The Levi's 501 Gets Its Biggest Makeover in Decades
Levi Strauss & Co. has launched the 501 Loose, the first major redesign of its iconic 501 jean in more than 150 years. The new style features a roomier cut through the seat, thigh and leg opening, built from a heavyweight 14‑oz denim sourced from Japan. Levi’s positions the model as a response to rising demand for relaxed‑fit denim while preserving the classic 501 DNA. The rollout is backed by a strong marketing push aimed at a new generation of denim shoppers.
Unpacking With Joshua Jackson: The Pleasures of a Solo Ski Trip to Niseko, Japan
Actor Joshua Jackson, known for roles from Dawson’s Creek to The Affair, recently detailed his solo ten‑day ski adventure in Niseko, Japan. He traveled light, using a 35‑liter Sterling Pacific cabin case and hauling his own skis, while relying on...
Bloodborne Video Game Film Adaptation Announced with YouTuber Jacksepticeye
Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions announced an animated film adaptation of the 2015 action‑RPG Bloodborne, with YouTube star Jacksepticeye co‑producing. The project was unveiled at CinemaCon 2026, though plot details and a release window remain undisclosed. Bloodborne, a critically acclaimed...
26 Years Ago, L7 Raffled a One-Night Stand With Drummer Dee Plakas: ‘Rock and Roll Is Prostitution’
In April 2000, grunge‑riot grrrl band L7 raffled a one‑night stand with drummer Dee Plakas during their UK tour, a stunt that sparked headlines in The Guardian and Vice. The giveaway was announced in Manchester and concluded in London, creating a...
Northwestern and Fermilab Quantum Data Helps Build a New AI Benchmark for Quantum Calibration with NVIDIA Ising Open Models
Northwestern researchers at Fermilab's NEXUS underground lab have released a high‑dimensional superconducting qubit dataset on the American Science Cloud, marking the first globally accessible charge‑jump measurements. The data enabled NVIDIA to train its new Ising Calibration vision‑language model, which can...
Chris Brown and Usher Reveal Dates for Joint ‘R&B’ Stadium Tour
R&B superstars Chris Brown and Usher have announced a 33‑date, North‑American stadium tour called The R&B Tour, kicking off on June 26, 2026 in Denver and wrapping on December 11 in Tampa. Produced by Live Nation, the itinerary spans major markets from Chicago...
How Cassini’s Final Months at Saturn Became the Most Scientifically Productive Planetary Mission Ever Flown and What It Taught Engineers...
Cassini’s five‑month Grand Finale, a deliberate plunge into Saturn, yielded unprecedented data on the planet’s interior, rings and magnetosphere before its controlled destruction on September 15, 2017. Engineers navigated 22 ultra‑close orbits through a previously uncharted gap between Saturn’s clouds...
Sam Grassie – Where Two Hawks Fly
Sam Grassie, former Avocet guitarist, releases his first solo album "Where Two Hawks Fly" on the Broadside Hacks label. The record weaves Celtic‑inspired fingerstyle guitar with DADGAD tunings, double‑bass, and occasional strings, delivering a mood‑shifting yet cohesive listening experience. Critics...
Impact of Ionic Wind-Driven DBD Plasma on the Surface Electrical, Mechanical and Chemical Characteristics of Polyethylene, Polypropylene and CR-39
Researchers demonstrated that ionic‑wind driven dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma can implant nitrogen ions into polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP) and CR‑39 polymer substrates. Operating at 18 kV for up to 50 minutes, the process created ion tracks 0.17–0.2 µm deep, altering surface morphology,...
Physicist Reckons Two-Button Calculator Can Do All Elementary Math
A post‑doctoral researcher at Jagiellonian University proposes a two‑button calculator that can perform all functions of a standard scientific calculator. The device relies on a single binary operator, eml(x, y)=exp(x) − ln(y), combined with the constant 1 to generate arithmetic, algebraic, trigonometric functions and...
KATSEYE Continue Gap Partnership With Personalized Hoodies For Complex
KATSEYE and Gap have launched a second limited‑edition collection, six “KAT” hoodies each designed by a different group member, dropping exclusively on Complex on April 14. The pieces reinterpret Gap’s classic VintageSoft Arch Logo hoodie with cultural motifs, flags, and...
How Autoimmune Conditions Can Unexpectedly Drive Mental Illness
Researchers have uncovered that antibodies mistakenly attacking the brain can trigger a range of mental health disorders, from schizophrenia and obsessive‑compulsive disorder to dementia. The phenomenon, first highlighted in cases of autoimmune encephalitis, blurs the line between neurological and psychiatric...
The Brain Recognises Familiar Music In The Blink Of An Eye
A new study shows the brain can identify a familiar song in just 100‑300 milliseconds, with pupil dilation marking the first sign of recognition. Electrical activity spikes between 500‑800 milliseconds, confirming a rapid neural response. Researchers presented sub‑second clips of 100 songs...
New Mutations Help the H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Infect Cows but Not People
Researchers have identified two mutations in H5N1 bird‑flu viruses that allow them to bind the cattle‑specific sugar N‑glycolylneuraminic acid (NeuGc). This adaptation improves infection of mammary tissue and facilitates airborne spread among dairy cattle. Laboratory tests show the mutations do...
The New BMW M5 Could Look Something Like This
BMW is set to unveil a heavily restyled 2027 M5, previewed in a Nürburgring spy video. The facelift adopts the brand’s Neue Klasse design language, featuring a horizontal twin‑kidney grille and revised rear with dual exhaust pairs. Inside, the cabin...
Flash Review: Specialized Butcher & Eliminator Radial Tires
Specialized has introduced radial‑construction tires for its flagship Butcher and Eliminator mountain‑bike lines, marking a departure from the brand’s long‑standing bias‑ply designs. Blister’s editorial team began on‑road testing the new rubber compounds and tread patterns, publishing an initial Flash Review...
New Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Images Are Sweet But Foreboding
Sony unveiled the first images of *Spider‑Man: Beyond the Spider‑Verse* at CinemaCon, offering a glimpse of Miles Morales confronting 2099’s Miguel O’Hara and sharing a tender golden‑hour moment with his father Jeff. The visuals juxtapose warmth with foreboding, hinting that...
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I’ve Lived in San Antonio for 20 Years—Here’s My Insider Guide for Visiting the Fascinating Texas City
San Antonio, Texas’s second‑largest city, blends historic charm with a booming culinary and cultural scene. Highlights include staying at the historic‑turned‑luxury Hotel Emma, dining at Mixtli—the city’s first Michelin‑starred restaurant, and sipping a chispa margarita at El Mirasol or Soluna....
Saosin Return with “Starting Over Again,” Their First New Music in 10 Years
Saosin has dropped “Starting Over Again,” their first new song in a decade, via Sumerian Records. The track marks the return of vocalist Cove Reber, who rejoined the band in 2024, and was produced and mixed by guitarist Phil Sgrosso....
LAIR OF THE MINOTAUR Returns, Streams New Single "Prowler Twin Sister"
Chicago’s extreme‑metal outfit Lair Of The Minotaur has announced a comeback with the single “Prowler Twin Sister,” the lead track from their first full‑length album in over a decade, *I HAIL I*, slated for May 1 on The Grind‑House Records. The...
Marco Benevento Previews Forthcoming Studio Effort ‘Glera’ with Initial Singles
Marco Benevento announced his new studio album *Glera*, a 14‑track release slated for July 24, 2026 on Big Crown Records. The project, three years in the making, is previewed with three singles—“Houdini,” “Turandot” featuring Marianne Mirage, and “Frizzante.” Benevento describes...
Living Joyously
Motivational speaker David Ring, who lives with cerebral palsy, recently featured on Focus on the Family’s broadcast "Living Joyously." The program, recorded at Moody Bible Institute’s Founder’s Week, has become one of the network’s most‑watched episodes and is distributed via...
Ziggy Marley to Join Joel Madden on Ep. 161 of Artist Friendly
Ziggy Marley appears on episode 161 of Alternative Press’s Artist Friendly podcast, co‑hosted by Joel Madden. In the interview, Marley talks about his ninth studio album Brightside, the love‑letter song he wrote for his late father, his record label, and...
SYMPHONY X Vocalist RUSSELL ALLEN Shares Emotional New Ballad 'Love Her Like I Do (Ava's Song)' In Honor Of Autism...
Russell Allen, the frontman of progressive‑metal band Symphony X, has issued a new ballad titled “Love Her Like I Do (Ava’s Song)” to mark Autism Awareness Month. The track draws on his personal experience raising a daughter on the autism spectrum,...
Temples Share Justice and Daft Punk-Inspired New Single ‘Vendetta’: “A Modern Take on Dance Music”
British psych‑rock outfit Temples have released the single “Vendetta,” a dance‑floor‑ready track that channels the synth‑heavy aesthetics of Justice and Daft Punk. The song, originally two separate ideas, was merged into a single, pulsating anthem and serves as the lead preview...
Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn Brownstone Sells For $7 Million
Pop star Lily Allen and actor David Harbour’s four‑level Brooklyn brownstone sold privately for $7 million after seven months on the market. The couple bought the five‑bedroom home in January 2021 for $3.35 million and invested heavily in a designer overhaul that added...
Mike Campbell's Dirty Knobs Announce New LP, 'Mission of Mercy'
Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs announced their third studio album, Mission of Mercy, slated for release on June 12, 2026. Produced by George Drakoulias and Martin Pradler, the record features guest vocals from Kate Pierson of the B‑52’s and country singer Morgane Stapleton. The...
BMW Is Reportedly Ending U.S. Sales of Its Electric iX SUV
BMW announced it will stop allocating the iX electric SUV to U.S. dealers for the 2027 model year, making the current inventory the final U.S. supply. The decision follows a 18.2% year‑over‑year sales decline in 2025, with only 12,587 units...
Alabaster DePlume Shares Transcendent Instrumental Single ‘Glass’
London‑based saxophonist Alabaster DePlume has released the instrumental single “Glass,” the lead track from his forthcoming EP “Dear Children of Our Children, I Knew: Epilogue,” due May 5 on International Anthem. The track features DePlume’s saxophone over a bass line by...
Meteorologists Predict a Fairly Chill 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology Project predicts a subdued 2026 Atlantic hurricane season as a strengthening El Niño dominates the climate pattern. The 41‑page forecast projects 13 named storms, six hurricanes and only two reaching Category 3 or higher, cutting the major‑hurricane...
Sakura: A Season of Becoming A Transnational Group Exhibition Exploring the Artistic Metaphors of Cherry Blossoming by WM
The Romanian Cultural Institute’s Brâncuși Gallery in New York will host “Sakura: A Season of Becoming,” a transnational group exhibition running April 17‑May 15, 2026. Curated by Kyoko Sato and Luisa Tuntuc, the show features 11 artists from the United States, Japan,...
Earth Day Travel: Sustainability at the Center of Luxury
As Earth Day nears, luxury travelers are gravitating toward eco‑focused resorts that blend high‑end service with regenerative practices. BodyHoliday in Saint Lucia showcases a plant‑based I‑TAL dining program sourced from its two‑acre organic garden and on‑site honey. In Australia, Sal Salis...
A Bodybuilder’s 3,300-Year-Old Egyptian Stele Heads to TEFAF
Ben Weider’s 3,300‑year‑old Egyptian stele of Pharaoh Thutmose IV, once sold for 56,000 CAD (≈$38,000), will appear at TEFAF New York with an asking price of £450,000 (≈$608,000). It will be shown alongside a 2,500‑year‑old greywacke bust of a goddess, recently authenticated after...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park To Offer Vehicle-Free Wednesdays For Cades Cove
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will close the Cades Cove Loop Road to motor vehicles every Wednesday from May through September, creating vehicle‑free days for cyclists, walkers and runners. Visitors must purchase a parking tag and park in designated lots;...
I Tried London’s First Michelin Star Breakfast Tasting Menu
Pavyllon, chef Yannick Alléno’s Michelin‑starred restaurant inside London’s Four Seasons Park Lane, has launched the city’s first breakfast tasting menu. The five‑course experience, priced at £70 (≈$89) per person with an optional £20 (≈$25) drinks pairing, runs only on weekend...
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The 11 Best Sources of Protein, According to Nutrition Experts
Nutrition expert Kathleen Garcia‑Benson outlines eleven top protein sources, spanning lean animal options like chicken and fish to plant‑based powerhouses such as soybeans, tofu, and nuts. The article emphasizes complete proteins—those containing all nine essential amino acids—and provides specific protein...
Why the Apple Watch's 20-Minute Calibration Test Is Worth Your Time - Especially if You're Data Curious
Apple Watch users can boost workout accuracy by completing a 20‑minute outdoor calibration walk or run. The process involves enabling Motion Calibration & Distance in iPhone privacy settings and exercising in a GPS‑strong area, allowing the watch to learn personal...
First Trailer for Meet the Parents Sequel with Ariana Grande Is Being Released Tomorrow
Paramount is reviving the Meet the Parents franchise with *Focker‑in‑Law*, slated for a November 25 theatrical debut, 16 years after the last installment. Ben Stiller and Robert De Niro return as Greg Focker and Jack Byrnes, while pop star Ariana Grande joins as...
Primal Scream to Play ‘XTRMNTR’ in Full on UK Tour
Scottish rock veterans Primal Scream announced a UK tour to perform their 2000 album XTRMNTR in its entirety. The seven‑date run kicks off with back‑to‑back shows at Glasgow’s Barrowland on September 3‑4 and concludes at London’s HERE @ Outernet on September 15. Venues include Newcastle’s...
GENGHIS TRON Announces New Album & New Lineup Feat. THE ARMED & SUMAC Members
Experimental metal outfit Genghis Tron announced their fourth studio album, Signal Fire, slated for June 12. The record is co‑produced and mixed by Seth Manchester, known for his work with Model/Actriz and Battles. A revamped lineup features vocalist Tony Wolski of The Armed...
How Much A Steakhouse Dinner Cost In The 1970s
In the 1970s a steakhouse dinner for two cost roughly $20, with items like a $6.95 sirloin at The Barn Steakhouse in Connecticut and a $7.50 ribeye at Chicago's Flame Prime Steaks. Adjusted for inflation, that $20 translates to about...
Damon Albarn Leads Tributes to “the Voice of an Angel” And Bollywood Icon Asha Bhosle
British musician Damon Albarn posted an Instagram tribute to Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle, who died at 92 after a 70‑year career that produced more than 12,000 songs. Bhosle’s final recording appears on Gorillaz’s new album The Mountain, on the track...
THE PINEAPPLE THIEF Signs To InsideOutMusic, New Music Coming Soon
British progressive rock veterans The Pineapple Thief have inked a new worldwide deal with InsideOutMusic, a label renowned for championing the genre. The band, founded in 1999 by Bruce Soord, is deep into writing a new album slated for a...
Oakley’s New Collection Was Designed to Weather the Storm
Oakley has launched its spring Field Gear Line Collection, a weather‑proof apparel range designed in Japan that includes the Stealth Jacket, Stealth Pant, AP Vest, Slick Crew and Factor Shorts. The brand simultaneously unveiled re‑imagined eyewear models—Plantaris SQ, Neoforma and Terraforma—creating...
3 INCHES OF BLOOD Working On New Music For 2027
Canadian thrash‑metal outfit 3 Inches of Blood confirmed they are writing new material, aiming for a 2027 release. Frontman Cam Pipes said the band will spend 2024 polishing songs and will limit live dates to the Hell's Heroes Festival in...
Balsa Wood Absorbs Solar Heat and Generates Power Long After Dark
Researchers have engineered a carbonisation‑free balsa wood composite that absorbs sunlight, stores heat, and generates electricity after darkness, achieving a photothermal conversion efficiency of 91.27% and a sustained 0.65 V output. The material uses delignified wood with 93% porosity, black phosphorene...
Ralph Lauren’s Grip Loosens on Tennis
The Australian Open swaps its long‑standing title sponsor Ralph Lauren for Hugo Boss, marking a strategic shift toward luxury‑sport branding. Tory Burch seeks a $346 million loan to repurchase General Atlantic’s stake, reflecting a broader trend of luxury retailers using debt to regain control....
How My Smart Home Became My Best Defense Against Brutal Spring Allergies - and Pollen
Maria Diaz details how she turned her smart home into a frontline defense against spring pollen. She relies on a HEPA‑rated smart air purifier that auto‑starts when indoor AQI rises, and uses Alexa routines to receive daily pollen and air‑quality...
The Once-Theoretical Skyrmion Could Unlock Supercomputing Memory
Researchers have demonstrated that magnetic skyrmions as small as 2 nm can form in the centrosymmetric compound Eu(Ga,Al)₄, overturning the long‑standing belief that skyrmions require non‑centrosymmetric crystals. Using composition‑controlled crystal growth and synchrotron‑based ARPES, the team identified a Lifshitz transition that...
Could Dark Matter Be Made of Black Holes From a Different Universe?
New research proposes that black holes formed before the big bang survived a cosmic bounce and now constitute dark matter. The model predicts structures larger than about 90 m could persist through the contraction‑expansion transition, leaving relic black holes, gravitational waves,...