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Michael Jordan is one of the most successful and celebrated basketball stars of all time — and now he’s also one of the most successful people on the planet. When he was still playing in the NBA, he was one of the highest-paid athletes in the game. Howeve

Deadline’s Read the Screenplay series spotlighting the year’s most talked-about scripts continues with first-timer Alex Convery’s screenplay for the Ben Affleck-directed Air. 

Reboot, who examined the frequency of searched names of bald men alongside the words “shirtless” or “naked”, while also taking into account height, net worth and head “shininess”, giving each contender a score out of 10.Prince William managed to top the list with a score of 9.88, ahead of the actors Vin Diesel, Jason Statham and Samuel L.

Air screenwriter Alex Convery and editor William Goldenberg represented the film at Deadline’s Contenders Film: Los Angeles. The film tells the story of how Nike signed then-rookie Michael Jordan to the sneaker line that became Air Jordan. Even though Air Jordan is one of the most famous brands in the world, Convery said it remained suspenseful because Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro (Matt Damon) became such a strong character.

EXCLUSIVE: The North Road Company’s investment drive continues.

named GQ magazine’s “Tycoon of the Year” as part of its 2023 Men of the Year covers, whose other honorees are actor Jacob Elordi and rapper Travis Scott, on newsstands Nov. 28.The reason for the honor? Her Skims clothing company is starting a men’s line.In the cover shot, Kardashian wears an oversized suit jacket, pinstripe white button-down shirt and tie as she licks off orange Cheetos dust from her thumb, not unlike something a law school student would eat between studying — which is something she told the mag she spends two or three hours doing daily.Along with cramming for the California Bar Exam, Kardashian just launched Skims Men as a new offering in her successful $4 billion shapewear business, along with a partnership as the official underwear of the NBA.Kardashian believes that just like women who can sometimes feel insecure about their bodies and use shapewear to smooth their figures, men have just as many insecurities, “whether they talk about them or not.”Plus, she said she “wanted men to find out what all the hype is about.”“Kim is the Michael Jordan of the influencer generation,” Skims co-founder Jens Grede told the magazine.

Larsa Pippen is SO eager to walk down the aisle!

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Although he has already won a record seven Ballon d’Or awards, Argentinian pro soccer player Lionel Messi — who currently plays for the David Beckham-owned Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer — is in the running to claim his eighth trophy this week. The Ballon d’Or (French for “The Golden Ball”) is soccer’s most prestigious award, which is given to its biggest stars and the 2023 edition is happening Monday.

Nike have teased the launch of a new range which will see Marcus Rashford have his own kit collection for the very first time.

Caroline Brew editor The nominations for the 33rd annual Gotham Awards will be announced on Tuesday at 9 a.m. PT. The Gotham Film & Media Institute’s executive director Jeffrey Sharp and deputy director Kia Brooks will announce the nominations via Variety’s YouTube channel on Tuesday, Oct.

One of the Knicks’ most passionate fans is showing off some of his most prized possessions.Oscar-winning director Spike Lee is giving fans a front-row seat to his basketball obsession — and much more — at the Brooklyn Museum’s new exhibit, “Spike Lee: Creative Sources,” on display through Feb. 4, 2024.There’s an entire room devoted to Lee’s love of the Knicks, withsigned gear, artwork, photos, and even a net from the franchise’s first championship in 1970.All these years later, the filmmaker’s fandom remains as fierce as ever, buoyed by stars like Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle.

One of the Knicks’ most passionate fans is showing off some of his most prized possessions.Oscar-winning director Spike Lee is giving fans a front-row seat to his basketball obsession — and much more — at the Brooklyn Museum’s new exhibit, “Spike Lee: Creative Sources,” on display through Feb. 4, 2024.There’s an entire room devoted to Lee’s love of the Knicks, withsigned gear, artwork, photos, and even a net from the franchise’s first championship in 1970.All these years later, the filmmaker’s fandom remains as fierce as ever, buoyed by stars like Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle.

Air has been set for a special honor at next month’s Gotham Awards.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor “Air” director, producer and star Ben Affleck will receive the first-ever Gotham Visionary Icon and Creator Tribute at this year’s Gotham Awards ceremony. The tribute award was created for this year’s ceremony to recognize cultural icons and the filmmakers responsible for bringing those icon’s stories to life.

Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan are enjoying a night out.

Michael Jordan is making history!

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired North American rights to Stage 6 Films, Participant and Symbolic Exchange’s We Grown Now, which had its world premiere in the Centerpiece and Next Wave Selects section at this year’s TIFF. The movie’s writer, director, producer Minhal Baig received TIFF’s Changemaker Award which explores issues relevant to young people and is focused on themes of social change and youth empowerment.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor The Oscars love it when a movie sticks it to the man. Films focusing on systemic inequality, or the monied elite’s morally murky ways, arrive as many industry voters have spent the better part of the year on the picket lines, holding out for a better contract from studios. These movies could strike an emotional chord with Academy members when they cast their ballots.

When it comes to road trips, Route 66 is one of the most well-known. As the Main Street of America and the Mother Road, Route 66 goes by many nicknames and holidaymakers from across the globe flock to the US to travel all or part of the route, which spans from Chicago to Los Angeles. Spanning 2,448 miles from end-to-end, Route 66 is the quintessential American road trip and those wanting to make the trip can expect to see quirky landmarks, antique shops and diners that look frozen in time - as OK! found out earlier this year.

Jordan Moreau NBA 2K24, the latest entry in the long-running basketball video game franchise, is getting a little more Hollywood with the addition of virtual celebrities watching players dunk, dribble and dish out dimes in the game. Not only does 2K24 have every player in the NBA, WNBA and a slew of all-time players like Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O’Neal, Michael Jordan and many more, celebrities like music producer Diplo, internet comedian Druski and businessman and Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban will now appear in the game, cheering players on.

Michael Jordan, with wife Ivette Prieto, joined a star-studded gathering at Daytona 500. Surrounded by cameras and journalists, Jordan and Prieto congratulate Bubba Wallace for his first career NASCAR Cup Series championship.

Michael Jordan still doesn’t sound very approving of his son’s relationship.

Larsa Pippen has a ring, but it's not ring — at least, not yet. Speculation of an engagement between the star and boyfriend Marcus Jordan sparked earlier this month when he told a cameraperson they were looking for a location for a wedding. A day later, Larsa was spotted with a diamond ring on finger.

Larsa Pippen is responding to all of the rumors that she and Marcus Jordan are engaged.

It seems like Marcus Jordan and Larsa Pippen are ready to take their relationship to the next level.

Larsa Pippen was spotted flashing a massive diamond ring on finger as Marcus Jordan teases a possible wedding on the horizon. The couple was spotted leaving Catch Steak in West Hollywood, California, on Thursday evening in complementary ensembles — both donning green cargo pants with a more formal top — but it was Larsa's left hand that stole the spotlight.

Larsa Pippen was spotted flashing a massive diamond ring on finger as Marcus Jordan teases a possible wedding on the horizon. The couple was spotted leaving Catch Steak in West Hollywood, California, on Thursday evening in complementary ensembles — both donning green cargo pants with a more formal top — but it was Larsa's left hand that stole the spotlight.

Are Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan engaged?!

Congratulations are in order! Except if you’re Michael Jordan…