Culture

Friday Notes: Sports Roundup, Release Day, Neurolink, Amanda Gorman and more

Neuralink received FDA clearance for its first-in-human brain-computer interface trial on May 25, 2023. Friday's notes also cover Amanda Gorman's new creative work and music from release day.

Sports

Sports Roundup: Reaction to Celtics Heat, Lebron James' Injury, Arsenal & Chelsea News, Davante Adams

The Celtics shot 54% from the floor to outscore Miami 116-99 in Game 4, keeping their season alive. Vinicius Jr. was racially abused at Valencia — Spain's football federation confirmed he won't serve a suspension for the resulting red card.

Fashion

Parra "Mountain Waves" Drop

Dutch artist Piet Parra launches the Mountain Waves collection — a limited run of graphic tees and apparel covered in his instantly recognizable illustrated characters.

Fashion

Bodega x New Balance “The Trail Less Taken”

Bodega's latest New Balance partnership takes the trail as its theme — outdoor-influenced silhouettes that speak to both the wilderness and the sidewalk.

Music

Release Day: Lil Durk, Kodak Black, Nonso Amadi, Choplife Soundsystem & Mr. Eazi, Jay Worthy & Roc Marciano, Diddy featuring City Girls and Fabolous, Asake, Adekunle Gold

Asake, Adekunle Gold, Lil Durk, and Diddy ft. City Girls all drop on the same Friday — plus Nonso Amadi, Jay Worthy x Roc Marciano, and Choplife Soundsystem x Mr. Eazi.

Culture

Thursday Notes: Black Cuisine, Tina Turner, Bill Lee

Rock 'n' roll legend Tina Turner died on May 24, 2023, at age 83 in Küsnacht, Switzerland. Thursday's notes reflect on her legacy, with tributes from musicians and collaborators worldwide.

Culture

Wednesday Notes: AI x Jobs, Sports roundup, Joe Holder on Silence, Netflix password sharing crackdown

Netflix launched its password-sharing crackdown in the U.S. on May 23, 2023, potentially locking out millions of account borrowers. Also: AI's growing impact on employment and Joe Holder on intentional silence.

Sports

Sports Roundup: Celtics Avoid Sweep, Vinicius, Roger Goodell extension, Possible changes coming to NFL Commissioner role, NIL Regulator

In Game 4, the Celtics outshot Miami 116-99 to stave off elimination and force a Game 5. Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. escaped suspension despite a red card at Valencia, where he had been racially abused by fans.

Fashion

Kith Classics for adidas Originals Summer 2023

Three adidas classics — the Samba, Superstar, and Campus 80s — return through Kith's lens: premium leather uppers, suede razor stripes with Kith Classic gold-foil lettering, and a Mango colorway.

Fashion

Joe Freshgoods x No Free Coffee Online Drop

Chicago designer Joe Freshgoods and coffee collective No Free Coffee debut 'Joe Knows Coffee' — a heavyweight hoodie and graphic tee celebrating the convergence of streetwear and coffee culture.

Culture

Tuesday Notes: Lakers Swept, Carmelo Retires, MTA price hikes, Color Purple Trailer, Influencer Barbers

Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from the NBA after 19 seasons, closing a career marked by scoring records and Olympic gold. The Nuggets completed a sweep of the Lakers the same day.

Sports

Sports Roundup: Carmelo Anthony, Denver Nuggets to the Finals, Steve Nash, Bucks potential coaches, Tom Brady

The Denver Nuggets swept the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 to reach their first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history. Moments later, Carmelo Anthony announced his retirement from professional basketball.