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The Weeknd – Hurry Up Tomorrow

Diamond-certified global superstar The Weeknd today announced the release date for his highly anticipated album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, on January 24th. This album serves as the final chapter in his trilogy, following After Hours (2020) and Dawn FM (2022). Additionally, it was announced this week that he is the first artist in history to have 22 songs with over 1 billion streams each on Spotify.

To celebrate the album release, The Weeknd will perform a massive one-night-only live stadium show at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, debuting never-before-seen production. The stage will take over the entire floor of the stadium, for a must-see in-the-round experience.

TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting Monday, December 2 at 10am PST at TheWeeknd.com.

CASH APP VISA CARD TICKETS: A select number of premium tickets will be available exclusively for purchase by Cash App Visa Card customers via an exclusive ticket offering presented by Cash App.

Beginning Monday December 2 at 10am PST, Cash App Visa Card cardholders can unlock access to the exclusive premium tickets by using the first 9 digits of their Cash App Visa Card to access the exclusive ticket sale and then completing the purchase using their Cash App Visa Card.
In addition to the Cash App Visa Card exclusive tickets, Cash App Visa Card holders will receive a 20% instant discount on all official merch purchased on-site with Cash App Visa Card at the One-Night-Only In-The-Round Rose Bowl show.

Vibee, the music-led destination experience company, is the exclusive VIP Experience & Hotel Package partner for The Weeknd at Rose Bowl. Packages include premium concert seats, with the option of a two-night stay at a range of luxurious Los Angeles hotels. Vibee guests will also receive preferred access to the Lounge Experience and merch collections ahead of the concert. VIP packages offer priority entry to the Rose Bowl and Lounge Experience, exclusive LA nightlife access, ground transportation to and from the venue, a commemorative gift kit, and more. Vibee’s Hotel Packages are available to purchase now at T heWeeknd.Vibee.com. VIP Concert packages will be available starting Monday, December 2, at 10 am PT as part of the general onsale.

In addition, there will be exclusive vinyl, box sets, and signed CDs going live on XO.STORE today for pre-order, including a limited edition Frank Miller LP. The other drops include the Standard Album Box Set and the Sorayama Album Box Set, which each include an exclusive “Hurry Up Tomorrow” t-shirt and CD available today through Cyber Monday only.

The Rose-Bowl stadium performance, produced by Live Nation, comes on the heels of The Weeknd’s recent one-night-only stadium show at Estádio MorumBIS in São Paulo, Brazil, on Saturday, September 7, 2024. It also follows his fall tour across Australia, which included multiple shows in Melbourne and Sydney. The Weeknd’s record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Tour (2022/2023) achieved phenomenal success, with over 60 sold-out stadium shows across North America, Europe, the UK, and Latin America, drawing more than 3 million attendees.

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Levi’s® + BEYONCÉ

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Levi’s Launches New Global Campaign Featuring Beyoncé

The Levi’s brand today announced a new campaign with global icon Beyoncé. Following the release of “LEVII’S JEANS” — a beloved track from “COWBOY CARTER,” the critically acclaimed album exploring and redefining Americana — Beyoncé steps into the role of protagonist in “REIIMAGINE,” a campaign inspired by the legacy of the Levi’s brand and the forward-thinking vision of one of the most influential figures of modern culture, reaffirming the brand’s enduring place at the center of culture.

Drawing inspiration from Beyoncé’s innovative approach to art, culture, and storytelling, the campaign reimagines classic Levi’s looks and films. In a series of chapters, the new campaign reinterprets several of the Levi’s brand’s most iconic advertisements, bringing them into the modern era through the transformative vision of celebrated filmmaker Melina Matsoukas. The first film — inspired by “Launderette,” the 1985 ad that famously reignited “I Heard It Through the Grapevine” on the Billboard charts — places Beyoncé center stage and celebrates the Levi’s brand’s heritage as a canvas for self-expression, worn by changemakers and icons alike.

“My song ‘LEVII’S JEANS’ celebrates what I believe is the ultimate Americana uniform — something we all wear with pride,” said Beyoncé. “I am honored to work with Levi’s to create quintessential American iconography. Denim on denim has often been seen through a male lens, so this reimagining campaign, which celebrates the iconic female perspective, is important to me. I look forward to exploring innovative ways for our visions to align in empowering women and honoring their strength.”

“The Levi’s brand has and always will be the unofficial uniform for those moving forward in the pursuit of better. We believe a key part of that is continuously breaking and building the codes of culture,” said Kenny Mitchell, global chief marketing officer of the Levi’s brand at Levi Strauss & Co. “In collaboration with Beyoncé, we explore the power of reimagination through this campaign, helping us to connect with our fans in new ways and supporting the growth of our women’s business as the definitive denim lifestyle brand.”

The fully integrated campaign — which will include television, out-of-home, digital, social media, print, brand activations and exclusive products — kicked off with digital projections in key markets like San Francisco, Houston, Chicago, New York, Atlanta, Paris, London and Berlin, creating buzz and giving fans a sneak peek into the campaign to come. On September 30, high-impact out-of-home is launching around the world to inaugurate the Levi’s and Beyoncé campaign.

The first film was brought to life through the lens of Marcell Rév, an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer. Outside of the immersive visual world of the film, the Levi’s brand worked with photographer Mason Poole, who captured a collection of timeless campaign imagery, adding to the canon of incredible photography of icons in Levi’s jeans, from Marlon Brando to Marilyn Monroe — and now Beyoncé. The campaign was conceived in creative partnership with TBWA\Chiat\Day LA and produced by de la revolućion/PRETTYBIRD.

To see the latest content from the global campaign and to stay up to date on the campaign, visit levi.com and follow @levis on Instagram and TikTok. The full version of the film can be found on YouTube.

Photos: Mason Poole

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Kimbra – Stuff I Don’t Need

Having shared one song a week since the release of lead single “Stuff I Don’t Need” ft. BANKS in July, two-time GRAMMY award-winning artist Kimbra today unveils her new album Idols & Vices (Vol. 1) in its entirety, out everywhere via Inertia / [PIAS]. LISTEN HERE.

Featuring collaborations with a host of genre-bending artists including BANKS, Dawn Richard, DRAM, Skrillex and Sahtyre, Idols & Vices (Vol. 1) is a celebration of Kimbra’s early influence of 90’s R&B, fused with the sonic stylings of contemporary pop, soul and hip hop. Executive produced by Kimbra and Taylor Graves – the album traverses the increasingly complex realm of our digital existence, as Kimbra reinvents herself alongside some of her closest friends.

Kimbra explores the disillusionment of our online era and constructs an entirely new world full of stimulus and temptation (‘Keen’ ft. DRAM), the allure of youth in our culture of celebrity worship (‘Demi God’ ft. Sahtyre), and the covert deception of online personas in recent single ‘Catch Ya In The Lie’ ft. Le’Asha, of which Kimbra shares: “I drew inspiration from catfish culture and stalkers to write this song. We can say almost anything behind digital masks until caught in the lie. It’s about reclaiming power when taken by people who seek to destroy and deceive.”

Kimbra’s latest song, ‘Honeycomb’, is a collaboration with Candy Crush Saga that invited her to play with the game’s iconic sounds to create an original track. Drawing inspiration from the Idols & Vices (Vol. 1) universe, Kimbra blended her signature style with Candified sounds to create a song that feels both nostalgic and explosive. Of its eclectic impetus, Kimbra says “I like to approach my work with a sense of curiosity and discovery— that playfulness is at the heart of my creative process. Sampling the Candy Crush sounds was a wonderful reminder of the joy and freedom that music allows.”

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With a holistic approach to collaboration for this project, Kimbra enlisted New Zealand animator Greg Sharp (Childish Gambino, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Rick & Morty) to craft mid-90s anime-inspired visuals to accompany each song on the record. The otherworldly videos serve as individual episodes of the album’s overall arc, following 10 characters as they navigate through an abyss of elaborate fantasies and distractions in the search for moments of awakening.

Idols & Vices (Vol. 1) is the follow-up to Kimbra’s 2023 album A Reckoning, a 10-track project that saw the artist at her most confessional as she encourages listeners to find catharsis and connection through the songs. A Reckoning earned praise from outlets globally such as Billboard, The Guardian, Double J (Feature Album), Consequence, PAPER, The Telegraph and others, marking a distinctive new era for Kimbra.

Shortly after the release of her 2023 record, she embarked on an Australia and New Zealand tour including coveted performances at The Sydney Opera House for Vivid LIVE and Melbourne Recital Hall, with a triumphant homecoming at Auckland’s Synthony In The Domain. Most recently, Kimbra concluded a run of U.S. shows as the special guest for musical prodigy, Jacob Collier.

Idols & Vices (Vol.1) LP by Kimbra is out now via Inertia / [PIAS],

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GLORILLA – GLORIOUS

GRAMMY-nominated artist GloRilla has raised the bar once again by dropping a huge announcement: her debut album GLORIOUS is set to arrive on October 11. The studio album comes after Big Glo trailblazed her way through the music industry with infectious hit records and high-profile collaborations that have won fans over around the globe. Fans who pre-order the album will get two instant gratification tracks, “Hollon” and her summer smash “TGIF.”

Pre-Order GLORIOUS HERE.

In addition to the album announcement, the 25-year-old has given fans a surprise by releasing “Hollon” as her latest single. The track has been teased several times on social media and went viral with fans who couldn’t get enough of the song by recording their own videos to it. “Hollon” is another banger from the CMG product as she weaves through the speaker-rattling production and dishes out fierce bars about how she handles her business with her collective of fierce women. “H*e, you must not know what you just started (da f*ck) / Me and my b*tches go gnarley / Give a f*ck about this party / We gone step on sh*t regardless (stamp dat),” Glo states triumphantly to open the track.

Listen to “Hollon” HERE.

GloRilla has been on a tear over the last several months, starting with her last project, a 12-track effort titled Ehhthang, Ehhthang, which was released in April and generated over 550 million streams in the U.S. to date. The mixtape propelled Glo further into the spotlight and had her dominate the summer season as two of the project’s biggest songs, “Yeah Glo” and “Wanna Be” with Megan Thee Stallion, simultaneously hit Urban Radio Top 10 list along with her biggest anthem to date, the Rihanna-co-signed “TGIF.” Glo became the first female artist to achieve that feat in almost a decade and she didn’t stop there as all three songs went on to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, with each peaking at the Top 30. In particular, “Wanna Be” went #1 on the Rhythmic Radio chart while “TGIF” is still active, cracking the Top 10 this week and still climbing.

Glo also received the key to the city of Memphis for her musical achievements in September and also performed an exhilarating set at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, where she was also nominated four times and turned heads with a red carpet look inspired by Vogue, which was highlighted in a ‘Get Ready With’ piece with the iconic publication. The bonafide hitmaker also hit the road alongside Megan Thee Stallion as an opening act on her sold-out Hot Girl Summer tour earlier this summer. She was also invited to serve as a presenter at the ESPYs, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and Billboard Women in Music. The Glo train isn’t stopping there either, as the rapper has been nominated seven times for the upcoming 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards in October.

About GloRilla

GloRilla is leading the next generation of rappers with a force, having already been nominated for a 2023 GRAMMY Award, a 2022 AMA Award & a 2022 BET HipHop Award. The Memphis rapper arrived on the scene in 2022 with singles “F.N.F” & “Tomorrow 2” ft. Cardi B., which debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. That same year, she released her debut EP, “Anyways, Life’s Great…” The project sold close to 400K units and is the biggest label debut EP from a female rapper in three years. Since she emerged, Glo has graced the covers of major magazines, including ELLE, The CUT, XXL Freshman Class 2023.

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Louis Vuitton Cup

Louis Vuitton Cup, the qualifying event for Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Barcelona where Louis Vuitton returns as Title Partner.

The 5 challengers include: INEOS Britannia, Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, NYYC American Magic, and Orient Express Racing Team. The Louis Vuitton Cup is played in three phases: two Round Robins (elimination pools – each team plays each other twice), a semi-final (direct elimination in five winning sets) and a final (in seven winning sets). The winning Challenger, which will be announced no later than October 7, will face Emirates Team New Zealand in the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup Barcelona.

To kick off the new edition of the America’s Cup, an evening event was held on Tuesday August 27 at the top of Mount Tibidabo, a historic and iconic landmark in Barcelona, to celebrate the historic partnership between Louis Vuitton and the America’s Cup.

GREG YUNA + LIBIANCA – NYFW

NYFW: Celebrity Jeweler Greg Yuna, and AfroBeats Sensation Libianca, and Viral Podcaster Bobbi Althoff Attends WHO DECIDES WAR NYFW Event, Presented by Complex and Lexus, + Exclusive Unveil of Pelle Pelle x WHO DECIDES WAR Collaboration!

Last night, Complex hosted its first-ever NYFW event in partnership with award-winning fashion label WHO DECIDES WAR. The afternoon of activity included a pop-up gallery showcasing a retrospective look at the brand’s journey from 2018 to today and featured an exclusive unveiling of WHO DECIDES WAR’S new collaboration with Pelle Pelle, the iconic streetwear company known for its leather jackets and distinctive blend of edge, vibrancy and embellishments.

Following the gallery exhibition, IDEA GENERATION (a content series that highlights the journeys, creative processes, and insights of influential figures across various industries) hosted a live discussion with WHO DECIDES WAR founders Tela D’Amore and Ev Bravado, moderated by COMPLEX’s Chief Content Officer Noah Callahan-Bever. During the conversation, presented by Lexus, D’Amore and Bravado spoke to WHO DECIDES WAR’s evolution, cultural impact, and future plans.

Celebrity and VIP guests, including celebrity jeweler Greg Yuna, Afrobeats sensation Libianca, viral podcaster Bobbi Althoff, and more attended the experience.

COMPLEX + Lexus NYFW pelle pelle presentation via 360 MAGAZINE.

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J BALVIN LIVE

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Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces the release of J Balvin’s Official Live Performance of “Ganster,” off his new album, Rayo. Vevo’s Official Live Performances are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. Vevo and J Balvin have a long history of working together. In 2015, he performed “Sola,” “Ginza,” “6AM,” “Sin Compromiso,” “Yo Te Lo Dije” and “Ay Vamos” for Live in the Year at Vevo, and in 2020, he released Official Live Performances of “Azul, “Negro,” “Rojo” and “Amarillo.” 2022 saw the release of his Official Live Performances of “Ganas de Verte,” “Suerte,” “Que Locura” and “Fantasías.”

Official Live Performances are the flagship original content for Vevo, working with the biggest names in music – they are the result of close creative collaboration with artists and their teams, resulting in a series of very special exclusive performances. Specifically tailored creatives meant to fit the vision of each individual artist chosen, these performances connect artists with their global audience of fans adding to their visual library.

J Balvin closely collaborated with Vevo’s team to create a full bespoke set to showcase his talents within the deep cultural and architectural history of Mexico City. Shot in El Centro, the oldest part of the city, “Ganster” sees Balvin clad in all black serenading viewers in a dimly-lit space reminiscent of an underground Bat Cave. Entering through a doorway bathed in bright yellow light, he weaves between red-tinted columns that guard the structure’s walls built from locally sourced volcanic stone.

“We’re thrilled to partner with J Balvin for this very special performance of “Ganster,” in celebration of his new album, Rayo,” says JP Evangelista, SVP, Content, Programming and Marketing, “We’ve had the privilege of amplifying Balvin’s creative vision for nearly a decade, and are so excited to further our collaboration by blending his culture-defining sound with the rich cultural and architectural history of Mexico City. By shooting this video in El Centro, we were able to capture the juxtaposition between the old and the new: the oldest part of the city and the sound of J Balvin’s new music.”

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THE BANKER BOYS + CROOKED BANGS

Dance music duo The Banker Boys (Zach Stadnyk and Ryan Trasolini), teamed up with Crooked Bangs, the digital avatar and artist project of singer and platinum songwriter PollyAnna, to release the brand new catchy club banger, “The Thrill,” via Infinity & Records. It is now available across streaming platforms, HERE.

The song, which celebrates living for the thrill of it, received early love in Paris this week when American canoeist and 2024 Olympic bronze medalist,Evy Leibfarth, and New Zealand Olympic swimmer, Lewis Clareburt, shared a pre-released clip of the track in respective TikTok videos spotlighting their Olympic journeys.

“It was fun collaborating with Crooked Bangs on this track and seeing the love from some of the amazing athletes competing at the Olympics,” shared The Banker Boys. “That is exactly what this record is for, celebrating exciting moments in life whether that is something crazy like going to the Olympics or simply going out with friends. It is about seizing all life has to offer.”

Originally from Vancouver, The Banker Boys, have quickly made a name for themselves as two of the hottest up-and-coming deep house DJs. Inspired by the likes of Daft Punk, Tiesto, Kygo, Martin Garrix, Quincy Jones, Solomun, and more, the duo are bringing their own signature sound and glamor to the nightlife scene. Debuting with their first single ‘Eyes’ last year with vocalist Stephen Puth, they have already gained an avid global audience. Performing live DJ sets in some of the most scenic locations across the world, The Banker Boys, have solidified themselves as one of the most exciting artists to watch in 2024.

GUCCI FW24 WOMEN’S CAMPAIGN

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Gucci Fall-Winter 2024 Women’s Campaign by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno. In the campaign, the personalities of Loli, Alaato, and Jiahui bring something of themselves to the looks, enhancing De Sarno’s vision for the women’s wardrobe.

The Fall Winter 2024 collection presents rich wool coats juxtaposed with slip dresses and adorned with delicate embroidery. Soft, earthy tones are highlighted by unexpected bursts of color as each look plays with proportions and clean-cut silhouettes.

Taking center stage is the new Gucci B bag. With a relaxed and oversized silhouette and medium-length shoulder strap with double snap hook hardware, this style evokes the aesthetic of a series of archival predecessors, first seen in an artisan’s notebook from as early as the mid-1950s. Also featured in the campaign is the GG Milano. The new top handle handbag by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno debuted at the Fall Winter 2024 fashion show.

The timeless Gucci Jackie in new color iterations continues to explore the House’s heritage-inspired narrative, while the half-moon bag grounds the Creative Director’s contemporary vision of day-to-night elegance.

Gucci fw24 women's campaign via 360 Magazine.

Bamboo 1947: Then and Now by Gucci

Gucci announces the opening of ‘Bamboo 1947: Then and Now. Celebrating 60 Years of Gucci in Japan’, a landmark exhibition now on display at the Gucci Ginza Gallery in Tokyo.

Running until September 23rd, the exhibition honors Gucci’s 60 years in Japan with a blend of historical and contemporary perspectives on the iconic Bamboo 1947 bag. Created by Guccio Gucci and his Florentine artisans, the bag’s bamboo handles were a revolutionary design choice that set the Bamboo 1947 bag apart.

The exhibition spans two floors of the Gucci Ginza Gallery. The 6th floor features approximately 400 Bamboo 1947 bags, ranging from archival pieces dating back to 1959 to the latest designs by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno, as well as special pieces from collaborative projects with Japanese traditional crafts.

The 7th floor is dedicated to a unique collection of 60 vintage Bamboo 1947 bags from the 1980s and 1990s reimagined by a distinguished group of Japanese traditional artisans and contemporary artists: Morihito Katsura and his apprentice Naoko Ai, Ai Tokeshi, Hirotsune Nakazato, Daido Moriyama, Yui Yaegashi, and Nami Yokoyama.

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