TAEYANG has unveiled his latest solo album, QUINTESSENCE, a project he considers his most expansive and creative yet. The album, released through THEBLACKLABEL, features the lead single “LIVE FAST DIE SLOW” and follows BIGBANG’s final performance at Coachella, marking a new artistic direction for the K-pop veteran.
Gucci is likely to become a major sponsor in Formula 1, potentially partnering with the Alpine racing team as soon as 2027. Reports suggest Gucci could become the team’s title sponsor or have its logo prominently displayed on the cars. With Formula 1’s growing global audience, the sport is becoming increasingly appealing to luxury brands like Gucci, offering a chance to reach millions of viewers each race weekend.
The Nike SB team is gearing up to end the year with some exciting new releases for skateboarders. While they’ve been busy with summer drops and collaborations with skate shops, previews of their Holiday 2026 collection are starting to appear. One of the most eye-catching upcoming shoes is a revamped version of the classic Dunk Low. Officially called the “Black Spruce,” but quickly nicknamed “Green Patent” by sneaker fans, this shiny new version adds a touch of luxury to the popular skate shoe.
LG recently launched the UltraGear 25G590B, a groundbreaking gaming monitor. It’s the first of its kind to reach a refresh rate of 1000Hz at a full 1920×1080 resolution. Traditionally, very high refresh rates were limited to lower resolutions to ensure smooth performance. This new 24.5-inch monitor is designed for professional esports players who need incredibly fast response times and clear motion to perform their best in competitive tournaments. Achieving this high resolution at such a rapid refresh rate is a major advancement in gaming display technology.
After ten incredibly successful seasons, Pep Guardiola is expected to leave Manchester City this summer. This marks the end of a transformative era for both the club and English football. Despite signing a contract extension that would have kept him with the team until 2027, reports indicate Guardiola has decided to step down sooner. An official announcement is likely to come after City’s last Premier League game against Aston Villa, conveniently before a planned trophy parade on Monday celebrating their League Cup and FA Cup wins.
The giant RX-0 Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba, Tokyo, will be taken down. Bandai announced that the full-size statue, a popular landmark since 2017, will be removed at the end of August 2026 after nearly nine years on display. If you want to see it, you have until the end of summer!
To celebrate Jannik Sinner becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open in nearly 50 years, Converse created a unique, custom Jack Purcell shoe for him. This special shoe isn’t for sale, but Converse announced it’s bringing the classic Jack Purcell silhouette back as a regular item in its lineup.
HBO announced that the new DC drama, LANTERNS, will debut on August 16th. Starring Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, the show’s latest trailer reveals a story much larger in scope than initially suggested. The trailer also confirms the return of Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner (from last year’s Superman) and offers a first glimpse of Laura Linney in a currently mysterious role. It showcases a broader, more expansive visual style than what was seen in previous promotional materials.
Jae Tips, a streetwear designer and the creator of Savior Worldwide, has teamed up with Skullcandy for his first audio project. He’s redesigned their popular Crusher ANC 2 noise-canceling headphones.
After the great success of their first collaboration, NIGO’s HUMAN MADE is teaming up with Pokémon again for a second collection called “Pokémon Made.”