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Brian Cox Ignites Life-Or-Death Missions In ‘007: Road To A Million’ Teaser
Prime Video is expanding the James Bond universe, revealing the first teaser for its new reality show, 007: Road To A Million. Scottish Actor and Succession star Brian Cox is portrayed as the villainous frontman, pinning couples against each other to win £1 Million GBP. 007: Road To A Million sees nine everyday partners take part in life-or-death challenges, igniting a new Bond adventure. The action-packed series sees Cox as "The Controller," calling the shots across dangerous missions. From climbing construction cranes to hijacking vintage sports cars, he dictates their every move while gifting a fortune to the most ruthless couple. Outlining Cox's role, Prime Video says: "Villainous and cultured, [he] revels in the increasingly difficult journeys and questions the contestants must overco...
UK and the Republic of Ireland Set to Host Euro 2028
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland will now bid unopposed for Euro 2028 after Turkey withdrew to focus on a joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032.Turkey agreed to merge its Euro 2032 bid with Italy in July and that has now been approved by the governing body, UEFA -- this leaves England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland as the sole bidders to stage the 2028 tournament.The development has been met with excitement amongst British and Irish football fans, however, concerns have been raised about the capacity of police to handle the event, following the chaotic scenes at the final of the Euros at Wembley Stadium in 2021.A statement by Europe's football governing body said: "Further to the announcement on July 28 which revealed the desire of the Italian an...
Watch Jorja Smith Cover Harry Styles’ “As It Was” on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge
Following the release of her second studio album, Falling Or Flying, Walsall-born singer Jorja Smith has just taken to BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge as part of the station's "Live Lounge Month" series.Choosing to cover Harry Styles' hit record "As It Was" for her performance -- the lead single from Styles' third full-length LP, Harry's House -- Smith said: "I keep hearing it. I find it hard sometimes to do a cover -- it needs to be a song that I know even though I've definitely got the lyrics in front of me. But this one I've been hearing a lot and I thought, 'Oh, this will be really nice.' It's a bit more toned down..."Smith and her live band then delivered a stripped-back and soulful rendition of "As It Was," before performing her two-step-worthy 2022 single, "Little Things."You can check ou...
Essentials: Trent Alexander-Arnold
For the latest installment of Essentials, Hypebeast caught up with Liverpool footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold to talk about his necessities, both on and off the field.At 24 years old, the right-back is already vice-captain of the team, working with captain Virgil van Dijk. First making his debut with the team at 18 years old, Alexander-Arnold is regarded by many as one of the best full-backs in the world. Since joining, the England international has won four major trophies with the club including the 2019 Champions League and the 2019-20 Premiere League championship.Whether it's his football boots or his copy of Atomic Habits, the English footballer is always thinking about bettering himself. Follow along as he takes us through his essential items. It seems like a lot of your items surrou...
Rising UK Rapper AntsLive Drops Sky-High Visuals for “Captain Ants”
Rising UK rap star, AntsLive has just dropped his latest single, following up on viral hits such as "Number One Candidate" and "Ooh La La" with his new single, "Captain Ants."Since AntsLive's recently-dropped mixtape, Just A Matter Of Time hit speakers across the globe, the London-based rhymer has gone on to garner a slew of well-deserved attention. Partnering his music with out-of-the-box music video concepts, AntsLive's latest short movie is another stellar example of why he's one of the most exciting rappers in the UK.The visuals align with the track name of "Captain Ants," with the rhymer captured performing all over an airport before hitting the skies on top of an (actual) plane. Produced by Cadenza, the single samples Paulette's "Bella Et Ses Balladins," with a collection of silky-sm...
PinkPantheress Expands Her Sound With New Track “Mosquito”
With the arrival of fall, it's the perfect time for contemplative dreamy pop music, which is something that British sensation PinkPantheress understands so well. To her fans' delight, today the artist released a new song entitled "Mosquito."Although elements of the song were teased previously via TikTok, the official track surprises us yet again as it builds upon the nuggets of teased sounds. But what's exciting about the new track is that it showcases a sonic style for the artist as he vocals dance over a drum and bass beat with a lighthearted R&B sound. "After a long wait my favorite song is coming out to the public, I’m so excited for you guys to hear something different from me in the form of this song," said PinkPantheress.In the song, the Bath, United Kingdom-born artist contempl...
Jorja Smith Proves She’s in Control With New Album ‘falling or flying’
Jorja Smith's sophomore studio effort, falling or flying, is here.Clocking in at approximately 45 minutes, the 16-track album features guest verses from J Hus on "Feelings" and Lila Iké on "Greatest Gift" and hears Smith dive into the duality of her self-confidence and insecurity. Her work with production duo DAMEDAME* delivered a variety of sounds for the record, ranging from R&B to UKF and even alternative, but through it all she remains very much in control — kind of like how she's in control of herself regardless of whether she's feeling her best or feeling her lowest.“I feel like making the album brought me back home,” she said in a statement. “Where you’re from is where you get your powers, and that’s why I’m so grateful I could make this with DAMEDAME* – they still have their ro...
Joy Orbison Goes Back in Time With Surprise Release ‘archive 09-10’
Joy Orbison -- a British producer who's been shaping and redefining dance music since his teens -- has released a pack of five of his "most sought-after" tracks from the archive, dating back more than a decade to 2009-10.Titling his just-released EP archive 09-10, the project is a five-track compilation landing digitally for the first time via TOSS PORTAL, Joy Orbison's self-run label.The drop features hit records from the past; "tentative bidding demo," "smother demo," "ladywell," "em & aitch," and "gr etiquette," which were produced between 2009 and 2010, around the same time as his breakout single, "Hyph Mngo."Additionally, Orbison released "GR Etiquette ('09 Mix)," in March 2020 temporarily through Bandcamp, with all money raised donated to Southwark food bank. Commenting on the re...
Napoli Striker Victor Osimhen Threatens to Sue His Own Club Over TikTok Video Mocking Him
Napoli striker Victor Osimhen's agent Roberto Calenda has threatened to take legal action against Napoli after the club mocked the striker on social media.The Italian club shared a video on its TikTok account showing the striker missing a penalty against Bologna, and since the video surfaced online, Osimhen has removed nearly all photos of him wearing a Napoli shirt from his Instagram account.?? This was the original video posted by Napoli about Victor Osimhen… and then deleted.⚠️ …player’s agent Calenda announced that Osimhen is considering to take legal action against Napoli. pic.twitter.com/0PLunco9aD— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 26, 2023And while the post has since been deleted, Osimhen's agent took to X, saying: "We reserve the right to take legal action ...
CMF by Nothing Launches Its First Three Products in New Tech Portfolio
London-based tech company Nothing has launched its brand-new CMF umbrella and it's presented its first portfolio of three new products: Buds Pro, Watch Pro, and Power 65W GaN.Each fresh introduction by CMF by Nothing has been engineered to deliver timeless and functional design, archived through a careful selection of colors, materials, and finishes to capitalize on Nothing's core functionalities of offering great value to its users.The new collection starts with the CMF Buds Pro, which has been crafted with noise cancellation and a depth of up to 45 dB by capturing an extensive frequency range of sounds up to 5000 Hz. This wide frequency range eliminates a broader spectrum of background noises and in turn, creates a more immersive audio experience in busy and loud environments.Additionall...
Beefeater Gin Launches Installation Outside King’s Cross St. Pancras Celebrating London’s Creative Spirit
For the creation of its latest limited-edition bottle design, Beefeater Gin has collaborated with London-based artist Rachel Joy to capture the multi-faceted and unique essence of the vibrant city through her signature lettering work.Today, the bottle has been unveiled with an accompanying bold installation created by the artist. Half a dozen letters have been dropped off at King’s Cross St. Pancras train station, a hub for both commuters and international travelers to the city. Created with the aim of encouraging people to explore London outside of its famous landmarks, the letters mirror the bottle’s design and shine a light on the city’s communities that collectively define “The Spirit of London.”“I grew up in London and have always felt a deep connection to the city's energy, rich arti...
xydrobe and Dr. Barbara Sturm to Launch New London-Based Virtual Reality Experience “Pause”
xydrobe, a new and exclusive VR destination, has announced its brand-new partnership with aesthetics, skincare, and anti-inflammatory pioneer, Dr. Barbara Sturm.Together, the new collaborators will be working to create a "one-of-a-kind immersive experience," titled "Pause." The hybrid physical-virtual world will be available to experience this Fall/Winter in xydrobe’s Mayfair flagship, a stone’s throw from Dr. Sturm’s Mount Street Spa & Boutique.xydrobe prides itself as a "luxury virtual reality destination," offering ticketed access to original and exclusive experiences both in the virtual world and the physical.Guests of the space will immerse themselves in a guided journey through exclusive physical exhibits and treatments, along with bespoke refreshments and access to original shor...
