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‘Seen!’ Marks UK Gallery Debut of Cato with a Fusion of Art and Music
This March, Cooke Latham Gallery in London is to host "Seen!", the first UK solo exhibition of the South London-based artist and musician, Cato. From March 7 to 28, viewers can explore Cato's unique blend of visual and musical artistry, which draws significant inspiration from his musical hero, Madlib. His work creates a compelling dialogue around identity and black culture through a series of larger-than-life portraits that incorporate collage, acrylics, and airbrush techniques.Inspired by Peckham's local characters, Cato's debut is a playful yet introspective look at the act of 'sitting' for a portrait, challenging traditional norms and inviting viewers into a deeper understanding, symbolized by the exhibition's title "Seen!"—a Jamaican term meaning 'to be understood.' His work resonates...
Netflix Debuts Official Trailer for Guy Ritchie Gangster Series ‘The Gentlemen’
Guy Ritchie welcomes all to the high society in his new gangster action series The Gentlemen. Set to premiere next month, the film is led by The White Lotus star Theo James and gives television audiences a different glimpse of the world Ritchie's 2020 film of the same name initially brought to life. Not to be confused with the movie, the characters are completely different in the series.The official Netflix trailer sees James lead the series "as the Duke of Halstead, Eddie Horniman, the estranged son of an English aristocrat who finds himself embroiled in a world of criminality." The series follows James' character as he finds himself deep in the world of Bobby Glass' industrial cannabis empire on the East End of London. Glass is played by Ray Winstone while Kaya Scodelario plays Susie Gla...
Ollie Trenchard Explores Barbados’ Rally Culture In ‘Drifting In Paradise’ Photography Book
Rising London-based photographer Ollie Trenchard has officially announced the launch of his latest project, which dissects the roaring car scenes of Caribbean islands. Trenchard heads to Barbados' sun-filled beaches to fill the pages of Drifting In Paradise while paying tribute to his Bajan and UK roots.The growing rally culture in Barbados vibrates through Trenchard's striking photographs, capturing the nation's love for car racing and automotive history. Trenchard recalls his early childhood, where he forged a deep connection to motorsports and traveled to Barbados to reignite his love for street racing.Drifting In Paradise honors Barbados' beloved car enthusiasts, sitting down with them at local car clubs and group events. He exhibits a diverse range of vintage and modern cars and tells...
10 best hikes in Dartmoor National Park | Atlas & Boots
Our selection of the best hikes in Dartmoor National Park showcase the finest of England’s wildest landscape. I’ve always had a fondness for Dartmoor. I first visited as a child on a family holiday and I’ve been returning regularly ever since. Famous for its wild, open moorland and craggy granite tors (free-standing rocky outcrops that rises abruptly from their surroundings), it is one of the few genuinely wild places left in England. Tucked away in England’s southwest, with 368 wild square miles to explore, Dartmoor National Park is home to some of the finest hiking in England. With an excellent array of trails criss-crossing the wide expansive vistas there are a number of different routes available to suit all ages and abilities. The post 10 best hikes in Dartmoor National Park appeared...
James Blake and Lil Yachty Announce an Upcoming Collaboration Album ‘Bad Cameo’
Lil Yachty is one of music's most experimental characters. Last year, he dropped his most psychedelic album to date, Let's Start Here, and now, he's loading up his next project: a collaborative album with British music royalty, James Blake titled Bad Cameo.In a clip that recently surfaced on social media, Yachty is seen speaking to an unseen person and revealing that he has worked on a collaborative album with Blake. "Granted, I think James has worked with a quite substantial amount of hip-hop artists,” says Yachty. "But this project is just like— it’s so left. For both of us.”Blake hinted at a collaborative album with Yachty almost a year ago, when he shared a picture of the duo in the studio. But still, Yachty expects the news of his new collaborative project to take fans by surprise. "A...
Trent Alexander-Arnold Wants to Change the Future of Football With ‘The After Academy’
Whether it’s re-inventing the right back role, winning every major trophy he's ever wanted to grasp with his boyhood club, or becoming a modern footballing icon, Trent Alexander-Arnold is currently living every kid's dream.But for the majority of players growing up wanting to play the game professionally, those sorts of dreams will never become reality. Football might be regarded as "the people's game" and accessible to millions around the world. The dedication it requires to get to the top of the game is something only the very, very few can hope for – with five out of six players in the UK released or dropped by the age of 21, according to the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA). Trent isn't only one of the game's success stories, but one of the most one of the most uniquely gift...
D Double E and Fumez the Engineer Are Giving the ‘Tekken’ Franchise a New Lease of Life
It’s been almost 30 years since the first Namco-created Tekken game burst onto the scene in arcades. Since its first installment – which originally arrived on PlayStation – the game’s smooth, detailed 3D visuals and eye-catching characters brought a new generation of fans to the fighting game genre.The Tekken franchise is built on loyalty, with millions of players ensuring they get their hands on the latest copy of the game upon its release. Two of the franchises biggest fans also happen to be two UK powerhouses: D Double E and Fumez The Engineer.The pair’s new record, “Tekken 8 (The Anthem),” marks the start of a new era for Tekken, one that looks to create a future-facing feel to the franchise while paying homage to the millions of British players that have contributed to the success of ...
Lewis Hamilton Will Reportedly Join Ferrari for 2025 Formula 1 Season
This just in -- Lewis Hamilton is slated to leave the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team to join Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season. The seven-time world champion is currently the most successful F1 driver ever, counting 103 wins and 104 pole positions. His contract with Mercedes is due to expire in 2024 and in the following year, he is expected to depart the team he has been with since 2013 to replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari.The reported news arrives on transfer deadline day and ahead of the 2024 F1 season. The 2024 season begins with the Bahrain Grand Prix which will happen from February 28 to March 2. Winning six world titles with Mercedes, Hamilton has not won a race since December 2021. In many press interviews, Hamilton has expressed frustration over Mercedes' situation. He endured his...
Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage and Doja Cat to Headline Wireless Festival 2024
Nicki Minaj, 21 Savage, J Hus, and Doja Cat have been confirmed as the headline acts for Wireless Festival 2024.The three-day event returns to Finsbury Park, London, between July 12 and 14, with Nicki Minaj, who's heading to the stage after releasing her latest album, Pink Friday 2, headlining the Friday night.London-born rapper 21 Savage, who has just released his third studio album, American Dream, says he is "so happy to be returning home and headlining Wireless for the very first time."Meanwhile, Doja Cat will close the festival on the Sunday night, with organizers promising a "mind-blowing weekend full of show-stopping moments." Other confirmed acts for the London festival include Sean Paul, Gunna, Rema, Digga D and Uncle Waffles, with more due to be announced next week.The weekend wi...
‘The Kitchen’ is British Cinema’s New Dystopian Blockbuster
Daniel Kaluuya, Kibwe Tavares, and Kane “Kano” Robinson are UK cinema’s favorite group right now. The trio has just released their first movie together, The Kitchen – presenting itself as Kaluuya and Tavares’ directorial debut and the first time Kano has taken to the screen since (spoiler alert) the death of his breakthrough character, Sully, in the hit UK drama, Top Boy, which concluded late last year.The movie, described by Kaluuya as “reservoir dogs in a barber shop” when it first went into production, naturally grew into an ambitious blockbuster that encapsulates life living on the fringes of a poverty-driven society.“The Kitchen is about a self-sufficient community, the last of its kind,” Kaluuya told Hypebeast when asked to describe the movie in a nutshell. But upon watching the film...
Jordan Brand Is Reportedly Collaborating With a Premier League Club on New Kits for Next Season
Jordan Brand is reportedly looking to expand its status in the football industry with a brand-new collaboration with a London-based Premier League side that will possibly wear the Jumpman logo as early as next season.French footballing powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain is the only club to ball out in Jordan Brand kits thus far, with the Ligue 1 side’s partnership with the brand soon running into its sixth year. PSG and Jordan Brand’s partnership has grabbed a slew of headlines over the years, creating some of the cleanest jerseys — that encapsulate the worlds of football, basketball, and streetwear — to hit the pitch in recent times.And while an official announcement of what club will be wearing Jordan kits is yet to be announced, only two Premier League clubs play in Nike (NYSE:NKE -1.12%) k...
Paul Mescal Included in the Season Two Line-Up for Louis Theroux’s Podcast
British documentary maker and TV personality Louis Theroux has launched the second series of his self-titled podcast -- and he's welcomed Paul Mescal as his first guest.Alongside Mescal, listeners can also anticipate the appearances of critically-acclaimed director, Baz Lurhman, as well as actress Sharon Stone, musician PinkPantheress, and podcaster Adam Buxton. For his first episode with Paul Mescal, who is known for his breakout role as Connell Waldron in the TV adaptation of Sally Rooney’s Normal People, Theroux reflects on Mescal's career, discussing how he quickly rose to fame while also earning Bafta and Emmy recognitions. Mescal also touches on his childhood and the impact social media has had on his life and mental health.Additionally, the conversation touches on how Mescal had to...
