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What appears to be a Valkyrie, a maiden of Odin in Norse mythology, rides towards a heavenly light, likely guiding slain warriors towards Valhalla.

‘The Northman’ Preview is a Vengeance-Fueled Frozen Epic

'The Northman' trailer arrived just before Christmas, a semi-historical epic that rains violence upon friend and foe alike in its quest for bloody vengeance.
Aero's luxury hosts and leisure cabin.

Aero’s Semi-Private Airline — Luxury Travel to Top Ski Spots

Aero, a semi-private airline launched in 2021, flies from L.A. and London to luxury destinations in the U.S. West and Western Europe, starting at $1,000.
An image from 'Halo,' the sci-fi series coming from Paramount Plus in 2022.

Paramount Plus ‘Halo’ Trailer Promises An Epic Resistance

Dramatizing an epic 26th-century conflict between humanity and the Covenant, Paramount Plus' Halo series will weave personal stories with action and adventure.
Ralph Macchio (left) and William Zabka (right) as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence in 'Cobra Kai.'

Cobra Kai Season 5 Already Filmed and Around the Corner

Since arriving on Netflix in 2020, 'Cobra Kai' has released four seasons in under 16 months and Season 5 is already in the can and scheduled for release.
Zoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle in The Batman.

Explosive New Trailer for ‘The Batman’ Goes From Frisky to Fiery

On December 27, Warner Brothers/DC Comics released 'The Bat and The Cat,' The Batman’s latest trailer, only adding more rocket fuel to smoldering expectations.
A Pineapple Jalapeño Margarita from Seedlip Garden 108.

The Best Non-Alcoholic Spirits to Celebrate Dry January

Incorporating the spirit of a dry January here are several non-alcoholic spirits as alternatives to enjoy alcohol-free yet taste-complex cocktails.
Bored Ape Yacht Club and adidas designers.

Adidas and Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT Project Partnership

Discussion with Vivaldi Senior Partner, Anne Olderog about Adidas, Nike and other big brands surging into a new commercial world — the metaverse and NFTs.
Barrell and Oak's grooming products

New Year’s Grooming Is Easy to Maintain With Barrel and Oak

It’s accepted that a well-groomed man enjoys and exhibits more confidence. Barrel and Oak’s classic grooming essentials encourage a new you in the New Year.
The first Super Bowl at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum in 1967.

Wild Card Weekend Preview of the NFL Playoff Matchups

Analyzing the matchups for the first round of the NFL playoffs. Since the first Wild Card Weekend in 1970, 11 wild card teams made it to the Super Bowl.
Peter Bogdanovich at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco in 2008.

Hollywood Director Peter Bogdanovich Dies After Storied Career

On January 6, director Peter Bogdanovich, whose career spanned many falls and revivals, died as a relevant Hollywood actor, director, essayist, and historian.
Ghostface is back with a longer, more terrifying mask in 2022.

‘Scream’ 2022 — A Sequel That Slashes Across Generations

It's been 25 years since its 1996 appearance, but that hasn’t stopped anticipation for 'Scream.' The new slasher flick looks like a bloody terrifying time.
The 'Atlanta' crew resurface to strange times in Paris.

Atlanta Returns in March And Things Get Weird in Paris

Gone since 2018, Atlanta finally returns on March 24. Trailers don’t reveal a lot, but hype surrounding the show’s March release suggests several details.
The Weeknd performing at Massey Hall in October 2013.

The Best New Song Releases As the New Year Comes In

Five songs offering a few minutes out of busy days to kick back, relax n' recover with tracks from The Weeknd, Earl Sweatshirt, and more.
Novak Djokovic celebrating the 2019 Australian Open and 2016 French Open titles.

Novak Djokovic Disappointed As He’s Deported From Australia

Novak Djokovic won't be playing in the Australian Open and has been deported.
A set of Odele body washes on the floor.

This Award-Winning Grooming Brand Has a New Body Wash We Can’t Get Enough Of

Odele Beauty, known for its stylish, inclusive, salon-quality hair care, now offers a new product for the skin. 
Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank and Jesse Plemons as George Burbank in "The Power Of The Dog."

The 2022 Golden Globe Nominees Are Out, and with Controversy

Golden Globe nominations came out today with several big names and big films leading the pack. Trailing were further revelations sullying the esteemed awards.
A Uyghur woman in Xinjiang (right), located in northwest China (map, bottom left).

U.S. Import Ban on Chinese Region Could Lead to Resource Scarcity

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act of December 23, bans imports from Xinjiang, imposes sanctions to reduce forced labor, tightening capital resources.
A Budweiser super-rare gold NFT, part of its digital "Heritage Collection."

Budweiser launches NFT with a Shotgunned Beer

Nov. 30, Budweiser launched its first non-fungible token (NFT) sale. The Heritage Collection's 1,936 unique digital beer can designs sold out in under an hour.
University of Michigan players celebrate their victory over Ohio State in the Big Ten Championship game.

College Football Playoffs — Keys to Friday’s Games on ESPN

Preview of Michigan vs. Georgia and Alabama vs. Cincinnati in the first round of the 2022 College Football Playoff kicking off on Dec. 31.
The North x Gucci, chapter two, includes these functional jackets in classic styles and funky colors.

The North Face x Gucci Chapter 2 Arriving in January

The second chapter of The North Face’s partnership with Gucci is coming in the new year and is sure to warm bodies and melt fashionistas hearts.
Kristen Bell as Anna, who's having a bit of trouble cutting back the drinking after she may have witnessed a murder in the new Netflix series, 'The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window.'

Kristen Bell May Have Witnessed a Murder in New Netflix Dark Comedy Series

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window preview features a heartbroken Kristen Bell as Anna who witnesses a murder ... or did she?
Michelle Yeoh as Evelyn Yang in 'Everything Everywhere All at Once.'

‘Everything Everywhere All At Once’ Is A Multiversal Mess

'Everything Everywhere All At Once,' from A24 Studios in the spring, is an anti-superhero film, eschewing easy plot structures for an incredulous, skeptical hero.
jean marc valle dies

Canadian Filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée Unexpectedly Dies At Age 58

Canadian filmmaker Jean-Marc Vallée unexpectedly died of a heart attack at his cabin outside Quebec City, Canada on Christmas Day. The director was 58.
The G-Shock Ref. 6900-PT80, the second collaboration with guitarist John Mayer.

John Mayer, G-Shock, and Hodinkee Watch Collab Sells Out in Just Minutes… Again

On December 14, John Mayer, G-Shock, and Hodinkee released the retro keyboard-inspired G-Shock wristwatch. The white G-Shock 6900-PT80 sold out in just minutes.
Kendall Jenner and Odell Beckham — partners with Moon Oral Care.

Odell Beckham Jr. Teams Up With Kendall Jenner as Mugging Moon Oral Care Partners

Moon Oral Care announced a long-term partnership with L.A. Rams wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. to bridge the gap between grooming and oral care for men.
The second drop from the Unknown x Ed Hardy range includes denim, a leather jacket, long sleeve tees and a trucker cap, all featuring Ed Hardy prints and embroidery. Unknown are best-known for their rhinestone tracksuits, and this capsule sees these reworked through Ed Hardy’s aesthetic perfectly fusing the most instantly recognisable aspects of both brands and encapsulating the collaboration. Unknown enlist the support of US influencer, model and stylist Bloody Osiris who fronts the campaign.

London’s Streetwear Label Unknown Teaming With Ed Hardy For New Urban Aesthetic

Cult British streetwear label Unknown launched its first Ed Hardy collaboration sold out in early December. Now is your chance to get in on drop two.
Tom Brady playing for the Patriots (left) and the Tampa Bay Bucs (right), whom he signed with in 2020.

‘Man in the Arena’ Tom Brady, the Man Behind Legend

In the ESPN+ series, 'Man in the Arena,' viewers get to revisit the kid and the man who would become an NFL legend and the greatest quarterback of all time.
Head-Hoonigan-in-charge, Ken Block, commiserates with his 14-year-old daughter, Lia Block.

Hoonigan vs. The World is Back for Another Season

Hoonigan and Ken Block return for season two of 'Hoonicorn Vs. The World,' handing the keys to the Ford Mustang Hoonicorn to his 14-year-old daughter, Lia Block
Mitchell & Ness's 75th NBA Anniversary Season release includes these silver, platinum, gold, and rose shorts and tank tops from iconic NBA players and teams.

Mitchell & Ness Drops NBA Diamond Anniversary Apparel

Mitchell & Ness is releasing a collection of jerseys and shorts, premium headwear, apparel, and accessories to celebrate the NBA’s 75th Anniversary season.
Nike added RTFKT's lightning bolt to its existing swoosh, Jordan, and Converse logos.

Nike Dives Further Into the Metaverse With Virtual Shoe Company

On Monday, December 13, Nike Inc. announced the acquisition of RTFKT, 'creators of virtual sneakers and collectibles, merging realities in fashion and gaming.'
The King's Man promotional art

Reviews For The King’s Man Are, Like the Film, All Over the Place

'The King’s Man,' the upcoming third film in the spy team franchise, explores the cheeky cabal’s world-saving origins, Rasputin and the outbreak of WWI.
Zion Williamson (left) and Steph Curry (right) occupy opposite ends of the NBA spectrum this season.

The NBA’s Most Surprising (and Disappointing) Teams At Season’s One-Third Mark

Six under- and overperforming NBA teams (three from each conference) as we enter the season’s last two-thirds.
Juice Wrld performs at the 2019 Preakness Stakes InField Fest.

Juice WRLD Day Turns Into a Juicy Month For the Late Rapper’s Fans

Juice WRLD Day celebrated the emo-rapper with a second posthumous release, on Dec. 9. An HBO Max documentary and a Rose In Good Faith collection followed.
Tyron Woodley lands a big right hand against Jake Paul in their Aug. 29, 2021 bout.

Jake Paul vs Tyron Woodley Rematch Preview Post Tommy Fury’s Withdrawal

With the Jake Paul vs Tommy Fury fight canceled, Paul will fight his old foe, Tyron Woodley, for the second time, Dec. 18 in Tampa, Florida.
New Spider-Man Mile Morales has no idea Spider-pal Gwen Stacy is opening a portal for a visit right above his head.

Go Down a Wormhole in This Stunning ‘Across the Spider-Verse, Part One’ Teaser

Miles Morales' Spider-Man, in the new 'Across the Spider-Verse' trailer, will travel across the Multiverse to face off against a villain with the Spider-team.
Tom Holland's Spider-Man tries to convince Doc Ock he doesn't know the villain.

Check Out the First Three Minutes of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Before Friday’s Release

The most anticipated Spider-Man film in the series comes out tomorrow. Before the film drops, check out the first three minutes, released on Monday on YouTube.
Cerqular's sustainable e-commerce platform contain thousands of goods, ranging from this Voyager Utensil Kit made from bamboo to Unspun jeans.

Sustainable E-commerce Startup Cerqular ‘Version Two of Shopping’ Platform Gets Seeded

Cerqular, which just closed a $1 million pre-seed round, wants to build an e-commerce platform that expands the e-seller’s ecosystem of sustainable goods.
Cowboy Bebop original promo art from Netflix —John Cho as Spike Siegel (center), Mustafa Shakir as Jet Black (right), and Daniella Pineda as Faye Valentine (left).

‘Cowboy Bebop’ Be Gone — Netflix Pulls the Plug After Less Than a Month

Netflix devastated cast members, crew, and fans by canceling the much-hyped “Cowboy Bebop” live-action series less than a month after the spinoff’s premiere.
The 1959 MLB World Series at the L.A. Coliseum.

Major League Baseball Lockout: the Issues and Possibility of Resolution

Issues at hand for the current MLB owner's lockout. If no agreement is reached by the start of training camp in February, the 2022 season could be in jeopardy.
Modelo and UNKNWN's 'Fighting Spirits' collection with paint-splattered cargo pants, a custom patched and blue-and-white-plaid button-down.

Modelo-UNKNWN Collection Drops, Wrapping Fighting Spirits Collection

Modelo's most recent drop with Miami’s UNKNWN wraps up five clothing lines with five partners across five U.S. cities over the last five months.
Daredevil, Season 3, preview image

Fan Wishes Granted — Marvel Confirms Charlie Cox to Return as Daredevil

Marvel President Kevin Feige confirmed that 'Daredevil' would return to the MCU, moving from Netflix to Disney+ for a fourth season in the works.
From left to right, Peacemaker's oddball gang: Economos (Steve Agee), Harcourt (Jennifer Holland), Murn (Chukwudi Iwuji), Adebayo (Danielle Brooks, Vigilante (Freddie Stroma), and Peacemaker (John Cena).

‘Peacemaker’ Shows Emotional Growth Amid Continued Assassinations In Preview

John Cena reprises his role from The Suicide Squad (written and directed by James Gunn), teaming with oddballs to take out U.S. national security threats.
YY Nation's Spectra Merino Shoe in yellow.

YY Nation — Stylish Shoes Looking To Stomp Their Environmental Impact

New Zealand’s YY Nation shoes launched the eco-friendly Legacy Footwear Collection in the U.S., which features the world's lowest carbon footprint sneaker.
Hard Rock Stadium before the Miami Hurricanes vs Notre Dame, Nov. 11, 2017.

Nostalgia and Money Keep College Football’s Coaching Carousel Turning

Coaching moves at the end of the 2021 college football season — expected and unexpected — provide a lens into the ever-tumultuous landscape of college football.
Farmer Nathan in the field holding a bottle of Copperworks Distilling's single malt, salmon-safe whiskey.

Seattle’s Copperworks Distilling Drops the Country’s First Salmon-Safe Whiskey

Seattle's Copperworks Distillery made the country's first a single variety whiskey from malted barley grown at a Salmon-Safe certified Walla Walla family farm.
Gonazaga Bulldogs center Chet Holmgren and UCLA Bruins wing Peyton Watson could be two players vying for the NCAA Championship in the spring of 2022.

College Basketball Kicks Off Conference Season — Who’s Got a Shot at the Crown?

As, college basketball kicks into high gear with the conference season beginning, who's got a shot at ending March Madness with an April NCAA championship?
Snowbasin Ski Resort in Utah on a sunny, February 2019 day.

Utah’s Snowbasin to Host Club Med’s First All-Inclusive U.S. Ski Resort

Club Med is stepping into Snowbasin Utah’s hotel void with plans to open the luxury line’s first all-inclusive destination in the United States there in 2024.
The Out of Office App, seen here, offers tips on eats, entertainment, and stays via your trusted network of friends and family.

Get Go-To Trip Plans From Your Trusted Network With the Out of Office App

The new Out of Office app offers an alternative to faceless reviews and endless text chains. Discover the best destinations from friends and family.
Snoop Dogg and L.A. Rams outside linebacker Von Miller on NBC's Sunday Night Football on Nov. 22.

Snoop Dogg Leading the Sunday Night Football Final on Peacock Sports

This 2021-2022 season, Snoop Dogg meets with announcers and NFL players for analysis and behind-the-scenes chats on The Peacock's Sunday Night Football Final.
The November, 2020 'Ride 4 Justice' from LIFE Camp Inc., an organization supported by Tom Shoes. The group provides tools for at-risk, violence-impacted youth in underserved New York City communities.

Take a Look at the Companies Who Served Good on Giving Tuesday

Contributing to Giving Tuesday, which inspires millions to give, are numerous for-profit, socially responsible firms including Toms Shoes, Bombas, and more.