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By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated March 19, 2024

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DJ Khaled is debuting his new line of gold-plated toothbrushes with premium gold-infused toothpaste and mouthwash.

The Grammy-winning hip-hop producer teamed up with Aurezzi, a Swiss company that prides itself in being the world’s first luxury oral care brand. As a shareholder, Khaled is unveiling a premier oral care series that includes a lavish toothbrush set that’s as good as gold.

“When I got with the team, I got really excited because they were so passionate about it,” Khaled told Robb Report. I’m a type of person; if I’m going to do something, I don’t know how to do anything halfway. And that’s what I felt with them; they were going all in on the project.”

Handcrafted in Switzerland, the gold toothbrush comes with a matching stand to keep the statement accessory safe and protected from outside germs. The creamy toothpaste and mouthwash contain 24-karat gold particles, which researchers claim are more effective than fluoride at preventing tooth sensitivity. The mouthwash contains hydroxyapatite, a substance known to help rebuild the surface of the teeth, fight bacteria, and remineralize teeth.

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The toothbrush is not only lavish but functional. It includes 5,000 soft or medium bristles to ensure gums receive a thorough cleaning. The brand was founded by Noel Abdayem, the dentist behind The Humble Co.

“When we speak about luxury—it’s a lifestyle,” Khaled told us, underscoring the point. “And luxury is not just something that you flaunt and show. Luxury is the way you move.”

The luxury oral care set, available in rose gold and silver, retails for $179. For those who want to purchase the pieces separately, the toothbrush is $59, the stand is $49, the toothpaste is $39, and the mouthwash is $39. All items are available through the company’s website.

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https://www.essence.com/news/new-book-imagine-freedom-rahiel-tesfamariam/

By Rayna Reid Rayford ·Updated March 18, 2024

In her new book, “Imagine Freedom: Transforming Pain into Political and Spiritual Power,” award-winning journalist Rahiel Tesfamariam tackles how Black Americans can fight for social justice while avoiding burnout, anxiety, and depression.

Tesfamariam told ESSENCE she knew she was going to write a book for the past 18 years, but became inspired after arel="tag">black books

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TOHO Animation recently released a new trailer for the highly anticipated Kaiju No. 8 anime series and revealed the show’s April 13, 2024 broadcast date, which Crunchyroll will simulcast. The anime adaptation of the popular manga series created by Naoya Matsumoto centers on a man working a job far removed from his childhood dreams who gets wrapped up in an unexpected situation.

What is Kaiju No. 8 About:

The official synopsis for the series reveals:

“In a world plagued by threatening creatures known as Kaiju, Kafka Hibino aspired to enlist in the Japan Defense Force to defeat them.

‘Let’s wipe out the Kaiju together.’ Kafka pledged to his childhood friend, Mina Ashiro. Over time, life circumstances forced them to go their separate ways and caused him to abandon his lifelong ambition.

He found himself employed by Monster Sweeper, Inc., a professional cleaning company that specializes in cleaning up the aftermath of Kaiju battles. Meanwhile, Mina Ashiro is now the Captain of the Defense Force’s 3rd Division. As it stands, he is currently unworthy of fighting Kaiju alongside her.

At work, Kafka crosses paths with the highly motivated Reno Ichikawa. Reno’s undying determination to join the Defense Force leaves no room for failure. His perseverance reawakens Kafka’s ambition of standing next to Mina as they protect humanity from Kaiju together. A dream frozen by time, thawed by a burning promise.”

Wait, What Musical Artists are Attached to the opening (OP) and ending (ED) songs?!

The OP/ED songs of the anime are coming from artists that have landed with some surprise: with the opening song “Abyss” by YUNGBLUD (teaser) and “Nobody” by OneRepublic (teaser). While they wouldn’t be the first non-Japanese musical talents to bring opening or ending theme songs to anime series (one of my all time favorites would be “The Light Before We Land” by Scottish band The Delgados for the anime adaptation of Gunslinger Girl), time will tell if the work of these musical talents land with the anime adaptation. Reactions from fans online, via X (Twitter) range from shock, confusion, and to elation. You can check out YUNGBLUD’s and OneRepublic’s messages about their involvement here and here. 

Why the Upcoming Kaiju No. 8 Anime Might Appeal to You?

Do you like anime about Kaiju and monsters and squads created to bring peace to humankind?

Do you appreciate the lovable underdog like guys in anime doing their best?

Do you adore seeing pig-tailed badasses kicking ass and taking names?

Do you identify as a literary nerd or at least enjoy a good Franz Kafka reference?

Do you tend to like comedy and really well-timed hilarious moments popping off?

Do you care for stories about characters getting the chance to revive a dream they previously thought dead?

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STAFF

Original Manga: Naoya Matsumoto (Serialized in “MANGA Plus by SHUEISHA”)

Director: Shigeyuki Miya & Tomomi Kamiya

Series Composition & Screenplay: Ichiro Okouchi

Character Designer & Chief Animation Director: Tetsuya Nishio

Kaiju Design: Mahiro Maeda

Art Director: Shinji Kimura

Color Design: Izumi Hirose

3DCG Director: Masaru Matsumoto

Director of Photography: Eiji Arai

Editor: Aya Hida

Sound Director: Fumiyuki Goh

Music: Yuta Bandoh

Kaiju Supervision(Design & Artworks): Studio khara Animation

Production: Production I.G

CAST

Kafka Hibino / Kaiju No. 8: Masaya Fukunishi

Mina Ashiro: Asami Seto

Reno Ichikawa: Wataru Katoh

Kikoru Shinomiya: Fairouz Ai

Soshiro Hoshina: Kengo Kawanishi

Iharu Furuhashi: Yuki Shin

Haruichi Izumo: Keisuke Komoto

Aoi Kaguragi: Shunsuke Takeuchi

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Kaiju No. 8 premieres this April on @Crunchyroll and X.

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