Going rogue since 2005, a flamingo named Pink Floyd has been spotted in Texas of all places. Wading in the shallow waters of Cox Bay near Port Lavaca, NPR reported that a man named David Foreman took a video that was posted by the Coastal Fisheries – Texas Parks and Wildlife Facebook page. “Looks like Pink Floyd has returned from the dark side of the moon!,” the agency commented.
You see, flamingos can’t be found anywhere in the wild in the US besides South Florida, but this particular flamingo has an incredible story: Pink Floyd — also known as “No. 492” — came to Wichita’s Sedgwick County Zoo in 2003 as part of a 40 flamingo flock. The flamingos are kept from flying away by routinely having their wings clipped — basically like a haircut. But in a momentary lapse of reason, when Pink Floyd and another bird, named No. 347, had missed their scheduled final cut appointments, they escaped the zoo and flew out into the wild (no word on whether they were charged for cancelling with less than 24 hours advance notice.)
Pink Floyd was actually first brought into public consciousness when they were spotted in Texas for the first time in 2018, according to The New York Times. “I’m no expert, but I’m pretty sure flamingos aren’t native to Texas,” an intern for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department said back then. But just like in 2018, Pink Floyd was sporting an uncanny tag above their knees, making it an easy to spot this past month on March 10th. Pink Floyd is said to be 27 years old and Pink’s preferred pronouns are they/them, as there is no way to tell what sex they are.
Flamingos are said to be able to live for 30 years in the wild, so it looks as though Pink Floyd will be touring for at least another few years. As for No. 347, they were spotted flying North in 2005, was never seen again, but Pink wishes they were here.
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Welcome to SNX DLX your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the market. This week we’ve got another big one before us with Nike heavily dominating our picks by bringing the air — Air Force 1s, Air Jordans, and Air Max 90s — so if you like to get high… it’s a good week. Aside from the Air family, we have the latest Dunks, including Union LA’s highly anticipated Argon and Court Purple colorways but Nike isn’t the only brand bringing the heat. Adidas is hitting us with the latest sneaker from pro-skater and fashionista Blondey McCoy and Asics is dropping a brand new collaboration with Kiko Kostadinov.
If you’re looking for a fit to complete the look (it’s spring, after all, time to get out there!) be sure to hit one of our Euphoriastyle round-ups or check out the latest from our current crop of favorite streetwear brands.
Let’s dive in!
Kiko Kostadinov x Asics UB3-S Gel-Nimbus 9
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Asics has just announced that it will be continuing its collaboration with the Kiko Kostadinov studio, and for the duo’s latest collaboration we’re getting a brand new UB3-S Gel-Nimbus 9.
Featuring patent leather overlays atop mesh underlays and synthetic paneling, the Asics UB3-S Gel-Nimbus 9 features design touchtones from the typical Gel-Nimbus 9 with some elements borrowed from archival silhouettes.
It’s a significant step up from the previous Kiko Kostadinov collars, so here is to a fruitful collaboration that brings us even better kicks in the future.
The Kiko Kostadinov x Asics UB3-S Gel-Nimbus 9 is out now for a retail price of $166. Pick up a pair via select sneaker retailers like Wood Wood or Sneaker District.
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Nike Air Force 1 Off Noir
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Black Air Force 1s are a classic look, but if you’ve already owned a pair, it’s a little hard to get excited about buying another. Enter the Off Noir colorway, which paints a nubuck leather upper in a matte black finish with a matching all-black swoosh and sits atop a Summit White midsole.
Now you can buy another pair of black Air Force 1s without feeling like you’re retreading old ground. Plus, and I’m going to explode a lot of sneakerhead brains here — the Off Noir looks even better than a classic black AF-1. I said it!
The Nike Air Force 1 Off Noir are out now for a retail price of $130. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
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Sacai x Nike Blazer Low Black Patent Leather/White Patent Leather
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After a constant stream of Vaporwaffle collaborations, Chitose Abe’s Sacai label Sacai is finally taking a crack at a different silhouette and we’re all for it. Featuring exposed foam lingers, stacked tongues, double lacing, and a patent leather upper, Sacai’s low-top Nike Blazer manages to take the classic ‘70s silhouette and make it feel modern and contemporary.
The sneaker is available in both a black and white patent leather colorway. Both are dope, but we’re leaning toward the white pair as the favorite for its monochromatic presentation.
The Sacai x Nike Blazer Low Black Patent Leather and White Patent Leather are set to drop on March 31st for a retail price of $120. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
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Union LA x Nike Dunk Passport Pack
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Los Angeles-based streetwear retailer and label Union LA is returning this week with a continuation of last year’s “passport pack,” a Dunk collection inspired by rare colorways from around the world. The Court Purple iteration is inspired by a classic Japanese Dunk colorway (dubbed City Pack) and features a bold ripstop upper and design elements by label head Chris Gibbs. The other colorway, Argon, is also inspired by a Japanese Dunk colorway that Gibbs brought back with him to the States.
Both sneakers win our award for worst press shots ever!
The Union LA x Nike Dunk Passport Pack is set to drop on March 31st for a retail price of $150. Pick up both pairs exclusively via at Union’s LA webstore.
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Nike Dunk Low Halloween
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If you’re a hardcore Nike fan you’ve probably noticed that the brand’s release calendar is all fucked up. Most of the time this isn’t a problem, a few releases will suddenly get delayed for a few months, no big deal. But sometimes this hits the brand’s seasonal kicks, which makes the eventual release date feel out of place.
Enter this week’s Dunk Low Halloween. Yes, the word Halloween is actually in the name, and the sneaker even has a spooky eye graphic at the heel, making the design completely out of step with current seasonal trends.
That doesn’t make it a bad sneaker though, the mix of black, off-white and orange tones looks dope, but we can’t figure out why Nike didn’t just hold this one back 6 more months and give it to us when it’s more seasonally appropriate.
The Nike Dunk Low Halloween is set to drop on April 1st (for some reason) for a retail price of $110. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
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Air Force 1 Flax
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As dope as the Off-Noir AF-1s are, they lean a bit on the fancy side. If you’re looking for something more rugged and utilitarian that matches your Carhartt fits than the Air Force 1 Flax is for you.
Featuring a suede upper inspired by construction boots, this sneaker features metal grommets and other accents that land the design somewhere between a boot and a classic sneaker.
The Air Force 1 Flax is set to drop on April 1st for a retail price of $130. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT.
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Women’s Air Max 90 Siempre Familia
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Seriously Nike, what the hell is going on over there? Yes, those are bone graphics you see on this sneaker’s upper, the Siempre Familia Air Max 90 is inspired by, and clearly intended for, Dio De Los Muertos, a holiday that falls on the 1st and 2nd of November.
And here it is… dropping on April 1st, five months later. Cool. The silhouette is highly textured with embroidered details and a mixed upper inspired by the animal spirit guide Xoloescuincle, who is tasked with guiding people through the mythological Aztec underworld Mictlãn.
It’s a dope and authentic design that was fully authorized by the National Institute of Anthropology and History in Mexico. Would’ve been dope if it dropped any where near Dio De Los Muertos, good job Nike.
The Women’s Air Max 90 Siempre Familia are set to drop on April 1st for a retail price of $130. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
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Air Jordan 1 High ’85 College Navy
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Few sneaker drops can eclipse the excitement of a Union Nike collaboration, but this high-top ’85 College Navy Air Jordan 1 is our obvious pick of the week. Featuring a premium leather upper with the AJ-1s classic ’85 detailing, this sneaker combines College Navy blue panels over a pristine white upper.
It’s not the flashiest design but it’s just *chef’s kiss* perfect. You don’t need a lot of heavy lifting to make a Jordan 1 look dope, and the College Navy colorway proves that.
The Air Jordan 1 High ’85 College Navy is set to drop on April 2nd for a retail price of $200. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.
Being lactose-intolerant can be expensive and Sir Paul McCartney is out here to look out for the millions of folks out there who have trouble digesting milk. While he’s at it, eating foods free of animal byproducts can also be expensive and Macca is looking out for those people with those diets as well. In a letter penned by McCartney in partnership with PETA and posted via Billboard, McCartney urged Starbucks CEO Kevin Johnson to stop charging extra for plant-based milk.
“It recently came to my attention that Starbucks in the USA has an extra charge for plant based milks as opposed to cow’s milk,” McCartney’s letter began. “I must say this surprised me as I understand that in other countries like UK and India, there is the same charge for both types of milk and I would like to politely request that you consider this policy also in Starbucks USA.”
The message comes ahead of McCartney’s early May tour stops in Seattle, which is where Starbucks is based. Johnson’s last day as Starbucks CEO is on April 4th, so perhaps McCartney is nudging the executive to leave one last mark on the legacy of his reign? “Sir Paul is asking Starbucks to end its surcharge on plant milks,” reads the letter’s definitive tagline.
Power to Macca and PETA on this mission. No word yet from America’s Dairy Farmer’s, but something tells us they won’t be streaming any Beatles albums anytime soon.
Read the full letter below:
Dear Mr. Johnson,
It recently came to my attention that Starbucks in the USA has an extra charge for plant based milks as opposed to cow’s milk. I must say this surprised me as I understand that in other countries like UK and India, there is the same charge for both types of milk and I would like to politely request that you consider this policy also in Starbucks USA.
My friends at PETA are campaigning for this to happen and I have agreed to support them with the quote: “Sir Paul is asking Starbucks to end its surcharge on plant milks,” and I sincerely hope that for the future of the planet and animal welfare you are able to implement this policy.
Earlier this week, fans of the popular Marvel show Falcon And The Winter Soldier noticed that some of their favorite bloody scenes had been discretely censored, and naturally, they took to Twitter to air out their confusion.
Fans added to the thread with photos of guns, blood, and various violence being cut out of the episodes of the popular series, which premiered last year, starring Sebastian Stan and Anthony Mackie. As it turns out, Disney+ had uploaded the alternate cut “by mistake.” According to EW, they are working on rectifying the mix-up and restoring it to its original, bloody mess.
This comes shortly after the streaming service announced its updated parental controls due to Netflix’s Marvel content being migrated over to Disney+. The site prompted each user to set their own parental controls beginning on March 16th. “This includes the option to select content ratings restrictions for each profile as well as to add a PIN to lock profiles,” Disney+ said in a statement. “Those that choose to keep their settings the same will continue to enjoy Disney Plus as they always have within a TV-14 content rating environment, with the option to make changes at any time under Profile settings.”
While the new alternative cut of Winter Soldier theoretically shouldn’t have affected anyone who didn’t opt for stricter controls, it seems the glitch made everyone’s accounts gore-free. Just in time for Moon Knight!
Earlier today, word broke that Bruce Willis had been diagnosed with aphasia, a cognitive disorder that leads to the inability to comprehend or formulate language. (It’s the same disease that afflicted Monty Python’s Terry Jones in his later years.) As such, he’s retiring from acting, at only 67. Social media was soon filled with appreciations for the beloved actor. Even some people with whom Willis has had beef stood up to issue apologies.
As per Variety, Kevin Smith — who directed Willis in the 2010 buddy comedy Cop Out, along with Tracy Morgan (who’s had his own health issues) — issued a mea culpa to his former colleague. The two famously clashed during the film’s shoot, with Smith trash-talking him while doing press. Now, 12 years later, he’s finally expressing regret.
Long before any of the Cop Out stuff, I was a big Bruce Willis fan – so this is really heartbreaking to read. He loved to act and sing and the loss of that has to be devastating for him. I feel like an asshole for my petty complaints from 2010. So sorry to BW and his family. https://t.co/npSgvkb5v7
“Long before any of the Cop Out stuff, I was a big Bruce Willis fan – so this is really heartbreaking to read,” Smith posted about the news. “He loved to act and sing and the loss of that has to be devastating for him. I feel like an asshole for my petty complaints from 2010. So sorry to BW and his family.”
Back in 2010, Smith unloaded to the press about his experiences making the studio comedy. “It was difficult,” he said, claiming Willis “wouldn’t even sit for a f*cking poster shoot” and that “were it not for Tracy, I might have killed either myself or someone else in the making of f*cking ‘Cop Out.’”
News of Willis’ diagnosis and retirement were first shared by Demi Moore, his ex-wife, with whom he has three daughters. “This is a really challenging time for our family and we are so appreciative of your continued love, compassion and support,” Moore wrote in an Instagram post. “We are moving through this as a strong family unit, and wanted to bring his fans in because we know how much he means to you, as you do to him.”
The North Carolina Republican and rookie Congressman made some wild claims while guesting on a podcast earlier this week. After comparing his time on the Hill to the Netflix drama House of Cards, he told host John Lovell that he’d been invited to “orgies” by fellow lawmakers and he had witnessed people doing “key bumps” of cocaine ” right in front of him. Now, we’re assuming he was referring to his Republican colleagues because Cawthorn is the kind of loud-mouthed MAGA supporter most Democrats in Washington D.C. actively avoid, but, in any case, his lurid tales of White House adjacents engaging in sex parties and blow have made everybody on Capitol Hill look bad. That’s why House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy gave him a stern talking to this week.
McCarthy called Cawthorn to his office for a “tense” meeting that ended with the young Republican admitting he greatly exaggerated some of the more scandalous details he revealed on the podcast.
“In the interview, he claims he watched people do cocaine. Then when he comes in he tells me, he says he thinks he saw maybe a staffer in a parking garage from 100 yards away,” McCarthy told Axios reporters. “It’s just frustrating. There’s no evidence behind his statements. I just told him he’s lost my trust, he’s gonna have to earn it back, and I laid out everything I find is unbecoming. And, you can’t just say ‘You can’t do this again.’ I mean, he’s, he’s got a lot of members very upset.”
NEWS: McCarthy says he told Madison Cawthorn during a meeting today that the freshman has lost his trust and he needs to take steps to turn his life around, or else there could be consequences.
Also says Cawthorn admitted his orgy & cocaine allegations were exaggerated/untrue.
McCarthy says he hasn’t ruled out harsher disciplinary action against Cawthorn for spreading lies about his party but he’s waiting to see how the rookie representative will handle the situation before delivering an official punishment.
Women’s History Month may be winding down but that’s all the more reason to recognize some major milestones in the world of sports, pop culture, and more. (Made by women, obviously).
On the latest episode of Wom/n Worldwide, host Drew Dorsey is doing just that — celebrating the accomplishments and victories of some of the trailblazing ladies shattering the glass ceiling in their respective fields. Speaking of, Drew wants you to know that the World Cup-winning U.S. Women’s Soccer Team just scored a historic deal in their fight for equal pay. After two years of battling on and off the field, the athletes are finally going to earn the same as their male counterparts, and that can only mean good news for other associations like the Nation Women’s Soccer League and the WNBA who are also making headway in the push for equality.
We’re also psyched about Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court. If her nomination is confirmed, she’ll become the first Black woman to hold a seat on the highest court in the country. Dolly Parton also makes our list of incredible women doing incredible things this month — though, to be fair, she’s on that list every month. The singer not only funded Covid-19 vaccine research but she’s also donated millions of books to children in need and she recently announced she’d be paying for her Dollywood employees to go to college. (Excuse us while we look for any job openings.)
For all that and more, check out the latest episode of Wom/n Worldwide above.
I always so happ to see my lil bro 😋 #dogsoftiktok #petsoftiktok #dogs #goldenretriever
Anyone who’s had a dog with a favorite stuffy knows that it’s a bit like a child with a favorite stuffy. As long as the stuffy is there, all is well. If stuffy goes missing, all hell breaks loose. Nobody take the stuffy away. Nobody lose the stuffy. Nobody mess with the stuffy.
Ain’t nobody touching my Mr. Quackers 😋 #dogsoftiktok #petsoftiktok #dogs #goldenretriever
“There, see it!” Oh, Charlie. His love for Mr. Quackers is unrivaled, which is why his owner decided to pull an incredible pet prank and dress up as Mr. Quackers himself.
Dressed up as our dogs favorite duck toy. Full video on FB & YouTube. Link in bio. #dogsoftiktok #petsoftiktok #dogs #goldenretriever
Charlie practically wagged his tail right off his body. And he never let go of the original Mr. Quackers the whole time—at least on TikTok.
The extended video on YouTube shows Charlie dropping Mr. Quackers and trying to get a hold of Huge Mr. Quackers by the neck. Not in an aggressive way—more like in a “Hey, lemme carry you around like I do Mr. Quackers!” kind of way.
And then the slow discovery that Huge Mr. Quackers smells an awful lot like his hooman … just too precious.
Animals can bring such joy to our lives, especially when we take the time to play with them. Thanks, Charlie’s parents, for sharing this moment of adorable delight with us all.
Follow more of Charlie and Mr. Quackers’ adventures on TikTok and YouTube.
Welp, despite dwindling ratings over the past several years, the 2022 Academy Awards turned out to be a highly talked-about event. Unfortunately, the public’s attention has been sucked into feverish furor over the Chris Rock-Will Smith fiasco, which has overshadowed some truly lovely moments.
One of those moments came near the end of the show, during the announcement of the winner of the coveted “Best Picture” award. Legendary actress Liza Minnelli joined Lady Gaga to announce the nominees and the winning film. Minnelli, 76, sat in a wheelchair while Gaga stood beside her and introduced her, with Minnelli relishing the welcoming cheers from the crowd.
As she was introducing the category and nominees, Minnelli appeared to get a little lost, and Gaga helped her out. At one point, the mic picked up Gaga leaning over and quietly telling Minnelli, “I got you,” with Minnelli responding, “I know.”
Lady Gaga’s genuine love for the elders in the showbiz community shows in the care she shows them. Far from being patronizing or infantilizing, Gaga beautifully balances being helpful with respecting and honoring their dignity.
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This is like a lesson in how to facilitate older people while honouring who they are.nWhat a class act by @ladygaga with legend Liza Minnelli. nThe conferred whispers of “I gotcha” “I know” picked up by the mikes make it especially touching.pic.twitter.com/2JOWyrTQxn
People loved the exchange and the way the love and admiration flowed between the two women.
It also prompted someone to share a video of when the pair first met one another in 2010. They were both fans of each other and seeing their first interaction is just delightful.
when they met in 2010https://twitter.com/gagadaily/status/1508290698369548295?s=21&t=i0MrtKZEMxcHeIYSIcsWtwu00a0u2026
Lady Gaga’s easy rapport with show business legends, from her famously adoring relationship with Tony Bennett to her Oscars presentation with Liza Minnelli, has become a bit of a legacy for her.
And it’s not just Hollywood greats that she’s managed to connect with. Check out this meeting between her and British soap opera star June Brown in 2013 when Brown was in her late 80s. (She is still alive at 95, by the way.) Their instant connection was delightful and hilarious.
Lady Gaga’s moment with Liza Minnelli was only a small part of her Oscars evening. Gaga helped co-host the 30th annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party in Elton John’s absence while he’s on tour. The event raised a whopping $8.6 million to help end the AIDS epidemic.
“I’m so grateful to my friends Lady Gaga, Billy Porter and Eric McCormack for joining David in hosting such an incredible evening, and of course Brandi Carlile for bringing down the house with an electrifying performance,” Sir Elton John said in a statement. “Most of all, I’m thankful to all who attended and participated to ensure that we can continue our lifesaving work to end AIDS. I could feel the love and support all the way from Lincoln, Nebraska!”
Gaga also showed that she’s as comfortable around the youngsters as she is around the elders, as she posed for photos with Elton John and David Furnish’s sons, Zachary and Elijah. She is the boys’ godmother (or “Gagamother,” as they call her).
Every time we turn around, we’re reminded that it’s Gaga’s world, and we’re just living in it.
“Not Today” also introduces the announcement of The BLSSM’s next EP Pure Energy, which will be out April 29 via Fueled By Ramen. Speaking on the track, Lizotte shared some of the backstory about what it means to her, along with details of who worked on the song.
“‘Not Today’ echoes both my day-to-day triumphs and anguish,” the artist said in a press release. “It was written about the small nuances of joy I thieve, collect, and steal to keep in my pocket to get me through an ever rat-race agenda of wanting more, wanting everything and wishing. Sonically, it captures my influences retold and revived into my own sonic palette. With production from my Dad Mark Lizotte, Suzy Shinn, and written alongside Nick Long – these people being all close to my heart – the song was written with intimacy and celebration and feels like a pure extension of my personality. If I had my own TV show, this would be the theme song.”
Check it out up top.
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