No story will ever top a Studio Ghibli producer mailing Harvey Weinstein a katana sword, the implication (threat) being that he would slice-and-dice the disgraced producer if he made any cuts to Princess Mononoke, but this one’s pretty good, too.
The Sopranos stars co-hosts Steve Schirripa (Bobby) and Michael Imperioli (Christopher) were guests on a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, where they revealed that James Gandolfini (Tony) once threatened to “beat the f*ck” out of Weinstein. Gandolfini rarely appeared on late-night shows, even The Late Show With David Letterman to promote 2012’s excellent Killing Them Softly, but Weinstein refused to take “no” as an answer (clearly). Here’s how Schirripa remembers it:
“He said, ‘Harvey Weinstein keeps calling, he wants me to do Letterman and I said no.’ And he got f*cking nasty with Jim. And Jim said, ‘I will beat the f*ck out of Harvey Weinstein! He f*cking calls me again, I will beat the f*ck out of him! For the money he paid me, I’m not f*cking doing it!’ Swear to God. And this is before all the Harvey Weinstein sh*t when he was still king sh*t.”
The only king in this story (and most stories) is James Gandolfini.
It’s been weeks since the death of George Floyd, and the US remains in a state of civil unrest. Musicians have used their voices to address the situation, and now Phoebe Bridgers has decided to speak out by being quiet: She has released her new album Punisher a day early and revealed she’s “not pushing the record.”
Taking to social media, Bridgers explained her reasoning, writing, “I’m not pushing the record until things go back to ‘normal’ because I don’t think they should. Here it is a little early. Abolish the police. Hope you like it.”
I’m not pushing the record until things go back to “normal” because I don’t think they should. Here it is a little early. Abolish the police. Hope you like it.https://t.co/vmwERN0SOm
Bridgers previously told Uproxx of the new album, “I’ve been getting a pretty regular question of, were you afraid to put out your second record because there’s more pressure? I’m like, ‘F*ck no.’ I made the whole record knowing that people were going to hear it. […] Mostly I just wanted it to be better than the first record, which I think it is. […] I didn’t really want to be as dirge-y anymore. There are some dark songs, for sure, but I tried to get creative a little bit with the production. I just had more fun. I wanted to sound like an adult wrote it. I wrote a lot of Stranger In The Alps when I was still in my teens.”
Subscription platform OnlyFans is best known for its offerings in the adult entertainment space (and for getting a shout-out by Beyonce in “Savage“), although it’s not used exclusively for that sort of content. For example, Swae Lee just launched an OnlyFans account, and at least at the moment, it doesn’t look like he’ll be revealing himself on the site.
His account can be followed for free (unlike many other profiles on the site), and currently, his only post is a promotion for his new song, “Reality Check,” which is out now. On the hazy track, Swae sings about his riches and keeping tabs on his former lovers: “Who needs a reality check, I got a check in reality / I gotta check on my ex to make sure she ain’t doing better than me / Ridin’ the cars, spread the wings / I gotta go in the atmosphere.”
The new song is the latest sign that a solo album from Swae is on the way. Back in March, he said he would be making use of his time in quarantine to finish the record, and Mike Will Made-It apparently received 733 songs from Swae for potential inclusion on the album, which is titled Human Nature.
Carbonadi Vodka/Bluecoat Gin/Sailor Jerry Rum/Campari/Uproxx
It might not seem like it, but summer is pretty much here. Sure, in this strange new normal we’re all living in, the thought of a summer filled with days at the beach, barbecues with friends, and afternoons spent sipping beer flights at our favorite local breweries seems like more of a fever-dream than a potential reality. Summer 2020 will be spent social distancing from friends and family, wearing masks, and spending far more time at home than we’d like.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the warm weather. And you should definitely still savor a cocktail every now and then.
If you’re planning on getting your summery booze on, you’re probably going to need to restock your liquor cabinet. Odds are you’ve pillaged it over the last few months while working from home. To help you figure out the best seasonal bottles to purchase, we’ve asked some of our favorite bartenders for help. They were kind enough to tell us the one bottle of booze they always keep on hand in the summertime.
Rum Haven Coconut Rum
Christopher Chamberlain, national beverage development Manager for E. & J. Gallo Winery in Modesto, California
If you don’t have a bottle of Rum Haven Coconut Rum in your pantry, you are doing yourself a disservice. Crafted with real coconut water, it not only offers you the ability to turn most classic recipes into a refreshing tropical libation, but upgrades the staple summer go-to’s such as the pina colada, mojito, and spritz. Simply said, “coconut is the new vanilla,” and this rum can do wonders as either a base spirit or true coconut-flavored modifier.
Gin is the perfect summer spirit, even better yet is a bottle of Bluecoat Gin. The aroma alone is enough to get me salivating. It’s distilled five times and made with certified botanicals. Pair that with a good quality tonic and that may be all that you need. That’s my summer style. Simple and delicious. If you want to go a bit further this particular gin makes it easy to do so. Being citrus-forward, it mixes brilliantly with drinks like a Tom Collins or a French 75.
Caravedo Pisco
Shaun Traxler, bartender at Vault in Fayetteville, Arkansas
Having had the pleasure of working with Caravedo a couple of times over the years, I’ve grown to love not only the juice in the bottle, but the people behind it. Their entire catalog sets a benchmark for the category and each sub-category within pisco. It also has a soft spot in my heart due to it being the first pisco I had ever tasted. It was love at first sip. I honestly didn’t know such a product existed and was absolutely delighted to find something so geared toward the way I love to make cocktails.
If you have never tried Russian Standard Platinum, you are missing out. It is by far the smoothest vodka I have ever tried. Just pour it over some rocks or pull it straight out of the freezer and drink it neat. You will not regret it.
Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum
Gravy Thomas, global advocacy and ambassador community manager at William Grant & Sons
Everyone should try Sailor Jerry Spiced rum, of course. This summer, we released a new limited-edition bottle wrap to commemorate our partnership with the USO. The new bottle wrap exemplifies Norman “Sailor Jerry” Collins’ spirit. Over the last seven years, we have donated over $1,000,000 to military-related causes.
Mezcal Vago
Natasha Bahrami, owner of The Gin Room in St. Louis
Mezcal has been our spirit of the summer. As a gin lover, mezcal has all the agave goodness with nuances from the range of terroir that resemble botanicals you would find in a savory gin. Mezcal Vago is one of the top brands out there. Very producer/ family-focused, striving for sustainability, and has a strong focus on education of agave culture and history.
Could easily pick up any bottle they put out and fall in love with mezcal.
Lillet
Jessie Smyth, bar director at Genever in Los Angeles
I think everyone needs a good wine-based aperitif in the summer like Lillet. Not only can you use it in place of dry vermouth in your summertime martini, but I have been making a lot of split based drinks- instead of using two-ounces of gin in a collins or a gimlet, I’ll do one-ounce gin and one-ounce Lillet. It lightens the drink in ABV, but also offers nice floral notes and makes for a super refreshing summertime beverage.
Elvelo Blanco Tequila
Brandon Cummins, director of education for Altamar Brands
For me (I can’t pick just one!), it would be either Elvelo Blanco Tequila or Probitas Rum. Both are super versatile in just about any style of cocktail, have tons of flavor and character, and they both adhere to a no additives philosophy, which is super important to me.
If you are looking to splurge a little bit, I would recommend Carbonadi Vodka. Vodka, in general, is a very versatile spirit so you have plenty of options for mixed drinks. It also happens to be very refreshing and perfect for summer. There are so many easy drinks you can make with vodka during the summer — from mules to a simple vodka soda and, if you want to drink it straight or with a little ice, Carbonadi will cover all your needs. Their distillation process is what makes the vodka so special.
It’s clean, easy to drink, and makes any mixed drink taste like heaven.
Velvet Falernum
Ryan Negley, whiskey fellow at Boulder Spirits in Boulder, Colorado
I don’t think a summer can be complete without a having a proper tiki cocktail. And if you’re going to tiki, you have to have a bottle of Velvet Falernum. It’s a spiced sugarcane liqueur with lime and ginger.
Campari. While being bold and on the bitter side when flying solo, Campari and soda with an orange wedge is so refreshing. Throw in a bit of sweet vermouth to make an Americano – a perfect low-ABV cocktail if it’s too early for a negroni.
This one of my favorite piscos because of the intense tropical and floral notes. Since they ferment the grape juice after the first press, you get so much of the freshness and essence from the fruit. I love using it in stirred cocktails when I want something bright and provocative.
Hendrick’s Midsummer Solstice, the new addition to the Hendrick’s Gin family. It is a refreshing take on the classic Hendrick’s Gin. This gin is a tribute to the Midsummer Solstice, using a secret selection of flowers essences, Lesley Gracie the master distiller, has created a gin with an intensely floral bouquet that blossom on the palate.
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