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Carl Weathers Talks ‘The Mandalorian’ Ahead of Season Finale
From Rocky to Star Wars, none have done it quite like Carl Weathers. The acclaimed actor has touched on everything from Happy Gilmore to Toy Story while also establishing himself as a renowned director. Wrapping up his fifth decade in the industry this year, he’s shown no sign of slowing down.Playing a prominent role in the third season of The Mandalorian, Weathers has appeared as both High Magistrate Greef Karga and as a director in “Chapter 20: The Foundling” -- his second directing credit with the show. In anticipation of tomorrow’s season finale, Hypebeast sat down with him to talk about everything The Mandalorian -- covering past, present and future.What was it like entering the Star Wars galaxy when you first signed on?It’s tough because you’ve got a lot to live up to. You go into so...
Mrs. Davis Review: A Fascinating Series About Science, Faith, and Exploding Heads
The genre-bending Peacock series stars Betty Gilpin as a nun on a quest to destroy an artificial intelligence. Mrs. Davis Review: A Fascinating Series About Science, Faith, and Exploding Heads Liz Shannon Miller
The Best Rising Artists of Spring 2023
The flowers are in full bloom this season and an impressive variety of rising artists have entered the Hypebeast radar. The Spring 2023 selection features exciting names blurring the lines of R&B, hip-hop, rap, rock, K-pop and more, allowing fans to rest their worries about what the immediate future of music may sound like.Baby RoseFor fans of: Ari Lennox, Mereba, Lucky DayeThanks to her surprisingly deep voice and evocative old school sound, Baby Rose has quickly ascended to become one of R&B’s most exciting emerging talents. While her first album, 2021’s To Myself, saw her sing solo from its beginning to end, her discography has since expanded to count the likes of Smino and Ari Lennox as some of her collaborators. Two years later, fans are anticipating next month’s release of th...
Inside Rockin’ Jelly Bean’s Mysterious Hong Kong Exhibition, ‘耀’
Returning to Hong Kong after four years, Rockin’ Jelly Bean has unveiled his latest solo exhibition, 耀, which translates to “glory” or “beam” in Japanese. This time around, the masked artist’s solo art show is tucked away in BELOWGROUND, an exclusive space within the city’s bustling financial district.Upon arriving at the gallery entrance, visitors will promptly make a stop at a "box office" booth, where access to the exhibition will be granted upon presenting an ID or other proof of age. The process adds to the private and almost taboo mood of the show, alongside the velvet curtains that are used to segregate the exhibition space from the outside world. Once visitors walk through the curtains, they’re then welcomed by a sleek and modern gallery space that juxtaposes the mysterious aura th...
Adonis Sutherlin Reveals the Secret to Good A&R
Music was always the path for Adonis Sutherlin. He may have been, as he describes it, a “sh*tty” rapper and songwriter, but his insight and experiences have turned him from an excitable music addict to a major record label’s 21-year-old intern to an A&R titan.Serving as the SVP of A&R Operations at RCA Records for just a little over two years now, Sutherlin splits the scope of his title in half. Over on the A&R side, he works directly with artists on their creative needs — building from the ground up to discover, develop and nurture the relationship. He can go from guiding them through the creative process of their first cycle in an album production to handling touring, promotion, logistics and even style and branding. “The A&R job is unlike any other,” he says. “Sometimes,...
Rachel Weisz Pulls Double Duty in the Psychosexual Fog of Dead Ringers: Review
The David Cronenberg classic gets an eerie gender-swapped update in the new Prime Video series. Rachel Weisz Pulls Double Duty in the Psychosexual Fog of Dead Ringers: Review Clint Worthington
Montana Banned TikTok and Elon Musk Founded an AI Company in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry saw a development in the ongoing debate of whether to ban TikTok in the U.S. with Montana becoming the first state to pass legislation that bars residents from accessing the app. Elsewhere in apps, Twitter expanded the maximum character limit for tweets to 10,000 characters, but only for Twitter Blue subscribers.As for the latest on Elon Musk, the Twitter CEO has reportedly founded his own AI company, despite his recent criticisms over the rapid advancement of AI.Elon Musk Founded an AI Company, "X.AI Corp."Elon Musk has founded his own AI company, according to reports. The news comes as somewhat of a surprise, given that Musk has criticized the rapid progression of AI and even signed an open letter asking labs to pause their development of new AI. Now it seems...
A New Succession Picks Up the Pieces, and Sets Up the Power Struggles to Come: Recap
After a helluva explosion, the fourth episode of Season 4 is all aftershocks. A New Succession Picks Up the Pieces, and Sets Up the Power Struggles to Come: Recap Liz Shannon Miller
Best New Tracks: Post Malone, SZA x Doja Cat 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 Post Malone and SZA x Doja Cat, who released the tracks "Chemicals" and the remix of "Kill Bill" respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from the supergroup Dinner Party, Black Thought x El Michels Affair, King Krule, Saba x No I.D., Q, Balming Tiger, Shenseea and Adekunle Gold x Zinoleesky.Post Malone - "Chemicals"Post Malone drops off his first solo single of 2023 with "Chemicals," a folk-tinged cut produced by Louis Bell, Andrew Watt and Posty himself. The artist opens up about his vulnerabilities in a relationship he can't seem to let go of, delivering a melodic take.Listen: Spotify | Apple MusicSZA x Doja Cat - "Ki...
In True BLACKPINK Fashion, Their Coachella Performance Was a Sight to Behold
Jisoo, Rosé, Jennie, and Lisa made history as the first Korean act to headline the festival . In True BLACKPINK Fashion, Their Coachella Performance Was a Sight to Behold Paolo Ragusa and Carys Anderson
“A Jazz Club Is Whatever You Want It to Be”: Three Days at the Blue Note With Ezra Collective
“We’re not at the top of the mountain just yet!” Ezra Collective drummer Femi Koleoso shouts to a joyous Saturday night crowd at the Blue Note Jazz Club in New York City. Ezra Collective has just torn through a rousing rendition of “Victory Dance,” a standout track from Where I'm Meant To Be, their recently-released second studio album. “Victory Dance” is a fast-paced, triumphant number that’s infused with a healthy dose of Afro-Caribbean flavor, the type of song that makes listeners want to get down, even when they’re sandwiched between the Blue Note’s densely-packed tables.It’s the third of six consecutive sold-out shows the London-based quintet is playing at the legendary venue over three days, and although everyone from Ray Charles, Dizzy Gillespie, Robert Glasper and Norah Jones have ...
Ari Aster Laments A Life Not Lived In His Kaufman-esque Odyssey Beau Is Afraid: Review
The deepest recesses of parental guilt are at the center of Ari Aster's pitch-black comic odyssey, starring Joaquin Phoenix. Ari Aster Laments A Life Not Lived In His Kaufman-esque Odyssey Beau Is Afraid: Review Clint Worthington
