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First Look at the Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Plus in “Yellow”
Following rumors and early renders, we now have a first look at the Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Plus in a new "Yellow" colorway. After introducing the "Alpine Green" and "Green" finishes with the iPhone 13, the sunny color scheme serves as the latest addition to the iPhone 14 lineup. Apple's iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are currently offered in "Midnight," "Blue," "Starlight," "Purple," and "(PRODUCT)RED."The mid-cycle "Yellow" spring color release from the Cupertino-based tech company will be offered in two different sizes and centers around a canary yellow tone. The bright and bold hue is expressed proudly at the glass back and accented by a gold-tone aluminum design frame.The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus stand as the pinnacle of Apple design that marries minimalist aesthetics, functionality, and rugged co...
Where to Stream Every Oscar Best Picture Winner Since Wings
Not every winning film from Oscar's 90-plus year history is available for streaming, but a LOT of them are. Where to Stream Every Oscar Best Picture Winner Since Wings Liz Shannon Miller and Grace Ann Natanawan
For Janelle Gibbs, Publicity Is More Than PR Work
All three of Janelle Gibbs’ phones never stop ringing. Ever. As the new Senior Director of Publicity at 300 Entertainment and 360 Tailored, Inc.’s CEO, it comes as no surprise that there’s always a text message, email or phone call waiting for her response., “The scope of my job is simple: I connect music and people,” she says.The publicity veteran has always put a great emphasis on storytelling, which allows her artists like G Herbo (who she worked with during her almost-five-year stint at Epic Records) and Rick Ross to successfully share their message without sacrificing their individuality. “As an artist, it's not only about what you say but also how you say it, so I bridge the gap by being a voice to the masses to help tell the story,” she explains. Gibbs fondly refers to Herbo’s PTSD ...
How d4vd Went From Making Gaming Montages to Chart-Topping Tracks
If you've scrolled through TikTok or Instagram Reels, you're bound to have listened to one of d4vd's dreamy tunes such as his breakout track "Romantic Homicide" or "Here With Me," which between the two, now have over 780 million cumulative plays on Spotify alone. Named one of Zane Lowe and Amazon Music's artists to watch for 2023, the 17-year-old artist is primed to be one the biggest breakout acts this year as he sets off on his first tour taking him around the world from London and Paris to Toronto and Sydney.d4vd never planned to make music. Growing up wanting to be a pro video game player, he spent much of his free time on Fortnite and would make gaming montages. After facing copyright strikes on his gaming YouTube channel for the background music he used, he decided to make his own tr...
Perry Mason’s Matthew Rhys on How Season 2 of the Period Mystery Is a Reflection of Today
"We've set this show 100 years ago, and yet we are putting a lens on issues that we're still dealing with." Perry Mason’s Matthew Rhys on How Season 2 of the Period Mystery Is a Reflection of Today Liz Shannon Miller
Bring a Trailer Founder Randy Nonnenberg Single-Handedly Made Buying Used Cars Cool
We've all been there, toiling and complaining about selling a used car. The ad-writing, back and forth negotiation, the paperwork; after all of that, finding the right one to buy was just as difficult. Lucky for petrolheads these days, we have Randy Nonnenberg and his mecca for all things mechanical: Bring a Trailer. Since 2007, Bring a Trailer has been the premium location for anyone who has ever looked for the car of their dreams. And what started off as a humble blog sharing local classified ads has turned into THE destination for automotive auctions, with $1.37 billion USD in sales in 2022 alone. The site has close to a million registered users – nearly half of which are also registered bidders – who sift through more than 700 auctions a week. Visitors love the premium feel of the ads,...
The Last of Us Delivers Its Least Appetizing Episode of the Season: Review
Lacking the subtlety of previous installments, "When We Are in Need" chewed into some taboo material. The Last of Us Delivers Its Least Appetizing Episode of the Season: Review Liz Shannon Miller
Meta and Xiaomi Look to the Future of AR Glasses In This Week’s Tech Roundup
It was yet another busy week in the tech universe with new products, announcements and interviews courtesy of the Hypebeast team. Louis Vuitton dropped its luxurious third-generation Horizon Earphones while Xiaomi announced its new AR glasses -- the Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition. That wasn't all for augmented reality wearables as during an internal meeting at Meta, it shared plans for the launch of its first fully-fledged AR glasses for 2027.Elsewhere, we connected with -- Kano Computing co-founder and co-creator of the Stem Player -- Alex Klein to discuss everything from Kano's office to the company's fallout with Ye. Wrapping things up, Elon Musk ran into some trouble with the FDA as they once again failed to give him approval to begin human trialing with his brain-computer interfa...
Selective Outrage Review: Chris Rock Settles Old Scores as Netflix Breaks New Ground
"Will Smith practices selective outrage," Chris Rock said, the culmination of an evening's worth of hints and the final payoff for the biggest gamble in Netflix’s history. Selective Outrage Review: Chris Rock Settles Old Scores as Netflix Breaks New Ground Wren Graves
Best New Tracks: J-Hope x J. Cole, Nicki Minaj 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 J-Hope x J. Cole and Kali Uchis, who released the collaborative single "On The Street" and the album Red Moon in Venus, respectively. Also joining this selection are offerings from 6LACK, Yves Tumor, Arlo Parks, the Dreamville Records artists, Miley Cyrus, Masego and Che Noir with Big Ghost LTD.J-Hope x J. Cole - "on the street"***BTS' J-Hope joins forces with J. Cole for his newest single, "On The Street." The track arrives shortly after it was announced that J-Hope will be the second BTS member to enlist in South Korea's 18-month mandatory military service. “We would like to inform our fans that J-Hope has initiated the military enli...
deem spencer Breaks Down Each Track On His new ‘adultSW!M’ LP
The world of deem spencer is a thoughtful one — nothing is done without a defined purpose. The Queens-based artist is just 27 years old, but his music grapples with complex themes that showcase a wisdom far beyond his years, from musings on unrequited love to familial bonds and trauma and even the fear of death. That's not to say it's all pensive though: spencer has a knack for infusing a light-hearted and atmospheric vibe into his tracks when he's not pondering some of life's biggest questions, showcasing two different facets of his introverted personality.Now, with the release of adultSW!M, his second LP after 2019's Pretty Face and the 2020 mixtape Deems Tape, Spencer is diving even deeper into his themes. “This is the most confident I’ve ever felt in presenting myself to the world," he...
A Conversation With Alex Klein, the Co-Creator of Stem Player
Rethinking how our consumer electronics should look and feel is Kano Computing, a London-based startup led by Alex Klein who cofounded the company in 2013 with the initial goal of providing kids with buildable computer kits that teach basic hardware and programming skills. Fast forward to 2021, Kano was thrust into the limelight when Ye announced that he would be working with the company to release his 10th studio album DONDA on the revolutionary Stem Player device which allows users to control individual stems of each song, such as its vocals, drums, bass, and samples, through touch-sensitive haptic sliders.Less than a year later, Kano was given no choice but to join the likes of GAP and adidas in cutting ties with the Ye, citing his "racial conspiracy theories" as the reason for the term...
