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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It’s a sunny day in Y2K. You’re strutting onto campus like you’re stepping onto a catwalk. “Try Again” by Aaliyah is bumping in your head. (It wouldn’t be bumping in your ears for another year when the iPod debuted in 2001.) Your two-way buzzes at your hip. You pause to run a finger over your glittery lip-gloss and catch your reflection in the window. Dripping in head-to-toe blue velour, you pull the zipper of your body-hugging track jacket to just the right spot and turn around to admire the Siamese cat emblazoned on the back. Forget Juicy Couture. You’re a Baby Phat girl. It’s hard to describe the chokehold Kimora Lee Simmons’ globally-rocked Baby Phat line had on us in the aughts. Created as an offshoot of her then husband Def Jam founder and all-around mogul Russell Simmons’ Phat Farm line, Baby Phat became a moment-defining crossroads … [Read more...] about Baby Phat Comeback: Iconic Early Aughts Mall Brand Returns With New PUMA Collab

For the first time since an old video of him shopping for crudité went viral, Pennsylvania Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz has spoken out. “I’m at Wegner’s,” Oz says in the video, apparently mixing the names of two separate grocery chains, Wegmans and Redner’s. (Signs in the background of the video clearly indicate he’s at Redner’s). Asked on Newsmax yesterday about his confusion Oz replied, “I was exhausted. When you’re campaigning 18 hours a day…Listen, I’ve gotten my kids’ names wrong, as well. I don’t think that’s a measure of someone’s ability to lead the Commonwealth.” That gaffe alone may have been just a minor political blip, but Oz also used a very effete-sounding word in the video that may Pennsylvanians — and most Americans — may not know. “My wife wants some vegetables for a crudité, right?” Oz says while moving down the aisle and bemoaning the price of the produce he’s collected. “Guys, that’s $20 for a crudité and that doesn’t include the tequila. I … [Read more...] about Dr. Oz Finally Explains Viral “Crudité” Shopping Video Mistakes: “I Was Exhausted”

TIFF announced its Short Cuts section today comprised of 39 live-action narrative, documentary, and animated short films from directors repping 18 countries. Further broken down, the section includes 21 World Premieres and 15 North American Premieres presented in 20 different languages from countries such as Portugal, China, Colombia, Mongolia, Kenya, Ukraine, US, UK, and Canada. “We’re thrilled to be returning with one of our strongest ever selections of short films by directors from all over the world,” says Jason Anderson, International Programmer for Short Cuts. “We’re always amazed by the breadth, depth, and diversity of the talents working in short-form cinema, whether they’re filmmakers who we’ve already had the privilege of presenting at TIFF or emerging storytellers who we can’t wait to introduce to our audiences. And however different these new works may be, what they share is an incredible sense of clarity and economy – these are films that don’t waste a second no … [Read more...] about TIFF Short Cuts Lineup Counts 39 Titles Including The Alfonso Cuaron Produced ‘Le Pupille’

The Bear is roaring back with more original episodes: FX picked up a second season of the half-hour scripted series that streams on Hulu . The Bear follows Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto ( Jeremy Allen White ), a young chef from the fine-dining world who comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop after his brother’s suicide. Carmy must balance the realities of small-business ownership, his strong-willed and recalcitrant kitchen staff and his strained familial relationships, all while grappling with the impact of his brother’s death. Cancellations/Renewals Scorecard: TV Shows Ended Or Continuing In 2021-22 Season The eight-episode first season debuted June 23 and is available on Hulu. “ The Bear has exceeded our wildest creative, critical and commercial expectations,” said Eric Schrier, FX Entertainment President, in a statement. “We deeply appreciate the brilliant work led by creator and co-showrunner Christopher Storer and co-showrunner Joanna Calo. … [Read more...] about ‘The Bear’ Renewed For Season 2 By FX

Netflix has given a verde light to Gentefied , a half-hour bilingual dramedy from Marvin Lemus and Linda Yvette Chávez — the duo behind Gente-fied: The Digital Serie s, which premiered at Sundance 2017 — and Macro. Its executive producers include Superstore star and Ugly Betty alumna America Ferrera and Teri Weinberg via their production company. Netflix is the studio. Described as a badass Spanglish series about family, community, brown love and the displacement that disrupts it all, Gentefied follows three Mexican-American cousins and their struggle to chase the American Dream, even while that same dream threatens the things they hold most dear: their neighborhood, their immigrant grandfather and the family taco shop. Set in a rapidly changing Los Angeles, the series will navigate important themes such as identity, class and balancing insta-fame with translating memes for their parents. And it will settle once and for all how to pronounce Latinx, Netflix … [Read more...] about ‘Gentefied’: Netflix Orders Latinx Dramedy From America Ferrera, Teri Weinberg, Macro & Web Series Duo

Opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Rolling Stone editors or publishers. Evolution is part of the never-ending life cycle. It affects all businesses, from the taxi industry giving way to ride-hailing services to in-store experiences morphing into online shopping. This century has seen the rise of music streaming, along with declining album sales. The entire music business industry has been disrupted, and live concerts are now a sizable part of artists’ revenues. The pandemic thrust us into a time warp that affected many things, including live music, which was hit especially hard, forcing many in the business to reinvent themselves. The concert industry recovered slowly in the second half of 2021. Some acts took a chance on hitting the road and reconnecting with fans — a gutsy move, given widely varying public health restrictions and Covid-19 still prevalent worldwide. Artists were always on the brink of a potential cancellation, … [Read more...] about What Is the Future of Live Music?

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Microsoft’s new Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X consoles are rarely ever in stock, let alone on sale. The same goes for PlayStation 5 consoles , which are almost always sold out unless you know where to look. Lucky for you, the entry-level Xbox Series S bundle is currently down to its lowest price this season at just $249, a $50 discount from its original selling price of $299.99. This Xbox deal is on Adorama and gets you the Xbox Series S console with Fortnite and Rocket League games . If you’ve been on the lookout for a new console, this is your chance to buy an Xbox Series S on sale. Note: This deal is live only for today so act fast! Microsoft Buy: Xbox Series S Bundle at $249.99 The Xbox Series S is the disc-less, entry-level console released by Microsoft in 2020, along with the Xbox Series X. … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: This Xbox Series S Bundle Is Marked Down to Its Lowest Price This Season

EXCLUSIVE: Robert Alexander and his company Hardware Studio have signed with CAA for representation. Alexander is an Emmy Award-winning director and producer who works in documentary and narrative, and leads a number of production teams at the executive level. He is the CEO of Hardware Studio, a full-service company that produces documentary, narrative, and premium photography content. He founded the company alongside Katy Murakami. Alexander is the director of HBO’s The Shop, where he works alongside LeBron James and Maverick Carter. He also directed and produced A Man Named Scott , the Kid Cudi documentary for Amazon. He also has numerous consulting-producer credits, including Jagged, Listening to Kenny G, and Don’t Try to Understand It: A Year in the Life of Earl “DMX” Simmons. … [Read more...] about Robert Alexander & Hardware Studio Sign With CAA

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The Country Music Association has given out 88 awards for Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, and New Artist of the Year since 2000. Of that number, can you guess how many winners have been African American? If you said “two” — Darius Rucker and Jimmie Allen , both in the New Artist category in 2009 and 2021, respectively — you’d be correct. Not exactly the strongest show of diversity for a musical genre that’s been notoriously one-noted with its representation. Allen, a Delaware native who’s written and performed his own music for years, understood the need for a script refresh. The Grammy-nominated artist also knew that if the narrative of little Black boys and girls never seeing country performers who looked like them was ever going to change, he’d have to be a part of the revision. And … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: Country Star Jimmie Allen Talks Cleaning Up Black-Dad Myths With New Dove Campaign

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. There’s no panic quite like the kind that comes from misplacing your passport while you’re traveling. International travel can be stressful as is, especially since the pandemic. But when you have a passport holder, you can travel with more peace of mind. Here’s what you need to know about buying the best passport holder for your next trip. Passport Holder Buying Guide Choosing a passport holder isn’t difficult. However, there are more options out there than many people realize. Everyone recognizes the familiar 6 x 4-inch foldable passport holders, and these are great for meeting basic travel needs. However, some of the best passport holders are designed quite differently. If you travel with your family — and you’re the organizer of the group — you may want a family-sized passport holder that keeps everyone’s passport in one safe place. … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: The Best Passport Holders Make Your Next Flight a Breeze