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Geek Out: The Best Cosplay Drip From New York Comic Con 2021 [Photos]

HipHopWired Featured Video CLOSE Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz83 If there is any clear sign indicating that we are slowly returning to normal, New York Comic Con coming back is definitely one of them. Fully vaccinated blerds, geeks, and casual comic book/ pop culture enthusiasts converged on the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City to celebrate the return of New York Comic Con. After a year hiatus, the iconic comic book convention that celebrates all things nerdy’s resurrection was a welcomed sight to the convention center that was once turned into a triage center for COVID-19 patients. Related Stories The energy in the building was still the same, but with a slight twist due to COVID-19 precautions to keep the annual event as rona-free as possible. Cosplayers who are ...

Watch Tyson Fury Rage With Steve Aoki In Vegas After Heavyweight Title Knockout of Deontay Wilder

Some people are just built different. Even if you aren’t a sports fan, there’s a good chance you heard about Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder’s fight over the weekend, which is being hailed as one of the most thrilling heavyweight bouts in boxing history. In the final matchup of their historic trilogy, Fury dropped Wilder with a vicious knockout punch to defend his title in Las Vegas. Fury was fired up after the knockout. “Like the great John Wayne said, I’m made of pig, iron and steel, baby!” he said in a post-fight interview. Fury may actually be telling the truth. Immediately after his win, the heavyweight champ joined Steve Aoki to tear up Hakkasan Nightclub despite going 11 grueling rounds with a 6′ 7″, 238lb gladiator. Recommended Art...

You Can Now Look Like a Dollar Store Version of Daft Punk With These Strange “Sunglasses”

If you’ve ever dreamed of looking like Daft Punk but simply haven’t had the money to burn on an ornate LED helmet, now’s your chance. There’s a pair of trendy sunglasses that will set you down the right path.  These peculiar “sunglasses,” which are drawing Daft Punk comparisons on the web, are essentially glorified face shields. They cover your entire face, from eyebrows to chin. The polarized unisex visor, which features anti-fog layering, also keeps comfort in mind with a removable nose pad.  Yes, in theory they offer more protection than your average sunglasses. But you’ll also look like a dollar store version of Daft Punk. ZGHYBD/Designboom Recommended Articles Various sellers on Amazon are offering these ergonomic face...

Amnesia Ibiza Enters the Metaverse: 4 Reasons You Can’t Miss Decentral Games’ “SuperClub” Launch

From the White Isle to the blockchain, one of Ibiza’s most iconic clubbing destinations is evolving. In what has the feel of a watershed moment for the intersection of nightlife and decentralized virtual entertainment, Decentral Games recently struck a groundbreaking partnership with Amnesia Ibiza to reproduce and crystallize the club in the metaverse. The landmark deal will come to fruition on Saturday, October, 9th in their “SuperClub” launch event. Amnesia Ibiza. Amnesia Ibiza Decentral Games is a virtual casino platform that offers unique shared experiences via crypto-powered sessions of blackjack, poker, and other popular games. But instead of the subterfuge you’d typically encounter in Vegas, players are able to find solace in Decentraland,...

Nicki Minaj Throws 1-Year-Old Son ‘Kung Fu Panda’ Birthday Bash & Lil Wayne Came Bearing Designer Gifts

Diddy’s daughters, XO Records CEO Wassim “Sal” Slaiby and his family, and Minaj and Petty’s loved ones were in attendance at the gathering. Variety reported last month that Minaj was in talks to be managed by Sal — who heads the SALXCO management company that’s home to The Weeknd, Doja Cat and more — which she confirmed during an Instagram Live. While Papa Bear’s birthday was on Sept. 30, it looked like it was Dec. 25 at Minaj’s house after she opened the swarm of designer gifts from Young Money brother Lil Wayne. “@liltunechi I just opened the bags & I’m in shock,” she captioned a video on her Instagram Story. “This is insane. I love you so much. This is A LOT OF STUFF. OMG.” A...

Nick Cannon Plans to Be Celibate After Welcoming Baby No. 7: ‘Enough Frolicking’

“I’m trying to chill out,” he said. “I’m kind of stepping away, getting focused, going within, getting my celibacy on. I have enough children, enough frolicking, I’m good right now.” When the hosts joked that Cannon isn’t really celibate, he responded, “Nah, y’all said I ain’t really. I’m saying I’m going in.” Last month, the actor told TMZ  that he’s open to having more children. When asked if he wants to continue expanding his family, he said, “God willing. If God sees it that way, then that’s what I’m going to keep doing.” Cannon welcomed his eldest children, twins Monroe and Moroccan, with ex-wife Mariah Carey in 2011. He shares 3-year-old son&...

Blake Shelton Wishes His ‘Better Half’ Gwen Stefani a Happy Birthday in Sweet Tribute

Stefani wasn’t just showered with love from Shelton: Friends, family members and fans all reached out to extend their best wishes to the singer on her special day. In response, Stefani thanked everyone who made her feel loved on her birthday. “Thank u for all the years of love and b day wishes today – love u gx ps to all my homies that texted me today thank u!! gx,” she wrote on Instagram with a GIF that featured her various looks throughout the many years of her music career. Stefani recently let her love for Shelton be known on their two duet tracks: 2020’s “Nobody But You” and “Happy Anywhere.” The pair released the tracks via Warner, and they peaked at No. 18 and No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively. See Shelton’s birthday post to...

Tomorrowland’s Newest Demographic: Elementary Schools? Festival Unveils Clothing Line for Kids

Ah, to be young again—remember your early days of raving? We’ve all been there: bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and fueled solely by ambition.  Taking this youthful ethos to heart is Tomorrowland‘s latest clothing collection, designed specifically for the tiniest, most innocent of humans. Baby ravers and babies of ravers—not you, ABGs—are about to be dressed to the nines.  The line consists of three simple t-shirt and hoodie options all printed with either rainbow festival logos or uplifting slogans. “Fashion for the next generation People of Tomorrow, carrying positivity and unity in their early life stages,” one product description reads. To boot, the brand has already released a variety of kid-ready accessories like hats, sunglasses and jewelry.  Recomme...

Study Suggests “Dance, Drums, Sleep Deprivation, and Drugs” Lead to Meaningful Bonds at Concerts and Festivals

Researchers might have figured out why you miss your festival neighbors so much. A new study conducted by the University of Kent called “I Get High With a Little Help From My Friends’ – How Raves Can Invoke Identity Fusion and Lasting Co-operation via Transformative Experiences” claims to explain this phenomenon scientifically. Researchers Martha Newson, Ragini Khurana, Freya Cazorla, and Valerie van Mulukom, focused on the “4Ds” of a concert: “dance, drums, sleep deprivation, and drugs.” They recruited fans of electronic music and active clubbers and asked them to share their concert experiences with them. They then ranked how much each of the “4Ds” applied to each participant in the situation and then asked about how th...

Toolroom and WaterBear Introduce First-Ever Electronic Music and Business BA (Hons) Degree

Next year, WaterBear–The College of Music will become the first college to offer a degree in Electronic Music and Business.  WaterBear College is located in Brighton, England and specializes in musical studies. To offer some electronic music-specific knowledge to students, the college has partnered with Mark Knight‘s venerated Toolroom Records. The program is unique in that it helps students become better producers and then teaches them the ins and outs of the business side of the electronic music industry. The course will be offered with a two-year, online-only option and a three-year, on-campus option. Enrollees will receive feedback from professional A&R representatives, gain opportunities to perform in real shows, and participate in small class sizes in an effo...

Hooks of Zeds Dead Is Hosting an Art Gallery in Downtown Los Angeles

Apparently Zeds Dead‘s art doesn’t just stop at next-level electronic music. Hooks, one-half of the beloved duo and an avid painter, will showcase his work at an upcoming art gallery dubbed “Paintdemic.” Scheduled for this weekend in Downtown LA’s Arts District, the event will feature—you guessed it—a series of artworks that Hooks created while in quarantine during the global lockdown period. A quick look through Hooks’ Instagram is all it takes to see that his talent for painting mirrors his prowess in the studio. Any fan who wants to take home a rare Zeds Dead keepsake should add “Paintdemic” to their weekend plans. Presented by Zeds Dead’s fan-favorite record label Deadbeats, the display will open tomorrow, O...

Taylor Swift Was a Bridesmaid at Lena Dunham’s Wedding

Lena Dunham’s wedding was a fairytale, and Taylor Swift was there to witness the magic as one of her bridesmaids. The Girls TV series creator married British-Peruvian musician Luis Felber in an intimate ceremony at the Union Club in London’s Soho neighborhood. Swift wasn’t the only A-list guest in attendance: Vogue‘s Instagram post from the couple’s magical day showed the “Wildest Dreams” singer sitting with comedian Jerrod Carmichael and 13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman at a table with cakes, with Swift toasting the newlyweds with her pinky up. Both Swift and Dorfman were bridesmaids, who wore silver pleated dresses that fit the ’60s theme of Dunham and Felber’s wedding, according to Vogue. You ...