The NFL is renewing its partnership with Roc Nation, ensuring Jay-Z’s team will continue running the halftime show and spearheading the league’s social justice initiatives. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell praised the relationship, calling it "mutually positive" at a recent Atlanta meeting. While the details of the new contract remain undisclosed, Jay-Z’s influence within the NFL is set to grow stronger.
In other news, Former President Jimmy Carter, who recently turned 100, fulfilled his goal of voting for Kamala Harris in this year's presidential election, casting his ballot early by mail in Georgia. His son, Chip Carter, shared that his father was more focused on voting than celebrating his milestone birthday.
Speaking of Georgia, on October 29th, former First Lady Michelle Obama will headline a rally in Atlanta with When We All Vote, an organization she founded to boost voter turnout. The event comes just two weeks after early voting began in Georgia, which has 16 key electoral votes Harris’ campaign is fighting for. Former President Barack Obama has also been actively campaigning on Harris' behalf, recently making appearances in Pennsylvania, with a scheduled stop in Detroit on October 22nd.
And in entertainment news, Tyra Banks, at 50, made a stunning return to the runway after a nearly 20-year break, closing out the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. With its comeback, the brand is signaling a shift toward inclusivity, with women leading its new direction.