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Nikeland panorama on Roblox.

Nike and Adidas Make Forays Into the Metaverse With New Virtual Spaces

Nike and adidas, the world's two largest sportswear companies, are following Facebook into the metaverse. 
Kalipha Touray as Kal (center, rear) looks on as Stellan Skarsgård as Zyberski greets Nick Nolte as Shakespeare in 'Last Words.'

In ‘Last Words,’ Humanity Reconnects Through Film In a Post-Apocalyptic World

In 'Last Words,' from Gravitas Ventures, Kal (Kalipha Touray) embarks on a quest to reestablish a human community after a series of apocalyptic tsunamis. 
Kate Bishop (Hailee Stanfield) and Clint Barton/Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) in the new Disney+/Marvel Studios mini-series, "Hawkeye."

Marvel’s Hawkeye Hits the Mark on Disney Plus

Streaming now on Disney+, Hawkeye delves into the 'normal' life that a superhero might try to lead and the almost impossible nature of pursuing that quest.
Virgil Abloh at Paris Fashion Week 2019. On the right, an image of his "You're Obviously in the Wrong Place," 2015-2019 career retrospective at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, 2021.

Off White and Louis Vuitton Fashion Visionary Virgil Abloh Passes at 41

On Sunday, a post on Virgil Abloh's official Instagram account shared news of the designer's death and private two-year battle against cardiac angiosarcoma.
Kevin Hart and Wesley Snipes in Netflix's 'True Story.'

‘True Story’ Tells the Oldest Tale of All: You Can’t Escape Your Family

In the Netflix series 'True Story,' the Kid (Kevin Hart) is a mega-selling comedian whose dream life quickly spirals into a dark place after a disastrous night.
The 2023 Emira, the last gas-powered sports car from Lotus.

The Lotus Emira: The Last and the Best of Its Breed

The Emira will be the gas-powered, combustible engine car sold from Lotus. Beginning in November, Lotus is taking the Emira on a 13-city U.S. tour to celebrate.
face of man and a monster staring at each other.

Monstrous Mayhem Abounds in the Trailer for Death Valley

Shudder's 'Death Valley' follows a familiar plot. If Death Valley’s preview is true to its suggestions, however, we can add another mythic killer to the mix.
Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso sports TravisMathew's Active Heater Line on a playground basketball court.

TravisMathew Dives Into Active Performance Clothing For Pros and Amateurs Alike

TravisMathew announced the launch of their Heater Active line this November, the textiler’s most technical fabric collection yet, sported by pro athletes.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.

James Gunn Announces Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Has Officially Begun Shooting

On Monday, Nov. 8, director James Gunn posted a tweet confirming 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' has officially begun filming.
John Boyega rocking out his new Edition collection at H&M.

H&M’s Edition by John Boyega Shows Off Sustainable Style

Inspired by Boyega’s call for social change, clothing manufacturer H&M collaborated with the actor on Edition, a new collection released at the end of October.
From left to right, a Berry Caramel Frappuccino and The TikTok Drink, just two of the supposed 170,000 drink combos available at Starbucks.

TikTok Influencers and Starbucks Competing for Drink Combos

TikTok and Starbucks-forged drink combos have lines growing and baristas annoyed at having to make such complex drinks, according to several news reports.
Humanrace's Reenergizing Whiteclay Body Bar (right) and Energy Channeling Charcoal Body Bar (left).

Pharrell Williams launches Humanrace Bodycare

Humanrace's two new body bars, Whiteclay Body Bar and the Charcoal Body Bar ($18) are respectively focused on cleansing and exfoliating the body.
A Meati whole-cut steak shaped from fermented mycelium, an alternative meat product.

Top Chef’s Tom Colicchio Joins With Meati to Fight Food Insecurity

Former Top Chef Tom Colicchio joined Meati this week. The meat alternative is a whole-food protein coming in 2022, sustainably produced and equitably priced.
Zion National Park.

Zion National Park Forever Project Opens East Zion Bike Trail

A Part of the East Zion Initiative, the first 10 miles of Zion National Park officially opens the East Zion Bike Trail for public use.
Benedict Cumberbatch as Phil Burbank and Jesse Plemons as George Burbank in "The Power Of The Dog."

Affable Benedict Cumberbatch Is an Awesome Cowboy Monster

The preview for 'The Power of the Dog' presents a psychodrama that stars Benedict Cumberbatch as a primal, plotting cowboy in early twentieth century Montana.
Shin-rok Kim as Park Jeong-ja in 'Hellbound.'

Hell Arrives at Your Door in Netflix’s Hellbound

The new horror series, Hellbound, streams soon on Netflix. Narrated by a cold, vengeful cult leader, the show is sure to astound and terrify.
Well Traveled — the members-only social network built for modern travelers.

The Well Traveled Club, a Social Network for Traveling Well

The Well Traveled Club is a members-only social network built for modern travelers who want to discover the best restaurants, hotels, and adventures.
adult swim logo in black against a white background.

Get Ready for Music, Comedy, and Mayhem From Adult Swim This Weekend

"A year’s worth of fun crammed into two days,” is promised this weekend from the Adult Swim Festival that will feature shows, panels music, and much more.
Things sound like they're going to get a bit bombastic during the fourth season of Stranger Things.

What Stranger Things Season 4 Episode Titles Suggest

Netflix released the titles for Stranger Things season 4’s episodes this week. This break down looks at what they might mean for the monster fighters.
Miles Robinson of USA Soccer scores a game-tying goal against Honduras on Sept. 8, 2021.

What to Watch For In This Weekend’s World Cup Qualifiers

National teams are gearing up for World Cup qualifying matches this weekend. This preview looks at what’s at stake for teams in the Western Hemisphere.
Rosamund Pike as Moiraine Seida (center) and her band of warriors in 'The Wheel of Time.'

Robert Jordan’s ‘Wheel of Time’ Trailer Turns to Reveal Easter Eggs

Amazon Prime Video is going all-in for its upcoming adaptation of Robert Jordan’s 15-novel fantasy epic, The Wheel of Time.
A Funko Vinyl Gold Lebron James L.A. Lakers figurine.

Funko’s Newest Collectible Figures Celebrate the NBA’s 75th

Funko is making its foray into the NBA with collectible representations of some of the sport’s best players dressed in team uniforms.
Jared Leto as the now super-powered Dr. Michael Morbius

Jared Leto Can’t Control His Blood Lust in ‘Morbius’ Trailer

Morbius, the next chapter of Sony’s nascent Marvel Spider-Man Universe, is slated for a January 2022 debut. Who is Morbius and how does he fit into this world?
Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani and Adam Driver as Maurizio Gucci in 'House of Gucci.'

‘House of Gucci’ Previews the Designer’s Downfall and Assassination

The new, preview for 'House of Gucci,' shows an ostentatious world beset by greed. Ridley Scott directs an ensemble cast in a sordid tale that ends in murder.
Cactus Jack x Nike Air Max 1 "Baroque Brown"

Travis Scott and Nike Collab Will Finally Drop Next Month

Months after a March tease hinted at a new collaboration, rapper Travis Scott and Nike finally made public two new Air Max 1's.
Documentarian Robert Weide (far right) watches as director Don Argot edits 'Unstuck in Time,' the Kurt Vonnegut documentary.

Kurt Vonnegut: ‘Unstuck in Time’ in New Documentary

On Nov. 19, IFC Films' 'Unstuck in Time' that recounts Kurt Vonnegut’s extraordinary life and a 25-year friendship with filmmaker Robert Weide.  
TikTokkers doing the 'Rock the Boat' push-up challenge.

TikTok’s Left-Right Push-Up Challenge Has User Cores Burning

With over 900 million TikTok views, the 'Left-Right Push-Up Challenge' is getting users sweating and creative in doing the at-home, full-body workout.
Temura Morrison (left) as Boba Fett and Ming-Na Wen (right) as Fennec Shand in 'The Book of Boba Fett' on Disney+.

Boba Fett Is Back to Rule the Underworld in New Disney+ Trailer

Boba Fett’s story continues in The Book of Boba Fett, streaming on Disney+ Dec. 29. In the first official trailer, Boba leads in a completely new way.
Drake’s London New ‘Open Studio’ Space New York City.

Drake’s London New ‘Open Studio’ Space New York City

London’s Drake’s clothing store has created an open retail space that elicits the character of Soho and Tribeca and features exhibition space for local artists.
Rocking out a Stitch denim over white tee outfit.

Stitch Fix Ditches the Fees and Goes Free(style)

Looking to get new fall gear, but have no time to hit the stores? Stitch Fix has got you covered -- for free. 
The new Mercedes-AMG SL.

Mercedes-AMG Reimagines Its Iconic SL Roadster

Discontinued last year, the all-new Mercedes-AMG SL Roadster is set to return in 2022. Dubbed the R232, this is the car's most radical redesign in decades.
Second Life online marketplace avatars in the metaverse celebrate the site's 11th birthday.

What Is This Metaverse Mark Zuckerberg Speaks of?

At the end of October, Mark Zuckerberg announced Facebook's new name, Meta, which aspires to be a utopian streaming virtual reality: The metaverse. What is it?
Elon Musk introducing Tesla's new 'Giga Bier' at the Oct. 9 Giga Fest at the Gigafactory at the Berlin-Brandenburg County Fair.

Elon Musk Reveals Giga Bier to Add to Tesla’s Growing Alcohol Line

The futuristic space prisms that appeared behind Musk in Berlin showed off Tesla’s new Giga Bier. The inevitable microbrew for Musk in Austin has arrived. 
Bryce Canyon, Utah.

#OptOutside: REI Co-op Closed for Seventh Year on Thanksgiving and Black Friday

This November, for the seventh year in a row, REI will close its more than 170 locations Thanksgiving and Black Friday, encouraging customers to #OptOutside.
the best of dark terrors

Order Up an Exclusive October Scare, The Best of Dark Terrors

The Best of Dark Terrors from Subterranean Press collects together 20 memorable horror from stories the 1995-2002 British anthology series in a new book. 
Get cher' mitts ready... Glover Texeira (pictured) meets up with Jan Blachowicz for UFC 267 Saturday in Las Vegas.

UFC 267 Breakdown — Jan Blachowicz and Glover Teixeira Rumble in the Desert

This Saturday, UFC 267 features 11 champions and two belts, with none bigger than light heavyweights Glover Texeira and belt holder Jan Blachowicz. 
Sun-kyun Lee in “Dr. Brain,” premiering globally on Apple TV+ Nov. 4.

First Apple+ Korean Language Release, ‘Dr. Brain,’ Is a Sci-Fi Thriller

In the "Dr. Brain" preview, brilliant brain scientist Sewon suffers a horrific personal tragedy. Desperate to uncover why, Sewon 'brain syncs' with the dead.
Michael Jordan Air Ships that sold for over $1.4 million at a Las Vegas auction.

Michael Jordan’s Nike Air Ship Shoes Elevate Auction Record

Nike Air Ships, Michael Jordan’s earliest game-worn professional high-tops to surface at market, set a new record price at auction, for $1,472,000.
Is this the face of a killer?

Swedish Assassination Mystery Dramatized in ‘The Unlikely Murderer’

Premiering Nov. 5, 'The Unlikely Murderer' is a Netflix series based on Stig Engström's involvement in Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme's murder.
The Alex Storozhuk-designed 3,955-piece 'Home Alone' LEGO house.

This 3,955-piece ‘Home Alone’ LEGO Set Is the Perfect Gift for Pros

In lieu of usual holiday decorations, Alex Storozhuk symbolized his Yuletide spirit in an intricate LEGO ode to 'Home Alone': a 3,955-piece McCallister home. 
The Roger Dubuis 47mm Excalibur Spider Countach DT/X watch was inspired by its namesake car.

Twin Tourbillons Power This Lamborghini Countach-Inspired Watch

The latest creation from the Dubuis Lamborghini Squadra Corse collection, the Excalibur Spider Countach DT/X, is the crown jewel of this collaboration.
Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies (left) and Astros third baseman Alex Bregman (right).

Braves or Astros: Who You Got in the World Series?

This Tuesday, the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves meet to compete for MLB’s 2021 World Series championship. Who will fortune smile upon in 2021?
The Batman (Robert Pattinson) searches for a familiar, enigmatic foe.

‘The Batman’ Is Finally Back, Along With Gotham Foes

On Oct. 16, fans of the many-winged Batman franchise got their first official taste of Gotham’s gritty streets from director Matt Reeves’s reboot, circa 2021.
tilit is going green with fall collection aprons

Tilit Is Going Green with its First-Ever Renewable Collection

Tilit's new fall line features sustainable components to complement a classic style. The cook wear includes a number of sustainability-forward components.
The Annual Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Indian Challenger Dark Horse.

The Annual Jack Daniel’s Limited Edition Indian Challenger Dark Horse

Indian and Jack just launched the Klock Werks Custom-designed 2022 Challenger Dark Horse, the latest über-limited creation in the 6-year-running collaboration.
Atlanta Braves rightfielder Joc Pederson — it's gotta' be the pearls, right?

The Braves Keep Winning … Is It the Pearls?

Since puckish Joc Pederson began wearing a string of pearls at September's end, the Braves have won and now hold a commanding series lead against the Dodgers.
From left to right, Mustafa Shakir as Jet Black, John Cho as Spike Spiegel, and Daniella Pineda as Faye Valentine in Netflix's 'Cowboy Bebop.'

Irreverence and Intrigue in a New Jazzed-Out ‘Cowboy Bebop’ Clip

Netflix released the teaser for the live-action Cowboy Bebop series. Titled “The Lost Session,” it shows off Spike, Jet Black, and Faye taking on a bounty.
The Batman's The Ultimate Batmobile from Mattel Creations.

Roll on Them Wheels of Steel With This Bad New Batmobile

With The Batman movie fast approaching, Mattel released a replica R/C version, The Ultimate Batmobile, a nearly two-foot-long remote control ride.
Inside Eleven Madison Park in New York.

One of the World’s Best Restaurant Goes All-Vegetarian — Can It Work?

Chef Daniel Humm reopened the three Michelin star Eleven Madison Park from pandemic closure with a fully plant-based menu and meaty price — 12 courses, $335.
Rhone Essentials training collection.

Rhone Essentials Training Collection — A Cut Above

Rhone’s Essentials Training collection provides go-to for core fitness apparel made from high-quality fabric, with all apparel items coming in at under $100.