Lucki and Bleood were robbed in their LA homes; Charlie Kirk statue coming to Times Square; this week in trends; job opportunities; and more
Welcome Digest [7.17.26]
This Week’s Curated Headlines
The Roundups
Music
New Releases:
Matt Proxy —— “teenage genius 3”
Yuke —- Cheetah World 3
B0YG1RL —— “On The Radar Freestyle”
Eartheater —— Heavenly Body: If I’m The Bottle You’re The Message
jackzebra —— “Blessed”
Molly Santana + Chy Cartier —— “Walk”
Artworld
Jill Miller’s HARD RESET: An Eco-Humiliation Ritual at Telematic Media Arts in San Francisco through August 22
The Thorn Stigmata and The Faded Branch of The Crown at Pangée in Montreal through August 22nd
Keith Mayeron’s Peanuts Skating Under the Galaxies at the Aspen Art Museum in Colorado through July 30
Esteban Jefferson + Wiki’s Ancient History at Market Gallery in New York through July 16th
252 Broome St. at Triest in New York through July 18th
Next week: Campus’s Terror Campaign (group show) at O-Town House Gallery in Los Angeles, CA through July 26th
Additionally:
Artist (@taylirxl) made a horse out of barbed wire as a memorial for his horse that died from cancer
World Stress Test by @damn__true presents Earth as a stretched image under constant tension
Fashion
Brands begin initial preparation gearing up for New York Fashion week
Vivienne Westwood launches new FW26 campaign, captured by Jurgen Teller
Brandon Tan has been appointed as GQ’s Global Fashion Director
Bottega Veneta appoints LVMH Fragrance Executive Romain Spitzer As CEO
Sciparelli announces first store ever, set to open in California
Products
Double cup cowboy boots by Lourdes NYC
Experimental reversed heels by Yichun Liu
Calfskin geometry set by Chanel
Charred Yakisugi speakers by Studio Amber
New collection by Vincent Boily-Chatelain
This Week’s Headlines
There is a new “Bling Ring” targeting underground rappers
In a Bling Ring-esque plot, both Lucki and Bleood were robbed at their Los Angeles homes this week. Bleood was reportedly targeted earlier in the week by three armed men who stole roughly $200,000 worth of items, including clothing, electronics, and jewelry, while he was recording in his home studio. Lucki was not home when burglars broke in and ransacked his residence, making off with an estimated $500,000 worth of personal belongings. No arrests have been made, and suspects in both robberies remain unidentified.
The baby is Messi bathing in this photo 19 years ago will be facing him in the World Cup Finals
Nearly 19 years after a UNICEF fundraising photoshoot in which a 20-year-old Lionel Messi bathed a five-month-old Lamine Yamal, the two are set to face each other in the World Cup final. Largely unknown until Yamal’s father shared them in 2024, the photos have resurfaced amid Yamal’s meteoric rise. It’s a juxtaposition so surreal that many online initially assumed the photos were AI-generated. (Photo by Joan Monfort.)
PinkPantheress is making her acting debut directed by the guys who made Everything Everywhere All at Once
PinkPantheress will make her acting debut in a new secret film directed by The Daniels, the Oscar-winning duo Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert, best known for Everything Everywhere All at Once. Details remain tightly under wraps, with only a November 2027 theatrical release confirmed.
Charlie Kirk statue is coming to Times Square
Handcrafted by Italian sculptor Sergio Furnari, a statue of Charlie Kirk is set to be unveiled in Times Square on September 10, exactly one year to the minute after his assassination. Furnari has spent the past year creating the monument, insisting it be installed in Times Square, which he describes as “the center of the universe.” According to the project’s GoFundMe, he reportedly sold his apartment to help finance the sculpture.
NASA is recruiting people to simulate living on Mars for year
NASA is recruiting volunteers for a yearlong simulated space mission designed to study how humans adapt to life beyond Earth. Beginning in August 2027 at a Houston Space Center facility, participants will live inside a mock lunar and Martian habitat, complete with simulated spacewalks and rover operations, and navigate challenges like using a non-flushable toilet.
University of Silicon Valley is giving applicants scholarship money for their video game achievements
Gamers can receive up to $15,000 a year in scholarships at the University of Silicon Valley, based on their specific achievements in certain games. Eligible titles include Elden Ring, RuneScape, Dark Souls, Hades, Final Fantasy XIV, Cuphead, World of Warcraft, Destiny 2, Lost Ark, and Genshin Impact, among others.
Headline curation and words by Mikail Haroon (@mvkail)
Classifieds
Exciting opportunities, employment and otherwise
424 — Full Time Sales Associate / Store Manager (Los Angeles, CA)
Lead sales, clienteling, store operations, inventory, and visual merchandising at 424’s Los Angeles flagship. Looking for 3+ years of luxury or contemporary retail experience, strong clienteling skills, and a sharp understanding of the streetwear landscape. Full-time, weekends required.
FADER Label — A&R Coordinator (Brooklyn, NY)
Entry-level A&R Coordinator position to support talent discovery, artist development, and project coordination. The role works closely with the GM of FADER Music Group to identify emerging artists and help guide releases from signing through launch.
Print Center New York — Curatorial Associate (New York, NY)
Part-time curatorial role supporting exhibitions, publications, and public programming at Print Center New York. Responsibilities include developing exhibitions, conducting research, editing written materials, and working with artists and collaborators. Ideal candidate has curatorial experience, strong writing skills, and knowledge of contemporary art.
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