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 coast is calling this summer, from the beaches of Santa Monica to the shores of the French Riviera. Collars & Co. reimagines the classic swim trunk with the Riviera Collection, delivering a tailored silhouette designed to move effortlessly between the water and the rest of the day. Cut from a lightweight, quick-drying stretch fabric, each pair replaces the traditional mesh lining with a built-in performance liner for all-day comfort. Equally suited for a morning by the ocean, an afternoon coastal drive, dinner overlooking the marina, or rooftop drinks after sunset, the Riviera Swim Trunk keeps up with every summer lifestyle.
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.
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.
Not every sneaker has to chase the next big innovation. Sometimes the right choice is the one you reach for every morning. Nike's V5 RNR leans into the layered aesthetics of early-2000s running shoes while prioritizing everyday comfort over race-day performance. A breathable mesh upper paired with synthetic leather overlays deliver a technical look, accented by metallic details and a signature 3D Swoosh. Underfoot, a chunky yet lightweight foam midsole and plush collar cushioning keep long days comfortable, while a rubber outsole with Y2K-inspired grooves provides dependable traction. Designed for daily wear while retaining athletic performance, the V5 RNR proves that retro design still belongs in the everyday rotation.
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.
