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Open this photo in gallery:Serena Williams, who was seen celebrating her victory at the 2022 US Open, announced on Monday that she will return to tennis at this month’s Queen’s Club Tournament.Corey Sipkin/AFP/Getty ImagesYou no longer need to be good at a sport to become a professional. Branding is what needs to be met to be elite. When she mattered, Serena Williams was better than anyone else in both aspects. Can you think of another professional who was just as good and definitely the type? Williams pioneered the push-pull personality that has since been imitated by some of the most…
Open this photo in gallery:Gemini.iStockPhoto/Getty Imagesif today is your birthdayNext year, your imagination will increase by leaps and bounds, and if you have a creative inclination, you will come up with some really great ideas. However, you need someone by your side to bring you down to earth from time to time. Who is that person?Aries (March 21st to April 20th):Today, your mind may be all over the place, so it may be better not to set difficult goals, since they are unlikely to be achieved. Treat yourself to an easy day where you don’t have to do anything too…
Peabo Bryson, the Grammy-winning, hit-making singer of legendary love songs, has died at the age of 75, his representative confirmed to Billboard. Bryson suffered a stroke over the weekend and was undergoing treatment. “The family of two-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and ballad singer Peabo Bryson announces his passing with broken hearts and deep sadness,” Bryson’s family said in a statement. “He passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, June 2, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET, surrounded by the love of his family and loved ones.” During his decades-long career, Bryson had 12 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including three…
Britney Spears just landed a new job thanks to celebrity stylist Chris Appleton, who shared a photo with Britney Spears on Instagram on Monday and praised her personality. Appleton, known for his work with Kim Kardashian, posted a selfie of the pop icon posing with a curling iron in each hand and sticking out his tongue, writing in the caption about the surreal feeling of calling one of his childhood idols a client. “Britney Spears was the soundtrack to many moments during my childhood growing up in England,” he began. “Never in a million years did I think I would…
Katie Holmes attended the 25th Annual Tribeca Festival Bloomberg Reception in New York City on Monday night wearing a look courtesy of Brunello Cucinelli. katie holmes Getty Images of Tribeca Festival The “Dawson’s Creek” alum wore a silk blazer, pleated pants, silk blouse, leather belt and accessories from the Italian luxury fashion brand’s fall 2026 ready-to-wear collection at Monday night’s event. The look is streamlined and sophisticated, reminiscent of a modern suit with casual elements. The muted color palette provided an opportunity for material contrast, juxtaposing silk blouses and blazers with cream pleated pants. A belted waist accentuates the silhouette…
Director Martin Scorsese has signed on as a partner and advisor to AI image generation startup Black Forest Labs, The New York Times reported on Tuesday. It should be noted that one of the world’s most famous living directors uses this technology solely for storyboarding. “For 70 years, I’ve been creating my own storyboards,” he said in a statement to the Times. He said the tool allows him to communicate his vision to cinematographers and production designers more quickly and efficiently. Black Forest Labs is a 70-person organization headquartered not in San Francisco but in Freiburg, Germany, the closest major…
Google announced Tuesday that Android will launch fake call detection to protect against AI deepfake impersonation scams. The feature will roll out globally this month on Phone by Google for Android 12 and later devices, starting with Pixel devices. As more people refuse to answer calls from unknown numbers, scammers are changing their tactics, including spoofing trusted phone numbers and using AI deepfake technology to pose as authority figures, family members, and employers. For example, you may receive a call that shows the caller ID “Mom” and the voice sounds exactly like her, but the caller may actually be a…
On this episode of ADWEEK’s Adspeak, host Madeline Nelson sits down with Wyclef Jean and Jason Marr for a live conversation from Brandweek about the future of the creator economy. This discussion examines how OpenWav frees artists from streaming algorithms and traditional gatekeepers by enabling direct ownership of their fan relationships, data, and revenue. Wyclef and Jason explain why small, highly engaged communities are becoming more valuable than large audiences, and how independent creators can build sustainable businesses through exclusive content, merchandise, and direct fan experiences. This episode also explores what this shift means for brands seeking more authentic partnerships…
As Saks Global races to emerge from bankruptcy court, there is more focus on the “new Saks.” The retailer, which filed for bankruptcy on Jan. 13, updated its organizational plan to the court this week, detailing the composition of its board of directors and the scope of a litigation trust it will establish with the court. Negotiations are continuing over how much money the company’s unsecured creditors, including vendors with past-due balances, will ultimately receive. Saks Global has filed for bankruptcy, owing $1.7 billion to unsecured creditors. Some payments have been made to vendors deemed “critical” to the business, but…
In this episode of ADWEEK’s Adspeak, Chief Brand and Community Officer Jenny Rooney speaks with Caldera Arts Director Jason White. Lina Polimeni, SVP and CMO of Eli Lilly and Company. Lifestyle content creator Nita Daniel talks about how health brands can gain trust in a skeptical, consumer-driven world. In this conversation, we explore why pharma marketing must move beyond clinical messaging to authentic storytelling, cultural relevance, and human-centered brand building. Guests will discuss how AI can support personalization and operational efficiency without compromising authenticity, and why brands need to tap into unexpected cultural spaces like sports, fashion, and entertainment to…