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50 Cent Has Sponsored an All-Girls Under-14s Football Team in Cardiff
50 Cent has sponsored an under-14s girls' football team in Cardiff, with the rapper joining the growing list of A-listers supporting Welsh teams.The musician has become a backer of the all-girls side AFC Rumney in Wales and the deal was reportedly agreed when a father of one of the players worked with the rapper on a tour, and when the questions of sponsorship were raised, he agreed.Richie Brown, the coach of the under-14s and under-17s girls' teams of AFC Rumney, said the club was "over the moon" with the sponsorship, and thanked the rapper for his support.On the club's Facebook page, Brown said: "We feel absolutely over the moon that our u14s Girls have been sponsored by World Known Superstar Actor / Music Producer Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson and G Unit.”As part of the sponsorship, the play...
Memorabilia Brand Club Legacyz Collaborates With Raphaël Varane for Limited-Edition Product Range
Emerging memorabilia brand Club Legacyz has announced a new partnership with Manchester United and former France defender, Raphaël Varane, with the brand releasing a limited drop of products to celebrate the player’s illustrious career with the French national side.Earlier this year, Club Legacyz planted its feet in the football industry with a slew of club partnerships, joining forces with five of Europe's top football clubs; Manchester City, FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, FC Bayern Munich, and SL Benfica, to create a selection of limited-edition collectible posters and icons.Now, Club Legacyz's latest partnership with Varane will unveil a new product range of 500 fine art prints, as well as three versions of the Club Legacyz icons: Gold Edition, Holographic Edition, and Blue Edition....
James Maddison is Using Golf as a Force for Good
For Premier League baller James Maddison, golf represents a release from football and a vehicle for positive change.The Tottenham midfielder is in the form of his life this season. Having joined Spurs from Leicester City at the start of the season, all eyes were on the precocious playmaker to see if he could live up to the billing at one of the best clubs in the country. Spurs’ Number 10 has duly delivered, sweeping August’s POTM with ease thanks to his scintillating start to the campaign, earning the award for the first time in his career after three-goal involvements throughout the month in an unbeaten start at his new club.He’s only been getting better ever since – but aside from his unprecedented influence on the pitch, Madders is continuing to do his bit while off it. Mansion recently...
Arsenal Midfielder Mohamed Elneny Launches London-Based Football Academy
Egypt and Arsenal defensive midfielder, Mohamed Elneny, has created his own football academy, looking to nurture young football talent for those between the ages of 16 to 25.Professional footballers are often looking to provide opportunities for up-and-coming talent. For example, Wilfried Zaha has recently set up a football academy, while former Manchester United, Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan, and PSG star, David Beckham, has established an academy -- which Harry Kane once attended -- to offer a new route into the professional game.Now, Arsenal's Elneny has launched his own academy -- titled the Elneny Football Club. The academy will provide best-in-class training with Elneny -- who currently has a UEFA B license -- along with first and senior team opportunities, training, post-match v...
Gabriel Moses Announces the Release of His First-Ever Monograph
London-based artist and photographer, Gabriel Moses, has just taken to social media to announce that his first-ever monograph is soon to be released.Recently, Moses has solidified himself as one of the UK's most certified creatives. From his work with Clint419's Corteiz on a slew of now-viral campaign videos to shooting his very own Dazed Magazine cover. The creative has also unveiled his debut exhibition in London, standing as another achievement that followed his work with Virgil Abloh and Supreme, along with having further accolades featured in The New York Times.With this in mind, Gabriel Moses has continued to prove that he's a jack of all trades -- and this will be encapsulated in his forthcoming monograph. Taking to Instagram to present his latest project, the monograph looks to sta...
Beats by Dre Enlist Erling Haaland and LeBron James for New “The King & The Viking” Campaign
Beats by Dre has just presented a brand-new campaign titled "The King & The Viking," featuring NBA champion LeBron James and Manchester City striker Erling Haaland, who has just joined the Beats team as an official brand ambassador.The campaign comes with a short film, which features a plot exploring the pressures that come with the need to exceed expectations as an athlete. Additionally, the concept of family and legacy are key themes in the film, too, with Savannah James and former Manchester City baller and father of Haaland, Alfie, sharing compelling words of wisdom to their loved ones -- encouraging them to silence doubt and allow pressure to fuel their respective fights."I'm excited to join the Beats family, a brand that has long been a part of my pre-match routine as an athlete,...
Bentley and Forestaliga Celebrate 20 Years of the Continental GT With Collaborative Driving Glove
In celebration of 20 years of the Bentley Continental GT, the British automotive brand has collaborated with London design studio, Forestaliga to create a limited-edition driving glove inspired by the craftsmanship and design of Bentley's grand touring car.Designed by Emmanuel Lawal, a global creative and founder of Forestalgia, the collaborative glove is made out of Bentley's very own surplus leathers. Additionally, Lawal worked alongside the product engineering studio, Areté to bring the GT’s rich history to life by mirroring the essence of the Bentley GT.Available in two colorways of "Black Crystal" and "Racing Green," both color schemes reference the Bentley GT's optional interior while the accessory also features a slew of co-branded logos alongside double-stitched reinforced protecti...
Watch the Haunting Full-Length Trailer for Jacob Elordi’s ‘Saltburn’
Warner Bros. has released the official full-length trailer for its upcoming thriller Saltburn. Starring Euphoria's Jacob Elordi and Irish actor Barry Keoghan, the film is based in a British suburban town, following an eccentric tale of friendship and luxury. Directed by Academy Award winner Emerald Fennell, Saltburn is outlined by privilege and desire. Struggling teen Oliver Quick (Barry Keoghan) bumps into charming Felix Catton (Jacob Elordi), stranded roadside with a flattened bicycle tire. The duo develop a friendship at Catton's family home, holding black-tie dinners and lavish tennis court parties. The film is packed with twists and turns, oozing with sinister energy and a humorous backbone. Quick gets lost in Saltburn while experiencing an opulent lifestyle, transforming his reality ...
Watch the High-Stakes Trailer for George Clooney’s ‘The Boys In The Boat’
George Clooney is adding another film to his directorial roster, seeing his sports-drama film The Boys In The Boat receive an official trailer. The Boys In The Boat will release on Christmas Day, based on Daniel James Brown's 2013 best-selling novel. It focuses on University of Washington athletes in 1936, seeing the rowing team compete for gold at Berlin's Summer Olympics. Inspired by true events, the MGM and Smoke House Pictures production puts high-stakes races into motion and follows struggling families in the Great Depression. British actor Callum Turner gives support by entering the rowing team, which offers part-time work and free shelter. The eight-man squad is coached by Joel Edgerton, seeing the Washington Huskies set time records at national competitions before moving onto glob...
Stormzy’s #Merky FC Expands to Offer 50 Job Opportunities in the Football Industry
UK rap star Stormzy has opened applications for year two of the #Merky FC program, with 50 jobs within the football industry up for grabs.Big Mike launched his #Merky FC program last year as a way to address the lack of Black people being represented in the football industry. Applications were open to young Black people in the UK interested in breaking into the football industry behind the scenes, as opposed to playing on the pitch.The first year of Stormzy's initiative went down as a major success, with 15 applicants securing job placements at partner companies in different areas of the football industry; such as content creation, marketing, sales, and more.Now, the second year of the foundation has seen the number of roles available more than triple, with 50 career opportunities at media...
In Conversation With Nines, the UK Rap Legend Blessed With Unparalleled Vision
Throughout the world of UK rap, the average shelf-life for rhymers in today’s saturated market often lands on the three-year mark. So, when a British rapper manages to brush past the second — and sometimes, even third — studio album, it’s a moment that deserves to be celebrated.Harlesden-raised road rap legend, Nines, real name Courtney Freckleton, has just dropped his latest album, Crop Circle 3 — his second full-length LP of the year. The first Crop Circle was released in 2018 when Nines was signed to XL Recordings, a label revered for discovering the likes of Adele, M.I.A, and Giggs in the early stages of their careers. The start of the Crop Circle trilogy birthed a more focused Nines, one that ambushed the British rap scene — and official UK charts — with records such as “I See You Sh...
Broadwick Live Announces Partnership With United Visual Artists for London’s Newest Venue Drumsheds
After crafting a visual language that was synonymous with the identity of Printworks’ Fall/Winter 2021 season, visual art collective, United Visual Artists has connected with Broadwick Live to create, curate, and deliver the creative concept for London's new immersive space, Drumsheds.The evolution of the partnership between Broadwick Live and UVA will see the realization of a vision to immerse audiences and deliver an "unparalleled experience" in the 608,000 sqft warehouse by combining art, technology, lighting, and spatial design.Curated by Broadwick, Drumsheds is the most ambitious space that the team has taken on. And while Broadwick's portfolio includes creating concepts for some of the UK's most impressive experience-led brands -- such as Printworks, Beams, Field Day, and Depot Mayfi...
