We presented the new H&M Fashion Against Aids t-shirt collection a few weeks ago. The latest chapter of the initiative features collaborations with NERD, Estelle, Yoko Ono, Dita Von Teese, Katy Perry and many others. Today we can give you an exclusive preview of the commercial for the new campaign.

Some of the biggest celebrities from the world of fashion, music and style will be joining H&M and Designers Against AIDS (DAA) for Fashion Against AIDS, to help fight the disease and raise youth awareness. Katy Perry, Dita Von Teese, N.E.R.D, Estelle and Yoko Ono are among the artists who will collaborate with H&M on designs for T-shirts, T-shirt dresses, vests and bodies. 25% of the sales price will be donated to youth HIV/AIDS awareness projects. The collection, in 100% organic cotton, for both guys and girls will go on sale in H&M’s youth DIVIDED department from May 28 2009.

After the jump we show you the stars wearing their t-shirts and we also show you some product images of our favorite designs in the collection, including the one by Pharrell and the one by Moby.

We give you a first look at N.E.R.D.’s “Sooner Or Later” video, which has in terms of look and sound a slightly different feel, than what we have previously seen from the group around Pharrell Williams. Via BBC.

London based Blag Magazine will release their final issue of their Volume 2. For the occasion they worked with N.E.R.D. and placed them on both covers of the magazine.
Blag Magazine met up with N.E.R.D. at the Elms Lesters Painting Rooms for an exclusive photoshoot and interview. Other stories in the issue include Plus: & Action! Lukas Haas, INTRODUCING… Alex Trochut, Kid Sister, Gemma Arterton, Talulah Riley, Chester French and Kenna. In the A-Z section you will find Ben X, Common, Goorin Brothers, Jamie Hayon, Kaws, Kris Van Assche, Shigeru Ban, UNStudio, The Virgins, Virgin’s Heathrow Club House, Yes Man, Zaha Hadid and Karl Lagerfeld, Kanye West and Estelle.
BLAG Vol. 2 Nø 10 will be on sale nationally and internationally from the end of August and available to order from www.blagmagazine.com from the 14th August, shipping direct to your door.
Seems to be an issue that you do not want to miss!

Just this morning we reported about the upcoming Complex issue featuring Lupe Fiasco, N.E.R.D. and the works of Kaws. Complex gives us some more details on the issue now, images from inside spreads designed by Kaws as well as some nice video interviews. Kaws designed the N.E.R.D story and artist Reas designed the Lupe Fiasco Story.
As much as we love the work of Kaws, we do not understand why this comes so short after his work on iD Magazine. Even though his work for iD was on another level, we still think that a bit more time in between would not have hurt anybody.
Check it out here.
More images after the jump.

We came across some first images of the upcoming issue of Complex. As usual the issue features two different covers, one on each side. This time they feature N.E.R.D. and Lupe Fiasco as well as Kaws artwork on the background. Via BBC/Ice Cream.
Definitely an issue that you do not want to miss.

N.E.R.D. continues their signing trip around the globe. Recently they arrived in Europe, have already stopped by the Hideout in London and yesterday they made it to Solebox Berlin.
As usual there was a huge crowd waiting for them and the turnout was great. See a complete event recap here.

This week saw the official release of N.E.R.D.’s "Seeing Sounds" Album. To celebrate we’re offering three copies of the disk for give away. Interesting fact, the album title was inspired by watching a discovery channel show about the combining of two senses. The songs themselves stay true to the groups experimental nature, taking cues from a range of influences. All in all, there is an attempt to build a "BIG" sound, which seems the new rage for hip-hop artists. Perhaps they are all looking for that lucrative stadium show money? 
To become eligible for the contest, you must fill out this survey.

Converse announced today that it had brought together the talents of Pharrell Williams, N.E.R.D., Santogold and Julian Casablancas as part of the brand’s Century celebration. The artists recently joined forces to create a brand new, all original music track, “My Drive Thru,” that will be distributed digitally free of charge to a global audience exclusively on converse.com and authorized Converse web sites around the world. The track will be released on Tuesday, June 10.
In addition to collaborating on the track, the artists also participated in the creation of a music video that will be released during the summer. The song will be promoted, in part through Converse print, outdoor and online advertising tagged Three Artists, One Song. The advertising features the three artists as well as a range of emerging musical talent from across the globe, including MGMT, Bradford Cox of Deerhunter and Atlas Sound, YACHT, Kid Sister, Eleanor Friedberger of the Fiery Furnaces, Frank Carter of Gallows; Does It Offend You, Yeah?, and Sophie of Care Bears on Fire.
Check out more images after the jump and make sure to check out the song as of tomorrow on Converse.com.

For the release of the new "Seeing Sounds" album by NERD, Colette will be releasing this t-shirt. The first 50 people to purchase the album from Colette will get the t-shirt for free. Via LaMJC.