When a DJ Green Lantern project drops, it still feels like an event. Not because the music industry demands it, not because an algorithm forces it, but because certain names carry a weight that cuts through every era.
We call him the Evil Genius for a reason. Green helped define the early 2000s — an architect of the mixtape golden age who amplified the voices of giants like Nas, Eminem, and Jadakiss, and brought a cinematic touch to DJing that influenced everyone who followed.
I rang up Green this past Sunday afternoon to discuss his exclusive Apple DJ Mix, Half-Man, Half Amazing. A perfect warm-up to Light-Years, Green’s blend tape matches Nas’ vocals with DJ Premier production so naturally it feels like these records were always meant to meet.
It’s been on repeat for me since it dropped — and will be until midnight strikes. I suggest you do the same. Classic hip-hop. No skips. No delay — press play.
Green, this project took me back. People were texting me like crazy — it felt like a classic mixtape drop. Did you feel that energy?
Hell yeah. It was wild. I was like, “What is this?” But I reminded myself — it’s just a mix. Coming from the era where mixtapes were full of exclusives, this was different, but it felt right: mixing tracks people know but adding new elements.
How challenging was it to re-present these tracks? Many of us know these records. Reworking classics isn’t easy.
It was a huge challenge, especially for our generation who knows every reference. Scratches, transitions, Premier cuts — everything had to be done right. I had to do it justice. Once I started, I realized this wasn’t just an idea: it was an assignment.
You first got the call from Apple in October, right?
Yeah, but the concept started a few months before. Then in October, I got the green light and the resources to make it official. Honestly, I was slightly apprehensive. I didn’t want it to look like I was riding someone else’s wave. The hip-hop industry can be jaded, and I wanted to respect the moment.
So I framed it: “Yo, this is an assignment. You asked me to do this.” I wanted to make it clear — this is a blend tape. No exclusives. No originals. Just doing it right. A straight-up blend tape. Nothing more, nothing less — and that’s exactly what makes it special.
Man, top to bottom, it’s flawless. I’m still figuring out my favorites. Any mixes that stand out to you?
Track 7: “Blaze A 50” with “3 Tha Hard Way” for sure — shout out to Bahamadia. Then track 12: “Ten Crack Commandments” with “Count Me In,” and track 23: “Moment Of Truth” with “Watch Dem.”
I focused heavy on ’96-’97 Nas: It Was Written, I Am… sprinkled in some extras. I even did research to make sure I didn’t miss any hidden gems.
The tape’s ending is smooth yet abrupt — like a perfect closeout.
Yeah, I hit a wall with time, but it loops back to the top. That abruptness actually feels cinematic — it’s like the mix itself is alive.
Technology now lets you pull a capellas from almost anything. How has that changed your approach?
Techniques on this tape weren’t possible two years ago. Now I can strip elements and boost kicks. In the old mixtape era, we were limited to vinyl a capellas — DIY stuff was always imperfect. Now the technology is insane. I can isolate stems, rebuild tracks, enhance clarity — make everything sound like a movie. Timing couldn’t be better for this project.
So this era unlocks creativity in ways you couldn’t have imagined.
Exactly. But here’s the thing — everyone has the tools, but not everyone can do this. That’s what separates a DJ from someone just playing tracks. It’s about taste, vision, and making it feel alive.
You talked about responsibility. How do you feel presenting these classics to a generation that might not know all the Nas or Premier tracks?
Man, it’s a gateway. This tape is bait on a fishing pole. Younger listeners hear it, get curious, and explore the catalogs. They feel the scratches, transitions, sequencing. It shows them the artistry. I hope it inspires them to dig deeper and understand why these records hit.
You’ve been DJing for Nas for a while now. Favorite live moments?
MSG and Yankee Stadium. MSG was months of work, meticulous preparation. Yankee Stadium came together in two days, but the energy was unreal. Both shows had their own magic, and each taught me something different about presentation, crowd connection, and timing.
After Light-Years drops, we might need a sequel. Do you have enough material?
So much artillery. I could run a whole sequel, no problem. Tracks, remixes, obscure gems, and hidden Premier cuts nobody’s heard in a modern context. The catalog is deep — this is just the tip of the iceberg.
The project also spotlights the artistry behind DJ culture, right?
Absolutely. DJing isn’t just playing tracks — it’s sequencing, blending, scratching, and storytelling. This project showcases that while giving new listeners a blueprint for why DJs still matter in hip-hop.
And even with new tech, you’re still preserving the feel of the classic mixtape era.
Exactly. The aesthetics, transitions, energy — it all honors what we grew up on. Technology just amplifies the vision. But the heart? That’s old-school. That’s the soul.
It’s about preservation, celebration, and inspiration. Preserving the work of legends, celebrating the artistry that made us love hip hop, and inspiring the next generation — DJs, producers, fans — to explore and create. It’s a bridge between eras. Great music doesn’t stay in the past — it evolves and continues to educate.
Couldn’t have said it better. This project feels like a statement, not just a tape.
That’s exactly what it is. It’s a statement of respect, skill, and love for the culture. And I hope people recognize that.
Sidebar: A final word from Rob “Reef” Tewlow, the Apple exec who made this project happen:
“Green is great at what he does. He understands the weight of these classics and the responsibility of presenting them right. He’s showing younger fans how to experience artistry — that’s education through entertainment. We spent months going through catalogs, text marathons, planning every move. Green delivered a masterpiece that honors the old school while elevating it for today. He’s the perfect captain for this ship — no question.”
Norwegian film director Kristoffer Borgli had his big breakout with 2023’s Dream Scenario, a surreal film starring Nicolas Cage that was co-produced and distributed by A24. Now he’s set to link up with them once again for The Drama.
This time, he has a pair of stars leading the way in Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. As of now, though, there’s a lot of mystery surrounding the film, even in light of the recently released teaser trailer.
Ahead of the movie’s release, keep reading for everything you need to know before it hits theaters.
Plot
An official logline reads, “A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.”
Beyond that, not much is known about the film’s plot, and the people involved in the movie haven’t spoken much about it publicly yet. However, A24 shared a fictional engagement announcement for the characters that offers some background info.
Zendaya and Pattinson’s characters are named Emma Harwood and Charlie Thompson, respectively. Harwood graduated from Boston University with a B.A. degree in English and works at Mission Books (either a book store or publishing company, most likely). Thompson, meanwhile, has a Ph.D in Art History from Tufts University, and serves as the director of the Cambridge Art Museum. Harwood’s family comes from Louisiana while Thompson’s is from England. The teaser trailer indicates there’s some uncertainty, unease, or conflict about the nuptials, which are set to take place in Boston.
Cast
The movie stars Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, and Hailey Benton Gates.
Athie is one of the few cast members who has talked about the film, although he was tight-lipped. Earlier this year, he spoke with Collider, saying, “It’s incredibly interesting and a beautiful cast. I’m very curious how it’s received.”
Pattinson also said in an interview earlier this year (translated from French), “We had a scene together in it that was driving me crazy. I was desperately looking for its meaning, to the point of writing pages and pages of textual analysis… I ended up calling Zendaya the night before shooting the scene in question.”
The logline of Charli XCX’s upcoming movie The Moment reads, “A rising pop star navigates the complexities of fame and industry pressure while preparing for her arena tour debut.” That pop star, it turns out, is Charli herself, as a teaser trailer shared last month indicated with its inclusion of real-world footage, like from an appearance on The Late Show.
Now, today (December 11), we have our first non-teaser trailer. The trailer sees Charli addressing concerns from business types that Brat should continue on and on. She also has tough moments dealing with the pressure placed on her to be “f*cking innovative all the time and f*cking cool.”
The film also now has a firm theatrical release date of January 30, 2026.
Charli recently wrote about her interest in movies, saying:
“As some of you may know I’m currently feeling more inspired by film than I am by music. Film is where my creative brain seems to be gravitating. I’m enjoying acting, I’m enjoying writing, I’m enjoying watching and I’m above all enjoying discovering a new craft. Those things feel really enriching and instinctual to me at the moment but also music is a limb I will probably never fully be able to cut from my body despite trying quite hard to do so at points.”
The comforts of home used to be invisible. Now they’re part of the story we tell about ourselves — in mirror photos, in kitchen-table Zooms, in the background of every “woke up this way” or “I think I like this little life” photo dump. Your speakers, your bath setup, the chair you collapse into after a long day… all of it is part of your personal brand and the place you actually live your life.
The vibe has to hit on both levels: it needs to look good on camera and feel good in your body.
That’s why I love home gifts. You’re not just handing someone a box, you’re upgrading their Tuesday night. You’re giving them better sound for the songs that get them through tough days, better support for the baths that keep them sane, better toys for the kids (and grown-ups) who make the house loud and alive. A good home gift says, “I see how you live — and I want that to feel softer, richer, more joyful.”
This list is built around that idea. These are pieces that either improve the way your space sounds (big-time audiophile energy) or the way it feels (tiny luxury, every single day). From sculptural hi-fi speakers to a literal sofa for your bathtub, everything here is designed to live out in the open, get used hard, and slowly become part of someone’s daily rituals.
Which means that if you choose any of them, you will get thanked all year long.
Bowers & Wilkins — Zeppelin Speaker
Bowers & Wilkins
Price: $559
The Zeppelin is one of those rare pieces of audio gear that actually makes your room look cooler before you even play a song. It’s sculptural and a little futuristic, like a spaceship quietly parked on your credenza, but it’s also pure function — a serious wireless speaker built by people who actually care about hi-fi. Fire it up and you get that “oh, this is different” moment: vocals lift off the surface of the room, bass gets deeper without turning to mud, and all of a sudden your “background listening” becomes an actual mini listening session.
The sound has that rare ability to envelop you, rather than sound like it is blasting from one corner.
Day to day, it’s dead simple: connect once, stream from your phone, laptop, or TV. The Zeppelin just becomes part of how you move through the house — cooking dinner, cleaning up, scrolling late at night. It’s a perfect gift for the person who’s clearly outgrown a tiny Bluetooth speaker but hasn’t yet made the leap into a full two-speaker, separate-amp situation.
Buy it for the friend who always has music on and deserves for their space to finally sound as intentional as it looks.
Blipblox myTRACKS is what happens when you mash up a pro-level groovebox with a toy from the most joyful possible future. It’s a little neon spaceship covered in pads, faders, and joysticks that hides a full-on music studio inside — multi-track sequencing, tons of built-in instruments and drum kits, and a screen-free workflow that lets you build layered songs just by poking, twisting, and listening. There’s even a mic baked in so you can sample a dog bark, the front door slam, or your kid laughing and flip it into a beat.
Forget books, this is what I have on my coffee table. (Don’t worry, I also like books.)
The magic is that it works for everyone in the house. A five-year-old can mash buttons and get something musical; a teenager can dial in real arrangements; an adult who secretly wants to produce can treat it like a portable sketchpad. It runs on AA batteries, tucks under a couch or into a backpack, and connects to “serious” gear later if someone really gets the bug. Buy it for the family that already has a cheap keyboard in the corner and a kid who taps out rhythms on every flat surface — this is the upgrade that turns that energy into actual songs.
The Meze 105 SILVA are the rare headphones that can hang with your nicest furniture. Open-back cups carved from walnut, a radial metal grille that looks mid-century and modern at the same time, and a weight/fit combo that makes “just one track” turn into a full album side. Sonically, they’re tuned in that sweet-spot Meze way: warm enough that everything feels lush and inviting, but with a clarity in the mids that puts vocals, guitars, and strings right in front of you instead of smearing them into the background.
As a person with ADHD who keeps headphones on my ears for the full workday to help focus, I will tell you: Meze makes the most comfortable over-ear headphones on earth. Trust.
They come with an excellent cable and even a USB-C DAC/amp in the box, which means you can plug straight into a laptop or phone and actually hear what these cans can do — no extra gear needed. This is a “sit down and listen on purpose” pair: movie scores get cinematic, jazz clubs feel closer, and those albums your friend insists you really listen to suddenly make more sense. Buy it for the person who treats putting on headphones like a ritual — the friend who still buys vinyl, still rewinds songs to hear one note again, and deserves a proper throne for their ears.
If you’ve ever tried to get comfortable in a hard porcelain tub using a rolled-up towel and pure optimism, the BADESOFA Back Bath Pillow feels like cheating. It’s a big, sculpted cushion that supports your head, neck, and back so you can actually settle into the water instead of constantly adjusting. Inside, it’s sand-weighted — so it stays where you put it without suction cups — and the outer mesh is designed to let water flow through and drain quickly rather than turning into a soggy sponge.
It’s also built thoughtfully: materials are Oeko-Tex certified, the cover and inner pillow can be washed separately, and the whole thing is designed to dry fast and resist mold so it can live in the tub without becoming a science experiment.
This is a gift for the person who is constantly “taking a bath to reset” — new parents, overworked friends, burned-out creatives, anyone whose group text is 80% “today was a lot.” Give it to them with fancy bath salts if you want, but honestly, this pillow alone is enough to make a regular Tuesday soak feel like a hotel spa.
The Nines are the endgame if someone keeps talking about “one day upgrading the living room sound” but never quite gets there. They look like classic Klipsch heritage speakers — real wood veneer, horn-loaded tweeters, chunky knobs — but they’re fully powered, which means no receiver, no black box full of cables, just plug-in-and-go. Inside, you get hi-res 192kHz/24-bit decoding, titanium tweeters on Tractrix horns for that crisp, lively top end, and a beefy 8-inch woofer with DSP and bi-amping that gives you grown-up, cinematic bass even at normal-people volumes.
The inputs are where they really become a household hub: HDMI-ARC for the TV, built-in phono preamp for a turntable, Bluetooth, optical, USB, RCA — basically every way you might reasonably send sound in 2025.
Hook these up and suddenly the same pair of speakers handles movie night, record sessions, playlists while you cook, and late-night YouTube rabbit holes. Buy them for the friend whose living room already looks like a boutique hotel lounge and who keeps saying, “I really need better speakers” every time a new album drops.
Gammn’s “The Board” (their cult-favorite backgammon setup) is the opposite of the dusty game box buried in a closet. It’s a travel-ready backgammon board that folds into a sleek case, with a cork-style playing surface and color palettes that look ripped from a very stylish beach motel. The whole thing is designed to come out often — on the coffee table, at the park, on vacation — and to look good while it’s there.
Even when it’s just sitting open, it gives a room that subtle “people do things here” energy.
Because it was built with portability in mind, it’s light, durable, and easy to throw in a tote or stash in a carry-on. There are straps and accessories if you want to go full “backgammon but make it fashion,” but the core experience is simple: roll the dice, move the pieces, talk trash, and stay off your phones for an hour. Buy it for the friend who hosts game nights.
The BRÄNNBOLL is very “IKEA in 2025” in the best possible way: it’s an inflatable gaming chair that feels like a cross between a beanbag and a lounge-y floor sofa. Because it’s air-filled, it has that slightly bouncy give that makes long gaming sessions or movie marathons way more comfortable than sitting bolt upright on the couch. It’s low to the ground, forgiving for fidgety legs, and light enough that you can drag it from the TV to a corner reading nook in about three seconds.
And when you’re not using it, you can deflate it and get your floor back — which is the real flex in smaller apartments or shared spaces. It’s a perfect gift for teens and college kids, sure, but also for adults who’ve quietly turned their living room into a hybrid gaming/streaming/reading zone and need seating that can keep up. Buy it for the person who is forever rearranging the furniture for “one more match” and deserves a throne that matches the energy.
So fresh, so clean. Outkast might as well have written their funky 2000’s track about the air in my tiny townhome after the Coway Airmega 450 took over the space. It’s a good thing (I think) that my space now feels so crisp, I often pause, mid-inhale to question, “Wait, am I breathing?” That naturally leads to a mini panic attack that I can usually shut down by just reminding myself that this is what truly pure oxygen feels like: free of pet dander, pollen, and all the invisible junk you didn’t realize your lungs were having to wade through. Whisper-quiet, sleek, and easy to move (Wheels! Still the best example of human innovation.), the Airmega 450 quietly circulates and purifies your space with a touchscreen that’s super intuitive and a built-in Eco Mode that keeps it practically silent. The 3-in-1 filter system – you can choose between Fresh Starter+, Allergen+, or Intense Smoke+ – lasts a full year so you won’t have to see a red light blinking at you every month, reminding you that your home’s air quality has slipped back to NYC smog levels. It’s the perfect luxury upgrade for anyone who equates “air circulation” with opening a window.
Maybe you’re just a weekend baker. Maybe you’re training to make next year’s cut for The Great British Bake-Off. Either way, I firmly believe that a machine that mixes flour, egg, and milk shouldn’t cost the equivalent of a month’s mortgage. The Cuisinart Precision Master 5.5 Quart mixer delivers almost everything a casual or committed baker could want, without the ego or the extra zero on the price tag of its competitors. It’s solid and stylish, with an impressive motor and 12-speed dial that lets you go from gently folding in dry ingredients to whipping cream at cloud-level peaks. Included attachments like a chef’s whisk, dough hook, and flat paddle (plus a splash guard with a pour spout in case, like me, messy is your middle name), mean almost any kind of carb-loaded treat is within your reach. Cakes, bread, meringue, pies, tarts… you can cream, beat, and knead to your heart’s desire with this thing. What really sells it, though? It’s versatility. You can attach a pasta roller, meat grinder, or pasta extruder later, so this isn’t just a mixer; it’s a gateway to bigger culinary ambitions.
Having a good, reliable cookware set is a necessary level-up at a certain point. Especially a set that takes your health into account. That last part is key. When I first got serious about my cookware, I dropped $400 on an anodized steel set and thought I was good to go. This was before I started paying attention to what was behind the non-stick effects of these and many other pans. So-called “forever chemicals” like PFAs have been shown to impact people’s health. Seeking to find a new solution that was safer, I turned to Caraway and its line of ceramic cookware, which is PFA-free while still naturally nonstick. The results have been fantastic, with a sturdy, clearly well-made set that feels as though it’s going to be a worry-free fixture in my kitchen for a long while.
In addition to the basic brilliance, these also come in a wide assortment of colors with the ability to supplement the basic 12-piece set over time as your needs evolve. I also really like how storage-focused Caraway is, including organizers and a really useful canvas setup to store your lids on the inside of a cabinet’s door.
Get the Caraway 12-Piece Ceramic Cookware Set here.
Cuisinart — Convection Breadmaker
Cuisinart
Price: $259.95
Bread is my true love, but I’m also locked in a furious battle against carbs and a fat ass. Sadly, I’ve been pretty underwhelmed by widely available low-carb and keto breads, which always seem to have a grit and aftertaste to them. Because of this, I decided to do the thing everyone else got into during the pandemic – I’m making my own bread. The catch is, I have always been intimidated by baking. Enter Cuisinart’s Convection Breadmaker, which seems to toe the line between ease-of-use and idiot-proof. And that’s exactly where I want to live. While I’m still searching for the best recipes, it’s an absolute relief to know that this breadmaker stands at the ready to assist me with 16 different modes, an automatic mix-in dispenser, and a convection fan that takes my creations from merely edible to elegant and bakery-worthy. The stainless steel design also makes this one of the best-looking kitchen appliances on my countertop.
Do you want to get dry when coming out of the shower, or do you want to get pampered? The Boll & Branch plush bath towel set allows both. It’s soft but durable and unmistakably premium compared to lower-cost/quality options. Let the guests have the Bed, Bath & Beyond towels; save these for you.
The set comes in a number of color options, and you get two bath towels, hand towels, and washcloths in a set. Boll & Branch also offers larger bundles.
Clipse’sLet God Sort Em Out has been one of the year’s biggest albums, not just in hip-hop, but across all genres. It’s year-end list season and Pusha T and Malice’s reunion hovers around the top of just about all of them. Perhaps as a victory lap, today (December 10), they shared a video for their Tyler, The Creator collaboration “P.O.V.”
It’s a Lyrical Lemonade video, so there’s a high degree of polish here as the trio rap the song while sitting around a table in an empty ballroom. Well, it’s empty except for a creepy animatronic band on stage.
Of the lyric “Just to think I built a rap career off an oz / I’m watchin’ new n****s rap just to OD,” Malice wrote, “My era sold dope, the next era used dope. Both eras were in error but each generation grows increasingly wicked.”
Check out the video above and find Clipse and Tyler’s upcoming tour dates below.
Clipse’s 2025 & 2026 Tour Dates
12/26/2025 — Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
12/27/2025 — Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
12/30/2025 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
04/12/2026 — Indio, CA @ Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2026
04/19/2026 — Indio, CA @ Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival 2026
08/28-29/2026 — London, United Kingdom @ All Points East 2026
Tyler, The Creator’s 2026 Tour Dates: Chromakopia: The World Tour
03/13/2026 — Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Lollapalooza Argentina
03/14/2026 — Santiago, Chile @ Lollapalooza Chile
03/18/2026 — San José, Costa Rica @ Parque Viva
03/20/2026 — Bogotá, Colombia @ Estéreo Picnic
03/22/2026 — São Paulo, Brazil @ Lollapalooza Brasil
03/24/2026 — Mexico City, Mexico @ Palacio de los Deportes
03/25/2026 — Mexico City, Mexico @ Palacio de los Deportes
03/29/2026 — Guadalajara, Mexico @ Arena Guadalajara
03/31/2026 — San Juan, Puerto Rico @ Coliseo de Puerto Rico
In case you missed it, Coldplay is a pretty big band. Earlier this year, their Music Of The Spheres tour broke Taylor Swift’s record and became the most-attended concert tour ever, with 10.3 million tickets sold at the time. There’s even more to come, too, as the band is set to extend the run into 2027.
Before that, though, fans unable to go in person, or those who just want to relive the experience at home, will soon be able to do so, as Meta Horizon is set to introduce a trio of new immersive experiences based on the tour. The headline is the exclusive free concert, going down on December 30. The footage was captured at Wembley Stadium in 180-degree VR, produced by iHeartMedia. Fans can even dress up their avatars with Coldplay merch. RSVPs for the event are available here. The concert will be available in VR on Meta Quest, but also on mobile via the Meta Horizon app.
Arriving first, though, is the Beat Saber music pack, on December 18. It includes 12 Coldplay hits, and they’ll be playable in a new environment inspired by the band’s shows. Finally, Coming on December 29 is the Supernatural Workout Series. Hosted by coaches Leanne Pedante and Dwana Olsen, included are “new multi-intensity Boxing and Flow workouts” featuring hits from throughout Coldplay’s career, per a press release. This one is only available in the US and Canada. Here’s a preview trailer.
Last month, Billie Eilish made a huge announcement, revealing that she and James Cameron made a 3D concert film. Eilish wrote at the time, “HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) coming to theatres on march 20th 2026 !!!! this has been one of my favorite tours everrrrrr and being able to capture it and co-direct this film with @jamescameronofficial has truly been a dream come true. can’t wait for you all to see it.”
There’s still some waiting to do, but it just got easier as today (December 10), the first trailer for the film was unveiled. The video indicates that aside from concert footage, there will be some slice-of-life clips, too: It starts with Eilish spotting fans camping as they wait for her concert, then posting a photo of them and waiting for them to notice. The trailer also has some behind-the-scene footage of the making of the film itself.
Eilish recently discussed what it was like working with Cameron, saying:
“Well, it’s been an insanely amazing, surreal experience working with James Cameron. I’m really excited for all of it, and I’m so excited for the fans to experience this 3D situation that we’re working on. It’s nothing I’ve ever done, and I haven’t seen anything really like it, and I’m just kind of blown away at every step of the process. He spends the entire show [gestures framing hands] in front of every single, like all of the screens, and he just never quits. He never yawns, and he’s so respectful of what I want.”
In October and November, PinkPantheress went on a brief North American tour dubbed An Evening With PinkPantheress. Next year, though, she’s ready to extend that run, as today (December 10), she announced new shows.
Tickets go on sale starting with an artist presale on December 10 at 10 a.m. local time, and signing up for access is a bit unusual: Text the “” emoji here. The general on-sale starts December 12 at 10 a.m. local time, here.
In a recent interview, PinkPantheress discussed her mindset behind playing shows, saying:
“I’ve had to basically go against my nature and just jump into things that I know I need to work on. For me it’s more of a confidence thing — like when [my first performance at Glastonbury] was coming up, my fear was, ‘Well, I can’t do this to a high enough standard, so should I just not do it?’ But it’s gotten better as time has gone on, and I was shocked watching the video back from Glastonbury and realizing how confident I looked, and how nice I looked. I didn’t know if I was gonna be able to get over my fear, and I’m pleased that I did.”
Find the tour dates below.
PinkPantheress’ 2026 Tour Dates: An Evening With PinkPantheress
04/08/2026 — Mexico City, Mexico @ Pabellon Oeste
04/11/2026 — Indio, CA @ Coachella
04/14/2026 — Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
04/16/2026 — Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum
04/18/2026 — Indio, CA @ Coachella
04/20/2026 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
04/22/2026 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
04/23/2026 — Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
04/26/2026 — Miami, FL @ The Fillmore
04/27/2026 — Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
04/30/2026 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
05/03/2026 — Washington, D.C. @ The Anthem
05/07/2026 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Storehouse
05/09/2026 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia Presented by Highmark
05/12/2026 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
05/15/2026 — Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
Artificial colors, artificial flavors, additives, enriched flours and multi-syllabic unidentifiable ingredients are out – natural, organic and non-GMO, in. Cue Frito Lay, not late to the party, but right on time – their own “Simply” line of “healthier” iterations of their snack staples has existed for years. Re-iterated or re-branded, the NKD line from Frito Lay proclaims that the artificial dyes and seasonings have been nixed, and the MSG stripped, but the flavor and tastiness remain.
At Uproxx, we are always game for any new product lines, GMO-laden or not. Being huge fans of all the original Frito Lay products in the Simply NKD rollout (classics like Nacho Cheese Doritos, Cheetos Puffs, Cool Ranch Doritos and modern day juggernaut Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are represented), we surely could not resist an early opportunity to sample and judge. Here, we present our Simply NKD chip rankings for your reading and snacking pleasure.
Disclaimer: I’ve only had Flamin’ Hot Cheetos a handful of times. Hot Fries were a favorite in younger days, but the Flamin’ Hot just haven’t been my personal first pick when my spicy snack hankering hits. The NKD version of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos is somewhat incognito after shedding the nuclear red hue. Despite the change in appearance, the peppery vinegary tongue tingling spice and Cheetos crunch is everything you wild Flamin’ Hot Cheetos enthusiasts fans are obsessed with.
Everything with the Nacho Cheese NKD version is identical to the original – shape, crunch, cheesiness – just less orange-y cheese powder on the chip exterior. The NKD version still satisfies that Doritos craving and by choosing to put less bad stuff in you, you can feel slightly better about shoveling handfuls in your mouth.
2. Simply NKD Cool Ranch Doritos
Frito Lay
The original Cool Ranch Dorito is an all-time favorite chip, and the NKD version is almost its doppelganger. The chip itself, Cool Ranch flavor and crunch are pretty equivalent to the excellence you expect from Cool Ranch Doritos. The ranch flavor may be very slightly lighter but the ranchy tang and creaminess are as pronounced as ever. If you squint or examine, you won’t notice red and green seasoning on the NKD Cool Ranch Doritos, but that’s purely aesthetic. If you blind-tasted these, you’d barely register much difference from the original and that’s a big compliment to Frito Lay.
Credit Frito Lay and their laser-focused R&D team for cranking out this absolute nearly perfect version of the Cheetos puff. Bearing the signature Cheetos tang, there is no shortage of cheesy creaminess despite the lack of artificial flavors. The puff itself has that signature cloud-like puffiness, along with an unparalleled light crunch. Lacking the iconic orange artificial Cheetos color, these yellow puffs still coat your fingers in a cheesy residue, so you get the full sensory experience. These may not fully replace the original on shelves, but they’re a great option.
There’s a certain confidence that comes with being early on a cultural icon, and Officially Ice of The Joe Budden Podcast has championed Max B for many years. When Ice curates a list, you respect the authority. You don’t debate it: you salute it. Forget the diss records and internet nostalgia — these are the joints Funkmaster Flex, or any DJ with taste and a pulse, should have on standby the moment Bigaveli touches a stage.
Did you boys not get the memo? Max B is home, and 2026 is lining up to be his true takeover year. Not a comeback: a continuation of an unfinished reign. Time for everybody to catch up and remember why his voice, melodies, street aura, and Harlem cool heated up the streets and changed how rappers talk and sing their truths.
So, as the holidays slow everything down, take a moment and reconnect with the catalogue that built the wave. Let it crash over you again.
20. Max B — “Picture Me Rollin” (2008)
19. Max B — “Porno Muzik” (2009)
18. Max B — “Never Wanna Go Back” (2009)
17. Max B — “No More Tricks” (2025)
16. Max B — “Eye For An Eye” (2008)
15. Max B — “Drop That Top” (2007)
14. Max B — “Prolific” (2007)
13. Max B — “Bad Whiskey” (2011)
12. Max B — “Cake (Remix)” Feat. French Montana and T.P. (2009)
11. Max B — “Ready To Ride (Remix)” Feat. Mak Mustard (2011)
10. Max B — “No, No, No (Hey We Love You)” Feat. French Montana (2011)
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