Sony Electronics, celebrating the 45th Anniversary of Walkman with an 80’s retro themed immersive activation, followed by dinner and a party at a private residence in Beverly Hills this past Friday, July 12th, from 2:30 – 9 PM. In addition to a Walkman experience, drinks, and dancing, they hit rewind with a rap showcase hosted by Curtis Roach and an 80s throwback set by DJ Lex.
It was an epic evening with a private tree house experience where VIPs mingled and talked all things Sony Walkman. The climax of the evening is when they converted the tennis courts behind the private home into a skating rink with a large disco ball. Also, onsite was two Sony Walkman iridescent and transparent social media confessionals where guests could see themselves be seen on a live feed on the stage. Another cool feature at the activation was their Sony t-shirt station. VIPs and digital influencers were allowed to choose retro designs of their favorite Sony Walkman logo to be printed onto a fitted baseball vintage t-shirt.
This was a monumental moment for the brand as their been a part of pop culture. Kudos to Sony Electronics for their excellent execution of the Sony Summer House–it was both nostalgic and whimsical.
55th Annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) Tournament shattered its attendance record, welcoming 10,112 entrants to compete for a stunning $94,041,600 prize pool. This year’s event, held on the Las Vegas Strip, set a single-day entry record on July 6, with 5,014 participants joining in a single flight. The overwhelming response has established 10,000 entrants as the new benchmark for the WSOP Main Event.
The Main Event Final Table promises thrilling payouts, with each of the nine players earning at least $1 million. The champion will take home $10 million, with $6 million for the runner-up and $4 million for third place.
Additionally, the 2024 WSOP Main Event champion will receive the prestigious gold bracelet, revealed on July 8 by WSOP Founding Father Jack Binion. Crafted by Jostens, this year’s bracelet features 445 grams of 10-karat yellow gold, 1,948 genuine diamonds, 230 black onyx stones, and 75 red rubies. A unique removable golden faceplate doubles as a card protector.
If unfamiliar, The World Series of Poker has been held annually in Las Vegas since 1970 and attracts thousands of players from around the globe, offering millions of dollars in prize money every year!
A New Era of luxury: Kempinski Hotel The Dome Belek, Türkiye unveils 31 Exclusive Lagoon Suites and 12 Lagoon Golf Suites
The newly renovated property debuts reimagined guest rooms and suites and two brand new restaurants
Kempinski Hotel The Dome Belek, located on the shores of the Turkish Mediterranean sea, ushers in a new era of luxury with an impressive upgrade across the entire property. Following a comprehensive renovation of all 158 rooms and suites, the hotel just unveiled 31 exclusive Lagoon Suites and 12 Lagoon Golf Suites, offering a new sense of private luxury in addition to the new restaurant Seljuk and the fully refurbished restaurant Lale.
Architect Kürşat Aybak, well known as the architect of a range of five-star hotel projects in Türkiye and also the architect of the main building of this Kempinski hotel in Selcuk style, has done impressive work to create these new building highlights. At a size of 969 sq-ft, the new Lagoon Suites offer luxurious comfort and peace, allowing guests a completely private stay away from the main building. With direct access to the Lagoon Pool from each terrace, beautiful golf course views and green surroundings as well as stylish wooden architecture, these villa style accommodations can be easily reached over a wooden bridge from the hotel lobby. The Lagoon Suites feature a bedroom, living room, powder and dressing room, large bathroom, and a private deck with loungers so guests can enjoy nature in blissful surroundings. Interior designer Tre Tasarim has chosen warm color schemes like stone grey, wooden brown, and orange to create a serene and contemporary ambiance for golf and leisure travelers, couples or small families alike.
Golf enthusiasts will be thrilled by the 12 new Lagoon Golf Suites as they are incorporated into the grounds of the golf course. Away from the main building and near the villas, these Lagoon Suites also offer guests spacious and comfortable accommodation with a high level of privacy and the feeling of an exclusive retreat.
INHYUK LEE’S SPOILER VARIANT COVER REVEALS THE LATEST SUPER HERO RESCUED BY THE ULTIMATES!
SPOILERS AHEAD! In today’s ULTIMATES #2 by Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri, Iron Lad and Captain America recruited another hero to their cause—AMERICA CHAVEZ!
See her now on Inhyuk Lee’s previously classified spoiler variant cover.
Marvel’s new Ultimate Universe was meticulously crafted by the Maker to be a world without super heroes, and after discovering this dark truth, Tony Stark has assembled a team to set things right in Deniz Camp and Juan Frigeri’s ULTIMATES! On sale today, ULTIMATES #2 saw Iron Lad, Captain America, Giant-Man, and Wasp storm the former White House to free a superhuman who was being used as a power source by the Maker’s Council—a young woman named America Chavez!
Will she add her dimension-shattering star portals and incredible strength to the Ultimates’ mighty mission? And how will she inspire the newly reawakened Captain America, who’s still reeling from learning of the United States’ tragic downfall? Stay tuned to upcoming issues as more secrets behind this twisted Earth are revealed, and the Ultimates continue to restore stolen destinies to iconic heroes!
Check out America on Inhyuk Lee’s newly revealed cover and pick up ULTIMATES #2 at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
Armitron has just come out the gate with a to-die-for Sports Watch. The digital legends known for fun and fashionable function have just entered the chat with Armitron’s latest fitness and sports releases, The Apex and The Pulse Sports Watches – a dynamic duo designed for individuals who live life in the fast lane! Both are available exclusively on Armitron.com.
Armitron’s Apex Sports Watch is not just a timepiece; it’s a statement of durability and functionality. Engineered for the driven individual, the Apex is a powerhouse with stainless steel details and a suite of features, including altimeter, barometer, temperature reference, and more.
Choose from bold colors like the gray with its sleek black case, the energizing orange, or the assertive black. These watches deliver superior functionality for all your adventurous endeavors, ensuring you conquer every peak with confidence.
For the modern and active woman, Armitron’s Pulse Women’s Sports Watch is your ultimate fitness ally. The Pulse collection seamlessly combines style and utility with a feather-light design, breathable construction, and user-friendly digital screen. Whether you’re into yoga, running, or hitting the gym, the Pulse watch is more than a timepiece; it’s your pulsating source of inspiration.
Choose from gorgeous colors like their soft blush, the sleek black, or the modern white. Each watch offers a harmonious blend of color and functionality, enhancing your active lifestyle.
Why Choose An Armitron?
Durable Design: These watches are built to withstand the demands of your active lifestyle.
Versatile Functionality: From altimeters to world time, these watches are equipped with features that support all your pursuits.
Affordable Luxury: Experience the perfect balance of style and affordability with Armitron.
All Talent around the BET UK/Paramount – BBC Studios Original Music Documentary – LIVING LYRICS.
Hosted by BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Kenny Allstar, this performance and documentary hybrid series will focus on one British talent per episode: Award-winning, North London born rapper and songwriter, Headie One; grime legend and rap royalty, Ghetts; South London rapper and singer songwriter, Enny and chart-topping Birmingham-based rapper, Mist, offering a captivating window into these artists at the top of their game. Together with Executive Producers Shurwin Beckford, Fatima Sesay and James Corbin.
BET UK’S ( a subsidiary of Paramount Global ) Living Lyrics (NOW STREAMING), is a brand-new four-part documentary series providing an all-access pass to UK music’s most masterful storytellers and the hidden gems behind their legendary lyrics, now stream exclusively on My5. Living Lyrics was commissioned by BET UK and produced by BBC Studios Digital Originals.
Viewers will join Kenny as he gets up close and personal with the artists on a tour of the places, people and culture that inspired their most iconic lyrics through a mix of on the ground and exclusive archive footage. Each episode will also feature two exclusive raw and moving performances, one in studio and one acoustic in a place meaningful to the artist.
Living Lyrics will dive beneath the surface of each artist’s most iconic songs giving the viewer an insight into their music and them as individuals. From Ghetts breaking down his track ‘Double Standards’, featuring Sampha and its cold hard truths around a range of political, personal and global issues, to Enny lifting the lid on her backstory in the self-empowerment anthem, ‘Peng Black Girls’, this series will peel back the layers to reveal the truth behind the lyrics.
The series is Executive Produced by Shurwin Beckford, Editorial and Commissioning Exec – BET UK, Fatima Sesay, Head of BBC Studios Digital Originals, and James Corbin, Executive Producer, BBC Studios Digital Originals.
THE HOUSE PRESENTS THE GUCCI TENNIS SPECIAL COLLECTION WITH A NEW CAMPAIGN FEATURING PROFESSIONAL TENNIS PLAYERS
In a nod to its storied past, the House is pleased to introduce the Gucci Tennis special collection, inspired by archival designs from the 1970s. After previewing at select stores in Paris in May, the collection is now making its full debut globally through a new campaign featuring tennis players Emma Cohen and George Loffhagen.
Together, they embody the collection’s spirit, showcasing the pieces with their champion attitudes on and off the court. Blending tradition and modernity, the special selection pays homage to the
House’s longstanding relationship with the game drawing inspiration from its archives dating back to the 1970s. During this era, the House expanded its repertoire of tennis-related products, particularly focusing on accessories and shoes, including the signature Tennis 1977 sneaker, one of the first ever sneakers to be produced by a luxury brand. This affinity for tennis transcended into the 1980s with a selection of ready-to-wear pieces that became favorites among athletes and lovers of the sport alike.
Reimagining traditional tennis attire with contemporary elegance, the collection features sleek dresses, sophisticated polos, and matching sets for men and women, including shorts and skirts paired with tanks and knitwear. Accessories such as caps, wristbands, and leather items complement the outfits. Highlight pieces include a new duffle bag, racquet backpack, racquet bag, and shoe holder, all adorned with a white-on-white GG monogram and web stripe detail. The iconic Tennis 1977 sneakers appear in white canvas and leather, alongside Gucci Ace sneakers featuring the GG monogram.
Central to the collection is the emblematic Web stripe, a signature code that weaves together the past and present of the House paying homage to its enduring legacy. This iconic detail weaves through the designs, infusing the collection with a uniform aesthetic that reflects the timeless elegance of classic sporting attire.
The Gucci Tennis collection is now available at select stores globally featuring exclusive displays in Milan, London, and Paris, as well as online at gucci.com.
CREDITS
Creative Director: Sabato De Sarno Photographer: Davit Giorgadze Stylist: Melissa Levy Make-Up: Stephanie Kunz Hair: Ramona Eschbach Talent: George Loffhagen and Emma Cohen
Netflix and Lil Nas X have confirmed their partnership on the upcoming film Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F starring Eddie Murphy. “HERE WE GO! (from the Netflix film “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”)”, a brand-new original song by Lil Nas X featured in the film, will be released June 28 and is available to pre-save now HERE.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F comes out globally on Netflix July 3.
Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills. After his daughter’s life is threatened, she (Taylour Paige) and Foley team up with a new partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) and old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) to turn up the heat and uncover a conspiracy.
DIRECTOR: Mark Molloy
BASED ON CHARACTERS CREATED BY: Danilo Bach and Daniel Petrie, Jr.
STORY BY: Will Beall
SCREENPLAY BY: Will Beall And Tom Gormican & Kevin Etten
MUSIC BY: Lorne Balfe
ORIGINAL BEVERLY HILLS COP THEMES BY: Harold Faltermeyer
ORIGINAL SONG BY: Lil Nas X
PRODUCERS: Jerry Bruckheimer, p.g.a., Eddie Murphy, p.g.a., Chad Oman, p.g.a.
EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Ray Angelic, Charisse Hewitt-Webster, Melissa Reid, Lorenzo Di Bonaventura
KEY CAST: Eddie Murphy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser, Bronson Pinchot and Kevin Bacon
On May 6, 2024, Little Rock, Arkansas, typically known for its traditional southern charm, hosted an avant-garde celebration that could rival any major city’s fashion scene. “Revival: An Evening of Art and Fashion” brought together Little Rock’s vibrant artistic community for an immersive, invitation-only event that showcased local talent with international flair. Organized by creatives and philanthropists Cat Sims, Sarah Oden, and Kimberly Cyr at Jill White Designs, the evening exemplified how even smaller locales can produce forward-thinking and inspiring cultural experiences.
Drawing inspiration from the opulence of the Met Gala, the event adopted this year’s Met Gala theme, “Garden of Time,” and “Reawakening Fashion.” The hosts aimed to create a unique ambiance where history and modernity intertwined, celebrating the creative spirit of Little Rock. The venue featured a live showcase of the Met Gala, allowing guests to experience the prestigious event alongside their local celebration, fostering a sense of global connectivity.
Kimberly Cyr, one of the hosts and the event’s wardrobe stylist, shared, “Curating fashion for ‘Revival’ was about showcasing local designers and jewelry artists. We wanted each look to resonate with the theme and evoke a sense of timeless elegance. Seeing guests embrace their individuality and push fashion boundaries was incredibly rewarding.”
Indeed, fashion was the highlight of the evening. Guests adorned themselves in high-fashion attire rarely seen in Little Rock, deviating from the traditional ballgowns and tuxedos often donned at the region’s typical formal events. Big floral headpieces, extravagant dresses, and avant-garde ensembles created an atmosphere reminiscent of the Met Gala’s red carpet. Designs by Korto Momolu and Souq, paired with accessories from OFaolain, Lydia Elsa Martin, and Laura B Luxury, demonstrated the high level of craftsmanship and creativity in Little Rock’s fashion scene.
The artistic contributions were equally impressive. Works from Stephen Wilson Studio, Alecia Walls-Barton, Kvinna Studio, Jaird Art, and Hannah Hill Art provided a visual feast that complemented the fashion displays. Each piece was thoughtfully curated to enhance the overall aesthetic and thematic experience.
Sarah Oden, creative coordinator of Revival and creative director at Ava Model Management, emphasized the importance of accessibility and diversity in the event. “We aimed to bridge the gap between established names and emerging talents in Arkansas art and fashion. The excitement and creativity from all participants truly made ‘Revival’ a standout event.”
Enhancing the evening’s elegance, Tanarah Luxe Floral’s exquisite arrangements adorned the venue, adding vibrant bursts of color and natural beauty. The floral designs, along with the venue’s stained glass windows, provided a stunning backdrop that elevated the entire experience.
The event was not just a visual and sensory delight but also a philanthropic endeavor, supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The hosts, alongside generous sponsors, ensured that the evening celebrated creativity while contributing to a meaningful cause.
DJ Jellybean’s lively soundtrack and Central Arkansas Entertainment’s sleek, modern production elements, including a glossy vinyl red carpet, added to the night’s glamour. Lori Sparkman, an internationally recognized photographer, and Weaver Films captured the evening’s memorable moments, creating a visual record of the event’s highlights.
Culinary artistry by Vibrant Occasions added another layer of sophistication. Guests indulged in gourmet stations, from mozzarella caprese to a dramatic parmesan cheese wheel set ablaze. The culinary experience was as creative and elegant as the fashion and art on display.
“Revival: An Evening of Art and Fashion” received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with guests expressing how seen and inspired they felt. The event set a new standard for artistic and fashion events in Little Rock, demonstrating that even small towns can host events with international appeal and impact.
As plans for next year’s event are already underway, “Revival” promises to continue celebrating Little Rock’s rich creative landscape, offering a unique blend of art, fashion, and philanthropy. For those eager to be part of this exclusive experience, connecting with the hosts is the first step towards securing a coveted spot on the guest list.
Join us in reliving this extraordinary evening by watching the promo video on YouTube:
This year, Marvel and Coca-Cola assembled an unprecedented global campaign that brought the Marvel Universe to life in an exhilarating new commercial and saw Marvel’s most iconic characters take over Coca-Cola products in limited-edition designs. Now, the excitement comes to your local comic shop with new Coca-Cola Variant Covers!
Inspired by the commercial, the six Coca-Cola Variant Covers spotlight the magic of Marvel Comics, Coca-Cola, and comic book shops! On sale throughout August, the covers are drawn by leading industry artists and feature heroes like the Avengers, Deadpool, and the Guardians of the Galaxy, and more teaming up with Coca-Cola to save the day!
Check out all six Coca-Cola Variant Covers and preorder them at your local comic shop today. For more information, visit Marvel.com.
