Author: OB Staff
“Vince, these ain’t just sneakers. These are limited-edition Fukijamas.” Turtle Sneakers are investments, their value substantiated by professional valuers delivering laced-up masterpieces to a main floor where wealthy tech startup owners raise their white paddles donning a League of Legends t-shirt. Some individuals will never understand why sneakers reach dunking-height prices. The truth of the matter is, we all shouldn’t be surprised by now. Sneakers have been considered art pieces for years now. One-off designs, colourways and pre-loved celebrity kicks sell for numbers that would make the Matrix crash. What used to be a focus group, or a bunch of…
Self-care has never been more important. Melbourne braces for an extended lockdown with tighter restrictions while New South Whales continues to battle the Delta strain causing problems all around the world. We aren’t entertaining another pandemic article here, we are breaking down the best way to keep you sane during lockdown. Self care is paramount right now. We aren’t conditioned to thrive in an environment where rules and regulations prevent us from being socially active. This means catching up with friends, going out for dinner and living our lives the way we have for so many years. The key to…
It doesn’t take much to understand what’s happening in Greece at the moment. Instagram, Facebook and the broader internet are attempting to rally behind the already struggling country of Greece. The latest plea for aid arrives from Tennis superstar Stefanos Tsitsipas, who took to Instagram this morning posting various stories explaining how we can all help Greece. For those who don’t know what’s happening, Greece is experiencing its worst heatwave in over 40 years. In just 11 days wildfires have torn through hundreds of thousands of acres destroying homes, forests and annihilating businesses who have already been treading water due…
This isn’t a drill. We have tried the program, and we can say it’s both brutal and effective. However, be warned,nothing comes easy. Michael B. Jordan has become a household name when it comes to all things masculine, sexy and downright ripped. The prodigal son of Apollo Creed has not only made it in Hollywood but is the poster boy for all things fashion, philanthropy and a strong voice of the next generation. Jordan is dominating in a world where domination is extremely difficult. Our chief editor Steve Kavakos tried Michael B. Jordan’s workout. The one that got him jacked-up…
007 is back… for now that is. Never has such a blockbuster release been so disrupted and plagued with setbacks. Daniel Craig’s last rendition of our beloved 007 may be the luckless motion picture we have all been waiting for. The film industry has been hit hard by a global pandemic. Films aren’t what they used to be. When was the last time you went to the cinemas? When was the last time you actually liked a film you saw? The film industry is a shadow of its former self. For the Bond franchise, setbacks have seemingly become second nature,…
We are no longer just waiting on an album but also a sneaker now. Everyone is eagerly waiting for Drake’s next studio album to drop, Certified Lover Boy. The album has been a classic victim to the global pandemic. Drake has experienced various set backs in the form of the pandemic and a leg injury (we aren’t sure why this was a set back when he isn’t a basketball player) yet here we are. While we wait for Certified Lover Boy to drop, Drake hasn’t sat on his couch and done nothing. No, the rapper / singer has been busy…
Just in time for the end of Melbourne’s lockdown 5.0. 400 Gradi is bringing Naples to Mornington. Pizza lovers rejoice. The famed pizza made by Australia’s best pizza chef Johnny Di Francesco is bringing his mouth-watering margherita and loaded cheese pizza to the shores of the Mornington Peninsula. If you dine anywhere in Melbourne, you’ll quickly understand there’s no shortage of Italian-inspired eateries. The challenge has become knowing where to go, and where you will experience a premium Italian feast without paying a fortune for it. Lucky for Melbourne residents, not only is lockdown 5.0 done and dusted as of…
The list may surprise you. Music is a fickle industry to crack into. Even if you do manage to make it past the fiery gates of hell, being the sleepless nights, no pay and an empty bar or club gig, there’s no guarantee you will make the big dollars. For musicians, endorsement deals work in a similar nature to that of the modern athlete. Fashion labels, film studios and just about anyone with a brand name wants a slice. Streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music have also changed the music landscape drastically. Gone are the days where artists made…
Watch the throne two? When anyone asks anyone what’s one of the best rap/pop/rnb albums ever made, it’s a direct nod at Jay-Z and Kanye West’s Watch The Throne. Since the album was released in 2011 the kings of the pop industry Jay-Z and Kanye West have been at odds. In fact the pair completely fell apart shortly after the release of Watch The Throne. It seems however, the past is the past. Jay-Z was featured on what seemed to be the last track on Donda. In his verse, the 4:444 rapper even teased the possibility of Throne 2 rapping,…
It’s a rags to riches story unlike anything the NBA has ever seen. The NBA is full of miracle stories. Many of the rags to riches stories, as special as they are, all remain in America. For Giannis Antetokounmpo, the streets of Athens would serve as the beginning to one of the greatest origin stories ever told. This week Giannis and the Bucks brought home the NBA championship to Milwaukee after defeating the Pheonix Suns in game six of the NBA playoffs. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton perfected their seven-year relationship dismantling Chris Paul and unraveling Devin Booker, to claim…