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Super Bowl advertisements have commanded millions of dollars for many years. The next Super Bowl is five months away and close to selling out all advertising inventory and hitting record prices. What Happened: Super Bowl LVI's 30-second commercials are selling out at a record rate and for a...

Shares of Manchester United PLC (NYSE: MANU) got a lift last week when it was announced that soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo would be returning to play for the English Premier League team this season. Here is a look at three other stocks to watch on the Ronaldo signing. Juventus: Ronaldo is...

FollowFriday is a segment where Benzinga highlights accounts on Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR) that are worth checking out based on a sector or common interest. This week's edition features accounts themed on the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, which are airing across the Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:...

Snap Inc’s (NYSE: SNAP) social media platform and Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA) broadcasting subsidiary NBC are pairing up to bring the Olympics to Snapchat. What Happened: Over 70 episodes featuring Olympics content will be produced exclusively for Snapchat by NBC during the Tokyo...

Here is how to watch the Tokyo Olympics and the opening ceremony. Opening Ceremony: Several sports have begun, but the Olympics -- postponed a year due to the COVID-19 pandemic -- will officially kick off Friday, July 23, with the opening ceremony and the parade of nations, featuring athletes for...

One of the richest people in the world, Elon Musk, appeared as the guest host for an episode on “Saturday Night Live.” The episode drew mixed reactions at best from critics and viewers, while managing to be one of the most-viewed episodes of the season. What Happened: “...

Record-breaking horse trainer Bob Baffert will not be able to race any horses in the Kentucky Derby for the next two years after a suspension was announced Wednesday. What Happened: A two-year suspension was announced by Churchill Downs Inc (NASDAQ: CHDN) for trainer Baffert. The suspension comes...

The 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 featured a Bitcoin car, more than 100,000 live fans and a thrilling finish putting a well-known racer into an elusive club. Bettors who backed Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves were also rewarded with a big payout. What Happened: Forty-six-year-old...

The Indianapolis 500 is returning to its typical Memorial Day Weekend slot after being pushed to August in 2020 during the pandemic. Here's Benzinga's look at how to watch the race, a betting preview and some potential bets to consider. How To Watch The Indianapolis 500: The 105th...

Phil Mickelson won the PGA Championship on Sunday. Becoming the oldest golfer to win a major PGA tournament was the big story this week before a feud between two golfers quickly faded Mickelson’s win. What Happened: A video interview with Brooks Koepka that was never meant to be seen went...

The 2021 NHL Playoffs are set to begin today with eight first-round best of seven series matchups. The series with Canadian teams will start on May 19. The winners will be reseeded for the second round. Games will air on NBC, NBCSN and USA, all networks owned by Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA...

An appearance by the executive of a publicly-traded company on CNBC or another business-related news channel can sometimes move the share price fast. If the show airs outside the trading hours, it can sometimes have less of an effect on the share price. That raises the question of what kind of...

The social influencer-based marketing and media firm Clubhouse Media Group announced the addition of an industry expert Tuesday to serve on its advisory board.  What Happened: Perry Simon will join Clubhouse Media Group Inc's (Pink: CMGR) advisory board, bringing years of experience...

Michael Gruen, 22, is an American entrepreneur, angel investor, consultant and media personality based in Los Angeles. Called “one of the most mysterious, obnoxious, interesting humans who ever walked the world,” by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, Gruen is heralded for his network...

Cold emails are underrated. That’s according to Michael Gruen, an entrepreneur, angel investor, consultant and media personality. Called “one of the most mysterious, obnoxious, interesting humans who ever walked the world,” by Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy, Gruen...