Culture

Alicia Keys Performs 'Empire State of Mind' at Knicks Championship Parade

The 17-time Grammy winner and Hell's Kitchen native closed the Knicks' championship celebration at City Hall with 'Empire State of Mind,' the unofficial New York anthem, on June 18.

Culture

Rolex Raises Prices Across Full Lineup by Up to 8 Percent

Rolex raised list prices on gold and two-tone watches for the second time in 2026, driven by gold's surge from $2,000 to nearly $5,600 per ounce in under three years. Steel references were left unchanged.

Culture

CAA and TPG-Backed Integrated Media Launch $250M Compound Creative Holdings

CAA and TPG-backed Integrated Media Company launched Compound Creative Holdings, a $250 million firm that will buy and grow creator-led media studios and brands, with CAA veteran Tucker Brown as managing director.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: Travis Barker's Vans Old Skool, the U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills, FIFA's World Cup Album, and Anthropic's IPO Filing — June 18, 2026

Travis Barker's white Vans Old Skool releases at $90, the U.S. Open tees off at Shinnecock Hills with Scottie Scheffler chasing the career Grand Slam, and Anthropic confidentially files for an IPO at a $965 billion valuation.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: England Opens Its World Cup vs. Croatia, the Air Jordan 5 "University Blue", Spielberg's Disclosure Day at $44M, and Meta Rents Google's AI Chips — June 17, 2026

England opens its 2026 World Cup against Croatia in Texas, the Air Jordan 5 'University Blue' returns June 20 at $220, Spielberg's Disclosure Day debuts to $44 million, and Meta agrees to rent Google's AI chips.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: Knicks Win the NBA Title, Nike's Cryoshot X2 World Cup Collection, JAY-Z's Reasonable Doubt at Target, and Anthropic's $965B Valuation — June 16, 2026

The Knicks win their first NBA title since 1973 with Jalen Brunson as unanimous Finals MVP, Nike's Cryoshot X2 World Cup collection hits wide release at $200 a pair, and Anthropic clears a $965 billion valuation and confidentially files for an IPO.

Culture

Garth Brooks Explores Sale of Music Catalog Valued at Up to $2 Billion

Garth Brooks is exploring a sale of his music catalog valued at up to $2 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported, a rare package that includes both the masters and publishing rights he still owns.

Sneakers

StockX Opens First New York Store in SoHo

StockX reopened its SoHo flagship at 237 Lafayette Street as a retail store with 300 curated products and in-store bidding — a pivot from authentication hub to curated retail experience.

Culture

Drake Moves to Buy Back Full Ownership of OVO

Drake's OVO apparel brand, which generates more than $50 million in annual revenue, is in advanced talks to sell a 50 percent stake to a major licensing company — following the same playbook that turned Rocawear and Sean John into cautionary tales.

Culture

Cash Money and No Limit Records Announce Joint Arena Tour

Cash Money and No Limit Records announced a 17-date fall arena tour with Master P, Birdman, Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, B.G., and Boosie — the first joint tour for the two New Orleans hip-hop dynasties.

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French Montana Backs GoFundMe for NYC Cab Driver Attacked During Knicks Celebration

French Montana initiated a GoFundMe for Noureddine Bitat, a 59-year-old NYC cab driver who was attacked and had his taxi destroyed by a mob celebrating the Knicks' Game 4 win near Madison Square Garden.

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LVMH's CHAMP Fund Takes Minority Stake in Athlete Apparel Brand Rhoback

CHAMP, a $500 million fund backed by LVMH's L Catterton and more than 250 athletes, invested nearly $50 million in activewear brand Rhoback — the profitable, $150 million brand's first outside capital ever.