location-Specific: Found at venues like Sphere (Las Vegas), Truist Park (Atlanta Braves), Crypto.com Arena (LA Lakers/Clippers), and Madison Square Garden (NY Knicks/Rangers).
- Corporate & Loyalty Perks: Serves as a prime spot for corporate entertaining and offers SkyMiles members unique access through SkyMiles Experiences.
In essence, it's Delta's way of extending its premium service to large-scale entertainment events, providing a luxury environment within the venue itself, distinct from their airport Sky Clubs.
Starbucks strike grows
Hundreds of Starbucks baristas walked off the job around the country to join the strike against low pay. Employees in 34 cities in 3800 locations have join the strike according to the union. Now hitting 180 stores in 130 cities in total.
Hermes Heir sue LVMH, others
An heir to the Hermes family fortune has filed a civil lawsuit against LVMH, its CEO Bernard Arnault, and others related to a stock battle that has been going on for over a decade. The heir believes he was wrongfully stripped of shares of Hermes stock now valued at 14 billion euros (about $16 billion in U.S. money). In October of 2010 LVMH took a 17% stake in Hermes, later it acquired about 23% of the company. In 2011 the family got together and formed a holding company to prevent a full takeover of the company. In 2013 the French government fined LVMH 8 million euros for not disclosing the initial stake they held in Hermes. By 2014 the battle ended with LVMH giving up their stake in Hermes by distributing the shares to its own shareholders. Somewhere within the mix this heir claims his shares were somehow transferred without his knowledge. Nobody seems to know what happened. Police are investing as well.
Game-fixing, Mob-linked rigged poker games
The FBI and prosecutors announced indictments and arrests of 30 individuals including some current and former NBA players and coaches after yearlong investigations into game-fixing and mob-linked rigged poker games. Those currently connected with the NBA have been placed on "immediate leave" while some of the mob families involved include Bonanno, Genovese, Lucchese and Gambino. Keep up with the ongoing breaking news at espn.com and SI.com
Real Estate moves
According to The Hollywood Reporter, real estate power couple Barron & Tessa Hilton move to Compass Real Estate; Compass recently announced the acquisition of Anywhere Real Estate after Anywhere failed in it's bid to acquire Douglas Ellison home of the tv famous Altman brothers from Bravo tvs Million Dollar Listing show.
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Return of the apps
Update to this story: HBO Max which changed its name to Max a few years ago is changing it back to HBO Max this Summer.
Coporate is going all out on new apps and improving content on the old ones this year. Fox corporation is launching a new app called Fox One which will include all Fox networks and sports for streaming. This means all Fox sports channels, Fox "news", Fox weather, Fox networks all available in one spot.
ESPN is launching a new app featuring all the ESPN channels you get on cable but the price will start at $29.99 a month. You really have to be dedicated for this one. But you can combine with Disney+ and ad-supported Hulu for $35.99 a month to get more. ESPN+ will still be available for $11.99 a month and can be bundled with Disney+ and Hulu for $16.99 a month with commercials.
Finally Peacock, they are picking up some NBA games this fall but with a new look. Real-time stat overlays, a scorecard feature and Courtside live will be added.