Nike has released its second golf ad of the year featuring Tiger Woods. This time the mega brand is promoting its Covert driver golf club. The ad titled ‘Apologies’ features non professional golfers essentially in the way of Tiger Woods as he is trying to putt out. Peep the video below.
Tiger Woods is coming off a major win at Torrey Pines seems like he has gotten a has stride back.
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Kevin Durant is not nice. Nike has released the commercial starring Durant as a detective on the hunt for the mysterious KD who is known for dunking on opponents heartlessly.
The official release says:
Does a nice guy lead the league in scoring for three consecutive years? Does a nice guy bulldoze through the lane and dunk with fury? Does a nice guy consistently posterize opponents? When it comes to his versatile prowess and expanded game on the court, KD is not nice.
Peep the commercial below.
The Ice Blue KD V is available at Foot Locker and online now.
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While we were are all still recovering (in a good way) from Beyonce’s Superbowl half time spectacular, the NBA has announced the musicians slated to perform during its All-Star Weekend on February 16-17, in Houston.
John Legend will sing the national anthem and Keys (who sang the national anthem for the Superbowl) will now headline as the halftime performer. R & B star Ne-Yo will perform before/during the player introductions for the actual game which will air live February 17 at 8 pm.
Ellie Goulding Fall Out Boy and American Idol winner will perform during the Saturday activities (hosted by Nick Cannon) which include Slam Dunk and Three Point Skills Contest.
[EW]
Star of the Oklahoma City Thunder Kevin Durant recently sat down with Cosmopolitan Magazine and dished on dating and relationships in the March issue. Peep the excerpts below:
On where he would take a date in Oklahoma City:
I’m an old school type of guy, I like something simple and traditional, like a dinner and a movie. The best way to get to know someone is to have a conversation over dinner. And steak houses have a nice atmosphere…”
On the status of his dating life:
My dating scene is really slow at the moment since I’ve been focusing on basketball so much.”
If he would date someone his mother didn’t like:
Yeah! It’s all about me! I’m not saying that in a selfish way, but I can’t pass up a relationship because someone else didn’t like her. Your mom is always going to be your mom–she will always be there.”
Trust is a big issue. You’ve got to trust that when he’s traveling he’s thinking about you and no one else. It takes a lot of patience.”
Oh only if that were true… Kevin will be a starter in the 2013 NBA All Star Game and can also be seen in the movie ‘Thunderstruck’ in stores now.
Olympic gymnasts Gabby Douglas, Nastia Liukin and snowboarder Torah Bright walked the runway for 2013 The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection fashion show. The popular New York Fashion Week event dons a who’s who of celebs and this year also featured CNN’s Soledad O’Brien, TV mogul Wendy Williams, The Jenner Klan (Kris, Kylie and Kendall) and R & B diva Toni Braxton. The event celebrates a commitment to women’s heart health.
Gabby wore a beautiful gown from Pamela Rolland, Nastia wore Reem Acra and Torah dazzled in Nicole Miller. All footwear was provided by Christian Louboutin. Peep the pics below!
All of the ladies looked absolutely gorgeous!
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David Beckham. David. Beckham. After many teaser videos and photos the full length commercial for the 2013 H&M Spring/Summer bodywear has arrived. Directed by Madonna’s ex Guy Ritchie, the ex LA Galaxy and now London soccer star is running (yes running) in his undies in all of his tattooed glory. The geniuses over at H&M know we love to see David in his undies. To refresh, the concept for the upcoming ad campaign, is to having him chasing various articles of clothing around LA. Peep the commercial below.
You’re very welcome.
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The Adidas brand is feeling a bit nostalgic with the launch of the NBA Hardwood Classics jersey’s. The jerseys will be worn by the Atlanta Hawks, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Miami Heat, Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers, and Phoenix Suns during 10 nationally televised games in March. The jersey’s will retail for $100 each and are available at NBAStore.com and at team shops. Peep pics of the jersey’s below.
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USA Olympians Gabrielle (Gabby) Douglas and Allyson Felix attended the 2012 Glamour Magazine Women of The Year Awards last night in New York City. Glamour Magazine’s yearly awards honor women are essentially bad ass. Gabrielle told the magazine on her two gold medal wins:
I knew I had it in me, I kept hearing ‘You just have to grab it. It’s right there.’ And I grabbed it.”
Peep the red carpet photos below
Swimmer Missy Franklin, Judo’s Kayla Harrison, soccer’s Carli Lloyd also won awards but did not attend the event.
The December issue of Glamour featuring these ladies and other winners is on newsstands now.
Pics via Getty Images
Info via Glamour Magazine
New York Knicks baller Carmelo Anthony recently sat down with V Magazine. Interviewed by Marcus Wainwright of Rag & Bone, the star dished on fashion, his newest shoe the Melo9 and his plans after basketball. Peep the excerpts and pics below.
On how his shoes for his Melo Jordan line comes together
…I go to Portland, I meet with them at least twice. Two, three times. we come up with some ideas. we think about what’s influential at the time, whether it’s cars, whether it’s clothing, whatever it may be. And I think about what’s going on in my life, and then we go from there. we pick the fabrics and the textures, see what’s lightweight and how light we can get the shoe, and then we draw it up. so it’s almost a 10-month process.
On his plans after basketball
I definitely want to get more into fashion. Start slow with a couple of pieces and then grow a line for myself or do a collaboration with someone. I’m very big on art, I’m very big on wine. Those are the spaces that i really want to tap into, and those are some things that I love. I try not to do things that i don’t feel a genuine commitment to.
Pics and info via V Man, Terry Richardson Blog
The NBA is launching a new apparel line in conjunction with adidas for teams participating in Christmas Day games. The new uni’s dubbed “Big Color” will be the first time players playing on Christmas will wear special uniforms.
NBA Executive Vice President Global Merchandising Sal LaRocca stated:
We worked with adidas to amplify our long-standing tradition of playing on Christmas Day. BIG Color gives our players an enhanced look on the court and highlights one of the most visible dates during our season with a new and exciting range of products.”
The line will also include shooting shirts and warm up jackets with availiabilty beginning November 15, although the players won’t wear the jerseys until Chritsmas Day. It will also include merch for all NBA teams (yes including the Bobcats) and jerseys will sell for $89.99 (adult), $59.99 (kids)
Personally, I get the point but not really. I like the idea of it being special edition but they are…. not attractive. Not in the vein of Pittsburgh Steelers retro jersey ugly but they are just plain. They aren’t sparkly (you know I love my sparkles), there is a great variation on color or logo. Plus, the players won’t wear the jersey’s until Christmas Day. So will the NBA Store have some kind of fire sale or maybe there will be a big marketing push prior to? I’m confused. Anywhoo..
The Christmas Day lineup includes: Boston Celtics at Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks at L.A. Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder at Miami Heat, Houston Rockets at Chicago Bulls and Denver Nuggets at L.A. Clippers. The games will air on either ABC or ESPN.
Info via Forbes
Pic via NBA