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Sydney Sweeney has expanded her business portfolio by becoming an equity partner in Novig, a sports prediction market. The partnership, which includes a new advertising campaign, marks a shift from traditional endorsements to active investment and creative collaboration for the actress.
Insider Gaming's Mike Straw reports that AEW lost at least $30 million on the Fight Forever video game. The loss stems from a year-long development delay and sales that fell short of expectations. AEW currently has no active deal with developer Yuke's but retains ownership of the game engine.
After 67 years, the Tropicana Las Vegas casino, known for its ties to the Rat Pack and mob, will close to make way for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium. The casino, which hosted A-list stars and the iconic "Folies Bergere" show, has seen many iterations but now only the low-rise hotel room wings remain. Its closure marks the end of an era in vintage Vegas nostalgia, as the city continues to reinvent itself as a hub for sports entertainment.
The 60-year-old Mobile Civic Center Arena in Alabama is set to be replaced with a new $300 million arena, featuring a maximum seating capacity of 10,275 people and designed to host Mardi Gras balls, ice hockey, and major concerts. The city plans to borrow up to 56% of the costs for the project, with construction set to begin in February 2025 and completion targeted for January 2027. The new arena will be affiliated with Mardi Gras events and is expected to draw 400,000 people annually, while also creating new jobs within the service industry.
Singapore paid a hefty sum to secure Taylor Swift's exclusive Southeast Asia tour stop, resulting in a significant economic boost but sparking backlash from neighboring countries. The move has drawn attention to the growing industry of event tourism, with Singapore defending its decision and Thailand expressing admiration. Despite the high costs, fans are willing to splurge for the once-in-a-generation experience of attending Swift's concerts.
Disney's stock received a boost after announcing a $1.5 billion investment in a partnership with Epic Games, allowing consumers to play and create games featuring Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and Avatar content. Additionally, Taylor Swift's concert film "The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version)" will debut exclusively on Disney+ on March 15, and a Moana sequel is set for a theatrical release in November. Disney's ESPN, FOX, and Warner Bros. Discovery are also collaborating on a new platform for live sports streaming.
Michigan-based company Dart Container Corp. has been producing the iconic Red Solo Cups since acquiring Solo Cup Co. in 2012. Following the passing of country music artist Toby Keith, who famously referenced the cups in his 2011 song "Red Solo Cup," Dart released a statement expressing honor at being associated with the iconic symbol of good times. The Solo cup remains one of the best-selling party cups in America, with production taking place in the U.S.A. The Solo brand dates back to 1936, and the song "Red Solo Cup" reached high positions on music charts despite Keith's initial reservations about it.