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Giggs Announces Release Date for Forthcoming Project ‘ZERO TOLERANCE’
South London's UK Rap legend Giggs has announced his brand-new project, ZERO TOLERANCE, and it marks the first full-length release from the musician since 2020's mixtape, Now Or Never.Recently taking to social media to reveal the release date and artwork for the new project, Hollowman said: "My new project, ZERO TOLERANCE, is out August 18." The new project from Giggs will be his first in three years following the release of 2020's Now Or Never. Since then, Giggs has released a slew of stand-alone singles, such as "Pink Lemonade," "Time," and "Da Maximum," while also featuring on various collaborative singles such as Young Teflon and Tiny Boost's "3 Dimensions," "Dog Mount" with Teejay, and "Water" with Kwengface. View this post on Instagram A post shared by GIGGS (@officialgiggs...
Devon Turnbull’s “HiFi Listening Room Dream No. 1” Arrives In London
Soundsystem engineer Devon Turnbull is recognized as the first and only "speaker sculptor," creating immersive listening experiences to awaken your senses. Turnbull's hi-fi equipment turns music into gold, creating all-encompassing audio environments in international gallery spaces. After Turnbull's 2022 group exhibition at Lisson Gallery in New York City, he travels to London to share his engaging HiFi Listening Room Dream No.1 exhibition. Heading to Lisson Gallery in the British capital, the exhibit is open to all and motivates listeners to "surrender to the act of listening." Turnbull's carpeted listening rooms are overwhelmed by jumbo-sized speakers, turntables, amplifiers, and seating for guests to melt into. Grey neo-brutalist designs dominate the space with an artistic aura, seeing ...
The Standard’s “One Night Standard” Last-Minute Booking App Returns
Hospitality imprint The Standard is making spontaneous travel easier than ever, bringing back its beloved One Night Standard app worldwide. One Night Standard is a last-minute booking app that expands across all hotels, including The Standard High Line, East Village, Miami Beach, London, Ibiza, and more. You can make reservations at the lowest rates available upon arrival, giving international travelers quick and easy access no matter the occasion. The Standard's digital booking service first launched in 2015, establishing itself as a premium service never seen before. Following its closure during the Covid19 pandemic, the hotel service is back in full swing. The software will continue to expand with The Standard's hotel openings, landing in Singapore and Melbourne in 2024. Take a closer l...
Al-Hilal Submits World-Record €300M Transfer Fee for Kylian Mbappé
Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal has submitted a world-record transfer bid for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé, which is understood to be worth around €300m (approx. $332m USD).The move has come following the news that PSG left Mbappé out of its squad for its pre-season tour of Japan, with the French champions determined to sell Mbappé unless he signs a new contract. PSG is also willing to accept Al-Hilal’s offer, but there have been no talks between Al-Hilal and Mbappé.However, Al-Hilal will continue to attempt to sign Mbappé for a world-record fee and salary and are mindful that it may suit the France captain to come for only one season, with Mbappé expected to sign for Real Madrid next summer.As per CBS' soccer correspondent, James Benge, Al-Hilal are prepared to pay Mbappé a world...
Meet Tomas Gittins, the Manchester-Based Artist Facing The Truth with His “POORTRAITS”
Manchester has stood as one of the UK’s main focal points for emerging talent for decades. From its musical heritage – spearheaded by the likes of Oasis and now the cheeky-chap rhymes of Moston’s Aitch – to the slew of food spots along the streets of Piccadilly, the 0161 is a melting pot for culture and community. It’s Manchester’s togetherness that gives its talent a pedestal to succeed on – and emerging artist and designer, Tomas Gittins, is proof of that. The 26-year-old currently stands as one of the most exciting artists in the city, with his “POORTRAITS” often being spotted around popular hotspots and independent exhibitions in the Rainy City. Having moved from his hometown of Macclesfield – a small town just outside of Manchester – to Cape Town in 2018, Gittins’ introverted time in ...
Shadows and Secrets Torment the Official ‘A Haunting In Venice’ Trailer
20th Century Studios has released the first trailer for its highly-anticipated thriller A Haunting In Venice. The film, shot by Oscar-winning director Kenneth Branagh, revisits Agatha Christie's fictional novel, Hallowe'en Party.Hitting theatres later this year, A Haunting In Venice sees Branagh star as detective Hercule Poirot and investigate a murder that happened before his very eyes. Tina Fey leads him through the post-World War II thriller, escorting him to a psychic reading done by Michelle Yeoh. The séance reconnects Yeoh with her dead mother, that assumes Kelly Reilly's body before she spins out of control and is gruesomely murdered. Branagh attempts to unravel the murder in disbelief of spirits and ghosts, battling ruthless supernatural entities in the process. The cast of A Haunt...
Beats Introduces Studio Pro Headphones
Since the first generation edition in 2008, the Studio model has been a staple in Beats' audio catalog. Now, it's receiving an update with the introduction of the new Studio Pro headphones.To lead the charge, the new Studio Pro was designed in collaboration with A-COLD-WALL*'s Samuel Ross and his SR_A (Samuel Ross & Associates) design venture. Appearing in black, deep brown, navy and sandstone, the headphones feature a similar silhouette but have been upgraded with enhanced audio quality and finishes. From a sound perspective, the Studio Pro includes fully-adaptive noise cancellation and transparency modes alongside personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.Other specifications include upgraded call performance and 40 hours of battery life. With the design, the Studio Pro i...
Mahalia Releases Silky-Smooth Sophomore Album ‘IRL’
Leicester-based R&B star Mahalia has just released her latest album, IRL, and it sees the singer-songwriter present a solid collection of records that represent her in a more well-rounded and mature light, following the release of her debut album, Love and Compromise, four years ago.And while Mahalia has provided regular single releases for her music-hungry fans -- including a five-track EP titled Letter To Ur Ex -- fans have been ready and waiting for a full-length project from the musician for some time now.Enlisting JD. Reid as the album's executive producer, who worked on the vast majority of the album material, Mahalia also brought in the likes of Ben Hart, The Elements, RAYE, Spencer Stewart, and GRADES to handle the remainder of the project's magic. Additionally, IRL also includ...
Watch the Rimac Nevera Set the Goodwood Festival of Speed Hill Climb Production Car Record
The Rimac Nevera is the world's quickest-accelerating production car, and now it has another title under its belt. Indeed, it tackled the famed Goodwood Festival of Speed Hill Climb over the weekend, and in doing so it smashed the record time.Not only did it beat petrol cars, it beat all other electric cars -- topping the leader board as the "fastest overall production car this year," setting a time of 49.32 seconds over the 1.16-mile sprint.This is quite the feat, as the hill climb is really just the Duke of Richmond's driveway, meaning it's narrow, walled in places, twisty, and definitely not designed for a wide, super-powerful EV.The car was driven by Bugatti Rimac Chief Test and Development Driver, Miroslav Zrnčević. Speaking on the challenge, he said:"Taking on the narrow hillclimb at...
Nike’s “What the Football” Campaign Celebrates Female Ballers Who Are Changing the Game
With the Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand just around the corner, Nike has introduced its latest campaign, "What The Football," and it champions female footballers from around the globe who are changing the game and inspiring the world through the power of sport.The feature film stars 11 footballers and Nike athletes, from Ada Hegerberg, Alex Morgan, and Asisat Oshoala to the likes of Chloe Kelly, Debinha, Grace Geyoro, Kadeisha Buchanan, and Megan Rapinoe. The movie aims to encapsulate the momentum and increased popularity women's football has had on the beautiful game, while also redefining the athlete partnership model to better listen and to serve athletes holistically. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nike (@nike)As part of the new "What The Footbal...
Is This 2005 Radio Show Recording the Real Voice of Banksy?
We've all encountered Banksy's art in one form or another, whether it's the real deal, a phony, or a print. With this, it's safe to say that the mystery man has become the de facto enigma of the art world. However, thanks to BBC Radio 4's new series The Banksy Story, we now might have access to the first-ever recording of what could be Banksy's voice.The snippet comes from the American news show All Things Considered on the NPR (National Public Radio) station. Aired on March 24, 2005 -- which was a matter of days after the artist exhibited his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art -- it seems that the person on the phone could be Banksy themselves.As The Guardian reports, the host asks: "We assume that you are who you say you are, but how can we be sure?" In response, Banksy replies, "Oh,...
J Hus Provides Stellar Performance of “Massacre” for ‘A COLORS SHOW’
Following the release of his third studio album, Beautiful and Brutal Yard, UK rapper J Hus has just performed one of the album's highlights, "Massacre," for A COLORS SHOW.Since J Hus announced the roll-out of his new project earlier this year, the UK -- and the rest of the world -- were chomping at the bit to hear what the Hustla Baby had in store. Now, with the project out in its entirety, it's already being regarded as a modern-day classic, with the East London rapper continuing to build one of the most impressive discographies in UK rap history.The record gave a full account of what Hus is capable of, offering fresh takes on already-existing genres such as Afrobeats, grime, and drill. And while Hus was more than capable of producing a five-star record on his own, the stellar list of fe...
