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.
From the courts to the terminal, Nike's Elite Varsity Backpack has you covered. A large main compartment fits a full-size basketball, while a separate bottom pocket keeps shoes and gear isolated. An exterior front pocket provides quick access to smaller essentials, and a trolley sleeve allows it to attach easily to luggage for away games. Designed for daily use, the backpack also includes an internal laptop sleeve that fits up to 16 inches and a plush-lined top pocket for valuables. Air Max shoulder straps add comfort, rounding out a durable build made from 100% polyester
reMarkable focuses its Paper Pro Bundle around distraction-free note taking and workflow integration. Designed with a paper-like writing surface, the tablet combines handwritten note taking with digital organization through support for Google and Microsoft workspaces. Handwritten notes can be converted into typed text and shared across platforms including email, Slack, and Miro for easy office communication between teams. The bundle includes the lightweight Marker, featuring a textured finish and integrated eraser designed to replicate the feel of writing on paper, alongside the Sleeve Folio, a suede-covered protective case built for daily transport between meetings, offices, and travel.
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.
Streamlining nutrition down to a single scoop, the Factor Meal Shake is built for efficiency without sacrificing substance. Each serving delivers 30 grams of whey protein, 7 grams of fiber, and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, creating a balanced, meal-level profile that supports energy, satiety, and muscle maintenance. Designed to mix in under a minute, it fits into busy routines as easily as a morning coffee, while a clean formula free of artificial flavors and seed oils keeps things straightforward. The result is a no-frills, high-function shake that replaces complexity with consistency, turning daily nutrition into something you can actually keep up with.
Nike revisits its court heritage with the Tennis Classic RPM, reworking the country club staple through the lens of 1970s tennis culture and modern streetwear. The silhouette retains its low-profile shape while introducing textured uppers inspired by vintage watchbands and luxury accessories, giving the shoe a more layered look across the toe box and side panels. Gold detailing sharpens the contrast against the black full-grain leather construction. Underneath, layered cushioning and a foam midsole provide a responsive ride, while a stitched rubber cupsole and herringbone outsole maintain the traction and durability expected from a court shoe. Equally suited for early mornings at the tennis courts of Santa Monica and late nights through Chicago's streets, balancing classic sport design with an elevated but casual presence.
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.
