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Nike is currently running a big sale on their Air Max 270 sneakers and it’s one you won’t want to miss.

Beloved by Beyoncé, the Nike Air Max model is a winner. With over 70 models in the Air Max family, the shoe has become one of Nike’s best-sellers, and it’s easy to see why. The sneaker model was designed by Tinker Hatfield back in the spring of 1987 and revolutionized the sneaker game, incorporating design facets that hadn’t been seen before, namely, the first-ever exposed Air unit in the heel.

This brings us to the lifestyle offering that is the Air Max 270. Major names in the music industry have been associated with the shoe, including Travis Scott, along with major sports teams like the Boston Red Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants. The 270 is a strong contender for one of the best Air Max models, at least in our humble opinion.

All that to say, Nike is currently running a major sale on the iconic model on their website with styles for women, men and kids. The sale includes options up to 25% off, and they’re going fast. In honor of the icon that is the 270, we’ve rounded up a list of sale Air Max 270s you can shop right now. Thank us later.

Women’s Nike Air Max 270

$136.97 $160 14% off

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Pink and peach womens Nike Air Max 270.

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Pretty in pink and super comfortable, these women’s Nike Air Max 270s are a must-have. Retailing for $136.97, that’s 14% off its original price, these sneakers come in a dusty rose hue with breathable mesh uppers and a foam midsole that cushions every step. The fresh pink colorway is perfect for summer, while the subtle logo detailing throughout offers the silhouette an instantly recognizable feel. Worn with a breezy maxi dress or your favorite barrel jeans, we can see these sneakers becoming a go-to in your wardrobe.

Men’s Nike Air Max 270

$129.97 $170 24% off

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An orange, black and white men’s Nike Air Max 270.

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This black, orange and white Air Max 270 model retails for $129.97 and is inspired by all things running. The sleek and speedy design, paired with the bold neon orange accents, makes this sneaker a standout for sure. Like other Air Max 270 designs, this men’s model comes equipped with a stretchy inner sleeve and boot-like construction that forms to the foot, creating a custom fit.

Big Kids Nike Air Max 270

$91.97 $130 29% off

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Big Kids Nike Air Max 270 in pink, white and black.

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With back-to-school season almost upon us, this deal on this kid’s Nike Air Max 270 is a no-brainer. Retailing for $91.97, this sneaker model is equipped with hot pink mesh uppers that transition into rubber white and black soles. The shoe is equipped with a large-volume Max Air unit in the heel that creates responsive cushioning perfect for playing and exploring. This sneaker model is also fixed with webbed lacing that keeps the shoe securely on your child’s feet.

Women’s Nike Air Max 270

$136.97 $160 14% off

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Women’s Nike Air Max 270

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This women’s Nike Air Max 270 colorway is beyond magical, and it’s 14% off. Retailing for $136.97, this 270 style features a gradient of cream to light pink into peach, purple and finally blue. Despite the sale, Nike still has a slew of sizing options available for this colorway from 5 to 12. You’ve got all the standard features that make the Air Max great, from the large Air unit, with a see-through window, for cushioning, to the breathable mesh uppers. We can envision this sneaker with stretchy leggings, a cropped tee and a baseball cap for a post-Pilates coffee run.

Men’s Nike Air Max 270

$119.97 $160 25% off

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A black white and neon green

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This men’s Air Max 270 retails for $119.97. It is another running-inspired silhouette that is less chunky than the other offerings on this list. The silhouette is sleek and aerodynamic with endless comfort thanks to that innovative Air unit cushioning every step. The colorway is subtle, save for the lime green pop on the heel that creates a peekaboo effect. We’d style this model with basketball shorts and a band tee or your favorite jeans for a laid-back look.

Other Sale Nike Air Max 270 Styles that We Love

Men’s Nike Air Max 270

$119.97 $160 25% off

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Nike Air Max 270 in a gray, taupe and blue colorway.

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Women’s Nike Air Max 270

$144.97 $170 15% off

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Nike Air Max 270 sneakers with neon pink accents.

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Big Kids Nike Air Max 270

$110.97 $130 15% off

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Nike Air Max 270 for kids in gray with blue, yellow and pink accents.

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Big Kids Nike Air Max 270

$110.97 $130 15% off

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Nike Air Max 270 in gray and black with red accents.

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Joey Bada$$ is hitting the road this fall, and he’s bringing some wordsmiths with him. The Brooklyn rapper announced the Dark Aura Tour on Monday (Aug. 18), which is set to kick off in October and will feature Ab-Soul and Rapsody as special guests.

The North American trek will run through Boston, Montreal, Toronto, Detroit, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Denver, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Dallas, Atlanta, Nashville and hit Joey’s hometown of Brooklyn before wrapping up in Philadelphia on Nov. 20.

Pre-sale tickets go on sale starting on Tuesday (Aug. 19), while the general public gets in on the action come Thursday morning (Aug. 21).

The 30-year-old turned the heat up a few notches with his menacing “Dark Aura” single on Monday, which will land on Joey’s Lonely at the Top album arriving on Aug. 29.

“Please don’t push me, I’m too close to the edge/ Gotta know the ledge, knowledge is power, that’s what my OG said,” he raps in an homage to Melle Mel’s bars on hip-hop staple “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five.

Joey Bada$$ had Lonely at the Top ready for Aug. 1, but chalked up the album delay to his label’s (Columbia Records) doing.

“The album is not dropping Aug. 1. I’m f—king sorry. I’m ashamed, I’m f—king disappointed,” he told fans on social media in late July. “I wanted to take accountability and responsibility because I’m not ever gon’ leave y’all high and dry.”

Joey continued: “My s—t got pushed back because the label pushed my s—t back. My album is signed, sealed and delivered over a month ago. This ain’t ‘cause of no sample clearances. This ain’t ‘cause of no features. This ain’t ‘cause of no clashing with another artist on the date. This is literally an Exhibit A of the label getting in the artist’s way … I’ve been moving on rogue time.”

Find all of the Dark Aura Tour dates below.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor is the latest act to remove their music from Spotify.

Over the past few months, many artists including Chad VanGaalen, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Deerhoof and Xiu Xiu have removed their music from Spotify. In addition to qualms round royalty payments, many artists have cited military investments made by Spotify CEO Daniel Ek through his investment fund Prima Materia. Since 2021, Prima Materia has been investing in Helsing, a defense company that sells AI software to inform military decisions. One song, a compilation track called “Outro,” is all that remains on Spotify.

Godspeed! has gone several steps further, removing nearly its entire discography from all major streaming services, including Tidal and Amazon Music.

Two of the long-running Canadian post-rock band’s albums on American independent record label Kranky — 1998’s F# A# ∞ and 2000’s Lift Your Skinny Fists Like Antennas to Heaven — are still up on Apple Music — but that’s also set to change soon.

“Kranky has always granted artists control over how their music is presented and disseminated,” a representative shared with Pitchfork, confirming that Godspeed You! Black Emperor’s remaining albums are in the process of being removed from the platform.

The band’s entire catalogue is still available to buy and stream via Bandcamp.

Godspeed You! Black Emperor have had two albums on the Billboard 200, but they’ve had even more impact on sales charts. The group has earned five albums on Billboard’s Top Album Sales, including 2021’s G_d’s Pee At State’s End, which peaked at No. 8. Five albums have charted on the Vinyl Albums chart, with 2012’s Allelujah! Don’t Bend! Ascend! hitting No. 1.

That album won Canada’s Polaris Music Prize in 2012, but the band didn’t show up to receive the award, using the $30,000 prize to launch and fund a program to provide musical instruments to prisoners in Quebec.

Billboard Canada has reached out to Godspeed You! Black Emperor and their label Constellation Records for comment.

Though the band hasn’t shared their exact reason for removing their music or if it is related to Ek’s military investments, they have often espoused anti-capitalist and anti-war perspectives. Their most recent album, 2024’s No Title as of 13 February 2024 28,340 Dead, was titled after the death toll of Palestinians, as reported by Gaza’s Health Ministry, in Israel’s war in Gaza.

In a statement accompanying the album, the band wrote:

“THE PLAIN TRUTH==
we drifted through it, arguing.
every day a new war crime, every day a flower bloom.
we sat down together and wrote it in one room,
and then sat down in a different room, recording.”

This article was originally published by Billboard Canada.

The New York Comedy Festival (NYCF) announced the addition of more than 100 shows to its 2025 line-up on Monday morning (Aug. 18).

Highlights include the Right Now podcast with John Goblikon, the character played by comedian Dave Rispoli in a green pointy-eared goblin mask, Hannibal Buress & Friends, Maddy Smith, Ricky Velez, the I Never Liked You podcast with Matteo Lane and Nick Smith, Erica Rhodes, Jaye McBride and That Show, hosted by Chris Gethard.

Earlier this summer, the festival, which is in its 11th year, announced a slate of headliners that will include Morgan Jay, who will play four shows in the metropolitan area — two at the Beacon Theatre, one at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn and one at Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ — Louis C.K., Margaret Cho, Pete Holmes, The Basement Yard, Hannah Berner, Michael Blackson, and Strangers with Candy with Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello and Amy Sedaris. 

In addition to this initial slate of headliners, the festival will announce additional shows in the coming months and more details for what have become staples of the proceedings. They include Stand Up for Heroes, the Bob Woodruff Foundation’s fundraiser for military veterans and their families, which draws A-list comedians and musicians, including such regulars as Jon Stewart, Jim Gaffigan, Jerry Seinfeld and Bruce Springsteen. Other annual programming includes the New York’s Funniest Stand Ups Presented By Threads competition and Comics to Watch.  

See the full lineup of additional shows HERE.

“We’re incredibly excited to unveil this year’s expanded lineup, featuring more than 100 shows across all five boroughs of the city,” said Caroline Hirsch, founder and owner of the festival in a statement. “The level of talent joining us this year is nothing short of phenomenal. Our continued mission is to uplift and celebrate the dynamic New York comedy community — bringing together rising stars and iconic performers in the city’s most storied venues that reflect the incredibly rich diversity and boundless energy of this city.”

For the fourth consecutive year, Hard Rock Hotel New York is the official host hotel for the NYCF. With music and entertainment at its core, the hotel will once again be home to various festival performances, events, and after-parties, along with exclusive overnight experiences for those in the audience or commanding the stage.

The 2025 NYCF is made possible by its partners Bread Financial, Threads, Hard Rock Hotel New York, ABC7, iHeart Radio, NYC Media & Entertainment, NYC Tourism + Conventions, Founded in NYC, New York Magazine, New York Post, Vulture and The Wall Street Journal.

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