Posts made in August 2024

Post Malone + Stetson

Lids to share their latest creative collaboration, the Post Malone x Stetson collection, which celebrates the launch of iconic artist Post Malone’s new album, F-1 Trillion.

The Post Malone x Stetson collection includes two special-edition trucker hats inspired by Post Malone’s sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion available today.The trucker hats in the collection include the Studded Golfer ($44.99), a special-edition five-panel golf hat that features a custom chain stitch embroidered logo augmented with red, blue and silver-tone studs. The Camo Trucker ($39.99) is a special-edition six-panel trucker cap that features a custom F-1 Trillion pick-up woven patch, 3D, and flat embroidery along with a traditional mesh back.

The collection will be available today, August 16, at 11 AM ET on LidsHD.com, select Lids retail store locations, Stetson.com, and Shop.PostMalone.com.

The RUF Rodeo

The RUF Rodeo, the only off-road sports car with a carbon-monocoque platform inspired by the Western Americana aesthetic, touches down in California

Automotive manufacturer RUF Automobile is proud to present the RUF Rodeo at The Quail, a Motorsports Gathering, during Monterey Car Week. Following up on the concept Rodeo’s debut in 2020, the production 2025 Rodeo is based on RUF’s own carbon-fiber monocoque design with numerous enhancements designed for rough terrain.

Backing up the Rodeo’s chiseled design is an impressive collection of mechanicals. A fully adjustable all-wheel-drive system designed and engineered in-house by RUF allows the driver to vary power delivery from front to rear via a dedicated screen on the center console. The system is connected to a RUF six-speed manual transmission and limited-slip differentials front and rear. Power is supplied by a RUF-developed turbocharged 3.6-liter horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine, developing 610 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque. The Rodeo’s carbon-fiber bodywork and monocoque structure ensure maximum rigidity and minimum mass with a curb weight of only 2,756 pounds. The structure is further reinforced by RUF’s Integrated Roll Cage, constructed from high-strength steel and firmly connected at four points to the vehicle’s monocoque.

A double-wishbone suspension with pushrod-actuated coil-overs and electronically adjustable dampers is utilized at all four corners. The system has been developed for off-road use, and the ride height increased to 9.5 inches. Forged center-lock wheels are wrapped in custom Goodyear all-terrain tires, measuring 235/55 R18 and wearing the RUF Rodeo logo prominently on their sidewalls. RUF’s advanced ceramic brakes provide stopping power. These mechanical ingredients have been designed and engineered with pure driving pleasure in mind, a tenant central to every RUF vehicle.

The interior of the Rodeo is meticulously crafted with a Western Americana theme, drawing heavy inspiration from the Ralph Lauren Ranch. The whimsical collection of patterns and colors extends to the seats, dashboard, doors and headliner upholstery. The leather graining and stitch work were carefully crafted in Pfaffenhausen to evoke a nostalgic reference to the American Old West and its “do anything, go anywhere” ethos, a fundamental principle in everything created at RUF. Like all RUF vehicles, the Rodeo’s interior controls are thoughtfully designed to enhance the driving experience, allowing the owner to fully engage with the car. This ensures the driver remains in complete control, emphasizing the analog drivability that RUF is known for while incorporating necessary modern creature comforts.

“At RUF, we are always looking to the future while being inspired by the past,” said Alois Ruf Jr. “Our new RUF Rodeo is the perfect example. We wanted to create a car that evokes a sense of nostalgia while benefitting from the thrill of modern technology that can let you go anywhere. We have a deep sense of connection to the beauty of the American West and wanted to honor that in the Rodeo. And, most importantly, we wanted to create something fun.”

For more information on RUF Automobile, visit ruf-automobile.de/en/ or on social media at @rufsince1939.

POLESTAR CONCEPT BST DEBUT

Polestar Concept BST Makes North American Debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance during Monterey Car Week

Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) will display the brand’s stunning Concept BST on the Concept Lawn of the world-famous Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 18. At an event historically featuring some of the finest and most beautiful automobiles ever created, the Concept Lawn provides automakers the unique opportunity to showcase the most radical design and high-performance vehicles.

Unveiled recently at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Concept BST makes its North American debut finished in classic motorsport silver with racing-livery inspired graphics. Concept BST’s wide stance and performance enhancements will be immediately recognizable by Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance attendees with bespoke aerodynamic-optimized bodywork including the vented hood, large front splitter and rear spoiler, and dynamically flared wheel arches with a wider track for improved handling.

Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar said: “It’s great to be back at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance showcasing our Concept BST alongside the other most exquisite vehicle designs in the world, both past and present. The aim with Concept BST is to demonstrate just how far we can push our performance brand with the BST formula and we will explore how this might look on other models in our range.”

The Concept Lawn is located on the upper lawn of The Lodge at Pebble Beach and is open to the public all day on Sunday, August 18 at no cost.

Polestar, the Swedish luxury performance electric vehicle brand offers three models in its current line-up, including the Polestar 2 performance fastback and two new premium electric performance SUVs, Polestar 3 and Polestar 4, which are available to order now. For North American customers, production of the Polestar 3 began this month in South Carolina.

For more information, please visit www.polestar.com.

Polestar Concept BST Makes North American Debut at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance during Monterey Car Week via 360 MAGAZINE.

ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM SCINTILLA

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ROLLS-ROYCE PRESENTS PHANTOM SCINTILLA AT THE QUAIL, A MOTORSPORTS GATHERING 2024

A tribute to The Spirit of Ecstasy

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars reveals the Phantom Scintilla Private Collection, inspired by the grace, dynamism, and beauty of the Spirit of Ecstasy.
The Spirit of Ecstasy figurine, created in a ceramic finish, recalls the Greek sculpture, ‘The Winged Victory of Samothrace,’ which inspired the original brief for a Rolls-Royce mascot in 1910.
‘Celestial Pulse’ Gallery artwork and animated Bespoke Starlight Headliner capture the fleeting moment of the Spirit of Ecstasy’s presence.
Embroidery on coach doors and rear fabric seats is composed of 869,500 stitches, extending to areas never-before used in a Phantom.
The embroidered door motif, made up of 633,000 stitches, is the most complex door design ever seen in a Rolls-Royce motor car.
Chris Brownridge, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, delivered the first of only 10 commissions of this Private Collection at ‘The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering’ in Monterey, California.

‘Speed with silence, the absence of vibration, the mysterious harnessing of great energy, and a beautiful living organism of superb grace.’ Claude Johnson, Managing Director, Rolls-Royce Limited – Original brief for a Rolls-Royce figurine (1910)

For more than a century, the Spirit of Ecstasy has symbolised elegance and human achievements, inspiring works of art, from music to photography and moving images. As Rolls-Royce Motor Cars celebrates its 120th anniversary, it pays homage to its muse in a unique Private Collection, Phantom Scintilla. Limited to ten examples worldwide, this collection celebrates the legacy of the Spirit of Ecstasy. Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presented the first commission to a client during Monterey Car Week 2024.

A NEW CHAPTER IN A FAMILIAR STORY

In 1910, Rolls-Royce Managing Director Claude Johnson commissioned sculptor and illustrator Charles Sykes to create a Rolls-Royce mascot. Johnson was inspired by a Greek marble statue he had admired on a recent visit to the Louvre, The Winged Victory of Samothrace, dating from 190 BCE – a deity descending from the heavens.

Sykes felt the statue was too domineering to be a suitable subject. Having traveled in Silver Ghosts, he believed a more delicate figure would better express the marque’s grace, silence, and subtle power. It is believed that he took his real-life inspiration for what would become the Spirit of Ecstasy from Eleanor Thornton, Lord Montagu’s secretary and paramour, to bring this vision to reality.

Today, 120 years later, the Bespoke designers at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars have created Phantom Scintilla by introducing new materials and subtle references to the captivating vision of The Winged Victory of Samothrace.

Rolls-Royce Phantom Scintilla via 360 MAGAZINE.

DJ SNAKE – COMPLICATED

Globally renowned French DJ and multi-platinum producer DJ Snake releases new single “Complicated” featuring GRAMMY-Award nominated R&B sensation Fridayy. Listen HERE via Interscope Records.

“Tell me what you want,” Fridayy croons soulfully as the after-hours track ramps up. “Please don’t make it complicated, why do you gotta complicate it?” The tempo rises as the song approaches its hypnotic chorus: “Don’t know why you’re driving me crazy, please don’t make it complicated.” That’s followed by waves of Spanish guitar flourishes, enchanting percussion and an epic synth breakdown. Overall, the club anthem is a study in atmosphere from one of dance music’s most iconic innovators.

“Complicated” follows hot on the heels of DJ Snake’s celebrated collaboration with international hitmaker Peso Pluma for “Teka,” an infectious record that has been on heavy rotation all summer. The superstar collaboration fuses Pluma’s crisp vocals with Snake’s dynamic production skills, resulting in a pulsating anthem transcendent of cultural genre boundaries.

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LADY GAGA + BRUNO MARS

Academy Award and 13-time GRAMMY-winner Lady Gaga and 15-time GRAMMY Award-winner Bruno Mars teamed up to release their new single “Die With a Smile” – listen here and watch the official music video co-directed by Bruno Mars here. “Die With a Smile” marks the first collaboration for the duo, bringing together their innate musicality and creativity together on this anthemic love ballad.

True artists dedicated to their craft, the musical titans came together to create this standalone collaboration as a treat for their fans.

On how this epic duet came to be, Lady Gaga states, “Bruno and I have a lot of mutual respect for each other and were talking about collaborating. I was finishing up my own album in Malibu and one night after a long day he asked me to come to his studio to hear something he was working on. It was around midnight when I got there and I was blown away when I heard what he had started making. We stayed up all night and finished writing and recording the song. Bruno’s talent is beyond explanation. His musicianship and vision is next level. There’s no one like him.”

On collaborating together, Bruno Mars adds, “Getting to work with Gaga has been an honor. She’s an icon and she makes this song magical. I’m so excited for everyone to hear it.”

“Die With a Smile” is a coming together of powerful songwriting, dynamic and moving vocals, and exquisite musicianship. Between the two legendary and culture-shifting artists, there are a combined 300 million records sold worldwide and 13 number 1s on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Co-produced by the pair along with D’Mile and Andrew Watt, this poignant and refreshing new single is an exciting moment in pop culture.

MARY J. BLIGE – BREATHING

9x GRAMMY® award winning, 2x Oscar nominated and 1x Emmy award winning artist, producer, actress and entrepreneur Mary J. Blige releases a brand new single “Breathing” featuring Fabolous – listen HERE. Blige will also drop a music video for the song at 11AM EST that can be watched HERE.

The single, released through Blige’s own Beautiful Life Productions in partnership with 300 Entertainment, was produced by Shaun “S Dot” Thomas. The song was written by Mary J. Blige, Fabolous, Jocelyn “Jozzy” Donald, PurpleKBeats, and Jay Hawkins and contains samples of “Kick In The Door” by The Notorious B.I.G and “I Put A Spell On You” by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Blige was additionally inspired by Nina Simone’s rendition of “I Put a Spell on You.”

“Breathing” is Blige’s second single since the release of Good Morning Gorgeous, her critically acclaimed 15th studio album that received six GRAMMY® nominations at the 65th GRAMMY® Awards including Album of the Year and Best R&B Album.

Her first single following the album, “Still Believe in Love,” was released in October 2023 and spent 7 weeks at #1 on The Billboard Adult R&B Airplay Chart. This marked her eighth #1 on the chart, cementing her as having the third-most No. 1s among women artists in the chart’s 30-year history.

“Breathing” showcases Blige’s unparalleled vocals and intimate lyricism, delivering a song about what she promised, being happy where she is and reveling in it. Blige once again proves why she was heralded as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.”

For more information, please visit https://www.maryjblige.com/.

KATSEYE – EP SIS

KATSEYE – the first-ever global girl group formed using KPOP artist development methodologies – released its debut EP, SIS (Soft Is Strong), today via HYBE x Geffen Records. Reflecting one of KATSEYE’s core beliefs – Soft Is Strong – the EP’s title also nods to the sisterhood they’ve forged, despite coming from immensely different cultures. The six members of KATSEYE are: DANIELA (USA); LARA (USA); MANON (Switzerland); MEGAN (USA); SOPHIA (Philippines); and YOONCHAE (South Korea). Download / stream SIS (Soft Is Strong) HERE.

Premiering August 21, the Netflix docuseries “Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE” is a compelling portrayal of the members’ journey to global stardom, including insight into the unique training and development program from HYBE and Geffen Records. The series was directed by Nadia Hallgren (Becoming) and produced by HYBE, Interscope Films and Boardwalk Pictures. PEOPLE, which premiered the trailer for the series, observed, “Popstar Academy: KATSEYE pulls back the curtain on one of the most fascinating phenomenons in the music industry.”

The group will perform its aptly titled first single, “Debut” – which Rolling Stone hailed as one of the “Songs You Need to Know” – on “GMA3” on Tuesday, August 20. Teen Vogue , which published the first interview with KATSEYE’s six members, observed, “[‘Debut’] sees the group taking mainstream pop head-on.” Earlier this month, the group performed “Touch” on “Good Morning America.” View HERE. The dreamy “Touch,” which was produced by Blake Slatkin, Cashmere Cat, Omer Fedi and Taka Perry, finds KATSEYE pondering the complexities of love, wounded feelings and rediscovering one’s self-worth.

The five-song EP also includes the beautiful piano ballad “My Way,” which captures the authentic stories of KATSEYE’s members and how they’ve confidently blazed their own paths in life with resilience and strength.

The track was produced by HYBE founder “hitman” bang, Slow Rabbit and Federico Vindver.

The uplifting “I’m Pretty” juxtaposes heavy 808 drums and angelic harmonies as KATSEYE celebrates the transformative power of self-healing. “Tonight I Might,” a vibrant pop track with electro-dance flair infused with a rebellious, adventurous spirit, closes out the EP.

Earlier this month, KATSEYE emailed assorted images to fans, challenging them to work with one another to uncover the titles of the songs on the EP ahead of the tracklist reveal on Instagram. Fans quickly began “claiming” their favorite titles.

Photo Credit: Cody Critcheloe

OAKLEY + DIANA FLORES

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Oakley proudly announces the signing of Mexican National Flag Football superstar Diana Flores. Flores, renowned for her fearless spirit and leadership, joins Oakley’s elite roster of athletes as the sport prepares for its historic Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028.

Diana Flores has been a trailblazer in Flag football, leading the Mexican National Team to multiple victories and earning MVP honors at the 2022 World Games. Her journey, marked by breaking barriers and advocating for gender equality, embodies Oakley’s values of authenticity and driving change. Together, they aim to champion diversity and create a more inclusive sports community.

Flores will be seen wearing the brand’s cutting-edge performance eyewear, including Oakley Sphaera, Radar EV Path, Hydra, and more. She will join the roster of notable Team Oakley athletes from the likes of Justin Jefferson, Kylian Mbappé, Patrick Mahomes, Fred Kerley, Damian Lillard and more.

For more information about Oakley and flag football product, please visit oakley.com.

MARVEL’S STORMBREAKERS SPOTLIGHT GHOST RIDERS

This September, past and present, Ghost Riders are targeted by a reawakened enemy in SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE, a new ongoing series from writer Sabir Pirzada and artist Sean Damien Hill. To celebrate the launch, Marvel’s Stormbreakers have turned out hell-raising covers for September’s collection of Stormbreakers Variant Covers! Each piece spotlights a different Ghost Rider from Marvel Comics history, including ones set to star in the new series. Across eight covers, feast your eyes on Johnny Blaze, Danny Ketch, Robbie Reyes, Kushala, Cosmic Ghost Rider, Phantom Rider, Vengeance, and the Ghost Rider of 1,000,000 BC.

Every month, Marvel’s Stormbreakers bring their incredible talents to your favorite comic series and characters and flex their skills with exciting themed variant cover collections. The current group of artists includes Elena Casagrande, Nic Klein, Jan Bazaldua, Chris Allen, Martin Coccolo, Lucas Werneck, Federico Vicentini and C.F. Villa.

Each of these artists embodies the raw talent and creative potential to shatter the limits of visual storytelling in comics today! As the next evolution of the groundbreaking Marvel’s Young Guns program, Marvel’s Stormbreakers continues the tradition of spotlighting and elevating these powerful artists to showcase their abilities, artwork and prominence in the world of comic books.

Check out all eight covers now and preorder them at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.