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SZA Named Vans’ First Artistic Director in Multiyear Creative Partnership
SZA has joined Vans as its first artistic director. On Thursday, the footwear company announced a multiyear creative partnership with the five-time Grammy winner. As part of her new role as artistic director, SZA will be working closely with the company and exploring her creative talents outside of music. She will be in charge of reimagining and overseeing the brand’s upcoming campaigns and co-creating and designing exclusive production collections, which will include new pieces and shoe styles
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Jordan Brand Drops New Air Jordan Mule Loafer Silhouette
Jordan Brand is stepping into new territory with the release of the Air Jordan Mule Loafer “Black/Metallic Silver.” The shoe features a sleek, all-black upper crafted from glossy leather paneling, complete with detailed stitching that gives it a premium, almost formal appearance. Adding a subtle touch of elegance, a metallic silver badge is integrated into the design. True to its mule style, it’s a laceless, open-back silhouette, offering easy slide-in comfort. Underneath, the Air Jordan Mule
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Sowmya Krishnamurthy Celebrates JAŸ-Z’s “Reasonable Doubt” With Preview of New Book, “The Blueprint”
On Thursday (June 25), journalist and author Sowmya Krishnamurthy took advantage of hip-hop’s celebration for JAŸ-Z’s 30th anniversary debut album, Reasonable Doubt, by previewing a page from her upcoming book about Roc-A-Fella Records, The Blueprint. “To celebrate Jay-Z and Reasonable Doubt, here’s a sneak peek from my new book, The Blueprint [diamond emoji],” Krishnamurthy tweets in celebration of JAŸ-Z’s legacy. To celebrate Jay-Z and Reasonable Doubt, here's a sneak peek from my new book T
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“We don't have the best relationship”: Coco Gauff ahead of Wimbledon
World number seven Coco Gauff says she has yet to find her confidence on grass as she prepares for next week's Wimbledon tournament. The two-time Grand Slam champion is seeking her first deep run at the All England Club, with Wimbledon being the only major where she has not progressed beyond the fourth round in six appearances. Her 2025 campaign ended in a shock first-round defeat to Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska, while she also exited early at the Berlin Open grasscourt event this month,
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Drake Plans to Throw Parties Exclusively for Women Named ‘Janice’ This Weekend
Drake has long treated album rollouts as creative events of their own. ICEMANcontinues that pattern. After “Janice STFU” climbed to No. 1, the rapper decided to lean into the song’s title with an unexpected real-world gesture aimed at people who actually share the name. Rather than letting the record speak for itself, he turned to Instagram with an invitation. This quickly became one of the weekend’s biggest talking points. On Thursday, June 25, Drake wrote, “All my Janice’s in [New York, Los An
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LaMelo Ball and Josh Green Traded To The Minnesota Timberwolves
LaMelo Ball is taking his talents to the Midwest. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the All-Star guard, along with Josh Green, have been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid and a series of draft picks. Ball will now be paired with Anthony “Ant Man” Edwards to comprise one of the most dynamic backcourts. Additionally, the “Hornets will receive a 2033 unprotected first-round pick and three second-round picks (2029, 2032, 2033). Charlotte also gets first-round pick swaps in 2028,
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