Vaughn Lowery is a native of Detroit and the youngest of five siblings, a graduate of Cornell University's ILR School. Core duties: global diversification strategy, production management, and ecological implementation. The grandson of the late civil rights defender and recipient of the presidential medal of freedom, Joseph Lowery. Lastly, a distinguished member of the Alpha Phi Alphi Fraternity, Incorporated (Alpha Chapter).
As WNBA All-Star Weekend takes over Indianapolis, the National Basketball Retired Players Association (NBRPA) and Beyond the Game Health will host a powerful and purposeful celebration: the 2025 WNBA Legends Brunch: Brunch, Ball & Wellness.
This private brunch will bring together retired WNBA legends, current players, and wellness leaders for an inspiring morning that honors the women who built the league, while also centering health equity, healing, and Black women’s wellness.
• Rushia Brown – Inaugural member of the WNBA, founder of the Women’s Professional Basketball Alumnae Association, Manager of Team and Player Development – Los Vegas Aces • Shamikka Marty, BCPA – Co-Founder of Beyond The Game Health, Motivational Speaker, Healthcare Advocate and Cybersecurity Expert • Nadia E. Miller– Co-founder of Pink4Ever, host of Beyond the Pink Ribbon Radio Show, and a 17-year survivor of breast cancer.
Some of the confirmedplayers that are expected to attend: Cameron Ballard, Rushia Brown, Syvlia Crawley Spann, Kaela Davis, Antonio Davis, Marie Ferdinand Harris, Kym Hampton, Fran Harris, Deanna Jackson, Leslie Johnson, Danielle McCulley, and Imani McGee Stafford.
The event will take place this Saturday, July 19, 2025, between 11:00am – 2:00 pm.
• Celebrate the legacy and contributions of retired WNBA athletes • Highlight the urgent need for equitable healthcare and support for Black women in and beyond sports • Provide a space for rest, recognition, and radical care during All-Star Weekend
Pressure’s on! The Icy Girl Saweetie is back in her bag and hotter than ever. The multi-hyphenate, Grammy-nominated artist, style icon, and global trendsetter returns with a flawless new EP, HELLA PRESSURE, on August 1 and a sizzling single, “boffum” (pronounced bow-fum), a high-energy banger produced by Grammy-winning hitmaker J White Did It. Listen HERE via Warner Records.
Built around a hypnotic bassline, slick Bay Area bounce, and her signature West Coast swag, “boffum” brings Saweetie back to her hyphy roots—with a modern-day twist. Laced with slick talk, savage punchlines, and Saweetie’s own slang-laced dialect, the track is playful, powerful, and primed to take over every speaker from the club to the cookout.
With her forthcoming EP HELLA PRESSURE, Saweetie is reminding the world she’s not just in the conversation- she is the conversation. Stay tuned for the official “boffum” music video and more music dropping soon.
The cover art says it all—Saweetie’s ‘Icy Hot’ juxtaposition is on full display as she stuns in a bikini with snow white fur, diamonds, and a luxe trapper hat with a bold red visor. Saweetie embodies the spirit of her new single “boffum,” meaning both of ‘em. She’s a bold, confident woman who doesn’t have to choose between sides because she’s all of it, all at once.
“New music? New era? Why not boffum?” Saweetie teases. “This track is all about embracing your duality and owning every side of who you are. I’m so excited for the ICY Gang to hear it, and I can’t wait to finally share the project I’ve been working on.”
This latest chapter follows a series of major milestones that have cemented Saweetie’s place in music and culture. With nearly 6 billion global streams, she’s delivered chart-topping hits like the platinum-certified “Tap In,” the 4x platinum smash “My Type,” and the multi-platinum anthem “Best Friend” featuring Doja Cat, which earned her two GRAMMY® nominations. Beyond music, Saweetie has landed roles in STARZ’s BMF and the fashion comedy Idiotka, which premiered at SXSW, as well as secured high-profile brand partnerships with McDonald’s, MAC, Postmates, NYX, Corona Premier, True Religion and more.
Whether through her viral moments, bold fashion statements, or community-driven initiatives, Saweetie continues to shape the culture—and with “boffum,” she’s turning up the temperature and stepping fully into her power.
THANK THE TIKTOK COMMUNITY FOR VIRAL SUCCESS AND NEWFOUND POPULARITY
FRANCIS’ ONCE OBSCURE 1962 SONG “PRETTY LITTLE BABY” HAS BEEN FEATURED IN MORE THAN 17 MILLION CREATES TOTALING OVER 27 BILLION VIEWS GLOBALLY ON TIKTOK ALONE
“PRETTY LITTLE BABY” REMIXED BY GERMAN DANCE DUO LIZOT
“PRETTY LITTLE BABY” NOW AVAILABLE DIGITALLY FOR THE FIRST TIME IN FRENCH, GERMAN, ITALIAN, SPANISH AND SWEDISH, JOINING PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE JAPANESE VERSION
Following the remarkable resurgence of Connie Francis’ once obscure 1962 song “Pretty Little Baby,” the legendary singer and actress has joined TikTok, the social media platform that continues to propel the song to viral success around the world. Her first post is a heartfelt thanks to the TikTok community for her newfound popularity with the TikTok generation that has left her “flabbergasted and excited.”
Tracy Gardner, TikTok’s Global Head of Music Business development, said: “The huge viral success of ‘Pretty Little Baby’ is the perfect example of the power of music discovery on TikTok. Thanks to the TikTok community, this little-known track from the 1960s has been given a new lease of life, and has introduced Connie Francis and her incredible legacy to a whole new audience, both on and off the platform.”
On Friday, June 6, Francis was presented with a plaque by Bruce Resnikoff, President & CEO of UMe, the global catalog division of Universal Music Group, on behalf of UMG, in a small ceremony at her home in South Florida to recognize and celebrate this extraordinary musical moment.
“A living legend and groundbreaking trailblazer, Connie Francis has sold more than 200 million records worldwide, was the first woman in history to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 when “Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool” topped the chart in 1960 and in her extraordinary music career had a total of 53 songs appear on the chart. Now at the age of 87 years young we are thrilled and couldn’t be happier that she has her first ‘viral hit’ with ‘Pretty Little Baby,’” said Resnikoff.
“Pretty Little Baby” has just been remixed by German electronic dance music duo LIZOT who put their stamp on the tune by grafting Francis’ instantly recognizable vocals on top of dancefloor-ready production powered up by a pulsating bassline and warm synths. The beat swings from moments of up-tempo ecstasy into a hard-hitting drop, adding a new dimension to the song by infusing it with a rush of energy. It undeniably has all the makings of a bona fide summer club anthem. The “Pretty Little Baby” (LIZOT Remix) is out now via Casablanca Records. Listen here: https://casablanca.lnk.to/PLBLizot
“Pretty Little Baby” is also now available in French (“La Seul Qui T’aime”), German (“Alle Jungen Leute”), Italian (“Baby”), Japanese (“Kawaī Beibi”), Spanish (“Linda Muchachita”) and Swedish (“Sjunger På Svenska”) language versions on the new digital release Pretty Little Baby – International Versions, which brings these vintage rarities, released in their respective countries in 1962, to streaming for the first time. Fans new and old around the globe can now enjoy these delightful versions wherever they stream music and continue the viral trends in a variety of languages. Listen here: https://conniefrancis.lnk.to/PLBINTL
With its infectious, lilting melody and wholesome lyrics of a bygone era, “Pretty Little Baby,” which was never released as a single, has become a viral sensation 63 years after it was first released, with millions of TikTok creators inspired to make videos with the timeless track while showing off their outfits and using it to soundtrack videos of their babies, kids, pets, and more over the past month and a half.
At its peak, “Pretty Little Baby” averaged 600K+ daily creates on TikTok, including posts from celebs and influencers alike, including Kim Kardashian & North West, Kylie Jenner, Brook Monk, Jarred Jermaine, Abbie Herbert, Ariana Greenblatt, Mistermainer, Samara and many more. In the U.S., the song, with a special focus on the lyrics, “You can ask the flowers/I sit for hours/Telling all the bluebirds/The bill and coo birds/Pretty little baby, I’m so in love with you,” hit No. 1 on both TikTok’s Viral 50 and Top 50 charts. Currently it has more than 17 million creates this year totaling over 27 billion views on TikTok alone.
The trending song has crossed over to streaming where it has received more than 30 million streams globally since the song took off last month. “Pretty Little Baby” entered Spotify’s Viral Charts in 65 countries, including the top spot in India, Indonesia, Philippines, Egypt and Morocco and top five in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Singapore, Denmark, Romania and many more.
“Pretty Little Baby” has also reached new peaks at iTunes, entering the Top 5 on the US iTunes Pop Songs Chart and the Top 10 US Overall iTunes Songs chart.
The song broke into Spotify’s Global and U.S. charts for the first time week of May 10, where it hit No. 67 on the Global Top 100 and peaked at No. 85 on the Global Weekly chart, which it has been on for four consecutive weeks. It is currently No. 5 (peaked at No. 2) on the Global Daily Viral Songs chart. As of the week ending April 10, the song was earning just north of 17,000 official streams a week in the U.S., seven weeks later it has increased more than 20,000% to 4 million a week.
Additionally, “Pretty Little Baby” peaked at No. 1 on YouTube Shorts U.S. Daily Chart and No. 2 on the YouTube Shorts Global Daily Chart.
“Pretty Little Baby” was released on Francis’ 1962 album Connie Francis Sings Second Hand Love & Other Hits, which peaked at No. 111 on the Billboard Top LPs chart. The song was released as the B-side to the single “I’m Gonna Be Warm This Winter” in the U.K., Norway, India, Denmark and South Africa, among other countries, owing to her international fame and universal appeal. More than six decades later, Francis has enchanted a completely new generation with her timeless voice and this charming, nostalgic tune.
One Night Only with Alex Warren: Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Brew Up a Private Experience for More Than 100 Fans One Night Only with Alex Warren
For one night only this fall, Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks will host an intimate concert with breakout artist Alex Warren, best known for his No. 1 hit “Ordinary,” to celebrate music, travel, and coffeehouse culture. After launching a loyalty partnership last year, Starbucks and Marriott Bonvoy have been fueling members’ passions by offering exclusive benefits to those with linked accounts, such as earning Double Stars at Starbucks while staying at participating Marriott Bonvoy properties and unlocking unique perks like the opportunity to attend this intimate concert with Alex Warren using Marriott Bonvoy points.
On September 27, 2025, the rising star will take the stage at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in New York City to perform several songs from his upcoming debut album, “You’ll Be Alright Kid.” Prior to the show, Alex will join the attendees for a cocktail reception where he will test his barista skills by debuting a limited-edition Starbucks Reserve beverage inspired by Starbucks and Marriott Bonvoy.
GET IN WITH MARRIOTT BONVOY MOMENTS
Starting July 29 at 2:00 p.m. (ET), fans will have the chance to win access to the experience through the Marriott Bonvoy Moments platform, which allows members to bid and redeem their points for unrivaled experiences matched to their interests. The Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Present: One Night with Alex Warren Moments packages include:
1-Point Drops: Marriott Bonvoy will release 100 1-Point Drop packages – the largest 1-Point package offering in the program’s history – allowing an incredible 100 members to secure access for themselves and a guest to attend the Alex Warren experience for one single Marriott Bonvoy point.
Auction Packages: Those who miss out on the 1-Point Drop packages can bid Marriott Bonvoy points on 10 auction packages for a chance to attend this exclusive event with a guest.
HOW TO EARN POINTS
July 21-27, 2025, is Marriott Bonvoy Week at participating Starbucks locations, giving Starbucks Rewards and Marriott Bonvoy members with linked loyalty accounts an opportunity to turn cups of coffee into points to redeem once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Members can earn up to 100 Marriott Bonvoy points when they make three qualifying transactions at participating Starbucks locations, helping them get one step closer to enjoying the evening with Alex Warren.
MARRIOTT BONVOY AND STARBUCKS REWARDS SWEEPSTAKES
Members with linked Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks accounts will also have an opportunity to win entry to the private experience through the Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks Rewards Sweepstakes. Each of the four grand prize packages will include access to the show for the winner and a guest, a two-night hotel stay in New York City, roundtrip airfare and transportation for two, $1,000 cash prize, and access to an exclusive meet and greet with Alex Warren. Eligible customers in the U.S. can enter the sweepstakes between July 30 and August 13.
Marriott Bonvoy and Starbucks invite fans to learn more about the incredible experience and the partnership at starbucks.marriott.com.
ABOUT MARRIOTT BONVOY
Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel platform, connects travelers to the people, places, and passions they love through an extraordinary collection of hotels and experiences worldwide. The platform features over 30 hotel brands and 10,000 destinations, including the largest collection of luxury offerings, distinctive boutique properties, premium home rentals, and more, providing renowned hospitality across the globe. With unrivaled access to the best in entertainment, culinary, sports, outdoor adventure, arts, culture, and more, Marriott Bonvoy offers transformative travel experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Marriott Bonvoy membership is free and unlocks unique benefits including the ability to earn points through travel and everyday activities, like purchases with co-branded credit cards. Members can redeem their points for free stays, experiences and more. Visitmarriottbonvoy.com for more information and download the Marriott Bonvoy app here. Travelers can connect with Marriott Bonvoy onInstagram, TikTok, YouTube, and Marriott Bonvoy Insiders.
ABOUT STARBUCKS
Since 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality arabica coffee. Today, with more than 40,000 stores worldwide, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique Starbucks Experience to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at about.starbucks.com or starbucks.com.
ABOUT ALEX WARREN
Burgeoning pop artist Alex Warren is one of 2025’s breakout stars worldwide. Now boasting an impressive over 2.4B total career streams and over 53M monthly listeners on Spotify, his hit single “Ordinary,” released in February, recently certified Platinum by RIAA, is taking over the world. With over 613 million streams and counting, the song reigns at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the 6th week and #1 on the Billboard Global 200 songs chart for the 10th week. The song is also currently #1 across the Global 200 Ex US, and Top 40 Radio. The track also spent 13 weeks at #1 on the UK songs chart. Off the heels of the success of ‘Ordinary,’ Warren is gearing up to release You’ll Be Alright, Kid this July. The album will feature all the songs on You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), released last fall, alongside 10 entirely new tracks. Amongst these new tracks are Warren’s smash hit “Ordinary,” “Bloodline (with Jelly Roll),” and his newest release “On My Mind (with ROSE)”. While You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) focuses on dealing with grief, You’ll Be Alright, Kid turns the page with healing, resilience and optimism.
Alex has delivered soul bearing performances of the track making his award show debut at the 2025 American Music Awards, his late-night television debut on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ performing an acoustic rendition with Ed Sheeran in an underplay at Coachella and joining Jelly Roll during Stagecoach. Adding to his accolades, Alex was named Billboard’s January Chartbreaker with his track “Burning Down” with Joe Jonas joining for a reimagined version. The single marked Alex’s first time breaking onto the Billboard Hot 100, has now amassed over 185 million streams, and reached #1 on the global charts in 8 countries. He follows his record-breaking success with live shows as he recently wrapped his sold out, headlining Cheaper Than Therapy Global Tour, hitting 47 cities across Europe and North America. He extended the tour to add 15 more shows later this summer.
In 2024, Warren released his acclaimed full-length debut album, You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1), which instantly skyrocketed onto charts around the world. The album is further highlighted by Warren’s global success with another standout platinum certified track, “Carry You Home,” which has garnered nearly half a billion streams worldwide. Known for his vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor, Warren has won over fans with these deeply personal singles. He was named to People Magazine’s list of “Talented Emerging Artists Making Their Mark”, Sirius XM’s Artist Accelerator Program, and was named one of 2025’s artists to watch by both Tidal and Amazon Music. Most recently, he was named an iHeart Radio “On The Verge” artist.
LISTEN TO “I CAN’T LOSE” HERE & WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO HERE
“JONAS20: GREETINGS FROM YOUR HOMETOWN” TOUR LAUNCHES ON AUGUST 10TH AT METLIFE STADIUM — ALL TICKETS ON-SALE NOW HERE
GRAMMY®-nominated, multi-platinum superstars Jonas Brothers share their undeniable and anthemic new single “I Can’t Lose,” out now—listen HERE. “I Can’t Lose” paves the way for their much-anticipated new studio album, Greetings From Your Hometown, out next month on August 8th—pre-order/pre-save HERE.
With all the makings of a Jonas Brothers’ classic, “I Can’t Lose” was first featured as the official anthem of ESPN’s Sunday Night Baseball. Last night, the band debuted the music video in partnership with Mastercard in support of Stand Up To Cancer® at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. The video shows the unifying power of music, as the band honors the inspiring ways people stand up to cancer every day—watch it HERE.
“I Can’t Lose” arrives on the heels of Jonas Brothers’ recent single “No Time To Talk.” Featuring an interpolation of the Bee Gees’ iconic “Stayin’ Alive”—which was a staple on the brothers’ musical soundtrack throughout their childhood thanks to their father—the song was produced by Julian Bunetta [Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso”] and Gabe Simon [Lana Del Rey, Noah Kahan, Calum Scott] and is nearing 10 million streams since its release last month. Their upcoming album Greetings From Your Hometown is a return to Jonas Brothers’ New Jersey roots and early sonic influences while growing up, as they celebrate 20 unforgettable years as a band.
Next month, Jonas Brothers will kick off their 2025 JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour at MetLife Stadium on August 10th. The North American tour will feature a dynamic, career-spanning live show that highlights every chapter of the Jonas Brothers’ 20 year journey and their evolution as a band, including solo projects like Nick Jonas & the Administration, Nick Jonas’ solo career, Joe Jonas’ solo career, and DNCE. Select dates will feature special guests Marshmello, The All-American Rejects, and Boys Like Girls, as well as special JONASCON pop-up events for fans following their milestone JONASCON at New Jersey’s American Dream earlier this spring. See the full list of tour dates below, and tickets are available now atticketmaster.com.
Individual details: As many as 30 exterior elements are finished in either Gloss Black or Satin Black, with wheel and paint finish options enabling clients to further personalize OCTA Black
Tough luxury: Ebony Semi-Aniline Leather and KvadratTM interior is offered on Defender for the first time. Soft and tactile finish features exclusive perforation pattern and stitching detail
High-performance hero: Defender OCTA is the toughest, most capable Defender ever, with 626 HP (635PS) Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8 power, 6D Dynamics suspension and OCTA Mode
Rock ‘n’ Roll Star: Defender is the official automotive partner of Oasis Live ’25, transporting the British band on their long-awaited global tour, which starts today
Explore more: View and configure the entire Defender range HERE.
Defender OCTA, the master of performance on- and off-road, has a new, even bolder attitude: Defender OCTA Black.
As many as 30 exterior elements have received black finishes as part of the transformation. Defender OCTA Black is finished in Narvik Black: the truest black in the Defender paint palette. Narvik Black is deep and dark with a gloss finish as standard, but clients can personalize the exterior of their OCTA Black by choosing an optional Matte Protective Film.
The front undershield and rear scuff plates are finished in Satin Black Powder Coat with exposed recovery eyes in Satin Black, while a Gloss Black tow eye cover at the front and Gloss Black quad exhaust tips at the rear provide a contrasting finish. The Land Rover oval on the grille is black with darkened silver script. Even underbody elements feature a Gloss or Satin Black finish, including the cover for the exhaust silencer and center box. A choice of 20-inch forged wheels or 22-inch Gloss Black wheels is available, with black center caps and Shadow Atlas Defender script, while Gloss Black brake calipers feature contrasting Sentient Silver script.
To complement the dramatically dark exterior, Defender OCTA Black’s interior takes tough luxury to a new level. Ebony Semi-Aniline Leather with KvadratTM is introduced to Defender for the first time, bringing a soft and tactile finish to the Performance Seats. They feature unique perforation patterns on the seats, with new stitching detail on the backrests, while the seat backs and armrest hinges are finished in Carpathian Grey – bringing bold finishes to every element.
Across the dashboard, the Cross Car Beam is finished in Satin Black Powder Coat, while an optional Chopped Carbon Fiber finish can be chosen for the interior details – the epitome of tough luxury.
Mark Cameron, Managing Director, Defender, said: “There’s no denying the presence and purpose of Defender OCTA: it’s the tallest and widest Defender, enabling it to tackle even more extreme terrain. The introduction of Defender OCTA Black takes things up a notch. We know our clients love giving their Defenders all-black finishes, so our designers have applied this principle to every possible surface – inside and out – to create the ultimate tough luxury Defender OCTA.”
Defender OCTA is the performance hero of the Defender family, with 626 HP (635PS) 4.4‑litre Twin Turbo mild-hybrid V8 power, innovative 6D Dynamics suspension and a dedicated OCTA Mode for performance off‑road use. It also features Body and Soul Seats (BASS), which allow those in the front row Performance Seats to feel the music they are listening to, as well as hear it. Developed in partnership with industry leader SUBPACTM, and utilizing audio signals from the 700W, 15-speaker, MeridianTM Surround Sound System, this immersive high fidelity vibro-acoustic technology incorporates the same AI optimizing software used by the world’s top recording artists and composers.
Defender OCTA Black benefits from the recent enhancements across the Defender line-up, including a crisp new headlight design with revised signature graphic, and flush rear lights with smoked lenses. Inside, a new 13.1-inch touchscreen provides even more intuitive infotainment control.
Defender OCTA Black joins the standard Defender OCTA, which is now available in two new colorways – Sargasso Blue and Borasco Grey – in addition to Charente Grey and Petra Copper.
Defender is the official automotive partner of Oasis Live ’25, transporting the British band on their long-awaited 41-date global tour, which starts in the UK today.
Jared Hall, born in Nebraska, is the founder of 3AM Luxury, which is more than just a brand: it’s a philosophy, a statement, and an invitation to manifest your highest self through craftsmanship and design. Designer Jared Hall’s vision is reflected in the name 3AM Luxury, which didn’t come about on a whim. Each letter of the name has a complex symbolism.
3 — Vision and awakened creativity are symbolized by the third eye.
A – Perspective and individuality.
M — Mental elevation and manifestation are symbolized by twin pyramids.
The guiding ethos is evident in every piece; from the clean architectural lines of the silhouettes to the personalized engravings found inside each handcrafted bag. All pieces are made in the U.S. using premium materials, a subtle nod to heritage craft in a global market increasingly dominated by mass production.
International Attention
3AM Luxury has begun to attract international attention after launching its sensual, sharply tailored womenswear collection in Monaco, which is unapologetically feminine and deliberately provocative. Hall is determined to reshape how America contributes to the global fashion conversation. ‘I wanted to bring a new vision of designer fashion to the U.S. – to reintroduce elegance, confidence, and personal storytelling into every bag and wallet we produce.’
3AM Luxury challenges the norm of genderless minimalism in high fashion by combining its accessories with short skirts, bold cuts, and tastefully executed sensual sophistication, as well as with more unisex and inclusive apparel. The brand is expanding its global footprint and currently ships worldwide.
Next in line: Paris Fashion Week
On October 4th, Tiffany’s Red Carpet Fashion Show will host 3AM Luxury’s latest collection during Paris Fashion Week.
This event is 3AM Luxury’s official runway debut in Paris, bringing its distinctive American energy and provocative elegance to the world’s fashion capital.
Clipse release their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, LET GOD SORT EM OUT.
Executive-Produced by Pharrell Williams, LET GOD SORT EM OUT features guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Tyler the Creator, Nas, John Legend, The-Dream, Ab-Liva, Stove God Cooks and more.
Critical acclaim has already begun pouring in for LGSEO, with Rolling Stone’s 4-star review proclaiming the album as “brilliant,” the Guardian’s Five-star review hailing it as “one of the albums of the year,” and Stereogum calling it “a statement of the highest order,” a “real-deal event” and “a reclamation of legacy”
Pusha T and Malice released two searing tracks ahead of LET GOD SORT EM OUT – “Ace Trumpets,” and “So Be It” – while grabbing headlines with GQ, The New York Times, Colors and more. In its GQ Hype cover story, GQ proclaimed “The Thornton brothers have set their intentions from the jump with an album title that promises to Let God Sort Em Out…killing all the competition by putting their bid in for Rap Album of the Year.”
Supporting the new album with their first U.S. tour in almost two decades, Clipse have announced the ‘Let God Sort Em Out Tour,’ set to launch on August 3 in Boston, MA. The tour will feature stops in New York, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Houston, Detroit, Chicago and many more, including Pusha T and Malice’s hometown of Virginia Beach, VA.
Tickets and VIP Packages for the Let God Sort Em Out Tour are on sale now at letgodsortemout.com.
For the release of LET GOD SORT EM OUT, Clipse have enlisted an all-star team comprised of longtime collaborators, as well as exciting new partners; LGSEO is produced entirely by Pharrell Williams with artwork and design by KAWS, and will be marketed and distributed in partnership with Roc Nation.
Limited edition vinyl LPs, CDs and exclusive merchandise from KAWS, Verdy, Denim Tears and Carhartt WIP are now available exclusively at the official Clipse shop letgodsortemout.com.
LET GOD SORT EM OUT TRACKLIST:
01 – The Birds Don’t Sing Feat. John Legend & Voices of Fire
02 – Chains & Whips Feat. Kendrick Lamar
03 – P.O.V. Feat. Tyler, The Creator
04 – So Be It Pt. II
05 – Ace Trumpets
06 – All Things Considered Feat. The-Dream & Pharrell Williams
Maserati unveils the new MCPURA super sports car: pure energy, pure elegance, and pure performance. The car is available in coupé and convertible versions, known as Cielo.
Maserati has raised the curtain on the world premiere of the new MCPURA super sports car, an expression of the purest essence of energy and performance, the Trident way. The new masterpiece, 100% made in Italy, was unveiled at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the international event that every year celebrates the most iconic cars and the most extraordinary performance in the evocative setting of the South Downs National Park, West Sussex.
An evolution of the MC20 Halo Car – which in 2020 launched a new era for the brand – the new MCPURA takes up its spirit and amplifies it to its most intense and refined form. The work has focused on the exterior design, materials and interior finishes, but the core remains the same: the powerful and unmistakable 621 HP V6 Nettuno engine, a symbol of Maserati’s passion for performance. After all, MCPURA encompasses everything that makes the Maserati driving experience unique, i.e. the ability to connect driver and car without filters, transmitting the most extreme elegance, exhilarating driving performance, and timeless artisanship.
Pure elegance, character, and emotion. The name itself reveals the essence of a model designed to embody, in its most concentrated form, the most authentic values of the Trident. It is no coincidence that an iconic formula was chosen for the launch campaign: E = MCPURA. Powerful hyperbole, inspired by Einstein’s theory of relativity, which celebrates energy with the capacity to multiply until it becomes a pure expression of excellence.
Santo Ficili, Maserati COO, stated: “With MCPURA, Maserati is once again regaining its rightful place: at the top and in its stomping ground. Both versions – coupé and Cielo – are created at our historic Modena facility, where the heart of the Trident has been beating for nearly 90 years. This is where the entire MCPURA production process takes place: we produce the Nettuno engine, assemble each component, and carry out the most exclusive customization at the Maserati Officine Fuoriserie. Modena is not just our headquarters; it forms part of our identity. We are the oldest automotive marque in the Motor Valley, an area we helped to build and continue to represent around the world. From there, we proudly tell the story of Italian excellence and luxury.”
At Goodwood, the new super sports car was presented in the sophisticated Ai Aqua Rainbow body color – designed as part of the Maserati Fuoriserie Customization Program, in a matte version for the coupé and in gloss for the Cielo – which, in its very name, is reminiscent of light in movement. It is a blue that changes in the sun, producing a rainbow effect. It is inspired by the prism: breaking down white light, then capturing all its facets and creating a unique and pure color. The Trident on the grille and the C-pillar, and the insignia on both sides of the car are in a magenta color with blue mica, making the combination even more elegant. The logo in the same color is also repeated in the middle of the rims, with a specific burnished diamond-cut finish. Finally, the standout features in both cars are the seats in Alcantara Ice, laser-etched to bring out the Trident with brand-new visuals. The resulting image is both futuristic and sporty with a double-sided backing, an iridescent red with blue and an iridescent blue with red, which enhances the forms and takes up the same shades of the exterior details. The “lasered” processing is used to convey three-dimensionality, creating a combination of the sporty elegance of Alcantara.
The color palette available for the MCPURA is eye-catching and evocative; it consists of a selection of different body colors specially designed for the new super sports car, with a strong reference to both the Italian spirit and Maserati’s iconic heritage. Three innovations stand out: the brand-new Devil Orange, a combination of vibrant energy and audacity; and the elegant dual-layer metallic Verde Royale and Night Interaction, two sophisticated and luxurious shades to emphasize the role of MCPURA as the Maserati brand’s new standard-bearer, the epitome of Italian luxury around the world.
The color palette has therefore been further expanded, partly thanks to the multiple possibilities for customization offered by Maserati Fuoriserie Program, including more than thirty body colors, whether solid, metallic, three-layer, four-layer, or matte.
Available immediately in coupé and convertible versions, the new MCPURA has four distinctive features: the carbon-fiber body; the Maserati-patented V6 Nettuno engine; the “Butterfly” doors; and the retractable glass roof, for the convertible version (MCPURA Cielo). Specifically, the carbon-fiber monocoque pairs rigidity and lightness, so much so that the total weight comes in at under 3,307 lbs. Thanks to its power output of 621 HP, it comes out best in class in weight/power ratio: 5.21 lbs. / HP.
MCPURA can also count on the power of the now-iconic V6 Nettuno engine, the result of a true technological revolution, covered by international patents and 100% made at Maserati, which saw the light together with the MC20. Specifically, the 3.0-liter twin-turbo delivers 621 HP at 7,500 rpm and 720 Nm of torque from 3,000 rpm. The power-to-weight ratio is 207 HP/liter. This engine’s secret lies in the innovative pre-chamber combustion system featuring twin spark plugs. This technology is derived from Formula 1 and – thanks to Maserati’s patent – is now available in an engine destined for the road.
The third hallmark of the MCPURA is the “Butterfly” doors, added to improve access to the passenger compartment and simultaneously reveal the carbon-fiber structure of the chassis. Finally, in the Cielo version, MCPURA introduces a retractable roof in polymer-dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) glass, the first to do so in its class, with the ability to switch from opaque to transparent in one second. The onboard experience thus becomes multi-faceted: all-encompassing with the roof closed and opaque; a unique “sky feeling” when the roof is transparent; holistic with the top down.
The MCPURA is produced at the historic Maserati plant on Viale Ciro Menotti, Modena, where in addition to the Nettuno engine, the GT2 Stradale and – from Q4 2025 – the iconic GranTurismo and GranCabrio models are also made. The plant stands out for its innovation and artisanship partly thanks to the Officine Maserati Fuoriserie, a recently opened space dedicated to the most refined customization at the House of the Trident. As such, MCPURA completes its 100% made in Modena path from development to production, all the way to the paintwork of the Fuoriserie versions in the new paint shops.
Maserati S.p.A.
Maserati produces a complete range of unique cars, immediately recognizable for their extraordinary personality. Thanks to their style, technology, and innately exclusive character, they delight the most discerning, demanding tastes and have always been a benchmark for the global automotive industry. A tradition of successful cars, each of them redefining what makes an Italian sports car in terms of design, performance, comfort, elegance, and safety, currently available in more than 70 markets internationally.
Maserati line-up includes the Grecale, the “everyday exceptional” SUV, the GranTurismo, the iconic Italian grand tourer, and the GranCabrio, the new convertible of the Trident; all models characterized by the use of the highest quality materials and excellent technical solutions. A range equipped with 4-cylinder hybrid powertrains – available for Grecale – and V6 petrol, with rear-wheel and four-wheel drive, embodying the performance DNA of the Trident brand. The top of the range is made up of the MC20 super sports car and the MC20 Cielo spyder, powered by the ground-breaking 100% Maserati Nettuno V6 engine, which incorporates F1-derived technologies into the power unit of a standard production car for the first time. The GranTurismo is available with both the high-performance V6 petrol engine, derived from the Nettuno, and a 100% electric version: the GranTurismo Folgore, the first car in the Modena-based brand’s history to adopt this solution. The full-electric range also currently includes the Grecale Folgore, Maserati’s first 100% electric SUV, and the GranCabrio Folgore. Finally, the House of the Trident’s latest addition is the Maserati GT2 Stradale, the road-legal version of the GT2 that took Maserati back to the track in closed-wheel championships. The heart of the new super sports car is the V6 Nettuno engine, reaching 640 CV (471 kW) in the latter configuration. The GT2 Stradale is therefore the most powerful road-going Maserati with an internal combustion engine.
The mission at Maserati is to write the future of mobility in the luxury segment, focusing on its customers’ requests. The Brand, in line with the Stellantis “Dare Forward 2030” strategic plan, is now taking Italian luxury all over the world.
The Nevera R has beaten every performance record previously set by the standard Nevera, establishing new world records in 24 categories and regaining the 0-400-0 km/h (0-249-mph) title, with a time of 25.79 seconds – 2.04 seconds quicker than the previous holder. Once again, the Rimac team has proven that its engineering and design talent is among the best in the world, able to push the limits of performance to create the fastest accelerating production car the world has ever seen — electric or otherwise.
Building on the extraordinary record-breaking legacy of the original Nevera, which famously set 23 performance records in a single day at the Automotive Testing Papenburg (ATP) facility in Germany in 2023, the Nevera R has now surpassed every one of those achievements. Completed in the car’s high-speed mode, and independently verified by Dewesoft, this final validation test ahead of the customer deliveries demonstrates the significant performance gains of the Nevera R.
Most notably, the Nevera R’s new 0-400-0 km/h (0-249-0 mph) record improves on the standard Nevera’s 29.93-second record by 4.14 seconds. The Nevera R achieved a new 0-60 mph time of 1.66 seconds, beating the Nevera’s 1.74-second record, while reaching 100 km/h in just 1.72 seconds compared to 1.81 seconds. At higher speeds, the improvements become even more pronounced, reaching 200 km/h in 3.95 seconds versus 4.42 seconds in Nevera, and to 300 km/h (186 mph) in just 7.89 seconds compared to the Nevera’s 9.22 seconds. The Nevera R topped out at 431.45 km/h (268.2 mph) to set a new record for the fastest EV top speed.
The Nevera R’s performance gains stem from a comprehensive re-engineering of all major components. The enhanced aerodynamic package, featuring a fixed rear wing and enlarged diffuser, generates 15% more downforce while improving aerodynamic efficiency by 10%. New Michelin Cup 2 tires reduce understeer by 10% while increasing lateral grip by 5%, working in conjunction with the next-generation All-Wheel Torque Vectoring system that has been specifically recalibrated to maximize the potential of the high-performance rubber.
The vehicle’s 2,107 hp output, delivered through four individual motors controlled by Rimac’s advanced torque vectoring system, enables the Nevera R to distribute power with unprecedented precision. The system calculates and adjusts power delivery to each wheel 100 times per second, optimizing traction and performance in real-time.
