Month: July 2022

Jacksonville, Florida rapper Nardo Wick is on a roll after following up his appearance in the 2022 XXL Freshman Class with the deluxe version of his breakout mixtape, Who Is Nardo Wick? Adding 12 new tracks to the fan-favorite debut, Nardo only includes two new features; one is Latto, who joins Lakeyah on the “Baby Wyd” remix, and the other is fellow fast-rising neophyte The Kid Laroi, who appears on “Burning Up.” Today, Nardo and Laroi shared the video for “Burning Up,” which was directed by Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennett.

Bennett, who has become a go-to for Gen Z artists looking for colorful and creative visual companions to their biggest hits, is a wise choice. Since both artists on the track are a couple of years away from drinking age, the old standby of shooting the video in a nightclub is out of the question. Instead, Bennett decks them out in matching black suits and straps a pair of proton pack-bearing blasters to their backs, turning them into a (much younger) version of the titular characters from the 1997 sci-fi action film, Men In Black (a movie older than both artists). The clip turns out to be short but effective, and they look like they’re having a blast running around in the forest playing alien cops and boating on a serene lake.

You can watch the video for “Burning Up” above. Who Is Nardo Wick? (Deluxe) is available here.

While Post Malone is getting ready to not only headline summer music festivals like Outside Lands in San Francisco and Brazil’s Rock In Rio, on September 10th, his Twelve Carat Toothache headlining tour gets underway. So what better way to hype up one of the most anticipated tours of the fall season than by dropping a tour documentary from 2019’s massive Runaway Tour? That’s exactly what the “Rockstar” singer is doing with Runaway, which will be coming out on August 12th for free on Amazon’s Freevee streaming platform and the new trailer is electric.

“I’m gonna be myself, and if you don’t like it, I don’t give a f*ck,” Posty says in the trailer, where we see a ton of behind the scenes footage of his sold out arena tour stops with Swae Lee in 2019. There are explosions, there are fan interactions, there are appearances from Drake, Travis Barker, Alicia Keys, and Ozzy Osbourne, there are candid moments and then there’s Post Malone on stage, alone with tens of thousands of people hanging on his every word as he drops his head back and screams, “I love y’all more than life itseeeelllllllffff!”

Watch the trailer for Runaway above.

Post Malone’s Runaway tour documentary comes out on 08/12 via Amazon Freevee.

We all know it’s important to maintain a healthy weight. But a “healthy weight” can mean different things to different people. To make matters worse, the proliferation of weight-loss fads makes it even harder to cut through the noise and find a plan that’s right for you. So it’s no wonder most people have difficulty reaching and maintaining their weight-loss goals. But what if there was a nutrition and exercise book designed to meet your specific needs and not those of the so-called “average” person? Well, thanks to Beyond Body’s personalized wellness book, there is!

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As mentioned above, books that deal with diet and exercise aren’t designed for individuals. They need to appeal to the masses. Even books that cater to niche groups need to find a broad audience and aren’t made with the individual in mind. That’s not a complaint. It’s just a fact. Publishers need to keep the lights on, and you don’t make money with an audience of one. Or at least that used to be the case.

The average person doesn’t exist. So why settle for the average diet?

But now, thanks to modern technology, a company called Beyond Body offers the world’s first fully-personalized wellness book. It factors in your specific needs, goals, and body type in order to create a custom diet and exercise plan, so you can have the best shot at reaching and maintaining your goals.

Beyond Body: Personalized Wellness

It couldn’t be easier. Just take a simple 1-minute quiz, and the experts at Beyond Body will use your specific information to generate the perfect plan to meet your needs based on your body type and situation. Since the book is based on your unique answers, it will typically include a fully customized meal plan, workout plan, tips for meal prepping, quality sleep and other tailored guidance all in one place. Best of all, you’ll receive this personalized information via email within 24 hours of completing your intake questions. There’s even a hardback version you can order if you want to enjoy having a physical book with your name on it!

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A little under nine months ago, Houston rapper Maxo Kream released his third studio album, Weight Of The World, which included appearances from fellow standout rappers such as ASAP Rocky (“Streets Alone“), Don Toliver, Freddie Gibbs, and Tyler The Creator (“Big Persona“), as well as the singles “Greener Knots” and “Cripstian.” Talking about this album in interviews, he said, “With this one, you’ll understand what’s going on from Brandon Banks, like where I left off.” It looks like he’s got a little more explaining to do; today, he released the deluxe edition of Weight Of The World with six new tracks.

Included among them: new tracks “Jigga Dame,” “Football Heads” featuring Benny The Butcher, “The Vision” featuring Anderson .Paak, and “Mixin Juices” with Detroit rapper Babyface Ray. Maxo has been carefully rolling out the new songs over the past month, leaving an enticing trail of breadcrumbs to follow up to the new release. To commemorate its release, Maxo also dropped the video for “Mixin Juices.” The frenetically-edited clip is simple and stripped down, depicting the two rappers posted up with some high-end cars, bottles of cough syrup, and a few of their closest friends.

You can watch the “Mixin Juices” video above and get the Weight Of The World deluxe edition here.

Despite What We Do in the Shadows making it to four seasons on FX, Matt Berry had no idea how popular the show is until he made a recent trip to Los Angeles. The British actor, who plays the perpetually horny Laszlo Cravensworth, has been in the UK for most of the pandemic and filming for the FX series takes place in Canada, which left Berry completely unaware that WWDITS became a hit in the States.

“It’s moderately successful in the U.K., to put it kind of politely,” Berry told Polygon before revealing how his Los Angeles trip opened his eyes to the show’s popularity thanks to fans yelling Laszlo’s catchphrase at him:

“When I went [to LA], it’s like, Oh, sh*t, this is quite a thing,” Berry said. “There’s billboards everywhere. You know, people shout on the street and that kind of thing.

“It’s either ‘Bat!’ or ‘Laszlo!’ Mostly ‘Bat!’”

The “Bat!” line has become one of Lazlo’s most fan-favorite quirks — the vampire character yells it whenever he transforms into a bat — and, like most of the show, it was completely improvised. During a recent interview, Berry couldn’t quite place the first time he said it, but he does remember needing a quick way to end a scene with frequent screen partner Natasia Demetriou, who plays his vampire wife Nadja.

“It was just a kind of signifier,” Berry told Polygon. “It’s always funny if someone says the thing that they’re going to do. That’s probably why I said it.”

“I remember almost dying with laughter,” Demetriou added. “It wasn’t in the script.”

(Via Polygon)

Jeopardy! has not been quite the same since host and Canadian and American treasure Alex Trebek passed away from pancreatic cancer at the end of 2020. Trebek had hosted the show for 37 seasons, so his exit was jarring for fans, who were unsure if the beloved trivia show would continue.

While they tested out other hosts, including the problematic Mike Richards and a slew of guest celebrities, the current season has been carried by longtime Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings and actress/scientist Mayim Bialik. As fans had previously speculated, the rest of season 39 will be hosted by Jennings and Bialik, who will alternate their duties for the foreseeable future.

As Deadline pointed out, Jennings will host the first batch of episodes of Season 39, which starts taping in August, through December, with Bialik stepping in starting in January.

Producer Michael Davies wrote a lengthy blog post updating fans on the next phase of Jeopardy! content, which will also include a Second Chance Competition, a daily highlights reel, and, of course, a podcast! Here is an excerpt from Davies’ statement:

I write today with the exciting news that we have closed and signed deals with Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings to be the hosts of Jeopardy! moving forward.

The fact is, we have so much Jeopardy! to make, and so many plans for the future, that we always knew we would need multiple hosts for the franchise and we are just so grateful that Mayim and Ken stepped in and stepped up to put the show in a position to succeed. And succeed it has. With Mayim and Ken hosting, the show is considerably up in viewership year over year, with more than 27M viewers tuning in each week this season. When you consider that almost every other show in broadcast television and syndication is declining, this has been a quite remarkable season: we’re the most-watched entertainment show on all of television. Yes, all of television.

In Mayim and Ken, we have two outstanding hosts at the beginning of their Jeopardy! hosting careers who connect with their own unique fanbases, new fans, and the traditional Jeopardy! viewer. Ken will kick off the season in September, host the inaugural Second Chance competition and the heavily anticipated Tournament of Champions featuring Amy Schneider, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Ryan Long, and many, many more. His initial hosting run will take us through December. In the meantime, Mayim will host Celebrity Jeopardy! on ABC in primetime. When she takes over from Ken in January, the current plan is to have her host a couple of new tournaments as well as the Jeopardy! National College Championship and as many weeks as she can manage with her other primetime commitment to Call Me Kat. We know you value consistency, so we will not flip flop the hosts constantly and will keep you informed about the hosting schedule.

You can check out the rest of Davies’ blog post here. Season 39 of Jeopardy! will begin airing this September.

(Via Deadline)

We all need a little escape sometimes, and Louisville, Kentucky-based trio Wombo agree. Rather than looking to movies or video games, Wombo created their own post-punk fairy tale in the form of their new album Fairy Rust. Inspired by stories from the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Anderson, Wombo combine fantasy with the mundane to craft a 12-track project that’s pure organized chaos.

The band’s expertly executed art-rock sound is complete with droning guitars, frenetic chords, and angular melodies that make it impossible not to get up and move to. But Fairy Rust also has its slower moments. Tracks like “7 Of Cups,” which references the tarot card symbolizing imagination and wishful thinking, cranks the tempo down to a hazy, atmospheric rate. Others like “Snakey” are a bass-forward, playful study on a hero’s journey.

Ahead of the release of Fairy Rust, Wombo sat down with Uproxx to talk about the new album, sensitive skin, Joan Jett, and Keira Knightley in our latest Q&A.

What are four words you would use to describe your music?

Chaotic, organized, sad, happy.

It’s 2050 and the world hasn’t ended and people are still listening to your music. How would you like it to be remembered?

That we tried our best.

What’s your favorite city in the world to perform?

I don’t know yet!

Who’s the person who has most inspired your work, and why?

There isn’t one singular person that I could fairly say.

Where did you eat the best meal of your life?

Hopefully I haven’t yet eaten the best meal of my life.

What album do you know every word to?

I don’t think I know every single word to any album but Room On Fire by The Strokes comes close.

What was the best concert you’ve ever attended?

I think the most memorable, not necessarily the best, was my very first concert, a free one at the Kentucky State Fair. It was Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and halfway through she had to sit down and they had to help her off stage by the end. Her voice sounded great though.

What is the best outfit for performing and why?

Something comfortable and simple and makes me feel like myself and not distracted by anything coming loose or slipping or anything.

Who’s your favorite person to follow on Twitter and/or Instagram?

I like this comedian Servideo, especially her characters Anubis and Victoria.

What’s your most frequently played song in the van on tour?

I think my bandmates are sick of it by now, but I keep playing Blackstar by David Bowie.

What’s the last thing you Googled?

Avene Tolerance Extreme Cream. I have really sensitive dry acne prone skin and I’ve been struggling to find a moisturizer that doesn’t break me out in pimples or hives but is also moisturizing enough. Most of my google searches are skin care related. If anyone is reading this and knows some good tips/products please help.

What album makes for the perfect gift?

Anything obscure and fun you can find at your local record/thrift shop. I love Fat Rabbit here in Louisville. They always have interesting finds.

Where’s the weirdest place you’ve ever crashed while on tour?

Our friend’s house in Philadelphia. There was a giant mobile of terrifying haunted looking dolls that made a horrible screeching noise whenever you spun it, and we slept in the room with it on the floors and couches, all piled in together, and in the night we could literally hear the noise. I enjoyed myself there. I think others in our group not so much.

What’s the story behind your first or favorite tattoo?

My first tattoo was a crescent moon behind my ear (original yes) and it was a stick and poke done by a friend. After that, I’ve given myself several stick and pokes as has my boyfriend. My favorite one I’ve given myself recently is medusa on my ankle. I’ve never paid for a tattoo yet.

What artists keep you from flipping the channel on the radio?

If Led Zeppelin or Heart is on 107.7 WSFR or 95.7 WQMF or any station here in Louisville, it stays put.

What’s the nicest thing anyone has ever done for you?

There are so many nice things I’ve had done for me by so many people. It’s hard to sum one experience up. I’ve had a lot of help and support from friends and family over the years.

What’s one piece of advice you’d go back in time to give to your 18-year-old self?

I would warn her about her pancreas and tell her to lay off the booze and drugs.

What’s the last show you went to?

Last show was one we played for Waterfront Wednesday here in Louisville. I got to see War. My friend accidentally burned my shoulder with his cigarette while we were dancing to “Why Can’t We Be Friends.” It was a lot of fun and they were incredible.

What movie can you not resist watching when it’s on TV?

Pride And Prejudice. I love Keira Knightley period pieces. Also if Pineapple Express is on, I’m watching.

What’s one of your hidden talents?

I’m not sure. I guess they are hidden pretty good.

Fairy Rust is out 7/29 via Fire Talk. Pre-order it here.

After emerging as an up-and-comer to keep an eye on in 2021, 17-year-old Glaive is having a terrific 2022 so far. He shared five new songs on a deluxe edition of his All Dogs Go To Heaven EP and teamed up with Machine Gun Kelly on “More Than Life.” Now, he’s gotten his own Spotify Singles release which features a pretty cool cover of the Death Cab For Cutie classic “I Will Follow You Into The Dark.”

The original song is of course an acoustic tune with a straightforward arrangement and a tender and reserved vocal performance from Ben Gibbard. Glaive opts for a different direction, though. Although it begins true to the original recording, he switches things up starting with the second verse, when he switches to a more fast-paced rock guitar riff and impassioned vocal performance, gradually turning up the knob on the intensity until he abruptly returns to more intimate territory for another hook. It’s one of those covers that bends the source material without breaking it, adding a compelling new dimension to the song while still properly honoring it.

In a statement, Glaive says of the recordings:

“Around the time of the recording, I was listening to a lot of Death Cab For Cutie. The idea for the cover came about when during a session one day I was tired of working on my own music but still wanted to make music. It’s one of the only songs I know how to play on guitar so I started to work through it with Ralph and Danny and Jeff and it just clicked.

The original (minnesota) is my favorite song I’ve ever made. It’s so energetic and crazy whereas the Spotify Single is a lot more thought out and beautiful. Again, I’m a sucker for acoustic guitar on a song and I’m glad it worked so well with this version.”

Listen to Glaive’s Spotify Sessions above and revisit Death Cab’s original “I Will Follow You Into The Dark” below.

HBO Max’s very good animated series Harley Quinn returns this week after a two-year break. The last time we checked in on Harley Quinn (voiced by Kaley Cuoco) and Poison Ivy (Lake Bell), they were confessing their true feelings for each other.

“You don’t think I’m chaotic, and crazy, and make a bunch of messes?” Harley asks Ivy while they’re driving away from a squad of cop cars. “No, you definitely do that,” Ivy replies. “But you’re trying to grow, and actually doing it! And that… I mean, for me, that’s what matters!” They say they love each other and kiss while crashing through the window of a church, which, #RelationshipGoals.

Harley Quinn co-showrunners Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker are aware of how invested people are in Harley and Ivy, or Harlivy, and they have no plan of breaking them up. “We still have the occasional fan reaction of ‘I don’t like Harley and Ivy together. She should get back with the Joker,’ which we’re never going to do,” Schumacker told the AV Club. “Harley and Ivy will never break up in the series as long as we have a say. That’s something that we never want to touch again.” Or else they’ll feel the wrath of Tumblr.

Harley Quinn season three premieres on HBO Max on July 28.

(Via the AV Club)

In a new featurette for its upcoming She-Hulk series for Disney+, Marvel has revealed that Tatiana Maslany‘s version of the character will have a slightly different origin story. (There’s also enough fourth wall-breaking to make Deadpool jealous.)

When she was first introduced in Marvel Comics, Jennifer Walters was the daughter of a Los Angeles County sheriff and a cousin to Bruce Banner on his mother’s side. During a visit tell his cousin about his transformation into the Hulk, Jennifer was caught in the crossfire when a local crime lord targeted her father in a shooting. In desperate need of blood, Bruce was the only match to save his cousin, but he ended up doing more than keep her alive. His blood turned her into She-Hulk, a powerful addition to the Marvel pantheon.

Here’s where the Disney+ series switches things up: In the show, Jennifer (Maslany) and Bruce (Mark Ruffalo) are in a car accident together, which skips right over the whole blood infusion part and straight up splashes her with the stuff. With Bruce’s blood entering an open wound, Jennifer becomes She-Hulk. An interesting and kind of gross tweak, but nowhere near the wild changes that Ms. Marvel experienced when she made the jump from the comics to Disney+.

Here’s the official synopsis:

She-Hulk, a new comedy series coming to Disney+, stars Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk/Jennifer Walters, a lawyer who specializes in superhuman-oriented legal cases. She-Hulk will welcome a host of Marvel characters to the series, including the Hulk, played by Mark Ruffalo, and the Abomination, played by Tim Roth.

She-Hulk premieres August 17 on Disney+.