Rolls-Royce introduces Rolls-Royce Chess Set, designed to be enjoyed in clients’ homes
Opens in a single theatrical motion, echoing the sense of occasion of a Rolls-Royce
Features hidden drawers and sculptural, ceramic-coated magnetized pieces
Crafted with meticulous attention to detail; the result of one year of design, engineering and experimentation
Available in four veneer finishes, with a choice of 13 leather colors
Celebrates and elevates the strategy game enjoyed by many Rolls-Royce clients
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars presents the Rolls-Royce Chess Set, a contemporary expression of one of the world’s most revered games of strategy that transcends cultures and generations, echoing the spirit of hosting and shared experience that defines the marque’s other lifestyle offerings. The chess pieces are ceremoniously unveiled, capturing the same sense of occasion as the arrival of a Rolls-Royce motor car. Handcrafted using the marque’s signature materials and techniques, it offers numerous opportunities for individualization.
HIDDEN DRAWERS AND MAGNETISED PIECES
The Chess Set was designed to capture a sense of movement: the leather-clad base rises gently from the center, referencing the waft lines of the marque’s motor cars as it appears to float on its narrow footprint.
The playing board opens in a smooth, single theatrical motion to reveal a leather-lined holder that slowly elevates, presenting the magnetically held pieces – a movement reminiscent of the coach doors opening on a Rolls-Royce motor car. For an effortless experience, magnets hidden beneath the playing surface ensure the pieces remain perfectly aligned during play, lending each move a sense of precision and decisiveness. The design team experimented with six different types of magnets to identify the optimal strength that secures the pieces yet allows them to float effortlessly across the board. A discreet drawer on each side of the board, opened with a light touch, contains an additional queen to take the place of a piece that has been promoted during the game.
Both the generously sized board and the chess piece holder are framed with polished aluminum edges. A polished aluminum Spirit of Ecstasy emblem is discreetly affixed to the front and back of the Chess Set, signifying its provenance.
Each set is meticulously crafted by hand. The aluminum grid of the board is machine milled, then further refined by hand to achieve the precise definition of the corners – a delicate process, as the fine metal bends easily. The veneer squares are laser cut and then precisely placed on the board by hand. Each of the veneer pieces is crafted from the same log to achieve a consistent pattern in the natural grain, ensuring the wood will age uniformly over the years.
TWELVE REBELLIOUS CHEFS ARE SET FOR BATTLE ON NBC’S BOLD NEW COOKING COMPETITION SERIES ‘YES, CHEF!’ HOSTED BY EMMY-AWARD WINNING CHEFS JOSÉ ANDRÉS AND MARTHA STEWART
José Andrés and Martha Stewart are inviting a crop of skilled chefs from all over the country to join them on NBC’s new competition series, “Yes, Chef!” From big egos and hot tempers to confidence issues, these chefs have all been nominated by colleagues and loved ones who are hoping this competition will soften their sharp edges and help them reach their full potentials.
The series will premiere on Monday, April 28 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on NBC following “The Voice.” It will also be available next day on Peacock.
The chefs looking for self-improvement in the kitchen are:
“Yes, Chef!” is a bold new cooking competition that aims to reform hot tempers, egos, and attitudes in the heat of the kitchen with Emmy Award-winning chefs José Andrés and Martha Stewart. Both serve as hosts and executive producers.
From Magical Elves, the Emmy Award-winning producers of Bravo’s “Top Chef,” “Yes, Chef!” blends the high-stakes thrill of a cooking competition with the raw emotion of personal transformation as it delves into the powerful personalities attracted to the chaotic culinary lifestyle. The series puts 12 highly skilled yet rebellious chefs who have been nominated by their bosses, co-workers, friends, and even family through the ultimate test and challenges designed to push their pressure points.
With humor and tough love, José and Martha will guide the chefs each week through a series of intense culinary challenges designed to test and overcome their personal issues. In this competition, the chefs will have to prove they have the culinary chops and the right attitude to make it to the end and should be sure to expect twists and surprises along the way.
Each episode features challenges designed to test each chef’s culinary chops as well as leadership skills. José and Martha will select the winning team and one chef from either team will be crowned that episode’s Most Valuable Chef. The MVC will be given an important decision to make in a cook off that will have a significant impact on who will be eliminated from the competition that week.
The chef who handles the heat week after week, impressing with both their food and teamwork while improving their behavior, will take home the $250,000 grand prize, provided by granola brand Purely Elizabeth.
“Yes, Chef” is executive produced by Casey Kriley, Jo Sharon, Jimmy Fox, Kevin Lee, Doneen Arquines, Paul Storck, Richard Wolffe, José Andrés and Martha Stewart. Magical Elves and Religion of Sports produce.
Meet the Hulala Home Cuddle Nursery Power Glider – a must-have for modern parents seeking comfort, functionality, and style in one sleek package. Designed with both caregivers and little ones in mind, this glider combines innovative features with cozy aesthetics, making it a true standout in today’s nursery furniture market.
Total Comfort, Custom Fit
From late-night feedings to midday cuddles, this power glider is your go-to relaxation hub. The backrest and footrest unfold in perfect harmony with a motorized mechanism, offering a seamless recline. Whether you’re sitting upright or leaning back, the extra-wide adjustable armrests and headrest allow you to personalize your comfort level, including height and tilt. The included ergonomic lumbar support pillow is specifically designed to ease lower back tension and can be removed for easy cleaning.
Smart & Convenient Design
Staying connected while you care for your little one has never been easier. A built-in USB charging port keeps your devices powered up, so you never have to leave the comfort of your chair. Storage pockets on both sides offer quick access to books, wipes, or your phone—perfect for those moments when every second counts.
Easy Maintenance with Shield-Pro Technology
Life with a baby can be messy, which is why the Cuddle Nursery Power Glider is upholstered in 100% polyester fabric treated with Shield-Pro Technology. This innovative finish makes the fabric both water-repellent and stain-resistant, giving you one less thing to worry about and making cleanup a breeze.
Soothing Motion, Secure Build
The chair’s smooth gliding motion provides a gentle, soothing rhythm that helps lull babies to sleep. Underneath the plush mixed-density foam cushions is a strong, reliable frame made from manufactured wood and metal, reinforced with S-shaped springs for lasting support. With a 300-lb weight capacity and CPSC certification, this glider offers peace of mind along with premium comfort.
Final Thoughts
Blending luxurious comfort with intuitive functionality, the Hulala Home Cuddle Nursery Power Glider redefines what modern nursery seating can be. Whether you’re bonding with your newborn, taking a well-earned moment of rest, or charging your phone for the next photo opp, this glider ensures every detail is taken care of—so you can focus on what really matters.
A continuum of craft, taste and culture that passes through time, the fashion house is one that has many owners and guardians: craftspeople and artisans, creative directors and designers, communicators and customers, each with their own histories entwined.
At once universal and personal, Gucci embodies a variety of expressions, with its clothing and accessories, its particular style, adapted and evolved through generational shifts, moving from then to now and to the future, traveling through time.
Today, the collection could be seen as foundational, that says something of Gucci in its codes and beliefs both past, present and future; things that have meant something to many, adopted and adapted in their own way. A distinctive sense of Italian style, characterized by ‘sprezzatura’ – the perfectly imperfect, a studied effortlessness – a way of living and dressing that has been integral to Gucci’s aesthetic from the beginning, is something that permeates the collection and its presentation. Since its inception, the Gucci world has always been one cinematic in its scope, with objects made for both men and women, stylized and sumptuous, character-driven and individually adaptable, and here, they are brought together once more.
Walking along the entwined dark green Interlocking G of the catwalk – standing for the founder, Guccio Gucci, the emblem celebrates its f iftieth anniversary this year – the duality of men’s and women’s shows becomes a synergy and a whole. Like a double helix, yin and yang, or the lemniscate of infinity, each defines the other.
Here, sartorial strictness is placed against playfulness, men’s tailoring fabrics traverse the entirety of the collection, transposed into the women’s world. Sharpness and delineation are embraced in suiting, yet at times are undercut by a f lash of flesh, a volt of color, or the subversion of crepe de chine – here slubbed tweeds, a classic British men’s tailoring motif, are mirrored in the patterns found in sinuous crepe shirting and blouses. A dialogue of hard and soft continues in brushed mohair shirting, mother-of-pearl leathers, coated wools, and bonded boucles – fabric experimentation abounds, embracing classicism and subversion.
Color harmonies unite both womenswear and menswear in gradations of greens, greys, mauves, and browns. A synthesis of eras is embraced in terms of silhouette, from the late 1960s – the inception of Gucci ready-to-wear – traversing the decades since. Yet, in the amalgam from mid 1990s minimalism to the more recent ultramaximal, Gucci motifs unite and the melange means something new.
Unifying all is the Horsebit, perhaps the most recognizable of all Gucci motifs. It, too, celebrates an anniversary: seventy years of the Horsebit 1955 bag. From oversized to tiny, horsebits proliferate, a pop readymade appearing in jewelry, like in the flash of waist chain of a deep scooped back dress or most often on leather goods.
From the classic Horsebit 1955 bag transformed through new, ultra-soft construction via the giant Horsebit handle of the new slouched shoulder bag to the precise, ultraluxe construction of the new Gucci Siena, fastening with a half Horsebit click. At its most comfortable, the motif is at home on slippers. The music for the show, performed by a live orchestra, is an original score by the multi-award-winning composer and conductor Justin Hurwitz. Emphasizing the cinematic – Hurwitz has won two Oscars for his music – while amplifying emotion, his exclusive score celebrates the coming together of the women’s and men’s looks for the show.
The Travel Agency Partners with Christian Cowan For NYFW FW25, Bringing Cannabis Culture To High Fashion
The Travel Agency, New York’s leading cannabis destination, partnered withChristian Cowanfor his Fall/Winter 2025 show at New York Fashion Week, bringing cannabis and couture together in a bold, full-circle moment. Held on Friday, February 7th at The Glasshouse, the buzzworthy event highlighted individuality, playfulness, and breaking stigma—all values deeply embedded in both Cowan’s designs and The Travel Agency’s mission.
“Fashion is progressive by nature and has long been a medium for change. As someone who’s spent the better part of their career in the fashion industry, I see The Travel Agency’s collaboration with a trailblazing designer like Christian Cowan as a pivotal moment—showing that cannabis is a part of everyday life for many and also sits in the realm of luxury, creativity, and self-expression. Our partnership beautifully displays the convergence of the cannabis and fashion industries as catalysts for progress and acceptance.” – Penelope Nam-Stephen, CEO, The Travel Agency Fifth Avenue & SoHo
Christian Cowan has long embraced cannabis as a symbol of creative freedom. Nearly a decade ago, he sent a sequined cannabis-leaf top down the runway in his debut NYFW collection, sparking conversations about cannabis in high fashion. Now, in 2025, The Travel Agency proudly stands as the first cannabis sponsor of a Christian Cowan show—further cementing cannabis’ place in modern culture.
“Weed has been such a huge part and tool of many artists’ experience for thousands of years. It’s beautiful to think of the history between marijuana and creatives through the millennia. The Travel Agency understands and celebrates this deep-rooted connection between cannabis and creativity, offering a thoughtful and elevated experience that aligns perfectly with my vision. When used responsibly it helps so many open up and dare to dream without boundaries. Maybe that’s why we call it high fashion?” – Christian Cowan
This year’s FW25 collection paid tribute to Cowan’s long-time muse, Abbie, with vibrant motifs, bold textures, and avant-garde silhouettes, evoking raw creative expression and the imaginative spirit of childhood dress-up.
“The Travel Agency: A Cannabis Store is ecstatic to support Christian Cowan’s highly anticipated NYFW show and the launch of his new collection. Cannabis has always had a natural synergy with artists and the creative community. The Travel Agency celebrates great designers and artists through our creative spaces and cultural collaborations. Our mission is to elevate cannabis consumption by providing New Yorkers with a visually stimulating and luxurious experience that merges style, creativity, and culture” said Arana Hankin-Biggers, Co-Founder & President of The Travel Agency
The guest list included a mix of A-list talent and cultural icons, such as Sam Smith, Kesha, Anna Delvey, Cole Escola, King Princess, Meredith Marks, Ubah Hassan, Coco Rocha, Ari Lennox, The Travel Agency’s own Lucia Vives Gomez, and more, all gathered to witness Cowan’s visionary designs take center stage. Additionally, as part of the collaboration, The Travel Agency dressed select VIP guests in Christian Cowan pieces, creating a seamless blend between high fashion and cannabis culture. Exclusive NYFW gift boxes curated by The Travel Agency were also presented to key attendees, featuring a selection of premium products built for a busy fashion week schedule including Beboe Downtime Vape, Camino Midnight Blueberry Gummies, Miss Grass Fast Times Pre-Rolls, and The Travel Agency’s cult-favorite Mini Escape Pouchs all packaged in a signature child-proof Sackville Lockbox—offering a cheekyand elevated take on cannabis culture.
More than just a dispensary, The Travel Agency is dedicated to reshaping perceptions of cannabis through luxury experiences, creative partnerships, and social justice initiatives. With flagship dispensaries in Downtown Brooklyn, Fifth Avenue, and Union Square, The Travel Agency is set to open its fourth location in New York’s fashion epicenter, SoHo, this spring. The Travel Agency actively works to support legacy operators, create opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals, and champion BIPOC-, women-, and LGBTQIA-owned brands.
This partnership between Christian Cowan and The Travel Agency reimagines cannabis as an integral part of creative culture, playfully blending high fashion with a modern, stigma-free perspective.
Photo Credit: GoRunway
Photo Credit: The Travel Agency for any images referencing The Travel Agency
About Christian Cowan
CHRISTIAN COWAN is a collection of womenswear founded by its namesake designer in 2017. Renowned for his ability to create pieces that are at once fabulous and wearable, Cowan has been described as “the go-to New York designer for high-octane glamour.” He was a finalist of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2018, the year after he relocated to New York. Since launching in 2017, CHRISTIAN COWAN has grown up rapidly from its origins of “performance ready dresses. “The must-have cocktail party dress” is now joined by strong tailoring and refined silhouettes that have cemented the brands positioning in day-to-night dressing. Cowan has expanded the line with “Sleek silk tanks, blazer, and gowns with clean, unfussy lines” (VOGUE) and is developing accessories that are debuting this Fall. Born in England and raised in Spain, Cowan studied at London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins. His career began whilst still in school, when Lady Gaga purchased from his second-year collection. For more information, visitwww.christiancowan.com and follow @christiancowan.
Husband-and-wife duo Donnie Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg will co-host Investigation Discovery’s thrilling new spinoff special VERY SCARY LOVERS on Sunday, February 2 at 10pm ET/PT. Fueled by their shared passion for true crime storytelling, Donnie and Jenny take viewers on a chilling journey behind the headlines of one of the most diabolical criminal couples in recent history: Benjamin and Erika Sifrit, infamously known as “The Thrill Kill Couple.” The special will premiere immediately following the season finale of VERY SCARY PEOPLE, hosted by Donnie Wahlberg.
Hosted, narrated, and executive produced by the Wahlbergs, VERY SCARY LOVERS presents the dark and twisted relationship of Erika and Benjamin “BJ” Sifrit. On the surface, they seem like an all-American newlywed couple. He graduated as an Honor Man in the Navy Seals, and she was a star college athlete studying law with an affinity for scrapbooking. But when their love ignites a shared passion for a lifestyle of crime and danger, their relationship takes a dark turn. As the rush of new thrills and higher risks fuel their intense romance, the pair push each other to the extreme, leaving behind a gruesome trail of chaos and murder. With never-before-shared first-person accounts and exclusive archival footage, VERY SCARY LOVERS reveals a gritty glimpse inside the minds of a couple whose twisted love drove them to cold-blooded murder.
Preceding the special is the season finale of VERY SCARY PEOPLEat8pm ET/PT. Hosted and executive produced by Donnie Wahlberg, VERY SCARY PEOPLE delves into the depths of nefarious crimes and the masterminds behind them. Each episode spotlights a criminal whose horrific acts terrorized their communities, tracing their deranged actions from inception to the eventual triumph of justice. The finale episode “The Angel of Death” follows the story of Dana Sue Gray, a ruthless serial killer who hunts well-to-do women in a sleepy California town. When a family member of one of the victims realizes the murderer is her own stepdaughter, police rush to stop her before she can kill again.
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K-pop icon SEVENTEEN featured on Grammy-winning producer Pharrell Williams’ new single “Bad Influence,” the soundtrack for Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2025 runway show. Nine members—S.COUPS, HOSHI, WONWOO, WOOZI, THE 8, DK, SEUNGKWAN, VERNON, and DINO—participated in the new song.
Ahead of Paris Fashion Week, Pharrell Williams, serving as Men’s Creative Director of Louis Vuitton, wrote and composed “Bad Influence” for the Louis Vuitton show. SEVENTEEN, selected as the singers for the track, brought it to life with their fresh and unique vocals. The song was revealed for the first time at the ‘Louis Vuitton F/W25 Men’s Collection Show’ at 8:30PM local time on January 21, leaving an indelible impression on both fashion professionals and enthusiasts on site and beyond.
“We are happy and honored to collaborate with Pharrell Williams, whom we have deeply admired for a long time,” shared the members who participated in the song. “We truly enjoyed the creative process which showcases a new side of ourselves. We hope to connect with more listeners worldwide through this collaboration.”
SEVENTEEN’s collaboration with Pharrell Williams, the 13-time Grammy winner, has demonstrated their strong presence not only in the global music scene but also in the fashion industry. The group has been expanding its discography, working with world-renowned artists such as DJ Khaled, Shift K3Y, Marshmello, New Kids On The Block, Anne-Marie, Charli XCX, and Pink Sweat$.
THE NEW MASTERS OF EVIL DEBUT, THE FANTASTIC FOUR BECOME THE FANTASTIC TWO, AND MORE IN UPCOMING ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM TIE-INS!
This April, ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM continues to overtake the Marvel Universe in new tie-in issues, including AVENGERS #25, an extra-sized milestone issue that introduces the new MASTERS OF EVIL.
ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM kicks off in just a few weeks, ushering in a new era of Marvel Comics where Doctor Doom reigns supreme! Doom’s rule will be felt across the Marvel Universe, impacting various ongoing titles and igniting the launch of a special tie-in limited series. Today, fans can peek ahead at ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM tie-in issues coming in April.
Just in time for a milestone issue of Jed MacKay and Valerio Schiti’s acclaimed Avengers run, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes find themselves in an explosive battle against Doom in AVENGERS #25. While the Avengers strike, a terrifying group of villains will take advantage and stage an assault on their Impossible City headquarters—the new MASTERS OF EVIL! Then, following their humbling defeat at Doom’s hands, a desperate plan to reverse their circumstances threatens to further diminish Marvel’s First Family to the FANTASTIC TWO in Ryan North and Cory Smith’s FANTASTIC FOUR #31.
Plus, under Doom’s command, Tiger Division goes on a recruiting spree in DOOM’S DIVISION #2, the Strange Academy kids discover how horrifying Latervian fairy tales can be in DOOM ACADEMY #3, Thunderbolt Ross escapes Doom’s prison and goes on the run in RED HULK #3, and Doom tasks the classic Thunderbolts with taking down Bucky’s revolution in THUNDERBOLTS: DOOMSTRIKE #3. Announced earlier this week, April will also see the debut of Steve Foxe and Luca Maresca’s SUPERIOR AVENGERS.
Read on to learn more!
AVENGERS #25
Written by Jed MacKay
Art by Valerio Schiti
RISE OF THE ALL-NEW, ALL-DIFFERENT MASTERS OF EVIL!
While the Avengers are busy dealing with Doom, the new Masters of Evil strike in this giant-sized 25th issue!
DOOM ACADEMY #3 (OF 5)
Written by MacKenzie Cadenhead
Art by Pasqual Ferry & João M.P. Lemos
SECRET LATVERIAN LEGENDS REVEALED!
Zoe fights the monsters of your childhood nightmares – which, c’mon, you have to admit, that’s pretty cool. Meanwhile, her friends are forced to ask – why do the good rescue plans always involve asking people you really don’t like for help?!
“Something I have always appreciated about Doctor Doom is that while he looks to the future he never discounts the past,” Cadenhead explained to CBR in a recent interview. “Magic, arcana, folklore – it’s integral to his technological advances. I started thinking about Doom as a collector and realized his school would have the most awesome library (which is one of my favorite locations Pasqual Ferry designed for the series). We realized right away how dangerous such a collection could be and the idea of this other realm within which the Doom Academy students would be tested was born.”
DOOM’S DIVISION #2 (OF 5)
Written by Yoon Ha Lee
Art by Minkyu Jung
AN ALL-NEW SUPER-TEAM UNITES!
Under Doom, Tiger Division has three new members from across Asia: Wave, Karma and Aero! Their first mission brings them to Japan to stop a resistance being led by the molten mutant, SUNFIRE! But Sunfire isn’t the only danger that awaits them in the perilous waters off Japan’s coast…
FANTASTIC FOUR TWO #31
Written by Ryan North
Art by Cory Smith
FANTASTIC TWO!
As Ben recovers from what Doom has done to him, the Fantastic Four learn they’re losing their powers at the one time they need them the most desperately! If they can’t reverse the effect, they may be lost forever – and Doom will be unstoppable. But the family has an idea of how to get them back – and to do it safely. They need only recreate the circumstances that first gave them their powers. But when safety doesn’t get them results, there is a more desperate path available to the Four – and they take it. It all comes down to this! A young woman. Her kid brother. The man she loves. His only friend… and a desperate launch into space.
RED HULK #3
Written by Benjamin Percy
Art by Geoff Shaw
HUNTED BY DOOM!
Thunderbolt Ross has escaped Doctor Doom’s dungeon, but the wounded general is too weak to turn into the Red Hulk. In the hostile, snowbound Latverian mountains, Ross, Machine Man and Deathlok are relentlessly chased by an army of Doombots! Will these heroes survive this issue’s explosive ending?!
“This is a war book,” Percy teased in a recent interview with ComicBook.com. “That’s how I’ve been talking about this with Editor Mark Paniccia from the beginning. That’s why Geoff Shaw is such a brilliant partner, since he draws such brutal, kinetic, gritty action. Wars don’t consist of a single battle. They’re long-lasting and complicated and require much more than brute force to win. The first few issues will feel like The Great Escape. The next few issues will feel like First Blood. And after that? Things get even wilder and thornier.”
THUNDERBOLTS: DOOMSTRIKE #3 (OF 5)
Written by Collin Kelly & Jackson Lanzing
Art by Tommaso Bianchi
LIGHTNING STRIKES TWICE!
Bucky, Songbird, Sharon Carter and the Midnight Angels launch a daring plan to target Doctor Doom’s supply of vibranium. But standing in their way are – THE THUNDERBOLTS?! It’s THUNDERBOLTS VS. THUNDERBOLTS – ’NUFF SAID!
“We’re thrilled to invite the original Thunderbolts back into the mix and cross them over with Bucky’s new reimagined operation,” Kelly told IGN in a recent interview. “From the heartbreaking conclusion to Songbird and Abner’s relationship, beautifully brought to life (and death) by Jim Zub, to the disastrous return of Citizen V, it’s a real honor to return to these characters, and – more importantly – return them to their original core dilemma: is redemption even possible for a villainous life?”
Check out the covers and preorder these upcoming ONE WORLD UNDER DOOM tie-in issues at your local comic shop today! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
Yves Bouvier’s legal woes just won’t end. In November 2024, a Paris appeals court ruled that the Swiss art dealer must stand trial over the disappearance of 58 Picassos from a storage unit that he rented to Picasso’s stepdaughter, Catherine Hutin-Blay. This ruling adds yet another chapter to what has become known as “the Bouvier Affair”, a saga that exposed some shadowy corners of the art world.
Art dealer Yves Bouvier made his fortune by helping collectors purchase rare and expensive works of art. Between 2002 and 2014, Bouvier aided Russian billionaire/oligarch Dmitry Rybolovlev in acquiring 38 masterpieces – from the likes of Chagall, Rothko, and da Vinci.
But trust ultimately turned to suspicion, and the Bouvier/Rybolovlev relationship… [read or listen to the rest of the piece here]
GRAMMY-nominated recording artist GloRilla (CMG/Interscope Records) gets in the holiday spirits by releasing “Xmas Time” with Kehlani. Directed by Maxx and Madison, the live performance collaboration is festive, as Kehlani delivers a warm message of togetherness on the hook. At the same time, Big Glo’s playful quips and grateful attitude bring the joyous track together while performing under a blanket of snow.
“Happy Holidays to you and all your relations / and happy holidays to all our folks who couldn’t make it / I went to the North Pole to cop these bracelets / I got ice for ages, may your Christmas be amazing,” raps Glo. The warmth melts midtrack when a booming beat switch takes over the record, allowing Glo to flaunt her grizzled flow. “Certified trick, I get it from my dad,” she exclaims, again proving why her versatility is second to none.
Billboard crowned Big Glo this month as the Hottest Female Rapper of 2024. That win arrives shortly after she also was named AP’s Breakthrough Artist of 2024. Glo’s ascension into superstardom includes GLORIOUS debuting at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and securing the highest debut week for a female rapper, numerous Hot 100 wins, including “Yeah Glo!,” “TGIF” and “Wanna Be” featuring Megan Thee Stallion and “WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME” featuring Sexyy Redd. Glo also landed two Grammy nominations for her double platinum single “Yeah Glo!” in the Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance categories, solidifying her stellar run this year. Most recently, she also earned the second Billboard Hot 100 top 10 song of her career as a feature on Tyler, The Creator’s “Sticky.”
GLORIOUS remains the talk of many year-end conversations for best albums, including mentions for Rolling Stone, NPR, Billboard, Rap-Up, UPROXX, and more. “TGIF” landed on best singles lists for Vulture, Time, Pitchfork, New York Times, and Rolling Stone, while “Yeah Glo!” “Wanna Be (Remix),” and WHATCHU KNO ABOUT ME also made the New York Times Best Songs List. TIME also named “TGIF” the number one song of 2024. Glo covered Rolling Stone’s Musician on Musician cover with Busta Rhymes. She also popped out as a surprise guest for TDE’s Christmas Concert & Toy Drive.
After releasing two seminal projects this year, including Ehhthang Ehhthang and her debut album GLORIOUS, Glo has more than proven that she’s a surefire rap superstar who can release hit records at a prolific clip.
