In December, Pepsi announced that this year there would be five headliners for the Super Bowl Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. Described as hip hop royalty and icons in the rap game, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Mary J. Blige and Snoop Dogg will be headlining this massive talent list together. To help spark excitement, Pepsi dropped a trailer for the event. Watch below, as Pepsi presents the official Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show trailer, directed by filmmaker F. Gary Gray. It i
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On January 20, 2022, Louis Vuitton will present Virgil Abloh's final collection for the luxury fashion house. The Men’s Fall-Winter 2022 Collection by Virgil Abloh will premiere in Paris, and can be watched on YouTube below. In honor of Abloh's immense impact on not only Louis Vuitton but on the fashion world, itself, also, we are highlighting his collections for the brand ahead of the event. Please view his spectacular vision in his presentations below. Spring/Summer 2019 Louis Vuitton pre
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Patta has followed up last year’s series of Nike Air Max 1 collaborations by launching its Spring/Summer 2022 collection. The new collection is inspired by the Patta team, reflecting ideas drawn from team members’ personal experiences, environments and culture.
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It's Christmas all over again, every time there's a new sneaker drop around here. And the latest by Nike is this ACG Air Mowabb that released for the first time thirty years ago. Designed by Tinker Hatfield the shoe has an iconic inner bootie and a premium upper that provides comfort and durability at the same time. Now returning in this new edition with a combination of Trails End Brown and Prism Violet, get yours today on Nike. All images via Nike.com.
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We're not so sure about this statement in the title, but HYPEBEAST is making this claim. Well, sort of, they are saying that because of its beloved silhouette, and the fact that it overcame a less than favorable reception upon its concept introduction in 1987, it has come a long way. So, in that sense, yes, it is influential. Now, over 34 years later, this shoe, which was once considered to be too risky is now iconic and popular. Celebrities, athletes and streetwear enthusiasts alike, prefer th
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Stephen Sondheim, one of the most celebrated musical theatre talents left for his heavenly abode today. As NY Times reported, the award-winning lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim passed away peacefully on Friday at his house in Roxbury, Connecticut. Not much is known about the reason behind his death at the moment but his friend F. Richard Pappas has told that it was quite sudden. He had spent Thanksgiving with his friends and enjoyed the meal. Stephen’s interest in musical theatre began i
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All Foreign Media Banned By North Korean Officials Although North Korea has banned all foreign media, those willing to take the risk find ways to avert the law. Smugglers obtain illegal copies of highly desired entertainment, and distribute it through black market back channels. But the show North Korean officials have been especially concerned about is Netflix's mega hit series Squid Game. According to Radio Free Asia, which reported this Tuesday, the sentence for watching, distributing, and s
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The sneaker second hand market is alive and well. Whether there is a recession, a pandemic or anything in between, sneakerheads will pay big bucks for limited edition shoes. And today only proved this idea still rings true, maybe even more than ever before. The London-based company, Proxyeed, who sold the Paris edition Nike SB Dunk Low brought in a whopping $130,000 from the transaction. Each Pair Is A One-Of-A-Kind According to Hypebeast, the shoe is one of the most limited sneakers out ther
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Sneakerheads unite when it comes to Jordans. They are some of the freshest kicks around, especially when it comes to the Air Jordan 1 series. Many have them in every color, and thankfully, the feeling of having a fresh pair will never end, because new drops happen all the time. Today, November 20, Nike dropped the Air Jordan 1 High “Bordeaux,” and they are nice. So nice, they are already sold out. But don't worry, they will resurface, for a much higher price, unfortunately, on third party sites
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The release of the movie, The Matrix: Resurrections, is just over a month away. And for movie fans, especially those who follow the franchise, this is huge news. The film reprises Keanu Reeves as Neo, and Carrie-Anne Moss as Trinity. You can see other exciting snippets below in the trailer and featurette released by Warner Bros. As we all patiently await for the film's release, Warner added to the anticipation with these following posters. They posted them to the film's Instagram account on Nov
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Recently, on the Drink Champs podcast, Kanye West appeared on the show to shed some light on all things, according to him. When West opened up about whether or not he would do a Versuz battle with Drake, the host quickly pivoted the conversation. N.O.R.E., one of the hosts, used it as an opening to discuss the beef behind the feud between West and Drake. West said he attempted to squash the beef with a text chain that leaked, but since has not found a way to amend their relationship. All that
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The Council of Fashion Designers of America held their awards show on November 10. At the ceremony, they awarded Dapper Dan (also known as Daniel Day) its highest honor. He became the first Black designer to receive the coveted and well deserved Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award. To add an additional layer of notoriety and significance to his win, it is important to cite another achievement. He is the only designer to earn the award without first having a formal runway show. He never us
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Nowadays, at grocery stores, or even malls, people are in athleisure wear. From yoga pants and sweats to low tops and high top sneakers, people are choosing comfort over style more and more. An athleisure brand, considered the new kid on the block, makes headway in this industry. It took one of the biggest cultural shifts in the world's history and created a tangible solution to it. The brand Actively Black redefines what it means to be a Black owned athleisure label. Featured In The New York
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Georgia takes home the National Championship after dueling with their number one rival Alabama. With just 97 seconds of play in the very first quarter, Georgia took down Alabama's Bryce Young to cause a fumble with a resulting touchdown. Unfortunately, for Georgia, that call was reversed after reviewed, but may have been an early indication that Georgia was out for the win. Neither team was able to get a firm footing in its offense until after the half. The first and second quarters kept both t
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Swiss Beatz is known for going live and posting videos from his garage. Now this is not your regular run of the mill place to store your garage. It is an impressive display of custom craftsmanship that will make you wonder how much money he's taking in each year. And according to reports, he is worth $150 Million dollars and so is his wife. With a combined $300 Million dollar nest egg, they can afford to spend some serious coin on their home. And that's exactly what they did. Watch below, as bot
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Every week, true sneakerheads have their ears to the ground. If they miss a drop on the first day, they are at risk of the dreaded sold out date that leaves them open to ups and downs of market manipulation caused by scarcity. So in order to stay above the curve, they must know what’s coming before the drops appear online and in stores. We’re here to help you navigate through some of our favorite drops. This week we’re spotlighting Nike. And here are our favorites coming down the pipeline. Plea
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In response to the horrific Astroworld tragedy, some critics say Travis Scott should have done better. They allude to what people are seeing as a callous response. One Twitter user posted a video from the night. As with all footage from this incredible tragedy, please be advised: footage includes grim images and graphic video content. Please proceed with caution. READ: Travis Scott Breaks Silence, Speaks Out In Response To Horrific Astroworld Tragedy WATCH: Terrifying Video And Grim First Ha
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Travis Scott performed at Live Nation's Astroworld Festival last night, where a deadly stampede broke out. As of this morning, authorities confirmed that the event left eight dead and hundreds more injured. A source connected to Astroworld spoke to TMZ. The source accounted that an individual injected concertgoers with a drug substance that caused the pandemonium. WATCH: Terrifying Video And Grim First Hand Accounts From Horrific Travis Scott Astroworld Concert READ: 8 People Died After Stampe
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One of the worst tragedies in the history of live concert events happened on Friday night. Astroworld a festival concert series in Houston, put on by Live Nation, experienced problems from the start. When the doors opened, concertgoers rushed the front gates, pushing through metal detectors and overwhelming front gate staff. Although, they were able to recover from that circumstance, it was not the end of the issues for the concert. The Astroworld festival started in 2018 and was paused for 202
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Fans of Atlanta have been in limbo, waiting for the next season to drop. Season 2 left them hanging since its finale aired on May 10, 2018. It is currently over three years later, and although executives at FX renewed it for more seasons, it has just now finished shooting season 3. According to IndieWire, FX chairman John Landgraf said, "we haven't locked down the scheduling for Season 3 yet. It's finished shooting. It shot primarily in Europe, actually, and it's in post-production, but it's a
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Trademark applications have been filed by Nike founder Phil Knight to mix two pairs of virtual shoes into a new one. Creation possibilities seem endless. Just last week, Facebook made waves because they made it clear that they want to be a major component in the creation of the Metaverse. Now, Nike is hinting a major push towards the virtual space. What if your favourite part of sneaker - the sole, for instance - could be combine with the design of another shoe. Then, you could produce your ow
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Artist Rebel Rae is back fresh off of her debut album with her first single in a year. The song Psychedelics takes a trip down pyschedlic drugs and how the use of those drugs makes this generation feel, explore, and travel. In the visual Rae uses a model to act out the trippy but chill vibes that people experience when they explore and travel through a world of psychedelics.
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Facebook has made it official, they are rebranding themselves as Meta. It clearly states their ambition on being the world's largest social network by building the "Metaverse". The logo has also been changed from its thumbs-up "like" logo to a blue infinity shape. https://twitter.com/fintwit_news/status/1453785540722110466?s=20 Mark Zuckerberg spoke at the company's live-streamed virtual and augmented reality conference. He explained that the new name reflected its focus on building this virtu
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