No matter who you feel won the No Limit x Cash Money Records Verzuz, everyone agrees Mia X was definitely a performer that stole the show. This past Verzuz spotlighted the energy of hip-hop’s past, and no one shined brighter on that stage than Mia X. As fans cheered her powerhouse verses, many were surprised to learn that beyond her rap career the Big Mama Mia has quietly become a best-selling author and chef.
Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami have reunited in spectacular fashion for Artycapucines VII, an exclusive collection of 11 limited-edition Capucines bags that marries high luxury with Murakami’s signature technicolor whimsy. Debuting during Art Basel Paris 2025, the collaboration transforms the venerable Grand Palais into a surreal playground of smiling flowers, tentacled creatures, and rainbow hues.
American Ballet Theatre (ABT) raises the curtain on a once-in-a-generation celebration as Misty Copeland takes her final bow. In a sold-out gala performance at New York’s David H. Koch Theater on October 22, 2025, Copeland returns to the stage for a farewell tribute marking the culmination of her 25-year journey with the company.
ENTERTAINMENT / NEWS New York Comic Con 2025 delivered an epic celebration of nerd culture this last weekend, rolling out one blockbuster announcement after another. From jaw-dropping Marvel and DC reveals to exciting anime premieres and surprise TV/film teasers, fans of all stripes had something to cheer about
The line snaked around the block outside A Cappella Books in Atlanta, with fans of all ages braving the Georgia sun for a chance to meet Gucci Mane. Teens in fresh 1017 Records tees waited alongside a retired school teacher clutching her first-edition copy. One father even stood patiently with his infant snoozing in a carrier on his chest, determined to have Gucci sign a book for the collection. The atmosphere was electric – a mix of literary excitement and hometown pride – as Gucci Mane, one of hip-hop’s most iconic figures, prepared to celebrate his new memoir “Episodes: The Diary of a Recovering Mad Man.”
Marvel has officially announced a brand-new Cloak Or Dagger limited series beginning October 29, 2025, written by Justina Ireland with art by Lorenzo Tammetta. The solicitation teases a haunting concept: Tyrone (Cloak) and Tandy (Dagger) are now married, but their bond has come with a terrible cost—they “can no longer exist on the same plane at the same time.”
Debuting in Adam: Legend of the Blue Marvel #1 (Nov. 2008), Adam Brashear is a decorated Marine, genius physicist, and family man whose powers—and the politics of the 1960s—forced him into a government-pressured retirement after saving the world at scale most heroes only approach
Atari has quietly re-launched its classic consoles for modern gamers, announcing two new systems: the Atari 7800+ (already shipping) and the Atari 2600+ (with a special Pac-Man edition hitting pre-orders). These mini-consoles faithfully honor the originals but add contemporary conveniences.
KPop Demon Hunters has ascended to become Netflix’s most-watched movie of all time, amassing 236 million views on the platform. This animated K-pop musical adventure has overtaken the previous record-holder, 2021’s Red Notice, which now sits at 230.9 million views in second place
Drake isn’t just a Grammy-winning rapper and global pop culture icon, he’s also a self-proclaimed collector with a serious nerd streak. In fact, the Toronto superstar’s recent exploits in collecting music memorabilia, art, sports cards, gaming gear, and more prove that deep down, he’s a “blerd”
In a crossover that merges the worlds of horology and superheroes, Timex has joined forces with DC Studios and filmmaker James Gunn to create a limited-edition Superman watch. Teased to fans back in July with the slogan “Time is a superpower” on social media
Nickelodeon’s long-defunct Noggin platform is officially getting a second (well, third) life – and it’s not returning in the way nostalgic Millennials might expect
Sony stunned fans at its State of Play on June 4th with the reveal of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls, a brand-new 4v4 tag-team fighting game that reimagines Marvel’s legendary heroes and villains in ways we’ve never seen
After years of anticipation, A Minecraft Movie is officially on its way to theaters, with the first teaser trailer now released. Set to premiere on April 4, 2025, this live-action/CGI hybrid promises to bring the blocky world of Minecraft to life like never before
INVENTORS / HISTORY
In this week's edition of Blerdz Museum, we celebrate a remarkable figure in Black history who has left an indelible mark on childhoods worldwide—Lonnie Johnson, the brilliant mind behind the Super Soaker.
