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Where were you on September 11th? If you’re Donald Trump, the story changes every year.

His latest bit of survivalist fanfiction puts him square in the wreckage of downtown after the Twin Towers fell. At least, that’s what he told Newsmax during an on-air interview Tuesday evening. The twice-impeached former president guested on the show to share more of his memories of that terrible day. He’s previously claimed he saw footage of “thousands” of Muslims in New Jersey cheering when hijackers rammed two passenger jets into the buildings downtown. That was a lie. He claimed he lost “hundreds of friends” when the buildings fell, but, since he’s yet to name a single one, and that was likely a lie as well. He said he watched a woman jump from one of the buildings after the plane crashed into it, all the way from his penthouse uptown — which means he either has unbelievably good eyesight or he was once again lying. His latest 9/11 revisionist fantasy though sounds like the best one yet.

Trump told Newsmax (via Raw Story) that he was at Ground Zero after the towers fell, doing his part to help clean up the wreckage and search for missing civilians. He claimed he brought a crew of people with him, though he’s never offered proof of his assistance in the two decades since the attack, and that he himself was rescued by a couple of very strong, very brave firefighters.

“We were hearing creaks, I’ve never forgotten it, it was I think the United States Steel Building it was called at the time, and it’s 50 stories tall, and we heard creaks,” Trump said. “I said ‘That building is going to come down,’ and two big firemen grabbed me, and grabbed other people, and they just moved out of that area. Never came down but I never heard a noise like that. And it was a scary situation, but the job they did was so incredible, the first responders.”

Now look, I love the plot of a good romance novel as much as the next person. Who doesn’t dream of “two big firemen” manhandling them every once in a while, but that kind of fantasy storytelling belongs on Wattpad and Tumblr, sir, not on a “news” channel that’s broadcasted to people who already have a hard time discerning what’s real and what’s a figment of their disturbed imaginations.

(Via Raw Story & The Daily Beast)

Kacey Musgraves was in two very different places during the creation of her 2018 album Golden Hour and her upcoming record, Star-Crossed. While Golden Hour was written during the honeymoon phase of her marriage to Ruston Kelly, the two have since gotten divorced, and that process inspired Star-Crossed. Because of that, Musgraves says there was a period where her opinion on Golden Hour had turned sour.

During a new conversation with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, the chat got to how Musgraves’ views on Golden Hour changed in light of her divorce, given that the album was written shortly after her marriage and is largely about love. Speaking about relationships and the album, Musgraves said, “I just think that we’re all taught that love and relationships have to be this lifelong thing, and I just think that we do ourselves a disservice by not acknowledging the fact that it can be just as beautiful in its own season and that just because it ends doesn’t take away from the things that you felt and the things that it taught you. Like, I would never take back that last chapter, ever, but it was hard not to look at it as a failure of sorts.”

Musgraves then continued:

“Leading up to where I am now, I would say that I’m kind of looking at all of that from the other side of the fence, sort of. I feel definitely like I’m happy, I feel like I’m on solid ground now. But there was a time where I was like, ‘OK, Golden Hour is trash, I’m not ever singing it again, and sorry y’all, you’re just going to have to come to the shows and if you want to hear these songs… no.’ It’s like, I never want to see another butterfly ever f*cking again.

I was like, ‘Golden Hour, nah, I just… I’m not.’ But as I’ve gone on and found some more stable ground and personal happiness, I’m like, ‘You know what? No: the magic of Golden Hour does not have to die with that relationship. It can live on and I will relate to it again.’ You can re-relate to your own songs later again in new ways. It’s kind of crazy how that works.”

Check out the full conversation, which is nearly an hour long, above.

Cask strength or barrel proof bourbon is a whiskey style that will warm you up on the coldest fall days. Technically, the term is a reference to a whiskey that hasn’t been diluted by water. No cutting with H20 equals higher ABVs (typically), which means this whiskey is often described as hot and can easily leave you flush.

When it comes to cask strength, there’s no exact ABV or proof that denotes what that is — it’s simply whatever the ABVs are when the whiskey comes out of the barrel. This means it could technically be anywhere from 45 percent to 60 percent and well above (again, most cask proof offerings are on the higher end of the ABV spectrum). In general, these are potent and warming expression — just what you need as the weather turns.

Below, you’ll find 10 of our favorite cask strength bourbons ranked. Some are more well-known and others are underrated expressions. We literally like them all (some better than others, but all palates are different). Make sure to click on the prices if you’re intrigued by the tasting notes.

10) Pinhook Bourbon Country Cask Strength

ABV: 57.65%

Average Price: $55

The Whiskey:

Annually, Pinhook drops new rye or bourbon to pay tribute to a thoroughbred horse. Each expression is blended and proofed to be one-of-a-kind. Its award-winning Bourbon Country Cask Strength has a mash bill of 75 percent corn, 20.5 percent rye, and 4.5 percent malted barley. It’s a potent 115.3 proof that manages to be surprisingly smooth.

Tasting Notes:

On the nose, you’ll find hints of candied orange peels, caramel candy, maple syrup, and nutty pecans. The palate is filled with notes of cinnamon sugar, buttery caramel, vanilla beans, and a slightly nutty sweetness that warms you up at the very end.

Bottom Line:

This whiskey might not have the name recognition of many of the other cask strength whiskeys on this list, but it definitely shouldn’t be missed.

9) Bulleit Barrel Strength

ABV: 60%
Average Price: $59.99

Why This Bottle?

Bulleit is well-known for its value bourbons and ryes. Its award-winning Bulleit Barrel Strength isn’t to be missed with its uncut, unfiltered, straight from the barrel proof and flavor. It’s made in single batches to guarantee the richest, sweetest, most mellow sipping whiskey regardless of the high proof. The ABV various based on batch, but it’s between 120 and 125 proof.

Tasting Notes:

This whiskey opens with subtle holiday spices, charred oak, and a ton of cinnamon, butterscotch, and vanilla flavors. The palate is loaded with maple syrup, toasted marshmallows, cloves, cinnamon sugar, and oak. It all comes to a crescendo with a warming, dry, sticky toffee pudding finish.

Bottom Line:

Like with many of the other expressions on this list, this is the type of bottle you enjoy after you’ve already tried Bulleit’s lesser ABV expressions.

8) Old Ezra Extra Aged

ABV: 58.5%

Average Price: $75

The Whiskey:

Started in 1957, Ezra Brooks is currently distilled in Bardstown, Kentucky (along with Rebel Bourbon, David Nicholson, and Blood Oath) at Lux Row Distillers. Its Extra Aged expression is a straight bourbon that spends seven years in new, charred American oak barrels before being bottled at cask strength.

Tasting Notes:

Complex aromas of cinnamon, charred oak, dried cherries, and slight spice are prevalent on the nose. Sipping it reveals flavors of raisins, more cherries, oaky wood, caramel apples, and vanilla. The finish is long, warming, and ends with a nice mix of spice and sweetness.

Bottom Line:

The phrase “extra aged” is a bit misleading since this whiskey is only aged for seven years. But with a complex flavor profile, that’s definitely long enough.

7) Maker’s Mark Cask Strength

ABV: 55%

Average Price: $50

The Whisky:

It’s not hard to understand the appeal of Maker’s Mark. The original expression is cheap, flavorful, and always the same. That’s all well and good, but the cask strength version is where it’s at. It’s barrel-proof, non-chill-filtered, and filled with spice, caramel, and other rich flavors.

Tasting Notes:

On the nose, you’ll find bold aromas of crème Brulee, oak, slight spice, and subtle smoke. The taste is rich, flavorful, and loaded with vanilla beans, creamy caramel, and just a hint of wintry spice. It all ends with a nice, slightly dry, caramel finish.

Bottom Line:

Once you’ve tried Maker’s Mark (and we’re sure you have), it’s time to move on to the bolder, more robust cask strength version.

6) Wild Turkey Rare Breed

ABV: 58.4%

Average Price: $50

The Whiskey:

Bourbon drinkers and bartenders alike rave about this award-winning bourbon. Made with a blend of six, eight, and 12-year-old small batch bourbons, it’s known just as much for its high proof as it is for its sweet, nutty, caramel, and slightly spicy flavor profile.

Tasting Notes:

The nose is very spicy (in a good way) with hints of cracked black pepper, charred wood, and toasted vanilla beans. Sipping it brings forth notes of oaky wood, buttery caramel, vanilla, and peppery rye. The finish is a great, warming combination of peppery spice and sweetness.

Bottom Line:

While some of the expressions on this list are hard to come by, you can pretty much find Wild Turkey Rare Breed at any liquor store. It doesn’t at all take away from the appeal and quality.

5) Little Book

ABV: 60%
Average Price: $150

The Story:

Whiskey drinkers who lean in the higher proof range have loved Booker’s for years. But while this expression could easily find a place on this list, today we’re instead turning our attention to Little Book. The most recent version of this limited-run whiskey is “The Road Home.” It’s Freddie Noe’s tribute to his grandfather using a recipe that blends 9-year-old Basil Hayden’s, nine-year-old Knob Creek, 11-year-old Bookers, and 12-year-old Baker’s.

Tasting Notes:

The nose is a symphony of cloves, cinnamon, and other baking spices as well as butterscotch and toasted vanilla beans. The flavor is all vanilla, caramel corn, dried cherries, and a nice, pleasing, warming kick of oaky spice on the final sip.

Bottom Line:

If you’re a fan of Jim Beam’s small batch expressions, but you can’t just choose one, grab a bottle of Little Book instead. It’s artfully blended and encompasses all the brand has to offer.

4) Kings County Barrel Strength

ABV: 64%

Average Price: $100

The Whiskey:

This award-winning bourbon is pulled straight from the barrel. Depending on the batch, it’s aged between two and five (and even longer) years and is between 116 and 128 proof. It’s well-known for its bold, intense, but still mellow, and highly drinkable flavor.

Tasting Notes:

The nose is highlighted by scents of toasted marshmallows, caramel candy, woody oak, slight peppery spice, and dried fruits. The palate has hints of dried cherries, cinnamon, pipe tobacco, and toffee before finishing with a nice combination of spice and vanilla.

Bottom Line:

Kings County is making a name for itself in the whiskey world. If you’ve yet to try any of its expressions, now is the time.

3) Weller Full Proof

ABV: 57%

Average Price: $400

The Whiskey:

The Weller name is a big deal in the whiskey world. Many of the brand’s expressions are highly sought after and sometimes they become unicorn bottles. Weller Full Proof demands a lot on the aftermarket and many drinkers believe that with its non-chill-filtered, wheated profile, it’s worth it.

Tasting Notes:

Its nose leans heavily on dried cherries, raisins, and caramel apples. The palate is flavored with butterscotch, chocolate fudge, oak, dried fruits, and lingering, warming spices at the finish.

Bottom Line:

Weller Full Proof isn’t always easy to come by and when you do, you’re likely to spend a little more for a bottle. If you’re okay with that, grab one and savor it. This is a complex, special, and, yes, warming dram.

2) Angel’s Envy Cask Strength

ABV: 62.3%

Average Price: $250

The Whiskey:

This limited-edition, award-winning bourbon is only released once per year (in limited quantities). Made using hand-selected barrels, it’s 120 plus proof but manages to be nuanced and filled with chocolate, vanilla, and other rich flavors.

Tasting Notes:

Breathe in the aromas of fresh leather, charred oak, slight spices, and dried fruits. On the palate, you’ll find raisins, dried cherries, candied orange peels, pipe tobacco, and woody oak. The finish is dry, filled with pleasing heat, with slight toffee and fruit at the end.

Bottom Line:

Similar to Maker’s Mark, if you’ve tried Angel’s Envy aged in port casks, you might want to step it up and try this version. That is, if you can get your hands on a bottle.

1) Stagg Jr.

ABV: 63.2%

Average Price: $150

The Whiskey:

Named for whiskey pioneer George T. Stagg, Stagg, Jr. is uncut, unfiltered, and matured for almost ten years before bottling at cask strength. It has a low rye mash bill that makes it supremely sippable and memorable.

Tasting Notes:

The nose is complex with notes of dried fruits, oak, orange peels, caramel corn, and cinnamon sugar. The palate is all caramel apples, fudge, dried cherries, and a gentle, nutty sweetness throughout. It ends with a nice dry, warming finish.

Bottom Line:

Stagg, Jr. is a highly sought-after bottle, and it deserves the praise it receives. It’s bold, uncut, but surprisingly mellow as well. Clearly, it’s my personal favorite this time of year.

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With the notable exception of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings defying box office exceptions, things have not been great for the movie theater industry since the coronavirus pandemic threw Hollywood into disarray all the way back in March 2020. Granted, Black Widow and F9 were modest hits, but they were short of their pre-pandemic potential, and much momentum that was returning to the box office went out the window as the Delta variant started spiking cases in July.

In an effort to turn the tide, AMC Theaters has launched a new $25 million national ad campaign starring Nicole Kidman. It’s an interesting choice given that Kidman has been predominantly starring in prestige TV shows as of late, and also, the sneak peak video shows her strolling into a theater maskless to watch a movie while we’re still in the middle of a pandemic.

After debuting the campaign on Wednesday, people were quick to let AMC know what they thought of its baffling attempt to lure people into movie theaters as COVID cases continue to rage across the country.

However, not all of the reactions were negative. AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron also tweeted out the Kidman video and was greeted by possible retail investors, who praised the campaign with a level of intensity normally reserved for Elon Musk:

The internet’s weird, man.

(Via AMC Theaters)

Despite portraying lovable-yet-bumbling accountant Kevin Malone on the hit NBC comedy series The Office, actor Brian Baumgartner is proving he’s anything but bad with money. While some of us picked up knitting during the pandemic, Baumgartner is one the many celebrities who turned to cameo as a fun way to pass the time, spread some joy to his fans, and earn a bit of money. However, Cameo CEO Steven Galanis has revealed that what started as Baumgartner “just giving it a try” quickly catapulted him to being one of the app’s top-grossing performers.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, just last year Baumgartner earned “over $1 million” making appearances and taking fan requests on Cameo. Considering the star charges $195 per message (and Cameo takes a hefty 25% of each commission) this means Baumgartner delivered at least 6,500 messages to his fans last year — a pretty staggering feat if you ask me. While it might seem shocking to hear Baumgartner top the list when so many A-list celebrities and major sports stars are heavily featured on Cameo’s front page, there’s no underestimating just how much folks adore The Office.

Despite his success, however, Baumgartner has remained endearingly humble about it all. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Baumgartner “credits his success to the staying power of the show and the fact that during the pandemic ‘people wanted to make a connection.’” He then added his success is “not really about [him],” he’s just “the person who gets two people together.”

Canadian jazz ensemble BadBadNotGood announced earlier this summer that they’d be returning shortly with Talk Memory, their first new album in five years. Following up on the exciting news, the trio now share another preview of the effort with “Bedside April.”

Much like the rest of their catalog, BadBadNotGood’s “Bedside April” is a swirling instrumental number. It combines the trio’s jazz background with dizzying chords to create a full-on psychedelic fever dream.

In a statement alongside the “Bedside April” video, director Camille Summers-Valli shared their experience working with horses:

“There was really special energy around this video. The band wanted to do something with horses and equestrians. That’s where this begun. Funnily enough, I am petrified of horses. But it felt like a good way to overcome my fears. Subconsciously through a process of reading, finding references and discussing with my team, I started to piece together the puzzle of what this video could be. We shot this in Georgia; where the casting was incredible. The horse also was wonderful. So strong and majestic, we just wanted to do this beautiful creature justice. The magic aligned, so many great hard working people pulled this video together.”

Watch BadBadNotGood’s “Bedside April” video above and find their 2021/2022 tour dates below.

12/08/2021 — Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre
12/09/2021 — Edmonton, AB @ Midway
12/10/2021 — Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theatre
12/12/2021 — Victoria, BC @ Capitol Ballroom
12/13/2021 — Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
12/17/2021 — Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
12/18/2021 — Ottawa, ON @ Bronson Centre
12/19/2021 — Quebec City, QC @ Imperial Bell
12/22/2021 — Toronto, ON @ History
03/07/2022 — Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
03/08/2022 — Madison, WI @ Majestic Theatre
03/10/2022 — Chicago, IL @ Metro
03/11/2022 — Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
03/12/2022 — Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Ballroom
03/14/2022 — Boston, MA @ Royale
03/16/2022 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Steel
03/18/2022 — Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
03/19/2022 — Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
03/22/2022 — Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
03/24/2022 — Austin, TX @ Emo’s
03/25/2022 — Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
03/26/2022 — Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
11/18/2022 — Dublin, IE @ Olympia
11/19/2022 — Stockholm, SE @ Nalen
11/21/2022 — Oslo, NO @ Vulkan
11/22/2022 — Copenhagen, DK @ VEGA
11/24/2022 — Hamburg, DE @ Markthalle
11/25/2022 — Berlin, DE @ Huxleys
11/28/2022 — Vienna, AT @ Ottakringer Brauerei
11/29/2022 — Munich, DE @ Muffathalle
11/30/2022 — Zurich, CH @ X–Tra
12/02/2022 — Utrecht, NL @ Ronda
12/03/2022 — Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique
12/04/2022 — Cologne, DE @ Carlswerk Victoria
12/06/2022 — London, UK @ Brixton Academy
12/07/2022 — Paris, FR @ Le Trianon
12/09/2022 — Birmingham, UK @ O2 Institute
12/10/2022 — Manchester, UK @ Albert Hall
12/11/2022 — Bristol, UK @ Academy 1
12/13/2022 — Glasgow, UK @ QMU

Talk Memory is out 10/8 via XL. Pre-order it here.

Actor Michael K. Williams was found dead in his apartment in Brooklyn earlier this week. Williams, who was 54, earned praise for his work in numerous films and television shows, but as evidenced by the number of tributes that poured in in the aftermath of his passing, his most beloved work came as Omar Little on The Wire.

Williams starred on the HBO program from 2002-08, portraying a hold-up man who is frequently cited in conversations of the greatest characters in television history. The show was famously based out of Baltimore, and during a game played by the city’s Major League Baseball team on Tuesday, one of the Orioles’ broadcasters used a moment to nod towards Williams’ performance.

Austin Hayes stepped to the plate in the bottom of the third inning for the O’s and hit a two-run homer. While he was rounding the bases, Orioles announcer Kevin Brown stated Omar’s most famous line: “You come at the king, you best not miss.”

Baltimore would go on to win the game, 7-3, with Hayes’ 16th dinger of the season playing a big role in propelling them to the win. As for Brown, kudos to him for being able to slide this subtle but pretty great tribute to Williams into his call of the game.

Welcome to SNX DLX, our weekly roundup of the best sneaker drops to hit the market. We are no longer in the summer sneaker season and… what’s this? A week that finally isn’t dominated by Nike? This year, that’s been virtually unheard of — Nike has been consistently killing it week after week — but this time they struggled to even make our list. Great news for fans of sneakers that don’t have a big Swoosh on them.

This week brings some footwear more geared towards the chill months of fall, like a new Crocs collaboration with Tokyo-based label BEAMS or Supreme’s linkup with Clarks Originals. But if you love more traditional fits, we’ve still got you covered thanks to some dope drops from New Balance, Adidas, and Joe Freshgoods. If you’re missing the Nike love, we’re sure the brand will be back in full force by next week.

For now, let’s dive into this week’s best.

Crocs x BEAMS Classic Clog

I can’t tell if this piece of footwear is a genuine Outdoor iteration of Crocs omnipresent clogs, or if this is some kind of joke. This team-up with BEAMS sees the rubber clog retrofitted with a water-resistant nylon upper, adjustable comfort strap, and pouches, and sits atop a Croslite insole and a rugged outsole designed for comfort across all terrains.

But who is wearing this thing to the hiking trail? It looks like an easy way to get your toe severed by a sharp falling rock. The BEAMS Classic Clog features three different colorways, an army olive colorway, a more industrial black, and grey makeup, or a traditional khaki and gray design.

The Crocs x BEAMS All-Terrain Classic Clogs are out now for a retail price of $89 in a full-size run. Pick up a pair exclusively at Size?.

Supreme x Clarks Originals Wallabee

If you want to tell somebody that we’re no longer in the summer season without saying a word, show them a picture of Supreme and Clarks Originals Wallabee, because this shit wouldn’t fly in the summer. Dropping in four colorways that include salmon, lime green, black, and beige, this Supreme branded Wallabee features a premium suede upper with a woven pattern design and leather lining atop a crepe sole.

Our first instinct is to call this thing ugly but in a world where everyone is wearing Crocs, there is something more dignified about this design.

The Supreme x Clarks Originals Wallabee is set to drop on September 9th for an unannounced price. Pick up a pair exclusively at the Supreme webstore.

Levi’s x New Balance 990v3

Levi’s and New Balance have linked up once again this week for a double sneaker drop of the Made in USA 990v3. This collaboration features two colorways — Mallard Blue and Elephant Skin — that combine cow and hairy suede with Levi’s premium denim detailing atop a comfort-focused ENCAP midsole. It’s a new American classic!

The Levi’s x New Balance 990v3 is set to drop on September 9th for a retail price of $219. Pick up a pair via the New Balance webstore.

Joe Freshgoods x New Balance 990v3 Outside Clothes

Not feeling the understated design of that Levi’s collaboration? New Balance has still got you! The same silhouette, the 990v3, is also getting the Joe Freshgood’s treatment this week with the Made in USA 990v3 Outside Clothes.

Inspired by Joe’s childhood memories of playing tag in the summer and being told by his mother that he smelled like “outside,” the Outside Clothes features comfortable cushioning, meant for long days outdoors, cotton laces, the words “Outside” and “Clothes” embroidered on each sneaker’s heel and subtle reflective detailing.

It’s yet another playful and fun design from Freshgoods, who always delivers.

The New Balance x Joe Freshgoods Outside Clothes is set to drop on September 10th for a retail price of $219. Pick up a pair exclusively at the New Balance webstore.

Adidas x Size? Campus 80s Fight Club

Sneaker retailer Size? has a dope tradition of releasing sneaker’s inspired by their favorite ‘90s films. Last year we got a Superstar that paid homage to Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet and now this year we’re getting a sneaker that breaks the one rule of Fight Club — talking about Fight Club. I mean it says “Fight Club” right under the translucent sole, that wasn’t an explicit rule in the movie, but we’re pretty sure that’s not allowed.

The Fight Club utilizes Adidas’ Campus ’80 silhouette and features an asymmetric design which is a nod to the split personality of the movie’s protagonist. The right shoe reps Pitt’s Tyler Durden, borrowing the character’s distinctive shirt pattern while the left shoe features a more bookish and nerdy styling, a reference to Norton’s Narrator character. It’s a dope release whether you’re a fan of the movie or not and features a full-size run.

The Adidas x Size? Fight Club Campus ’80 is set to drop on Friday, September 10th for a retail price of $137. Pick up a pair exclusively at Size?.

Marc Jacobs x Dr. Martens 1460 Heaven

Nothing else exudes ‘90s grittiness quite like a pair of Dr. Martens, but if that stock design isn’t quite enough for you, Dr. Martens has linked up with Marc Jacobs this week for a high fashion iteration of the Dr. Martens boot that looks straight out of a NiN music video and comes accompanied by an apparel collection simply dubbed “Heaven.”

Featuring a Crocodile leather upper with an extra glossy sheen, an extra chunky sole, and daisy-shaped eyelets, the Marc Jacobs Dr. Marten comes equipped with a double-headed teddy lace charm and that iconic Dr. Martens yellow stitching. The boot drops in a high-top, mid-rise, and low-rise style.

The Marc Jacobs x Dr. Martens 1460 Heaven is set to drop on September 9th for a retail price of $200. Pick up a pair at the Dr. Martens or Marc Jacobs webstore.

Yeezy QNTM Onyx

I’d like to believe that the Onyx Yeezy QNTM was intended to drop alongside Ye’s latest album DONDA considering its all-black design matches the album cover, but it’s hard to make sense of anything Kanye does these days. Maybe this was meant to be a companion piece to DONDA or maybe it’s just a coincidence… who knows?

At the end of the day, it doesn’t really matter because if you like Triple Black colorways and love all things Yeezy you’re probably going to go more nuts for this all-black iteration on the QNTM than you did for DONDA.

The Yeezy QNTM Onyx is set to drop on September 10th for a retail price of $250. Pick up a pair at the Adidas webstore,Yeezy Supply, or aftermarket sites like GOAT or Flight Club.

Air Max 90 Sanddrift

If you’re looking for proof of the end of summer, look no further than this muted take on the Air Max 90. A colorway this understated and earthy never would’ve been offered up in the brighter summer months but that doesn’t mean this design is something you should sleep on.

Featuring a suede and leather upper with TPU accents, stitched overlays, and a waffle outsole, the Sanddrift combines Hemp, Summit White, and Sandrift for an iteration of the Air Max 90 that will pair brilliantly with your fall fits.

The Air Max 90 Sanddrift is set to drop on September 10th for a retail price of $140. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

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Lorde has been one of pop’s most revered figures of the past decade, but the way she sees it, she’s not really “built for the pop star life.”

She established and explained that stance in a new Vogue feature, in which she says:

“I’m great at my job, but I’m not sure I’m the man for the job. I’m a highly sensitive person. I’m not built for pop star life. To have a public-facing existence is something I find really intense and is something I’m not good at. That natural charisma is not what I have. I have the brain in the jar. But for whatever reason, people have allowed me to say, ‘Okay, I’m going to come and do the thing — do the shoot, do the red carpet, speak to the journalists, put the music out,’ and when I’ve done it to the point of total exhaustion, when I have completely quenched that thirst, I’m going to go home, and you’re not going to see me for two or three or four years. I’ll be doing the other thing, which is being there for every single birthday and dinner party and cooking every single meal and going on every single walk and taking every single bath. And when I’ve done that, and I’m like, all right, that’s enough of that for a little while, I’ll come back again.”

Ophelia Mikkelson Jones, a friend of Lorde and the photographer who snapped the Solar Power album art photo, shared her thoughts on that assessment, saying, “I totally agree and disagree with Ella that she’s not suited for celebrity. She’s a shy and reserved woman, but she has this incredible intelligence. She’s so alert, always awake and watching, and she has the most insane memory. I’m stoked by the idea that someone in her position would have these qualities, and they also make her a great friend.”

Find the full profile here.

The downfall of disgraced, fake-deep-voiced Theranos ex-CEO Elizabeth Holmes culminates this week in her fraud trial, which began on Tuesday. She faces over a dozen federal charges (including wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud), all tied to false claims about Theranos’ blood testing lab services that were (allegedly) known by Holmes to likely provide inaccurate results.

If convicted, Holmes (who was, at age 30, the head of a company valued at upwards of $9 billion) could face up to 20 years in prison, yet her whole public persona has been such a charade that it’s unclear exactly what has been happening outside a California courthouse in San Jose. This was definitely not happening inside the building.

As Law 360 reporter Dorothy Atkins wrote, though, when Holmes arrived, she was swarmed by cameras. Not only that, but “[t]hree of her fans tr[ied] to catch a glimpse without losing their spot in line.”

The natural question here is this: does Elizabeth Holmes really have a fandom? Also are these paid… fans? Uh, are these.. cosplayers?

It’s not out of the realm of possibility that they’re cosplayers or admirers or whatever, since Holmes’ carefully crafted image did make for an easy Halloween costume a few years ago.

Also, this: