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Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Novak Djokovic for Wimbledon 2023 Championship Title
Wimbledon has officially wrapped up, seeing a young Spaniard beat legendary player Novak Djokovic for the title. 20-year-old Carlos Alcaraz earned his first Wimbledon trophy on Sunday after the tremendous defeat of Djokovic and denying his eighth world championship. Carlos Alcaraz is quickly rising to become one of the greats, standing alongside Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer. Last November, the fearless top-ranking player was named the youngest number-one world tennis athlete in history, holding 12 ATP Tour-level singles titles across the Wimbledon Championships, US Open, and Masters 1000. Carlos Alcaraz's Wimbledon victory makes him the first male to win the title in over two decades, besides Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Andy Murray. He ended Djokovic's 10-year winning streak...
Gunther Werks Celebrates UK Debut with Custom RHD 911 993
Gunther Werks, the California-based Porsche restoration and customization specialist, announced its official expansion into the United Kingdom and European markets with the unveiling of a Porsche 911 993 coupe named "Bubblegum."The announcement was made at the renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed, where Bubblegum shared the stage with one of its production-spec turbocharged models – marking the first time one of its turbocharged models has been shown outside of the U.S.As part of its entry into the new market, Gunther Werks presented its first UK client restoration and collaboration project. Unlike its production models, the vibrant pink 911 993 coupe is a one-of-one customized exclusively for the client.Bubblegum features a bespoke three-stage pink pearlescent ultra-fine metallic paint, al...
J Hus’ New Album ‘Beautiful and Brutal Yard’ Is a Must-Listen
Three years since his last album, Big Conspiracy, London-based rhymer J Hus has returned with his brand-new LP, Beautiful and Brutal Yard.Since J Hus' inception into the UK music game in 2015 with his summer smash record "Lean & Bop," the East Londoner has dominated almost every summer with a slew of party-ready anthems -- such as "Bouff Daddy," "Must Be," and "No Denying" -- that have had the country two-stepping through the season and beyond. Now, Hus' latest record provides more of the same, with the 19-tracker consisting of a slew of feel-good summer tracks, combined with bleak reportage about life in London.Additionally, the album also contains themes of love, while other topics such as Hus' relationships with God and the devil are explored alongside the Black British and Gambian ...
With Their Debut EP, Bimini Wants to Rebel
We’re waiting for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK star, fashion icon, author, model, political and Queer activist, and now, recording artist Bimini to join us on the call. Then “Ello! You alright babes?” rings down the line, and we immediately knew were in good company. Bimini has an infectious quality. It’s what made them a standout, among many other talents they possess, on the BBC Three drag competition show two years ago – earning the title of Miss Congeniality, no less. And as is no secret, once you’re on the world’s biggest drag stage, it’s only up from there. With newfound fame comes hoards of fans, TikTok dance routines based on the legendary lipsync for your life challenges and “going out-out” looks based on the Queens’ often jaw-dropping ensembles. However, Bimini was one of the few Queen...
Olaolu Slawn Creates for the Community
For Olaolu Slawn, designing pieces of art is a hectic process.After moving from Nigeria to London in 2017, Slawn quickly became one of the hottest artists on the planet. Known for his canvases that are complemented by caricature pop figures, bold colors, and clear-cut shapes, his art represents topics of psychology, race, politics, and the issues that come with being part of an ethnic minority community. In turn, Slawn has amassed a loyal cult following that has helped to open the doors to new opportunities, allowing Slawn to represent the environments he’s a product of.It is Slawn’s infectious energy that has continued to see him break new ground. Most notably, his unique marketing approach with Clint419 and Corteiz – with the DA SKYDIVE film being a key highlight – brought a new batch of...
British Car Brand Caterham Is Coming for the EV Sports Sector With Its Project V Concept
British car brands are causing quite a stir in the automotive industry today, and now even left-field marques like Caterham are looking to take down the giants with its all-new concept, the Project V.While its main competitors -- the Alpine A110S and Lotus Emira -- are petrol-powered, the Caterham Project V has a top trump up its sleeve that could future-proof it. That's right, it's electric. And it's not just an eco-friendly stunt, as the light but mighty ethos of Caterham's previous cars infiltrates the Project V's very premise.The single rear-mounted electric motor provides 268 BHP, giving the car a 0-62 MPH time of 4.5 seconds or less, an estimated top speed of 143 MPH, and a range of 249 miles. These figures are achieved thanks to the use of a carbon fiber and aluminum composite chass...
UPDATE: ‘Wonka’ Trailer Sees Timothée Chalamet Become the Famous Chocolatier
Update: After dropping off first-look images earlier on Tuesday, Warner Bros. revealed the official trailer for Wonka, the upcoming prequel film to Roald Dahl's classic, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, starring Timothée Chalamet. From director Paul King, the forthcoming film is billed to be "an intoxicating mix of magic and music, mayhem and emotion, all told with fabulous heart and humor."According to the official synopsis, "This irresistibly vivid and inventive big screen spectacle will introduce audiences to a young Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time—proving that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you’re lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible."Simon Farnaby and Paul King wrote the screenpla...
Kode9 and Burial Link Up for Dystopian Split-Single Album, ‘Infirmary / Unknown Summer’
Kode9 and Burial are OGs, intrinsically linked to one another and the evolution of the UK's electronic music scene. The former, whose real name is Steve Goodman, is one of the founding fathers of UK dubstep, and the owner of his own record label -- Hyperdub -- which Burial (William Emmanuel Bevan) joined as the label's first artist in 2005. Since, the two have gone on to produce various musical projects, notably the joint album FABRICLIVE 100: Kode9 & Burial. Now, the duo is back together for the two-piece EP, Infirmary / Unknown Summer.fabric, an institutional nightclub based in Farringdon, London, is where Infirmary / Unknown Summer lives. Under the fabric Originals record label, Kode9 and Burial release an EP with two songs of the same name, and it is "Infirmary" that is dropping fi...
Brad Pitt Confirms Upcoming Formula 1 Film at British Grand Prix
Formula 1 is currently at its high, gaining a massive audience through Netflix's Drive to Survive docu-series. Formula 1's motorsport teams recently graced their customary slot at England's Silverstone circuit, seeing Dutch-Belgian racer Max Verstappen take home first place. Verstappen's win wasn't the only exciting news Silverstone had to offer, as Brad Pitt was also present filming an upcoming Formula 1 film. Rumors about the Joseph Kosinski-directed movie have been circulating, now confirmed at the British Grand Prix. Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, and their crew arrived at Silverstone wearing Mercedes Benz-sponsored racing uniforms. While no information on the film has been revealed, Pitt mentioned that he would be playing a 1990s retired racing driver who experienced a catastrophic car acc...
D-Block Europe’s ‘DBE World’ Mixtape Offers Something for Everyone
South London rap duo D-Block Europe -- aka Young Adz and Dirtbike LB -- have returned with a new mixtape, DBE World, and to mark the occasion, they've shared the music video for one of its highlights, "Potential."The 24-track offering looks at DBE's music and personal journeys. Over the past few years, the duo has charted at an impressive -- and consistent level -- and this new project from the pair provides a selection of records that offer a more global appeal, with catchy hooks in abundance, while also covering a slew of topics to cover all bases; from street politics and troubles with anxiety to love affairs and their wishes to live regular lives.Providing a combination of fresh sonics and infectious Auto-Tuned melodies, Adz and Dirtbike also show off their lyrical abilities, further c...
Alasdair McLellan’s ‘HOME and AWAY’ Photo Book Captures British Youth Culture at Its Best
Alasdair McLellan is the benchmark when it comes to capturing the current zeitgeist. His works depict an honest reality of British youth culture, authentically raw, stripped back, intimate, and poignant. Now, more than 500 images captured over the photographer's near-four-decade-spanning career come together within two volumes in a new coffee table book titled HOME and AWAY.The publication, designed by M/M (Paris), is McLellan's most comprehensive documentation to date. Thus, it doesn't just explore a full breadth of content spanning from his very first photograph which he took aged 13 to far more contemporary pieces, it also showcases how he has had a consistent point of view over the years, painting his oeuvre and aesthetic.Alasdair McLellan's HOME and AWAY features images renowned and n...
Arsène Wenger To Be Honored With Statue Outside the Emirates Stadium
Former Arsenal FC manager, Arsène Wenger, is soon to have his very own statue unveiled outside the Emirates Stadium.The North London club -- which just fell short of winning the Premier League title last season -- has been working on Wenger's bronze statue for some time now, with fans expecting the model to be officially presented to coincide with The Gunner's 20th anniversary of its Invincible season.The first official viewing of the statue is expected to be released via a digital unveiling in the coming weeks, with Wenger later attending a private ceremony with friends, family, and several players and members of staff involved in Arsenal's historic Invincible season.Having coached Arsenal's first team for 22 years, Wenger's biggest achievement came in the 2003/04 campaign, when his team ...
