Author: OB Staff
Keeping to the theme, we take a pure-fashion interest in past leaders and their fashion behaviour. As a general rule, the leader of the free world doesn’t have much room to move in regards to style do’s and don’ts, and while the staple suit and tie, red, white and blue is the anticipated colour scheme, there are those who have dared to be be bold, for better or for worse. Given the US will today, elect their next President of the United States we thought it would be fitting to take a trip back in time to see some of…
It’s been a devastating eight months for Australia’s bustling city and Nick Russian wants change. On this episode of the Original Ballers podcast we delve into the questions and answers many Melburnians have strived to address over the last eight months of lockdown. The State of Victoria has been shutdown and desolate, leaving Nick Russian mad, upset and ready to create change. The Original Ballers inaugural home is Melbourne. We have felt the pain, anguish and frustration of every Melburnian. That’s why we felt we needed to ask questions on behalf of our listeners and readership, and direct them to…
Twenty nine and zero. The perfect end for a perfect career. Khabib Nurmagomedov, the name that will carry on through the UFC as a legend, a warrior and the pound for pound champion of the world. Hate it or love it, a great 50 Cent tune also a fitting notion for UFC fans all around the world, Khabib Nurmagomedov must enter the ‘GOAT’ conversation after the Dagestan champion slept his UFC 254 opponent, Justin Gaethje and then announced it would be his last fight. The Russian cemented his legacy as one of the all-time greats of the sport as he…
It’s the 3142 if you didn’t know darling. Toorak, Is the Collingwood Magpies of Melbourne suburbs. Us against them, love to be hated and hate to be loved. The illustrious suburb holds a strong stigma of wealthy, Range Rover-driving teenagers living in mansions you can only dream of or, see in movies. This stunning penthouse doesn’t help that stigma. However, it is one of the greatest penthouses in Melbourne’s South East. Mathoura road is a prized street among Toorak elite, it’s leafy long road is home to some of the largest and most exclusive properties not only in Melbourne but…
The numbers are staggering. Imagine a world where you’re paid to post on Instagram, and after that post a sum of money hits your bank account, enough money to purchase a brand new car. Seems crazy right? Not for these ballers, a prestigious list released by Hopper indicates how much money a short-list of celebrities take home after posting on Instagram. There’s no surprise to see Dwayne Johnson tops the list, closely followed by Kylie Jenner and then football king Cristiano Ronaldo. Let’s take a peak at some of these absurd earnings, and who they belong to. Dwayne Johnson has…
Let the madness begin. There’s no doubt, the hype for the new iPhone is reaching unprecedented levels of anticipation. A pandemic-riddled 2020 has delayed the new launch of the iPhone 12, spreading more speculation and rumours surrounding the smartphone’s capabilities. Delays for the iPhone 12 largely circled around Apple’s production processes and quite possibly distribution. The masses were expecting the new iPhone to drop during Apple’s ‘Time Flies’ event held in September. To the disappointment of many, there was no iPhone keynote presentation. A variety of new products hit the ‘Time Flies’ conference, new iPads and Apple Watches stormed onto…
If it tastes anywhere near as good as he plays, we’ll take the lot. A Mornington Peninsula pinot noir has been released exclusively celebrating Scott Pendlebury’s record-breaking milestone. The lead Pie claimed Tony Shaw’s record as the most experienced player to ever play for Collingwood. Pendlebury is the leading games record holder and also claims the record for most games played as a ‘captain’. The exclusive bottles were released last week and received over 2,000 order requests within the first hour, and here’s why. Scott has personally signed 314 bottles all representing each game he has played with Collingwood. The…
Queen of the North is a term we are comfortable using here. As far as celebrity couples go, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are one of the more popular power couples providing us with ‘couple goal’ moments. Their $8 million NYC mansion is one of these moments. It’s sleek, and as New Yorker, as you’ll find. White, black and thick rich oak flooring make this NoLIta pad a dream for those lucky enough to settle in the big smoke. Just eleven apartments grace the building Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas call their home in New York City, making their homely…
Considering the infamous crown was bought for six dollars, that’s quite a price to pay for a piece of hip-hop memorabilia. Hip Hop culture has been sculpted by a certain few, and within the revered halls of hip-hop greatness, the Notorious B.I.G still shares the throne with his famous ‘frenemy’ Tupac Shakur. If you’re familiar with Biggie’s iconic moments, you’ll know the famous gold King of New York crown featured in many pop-culture images taken before the rapper died at age 24. Since Biggie made the purchase at a Brooklyn grocery store for six dollars, the crown has fetched one-hundred-thousand…
The Ice Kite is the perfect solution for self isolation, sitting in the middle of the emerald ocean, away from people with enough room to play an NFL game and then some. Not all of us have the luxury of purchasing a 67-foot yacht. A new monolith of yachts, designed by Red Yacht Design for an undisclosed customer, the Ice Kite is a contemporary, lavish masterpiece cutting through the ocean waves. One of the main features of the superyacht is the prominent use of glass around the exterior, which Red Yacht Design hoped would “integrate enclosed spaces with more light…