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Twitter Reacts to LeBron James Becoming NBA All-Time Leading Scorer
LeBron James has made NBA history, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to become the all-time scorer. Fans around the world gathered around television screens to watch James make history at the Crypto.com Arena.James breaks the record in his 20th season in the league. Sharing the moment with him in real time was his family, including sons Bronny and Bryce and his daughter Zhuri, along with his wife and mother. A-listers like Usher, Shannon Sharpe, Floyd Mayweather Jr. and JAY-Z turned up courtside to soak at the moment. With a fadeaway jumper at the free-throw line in the third quarter, James cements his name in the history books with 38,388 points.The Scoring King and the rest of the arena erupted in celebration, pausing the game for Abdul-Jabbar to gift James the game ball. Now that James off...
You Season 4 Review: The Wildest Season Yet, and Hopefully Not the Last
In the Netflix series' return, Joe Goldberg's got a new beard, a new address, and some new problems. You Season 4 Review: The Wildest Season Yet, and Hopefully Not the Last Liz Shannon Miller
Sharper Review: Apple TV+ Scores with Twisty New York Neo-Noir
No one is who they seem in the appropriately sharp drama film coming to Apple TV+. Sharper Review: Apple TV+ Scores with Twisty New York Neo-Noir Mary Siroky
Pen & Paper: Gentle Oriental
Meet Gabrielle Widjaja (a.k.a. Gentle Oriental), a multifaceted creative who has developed a unique style and point of view through their passion for art. Their journey began at a young age when they would spend hours every day copying comic strips and drawing fan art. As they grew older, their fascination with art evolved, leading them to pursue a bachelor's degree in graphic design at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). They describe themselves as a "Queer Chindo making Asian Americana," using their artwork to explore their background as an Asian American growing up in California and now living in New York.Their work is a reflection of their personal experiences and their newly acknowledged queer identity. From illustrations to digital art, and even tapestry, Gabrielle has a divers...
Eight Albums in, The Gorillaz Universe Is Still Expanding
Damon Albarn keeps examining the intersection of technology and art through the prism of a virtual band, and it keeps working. Eight Albums in, The Gorillaz Universe Is Still Expanding Cady Siregar
James Cameron Needs to Drop the Debate Over Jack’s Fate in Titanic
When it comes to teenage girls disagreeing with him about Titanic, the Oscar-winning director won't let go. James Cameron Needs to Drop the Debate Over Jack’s Fate in Titanic Liz Shannon Miller
Behind the Boards with Nova Wav: Producing and Songwriting Duo Talk Getting Inspiration for Beyoncé’s “CUFF IT” From the Strip Club
"Everybody had been trapped in the house from quarantining. We just wanted something big, something bright, something happy." Behind the Boards with Nova Wav: Producing and Songwriting Duo Talk Getting Inspiration for Beyoncé’s “CUFF IT” From the Strip Club Eddie Fu
The Highs, Lows, and Head-Scratching Moments of the 2023 Grammys
For every broken record or risk taken at the ceremony, we got three more examples of the Grammys playing it safe. The Highs, Lows, and Head-Scratching Moments of the 2023 Grammys Mary Siroky
Ericka J. Coulter Wants Artists To Build Organic Ties With Their Fanbase
Ericka J. Coulter wants to be clear: TheBasement Series is not a talent show. There are no judges to audition for, no golden ticket to Hollywood and no chairs that swivel at the press of a button. But if you’re looking for a creative space that promotes genuine energy from honest artistry, TheBasement Series — with its next show scheduled for February 22 — is the place to be.The live performance series began as Coulter’s way to highlight talent in Los Angeles. What started off with a crowd of 75 people six years ago has now turned into events with over 400 attendees and a lineup that was an early advocate of artists like Blxst, Col3trane and JAHMED, staying true to her and the series’ ethos of championing emerging artists. “TheBasement Series is a stage for artists that are making strides ...
5 Things to Know About Samara Joy, Best New Artist Winner at 2023 Grammys
Samara Joy, who might just be the first true Gen Z jazz star, won Best New Artist at the 2023 Grammy Awards. 5 Things to Know About Samara Joy, Best New Artist Winner at 2023 Grammys Joe Eckstein
Samsung Unveiled Its Galaxy S23 Smartphones and Instagram’s Co-Founders Launched an AI-Curated News App in This Week’s Tech Roundup
This week, the tech industry learned that Meta had lost $4.3 billion USD during Q4 2022, which was attributed to the company’s metaverse and VR divisions. While the metaverse has always been imagined as a major investment for the company that wouldn’t necessarily pay off in the immediate future, the net loss came as a surprise to many.Elsewhere in tech, the industry saw the launch of several new pieces of hardware. Samsung unveiled its Galaxy S23 lineup of smartphones, offering three different models. Marshall, meanwhile, rolled out a quad-speaker offering 360-degree spatial audio. And on the app side, Instagram’s co-founders have returned with a new venture called Artifact.Below, HYPEBEAST has rounded up the top tech stories of the week so you can stay up to date on trends in the industry...
Song of the Week: Caroline Polachek Lets the Sun Shine with “Blood and Butter”
Complete with warm acoustic guitars and a bagpipe solo(!), Caroline Polachek's "Blood and Butter" is our Song of the Week. Song of the Week: Caroline Polachek Lets the Sun Shine with “Blood and Butter” Paolo Ragusa and Consequence Staff
