Culture
Page: 391
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
After headlining Coachella last month, BLACKPINK switched from music to fashion to star in Adidas‘ latest campaign titled “Home of Classics.”
Announced in early May, the campaign features photos of the K-pop girl group decked out in the newest outfits from Adidas’ Originals line. Adidas Korea also posted solo photos of each BLACKPINK member including this stunning shot of Lisa posted on Instagram on Monday (May 22).
In addition to the photo campaign, BLACKPINK stars in an Adidas Korea commercial, which was released on May 9. “Welcome to our home,” says Jennie at the start of the commercial. “A place with no rules,” adds Jisoo.
Explore
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
“Just be yourself and have fun,” says Lisa while Rosé adds, “Be loud! We don’t have neighbors.”
Jennie, Lisa, Rosé and Jisoo can be seen sporting either Adidas Superstar or Forum styles in the campaign, putting an emphasis on how to turn streetwear and athleisure into casual, everyday looks. The classic sneakers have been around for years, but you can get snag the exact style and shade the girl group wears.
We rounded up the remaining styles from the campaign for you to grab. Check below to shop BLACKPINK-approved sneakers and clothes.
For more fashionable content, check out our roundups on Jennie’s Calvin Klein capsule collection, Dua Lipa x Versace and the best Lululemon Everywhere Bag lookalikes.
Shop the BLACKPINK and Adidas ‘Home of Originals’ Campaign
Adidas
Adidas Superstar Shoes
$100
As a timeless design from the apparel brand, it’s no surprise that the Superstar Shoes would earn a spot on half of the girl group’s feet. The style comes with the iconic three striped logo and a leather upper and cushioned footbed that’ll swaddle your feet in all day comfort.
Adidas
Adidas Forum Bold Shoes
$110
Act fast! There are only a few sizes of the Forum Bold sneaker left at Adidas.com. For a larger selection, check out retailers like Nordstrom, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Amazon.
Adidas
Adidas Gazelle Bold Shoes
$120
Add some height to your look with Adidas’ Gazelle Bold Shoes. The stylish sneakers are almost sold out in black-and-white but they’re available in six different colors including shadow red/cloud white, true pink/lucid blue and grey/cloud white.
Adidas
Adidas Forum Low Shoes
$100
It’s exciting to see BLACKPINK donning the Forum Low Shoes as they’re also beloved by Adidas fans. The sneaker, comes with a higher top — unlike the low upper of the classic tennis sneaker. There’s also an adjustable velcro strap across the front to make them extra cozy and secure.
Adidas
Adidas Adicolor Neuclassics Track Pants
$75
From sneakers to threads. These Adidas track pants are serving style and comfort — because, yes, you can have both. They’re made from 70% recycled cotton and have a wide-leg fit to keep your legs cool yet comfy.
Adidas
Adidas Adicolor Classics 3-Stripes Short Wrapping Skirt
$55
Air out your legs this summer and trade your denim shorts for Adidas’ soft wrapping skirt. The front features a snap design for added sleekness so you can wear it on the court or out on the town it’s that versatile.
Adidas
Adidas Adicolor Neuclassics Shorts
$40
The Adicolor Neuclassics Shorts takes a modern approach with athletic apparel infusing it with a bit of street style. One leg features the notable Adidas striped logo while the navy blue material has a subtle shine making it feel chic yet sporty.
The 76th edition of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival took over the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès from May 16 to 27, where some of the most captivating TV shows and films made their international premieres. Beyond the actors, directors, producers and more at the event, a number of musical stars also made appearances […]
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
Need a little action this coming long weekend? Well, as of Tuesday (May 23) you can officially own John Wick: Chapter 4 digitally, which means collectors and fans of the series can finally own the full saga. After dominating the box office, we can return to our seats (or, in this case, couches) and relive the last installment.
Explore
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
This isn’t just the last installment of the Keanu Reeves hitman series; it’s also Rina Sawayama’s feature-film debut. The singer takes on the role of Akira, a concierge at her father’s hotel, and a well-trained killer herself. When Reeves’ character enters the hotel seeking asylum, it’s up to him, his friend Shimazu Koji (played by Hiroyuki Sanada) and Akira (Koji’s daughter) to protect Wick and kill any assassins after him.
How to Stream John Wick: Chapter 4
First-time watchers and viewers who saw the movie more than once can purchase the film on Amazon Prime Video for $19.99. If you prefer to own the Blu-ray/DVD, then you can pre-order it here, but it won’t be released until June 13. Fulfill your John Wick marathon dreams and watch how the series comes to a conclusion by ordering the final chapter below.
Amazon Prime
$14.99/month after 30 days free
In order to watch Reeves and Sawayama in action, you’ll need an Amazon Prime account. Currently, the retailer has a free trial promo for 30 days, so you can test it out before committing. Afterward, you’ll pay $14.99/month (or $139/year). With a Prime membership you’ll be able to customize your viewing experience and add channels to Prime Video like Max, Paramount+, Starz and Showtime. That doesn’t even include the massive library of Prime Originals, including Citadel, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Boys, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Summer I Turned Pretty and many, many more.
Besides video content, you’ll be able to take advantage of access to Prime Music, Prime Gaming (not to mention the Gaming Week deals) and Prime Reading. Plus, as a Prime member you get free same-day, one-day or two-day delivery on millions of items, exclusive deals, groceries, savings on prescriptions and more. Amazon also provides 50% off Prime memberships for qualifying students and EBT/Medicaid recipients.
And, for more product recommendations, check out our roundups of portable phone chargers, the best record players and turntables and TV deals.
Check out the trailer for John Wick: Chapter 4 below.
All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
The power of Taylor Swift! The pop star was spotted wearing black shorts in New York City on Monday, and eagle-eyed Swifties were quick to find her outfit because the shorts are almost sold out on the brand’s website.
Explore
Explore
See latest videos, charts and news
See latest videos, charts and news
Swift, who has been on the road for the Eras World Tour, kept it casual in R13’s Crossover Short ($365) and Gathered Hem Shirt ($450), which she paired with a brown purse and matching sandals.
Taylor Swift is seen in Greenwich Village on May 22, 2023 in New York City.
Gotham/GC Images
The cropped, long-sleeve shirt features a gathered hem and front-button closure and is available in sizes S-L, while the denim shorts are available in four different washes, including the jake black version that Swift wore.
R13
Crossover Short Jake Black
$255.50 $365 30% off% OFF
They’re almost sold out on R13’s website, but fashionable fans can find the crossover short stocked up at retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, FWRD, Farfetch, Nordstrom, Shop Bop, Browns Fashion and even Amazon. Looking for a discount? The asymmetrical shorts are currently on sale for $255.50 at Net-a-Porter (you can find the light blue crossover short on sale at FWRD for $169).
Besides black, R13’s crossover short is also available in lighter denim washes such as tilly, nico white and turner blue; and sizes ranging from 23-32.
And if you don’t have $350 to spend on a pair of shorts, we’ve rounded up some affordable alternatives that are perfectly on trend for summer.
See more below.
PacSun
Princess Polly Eco Xena Asymmetrical High Waisted Shorts
$50
Available at PacSun, these high-waisted shorts look nearly identical to the ones that Swift wore. Unfortunately, they’re almost out of stock, but they’re also available at Princess Polly (in light blue denim), plus there’s a similar design on sale at Urban Outfitters.
Urban Outfitters
BDG Asymmetrical A-Line Cutoff Denim Short
$34.99 $59 41% off% OFF
The cut-off shorts pictured above, which are on sale at Urban Outfitters, are available in sizes ranging from 24-36.
Icone Frayed Hem
$Asymmetrical Short $50
These $50 denim shorts from Canadian retailer Simons feature the same diagonal button in the front, a five-pocket design and frayed trim (available in sizes XS-XL). Other options include Hollister’s Ultra-High Rise Black Denim Dad Short ($29.99) and Algode Criss Cross Short ($161).
Blake Shelton‘s exit from The Voice is imminent, and the country star is looking forward to taking time off once he leaves his spinning red chair for the last time. “I want to finally have the opportunity to say yes to more stuff in my personal life and not say, ‘Let me check,’ or just […]
BLACKPINK‘s Jennie opened up in a new profile on Tuesday (May 23) about making her acting debut on the forthcoming HBO series The Idol. “It’s overwhelming, but I’m grateful and thankful. All of those things at the same time,” the K-pop idol told WWD for their latest cover story. “Especially as it’s the first step […]
Another year, another season of The Voice in the books. The NBC singing competition’s 23rd season will wrap on Tuesday night (May 23), as five contestants compete to be crowned as the winner. The final five in the show are Gina Miles (Team Niall), Grace West and NOIVAS (Team Blake), Sorelle (Team Chance) and D.Smooth […]
Fans, rejoice: You’re going to get to see a lot more than just Megan Thee Stallion and Mariah Carey at this year’s L.A. Pride celebrations. On Thursday (May 18), Christopher Street West Association (the organization that produces L.A. Pride) shared with Billboard the full slate of performers set to take the stage at this year’s […]
If Abel “The Weeknd” Tesfaye and Euphoria creator Sam Levinson aimed to stir the pot with their upcoming HBO series The Idol, consider it mission accomplished. The creative duo made a splash at the Cannes Film Festival this week with their buzzed-about series chronicling the price of pop stardom thanks to what Variety described as the copious amounts of “on-screen nudity, bodily fluids and Hollywood sycophants” in the first two (out of five) episodes that screened at the event typically focused on movies.
At a Cannes press conference on Tuesday (May 23) after the premiere, The Weeknd (who now goes by his birth name) said he and Levinson had a goal of stirring the pot and creating “something special, something fun, to make people laugh, piss some people off.” Star Lily-Rose Depp also defended the long shoot and pushed back on rumors of mayhem on the set, saying, “It’s always a little sad and disheartening to see mean, false things said about someone you care about. It wasn’t reflective of my experience.”
Before anyone got their eyes on the show, Rolling Stone posted an explosive story in March based on 13 unnamed sources who described an allegedly chaotic set drowning in ballooning budgets and endless script re-writes that contributed to a project the magazine described as “torture porn.”
Levinson took on those reports dead-on during the presser, saying, “When my wife read me the article, I looked at her and I said, ‘I think we’re about to have the biggest show of the summer.’” The showrunner readily copped to making a project that is “provocative. It’s not lost on us.” As for the claims in the article, Levinson said, “It felt completely foreign to me. My only slight grievance is they intentionally omitted anything that didn’t fit their narrative. We’ve seen a lot of that recently.”
The show focuses on Rose Depp’s Jocelyn, a pop star dealing with a psychotic break following the death of her mother, who is struggling to get a new album and tour going when she visits a sleazy Hollywood club and meets Tesfaye’s character, Tedros, a cult leader who has lascivious ideas about rebooting the singer’s career.
Borrowing a page from Kanye West’s phrase book, Tesfaye said he wanted to make a “dark, twisted fantasy” about the music industry… to take everything I know about it and heighten it.” As for the reportedly generous amounts of nudity, Levinson said “we live in a very sexualized world… the influence of pornography is strong in the psyche of young people. We see this in pop music.”
Depp appeared to agree, calling her character a “born and bred performer” whose frequent nudity is an important part of Jocelyn’s origin story. That extends to every aspect of her life, not just her professional life,” she said. “The way she dresses is trying to tell you something all the time. The occasional bareness of the character physically mirrors the bareness we get to see emotionally.”
And while the pilot episode reportedly references the white-hot spotlight often shined on young, female music stars such as Britney Spears, Levinson was adamant that Jocelyn was not directly inspired by the troubled real-life pop idol. “We’re not trying to tell a story about any particular pop star,” he said. “We’re looking more at how the world perceives pop stars and the pressure it puts on that individual.”
In a review, The Hollywood Reporter said the series is “more regressive than transgressive,” with a pointed bottom line takeaway that The Idol comes off as an “older, even more stylized version of Euphoria‘s second season,” and simply “tries too hard.” The site also noted, however, that, as is often the case among enthusiastic Cannes audiences, Monday’s premiere elicited a “standard-measure 5-minute standing ovation” and what it described as “polite applause.”
NBCUniversal announced “Salute to Summer,” its new concert special to honor members of the U.S. Army, on Tuesday (May 23) with headliner Nick Jonas. Hosted by Erin Lim Rhodes of E! News’ The Rundown, the event will air on the NBC’s streaming platform Peacock on July 7 from Universal CityWalk — adjacent to Universal Studios […]