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Ruby Rose Weighs In on the Sydney Sweeney ‘Christy’ Controversy

It's been a heated week for Sydney Sweeney. After her new movie Christy experienced a historically bad box office opening and harsh reviews, Ruby Rose hit out in a seemingly unprompted social media rant that branded Sweeney a "cretin."Directed by David Michôd, the film follows the real life of female boxing star Christy Martin, as she competed in the ring from 1989 to 2012 and held the WBC female super welterweight title in 2009. The film experienced one of the biggest flops in recent history o...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Thu, 13 Nov 2025 Hypebae
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'The Sims 4' Just Got a Major West African Content Update

The Sims updates are just a part of the routine for avid players of the game, but Electronic Arts' latest refresh for one of their biggest franchises is one for the ages. A free update gives simmers a full haul of West African content across all facets of the game, from clothes and decor to home-cooked meals, house fires not included.EA's gift to the loyal fanbase was created in collaboration with the Pan Africa Gaming Group, alongside members of the Sims' creator network with West African roots...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Fri, 07 Nov 2025 Hypebae
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'Taking Up Space' is London's Latest Pop-Up Celebrating Black-Owned Brands

This Black History Month, The Fashion Blueprint and SwapNation are joining forces to launch "Taking Up Space," a cultural pop-up celebrating Black heritage, creativity and conscious consumption. Hosted at Known Source's Mayfair store in London, the weekend-long event is set to merge fashion, sustainability and community, spotlighting the innovators redefining what it means to consume with intention.The lineup is as dynamic as the message. Expect a showcase of Black-owned fashion labels, a curate...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Sat, 25 Oct 2025 Hypebae
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The TikTok Drama With Sombr and a Fan, Explained

If you've been online at all this last week, you've probably seen mentions of a drama between a fan and the TikTok star-turned-musician, Sombr, flooding your feeds and wondering what that's all about. Allow us to elaborate.Shane Boose is a 20-year-old singer who performs under the stage name Sombr. His music went viral earlier this year, with the single "Undressed" earning him a huge fan base. One of those fans is Megan Tomasic, 25, who took to TikTok after attending one of his concerts in Washi...

info@hypebae.com (Hypebae) Wed, 22 Oct 2025 Hypebae