ESPN has locked down longtime NFL Network insider Ian Rapoport, according to Front Office Sports. The Worldwide Leader, which secured its $3 billion purchase of NFL Network in January, reportedly is finalizing a multiyear deal to retain Rapoport, whose contract is up at the end of April. Rapoport, 46, is the first NFL Network employee to reach … Read more
It’s hard not to be clothes-minded when it comes to artificial intelligence. The sophisticated science is sneaking into every aspect of our everyday lives, from job hunting to finding a date — and now, the fitting room. No need to set foot outside your home to shop for new duds — and no need to wonder if everything … Read more
Italian luxury group Prada is set to make a decision this week about a potential takeover of smaller rival Versace, a source close to the matter said on Sunday, as the negotiations enter a final phase. A deal to buy Versace, owned by New York-based Capri Holdings, would unite two of the biggest names in Italian fashion. Italy’s Corriere … Read more
Since day one, Lainey Wilson has always been true to her roots. After nearly 14 years in the entertainment industry, the country music star has noticed that people are now craving “authenticity” when it comes to cowboy culture – and she’s here for it. In a new interview, the 32-year-old singer-songwriter opened up about fully embracing this … Read more
There are two reasons to write a business book, according to Brad Stone, author of “The Everything Store.” You’re either writing a thriller or a how-to-manual. In “The Nvidia Way,” veteran technology journalist Tae Kim manages to do both. Kim charts the improbable rise of Nvidia from a fledgling three-person ‘90s era graphics chip startup, … Read more
The Eagles WAGs were having a blast until the Falcons beat the Eagles in a last-minute comeback, 22-21, on Monday night. Some of the girlfriends and wives of the players enjoyed green jello shots while tailgating outside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, as seen in photos and videos on Instagram. “A heartbreaking loss,” Jordan Britt … Read more
This ain’t Texas, but we can sure dress like it is. Beyoncé’s country renaissance has spurred a widespread revival of Western style after releasing two country songs, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages,” earlier this month and announcing an entire upcoming country album to be released in March. The “Daddy Lessons” singer — who just became … Read more
Add Tony Romo and wife Candice Crawford to the growing list of celebs eager to check out Lionel Messi in action. In what appeared to be a rare public appearance for the couple, they were spotted at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on Sunday, where Messi’s Inter Miami squad defeated FC Dallas in a Leagues … Read more
Broadway’s Playbill has exited Twitter stage left after Elon Musk’s messy takeover. The monthly magazine — which also provides official programs for Broadway, most of off-Broadway and other art institutions — announced Friday that it will no longer use Twitter, citing the social media’s recent surge of “hate, negativity and misinformation.” “In recent weeks, Twitter, Inc. … Read more
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images With an apparent “NXT” rebrand on the horizon, it looks like what’s old is new again. Bryan Alvarez reported on Wednesday’s “Wrestling Observer Live” that the upcoming “NXT” Halloween Havoc event is now being branded as an “NXT” TakeOver. According to Fightful Select, “NXT” TakeOver: Halloween Havoc is scheduled for Saturday, October 22nd, … Read more