We’re adding one of the most recognizable voices in entertainment to the team to help lead the next phase of Boardroom’s growth.
Named one of Rolling Stone’s 25 Most Influential Creators of 2025, Speedy Morman brings over a decade of experience interviewing leading figures across sports, entertainment, and culture, with credits spanning Complex, HBO, REVOLT TV, and more.
David and Isabela Grutman have become one of Miami’s most influential power couples, building a modern empire spanning hospitality, nightlife, fashion, beauty, and media.
From LIV to Komodo to Papi Steak, @davidgrutman helped redefine what going out looks like in Miami, while @isabelagrutman has built a growing portfolio across fashion, design, philanthropy, and entertainment. Together, the two have turned Groot Hospitality into one of the city’s defining brands, while Isabela continues expanding her own ventures through Rangel, Isa Grutman, IGK Hair, Style Saves, and Prime Video’s 'The CEO Club.'
For our May cover story, the Grutmans open up about relationships, hospitality, scaling brands, and the mindset that’s fueled everything they’ve built together.
(📸: @erikumphery )
Introducing Boardroom Members Club: An exclusive membership community designed to provide unparalleled networking and experiences for professionals across industries.
And that’s not all—sports media personality Taylor Rooks is joining as both a Board of Advisors member and a strategic partner, bringing her expertise and influence to the Boardroom team.
🔗 Full @hollywoodreporter article at the link in bio.
A $280M sports complex is on its way to Homestead. 🏟️
The 100-acre Sports Performance Hub will feature a 10,000-seat stadium for FC Miami, a hotel, sports academy, and public courts for tennis, pickleball, basketball, and more.
The athlete-backed project recently added former Spurs star Manu Ginóbili and is expected to open in 2028.
(via @florida.trend )
'Calabasas' is being developed by Bridgerton creator Chris Van Dusen, with Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts attached as executive producers.
The series is based on the novel 'If You Lived Here You’d Be Famous Now 'by Via Bleidner and follows a group of students at an elite private school in Calabasas.
The project has been in development since a competitive bidding process in 2024 and now moves forward as part of Netflix’s broader scripted slate expansion.
(via @variety )
AP and Swatch’s “Royal Pop” collection drops today, and the hype already feels more like a sneaker release than a watch launch. People have been lining up outside select Swatch stores for days, chasing one of the year’s most unexpected luxury collabs.
The collection reimagines AP’s iconic Royal Oak as a colorful Bioceramic pocket watch, with eight Pop Art-inspired models priced at $400 and $420. That is a major contrast for a brand where Royal Oaks typically live in the five- and six-figure conversation.
That gap is exactly what’s fueling the debate. Some see Royal Pop as a smart way to bring AP into wider culture, while others think it risks watering down one of watchmaking’s most iconic designs. Either way, with long lines, resale buzz, and one-watch-per-person limits, a $400 pocket watch has already become a cultural moment.
The NBA-to-NCAA pipeline is getting stronger.
From front offices to advisory roles, former and current NBA stars are bringing pro experience back to campus. 🎓🏀
David Beckham turned one of football’s biggest brands into a billion-dollar empire.
According to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List, Beckham and wife Victoria Beckham now hold a combined fortune of £1.185 billion ($1.6 billion), making the former Manchester United and England star Britain’s first billionaire sportsman.
Beyond his playing career, Beckham has built a massive business portfolio through brand partnerships, ownership stake in Inter Miami, and long-running deals with companies including Adidas and Hugo Boss. Victoria Beckham’s fashion label also played a major role in growing the family’s empire.
(via @espn )
On Wednesday, the stock surge briefly pushed Nvidia’s market value above $5.5 trillion, making it the first company ever to reach that milestone.
Stock hit a new all-time high as investors doubled down on optimism around the AI boom and the company’s long-term growth prospects.
Investor sentiment also got a boost from CEO Jensen Huang’s participation in U.S.-China meetings alongside major tech leaders, sparking optimism about Nvidia’s future business opportunities in China despite ongoing export restrictions.
(via @marketwatch )
The winning bidder and seven guests will join the legendary investor alongside Stephen and Ayesha Curry for a private dinner in Omaha on June 24.
Proceeds from the auction will benefit GLIDE and Eat. Learn. Play., with Buffett also matching the winning bid to further support both organizations.
The event brings together one of finance’s most iconic figures with one of sports’ most influential families for a philanthropic moment centered around education, community impact, and opportunity.
(via @bloombergbusiness )
Drake’s new album trilogy is already moving through sports culture.
Across Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti, he appears to weave in references across the NBA, NFL, and college hoops, turning athlete nods, team moments, and basketball history into part of the rollout’s larger conversation.
The reaction followed fast. Athletes across multiple leagues were already posting about the drop, while all three projects held the top three spots on the U.S. Apple Music albums chart as of early Friday morning.
(h/t @bleacherreport )
