spike

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Filmmaker Spike Lee was seen sporting a “Pope Leo” jersey at a recent New York Knicks game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Instacart recruited director Spike Jonze for a spot pairing Ben Stiller with pop star Benson Boone in an '80s-style band, with chaotic results when Stiller attempts one of Boone's signature backflips.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

The platform—via active recruitment and word-of-mouth and creator-friendly compensation streams—also attracted already-prestigious directors like Spike Lee, Joss Whedon, and Don Hertzfeldt, while also resurfacing lost media and obscure film libraries.

From Slate • Jan. 23, 2026

The rapper also expanded into acting last year, starring opposite Denzel Washington in Spike Lee's Highest 2 Lowest and featuring in the dark comedy If I Had Legs I'd Kick You.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026

“Whoa, Spike, your voice is so hoarse. Let’s get you some water.”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon