Month: August 2022

Things aren’t going great for Alex Jones. The InfoWars host and conspiracy theorist is in the midst of one of the most chaotic trials in recent memory, which is saying something. On Wednesday, the unthinkable happened: The lawyer representing Sandy Hook parents informed Jones that his own lawyers accidentally sent him a digital copy of his entire cellphone, incriminating messages and all. Whoops! Jones hasn’t had much luck with other trials either, and he’s reportedly trying to find someone(s) to blame.

As per The Daily Beast, Jones and InfoWars brass have been considering suing some of the former lawyers who’ve failed to win him cases, accusing them of legal malpractice. In a deposition from February, one lawyer, Brittany Paz, for the conspiracy forum revealed they had “concerns” about certain previous representatives.

Paz didn’t named names, but she did single out three former InfoWars attorneys for criticism: Marc Randazza, Brad Reeves, and Robert Barnes. One of her claims was that they had badly botched document delivery, prompting accusations that they had deliberately sabotaged Jones and InfoWars’ defense.

Both Randazza and Reeves expressed incredulity when asked about these claims by The Daily Beast. The former even charged that other, “utterly terrible” lawyers are simply “deflecting attention from their incompetence” to “competent” lawyers like himself. Barnes, meanwhile, may not actually be on Jones’ bad side. After all, he appeared on InfoWars only a few weeks back.

It would be an odd move for Jones to sue former lawyers while he’s still in the middle of a trial. In the meantime, Jones could probably use the scratch. Should he be found guilty of defamation over his Sandy Hook claims, including that it was a “false flag” operation and that the dead children were actors, he may be out over $150 million.

(Via The Daily Beast)

It is tough enough navigating one’s own personal journey, but looking at the way the world has been spinning on its axis for the last two years, it is very understandable why it may be hard for anyone to have hope. What is the right way to battle both internal strife and external pressure? Which should be defeated first? It seems Maxo and Pink Siifu are looking to lead that fight by example in the video for “48.”

The Madlib-produced track isn’t too instrumentally layered, allowing Maxo and Siifu an open canvas to outline the highs and lows. The Los Angeles artist raps about having a heart full of fear but preferring that to dying from an unwillingness to live. Later, Pink Siifu raps about leftover trauma from his father and how quickly life can turn upside down.

“48” is the first offering from Maxo’s upcoming album Even God Has A Sense Of Humor, coming soon via Def Jam. This will be his first release since his 2019 debut LP Lil Big Man. Since then, he has doled out sparse features, including an appearance on Pink Siifu’s “Call The Bro (Tapped In)” and Remy Banks’s “Tomorrow.”

Check out the greyscale video for “48” above.

The Amazon-owned MGM had until May 1st to start filming a new installment of Tomb Raider with Alicia Vikander or lose the rights to the property. They…did not start filming.

That’s what is known in the higher echelons of the entertainment business world as a “whoopsie.” As a result, MGM no longer has the rights to the property, and a bidding war has broken out among pretty much every major company to snatch them up from Square Enix to make their own version. That includes Warner Bros., Netflix, and, you guessed it because you love irony, Amazon. It will be the best twist of all if Amazon buys back the thing it just lost.

According to blame game fans talking to The Wrap, the delay was either due to an inflated budget and disagreements between Vikander and writer/director Misha Green, or the profound lack of urgency on MGM’s part. One person familiar with the situation said, “They had a window they missed… Theoretically, this was an MGM fuck up.”

For over a decade, in an age before CGI, the makers of the Incredible Hulk TV show and its subsequent TV movies created the green giant the only way they could: by hiring a bodybuilder, Lou Ferrigno, and painting him green. Technology has evolved considerably since then, but not all computerized imagery is of the same quality. One of the complaints about She-Hulk: Attorney at Law involves the rushed-looking design of its title character. But the show’s team, including its star, are now on the defensive.

As per Variety, Tatiana Maslany — who plays the cousin of Mark Ruffalo’s Bruce Banner, who, too, has the ability to turn into a hulking green menace when angry — stood up for the CGI team, who she suggests are a bit over-worked.

“I feel incredibly, like, deferential to how talented these artists are and how quickly they have to work, obviously, like much quicker than probably should be given to them, in terms of like churning these things out,” Maslany said during a virtual panel at the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour.

The show’s head writer, Jessica Gao, agreed. “It’s terrible that a lot of artists feel rushed and feel that the the workload is too massive,” she said. “I mean, I think everybody on this panel stands in solidarity with all workers and is very pro-good working conditions.”

Marvel, who produced the series (which will air on Disney+), has come under fire for alleged mistreatment of the CGI houses they employ. Anonymous posts on Reddit claim the studio has a habit of demanding overwhelming last-minute changes and paying poorly for them as well. One artist complained about Marvel on Twitter, claiming that they’re “what pushed me to leave the VFX industry,” calling them “a horrible client” and that colleagues sometimes “break down after being over worked, while Marvel tightens the purse strings.”

Whatever the case, Maslany doesn’t think the CGI on her show is bad. “I watch it and it doesn’t look like a cutscene from a video game. I can see the character’s thoughts,” she said. “I feel very in awe of what they do.”

Anyway, at least the She-Hulk CGI has nothing on Cats.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law premieres on Disney+ on August 18.

(Via Variety)

There’s an old saying that dogs are man’s best friend and this little girl proves they’re also good back-up singers. The short clip was posted to YouTube by the girl’s mom, Linda Slater. In the video the girl is singing a nursery rhyme when her Rottweiler joins in to howl along. Obvious the big dog has an incredible singing voice and if this were an episode of America’s Dogs Got Talent, the pooch would’ve gotten the golden buzzard.

At one point in the clip the girl stops singing, much to the dog’s confusion. It doesn’t take long for the little one to get the hint as she belts out more tunes. The duo’s rendition of Twinkle Twinkle is beyond cute, albeit a little difficult to understand from the canine singer. But the important thing about music is that it doesn’t matter who’s singing it or how well its sung. It only matters if the singer enjoys it but in this case, I think most listeners would give this performance five stars.

If you’ve never attended a duet with a dog and preschooler, you’re missing out. I’m sure these two will be selling out arenas soon enough. If not, there’s no harm in them both keeping their day jobs. I’m sure the human part of the duo still has a bit of schooling to complete.

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Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. This week’s eight picks feature a nice selection of lesser-seen silhouettes (at least in terms of what has been released this year) like the Air Jordan 1 KO, the 12, and the Yeezy 450, as well as the Stüssy Air Max 2013. So if you’re tired of seeing a lot of the same silhouettes we’ve been shouting out this summer, this is your week! And if you just want to know what the latest Air Jordan 5 colorway is or where to cop the latest New Balance drop — we’ve still got your back.

We have now entered the last full month of summer so if you’re still stocking up on your summer wardrobe move fast, in a few weeks you’re going to be seeing a whole lot of fleece-lined and GORE-TEX equiped footwear and apparel, so scoop up those relaxed summer styles while you still can. Let’s dive to this week’s eight best sneaker drops.

Yeezy 450 Utility Black

Yesterday was Yeezy Day which brought us a whole bunch of re-released Yeezy colorways and gave Ye-heads another opportunity to cop a few classic colorways. The highlight of the big event, for us, is the drop of the 450 in Utility Black.

The 450 hasn’t gotten a lot of love this year so it’s nice to see the silhouette get some attention. The Utility Black 450 sports a Primeknit upper with weaved laces, and that distinct molded sole that begs the question: why aren’t more sneaker brands getting creative with midsole design? Leave it to Kanye to be a trailblazer.

The Yeezy 450 Utility Black is out now for a retail price of $210. The sneaker is sold out on the Adidas Confirmed app so you’ll have to hit your favorite aftermarket site for this one.

AJKO 1 Rush Orange

The AJKO 1 is an anomaly in the Jordan line of sneakers, but it definitely has its fan who will be psyched to hear that the sneaker is getting a brand new Rush Orange colorway. Featuring a canvas upper with premium leather overlays, this Rush Orange sneaker sits atop a sail midsole with a matching orange outsole.

If you’re into unique Jordans, it doesn’t get any more unique than the AJKO!

The AJKO 1 Rush Orange is set to drop on August 5th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $150. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Air Jordan 12 Low White and Black

This decade (I know we’re only two years in, but this point stands) has been kind to the single digit Jordans. Just about every week we’re given a fire new Jordan 4, or 5, or 6, or 3, or 1, hell even the Jordan 2 is getting a lot of love, but the double digits have been largely ignored. Maybe that’s going to change, but our guess is that transition is still going to be a little bit out.

Luckily, this week double digit fans will be getting at least one new colorway in the White and Black Air Jordan 12 Low. Featuring a shimmering holographic crystal-inspired mudguard, this Jordan 12 sports a premium leather upper in white with insole graphics and Zoom Air cushioning. It’s a minor release in the Air Jordan 12’s history of colorways, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t cool.

The Air Jordan 12 White and Black is set to drop on August 4th at 7:00am PST for a retail price of $200. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT.

Air Max 97 Metallic Silver and Chlorine Blue

The dopest sneaker to ever be inspired by something as dorky as a bullet train, the Air Max 97 just looks great in silver, and this week’s Metallic Silver and Chlorine Blue rivals even the legendary Silver Surfer colorway.

Featuring a shimmering Metallic Silver colorway with blue accents over a mesh upper, the Metallic Silver and Chlorine Blue is designed with speed and sleekness in mind, it’s light weight, thanks to its airy upper, but still offers full foot comfort with that large full length Air cushioning.

The Air Max 97 Metallic Silver and Chlorine Blue is set to drop on August 4th at 7:00am PST for a retail price of $185. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Air Jordan 5 Dark Concord

The Concord is one of those legendary Jordan colorways, like the BRED, UNC, that will always move units, no matter what silhouette it appears on. While the 11 will always be the quintessential Concord, this Air Jordan 5 comes pretty damn close to being just as essential.

Featuring a darker, moodier take on the colorway, this sneaker features Dark Concord accents over a white premium leather upper with a reflective tongue and that classic AJ-5 icy outsole. It’s a work of art!

The Air Jordan 5 Dark Concord is set to drop on August 6th at 7:00am PST for a retail price of $200. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

Adidas Exhibit B Candace Parker Mid Off-white/Grey

Candace Parker’s signature Adidas sneaker, the Exhibit B, is one of the most exciting signature sneakers we’ve seen from Adidas in a long time. Let’s be real, Nike practically has a monopoly on dope signature sneakers and while the Candace Parker three-stripes collaboration will never be as huge as the Air Jordan, it absolutely dunks on Kevin Durant’s, Chris Paul’s, Derrick Rose’s, and Stephen Curry’s signature kicks.

The Exhibit B features a mid-top design with a textile upper made in part by recycled content, Lightstrike cushioning, and a sculpted midsole with a cool wavy sole design and a pair of dope colorways. Parker’s previous Exhibit B sneakers featured drab understated colorways, but we’re loving this infusion of color which really helps to highlight the interesting design here.

The Adidas Exhibit B Candace Parker Mid Off-White/Grey is set to drop Friday August 5th at 12:00 AM PDT for a retail price of $120. Pick up a pair via the Adidas CONFIRMED app.

BEAMS x Paperboy x New Balance MADE in UK 1500

Lately we’ve been giving New Balance’s MADE in USA line lots of well-deserved shine, but don’t let our praise on the US imprint distract you from paying mind to what they’re doing across the pond. This week, New Balance’s MADE in UK line is getting a grip of dope collaborations between NB, Paris-based brand Paperboy, and Japanese retailer BEAMS, our favorite being this new take on the 1500 silhouette.

The design was inspired by stainless steel tools and never have we seen such a boring concept translate to such a dope looking sneaker.

This 1500 features a metallic pigskin upper with synthetic nubuck accents, and asymmetrical detailing. Starlight blue along the throat and upper add a nice soft contrast to the design.

The BEAMS x Paperboy x New Balance MADE in UK 1500 Cool Gray with Starlight Blue is set to drop on August 5th at 10:00 AM EST for a retail price of $249.99. Pick up a pair via the New Balance webstore.

Stüssy x Nike Air Max 2013 Collection

Is this the release of the week? Most definitely. Is it the release of the summer? Quite possibly, and for some people, absolutely. This three sneaker collection features a new reworking on the beloved Air Max 2013, complete with an inverted Swoosh at the heel, threaded eyelets, tongue tabs, and branding so subtle and understated, it’s hard to believe it’s Stüssy!

The sneaker drops in three colorways: Fossil, a bone-like color, Black, the sleekest of the three that features yellow and orange underlays, and Pink, a bubble gum colored sneaker that stands as our favorite of the trio.

Copping any of the three would be a huge win for your wardrobe.

The Stüssy x Nike Air Max 2013 collection is set to launch on Friday August 5th, at 10 AM PST for an unannounced price at select chapter stores, Dover Street Market locations, and the Stüssy webstore.

People may admire the canvasses, but they can never know the full story behind each brush stroke if it isn’t told. Though Collective Music Group may appear successful on the surface, there is pain and struggle behind their journeys that makes where they are now even more laudable. Their latest video for “Gangsta Art,” featuring Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, 42 Dugg, EST Gee, Blac Youngsta and Lehla Samia, tells the story behind their work

Samia handles the hook while Mozzy, Moneybagg, Gee, Dugg, Youngsta and Gotti all tell their own stories through verses accompanied by elaborate scenes. Mozzy spits from bedside, EST Gee sits on a bench, Moneybagg Yo shows blood dripping from his shoulders, Blac Youngsta is chained up, and Yo Gotti sits in front of an oven. The only person missing from the video is the incarcerated 42 Dugg, but his energy is still felt.

“Gangsta Art” is both the opener and title track from CMG’s latest label compilation album. Gangsta Art also features Kodak Black, Coi Leray, Big30, and more across its 27 records. If CMG somehow wasn’t on radars before, they are making sure to change that with efforts like this.

Check out CMG’s “Gangsta Art” video above.

42 Dugg is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock never worked together before, but in 2022 they’ve teamed for not one but two movies. Earlier this year, Pitt had a small, fun role in The Lost City, starring Bullock and Channing Tatum. Now Bullock is the one with the small, fun role in the Pitt vehicle Bullet Train. She plays the handler for Pitt’s assassin, who’s tasked him with obtaining a briefcase for a never-seen handler named Barry. But the filmmakers thought about showing Barry, and if they did the movie might have featured a Speed (and a The Lake House) reunion.

As per Entertainment Weekly, Bullet Train director David Leitch participated in an American Cinematheque talkback, where he revealed who he wanted to play the film’s mysterious client. “My dream cast was Keanu,” Leitch told the crowd. “Wouldn’t it have been great? Hey, Bullet Train 2!”

After the 1994 blockbuster, which made him an even bigger star than before (and made her an overnight sensation), Reeves famously turned down Speed 2: Cruise Control. Bullock was then paired with Jason Patric for the underperforming sequel. But it wasn’t the last time Reeves and Bullock saw each other. They reunited for a very different film, the 2006 fantasy romance The Lake House. But maybe they’ll team back up yet again should the world get Bullet Train 2, and she’ll get yet another great gift from one of the nicest people in Hollywood.

(Via EW)

The new Road House stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a UFC fighter who “takes a job as a bouncer at a rough-and-tumble roadhouse in the Florida Keys, but soon discovers that not everything is what it seems in this tropical paradise,” which you probably guessed from the title since it’s exactly what happens in the original. Except instead of a UFC fighter, Patrick Swayze played a philosophizing NYC student who bashed skulls under the tutelage of Sam Elliott (aka the best in the business). According to Deadline, producer Joel Silver and director Doug Liman are taking the UFC angle seriously, hiring two-time champ and so-so whiskey salesman Conor McGregor for an undefined role. Really, Gyllenhaal’s is the only role we know about (since he’ll be taking the Swayze starring bit), but McGregor won’t be playing himself.

Financed by Amazon Studios, the project starts filming in the Dominican Republic next month with Billy Magnussen, Daniela Melchior, Gbemisola Ikumelo, and Lukas Gage alongside Gyllenhaal and McGregor. Who’s a good guy? Who’s a bad guy? Will they all have to face off against a Florida man who breaks into a meth lab using a crocodile? We’ll have to wait until the first trailer to see, but if it’s true to the spirit of Florida, they should at least consider it.

To be fair, since they’ve moved the action from Missouri to modern-day Florida, the remake had better be a lot wilder than the 1989 original and only slightly less wild than the Broadway musical version.

Earlier today, The 1975 released “Happiness,” the harmonic new single from their upcoming album, Being Funny In A Foreign Language. Due out on October 14th, the new album is the band’s fifth release and first since 2020’s Notes on a Conditional Form. But after canceling their 2021 tour, the band has now announced the At Their Very Best North America tour for 2022.

The tour begins on November 3 in Uncasville, Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun Arena and presses on through November and December. They’ll go West before coming back East and wrap things up on December 12th at Pittsburgh’s UPMC Events Center.

Check out The 1975’s complete 2022 North American Tour Dates below. A ticket pre-sale begins Monday, August 8 and you can sign up for it here.

11/03 – Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
11/04 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
11/07 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
11/09 – Camden, NJ @ Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
11/10 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem
11/12 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
11/13 – Nashville, TN @ Nashville Municipal Auditorium
11/15 – Grand Prairie, TX @ Texas Trust CU Theatre
11/16 – Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
11/17 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
11/20 – Mexico City, MX @ Corona Capital Festival
11/23 – Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
11/25 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels
11/26 – San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
11/28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum
11/29 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
12/01 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
12/02 – Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
12/08 – Independence, MO @ Cable Dahmer Arena
12/10 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Eagles Ballroom
12/12 – Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
12/16 – Newport, KY @ PromoWest Pavilion at OVATION
12/17 – Pittsburgh, PA @ UPMC Events Center

Being Funny In A Foreign Language is out 10/14 on Dirty Hit.