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Hypebeast
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Is a Billie Eilish x Air Jordan 4 Coming?
Summary Billie Eilishis not only a musical superstar, she's a style icon. The singer-songwriter has worked closely withNikeover the years to bring her fashionable sensibilities to the masses, most recently producing acustomizable Converse capsule. She worked withJordan Brandbefore this to create her own takes on theAir Jordan 1 KO and Air Jordan 15in 2021 and has again teamed up with the Jumpman team for more co-designed shoes. Two new takes on theAir Jordan 4were spotted on the feet of Eilish during herHit Me Hard and Soft: The Tourshows in London. Both versions of the shoe begin with an all-black look with white Jumpman branding at the heel. The first iteration utilizes a green and black houndstooth pattern underneath the netting and at the heel tab and midsole. As for the second pair, it favors a blue tartan with red linework at the same locations. Rounding out each pair is Eilish's Blohsh figure at the lateral rear in blue with red and white respectively. At the time of writing, neither Billie Eilish nor Jordan Brand have indicated whether or not the duo's two Air Jordan 4 colorways will ever see a retail release. Stay tuned for updates, including a closer look at each design, as we await more information regarding the shoes.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Secrets of NBA legend Michael Jordan's $9.5 million mansion revealed which includes bizarre model of streets of Baghdad
MICHAEL JORDAN'S former "Champions Point" home is open to fans. The six-time NBA winner spent around $50million building his dream nine-bedroom mansion in Chicago. 10 10 10 10 10 It was put up for sale over a decade ago for $29m but it proved tough to sell. Eventually, John Cooper snapped it up for $9.5m last year. The real estate executive is now letting basketball lovers stay in the house via Airbnb. At a cost of $100,000 a week, fans can "live like a legend" in a "private oasis" spread over 7.39 acres. The stunning Highland Park pad boasts nine bedrooms and 17 bathrooms. There is also a putting green, tennis court, basketball court, fishing pond, movie cinema, cigar lounge and aquariums. And if that was not enough, don't forget the private barbershop, circular infinity pool, wine cellar, gym, bar as well as a range of other luxuries. There is even a table in the dining room that is said to be resemble the map of Baghdad, which is the capital city of Iraq. Beyond the gates that have Jordan's iconic number 23 written on them, Cooper has vowed to keep the historic identity of the property. The basketball court, flags on the putting green and thermostat all have the Jumpman logo on them. If you are lucky enough to have $100,000 to spare, you and 11 other guests can stay in the house providing you agree to the rules. You must sign an NDA, not host parties, not bring pets and pay a $25,000 deposit. No guests have stayed in the property but owner Cooper claims there has been interest. Final details are being ironed out ahead of its first Airbnb stay. 10 10 10 10 10
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fans only just finding out how Super Mario got his name and are stunned
The iconic video game character Super Mario has been a household name for decades - but he could have been known as something very different if it wasn't for a landlord Over four decades ago, Nintendo's Super Mario video game took the world by storm, outshining rivals to become the most recognised and widely played game of its era. The Super Mario Bros. game was launched in September 1985, initially captivating Japan before making waves in North America a month later. With around 40 million copies sold through the original Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), it quickly became one of the most beloved video games ever. The game features Mario, a moustachioed plumber sporting a red cap - an image that has become synonymous with Nintendo, regardless of whether you were a gamer back then or not. Mario's character has made appearances in over 200 different video game titles, including Mario Kart and Mario Party. This popularity has propelled Mario-themed games to become the highest-selling video game franchise of all time, reports the Mirror US. But how did Mario get his name? The Nintendo video game designer who conceived Mario drew inspiration from an unlikely namesake, leading to the swift abandonment of his initial moniker, Jumpman. Employees at Nintendo's Washington warehouse started referring to the Jumpman character as Mario, owing to his uncanny resemblance to their landlord - and the new name stuck. The landlord, Mario Segale, unwittingly became the muse for Super Mario, according to the book, Game Over, Press Start to Continue. Had it not been for this unexpected name change and subsequent rebranding, Mario's character might have taken a very different path after the Jumpman title was discarded. An earlier incarnation of the Mario character was actually crafted for Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, where he took on the role of a carpenter trying to save a damsel from a colossal ape. It wasn't until four years later that Mario swapped his tool belt for a plunger, becoming a plumber to better fit the game's underworld of pipes and sewers. Initially dubbed Jumpman, the character made his mark by vaulting over hurdles in the hit game Donkey Kong. However, Nintendo's American bosses were keen on a catchier moniker, and when Shigeru Miyamoto, the mastermind behind the original video game, caught wind of the suggestion to rename him Mario, he was all for it. In a 2015 interview with National Public Radio, Miyamoto reminisced: "They started calling the character Mario, and when I heard that I said, Oh, Mario's a great name, let's use that." After the success of Donkey Kong, Nintendo commissioned several follow-ups before tasking Miyamoto with fleshing out Mario's backstory and giving him a starring role in his own title. Miyamoto didn't stop there; he went on to introduce Luigi in the 1983 arcade hit Mario Bros as Mario's sibling, although the game saw limited release outside Japan. Then, in 1985, Mario truly leapt into the international gaming limelight with the launch of Super Mario Bros, which revolutionised home gaming for an entire generation.
Hypebeast
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Hiroshi Fujiwara Reveals a fragment design x Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High OG "Sport Royal"
Name:fragment design x Union LA x Air Jordan 1 High OG 'Sport Royal'Colorway:Black/Navy/Sport Royal/SailSKU:IO7847-001MSRP:$205 USDRelease Date:Spring 2026Where to Buy:Nike Jordan Brandis celebrating 40 years of theAir Jordan 1in 2025. While countless anticipated colorways and collaborations have dropped and continue to hit the market, the Jumpman team is saving one of the shoe's biggest projects for next year. In late 2024, we reported on a new trio forming betweenfragment design,Union LA, andJordan Brandto outfit theAir Jordan 1 High OG. Since then, aremixof fragment design's first AJ1 with Union's stitched collar touch and a similar design inblack and whitehave both surfaced. Adding to the fray, we now have a first look at a 'Sport Royal' version from the trio, spotted on the feet of none other than fragment design founderHiroshi Fujiwarahimself. As with the other pairs, Union's Frankenstein'd uppers are back, this time combining an OG 'Royal' base with a white and navy collar. The pair also features fragment design's thunderbolt logo stamped at the lateral heel, as well as special midsole text that identifies the sneaker and its collaborators. At the time of writing, neither fragment design, Union LA, nor Jordan Brand have shared any release details regarding their various colorways of the Air Jordan 1 High OG. Stay tuned for updates, including a complete look at this 'Sport Royal' iteration, as we currently expect it to arrive next spring via Nike SNKRS and select retailers at a starting price of $205 USD.
Hypebeast
16-07-2025
- Business
- Hypebeast
Jordan Brand Unveils the Air Jordan 1 Low Brooklyn in Rugged "Wheat"
Name:Air Jordan 1 Low Brooklyn 'Wheat'Colorway:TBCSKU:HF3184-700MSRP:$155Release Date:October 30, 2025Where to Buy:Jordan Brand TheAir Jordan 1 Low BrooklynWorkboot returns in a bold new colorway, reimagining the iconic silhouette with a rugged wheat brown finish. Crafted from premium leather, the design nods to classic workboots while retaining signatureJordanDNA — including a metallic gold Wings logo on the heel, a Jumpman logo on the tongue and a gold-plated 'Air Jordan' engraved plate on the toe cap. Elevated by chunky platform soles, the silhouette delivers both literal and stylistic height, blending durability with elevated fashion. Comfort isn't compromised, thanks toNikeAir cushioning in the heel, a padded collar, and a perforated toe box for breathability. Functional, versatile, and street-ready, it's a standout everyday option.
