Prediction markets are splurging on ad campaigns featuring A-listers—and the approach is starting to rankle some observers. On Wednesday, sports trading platform Novig released a video of actress Sydney Sweeney appearing nearly nude while promoting the company’s sports-only offering ahead of the NFL season opener. The advertisement swiftly drew scrutiny of prediction markets’ marketing tactics
It’s the morning of the 2026 Emmy nominations and there were plenty of surprises from the start. From unexpected wins to celebrities who campaigned hard and didn’t make the cut, it’s already a heated race long before the September 14 ceremony. Read below for some of the morning’s biggest snubs and surprises. And remember: Some