If you thought your beach trip was busy, you haven’t seen anything yet! (Unless you were at the Shakira concert, of course.) That concert, starting at 11 p.m. local time, was predicted to bring around $155 million to the city, according to the Associated Press and Rio City Hall.
A new LEGO Ideas concept aims to honor Pablo Picasso by recreating his Cubist style in brick form. The set, titled “Pablo Picasso Cubism Art: Great Painter Face,” moves beyond typical LEGO building techniques, using precise mathematical principles to capture the fragmented and multi-angled look of his 1953 artwork. It breaks away from the usual grid-like structure of LEGOs to achieve a more artistic and complex design.
During Milan Design Week 2026, Hong Kong-based studio reEDIT, founded by Jacqueline Chak and Genevieve Chew, showcased its work in Europe for the first time. Their installation, “The Upcycled Gambit — Bamboo & Brew Chess Table Set,” was featured in the No Space for Waste exhibition within Isola Design District. The piece transforms the classic Chinese chess table into a meaningful object that reflects Hong Kong culture and daily life. By using recycled bamboo scaffolding and tea waste, the chess set symbolizes renewal and gives these materials a second purpose, connecting each game played to the city’s history and traditions.
Okay, so at Milan Design Week 2026, I saw this really cool installation by Harry Nuriev from Crosby Studios. It was called Transformism: A Silver Chessboard, and it was made in partnership with Clive Christian Perfume. It was totally immersive – you really felt like you were in it.
Saucony teamed up with Estudio Niksen to create a special version of the Trainer 80 sneaker, and photographer William Arcand shot the campaign to promote it.
It’s fantastic that the last episodes of Maul – Shadow Lord‘s first season came out on Star Wars Day (May the Fourth)! Episodes 9 and 10 are particularly amazing and grand in scale, delivering the intense dark side moments Star Wars fans have been waiting for almost thirty years. Plus, the episodes are filled with fun Easter eggs, references, important connections, and significant ties to the larger Star Wars story.
The San Diego Padres are starting a new, financially strong chapter. They’ve reached an agreement to be sold to billionaire José E. Feliciano and his wife, Kwanza Jones, for almost $3.9 billion. This deal breaks the previous record for an MLB team sale – Steve Cohen paid $2.4 billion for the New York Mets in 2020. If approved by at least 75% of MLB owners at their June meeting, this sale will significantly change the business of professional baseball.
The Academy Awards will no longer consider work created by artificial intelligence for Oscars. New rules announced for the upcoming awards ceremony ensure that only performances genuinely delivered by actors, with their permission and proper credit, will be eligible for acting nominations. Similarly, the screenplay must be entirely written by a human, clarifying that AI can be used in filmmaking, but not as the primary creative force behind a story.
The Nike Field General 82 is making a comeback as a lifestyle shoe, and this new version, designed specifically for women, features beautiful, detailed textile work. Instead of the usual leather or synthetic materials, this updated sneaker focuses on handcrafted design, blending classic athletic style with the delicate patterns of lace doilies.
Drake’s NOCTA brand and Nike are releasing a new Cardinal Stock collection in Summer 2026. Unlike previous lines focused on heavier jackets and athletic wear, this collection features lighter, more comfortable clothing while still celebrating the ongoing collaboration between Drake and Nike.