Tuesday Notes for June 4th, 2024
The Uristocrat Headlines for Tuesday, June 3rd, 2024. A Look at Justin Jefferson, Fearless Funds court injunction, Zach Fox and more.
This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores the most significant cultural stories of the day.
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An appeals court rules that VC Fearless Fund cannot issue grants to Black women, but the fight continues
VC firm Fearless Fund has faced a setback in its plans to issue grants to Black women business owners. On Monday, an appeals court ruled against Fearless, upholding a preliminary injunction in place on the program.
Zach Fox x Meet the Grahams
Every time I hear Meet The Grahams now, I always think of that remix from Zack Fox. pic.twitter.com/BFwK6a4MVE
— ْ (@damndannie) June 2, 2024
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Bad Boys & The Bummer Summer
After a miserable May at the box office, Hollywood’s hopes seem pinned on Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence action sequel out June 7—and the latest faux tentpole in a summer filled with them. But executives won’t only be concerned with the actual performance of a franchise whose most […]
Scott Mendelson
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Vikings, Justin Jefferson finally get a deal done
After months of back-and-forth, on-and-off negotiations, the Vikings and receiver Justin Jefferson have a deal. Per multiple reports, it's a four-year extension that pays $35 million per year in new money.
Mike Florio
Larry Allen dies at 52: Hall of Famer, Cowboys legend died 'suddenly' on vacation with family, team announces
Allen played 12 of his 14 seasons in Dallas, earning 11 Pro Bowl selections and six First-Team All-Pro nods.
Garrett Podell
Are Luka and Kyrie Really the Best Offensive Backcourt Ever?
Stan Van Gundy started the debate, heard your counters, and wasn’t swayed by a single alternative. “I never heard one that even gave me pause, to be honest,” he said.
Let’s start with a disclaimer: Stan Van Gundy did not set out to slight Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, or diminish Jerry West and Gail Goodrich, or diss Clyde Frazier and Earl Monroe.
Howard Beck
HOFer Mourning recovering from prostate cancer
Miami Heat executive Alonzo Mourning had surgery to remove his prostate following a cancer diagnosis. The Hall of Famer is also urging men to get checked.
Adrian Wojnarowski
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