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The Independent reports that Disney’s new NFL merchandise collaboration, released ahead of the 2026 season, has drawn fan disappointment over underwhelming team pairings, high prices, and limited sizing, despite hype around matching 32 NFL teams with Disney, Star Wars, Marvel and Pixar characters.
Sid Wilson hasn’t publicly addressed whether he’s leaving Slipknot; he posted about a new merch shop instead, and no official statements have been made by either side. Wilson’s bio still lists Slipknot, while guitarist Jim Root urged fans to wait for more information. Slipknot currently has no immediate touring or recording plans, and Wilson’s Slay Squad project is tied to the surrounding buzz via the track MOS (Full Band).
Alana Haim reveals she custom-made Taylor Swift’s blue 'Stevie Knicks' shirt for the Knicks–Spurs NBA Finals using inexpensive Michaels tees, a Cricut, and puff ink for a DIY screen-printed effect; Swift, Este, and Alana wore punny shirts like 'Stevie Knicks', 'Knickelback', and 'Knickole Kidman,' with Mariska Hargitay also joining in, highlighting Haim’s longtime merch hobby and the fun of at-home collaborations among friends.
Fightful Select reports there’s no credible talk of CM Punk asking to leave WWE or taking a pay cut; at least one source says Punk has a new story coming and summer merch is in the works, though details are behind a paywall. Punk has been off TV since the Raw after WrestleMania, insisting he isn’t going anywhere after losing the WWE World Heavyweight Title to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42.
Presumed Persona 6 leaks circulating on Xiaohongshu sparked a viral fan-art frenzy, with fans dubbing the protagonist 'John Persona 6' and even producing merch, even as one reliable leaker suggested the designs are official Persona 6 concept art. The hype spread quickly, some fans mocked the design before warming to it, and attention shifted to the counterparts like Jane Persona 6, who remains less represented in fan art.
Microsoft has opened an official Xbox Game Studios Shop offering merchandise from Halo, Forza, Sea of Thieves and other first-party franchises, starting with apparel and accessories and promising more items (including Gears and Fable) later, with plans to refine the experience via customer feedback.
Harry Styles kicked off the Together, Together Tour in Amsterdam and opened an accompanying merch pop-up on May 14 with exclusive items and Amex perks (early entry, dedicated checkout, gift). Merch prices range from about $17 to $105, with tees around $52 and hoodies $105, plus accessories; a PleasingLand pop-up at Kalverstraat 166 runs through June 7 with interactive experiences and limited Pleasing x Loop earplugs. Fans can also shop online, and Styles will tour through London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney through the year.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is celebrating its first anniversary with a Luke Preece x Billelis art collaboration and a limited Capsule Collection (canvas prints, wall banners, lithographs, a throw blanket, and a wearable bomber jacket) available through the Bethesda Gear Store, plus a wearable Helmet Replica. Id Software also marks its 35th anniversary and QuakeCon 2026 with founder guests John Carmack, John Romero, Adrian Carmack, and Tom Hall attending. The game remains available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC and is now on Game Pass, with an One Year Anniversary Stream on Bethesda’s Twitch channel and more details at DOOM.com.
Fans at BTS’s Mexico stop on the ARIRANG tour faced hours-long lines and reports of resellers bypassing strict merch limits, allegedly loading items onto trucks for resale amid staff inaction; the controversy sparked calls for HYBE to intervene, with some claims of on-site intimidation, as the tour heads to the US.
A Vogue observer attends Justin Bieber’s 2026 Coachella headlining set, describing a visually trippy show that blends new material with nostalgia, including on-stage karaoke through old hits like 'Baby' and 'Sorry,' high-energy collaborations with Tems, Wizkid, the Kid LAROI, and Mk.gee, a moment with Hailey in the crowd, and bold merch, signaling Bieber’s return to major live performances after health setbacks.
Fans who paid hundreds for Barbie Dream Fest in Fort Lauderdale encountered a sparse setup, limited interactive experiences, and underwhelming swag, prompting backlash and comparisons to infamous convention disasters, as marketing hype clashed with the reality on the ground, though a few high-profile guests offered a small bright spot.
Xbox launches a four-item 25th anniversary merch drop with a retro OG Xbox aesthetic via 73Studio, signaling a shift toward a more console-centered identity under new leadership (Return to Xbox) as Microsoft recalibrates its brand direction.
Aftermath launches a Woke Week merch line for Woke 2, including two shirts, a hoodie, a mug, and a hat; proceeds support the worker-owned site, with each item shipping from the warehouse nearest the customer.
Harry Styles is launching more than a dozen KATTDO pop-up shops worldwide with American Express to celebrate Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally, offering exclusive city-specific merch and immersive album-inspired spaces; hours run March 6–12 (varying by city) with Amex Card Member Early Access to skip lines. Locations span 16 cities including Amsterdam, Scottsdale, Atlanta, Berlin, Chicago, Houston, London, LA, Miami, NYC, Paris, Rome, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and Toronto, featuring merch like city-exclusive 'kiss'/'disco' crewnecks, photos, towels, mugs and more, plus a disco setup and tomato-themed photo ops for Harries.
PWInsider Elite reports WWE is pleased with Danhausen's early merch numbers after his Elimination Chamber debut, with his shirt among the top sellers on WWE Shop; he appeared backstage on Raw and is slated for WWE Performance Center activity and a likely SmackDown appearance, with no specific brand roster assigned yet.