Step aside, basic beach Ken — there’s a new MVP in Barbie Land, and he’s not just here to play ball. He’s here to change the game. Meet the Mattel Creations LeBron James Ken Doll, the first ever Kenbassador (yes, it exists ).LeBron isn’t just Ken — he’s the Ken.
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Sports Betting in North Carolina
North Carolina stands at the forefront of a transformation, with its passionate sports culture represented by many teams across various leagues. The state’s commitment to sports is evident in its passionate support for professional teams and the community spirit that sports evoke. As sports betting emerges into the mainstream following its recent legalization, it enhances this established culture.
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Eye On Design: Spike Lee’s Magenta Louis Vuitton Suit
Photo By Gail
In 2021, Spike Lee made cinematic history as the first Black president of the Cannes Film Festival jury. He collaborated with Louis Vuitton’s first Black artistic director, Virgil Abloh, to create a wardrobe for the occasion.
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The Greatest Sports Documentaries of All Time
Michael Jordan in The Last Dance
Settling down to watch an interesting, thought-provoking documentary is a way of learning something new. As you are probably held in quarantine right now, you might be missing sports, if you are a fan. Currently, everyone is buzzing on the recently launched Netflix documentary about Michael Jordan’s golden era, The Last Dance. However, if you are looking for similar documentaries to keep you entertained, we got you covered.
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Modern Art Monday Presents: Hank Willis Thomas, Liberty
Liberty (2015): Fiberglass with Chameleon Auto Paint Finish (Photo By Gail)
In Liberty, Hank Willis Thomas renders a two-dimensional image as a three dimensional sculpture — modeled after an original photograph that appeared in Life Magazine in 1986, which featured a Harlem Globetrotter in front of the Statue of Liberty, spinning a basketball on his finger. Interested in popular culture, photographic history and sports as a metaphor for individual and collective struggle, Thomas created a life-size sculpture of the moment by casting the arm of retired NBA All-Star, Juwan Howard.
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