AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoWNBA Leadership: Cathy Engelbert says she’ll retire as commissioner at year’s end, closing out a tenure marked by major CBA negotiations, expansion, and player-safety and social-issue controversies. Front Office Moves: The Los Angeles Sparks are hiring Philadelphia 76ers VP of player personnel Ariana Andonian as their new GM, a California native tasked with turning around a long playoff drought. Fashion & Beauty: Italian American designer Kari Vettese is gearing up for New York Fashion Week after a Skims capsule collaboration, while Jesse Metcalfe’s NUTRL Skin lands in the spotlight as a skincare bundle pick. Music & Film: Mary J. Blige’s AI ad was pulled after Suno said it dealt with someone pretending to be her official representative; and Bryan Fogel’s Telluride premiere “The Row” documents a solo row attempt from California to Hawaii. Local Culture: Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star is restored with a memorial-style butterfly and flowers. Policy & Tech: California lawmakers advanced data center bills, and a CalMatters report says Big Tech is spending heavily to influence the rules. Sports: Rams coach Sean McVay defends the team’s Australia travel plan as the 49ers prepare for the historic Melbourne opener.
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