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PUMA + TYRESE HALIBURTON

PUMA Hoops has officially announced that it has signed Tyrese Haliburton to its basketball roster.

Haliburton’s signing marks a significant milestone for PUMA Hoops as the brand solidifies its position as a leader in basketball and continued support for the next generation of basketball stars. He will be seen on NBA courts sporting PUMA’s latest performance technology shoe, the All-Pro NITRO. 

A two-time NBA All-Star for 2023 and 2024, 2024 NBA Assists Leader of the Year, All-NBA Team member in 2024, 2021 NBA All-Rookie First Team and most recently a 2024 Paris Olympics Gold Medalist for the USA Basketball Men’s Olympic Team, Haliburton has consistently showcased his elite skills on the court. Known for his exceptional passing, scoring ability, and electric style of play, Haliburton has quickly become one of the league’s most exciting young players.

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DOECHII – ALLIGATOR BITES NEVER HEAL TOUR

Doechii announced Alligator Bites Never Heal The Tour – a headline run in support of her critically acclaimed mixtape, which was released last Friday. The tour will kick off on October 11 in Atlanta, GA at The Loft and include shows at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in New York City (October 15) and The Roxy in West Hollywood, CA (November 3). In addition to eight U.S. dates, Doechii will play shows in Berlin, Paris, London and Amsterdam. See below for itinerary.

The artist pre-sale for the North American dates will begin Tuesday, September 17, at 9:00 AM local time. General on-sale begins on Friday, September 20, at 9:00 AM local time. For more information, visit www.iamdoechii.com.

Released via Top Dawg Entertainment / Capitol Records, Alligator Bites Never Heal is available for download / streaming HERE. The hip-hop/rap mixtape captures a rare talent in her rawest form yet. She takes on those who would try to cram her and her work into one genre box or identity on “Boom Bap,” delivers blunt-force bars on “Bullfrog,” unleashes a horrorcore growl on “Catfish,” and drops countless quotables on “Nissan Altima” (“I’m the new hip-hop Madonna / I’m the trap Grace Jones”).

In a four-star review, Rolling Stone hailed Alligator Bites Never Heal as ““one of the year’s most fully-realized breakout albums.” Read Rolling Stone’s interview with Doechii HERE. Complex named the mixtape as “one of the best rap projects of 2024” while NPR called it a “thrilling experience.” BET noted, “Her unfiltered honesty throughout is truly commendable.” Pitchfork said, “On her most ambitious and musically diverse release to date, the TDE rapper and singer meets the pressures of success with defiance and irreverence.” Check out the cover story from PAPER’s 40th anniversary issue, which features Doechii as her alter ego, Ricardo, HERE.

The mixtape comes on the heels of Doechii’s Eurodance-inspired hit “Alter Ego,” dubbed by R&B superstar SZA as “the craziest song I’ve heard all year.” “Alter Ego” received the remix treatment, with JT delivering a verse, further extending Doechii’s winning streak. To date, the song has earned over 15 million streams on Spotify alone.

After gaining 600 million plus global streams for “What It Is (Block Boy)” last year, she unleashed “Booty Drop,” a New Jersey Club-influenced single, and “Pacer,” a track Stereogum described as “a shouty maximalist anthem” laced with “electronic streaks and overdriven rock guitars.” In September, she continued to build her momentum when she popped out to Los Angeles to open for Beyoncé. That same fall, the self-proclaimed Swamp Princess hit the road with Doja Cat on her Scarlet Tour dates. This all builds on the heels of Doechii’s 2022 EP she / her / black bitch, where she cemented herself as a distinct voice whose versatile talents range from quick-fire bars to seductive singing. 

DOECHII – ALLIGATOR BITES NEVER HEAL THE TOUR

10/11 – Atlanta, GA – The Loft

10/14 – Philadelphia, PA – Foundry at The Fillmore

10/15 – New York, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg

10/16 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall

10/21 – Berlin, Germany – Lido

10/24 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Bitterzoet

10/25 – Paris, France – Alhambra

10/28 – London, UK – Village Underground

11/2 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent

11/3 – West Hollywood, CA – The Roxy

11/12 – Tampa, FL – Crowbar

11/14 – Washington, DC – Union Stage

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The Science Behind Hair Drying: How Modern Hair Dryers Protect Your Hair

Hair dryers have come a long way since their inception, evolving from basic tools that simply blew hot air to sophisticated devices that incorporate advanced technology to protect and enhance hair health. 

Understanding the science behind modern hair dryers can help you choose the right one for your needs and ensure that your hair remains healthy and vibrant. Here’s how today’s hair dryers are designed to safeguard your hair while providing effective styling. Hopefully after reading this article, you’ll be inspired to shop Dyson blow dryer.

The Basics of Hair Dryer Technology

At their core, a blow dryer functions by blowing hot air over wet hair to accelerate the evaporation of water. This process involves a motor-driven fan and a heating element, typically a coiled wire, that heats up due to electrical resistance. The fan blows air over this element, warming it before it exits the dryer to contact the hair. While this basic mechanism remains unchanged, modern hair dryers have incorporated new technologies to improve efficiency and reduce potential damage.

Ionic Technology: Reducing Frizz and Drying Time

One of the most significant advancements in hair dryer technology is the introduction of ionic technology. Ionic hair dryers emit negative ions, which interact with the positive ions in wet hair. This interaction breaks down water molecules, allowing them to evaporate more quickly. By reducing drying time, ionic dryers minimize the hair’s exposure to heat, thereby reducing the risk of damage. Additionally, the negative ions help to seal the hair cuticle, reducing frizz and enhancing shine.

Tourmaline and Ceramic Components: Even Heat Distribution

Tourmaline and ceramic are materials commonly used in modern hair dryers to enhance their performance. Tourmaline emits both negative ions and infrared heat, which penetrates the hair shaft and dries hair from the inside out. This helps to lock in moisture and prevent frizz, making tourmaline dryers particularly beneficial for those with curly or frizzy hair.

Ceramic components, on the other hand, ensure even heat distribution, preventing hot spots that can cause damage. By providing consistent heat, ceramic dryers allow for more controlled styling and reduce the risk of overheating specific areas of the hair.

Infrared Technology: Gentle and Efficient Drying

Infrared technology is another feature found in some high-end hair dryers. Infrared dryers use longer wavelengths of energy to penetrate the hair shaft, drying it gently and efficiently. This method reduces the surface temperature of the hair, minimizing heat damage while still achieving effective drying. Infrared technology is particularly beneficial for individuals with fine or damaged hair, as it provides a gentler drying experience.

Adjustable Heat and Speed Settings: Customizing Your Experience

Modern hair dryers often come with multiple heat and speed settings, allowing users to customize their drying experience based on their hair type and styling needs. Lower heat settings are ideal for fine or damaged hair, while higher settings can be used for thicker hair. Speed settings control the airflow, enabling precise styling. The inclusion of a cool shot button, which blasts cool air, helps to set styles and seal the hair cuticle, adding shine and reducing frizz.

Protecting Hair Health with Smart Features

Some of the latest hair dryers are equipped with smart features that further protect hair health. These include sensors that adjust the heat output based on the moisture level in the hair, ensuring optimal drying without excessive heat exposure. Other models offer automatic shut-off features to prevent overheating, enhancing safety and protecting both the user and the device.

Choosing the Right Hair Dryer for Healthy Hair

When selecting a hair dryer, consider the technologies and features that will best support your hair’s health and hair styling products. Ionic, tourmaline, and ceramic technologies are excellent choices for reducing frizz and enhancing shine, while infrared technology offers a gentle drying experience. Adjustable settings allow for personalized use, ensuring that your hair receives the care it deserves.

By understanding the science behind modern hair dryers, you can make an informed decision that not only meets your styling preferences but also prioritizes the health and vitality of your hair. With the right hair dryer, you can achieve salon-quality results at home while keeping your hair strong and healthy.

VERSACE – GRECA LOGO DIVER WATCH

Versace introduces the Greca Logo Diver Watch. This sporty timepiece perfectly embodies geometric sophistication and masculine style, making it a standout addition to the season’s lineup.

The Greca Logo Diver features a distinctive round-shaped case that contrasts elegantly with its rectangular bracelet links. The top ring, adorned with signature screws and the iconic Greca motif, ensures immediate brand recognition. Adding to its luxurious appeal, the dial showcases the Versace logo at 6 o’clock and the emblematic Medusa head at 12 o’clock. The diver screw crown, positioned at 2 o’clock, is highlighted by a bold red detail that is also reflected on the dial, enhancing the watch’s sport-luxury image.

This powerful watch is a stunning statement piece that truly speaks for itself. The Greca Logo Diver Watch is more than just a timepiece; it is a statement of refined athleticism and sophisticated design, perfect for those who appreciate sport and luxury.

Versace’s Greca Logo Diver is available at Versace.comNeimanmarcus.comNordstrom.com.

Versace’s Greca Logo Diver via 360 MAGAZINE.
Versace’s Greca Logo Diver via 360 MAGAZINE.

LATTO MAKES HISTORY

ATL-based Grammy nominated Queen of the Souf rapper Latto makes history as the first solo female rapper from Atlanta to ever have a #1 on Billboard’s Top Rap Albums chart, debut or otherwise, with her critically acclaimed third studio album Sugar Honey Iced Tea via RCA Records. The album also earns Big Mama a top 15 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, her highest debut to-date at #15. Overall, she is only the second female rapper in 2024 to have a #1 Rap Album debut and Top 15 Billboard 200 debut.

Most recently, Latto announced her first North American Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour, with special guests Mariah The Scientist and Karrahbooo, will be kicking off October 25th in Tampa, FL and will come to major cities including New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Los Angeles and more – click here to purchase tickets. Full routing can be found below.

Sugar Honey Iced Tea is centered around Latto’s Georgia Southern roots and displays her signature raw, witty lyricism over magnetic beats. The 21-track album features A-List Southern artists including Megan Thee Stallion, Ciara, Coco Jones, Young NudyFlo MilliTeezo Touchdown and more. This release follows Latto’s major Billboard July cover print issue and the release of the singles “Big Mama,” “Sunday Service,” “Put It On Da Floor” and latter two track’s respective remixes.

Keep Up With Latto: 

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LAMBORGHINI + ROGER DUBUIS

Lamborghini’s new collaboration with the luxury Italian audio brand Sonus faber, delivering an exclusive in-car sound system demonstration for the Revuelto featuring Italian artistry and high-quality craftsmanship.

Lamborghini Squadra Corse showcased three motorsports models, including the SC63, the first Lamborghini hybrid racecar prototype that debuted earlier this year in both FIA World Endurance Championship and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The SC63 was accompanied by the Huracán GT3 EVO2, designed and developed by Lamborghini Squadra Corse based on the Huracán STO, and the Huracán Super Trofeo EVO2, the most high-performance version ever designed to race in the one-make series. Additionally, Roger Dubuis, which is closely aligned with the world of racing, presented their latest super charged timepiece, the Excalibur Spider Flyback Chronograph. Inspired by supercar engineering, the timepiece races at full speed toward the future of Hyper Horology and a tribute to Roger Dubuis long-lasting partnership with Lamborghini Squadra Corse. For the occasion, Roger Dubuis has adorned the new 45mm timepiece in the same Verde Mantis shade that’s on the SC63 racecar.

Each year, the Pebble Beach Concours draws together thousands of the world’s automotive enthusiasts and experts who value the tradition of elegance in automobiles. On the 35th anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concept Lawn, which showcases the most anticipated concepts and dreams of tomorrow, the Lamborghini Temerario stood out to the crowd with its technical and stylistic innovation. The finest collector cars also gather on the 18th fairway of the renowned Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete to be named Best in Show. Both Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini, along with Design Director Mitja Borkert, returned again this year as Honorary Judges to serve in Sunday’s ceremonies.

Lamborghini collaboration at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance via 360 MAGAZINE.
Lamborghini collaboration at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance via 360 MAGAZINE.
Lamborghini collaboration at Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance via 360 MAGAZINE.

RUN DMC Day

RUN DMC commemorates “RUN DMC Day” with NYC Pop-Up at Billionaire Boys Club in Collaboration with Terri Projects

RUN DMC, one of the most influential acts in the history of Hip Hop, commemorates the officially proclaimed ‘RUN DMC Day’ on Friday, August 9th with a pop-up experience in New York City. The activation will be located at the Billionaire Boys Club flagship in partnership with streetwear brand, Terri Projects, giving fans access to 150 limited-edition tees in addition to Darryl “DMC” McDaniels’ official DMC Cookies. Doors will open be open August 9th at 7 Mercer Street. 

The pop-up will be open to the public on August 9th from 12 pm – 7 pm with music from the founder of Terri Projects and Kid Laroi’s DJ, TJ Mizell, alongside Internationally-renowned DJ, TGUT. The one-day experience is being produced in partnership with Bravado, Universal Music Group’s industry-leading merchandise and brand management company, adidas Originals and GENEIUS, an NYC-based experiential marketing agency.

RIIZE FAN-CON TOUR

RIIZE FAN-CON TOUR ‘RIIZING DAY’ FINALE IN CINEMAS:

TICKETS ON SALE NOW HERE 

OFFICIAL TRAILER RELEASED HERE

TRAFALGAR RELEASING & CJ 4DPLEX BRING K-POP’S ASCENDING STARS’

GLOBAL LIVE EVENT TO THE BIG SCREEN ON SEPTEMBER 13

WHAT:

RIIZE has unveiled the official trailer for the highly anticipated RIIZE FAN-CON TOUR ‘RIIZING DAY’ FINALE IN CINEMAS (view HERE) as tickets go on sale now at www.riizeincinemas.com.

The live broadcast of RIIZE FAN-CON TOUR ‘RIIZING DAY’ FINALE IN CINEMAS gives fans worldwide the opportunity to witness the electrifying grand finale of RIIZE’s first world tour on the big screen. Following a captivating journey across Seoul, Tokyo, Mexico City, L.A., Hong Kong, Taipei, Manila, Singapore, Bangkok, and Jakarta in 2024, the first day of the FINALE IN SEOUL is now set to ignite cinema screens globally. Cinemagoers will experience the undeniable magic of the RIIZE FAN-CON TOUR ‘RIIZING DAY’ FINALE IN CINEMAS, featuring spectacular performances, including celebrated hits from their debut mini album, RIIZING.

WHO:

RIIZE’s SHOTARO, EUNSEOK, SUNGCHAN, WONBIN, SOHEE, ANTON; directed by KIM KYUNGCHAN; produced by SM Ent.; and distributed by Trafalgar Releasing (globally, except Korea and Japan), CJ 4DPLEX (Korea), and TBC (Japan).

WHEN:            

RIIZE FAN-CON TOUR ‘RIIZING DAY’ FINALE IN CINEMAS will be broadcast live from Seoul, South Korea on Friday, September 13 and tape-delayed in select markets.

The event will screen in the U.S. at 8pm PDT / 7pm CDT / 6pm MDT / 5pm EDT; in the UK at 7pm BST; in Germany, Spain, and selected European territories at 8pm CEST. In Asia, the event is taking place at 6:45 pm KST, which is 4:45pm UTC +7 (Indonesia, Thailand) / 5:45pm UTC +8 (Philippines, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia).

For a full list of showtimes, visit www.riizeincinemas.com

WHERE:          

RIIZE FAN-CON TOUR ‘RIIZING DAY’ FINALE IN CINEMAS is coming to big screens worldwide. For a full list of exhibiting theaters, visit www.riizeincinemas.com

The Model Experience

The World’s 1st and only Fashion Festival featuring Runway Shows and Musical Performances.  

The Model Experience (TME) is set to host another spectacular fashion and music festival in New York on September 13th and 14th at the Armory Arena. A major highlight of this year’s NYFW event is a performance by chart-topping phenom GloRilla, who recently captivated audiences on tour with Megan Thee Stallion and at the BET Awards. GloRilla will take the stage on the first day, alongside YouTube star Armon Warren. The second day will feature a performance by rising star Lola Brooke, with additional surprise guests. As always, TME will showcase a series of fashion shows, red-carpet events, and vendor exhibits, including an exciting new collection by Joe Moses, Cote Ouest. The event promises a rich lineup of over 30 other designers, such as IFlyUniverse, By A Guy, and Street Dream Apparel on day one, followed by Rarebreed Threads, Success & Leisure, and Johnson’s District on day two.

TME’s reputation for high-energy, star-studded fashion weeks continues to grow, with an upcoming event planned for LA Fashion Week, their first fully outdoor festival, in October, headlined by Jeremih. As Covarrubias explains, “Music is the universal language, and music and fashion go hand in hand. We are merging these two expressions even more as we expand our music and fashion festival lineups. When people talk about events like Rolling Loud and Coachella, I want TME to become part of that conversation.”

TME has consistently provided a platform for emerging creatives in fashion and music, blending the two worlds seamlessly. The brand’s previous collaborations, such as their partnership with Def Jam and ADIDAS for the “50 years of hip-hop fashion” showcase, and shows featuring Coi Leray, Saucy Santana, BIA and more, have solidified TME’s role in these industries. Covarrubias’s vision of integrating music with fashion ensures a dynamic experience, with curated soundtracks and performances that elevate the runway shows. TME’s commitment to supporting artists with meaningful messages and strong community ties is evident in their meticulously planned events. 

As they prepare for their latest New York showcase, TME continues to set the standard for innovative and inclusive fashion and music experiences.

CLARENT + MYKE TOWERS

CLARENT RELEASES HIS NEW SINGLE
“SPORT + RMX”
WITH MYKE TOWERS

LISTEN HERE
WATCH VIDEO HERE

Undoubtedly, Clarent is one of the artists setting the streets of Puerto Rico on fire. His new single “SPORT + RMX,” features global superstar Myke Towers. This song is revolutionizing the urban scene and further elevating Clarent’s status as a rising icon.
 
Since his breakthrough in the music scene, Clarent has captivated his followers with an innovative trap style and a unique brand. With just a few songs out, he has achieved what many can only dream of: collaborating with Myke Towers, one of the most influential names in Latin urban music. “SPORT + RMX” is a powerful song with the spirit of a car speeding down the road, reflecting Clarent’s growing recognition in the urban scene.
 
This new release is not merely proof of Clarent’s talent but also a celebration of his rapid ascent. Currently, Clarent has three tracks in the Top 25 of San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Apple Music, including two songs in the Top 10: “La de Bassy” and “Traqueto,” featuring iZaak. His previous single “Casamigos” showcased his talent, reaching the #1 position in PR. His ability to connect with the public and the authenticity in each of his songs position him as an undeniable force in urban music.
 
SPORT + RMX” takes Clarent’s energy and talent to new heights. Accompanied by the Young King, Myke Towers, this single showcases Clarent’s power and determination to leave an indelible mark on the music industry.