Sometimes it takes a while to find the words. Bob Dylan always finds the words. A year after receiving the Nobel Prize for literature, the American legend finally found the words to articulate what winning the Nobel meant to him — and it's poetry as only Bob Dylan could do it.
Japan has an aging problem. With an average age of 46, the population is not only among the oldest in the world, but it's also declining. This means Japan has a massive shortage of unskilled labor — and vending machines have stepped in to fill the gap.
This might be the biggest collaboration in music — 150 songs from 100 artists, all masterfully edited together to make one track following the last 40 years of hip hop. It isn't strictly chronological, but every song and beat intersect, with one rhyme seamlessly flowing into the next.
Long before many of today's fastest-growing brands became household names, they were building the foundation for scale. For more than two decades, Cuker has helped companies like Vuori, Hydrafacial, OluKai, Nike, Vans, Rip Curl, and Red Bull turn early momentum into sustained growth through an integrated approach to marketing, digital commerce, and brand strategy. Rather than relying on a single campaign or channel, the agency aligns performance marketing, influencer partnerships, retail expansion, and digital infrastructure into systems designed to grow alongside the business. The result is a playbook built for long-term success, proving that the brands that break through are often the ones that invest in the right foundation well before the spotlight arrives.
The CURREX RUNPRO proves that one of the most effective running upgrades isn't a new pair of shoes. It is what goes inside them. Developed by German sports scientists and backed by biomechanical research, the performance insole is engineered to improve comfort, stability, and efficiency with every stride. Flexible arch support, a deep decoupled heel cup, and shock-absorbing rebound cushioning work together to reduce fatigue while promoting better power transfer and a more secure fit across a wide range of running shoes. As the top aftermarket insole in U.S. specialty run stores and a leader in Europe, the RUNPRO offers a science-driven way to get more out of every mile.
The morning after a massive thunderstorm, a thick, unnatural mist settles over the town of Bridgton, Maine. Hidden within the mist are creatures, unlike anything ever seen on Earth. Cut off from the outside world, the townsfolk struggle to keep from breaking down, making themselves an enemy as lethal as the things in the mist outside. Based on a novella by Stephen King, The Mist premieres on Spike TV June 22, 2017.
It isn't exactly Litchfield Penitentiary, but it's pretty close. Piper Snackman has a mission when she comes to Litchfield Academy: Getting the students to snack a little healthier. Sesame Street puts their own slightly softer take on Netflix's hit series in this parody of Orange is the New Black.
With sci-fi films like District 9 and Chappie on his resume, Neill Blomkamp is more than qualified to deliver a worthy alien film. But instead of just one feature, the director is releasing a series of short films entitled Oats Studios. The project is highlighted in this full-length trailer revealing a dystopian Paris, alien creatures, and genre alums Dakota Fanning and Sigourney Weaver. Volume 1 will be available for streaming on YouTube and Steam.
The bugs are back — and they're everywhere. The all-new computer animated sequel to 1997's Starship Troopers has Rico battling the arachnids again, this time on Mars. Casper Van Dien and Dina Meyer voice Johnny Rico and Dizzy Flores in Starship Troopers: Traitor of Mars, screening one night only in select theaters August 21, 2017.
Warby Parker's Summer 2026 Collection embraces the season's spirit of exploration with sunglasses that balance vintage influences and contemporary attitude. The lineup reinterprets classic silhouettes with confident proportions and fresh details, giving familiar shapes a distinctly modern edge. Warm, sun-ready colorways add another layer of personality, lending even the most contemporary frames a timeless, well-traveled feel. Designed to earn their place in long afternoons, beach weekends, and summer road trips alike, the collection proves that great sunglasses do more than block the sun. They set the tone for the season itself.
Running has become more than training for the next finish line. It's sunrise run clubs, destination marathons, and post-run coffee stops that turn a workout into a community. From early coffee meetups in Austin to race weekends across the country, Nike's Ava X is built for the lifestyle surrounding every mile. A lightweight textile upper with synthetic leather accents delivers breathable comfort in a sleek, packable silhouette, while a Cushlon 3.0 midsole provides soft, responsive cushioning for everything from recovery walks to morning shakeout runs. A supportive fit and durable outsole with textured grip round out a sneaker designed to move effortlessly between the run, the café, and wherever the rest of the day leads.
Tom Cruise is in the cockpit again but it's not for the Top Gun sequel. Based on the life of Barry Seal, the film follows the TWA pilot turned drugs smuggler turned DEA informant as he carried cocaine for Pablo Escobar and the Medellin cartel during the 80s. From The Bourne Identity director Doug Liman, American Made is slated for release September 29, 2017.
It takes a lot of fast cars, high-speed accidents, and over-the-top stunts to take back a town from the criminal cartel running the place. Need for Speed Payback lets you live your Fast and the Furious dream from the comfort of your own couch — without the millions of dollars worth of cars and safety equipment. Payback is out November 10, 2017 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.