Common has just signed a two-year first-look deal with HBO. Through this contract, with the help of his manager/partner Derek Dudley and development head Nicole Dow, Common will be permitted to produce a series of projects, through his production company Freedom Road Productions. He is also currently working on a drama with HBO’s competitor Showtime. The untitled production is set in Chicago and and is preparing to shoot a pilot episode. Common opened up about the upcoming series saying, “We’re showing the world what it is to be a young person growing up in Chicago, the good and the tough parts. The humanity.” Congratulations, Commmon!
NFL: Report, Giants & Eli Manning Agree On Four Year/$84 Million Dollar Extension
Eli Manning is going to retire as a New York Giant thanks to the four year extension he and the team just finalized today. Manning will reportedly get $84 million over the four years, with $65 million of that guaranteed!
(Photo) NBA: JR Smith Announces He Is Going Back To The Cavs With A Two Year Deal, Gets Love From Lebron
JR Smith is homeless no more. The streaky shooter announced on Instagram that he was finally heading back to the Cavs. According to reports the deal is for two years and for a little less money than the $6.9 million he would have been guaranteed for next year if he had never opted out of his original contract.
NFL: Eli Manning Wants to Be the Highest Paid Player in the League
Now that Ben Roethlisberger and Philip Rivers have landed long-term contract extensions, the attention turns to another highly decorated member of the 2004 quarterback draft class.
NBA: Report, Michael Jordan’s Name Alone Is Worth Close To $500 Million Dollars!
Michael Jordan is currently in the middle of a lawsuit with a grocery chain that tried to use his likeness to sell steaks and coupons. Because of the litigation in the court room, some sensitive information on Jordan’s side is needing to be disclosed, including some of the details of the contract he has with Nike.
NFL: Russell Wilson & Seahawks Agree To Four Year/$87 Million Dollar Deal With $60 Million Guaranteed
Seahawks fans can officially stop worrying if they will have their young quarterback of the future for years to come. Russell Wilson just agreed this morning to a 4 year extension with the Seahawks, worth about $87 million. The big part of the deal is the $60 million in guaranteed money!
