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Mbappé Leaves Nike to Join On for Football Expansion — 19hMbappé left Nike after a deal dating to 2006 for On, saying football "led me to one of the biggest changes in my life"; first boots planned for 2027.

Jared Kim Mbappé ending a long Nike deal to try On feels like a risky bet, especially waiting until 2027 for the first boots.

Macklemore Removed From Sheeran Stadium Dates — 4dMacklemore was cut from Ed Sheeran's remaining Loop Tour dates after his Sept. 4 Free Palestine set at MetLife; he says Robert Kraft rallied stadium owners to force the drop.

Priya Raman Fans who bought tickets months ago shouldn't lose out because one artist decided to make a statement on stage.

Bank of England pauses gilt sales until 2027 while keeping 2034 unwind target — 1dThe Bank of England has redesigned its quantitative tightening plan, halting long-dated gilt sales and steering the unwind toward shorter and medium maturities while targetting zero long-dated holdings by 2034; it will pause open-market sales and potentially sell via the Debt Management Office to smooth supply and avoid weak pricing. The changes, unfolding over about eight years, aim to reduce the Asset Purchase Facility and manage higher borrowing costs while maintaining a clear path for investors and taxpayers.

Charli XCX Plans Six-Date 2027 European Tour — 6dCharli XCX says the six-date 2027 UK and Europe leg is a deliberate choice to protect her mental and physical health, apologizing to fans while stressing she must honor her truth as an artist. The tour runs six dates in Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam and Paris with Audrey Hobert as opener, following the release of her Music, Fashion, Film era.

Waystar explores sale that could return firm to private ownership — 3dWaystar announced September 15, 2026 it is exploring a sale that could return it to private ownership after shares fell about 24% year-to-date.

Sam Okafor Selling at a 4.8 billion valuation after all that volatility feels like a direct admission their growth story has stalled.

September 19: Global Milestones, Cultural HistoryEntertainment — 2dSept. 19 is highlighted in country music history with Miranda Lambert’s artist-in-residency at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, certification milestones for stars like Morgan Wallen and Thomas Rhett, and ongoing legacy moments such as the Oak Ridge Boys’ farewell tour; the date also features charitable performances tied to artists like Dan + Shay and Carrie Underwood. In world history, Sept. 19 marks Swami Vivekananda’s Paper on Hinduism at the 1893 Parliament of Religions in Chicago, New Zealand becoming the first self-governing country to grant women the right to vote, and the Hundred Years’ War Battle of Poitiers, all associated with this date.

Metroid Ravenous Announced For Switch 2, Release Date ConfirmedTech — Sep 9, 2026

Tom Gallagher A confirmed release date is a nice change from the usual delays. I'll probably pick this up day one if it stays true to the series.

Metallica Announces 12-City 2027 Stadium Tour — 2dMetallica has announced an expanded 2027 M72 World Tour with multiple North American stadium stops, including a June 12 show at Camp Randall in Madison and dates spanning May through June in cities such as San Antonio, Vancouver, Fayetteville, and Salt Lake City, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as support.

Rachel Meyers Metallica adding more stadium dates in 2027 looks solid, especially with Limp Bizkit and Avatar opening some shows.

L’Oréal Overtakes LVMH as France’s Most Valuable Stock — 3dL'Oréal's about $234B market cap edged LVMH's $232B on Sept. 15, the first non-luxury French lead since 2017, as LVMH shares sat down roughly 35% year-to-date.

Tom Gallagher Seeing a cosmetics company lead again after years of luxury dominance feels like a real shift in French business.

Dortmund Teen Karetsas Returns to Training After Scare — 2dBorussia Dortmund midfielder Konstantinos Karetsas has returned to team training after a medical incident on his Champions League debut with suspected circulatory problems, with the club calling his first group session an important step toward his full return. Dortmund had previously described a period of individual sessions as he recovers, with no immediate indication of a return date.

Harry Styles Extends Together Tour Into 2027 — Sep 9, 2026Harry Styles has announced that 2027 dates for his Together, Together world tour will include final cities as the tour is extended beyond its 2026 run, following his Madison Square Garden residency and Australia dates. The messages to fans emphasize gratitude and anticipation about what comes after this tour, with the final cities set to cap the current cycle.

CBS Sets 2026 Daytime Dates for Soaps and Price Is Right Twists — 5dThe Bold and the Beautiful leads CBS daytime returns Sept. 8; Price Is Right adds Wild Wheel Wednesday and Let's Make a Deal debuts Cash Course with spinning duck, stone toad and octopus.

Sam Okafor Swapping Matlock for the new Cupertino drama feels like a solid shift toward more original scripted shows.

McConnell Returns to Senate for First Vote Since June Fall — 5dKentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, remains out after a June fall and pneumonia, with no concrete timeline for his return. Several officials have floated Sept. 14 as a target for his comeback when the Senate reconvenes, but his office has not confirmed a date and questions about his health and transparency persist.

Blizzard Announces Animated Diablo Netflix Series, Teases More — 6dBlizzard announced at BlizzCon 2026 that an animated Diablo series is in development for Netflix, with hints that Overwatch and Warcraft adaptations may follow. President Johanna Faries says this is just the beginning and that more projects are being discussed, though no release dates have been disclosed yet.

Sam Okafor Blizzard's recent games have been mixed so I'm not holding my breath for these adaptations yet.

Lily Allen Downsized North American Tour Over Low Sales — 3dLily Allen downsized several North American tour dates from arenas to smaller venues due to low ticket sales, with one Montreal show canceled, in order to keep the West End Girl tour on schedule while performing the album in full. She emphasized that promoters use data to forecast demand rather than the artist alone, and she did not want to let down the crew despite the change in plans.

Nicole Kidman reportedly dating investor Michael Reinstein after Keith Urban split — Sep 3, 2026Nicole Kidman is reportedly casually dating businessman Michael Reinstein after her divorce from Keith Urban, with insiders saying she’s having fun and exploring new dating possibilities. Meanwhile, Urban and Kidman are said to be in a much better place post-split, supported by close friends and a sense of renewed stability in her life.

Marcus Bell Good for her, honestly. Divorce is hard enough without the whole world watching you rebuild.

Nucor Guides Q3 EPS Above 2025, Below EstimatesFinance — 3dNucor guided for Q3 2026 earnings of $5.55-$5.65 per diluted share, below analyst consensus, with expected strength in steel mills and steel products and weaker raw materials, and the company has repurchased about 2.03 million shares totaling roughly $1.36 billion year-to-date. Even as near-term guidance is subdued, valuation analysis suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its future cash-flow potential.

Notre Dame and Penn State Big Ten Games Set for Peacock — 4dThe Big Ten slate features Penn State hosting Wisconsin for Homecoming at Beaver Stadium with a 5 p.m. kickoff on Peacock, a first non-noon/3:30 game for the Nittany Lions and a continued run in the series to date. Another marquee matchup has Iowa visiting Michigan at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS, as both programs look to start their conference schedule strong.

Dana Whitfield Michigan at home versus Iowa on CBS should be a strong test for both sides right at the start of conference play.

Titans Postpone Chris Johnson Ring Induction — Sep 11, 2026The Tennessee Titans postponed Chris Johnson’s induction into the Ring of Honor because Johnson and his family cannot travel to Nashville due to his ALS diagnosis, with a future date to celebrate the moment and Sunday’s halftime ceremony still honoring his career. The team emphasized support for Johnson and his wife Brittany as they navigate his condition while plans for the induction are reorganized.

John Hancock raises dividends across five funds, one yielding 9.6% — Sep 2, 2026Five John Hancock funds announced upcoming dividends around Sept. 1: HPS (9.6% yield) and PDT (8.4%) pay on Sept. 30 after a Sept. 11 ex-div date, while JHS yields 5.7% with a Sept. 30 payment and Sept. 11 ex-div date, HTD yields 7.5% with the same dates, and BTO yields 6.7% with a Sept. 30 payout and Sept. 11 ex-div date. The dividend announcements reflect ongoing strategies to provide current income through a mix of dividend-paying equities and fixed-income assets.

Jared Kim HPS at 9.6% is tempting but I always wonder how sustainable those double-digit yields really are long term.

Ariana Grande ends Eternal Sunshine Tour then gets stuck in elevator — 6dAriana Grande capped her Eternal Sunshine Tour with a final London show at the O2, thanking fans and signaling a long pause from public life after 41 dates across the US, Canada and the UK. Moments after the finale she and her team were briefly stuck in an elevator, with her boyfriend Ricky Alvarez helping out, as she reflected on the emotional milestone and her decision to step back from performing.

Sam Okafor Her boyfriend stepping in to help makes the whole story feel more human somehow.

PBOC Plans Metrics to Limit Banks’ Long-Bond Holdings — 4dChina’s central bank plans to add new metrics to the Macro Prudential Assessment to curb banks’ excessive long-dated bond and fund holdings and to monitor deviations between money-market and bond yields, with specific thresholds still under consultation. The move comes as the bond market rallies while global markets sell off, potentially prompting smaller banks to adjust portfolios as regulators tighten risk controls under the dual-pillar framework.

Tesla Schedules October 1 Reveal for Long-Delayed Roadster — 6dTesla has announced October 1 as the reveal date for the second-generation Roadster, with expectations of a potential SpaceX-developed flying demo alongside a road-legal version. The long-delayed halo car has faced years of postponements since its 2017 debut, with reservations and ambiguity about when production will actually begin, even as teasers hint at futuristic thrust capabilities.

Maya Lindstrom A SpaceX flying demo sounds impressive but Tesla should prove they can deliver the road version first before hyping extras.

Patrick Bruel cancels 35-date tour amid rape investigation, denies claims — Sep 1, 2026French singer Patrick Bruel cancelled his 35-date anniversary tour after being placed under formal investigation for rape and other sex crimes, amid protests and mounting pressure from local officials. He said the decision was to prevent dragging audiences and touring teams into the broader debate and insisted he would defend himself in court.

Dana Whitfield Smart move honestly - dragging fans and crew through this circus wouldn't have helped him or them. Court is where this needs to be settled, not on stage.