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Beyonce Checks-In With Surprise Release ‘My House’ to Celebrate Release of ‘Renaissance’ Concert Film Set to a cracking trap beat and bold, brassy tones, “My House” (via Parkwood Entertainment/Columbia) is both an early Christmas present and a gift from the superstar U.S. singer to kick-off the opening weekend
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Inspired by the cool sophistication of the late 1950s jazz pioneer, (Miles Davis) poet (Langston Hughes) and writer (Ralph Ellison). Life Of Kings is an American men’s clothing brand founded by Rob Heights (Roberto Hernandez) in Brooklyn, New York. It started as a music blog that became a lifestyle
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Kith presents its Winter 2023 Delivery II collection—elevated styles thoughtfully crafted from a variety of cold-weather fabrications, expressed in seasonal hues. This collection allows for versatile wardrobing and consists of outerwear, tailored shirting, seasonal knitwear, core trousers, and a variety of accessories. Premium fabrics are seen throughout—Italian textured
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Dapper Dan crafted a campaign for GAP that “represents a visual bridge where Harlem and GAP meet.” Shot and directed by Ghanaian American creative photographer Joshua Kissi, the “DAP GAP ” campaign pictures a multigenerational cast of Harlem legends, including Melba Wilson, Felipe Luciano, Giannina Oteto, Starr Williams, Grey Iona, Chaz
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Sam Altman to Join Microsoft Following OpenAI Ouster Sam Altman to Join Microsoft Following OpenAI OusterAfter Altman’s bid to return to the AI company was unsuccessful, Microsoft said that he would lead a new advanced AI research team at the tech giant.The Wall Street JournalBerber Jin, Deepa Seetharaman,
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