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Substack has landed a nine-digit investment that will further its commitment to independent creator content. The newsletter platform has announced a $100 million Series C funding round that will be used to develop and upgrade the platform’s suite of features.

Investors at Bond and The Chernin Group led the round, which will install Bond partner Mood Rowghani on the Substack board. Other participants included Andreessen Horowitz, LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul, and Skims Co-Founder Jens Grede.

Substack launched in 2017, establishing itself as one of the first platforms to cater to the growing community of newsletter writers. In the eight years since, the company led by Co-Founders Hamish McKenzie, Chris Best, and Jairaj Sethi has built out a full complement of features, transforming Substack into a multimedia hub replete with revenue streams.

Notable improvements have included a native video player and tools for marketers. A recent update heightened Substack’s similarities...

Substack has raised $100 million in funding as the newsletter platform continues to position itself as a place for journalists and creators to retain independence.

The funding, which is the company’s series C round, was led by investors at technology investment firm Bond and Peter Chernin’s The Chernin Group. Other participants include Vc firm Andreessen Horowitz; Rich Paul, CEO and founder of Klutch Sports Group; and Jens Grede, CEO and co-founder of Skims, the apparel company co-founded by Kim Kardashian.

The round values Substack at $1.1 billion and brings its total funding to date to about $200 million.

The funding comes as Substack has been doing outreach to journalists, as well as creators nervous about the TikTok ban. Four months ago, the platform hit more than five million paid subscriptions, up from four million in November 2024.

In announcing the funding, Substack co-founders Chris Best, Hamish McKenzie, and Jairaj Sethi, also took...

King James will be back on the court in the fall.

LeBron James’ agent said Sunday that the NBA legend is exercising his $52.6 million player option to return for a record-setting 23rd NBA season and eighth with the Los Angeles Lakers. “LeBron wants to compete for a championship,” Rich Paul, who is president of UTA-backed Klutch Sports Group, told ESPN.

James, 40, is the NBA’s all-time leader in points scored and next season could pass Robert Parish for most games played, needing just 50 more to break that record. He also has four league Mvp awards and four NBA championships — a total he’s eager to increase.

“He knows the Lakers are building for the future,” Paul told the sports outlet. “He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. … “We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate...

LeBron James is staying with the Los Angeles Lakers for another season and he’s set to head into his 23rd NBA season for 2025-26.

The 40-year-old basketball player has been playing for the Lakers since 2018 and he won an NBA Championship with the team in 2020. Now, he’s hoping for another one before he retires!

LeBron‘s massive salary for the season has been revealed.

Keep reading to find out more…

ESPN reports that LeBron exercised his $52.6 million player option for the upcoming season.

LeBron‘s agent Rich Paul told ESPN, “LeBron wants to compete for a championship. He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we’ve had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.

Adele and Rich Paul are stepping out for the evening.

The engaged couple made a quick dash out to their ride after grabbing dinner with a group of friends at Stella restaurant on Saturday (June 7) in Los Angeles.

For their outing, the 37-year-old “Rolling in the Deep” singer wore an all black outfit while the 44-year-old sports agent wore a gray outfit, black T-shirt, and a black baseball hat.

Adele has been laying low and out of the spotlight while on an indefinite break from music following the conclusion of her Las Vegas residency late last year. The last time we have photos of her out in public was in February at a Lakers game with Rich.

If you were unaware, Adele and Rich have been romantically linked since 2021. After months of speculation, Adele finally confirmed in August of last year that she and Rich are engaged.

Timothée Chalamet’s Oscar nomination for Best Actor was a big deal, so big that Cartier threw him a lavish party to celebrate. But what started as a star-studded affair took an interesting turn when poker entered the chat.

Timothée Chalamet donning the mustache for Marty Supreme | image: A24

Among the A-listers in attendance was none other than Tobey Maguire, who casually showed up to Chalamet’s game night. And if you know anything about Hollywood, you know that Tobey Maguire + poker is practically a genre of its own, books have been written, and movies have been made. So, what happened when the Spider-Man star sat down at the table? Here’s how it all played out.

How Tobey Maguire made Timothée Chalamet’s big night ever more legendary!

Timothée Chalamet‘s Oscar nomination called for a grand celebration, and Cartier delivered! But instead of the usual buttoned-up black-tie dinner,...

Adele and her partner Rich Paul made a stylish courtside appearance at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Utah Jazz game at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The couple, known for keeping their relationship relatively private, looked effortlessly chic as they enjoyed a night of basketball.

Adele exuded classic Hollywood glamour, donning a sleek all-black ensemble paired with statement gold jewelry and her signature voluminous waves.

Paul, a powerhouse in the sports industry as one of the NBA’s top agents, complemented her style in all-black, completing his look with crisp sneakers.

The couple’s appearance comes amid an exciting time for both of them. Adele recently wrapped up another successful leg of her Las Vegas residency, Weekends with Adele, which has been widely praised for its intimate performances and stunning production. Meanwhile, Paul continues to make major moves in the sports world, representing some of the biggest names in basketball,...

Adele sat in courtside seats alongside Rich Paul for a monumental Lakers game!

The engaged couple watched as basketball player Luka Dončić made his debut with the Lakers during a game against the Utah Jazz on Monday night (February 10) at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Luka was traded to the Lakers by the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis. He helped the Lakers secure a major win over the Jazz.

For those who don’t know, Adele‘s fiance Rich is a sports agent who represents Lakers star LeBron James. They’ve attended many games together throughout their relationship!

Adele is currently on an indefinite break from music following the conclusion of her Las Vegas residency late last year. We just learned who will be filling the Colosseum at Caesars Palace next!

The world of music is filled with artists churning out record-breaking songs and showcasing amazing live shows. However, amidst all of this, it’s often the unscripted gestures that truly capture the hearts of the public. One such moment occurred during an Adele show, when the singer stopped to give a hug to a doctor.

Adele via @adele/Instagram

While many were initially left confused, the singer soon revealed that he was, in fact, the one who helped deliver her son. This moment left many emotional and showcased just how pure and appreciative the singer was toward the man who brought her child into the world.

Adele’s emotional on-stage moment when she stopped to hug her obstetrician

At a very young age, British singer Adele achieved remarkable success in the industry. From songs like Hello and Someone Like You, she has time and again proved just how powerful her singing and songwriting skills are.

Following Adele’s 100th and final performance of her Las Vegas residency, the “Hello” singer expressed her gratitude to her supporters during her two-year run in a social media post shared Monday.

“Las Vegas you’ve been so good to me,” Adele shared in a post, along with a video chronicling her Weekends With Adele shows at the Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace. “This residency went on to mirror what 30 was about — lost and broken to healed and thriving! Seems so fitting in the end. The only thing left to...

No one knows what Adele will do now that her two-year Vegas residency is done — perhaps least of all Adele.

The singer told her final audience at Colosseum Theatre at Caesars Palace on Saturday night that “I will miss you terrible” and “I don’t know when I’m next going to perform again.”

“I’m not doing anything else,” she added, per fan video from the event. “I’m actually shitting myself about what I am going to do. I don’t have any fucking plans.”

Adele’s “Weekends With Adele” residency ran from November 2022 to November 2024, with two performances every week. Over the summer, she told fans she would take a break from new music when the residency concluded. On Saturday, she said “of course I’ll be back, the only thing I’m good at is singing. I just don’t know when I want to next come onstage.

It has been an emotional weekend for pop stars, with Adele bidding adieu to her Las Vegas residency, and Taylor Swift ending her Toronto Eras Tour run with a teary goodbye.

Adele delivered a tearful speech on Saturday night, Nov. 23, during her final Weekends With Adele Las Vegas residency show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace. In video captured by a fan from the night, Adele began with a sip of wine before she delivered a moving speech about her Vegas journey.

“I’m so sad this residency is over...

After another extended trip to Sin City, Adele is officially on vocal rest for the foreseeable future.

On Saturday, the 16x Grammy winner performed the final show in her Weekends with Adele Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace, sharing a heartfelt goodbye with her adoring fans at the Colosseum.

“I am so sad that this residency is over, but I’m so glad that it happened,” raved Adele in video from the concert. “I really, really am. It got off to such a f—ing rocky, rocky, rocky way. It was one of the worst years of my life ever … in my life, it was the worst year of my life. I was being punched around, it was f—ing horrible. And I was told it was career suicide and that Vegas would never forgive me for doing something so last-minute. But we were talking as a team earlier, which...

The sports docuseries craze is hitting the college circuit, with USC star JuJu Watkins set to star in and executive produce an upcoming documentary series for NBC and Peacock.

The series, On the Rise: JuJu Watkins, will premiere its first two episodes on Saturday. Nov. 23. at 3 p.m. on NBC, just ahead of the broadcast of the USC vs. Notre Dame basketball game. Episodes three through six will be exclusive to NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service.

The series, from Klutch Sports, Uninterrupted and 4.4.Forty, will “give people more insight into who I am, my values and my story, because I take so much pride in it,” Watkins tells The Hollywood Reporter in an interview.

But it is also quietly carving out an entirely new model for the sports doc, with most previous projects connected to all-time-great players or historic moments, or perhaps a current behind-the-scenes series like Netflix’s Starting 5.

The 2024 Baby2Baby Gala at the Pacific Design Center was a seriously star-studded event, and we’ve got all the pics that you’ll want to see.

The annual event took place on Saturday evening (November 9) in West Hollywood, Calif. More than 60 stars were in attendance.

Since the guestlist was so crowded, we pulled together photos so that you could easily see who was there and what they wore!

Head inside to see all of the photos…

Keep scrolling to see photos of everyone at the event…

Katy Perry

Fyi: Katy is wearing Versace.

Miranda Kerr and Evan Spiegel

Fyi: Miranda is wearing Pamella Roland SS25 Rtw.

Anna Kendrick

Fyi: Anna is wearing Monique Lhuillier and Anita Ko jewelry.

Emma Grede

Fyi: Emma is wearing Alaïa FW24 Rtw.

Nicole Richie

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Fyi: Jessica is wearing Zuhair Murad RE25 and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.

Kelly Rowland

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The stars were out en masse for the 2024 Lacma Art+Film Gala held at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Saturday night (November 2) in Los Angeles.

Kim Kardashian, Laura Dern, Andrew Garfield and Blake Lively were among the A-listers in attendance at the annual event, which brings together notable figures from art, film, fashion and entertainment.

Keep reading to find out more…

The gala’s proceeds “go toward underwriting Lacma’s initiative to make film more central to the museum’s curatorial programming, while also funding Lacma’s broader mission. This includes exhibitions, acquisitions, and educational programming, in addition to screenings that explore the intersection of art and film.”

This year’s event honored “artist Simone Leigh, whose multifaceted practice situates questions of Black female-identified subjectivity at the center of contemporary art discourse, along with the visionary auteur Baz Luhrmann.”

Keep scrolling below to see all of the stars...

It’s the time of the season for end-of-the-year budget decisionmaking around Hollywood, in a year that’s already seen cutbacks across the industry, from the C-suite to administrative roles.

United Talent Agency, the Beverly Hills-based Big 3 firm run by CEO Jeremy Zimmer, is undergoing some cuts and is parting ways with about 10 agents whose contracts were not renewed, a source says. And two high-profile departures at the agency were also announced internally recently, including the exit of the executive who had been the co-lead on UTA’s sports division.

Andrew Thau, who spent nearly two decades at the agency and co-headed UTA Sports, is leaving the company. “Andrew will be with us until the end of the year to assist in the transition and will continue to consult for UTA through part of 2025,” wrote agency president David Kramer in a memo to staff obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. That sports division,...

The new Netflix docuseries Starting 5 offers an inside look at the lives of five NBA players during the 2023-24 season, including Los Angeles Lakers icon LeBron James. Executive produced by James company, Uninterrupted, alongside partners like Peyton Manning's Omaha Productions and Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground, the series showcases James' life both on and off the court. Due to the sheer amount of time he's been of relevance to the sport and the face of the Lakers, there's long been speculation as to when he'll part ways with the team, and the NBA in general.

As viewers witness James navigating a season filled with both challenges and personal moments, as revealed in Starting 5, questions about how long he will continue playing for the Lakers naturally arise. The 38-year-old, who remains one of the most influential figures in the league, keeps fans eager to know whether...

Near the end of fashion week, and a day before the VMAs, New York is even more bustling than usual. At Manhattan’s Sei Less, Detroit rapper Babyface Ray and I got a glimpse of just how popular he — and upscale Asian food — are in the industry. A slew of celebs and industry heads walked down into a private room on the restaurant’s lower level: Sacramento Kings forward Demar Derozan, rapper Jason Martin (fka Problem), Def Jam CEO Tunji Balogun, CAA’s Shawn “Pecas” Costner, and a couple of...

They say life is a journey with unexpected twists and turns. Well, Shannon Sharpe is living proof that this old adage rings true. For over two decades, he has been a high-energy force in the media world. And with the launch of his podcast, Club Shay Shay, he’s become the life of the party, conversing with celebrities and athletes.

Shannon Sharpe | Credit: Club Shay Shay/YouTube

His latest antics have not only kept fans on their toes but also ensured that he’s the main course of many media feasts. Sharpe recently found himself in a bit of a pickle after his Instagram account was allegedly hacked. Adding to the buzz, Sharpe made headlines in July when he issued a heartfelt apology to Megan Thee Stallion. It seems he had slipped up with a rather untasteful joke about her on Club Shay Shay.

Shannon Sharpe’s Apology To Megan...

Star athletes, rappers and trendsetters gathered at the inaugural Tunl Gala during New York Fashion Week on Thursday night at Tribeca’s Spring Studios, for an evening hosted by Roc Nation’s Lenny Santiago and basketball star Chloe Pavlech. Tunl — named after athletes’ pre-game “tunnel fits” — is a new media platform blending media and e-commerce, where sports and fashion intersect. The Hollywood Reporter served as media partner for the event, which was thrown in partnership with Spotify.

Representing the essence of Tunl’s brand, the venue transformed into a club-like lounge with a “tunnel walk” and guests were treated to fruity cocktails upon entering. Inside, there were previews of merch, Spotify-branded photo ops and a Zales + Prince collaborative installation, which included a stunning display of a lavender-colored tennis racket adorned with diamonds. The Tunl Gala also featured bars offering D’USSÉ-based cocktails, and chopped cheese sandwiches— a New York City...

Much to the upset of her loyal fans, Adele has confirmed she’s preparing to take a hard-earned break.

As the Grammy Award winner wrapped up her Munich residency on Saturday, Adele announced that following her upcoming Las Vegas return, she will be taking an indefinite hiatus from performing.

“But after that, I will not see you for an incredibly long time, and I will hold you dear in my heart,” she said in a TikTok clip from the show.

The announcement comes ahead of of her return to the ‘Weekends with Adele‘ Las Vegas residency, running from Oct. 25 to Nov. 23. Two years into the ongoing residency, Adele said in July that she plans to take a break after the upcoming run of shows.

“I don’t have any plans for new music at all,” she told Germany’s Zdf public broadcast service. “I want a big break after this...

As a longtime friend of Adele’s future husband Rich Paul (and general music lover), it’s no surprise that LeBron James would pop up at one of the shows on her Munich residency (get tickets here). After all, he deserves a break after leading the Team USA men’s basketball team to a gold medal at the Paris Olympics last week.

Based on footage that’s surfaced online, it looks like the concert LeBron attended was hit with heavy rain, but it’s clear he was unbothered. Prepared for the occasion, he simply broke out a massive umbrella and continued vibing out to the music. In the clip below, LeBron goes hard while Adele performs “Set Fire to the Rain.” How appropriate.

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Though Adele recently said she doesn’t have “any plans for new music,” it wouldn’t be out of the question for LeBron...

The 16-time Grammy winner and fans’ all-time-favorite mezzo-soprano singer Adele is all set to start a new chapter in her life with his longtime boyfriend Rich Paul. As she revealed during her concert in Munich, after three years of dating, she is now engaged to the 42-year-old sports agent and the founder of Klutch Sports Group, and is on her way to tie the knot with him soon.

Rich Paul with Adele. | @richpaul/Ig.

Surprisingly enough, diving deeper into this couple’s private life and luxury, the Skyfall singer is nearly twice as wealthy as her fiancé. But even with this difference in the duo’s respective net worths, they are going pretty strong—both in their relationships and careers. That said, perhaps one day they could even compete with Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s billion-dollar empire!

Adele and Rich Paul’s Stunning Net Worth Analysis

One of the most influential artists of the 21st century,...

It seems congratulations are officially in order for Adele and Rich Paul.

The Grammy-winning artist seemingly confirmed she and her boyfriend of three years are engaged, during a show in Munich, where she’s currently doing a monthlong residency in a custom-built stadium.

According to social media posts from the performance, Adele read aloud a sign from a fan that said, “Will you marry me?” To which she replied, before showing off her left hand, “I can’t marry you because I’m already getting married, but I appreciate it.”

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to a rep for Adele.

Adele and Paul first sparked dating rumors in July 2021 when they were photographed at an NBA Finals game together. They confirmed their relationship on Instagram a couple of months later when the artist shared a photo of the two of them.

While they have kept their relationship mostly private,...

Adele has officially addressed the swirling engagement rumors about her relationship with sports executive Rich Paul. The confirmation came during her concert in Munich, Germany, on August 9, when a fan playfully proposed to the Grammy-winning singer. Adele responded with a smile, saying, “I can’t marry you, I’m already getting married,” while showcasing a ring on her left hand.

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Adele is engaged!

The 36-year-old singer confirmed she’s getting married to Rich Paul while speaking to fans at her third Munich concert on Friday (August 9) in Germany.

Adele‘s relationship status has been in question for quite some time as she’s referred to Rich as her “husband” in the past. Rumors emerged a few weeks ago that the couple finally got engaged when she was seen wearing a large diamond ring on that finger.

Now, Adele is speaking out for the first time!

Keep reading to find out more…

The moment happened after a fan in the crowd at Adele‘s concert proposed to her. She responded, “I can’t marry you, because I’m already getting married. But I appreciate it very, very much.”

Watch the video Here! She was wearing a Cong Tri dress during the show.

For those who don’t know, Adele and Rich...

Hello from the other side, I think Adele’s ’bout to tie the knot – yup, it perfectly fit the melody, just sing it. Anyway, word on the street is that the global superstar and mom to one is engaged to her longtime partner, Rich Paul. Slow and steady wins the race they say, and Rich Paul may have just won the fair hand of Adele.

Rich Paul – Proposed To Adele With A “Four Carat Gold Ring”

Something tells me that Adele’s next album is going to be a bit more upbeat than her last one, which explored her painful divorce and becoming a single mother.

“Adele immediately said ‘Yes’ – then FaceTimed friends and family to share the happy news,” Clemmie Moodie, The Sun Assistant Editor, announced. “Pals expect the pair to host an elaborate bash towards the end of next year.”

Rich Paul may not have set fire to the rain,...

The rumors surrounding Adele’s relationship with sports agent Rich Paul have been buzzing recently, especially with reports from The Sun claiming that Rich proposed to Adele in London with a four-carat diamond ring. Adele was recently seen in London, where she managed to evade paparazzi and hide her engagement ring with a golden purse. Speculation about their engagement intensified after Adele referred to Rich as her “husband” on stage, though it was reportedly an inside joke. After accepting his proposal, the couple celebrated with champagne at Chiltern Firehouse.

In terms of her career, Adele has expressed a desire to focus on other creative pursuits instead of music for a while, announcing she has no immediate plans for new music. She will, however, perform a series of residency shows in Germany at the Munich Messe Arena from August 2 to August 24, marking her return to Europe after several years.

Adele’s...

LeBron James is taking less so his Los Angeles Lakers can do more.

The 20-time NBA All-Star reached agreement today to play on a contract below the maximum level he was eligible to sign for. The hope is the Lakers can avoid salary cap restrictions down the line, ESPN first reported.

James signed a two-year extension worth $101.35 million. He could have taken a $104 million max deal, according to the media outlet.

The Athletic reported the new contract also comes with a player option and a 15% trade kicker.

James reportedly wants the Lakers to acquire an “impact player,” according to his agent, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. So far, that hasn’t happened, as the team swung and missed in its efforts to entice Klay Thompson or DeMar DeRozan in free agency.

Thompson’s new home is now with the Mavericks, and ESPN reported Saturday night that DeRozan is going to the Kings on a three-year,...

Klutch Sports Group and agency founder Rich Paul have been sued for allegedly not paying fees to a former veteran agent, who used to head NBA contract negotiations and engineered more than $1 billion in deals.

Ex-Klutch agent Mark Termini, in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday in Ohio district court, accuses Paul of breach of contract for failing to pay him more than $4.9 million on fees for deals he says he negotiated, including LeBron James’ $154 million 2018 contract that saw the star sign with the Los Angeles Lakers.

In 2019, United Talent Agency bought a majority interest in Klutch, with the agency continuing to operate under its own brand and expanding into representation of athletes in other sports. Paul was named head of UTA Sports as part of the deal. The agency’s clients include LeBron James, Anthony Davis and DeAndre Hopkins.

According to the complaint, Termini was asked in 2012 to oversee contract negotiations for Klutch,...

Pop singer Adele demolished and reconstructed her $58 million Beverly Hills mega-mansion, which she bought from Rocky star Sylvester Stallone in 2022. However, the singer kept one iconic feature – Stallone’s swimming pool statue of his famous boxing character Rocky.

The 18,587-square-foot home has undergone an extensive remodel two years after the Grammy-winning singer bought it with her husband, sports agent Rich Paul. Adele, who has not yet moved into the estate, is paying millions for significant renovations.

One prominent remnant of Stallone’s ownership is the outdoor swimming pool area featuring his iconic, life-sized sculpted statue of Rocky Balboa, the character from his popular film franchise. Last year, Stallone told the Wall Street Journal he had planned to take the statue, but Adele “really wanted” to keep it.

When Adele acquired the home, it already had an enormous footprint with eight bedrooms and 12 bathrooms. However, the singer has expanded it further...

UTA has named Bob Roback, a veteran music and tech exec and entrepreneur, as its chief operating officer.

Reporting to CEO Jeremy Zimmer and President David Kramer, Roback will also be a partner and join UTA’s board of directors.

As COO, Roback will oversee overall business operations as well as areas like growth, strategy and technology.

Roback’s career spans content, digital consumer services and consumer products, as well as B-to-b platforms and marketplaces. Most recently, he spent seven years as CEO of Ingrooves Music Group, a music and marketing business that is now part of Universal Music Group. Prior to that, Roback served as president and a member of the board of directors of Fender Musical Instruments Corp. He also co-founded several companies, including Dashbox, The Media Farm and Launch Media, which became Yahoo Music.

“I’m delighted to welcome Bob Roback to UTA,” Zimmer said in the official announcement.

Klutch and UTA Sports are adding a slew of top European footballers to their portfolio.

UTA has acquired Roof (it stands for Representatives Of Outstanding Footballers), adding a slew of global soccer stars to its portfolio of top athletes.

Roof, which has about 150 clients across Europe’s “Big Five” leagues — English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, Italian Serie A, French Ligue 1, and German Bundesliga — will continue to operate under its own brand name and with its existing leadership team, who will become UTA shareholders.

Co-founder and managing director Björn Bezemer will also be named head of Klutch Global Football, working with Klutch founder and co-head of UTA Sports Rich Paul and UTA COO and co-head of UTA Sports Andrew Thau, who run the agency’s sports representation business, and will oversee Roof.

“When you have an opportunity to get into the most popular sport in the world with the...

With the European Championships due to start in Germany on Friday, UTA has netted the country’s biggest soccer agency.

The Beverly Hills-based company has bought Representatives Of Outstanding Footballers (Roof), which will sit within its sports portfolio. Roof represents English Premier Leagues players such as Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk, Arsenal’s Kai Havertz, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and recent Champions League finalist Niclas Füllkrug, who is among numerous Bundesliga stars on its books.

In total, Roof has around 150 clients across Europe’s ‘Big Five’ leagues and is especially strong in the Bundesliga, where it is the market leader. Around 130 are players with the other 20 coaches and managers.

The company has offices in Munich, London and Madrid, and will continue to operate under its own name and founding leadership team, who will become shareholders in UTA as they look to expand the brand further internationally.

Here’s what’s coming up on “60 Minutes” airing on Sunday, June 2, 2024, from 7:00-8:00 Pm Et/Pt on the CBS Television Network:

Fake Electors

Following President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election, Republicans in seven states, including Wisconsin, took unprecedented action by casting fake electoral votes for Donald Trump. Correspondent Anderson Cooper investigates Wisconsin’s fake presidential electors and interviews Andrew Hitt, an attorney and former GOP state chair, who claims he and his fellow fake electors were deceived into signing the documents. Special counsel Jack Smith alleges the fake votes were part of a larger plan orchestrated by Donald Trump and his conspirators to overturn the election. Produced by Sarah Koch.

A Prisoner of Iran

Margaret Brennan conducts the first interview with one of the five American prisoners freed from Iran last fall. Emad Shargi’s harrowing story sheds light on the challenges of bringing citizens home,...

Taking cues from The Cosby Show’s iconic spinoff A Different World but updated for some 30 years later, Grown-ish, the Black-ish spawn premiered on Freeform in January 2018 by following Yara Shahidi’s Zoey Johnson, Dre (Anthony Anderson) and Bow’s (Tracee Ellis Ross) firstborn, to college. Similar to its predecessor, Grown-ish tackled many controversial topics, including university investment in the prison system, drug use, pre-nil exploitation of college athletes, sex, the value of college and more, but did so with a fresh voice and perspective.

Zoey’s college world included her competing love interests — woke Black campus activist Aaron (Trevor Jackson) and ultimate hipster Luca (Luka Sabbat) — as well as Latina Republican Ana (Francia Raìsa), Jewish rebel Nomi (Emily Arlook), first-generation Indian American and all-around hustler Vivek (Jordan Buhat), Olympic-bound South Los Angeles track stars Jazz and Sky (sisters Chloe and Halle Bailey, who perform the show’s theme song) and later,...

Adele snacks on popcorn while sitting courtside at the Denver Nuggets Vs Los Angeles Lakers basketball game held at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night (April 27) in Los Angeles.

The 35-year-old singer joined her sports agent beau Rich Paul at the game, which is part of the first rounds playoffs.

If you didn’t know, Rich‘s Klutch Sports Group represents several players on both the Nuggets and the Lakers, including Denver’s Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Aaron Gordon, and LA’s LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Also seen sitting courtside at the playoffs game were Leonardo DiCaprio, who was seen taking a phone call at one point, Amy Adams and Corey Gamble.

The Lakers defeated the Nuggets, 119-108, in the fourth game of the series. The Nuggets are currently leading the Lakers in the series, 3-1, with three more games set for this week.

Earlier this month, Adele announced the...

On Oscar night, details matter. Who are you wearing? What are you nominated for? Who won? Just don’t expect everyone to know the answers.

“What movie won?” Rick Hilton asked as he and wife Kathy Hilton assumed position at the end of a glamorous queue to get into Vanity Fair’s 30th anniversary Oscar party in Beverly Hills on Sunday after 10 p.m. They asked their son, Kathy says, but no clue. Fortunately, a gentleman standing directly in front of the couple had the answer. “It was Oppenheimer,” he said, not mentioning the awkwardness of Al Pacino’s best picture reveal. Some details can be saved for Monday morning. Plus, there are more rapid-fire questions to field.

What movie is that? Is it based on a true story? Who was the emcee?

“Oh, Jimmy Kimmel. I like him,” Rick said, smiling, in a totally relatable moment because who doesn’t love Jimmy Kimmel?...

Los Angeles’ Frieze week got off to a hot start in a fairly chill environment: a roller rink.

“I’m so glad Jimmy finally found a place to entertain in!” cracked James Corden, regarding the estate of super-producer/entrepreneur Jimmy Iovine. The former Late Late Show host played emcee to a crowd that included a rare fusion of music and art royalty: Ed Ruscha, Brian Grazer, Katie Couric, Joel Madden, Benny Blanco, Bob Geldof and sports agent Rich Paul, aka Adele’s partner.

All convened at the sprawling Bel Air manse of Iovine for an art auction, co-hosted by Dr. Dre, to raise funds for a revolutionary education program. In 2013, Iovine and Dre (born Andre Young) opened the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy, a novel university program fusing art, tech and business. In 2022, the duo went a step further, opening their own magnet high school in Leimert Park: the Iovine and Young Center.

It’s the beginning of the end for grown-ish.

In a teaser released Thursday for the Freeform series’ swan song, Junior (played by Marcus Scribner) declares he’s “no longer the little brother.” He’s not grown-ish, he’s grown! (Watch teaser above.)

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The sixth and final season returns Wednesday, March 27 (10/9c), for its final run of episodes.

Paramount+ has released the trailer for the final season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” debuting April 4 with the first two episodes.

The series’ description reads, “The fifth and final season will find Captain Burnham and the crew of the U.S.S. Discovery uncovering a mystery that will send them on an epic adventure across the galaxy to find an ancient power whose very existence has been deliberately hidden for centuries. But there are others on the hunt as well…dangerous foes who are desperate to claim the prize for themselves and will stop at nothing to get it.”

The cast includes Sonequa Martin-Green, Doug Jones, Anthony Rapp, Mary Wiseman, Wilson Cruz, David Ajala, Blu del Barrio and Callum Keith Rennie. Elias Toufexis and Eve Harlow are featured as recurring guest stars.

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Singer-songwriter Beyonce and Jay-Z looked every bit the Hollywood power couple, as they posed up a storm at LeBron James’ star-studded birthday bash. The ‘Halo’ hitmaker and ‘Empire State of Mind’ rapper were amongst an A-list guest list. ‘Someone Like You’ songstress Adele was in attendance, joined by thought-to-be husband Rich Paul, reports ‘Mirror.co.uk’.

Comedian Kevin Hart and NBA star Draymond Green were also among famous faces at the glitzy get-together. But it was Beyonce that turned heads with a mesmerising ensemble, dazzling guests with sparking accessories and bright clothing that emulated Barbie.

Looking straight out of Greta Gerwig’s ‘Barbie’ film set, Beyonce looked pretty in pink, covered in rhinestones dotted all over her Missoni mini dress.

As per ‘Mirror.co.uk’, putting on a leggy display, Beyonce flashed some skin as she posed for a slurry of snaps on Instagram. Sharing the glaring get-up with her 319million fans,...

Rich Paul is celebrating!

The superstar agent rang in his 42nd birthday on Saturday night (December 16) at a West Hollywood, Calif. venue alongside many stars, including his girlfriend Adele.

The couple was photographed looking all dressed up at the event.

Many of the Klutch Sports Group clients were in attendance at the star-studded event as well full of athletes and entertainers, and were seen exiting the premises after the party.

Click through to find out who was celebrating with Rich Paul and Adele…...

Klutch Sports Group has acquired sports agency Rep 1 Baseball as UTA’s sports partner looks to expand beyond its stronghold in basketball and football representation.

The deal calls for Rep 1 CEO Chris Koras to serve as head of Klutch Baseball. Rep 1 was founded in 2015 and represents such players as Rafael Devers, Devin Williams, Andrés Giménez, Gabriel Moreno, Starling Marte, Freddy Peralta and Leody Tavares.

“We believe in the transformative power of sports, and this move into baseball aligns perfectly with our commitment to excellence, innovation, and best-in-class representation for the world’s most talented athletes,” said Rich Paul, founder of Klutch Sports and co-head of UTA Sports. “The game of baseball has a special place in the hearts of sports fans around the world, and we’re thrilled to extend Klutch’s reach into this sport and to welcome Chris, the team, and their clients to Klutch.”

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UTA-backed Klutch Sports Group has acquired sports agency Rep 1 Baseball, using it as a foundation for a newly formed division, Klutch Baseball.

Chris Koras, CEO of Rep 1 Baseball, will serve as the Head of Baseball for the new division. In 2019, UTA made an investment in Klutch, which was founded by Rich Paul. In addition to serving as CEO of Klutch, Paul is also Co-Head of UTA Sports.

Rep 1 has negotiated more than $2 billion in contracts for a number of top-tier Major League Baseball players. The dollar value of contracts has surged in recent years, highlighted just days ago by the record-smashing signing of Shohei Ohtani by the Los Angeles Dodgers for $700 million.

Founded in 2015, Rep 1 has become a leading agency for professional baseball players from North America and Latin America. Its clients include Rafael Devers, Devin Williams, Andrés Giménez, Gabriel Moreno, Starling Marte, Freddy Peralta, Leody Tavares and 2023 first round...

UTA and its strategic partner Klutch continues to be active in the M&a space.

The talent agency’s strategic partner Klutch Sports has acquired Rep 1 Baseball, a full service sports representation agency focused on professional baseball players.

Klutch will form a new division, Klutch Baseball, which will be led by Chris Koras, the current CEO of Rep 1. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We believe in the transformative power of sports, and this move into baseball aligns perfectly with our commitment to excellence, innovation, and best-in-class representation for the world’s most talented athletes,” Klutch CEO and co-head of UTA Sports Rich Paul said in a statement. “The game of baseball has a special place in the hearts of sports fans around the world, and we’re thrilled to extend Klutch’s reach into this sport and to welcome Chris, the team, and their clients to Klutch.”

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Singer-songwriter Adele shared gratitude for her partner Rich Paul’s late mother in an acceptance speech.

On Thursday, the ‘Easy on Me’ songstress accepted the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women in Entertainment Gala and thanked his late mother, Minerva Martin, for raising her son to be a “proper man”, reports People magazine.

“I actually have many men in my life who I love and who love me, but in the spirit of this morning and in fear of bras being burned, I’m gonna thank their mothers and not them,” shared the Grammy winner, 35. “I would like to thank Minerva Martin,” she continued. “Thank you to them for raising [a] good man who [does] not think that a woman’s power diminishes their own.” The ‘Hello’ singer concluded: “That’s a proper man. Thank you”.

As per People, Adele and Paul were first seen together publicly...

Singer-songwriter Adele shared gratitude for her partner Rich Paul’s late mother in an acceptance speech.

On Thursday, the ‘Easy on Me’ songstress accepted the Sherry Lansing Leadership Award at The Hollywood Reporter’s Annual Women in Entertainment Gala and thanked his late mother, Minerva Martin, for raising her son to be a “proper man”, reports People magazine.

“I actually have many men in my life who I love and who love me, but in the spirit of this morning and in fear of bras being burned, I’m gonna thank their mothers and not them,” shared the Grammy winner, 35. “I would like to thank Minerva Martin,” she continued. “Thank you to them for raising [a] good man who [does] not think that a woman’s power diminishes their own.” The ‘Hello’ singer concluded: “That’s a proper man. Thank you”.

As per People, Adele and Paul were first seen together publicly...

Even on her day off, Adele, the regular person, can’t escape Adele, the superstar singer.

It’s Monday, and she rolls into one of her favorite Beverly Hills restaurants for lunch, makeup-free with her hair pulled back. She’s in an oversized, comfy, long black coat, and the only real giveaway are her long sharp black nails. And, of course, her screeching laugh.

But then her song, the sweeping ballad “One and Only,” from her 21 era, comes on.

She laughs. “Every time Rich travels,” she says of her partner, sports superagent Rich Paul, with whom she lives in Beverly Hills, “the airplanes always play my music, and we can’t work out if it’s because they know that we are together, or if it’s just what they do.”

Later, the power pop ballad “Set Fire to the Rain,” plays in the background.

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