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I don’t think Taylor’s schedule is that bad, it’s basically just 3 weeks of touring with him being off 1 of those weeks, she’ll fly home in between, if they can’t handle that then what’s the point of all this. 

Then she’s off until he’s done, she could even in theory make the Super Bowl if the Chiefs get that far despite being in Japan the night before.They are two secure midish-thirties adults with careers. They probably don’t need to be around each other all of the time, although I am sure it feels good to do so right now.

Some of the attention will die down eventually. It’s just a really nice love story in a time when there’s a lot of bad stuff in the media. I’ve seen people talk about how it almost makes them feel patriotic. You can’t get much more of a quintessential American romance than the football legend and the pop star, both with strong families, both self-made, both hotter than hell and into each other, treating each other with an almost old school sweetness in public.

It’s Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe. Its the American David and Victoria Beckham. It’s being idealized to an extreme, I’m sure. New love can be a beautiful, intoxicating thing, even for people just witnessing it.

They look happy. I hope they enjoy it and it works out. I don’t know enough about Swift to know if she is acting different than normal, but I’ve seen a different Kelce over the last few months.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently graced The 15 and Mahomies Foundation Golf Classic gala in Las Vegas, showing unwavering support for Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, and his wife, Brittany Mahomes. The power couple’s presence added an extra sparkle to the event, drawing attention as they walked hand in hand through the gala venue.

 

Taylor, exuding elegance in a stunning green dress, radiated charm as she accompanied Travis, who sported a longer hairstyle than his usual look from the football season. Their appearance together garnered admiration and curiosity from attendees, amplifying the allure of the charity gala.

During the gala, Travis Kelce, known for his prowess on the football field, displayed his softer side as he took the stage to auction tickets to Taylor Swift’s tour. In a heartwarming moment, he affectionately referred to Taylor as his “significant other,” much to the delight of the audience. Taylor, seated among the attendees, enthusiastically cheered on, adding to the jovial atmosphere of the event.

The auctioneer, Harry Santa, added a touch of humor to the bidding process, eliciting laughter from Travis with his witty remarks about the value of having Taylor Swift cheer for the auction winner. The auction concluded with the sale of the tour tickets for a staggering $80,000, as captured on Harry’s Instagram Story.

It seems Taylor and Travis made the most of their time in Las Vegas, extending their stay to enjoy quality time with Patrick and Brittany Mahomes. A day before the gala, the couples indulged in a double date at Easy’s Cocktail Lounge, further cementing their bond and camaraderie.

Taylor Swift’s bond with Patrick Mahomes’ wife, Brittany, dates back to the 2023 NFL season, fostering a close friendship between the two. Their connection adds a personal touch to Taylor’s support for Patrick’s charitable endeavors, reflecting the warmth and solidarity within their inner circle.

As Taylor Swift gears up for the European leg of her Eras tour in May, she and Travis Kelce have been relishing their downtime, making memorable memories together. From private getaways to Coachella nights, the couple has been seizing every opportunity to unwind before Taylor hits the road once again.

Amidst the excitement surrounding Taylor’s tour, fans have been abuzz with speculation about potential additions to her setlist from her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department. Although Taylor has remained tight-lipped about the rumors, tour rehearsal footage hints at possible surprises in store for her eager audience.

Travis Kelce’s endearing gesture towards Taylor Swift at Patrick Mahomes’ charity gala exemplifies the warmth and camaraderie shared among celebrities. As Taylor embarks on the next chapter of her tour, accompanied by the unwavering support of Travis and her fans, anticipation mounts for the unforgettable moments that lie ahead on the Eras tour stage.

Story of her Kansas City Chiefs quarterback husband, 27, teaching daughter Sterling, 2, how to golf.

 

In the photo, the quarterback wears a white long-sleeve shirt and guides Sterling as she attempts to hit a golf ball on a tee. Brittany simply tagged her husband and left the photo captionless, letting the adorable Story speak for itself.

The Mahomes’ share daughter Sterling and son Patrick “Bronze” Lavon, 6 months old.backyard golf trip. But the day wasn’t just about golfing — Brittany revealed that Sterling has started potty training.

“You need help teeing up the ball?” Brittany asks as daughter Sterling leads her over to her tee in one video. “Right there?” she asks, as Sterling yells “yes!” in response.

In a subsequent video, Brittany says that they’re “attempting potty training today” and captioned the Story, “It’s a good day to have a good day😂🙏.” She points out Bronze as she turns around to show her computer’s screen that shows his room on a monitor inside.In the last video, Brittany shows all the water toys she has out for Sterling, showing a water sprayer and reusable water balloons. “One accident in the house so far,” she wrote across the video. “So we have moved to outside the rest of the day😂.”.

In a revelation, Chris Brown, the Grammy-winning R&B artist, has opened up about the infamous incident involving his assault on Rihanna back in 2009.

Brown, in an exclusive interview with a leading entertainment magazine, disclosed the startling details of what led to the altercation, pointing fingers at none other than rap mogul Jay Z.

The incident, which occurred over a decade ago, sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and tarnished Brown’s reputation.

However, in this candid interview, Brown sheds light on the events leading up to the altercation, providing a perspective that has long been shrouded in mystery.

According to Brown, the altercation was not solely a result of personal issues between him and Rihanna, but rather, it was orchestrated by Jay Z, who allegedly manipulated the situation to serve his own interests. Brown claims that Jay Z, who was Rihanna’s mentor at the time, exerted pressure on him to “handle” Rihanna after rumors surfaced about her alleged infidelity.

The interview delves into the complexities of the music industry, highlighting the power dynamics at play behind the scenes. Brown’s revelations raise questions about the extent to which artists are controlled and manipulated by industry figures, and the consequences of such manipulation on their personal lives.

Moreover, Brown’s decision to come forward with this information after years of silence adds a new layer to the ongoing conversation about accountability and redemption in the entertainment industry. His willingness to confront his past actions and expose the underlying factors behind them marks a significant step towards transparency and healing.

As the interview continues to make headlines, fans and industry insiders alike are left reeling from the bombshell revelations. Many are calling for a closer examination of the role that powerful figures like Jay Z play in shaping the careers and personal lives of artists, and the implications of such influence on the industry as a whole.

In the wake of this shocking revelation, one thing remains clear: the truth behind the incident that shook the music world has finally come to light, sparking a conversation that is sure to reverberate for years to come.

Grammy winner and billionaire entrepreneur Rihanna helped make inclusive sizing and diverse fashion shows sexy with her lingerie and loungewear brand Savage X Fenty.

“I wanted to include every woman. I wanted every woman on the stage with different energies, different races, body types, different stages in their womanhood, culture,” Rihanna told Elle of her 2018 runway show.

Entertainers and models like Slick Woods (who rocked a baby bump), Taraji P. Henson, Gottmik, and Cindy Crawford have graced the “Umbrella” singer’s stage.

Modern designs, unparalleled diversity, an annual avant-garde fashion show that practically shames Victoria’s Secret — this is all great! Unfortunately, a revealing accountability report underlined the company’s appalling ethical practices. Even the most gorgeous of lace teddies can’t distract from that.

Though 501(c)3 nonprofit Remake’s Fashion Accountability Report was released in November 2022 (interestingly, Bad Gal RiRi stepped down as Savage X Fenty’s CEO in 2023), YouTuber Giulia-Christina Philipp — better known as Ready to Glare — brought us back to the report’s findings in a November 2023 video titled “Savage X Fenty is WORSE than SheIn???” With an all too familiar sigh, let’s discuss the evils of fast fashion.

Pop culture commentator Ready to Glare cites Remake’s February 2023 article “Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Scores Worse Than Shein in Ethical Practices,” throughout her video, surprised to see Rihanna’s name associated with an ethics scandal.

The article’s author, Charlotte Kincaid, who considers herself “a sustainable fashion obsessive and raging Rihanna superfan,” was, too, caught off guard by the findings.

Beneath its empowering surface, Savage X Fenty is another irresponsible fast fashion brand. The report, which “measures companies’ actions towards social and environmental justice goals,” gave Savage X Fenty an abysmal score of 4 out of 150 possible points (the higher the score, the better). In 2022, 58 companies were scored with an average scorecard of 14 points.

According to the article, the company demonstrated “an utter lack of transparency and accountability” in all categories, including Traceability, Wages and Wellbeing, Commercial Practices, Raw Materials, Environmental Justice, and Governance.

“The company blatantly disregards industry standards when it comes to social and environmental disclosures, merely noting on its website that products are ‘imported,’” the report reads.

Sadly, it also “lacks even a Supplier Code of Conduct to define guidelines for assessing factories’ compliance with international labor standards, especially in regard to workers health and safety.”

In terms of environmental sustainability, a few items are made with pre-consumer REPREVE recycled fibers. Ultimately, the line “relies heavily on the use of oil-based synthetic materials.” Several products use virgin elastane, polyester, and nylon fabrics, none of which are considered sustainable.

These synthetic materials utilize a non-renewable resource, are energy-intensive to produce, and shed harmful microplastics, polluting our oceans, air, drinking water, and food. Naturally, these microplastics also invade our bodies and the bodies of innocent animals.

If that doesn’t alarm you, sustainable fashion brand Water From Mars released a 2020 article titled “Polyester, Elastane and Acrylic Are Killing Your Immune Cells, Possibly Right Now!”

Additionally, five California governments filed a lawsuit against Savage X Fenty (aka Lavender Lingerie LLC), alleging that it “did not clearly disclose automatic charges resulting from VIP memberships,” as per County of Santa Clara news release. It was also alleged that the brand automatically charged customers without proper consent or notice and “falsely advertised the ability to use store credit.”

Savage X Fenty settled the consumer protection lawsuit, paying $1.2 million in November 2022.

Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s legal teams are vigorously pursuing action against individuals spreading false rumors about their relationship. Lawyers for the pop star and rapper are determined to put a stop to any false claims of infidelity.

The legal action comes in response to widespread speculation that ASAP Rocky cheated on Rihanna, which the couple vehemently denies.

The lawyers are targeting individuals who have been spreading these false rumors, especially on social media platforms.

They have issued legal notices and have instructed their teams to take strong legal action against those responsible for starting or perpetuating these rumors.

The false rumors are said to have affected the couple’s personal and professional lives, causing unnecessary stress and damage to their reputations. Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s legal teams are working tirelessly to combat this misinformation and protect their clients’ interests.

Additionally, the couple has been proactive in asserting their love and commitment publicly. Rihanna has made several social media posts expressing her love for ASAP Rocky, and they have been seen together at various public events, further dispelling the cheating rumors.

In conclusion, Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s lawyers are taking aggressive action against those spreading false rumors about their relationship. The couple is determined to protect their reputation and put an end to the damaging effects these rumors have had on their personal and professional lives. They continue to publicly display their love and commitment to one another, reinforcing the falsehood of the infidelity claims.

In a recent interview, Rihanna has finally shared the reasons behind her apparent conflicts with other celebrities.

The successful singer and fashion mogul opened up about her interactions with fellow stars and set the record straight about the misunderstandings that have fueled rumors and speculation.

Rihanna explained that her conflicts with other celebrities arise from a sense of competition within the entertainment industry. She acknowledged that there is often a limited amount of space and opportunities, and this can create tension between artists vying for success.

The “Umbrella” singer emphasized that her willingness to fight is a result of her determination to secure her place at the top and maintain her success.

Furthermore, Rihanna revealed that her clashes with other celebrities also stem from personal issues and misunderstandings. She highlighted the fact that being in the public eye can lead to misinterpretations and miscommunications, which can escalate into conflicts. Rihanna acknowledged that she, too, has made mistakes and had her fair share of misunderstandings with her peers.

However, Rihanna made it clear that her intention is not to hold grudges or cause deliberate conflict. She expressed her desire to resolve any conflicts and move forward with positive energy.
The superstar stressed the importance of unity and collaboration within the industry, urging her fellow artists to support each other rather than engaging in unnecessary feuds.In conclusion, Rihanna has shed light on the reasons behind her conflicts with other celebrities, emphasizing the competitive nature of the industry and the misunderstandings that can arise. She advocates for unity and resolution within the celebrity world, emphasizing the importance of supporting one another rather than engaging in unnecessary fights.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) — Michael Jordan has officially reached an agreement to sell his stake in the Charlotte Hornets, ending his 13-year run as the majority owner.

Hornets Sports & Entertainment confirmed Friday that Jordan reached an agreement to sell his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets to a group led by Gabe Plotkin and Rick Schnall.

Plotkin, who acquired a minority stake in the team in 2019, has been an alternate governor on the NBA Board of Governors since 2019 and is the founder and chief investment officer of Tallwoods Capital LLC.

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Schnall is co-president of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice LLC, where he has worked for 27 years, and has been a significant minority owner of the Atlanta Hawks and an alternate governor on the NBA Board of Governors since 2015, the Hornets said.
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Schnall is in the process of selling his investment in the Hawks, which is expected to be completed in the next several weeks, officials with the Hornets explained.

The Buyer Group will also include Chris Shumway, Dan Sundheim, Ian Loring, Dyal HomeCourt Partners, North Carolina natives recording artist J. Cole and country music singer-songwriter Eric Church, and several local Charlotte investors, including Amy Levine Dawson and Damian Mills.

When the news of Jordan’s initial talks to sell his stake in the Charlotte Hornets broke earlier this year, it was noted that Jordan would maintain a minority stake in the team.

The transaction is subject to the approval of the NBA Board of Governors.

Plans for a Michael Jordan museum in downtown Wilmington announced last year appear to have rimmed out.

According to a Friday news release from New Hanover County government, “The (Jordan) family has decided not to pursue a Michael Jordan Family Museum at this time.”

In December, New Hanover County Manager Chris Coudriet announced that the block of downtown Wilmington slated for a new library and museum could also include an area for a Michael Jordan museum as part of Project Grace. As part of that project, the current downtown library and Cape Fear Museum will be combined in a new building, with the old library torn down and replaced by new development.

A memorandum of understanding was dated Dec. 4 and signed by Coudriet and Jordan’s mother, Deloris P. Jordan. The museum as envisioned would have included “important artifacts and objects to tell the family’s story.”

A planning phase was set to address design and operational details of a potential museum, but it’s not clear if that ever got off the ground. Funding was to be included as part of the overall Project Grace planning budget.

According to the release from the county, “The conversations during this due diligence and discovery phase have been collaborative and productive … While this museum is not moving forward, the county looks forward to its continued partnership with the Jordan family to display memorabilia from Michael Jordan’s life and career in the Cape Fear Museum and appreciates their continued support of our community.”

MJ and ILM:What does Michael Jordan mean to his hometown? It’s complicated.

Jordan, a Wilmington native, is considered by many the greatest basketball player ever. He’s a six-time NBA champion with the Chicago Bulls and one of the world’s most famous people. Until last year, he was also the majority owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets.

Jordan starred in basketball for Laney High School before going on to win a national championship in 1982 with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

According to the release, “No county funds have been expended on this project to date,” and the announcement doesn’t “change the existing development agreement with Cape Fear Development,” which will build a mix of retail and residential where the current downtown library exists once it’s torn down sometime in the next year.

As for Jordan and Wilmington, well, it’s complicated. Most residents know Wilmington is Jordan’s hometown, but the fact isn’t exactly trumpeted locally.

Jordan is in neither the Greater Wilmington Sports Hall of Fame nor the Wilmington Walk of Fame.

Jordan has talked openly for years — like in ESPN’s 10-part documentary “The Last Dance” — about the racism he experienced in Wilmington growing up during the 1970s.

Still, even as he hasn’t always embraced his hometown, Jordan has come back to Wilmington time and again, starting with the Azalea Festival in 1982. When he returned in 2018 after Hurricane Florence, he handed out Thanksgiving meals at Lowe’s Home Improvement stores and donated $2 million to hurricane recovery efforts.

He’s given his time, his money and plenty of Nike Air Jordans to Laney, and in 2021 Jordan donated $10 million to help fund two area medical clinics in a partnership with Novant Health.

Laney’s Michael Jordan Gymnasium was named for him in 1995. The new gym built in 2017 isn’t named, but it’s part of the high school’s Michael Jordan Sports Complex. Near Laney, a sign on Interstate 40 has proclaimed a seven-mile stretch in New Hanover and Pender counties the Michael Jordan Freeway since 1991.

Downtown, the Cape Fear Museum of History and Science has long had a small, permanent exhibit, “Michael Jordan: Achieving Success” dedicated to Jordan’s days in Wilmington. Presumably most of that material, along with perhaps some new items, will move to the Cape Fear Museum’s new location when Project Grace is finished.

Jordan is on the Forbes 400 list of wealthiest Americans thanks to his sale of the Charlotte Hornets – and Sotheby’s auctioned sneakers worn by the athlete for a record US$8 million
After the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, the athlete and Nike pledged to donate US$100 million over 10 years for racial equality
At 61 years old, Michael Jordan has broken record after record on the court, and now he’s also the only former professional athlete to accumulate a large enough wealth to make the Forbes 400.

With his iconic No 23, Jordan retired (for a third and final time) from basketball in 2003 – but his impact in the world of sport, fashion and business continues to inspire. In February, Sotheby’s sold a collection of trainers that Jordan had worn for a record breaking US$8 million, making them the most expensive game-worn trainers ever auctioned.

From his savvy moves in sports management to lucrative deals with Nike that continue to bring in yearly pay cheques, here’s how the NBA legend spends and makes his money.

The Charlotte Hornets

Michael Jordan is still a minority owner of Charlotte Hornets after the 2023 sale. Photo: Getty Images

Last year, Jordan’s net worth soared to an estimated US$3 billion, with the athlete joining the Forbes 400: a list of the 400 wealthiest Americans on the planet. His sharp rise in wealth came after he sold his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets in August 2023. The sale was nearly 17 times the value compared to when he became principal owner back in 2010.

Michael Jordan sold the Charlotte Hornets last August and joined the Forbes 400 list. Photo: @michael_jordann_/Instagram

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But his transition from NBA star to sports owner wasn’t unexpected. In 1998, Jordan retired from basketball for the second time, and he first got the idea of entering the sport from a management perspective, reported ESPN. He joined a group that had bought stakes in NHL’s Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards, and took on the role of president of basketball operations.

After a brief return to the court and spreading his business interests, he bought a minority stake in the Charlotte Bobcats in 2006 (they became the Charlotte Hornets in 2014). In 2010, he became majority owner of the team, purchasing it for US$175 million.

Nike Air Jordans

Michael Jordan retired three times in total, but has since turned his interest to sports management and his businesses. Photo: AP

Nike founder Phil Knight has famously been quoted as saying that Jordan was the best decision he ever made. Back in 1984, he signed a deal with the then-NBA rookie for US$250,000 a year. The deal almost never happened, as Jordan was contemplating partnerships with other brands before joining Nike.

Forbes reported that when the Air Jordan was first released in 1985, sales were expected to sit at around US$3 million. Just two months later, sales were at a booming US$70 million. At first, Jordan signed on for five years, earning US$500,000 annually plus royalties.

The Air Jordans are marked by their iconic “swoosh” logos and bring in royalties for Michael Jordan every year. Photo: Handout

The basketball star has been credited for “revolutionising the sneaker industry”, with a Business Insider report in 2023 claiming that the Jordan brand brings in US$3.6 billion in revenue for Nike each year.

Details of the athlete’s deal with Nike and his royalties from the Jordan brand, which uses the iconic Jumpman logo, emerged late last year. Per Fox News, his 5 per cent royalties earned saw him get US$330 million in 2023 alone. Coupled with his US$94 million haul from his 15 NBA seasons, his fame on court seems to grow proportionately with his influence in the apparel world.

Nascar Cup Series

Michael Jordan owns Nascar Cup Series team 23Xl with Denny Hamlin. Photo: @23xiracing/Instagram

While Jordan still maintains a small stake in the Hornets, it’s widely speculated that he may spend more time at Nascar this year. In 2020, he co-founded Cup Series team 23Xl Racing with Joe Gibbs racing driver Denny Hamlin. Per NBC Sports, since finalising the Hornets deal, Jordan has been spending more time on the track.

Hamlin also told the publication that Jordan had not only become more involved in marketing, but also in team meetings, explaining, “He’s obviously been a part of team sports forever. He’s, at times, heard things in meetings where he’s like, ‘I don’t like that. We need to be more self-reflective on what we need to do better.’ That goes such a long way with our team.”

Cincoro, the tequila brand launched by Michael Jordan and four other NBA players. Photo: @cincoro/Instagram
As he turns his attention to Nascar, Jordan is expected to keep an eye on his other business interests, including his lucrative tequila brand Cincoro as well as sports and gaming companies DraftKings, Sportradar and Mythical Games.

Philanthropy

Michael Jordan has made large donations in 2020 alone, during the height of the pandemic and in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death. Photo: AP

In 2020, Jordan donated US$2 million to Feeding America’s food banks in Chicago and North and South Carolina. The money was from his earnings for the docuseries The Last Dance. Per NBC, he made the donation at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, saying it was important to “pause and give thanks”.

Also in 2020, the basketball player and Nike, under the Jordan Brand, pledged to donate US$100 million over 10 years to various organisations to fight for racial equality, social justice and access to education. The move came after the death of George Floyd, which sparked countless Black Lives Matter protests across the nation.

Michael Jordan has a long history of philanthropy and is committed to social issues such as racial equality. Photo: AP

“Jordan Brand is of and by the Black community. Bigger than one man, whose will and work redefined the meaning of greatness. Bigger than the basketball court, where generations of dreams have taken flight. Bigger than any struggle, any obstacle, any fight. The fight for equal opportunity and equal justice is ours,” reads a description on Nike.co