Friday Notes for December 20th, 2024

The December 20th, 2024 edition of Uristocrat Notes

Friday Notes for December 20th, 2024

This is an edition of Uristocrat Notes, a newsletter that explores what we are reading as it relates to cultural stories of the day.

Culture

Brooklyn’s Finest

Brooklyn’s Finest
A conversation with Brooklyn Museum director Anne Pasternak and Uovo prize founder Steven Guttman about bestowing this year’s award on Melissa Joseph, the fast-rising textile designer and painter.

How Judith Jamison Shaped Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre

How Judith Jamison Shaped Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre
Also: A private-school meltdown in “Eureka Day,” jam rock comes to town, Richard Brody reviews “Babygirl” and “A Complete Unknown,” and more.

Sneakers

Nike LeBron 22 “Limelight”

Nike LeBron 22 “Limelight”
The next LeBron James’ iconic signature shoe is here with a mismatch aspect. Learn more about the Nike LeBron 22 on Nice Kicks.

Nike Sabrina 2 “Lily”

Nike Sabrina 2 “Lily”
Nike Sabrina 2 “Lily” is a pop of color that matches her play style. Head to Nice Kicks for more info.

Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan 1 Low “Oatmeal”

Rui Hachimura x Air Jordan 1 Low “Oatmeal”
Tapping into Rui Hachimura’s Japanese heritage, the Air Jordan 1 Low OG gets adorned with cranes and cherry blossoms. Learn more on Nice Kicks.

Sports

The NBA’s Long December

The NBA’s Long December
With aging and often injured stars—and competition from an ever-expanding NFL schedule—the NBA is struggling to find an early-season audience. Will Christmas deliver for the league this year?

Netflix Scores FIFA Women’s World Cup Exclusive U.S. Rights for 2027 and 2031

Netflix Scores FIFA Women’s World Cup Exclusive U.S. Rights for 2027 and 2031
Netflix’s next shot on goal in live sports: the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Technology

Instagram teases AI tools for editing appearances, backgrounds in videos using prompts

Instagram teases AI tools for editing appearances, backgrounds in videos using prompts | TechCrunch
Instagram head Adam Mosseri has teased an upcoming generative AI feature that will let users “change nearly any aspect” of their videos.


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