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Raheem Sterling Launches New Production Agency ‘Playmaker Films’
Chelsea Football Club and England forward, Raheem Sterling, has teamed up with award-winning music video director, Carly Cussen, to launch a new production agency: Playmaker Films.Sterling has continued to establish himself outside of the world of football in recent years through the launch of several initiatives under his foundation that challenge social change and racial equality. The Chelsea winger has also given opportunities to students with university scholarships while launching his very own fashion line.Now, Sterling's latest venture will see his company specialize in producing branded content, advertising, and music videos, with an "entertainment first" approach that takes inspiration from Sterling and Cussen's previously-presented collaborative work.As per VERSUS, Sterling commen...
Giggs Links Up With Diddy for New Record “Mandem”
UK rap legend Giggs has returned with new music, and this time, he's linked up with another legend from across the pond, Diddy, for "Mandem."South London's Giggs has been spending an increased amount of time in the United States recently. Most notably, the road rap pioneer was recently spotted in the stands at Messi's debut game for Inter Miami, hanging with some outright hip-hop icons. Captured with the likes of DJ Khaled, Giggs also watched Messi ball out with Diddy, who has now landed a quick-fire feature on his latest record.The new release from Giggs comes following the announcement of his forthcoming album, Zero Tolerance -- which drops on August 18 -- and also marks 15 years since his legendary debut album, Walk In Da Park, was released.Now, taking his new music video between Giggs'...
Nothing Announces New User-Friendly Smartwatch
London-based tech company Nothing is rising to become one of the leading retailers in the space. Nothing's affordable line-up is expanding from smartphones and earbuds to include a user-friendly smartwatch that goes head-to-head with Apple technology. Following the announcement of Nothing's Ear (2) in black, the brand is preparing to launch its budget-conscious smartwatch. Nothing's recent company update, led by CEO Carl Pei, promised "a new range of products that make better design more accessible." Items currently in the works include new smartwatches and earbuds in custom "color, material, and finishes." Both products will expand on Nothing's modern technology, highlighting sleek designs accessible for all via considerable pricing. Nothing's new smartwatch and earbuds will offer fresh d...
Dave White’s “Extinct” Series Arrive at Kiklo Spaces
British artist Dave White had completed his “Extinct” series over the course of 18 months, and it was done in absolute secrecy. The collection was previously exhibited at the Hang-Up Gallery in 2021 and has finally settled into a new home at Kiklo Spaces in Petersfield, Hampshire.With “Extinct,” this also marks the first of Loughran Gallery’s residencies at the multi-dimensional club for art and supercar connoisseurs.“For the past decade I have created works that focus on the inhabitants of the natural world, their beauty is something we take for granted in the abstracted world we live in. Their fragility and scarcity and their fight for survival has been the catalyst and focus of my work,” said White.Get a glimpse of the artwork and atmosphere of the space in the gallery above.Dave White’...
Tom Brady Becomes Minority Owner of Birmingham City FC
Seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady has become a minority owner of Championship side, Birmingham City Football Club.The NFL legend, who retired from the sport in February, has now "entered a partnership" with the Blues' new owners Knighthead Capital Management LLC, with Brady becoming the chairman of a new advisory board at St. Andrews. "Tom Brady joining the Birmingham City team is a statement of intent. We are setting the bar at world class," Knighthead co-founder, Tom Wagner said."Tom is both investing [as well as] committing his time and extensive expertise," he continued. "As chair of the advisory board, Tom will have a direct impact on the club. The men's, women's, and academy teams are going to benefit from [his] knowledge. The goal that Tom has committed to is to make Birmingh...
James Edson’s ‘Rabbit Hole’ Book Documents 25 Years of London Skate Crew PWBC
Sheffield-born skater James Edson is a prolific member of the British skate community, hitting the ramps with PWBC for decades. The London-based skate crew has traveled worldwide to demonstrate their onboard abilities, documented for the first time in Edson's photography book Rabbit Hole. The skater and founder of London's Wayward Gallery captures his fellow skaters participating in everyday activities while showcasing their strong bond on and off deck. The photographs are documented in black and white film, blasted on multi-dimensional double-page spreads. The 146-page hardback features white covers illustrated by artist John Knight, flipping through the pages to discover Edson's friends in action. Annotated by skater and writer Stuart Hammond, some portraits are shot inside hospitals aft...
Jay-Z Is Reportedly Interested in Buying Tottenham Hotspur Football Club
Jay-Z is reportedly interested in purchasing Premier League football side Tottenham Hotspur in the wake of charges pressed against the club's current owner, Joe Lewis.Earlier in July, 86-year-old Joe Lewis was charged with insider trading offenses which involved giving information to "romantic partners and his private pilots," as per the US attorney for the Southern District of New York, Damian Williams.A 29-page indictment, including 16 counts of securities fraud and three counts of conspiracy, was filed against Lewis, with the Spurs owner responding with a not-guilty plea. However, on July 26, Lewis was released on a $300 million USD bond secured by his yacht and private aircraft.Now, as per Football365, Jay-Z is looking to purchase the club as he awaits the fate of Joe Lewis. The curren...
Trekking the Highlander Lake District in England | Atlas & Boots
The Lake District is home to England's most dramatic landscape. In a country known more for its tame countryside and sedate farmland, Cumbria's exhilarating terrain of craggy peaks, deep gorges and immense lakes reveals a refreshingly wilder side of the nation. As such, nowhere else was ever really in the running to host the inaugural Highlander UK trek, one of the latest additions to the Highlander Adventure collection. The post Trekking the Highlander Lake District in England appeared first on Atlas & Boots.
Lotus Cars Partners with KEF for Limited Edition LS60 Speaker Set
Renowned British car maker Lotus Cars has teamed up with British audio solutions company KEF to produce a limited edition run of Lotus-branded LS60 Wireless speakers -- one of the brand's most powerful home audio offerings.Founded in Maidstone, Kent in 1961, KEF has continued its aim of producing high-end audio products that look as good as they sound. Some of its most popular offerings include HiFi speakers, subwoofers, architecture speakers, wireless speakers and headphones.As for the KEF LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition, the brand has opted for a very scaled-back approach and subtle branding elements. Details include a finish in an iconic British racing green, often found on Lotus vehicles, as well as subtle lettering in gold at the front reading "Lotus NYO" and "Lotus Edition" in green at t...
Unknown T Gives Stellar Life Update in “Free Slime/Sexy Girls”
UK drill star Unknown T has just returned with new music and the Hommerton-raised rapper has dropped "Free Slime" and "Sexy Girls," a two-part release that gives fans a solid update on where the musician is in his life.The first single, "Free Slime," leans into Unknown T's classic sonics, with hard-hitting production from M1OnTheBeat laying the foundations for T to unleash his silky-smooth flow and intricate manipulation of melodies. Additionally, the context of the record keeps us up to date on current street politics while drawing inspiration from the early UK drill days with an overarching sense of rawness and high-tempo energy.On the flip side, "Sexy Girls" offers an all-new version of Unknown T. Enlisting Lancey Foux for a feature, the duo unleashes a slew of Auto-Tuned melodies, whil...
Marshall Unveils Revitalized Versions of Its Classic Studio JTM Amplifier
In celebration of what would have been Jim Marshall's 100th birthday and to also pay homage to its first-ever amplifier, British amp manufacturer, Marshall has presented the latest addition to its Studio series -- and it's a revitalized version of the brand's JTM amp, which was first produced in 1962.The new Studio JTM range -- which has been handmade in Marshall's UK-based factory in Milton Keynes -- welcomes four unique products in the form of a 20W head, 20W combination amp, 1 x 12” and 2 x 12", with each creation complemented with period-correct aesthetics, such as Marshall's classic red "Coffin" logo and the iconic fawn fret.Additionally, the original JTM45 received stellar co-signs from the likes of rock music legends, Gary Moore, Richie Blackmore, and Angus Young. The trio praised t...
Stuart Semple Protests Mattel Trademark with “Barbiest Pink” Paint
With Barbie front and center as it takes over the box office, the toymaker behind the popular intellectual property, Mattel, has never had more interest in its registered trademarked signature pink.One specific case of interest comes from British artist Stuart Semple who is both challenging and protesting the concept of "owning a color," through the release of a purchasable paint offering dubbed "Pinkie" -- which he says is the "barbiest pink."Pinkie has hit the art supply market as a high-quality acrylic resin that uses optical brighteners and fluorescent pigments. The offering is also seemingly a collectible work of art in itself, with a vibrant box that features a playful design reminiscent of the boxes the toys would come in, this includes a window and a "MAT-HEL" sticker to boot.In th...
