Culture

HBO Releases Trailer for Larry David and Barack Obama's 'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness'

HBO dropped the trailer for 'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,' a seven-episode sketch-comedy series from Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground, premiering June 26 on HBO Max.

Music

New Music: Blxst, Rhye, Joey B, and Everything Else Worth Hearing This Week

Two albums, an EP, a Wale mix, and a run of African singles worth knowing about. The names you know are Blxst and Rhye. The most interesting listen is one you might not: Joey B's Sexy Highlife.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: Knicks Take 3-1 Finals Lead, Nike Air Diamond Turf 2 'Royals', Olivia Rodrigo's Third Album, and Anthropic's $965B IPO Filing — June 12, 2026

The Knicks move within one win of their first title in 53 years with a 3-1 Finals lead, Nike's Air Diamond Turf 2 'Royals' returns at $170, Olivia Rodrigo drops her third album, and Anthropic files to go public at a $965B valuation.

Culture

Bodega Marks Its 20th Anniversary With an Archives Exhibition

Bodega — the Boston streetwear boutique hidden behind a working convenience-store façade since 2006 — marks its 20th anniversary with an Archives exhibition spanning two decades of collaborations, memorabilia, and community.

Culture

Lower East Side Store ESSX Opens an East Hampton Summer Pop-Up

ESSX, the Lower East Side concept store, opened a summer pop-up at 53 The Circle in East Hampton through October 2026 — bringing Maison Margiela, Acne Studios, Our Legacy, and Willy Chavarria to the Hamptons.

Culture

Takashi Murakami's Ohana Hatake Launches Full-Bloom 'Multicolor' Collection II

Takashi Murakami's independent footwear brand Ohana Hatake dropped a second Full-Bloom 'Multicolor' collection on June 10, adding Turquoise/Blue/Green and Black/Blue takes on its flower-motif EVA slip-on.

Culture

JAY-Z and Roc Nation Add Paris and Los Angeles Dates to JAY-Z 30

JAY-Z and Roc Nation are taking the JAY-Z 30 anniversary run global, adding Stade de France in Paris (Sept 10) and SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles (Oct 23) to the 2026 celebration.

Culture

OTB Acquires Final 30% of Viktor&Rolf for Full Ownership

OTB has bought the remaining 30 percent of Viktor&Rolf, giving the Diesel and Maison Margiela owner full control of the couture house founded by Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren in 1993.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: World Cup Opens at Estadio Azteca, Stanley Cup Final Game 5, Converse SHAI 001 'Steel,' and SpaceX's Record IPO — June 11, 2026

The 2026 World Cup kicks off with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Azteca, the Stanley Cup Final returns for Game 5 tied 2-2, SpaceX prices a record $1.75 trillion IPO, and the Converse SHAI 001 'Steel' drops at $150.

Culture

Accenture Song Acquires Creator Agency Whalar From Whalar Group

Accenture Song has agreed to acquire Whalar, the creator and social agency, from Whalar Group — bringing 170-plus staff and co-CEOs Emma Harman and Jo Cronk into the consultancy, while Whalar Group keeps The Lighthouse and its other ventures.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: Willy Chavarria's adidas Mexico Drop, Knicks-Spurs Finals Game 4, Shakira and Burna Boy's World Cup Opener, and the AI IPO Supercycle — June 10, 2026

The Knicks carry a 2-1 lead into NBA Finals Game 4 tonight at the Garden, Willy Chavarria's $200 adidas Mexico boot drops a day before the World Cup, and OpenAI and SpaceX push the AI IPO supercycle forward.

Daily Roundup

The Daily Roundup: Nike SB's 'Flax' Air Force 1, Knicks-Spurs Game 4, Michael Jackson's 'Michael' Goes Digital, and OpenAI's IPO Filing — June 9, 2026

Nike SB's Air Force 1 'Flax' drops at $120, the Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2-1 ahead of Game 4, the 'Michael' biopic goes digital, and OpenAI files for an IPO.