Big Bird and the crew have left Sesame Street to get behind the NPR tiny desk. Starting with their iconic theme song, the muppets perform a joyful medley of some of their most beloved anthems. The concert was to honor of the show's 50th anniversary, celebrating 5 decades of teaching kids everything from letters and numbers to kindness and friendship.
Taking the country music star story and turning it completely on its head, Wild Rose tells the story of Rose-Lynn, a single mother from Glasgow, Scotland, who dreams of making it to the stage in Nashville. Rose-Lynn is just out of a stint in prison, wears an ankle monitor, has a curfew, a smothering mother, and will do just about anything to get out. Starring Jessie Buckley, Wild Rose is playing now in select theaters.
Vancouver's Said The Whale already has a reputation for creative music videos, having won Canada's Audience Award at the Prism Prize and British Columbia's Leo Award for "UnAmerican". The followup video for "Record Shop" is just as ambitious, using 129 spinning records to create an animated experience.
Bar soap rarely gets an upgrade, but the Duke Cannon Soap Puck rethinks the format with a compact, palm-sized design built for grip, portability, and longevity. Triple-milled for a denser, longer-lasting bar, it delivers a rich lather while holding up better than typical soaps, making it just as suited for daily showers as it is for gym bags and travel kits. Formulated with natural oils and free of phthalates, it cleans without overcomplicating things, while the rounded puck shape feels deliberate in hand. It's a small shift in form that turns a basic essential into something more considered and durable.
Nike updates the Free Metcon 7 with improved midfoot containment while retaining its signature Nike Free flexibility. Designed for a barefoot-like feel, the shoe uses a lightweight upper that moves easily between dynamic training and explosive lifts. A redesigned lacing system replaces Flywire cables with a webbed structure integrated into an inner sleeve for a more secure fit. Underfoot, a dual-density foam setup delivers a stable heel and softer forefoot, balancing support and flexibility for high-intensity sessions.
After racking up the SXSW Audience Award for Narrative Spotlight and distribution from Roadside Attractions, directors Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz shared a look at their indie The Peanut Butter Falcon. The modern Mark Twain-style adventure follows Zak — a young boy with Down syndrome and dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. Having escaped from his nursing home, the aspiring Macho Man finds friendship and whiskey on the run with a small-time outlaw. Starring Shia LaBeouf, Dakota Johnson, and Zachary Gottsagen, the film will be released on August 9, 2019.
Lil Nas X has released his follow-up to "Old Town Road" and it doesn't disappoint. The Atlanta rapper takes his Billy Ray Cyrus and raises a Kurt Cobain by sampling Nirvana's 1992 single "In Bloom." The accompanying visuals are giving off major Westworld vibes, featuring Lil Nas X and a female companion as futuristic, host-like androids.
Animation, music, Thom Yorke, and Paul Thomas Anderson. There's nothing here that sounds bad, but unfortunately, there's also nothing to glean from the teaser trailer released by Netflix. The only clue is the definition of a one reeler: a short, 10-12 minute animation or comedy popular during the silent film era. We'll have to wait until June 27 to find out.
Peter and Ned are a little overwhelmed when they walk into their school science fair. Their project doesn't look like it's going to cut it — until Peter calls in a favor to put them almost over the top.
Minimalism meets performance in the latest lineup from ADYRO, a collection of sneakers designed to rethink the link between price and perceived quality. Built with a focus on engineering over branding, each pair delivers a clean, understated look with the comfort of performance footwear, weighing in at just 9.6 ounces per shoe without sacrificing structure. A patent-pending Y-Lock-Fit system lets you dial in the fit once and slip them on effortlessly, keeping the silhouette streamlined by concealing the laces. Underfoot, a flexible FULLFORM outsole pairs with an Air-O-Sole cork and TPU insole to provide breathable, all-day comfort. The result is a quiet shift toward practical luxury, where the value is in how the shoe performs, not how loudly it announces itself.
Born from a waffle iron experiment by Bill Bowerman, Nike's Waffle Racer returns with updated materials and a modern build. Originally released as the "Moon Shoe," the silhouette keeps its low-profile, track-inspired design while swapping in knit and suede uppers across new 2026 colorways. A foam midsole adds everyday comfort, while the signature waffle outsole delivers the same traction that defined the original. The result is a retro runner that balances heritage design with easy wearability.
A close friend of Freddie Mercury, Dave Clark recorded Mercury singing the track "Time" from Clark's sci-fi musical of the same name. The song ended up with 96 tracks, 48 of which were backing vocals. Clark decided to go through his archives to strip the track down to just one voice — Freddie Mercury's — and release it to the world.
From artists to TV shows, movies, and even a college classroom, Toy Story is packed full of references. Vanity Fair compiled this exhausting list, naming every one they could find in the film, along with a few you might not have noticed.