Celebrities and business tycoons from North America have been investing in European soccer clubs at an increasing rate the last few years, hoping to leverage their increased visibility and deep pockets to change the fortunes of the chosen teams. With Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney successfully propelling Wrexham up the English football pyramid, a number […]
Why BLACKPINK’s Rosé Became The First K-Pop Artist in 20+ Years To Pull Out Of The KOMCA
On February 19, it was reported that BLACKPINK‘s Rosé withdrew from KOMCA (Korea Music Copyright Association). BLACKPINK’s Rosé | Atlantic Records According to an exclusive report from Dispatch, Rosé applied for the termination of her contract with KOMCA on October 31, 2024. After the three-month grace period ended, the termination of her contract was confirmed on January […]
61 US startups became unicorns in 2024: Here’s the full list
Despite the tight venture capital market, unicorns are still being created every month. Using data from Crunchbase, CB Insights, and PitchBook, TechCrunch tracked down the newly minted unicorns so far this year. The list includes Elon Musk’s xAI, which is already valued at a staggering $ 24 billion, as well as a good number of […]
Grimace and the Mets, explained: Why McDonald's character became New York's unofficial mascot during 2024 turnaround
From the Swinging Friar in San Diego to the Phanatic in Philly, the MLB has its fair share of iconic mascots. The most recent entrant to this exclusive club also happens to be a character from the McDonald’s universe. What some might describe as a plush purple personified pear, Grimace is the fast food-baseball crossover […]
Josh Heupel coaching history: How ex-Oklahoma QB, OC became Tennessee head coach after playing career
Tennessee coach Josh Heupel will hide the emotion the best he can. Heupel is the centerpiece of the buildup for Saturday’s matchup between No. 6 Tennessee and No. 15 Oklahoma at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium on Saturday. That is saying something considering the Vols are a national championship contender with Heisman candidate Nico Iamaleava and […]