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’99 Rewind Is Coming: Looking Back on Pop Culture’s Game-Changing Year
Introducing our celebration of the best movies, TV, and music from 25 years ago. ’99 Rewind: Looking Back on Pop Culture’s Game-Changing Year Consequence Staff
Best New Tracks: 21 Savage, Kid Cudi, JAY-Z x D’Angelo and More
As the week in music comes to a close, Hypebeast has rounded up the best projects for the latest installment of Best New Tracks.This week’s lineup is led by 21 Savage, Kid Cudi and JAY-Z with D'Angelo, who each released the albums american dream and INSANO, and the track "I Want You Forever," respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from Lil Nas X, Ariana Grande, Kali Uchis, Faye Webster with Lil Yachty, Four Tet, MGMT and Benny The Butcher.21 Savage - american dream21 Savage releases his first solo studio effort in six years, american dream. The 15-track effort serves as the accompanying soundtrack to his debut film of the same name, and features guest appearances from Doja Cat, Metro Boomin, Young Thug, Lil Durk, Travis Scott, Burna Boy, Summer Walker, Brent Faiyaz and Mar...
Pen & Paper: Pol-Edouard Illustrates the Apocalypse in Ultra-Saturated Retro Glory
The end times have become a recurrent theme within the media landscape — from climate angst to socio-political unrest. The notion of the apocalypse (and the beings who live to survive it) is nothing new, of course. In fact, the prophesying of such events has been the topic of discourse going back millennia. "When I think of a post-apocalyptic world, I draw inspiration from antiquity because the mindset of people then is very close to our own,” French artist Pol-Edouard tells Hypeart.Based in Paris, Pol’s dystopian scenes often pit characters like Blade, Terminator and Xena in an a**-kicking showdown for survival. Largely made using marker on paper, there is a quality about his work that lends itself to the originals — namely that glitchy, retro-futuristic vibe that has become so emblematic...
The Beekeeper Director on Why Even Grandmas Like Watching Jason Statham Punch People
David Ayer tells Consequence that "there's something about him that's really iconic and specific." The Beekeeper Director Says Even Grandmas Like It When Jason Statham Punches People Liz Shannon Miller
9 of the Most Intriguing TV Shows Currently in Development
With the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA unions successfully negotiating for fairer contracts, work has slowly resumed for many of Hollywood's ongoing TV projects. In the past year or so, a myriad of shows were confirmed to be in development, with titles ranging from independent productions to sought-after programs — which involved expensive bidding wars between major streamers — or sequels, adaptations, reboots and spin-offs. Although production might have been affected by some delay, these nine TV shows are shaping up to be worth the wait.Christopher RobinEver since A.A. Milner’s Winnie the Pooh entered the public domain, the beloved childhood characters of Hundred Acre Wood have turned into bloodthirsty monsters that seek to exact their revenge. For Boat Rocker Studios and Bay Mi...
Jodie Foster on How Night Country’s “Mystical” Setting “Served the True Detective Model”
Here's how Jodie Foster, co-star Kali Reis, and writer/director Issa López tackled the Arctic-set mystery. Jodie Foster on How Night Country’s “Mystical” Setting “Served the True Detective Model” Liz Shannon Miller
Hypeart Visits: Amy Bravo
Amy Bravo, a Cuban/Italian American artist located in New York City, explores the intersection of culture and family within her artistic endeavors. Represented by Swivel Gallery in Brooklyn and Semiose in Paris, she deeply delves into the concept of family, whether it's a discovered, unconventional family or one tied by blood.Amy’s art mirrors the journey of a Queer Cuban individual navigating the complexities of having few living relatives of Cuban origin, exploring the intricate web of ever-evolving human identities, familial ties, and LGBTQ+ themes. Through her works—unstretched canvas paintings, tactile collages, and sculptures fashioned from family keepsakes and thrifted materials—she grapples with the idea of cherishing a place or people despite disparities, prompting contemplation o...
What Is Tiger Woods’s ‘Next Chapter?’
It’s no longer a rumor, Tiger Woods and Nike are no more. The partnership which spanned 27 years, four contracts, 15 major championships, 82 PGA Tour wins and a lot of red shirts came to an end on Monday morning, January 8. Although the writing appeared to be on the wall for some weeks, that did little to lessen the impact. Nike Golf is synonymous with Tiger Woods, and the end of the relationship has prompted people to reflect on Tiger’s past heroics with a tinge of sadness in their eyes. Further, the fact that the two are no longer together casts doubt on Nike’s future in golf as a whole, with Jason Day already having turned in his Swoosh.But that’s not what we’re here to discuss. As the “Tiger leaving Nike” rumors continued to pick up steam last month, speculation naturally arose as to h...
Echo Director Says ASL “Dictated Our Entire Visual Style”
Here's how Native representation, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Charlie Cox all come together for the Disney+ series. Echo Director Says ASL “Dictated Our Entire Visual Style” Liz Shannon Miller
TikTok Hiked Seller Fees and Celine Collaborated With Master & Dynamic on Headphones in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry was occupied with CES 2024, where Kohler took the opportunity to preview its cutting-edge smart bidet. Elsewhere in the product space, Parisian fashion house Celine teamed up with Master & Dynamic for a luxurious pair of over-the-ear headphones.On the software side, Google is reported to be working on an advanced version of its Bard chatbot, according to developer Dylan Roussel. In the app arena, TikTok hiked seller fees as part of its rumored lofty goal to increase its e-commerce business “tenfold” in 2024.Below, Hypebeast has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry.Kohler's New Bidet Takes Voice Commands From Amazon's Alexa and Google AssistantAt CES 2024, Kohler debuted its latest addition to the b...
Hypeart Visits: Veil Becomes Subject in Karel Funk’s Photorealistic Paintings
Mystery pervades the portraiture of Canadian artist Karel Funk. Based in Winnipeg, each of the subjects within his photorealistic paintings are disinterested in the viewer’s gaze, emblematic of their facial and bodily orientation. Rather, Funk bypasses the human figure by utilizing the fashion portrayed in his artwork as a focal point to probe into the sartorial zeitgeist of the present, and build a bridge with the traditions of portraiture from art history.Technical nylon and polyester replace the ornate cuffs and velvet robes the past. Like a drawing within an empty notebook, Funk’s large-scale paintings are set against a white background and feature the silhouette of elaborate outerwear — from highlighter yellow raincoats, iridescent windbreakers to fluorescent pink puffer jackets. His ...
Everything We Know About Kid Cudi’s ‘INSANO’
It's almost INSANO time. After seeing a push from its initially intended September 2023 release date, Kid Cudi's ninth studio album is slated to land delay-free on its updated January 12 release date – "Promise! NEXT WEEK WE LIVE!!" he assured in a message on X this past Wednesday.Despite the four-month delay, which he settled on after deeming the project wasn't up to par (writing “I have to push INSANO back until January. I want to make sure that everything lines up and I give y’all the best version of myself,”) Cudi has still kept his fans fed lately, raging in many other realms including high fashion and authorship.The dimensional musician dabbled in the comic space, teaming up with Star Trek for the multifaceted "Boldy Be" collaboration during New York Comic Con, and announcing his own...
