We all knew Kobe Bryant was going to make it into the Hall — but we never expected it to be such a bittersweet experience. Kobe was inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame on May 15, 2021, with his wife Vanessa Bryant giving a moving speech, flanked by Kobe's hero Michael Jordan onstage. Fellow 2020 inductees Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan also mentioned Kobe in their speeches, and the reveal of Kobe's Hall of Fame exhibit was designed by Vanessa herself.
Dubbed "Mad Max meets Bambi", Jeff Lemire's DC Comic series is a post-apocalyptic fairytale where part human, part animal hybrids live alongside the rest of humanity. Naturally, humans fear and hunt the hybrid leaving some, like a deer-boy named Gus, searching for answers. Executive produced by Susan Downey and Robert Downey Jr., the series will star Christian Convery, Nonso Anozie, and Will Forte, along with narration by James Brolin. Sweet Tooth will be available for streaming on Netflix on June 4, 2021.
The most influential band you've never heard of — with 25 albums and over 50 years together, Sparks may have laid the groundwork for pop music as we know it. Directed by Edgar Wright, The Sparks Brothers enlists artists from Beck to Neil Gaiman to attempt to describe how a group so criminally underrated could be so massively influential. The documentary hits theaters June 18.
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The Hyperice Venom 2 Back brings targeted recovery into a wearable format designed to keep up with the demands of everyday life. Its cordless neoprene wrap combines HyperHeat technology, which heats up six times faster than a traditional heating pad, with three adjustable heat levels and three vibration patterns for a customizable treatment. An adjustable compression strap helps maintain a secure fit, while Bluetooth connectivity lets you control settings through the Hyperice app. With up to three hours of battery life and a lightweight, travel-friendly design, it's a versatile recovery tool for loosening tight muscles after a workout, easing into the day, or unwinding after hours at a desk.
Two words: Zombie Elvis. If that doesn't make you want to watch Army of the Dead, then there really is no help for you. Directed by Zach Snyder, Army of the Dead finds a zombie outbreak hitting Sin City and follows a group of mercenaries as they navigate the aftermath. The full movie is streaming now on Netflix.
Even with the most outlandish sci-fi tech, there's a hard limit to what humans can reach. The Local Group, made up of the Andromeda Galaxy and the Milky Way, is 10 million light-years across and makes up our boundary in the expanding universe. Kurzgesagt explains how the Local Group makes up humanity's fishbowl.
From its origins in the 1920's as a stop-smoking aid to collector cons and an iconic dispenser, Pez has had quite the ride. Learn the history of the candy straight from Pez itself, and take a look at how they're made in this video.
Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson are reunited for the sequel to 2017's The Hitman's Bodyguard. Taking place four years after the original film, the follow-up catches back up with a retired Michael Bryce, who gets pulled away from his vacation to protect assassin Darius Kincaid's con artist wife Sonia, played by Salma Hayek. Also starring Antonio Banderas and Morgan Freeman, The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard is slated for release on June 16, 2021.
London Sock Co.'s Retro Stripe Collection draws from vintage athletic wear, bringing the timeless appeal of retro varsity-inspired stripes into everyday rotation. Knitted from a soft organic cotton blend with a comfortable ribbed construction, the mid-calf socks strike the balance between nostalgic sport styling and modern versatility. Their understated design pairs just as naturally with broken-in denim and suede sneakers as it does with loafers, chinos, or weekend shorts. Produced using carbon-free manufacturing and hand-finished for a refined feel, the Retro Stripe Collection is the finishing touch to a great outfit.
RTA's latest men's collection doubles down on the Los Angeles label's mix of bold design, premium materials, and rebellious streetwear attitude. The new arrivals span denim, outerwear, tees, knits, shorts, and accessories, with standout pieces like the brand's signature denim and statement jackets bringing a sharper edge to everyday dressing. Relaxed silhouettes and distinctive details keep the lineup unmistakably RTA, while versatile layers make the collection easy to work into an existing wardrobe. It's a fresh selection for those who prefer their staples with a little more attitude.
The Purge is coming to its logical end — by never ending. The Blumhouse franchise's latest entry is The Forever Purge, which finds Adela and her husband Juan working on a ranch owned by the wealthy Tucker family in Texas. On the morning after The Purge, a group of masked raiders attacks the ranch, forcing the two families to join forces and fight their way to Mexico. The Forever Purge hits theaters July 2.
Moony rescued Anna as a child and raised her the only way he knew how — as an elite contract killer. When Anna finds Moony dead, she sets out for revenge, no matter how far she has to go. Starring Maggie Q, Samuel L. Jackson, and Michael Keaton, The Protege hits theaters August 20.
