Year: 2022

Pete Davidson‘s love life has been out of this world, and for a minute there, the same was going to be true for his whole body as the Saturday Night Live cast member was set to be a passenger on the next Blue Origin flight into space. Unfortunately, Davidson is going to have to settle for a night of romance with Kim Kardashian. A last minute schedule change for the Blue Origin flight has “Skete” sitting this one out.

“Blue Origin’s 20th flight of New Shepard has shifted to Tuesday, March 29. Pete Davidson is no longer able to join the NS-20 crew on this mission,” the official Blue Origin Twitter account said. “We will announce the sixth crew member in the coming days.”

Like William Shatner, Davidson would’ve been the only celebrity on his flight, which mostly included space industry veterans and college professors, according to NBC News:

Davidson, 28, had been slated to travel to space with Party America CEO Marty Allen; philanthropist and real estate mogul Marc Hagle and his wife, Sharon Hagle, the founder of the nonprofit SpaceKids Global; explorer and University of North Carolina professor Jim Kitchen; and Dr. George Nield, the president of Commercial Space Technologies and former manager of the Flight Integration Office for NASA’s space shuttle program.

Davidson missing the Blue Origin flight will no doubt be a bummer to late night comedians like Jimmy Kimmel, who initially joked earlier in the week, “Did Kanye really cyber bully Pete Davidson off the Earth?” before quipping that Davidson was actually visiting “Kanye’s home planet” to understand him better.

(Via Blue Origin on Twitter)

Charli XCX and Lady Gaga started their journeys in the pop world at about the same time; They both released their first singles — “!Franchesckaar!” for Charli and “Just Dance” for Gaga — in 2008. In the years since then, they’ve both earned mass acclaim for themselves in different ways. Back in ’08, Charli, like many of us, was paying attention to Gaga, and now she says when it comes to the pop music realm, Gaga “played the game” in a way that she couldn’t manage to.

In a new Apple Music interview, Charli told Zane Lowe:

“I actually always remember when Lady Gaga first came out with ‘Just Dance.’ I remember. And she’s amazing but I always remember thinking, ‘This girl is playing the game. This is smart.’ I remember when ‘Just Dance’ came out I was like, ‘This is a really cool pop song and the video’s really weird.’ But I was like, ‘This is just the beginning. I know this girl is trying to do something more.’ And she did. She mad ‘Bad Romance.’ She made ‘Telephone,’ ‘Alejandro.’ She played the game to give herself the platform to be able to do whatever the f*ck she wanted on this insane, crazy level. And I always really respected that because I think it’s genius. It’s genius. She had the vision to play that game and I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t do it because I think I was so scared of rejection and so scared of failure.”

Elsewhere during the conversation, Charli revealed “Constant Repeat” is her favorite song from her new album Crash, saying, “I think it’s my favorite. I think this was the last song that we wrote for the record. It was one of those where the album was done. I was sort of done with doing sessions. I was feeling quite creatively spent. And then there was the flare of emotion where I was like, ‘Oh, I have to write this song,”‘and it kind of came out and just felt like something that had been missing from the album and it felt really important for this song to go on the album.”

Watch the full interview above.

Charli XCX is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Far-right congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) was one of only eight Republicans to vote against a bipartisan bill that would suspend normal trade relations with Russia. She’s also been called a “useful idiot” for pushing Vladimir Putin’s propaganda during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (she doesn’t deny it), and the Democratic National Committee came out against her “abhorrent” comments that “both sides,” Russia and Ukraine, are at fault. “It unfortunately comes as no surprise that many Republicans are choosing to stand on the wrong side,” the DNC’s statement reads.

Hacking group Anonymous has been closely following Taylor Greene’s pro-Russia comments, and issued a warning to the anti-vaxxer and white nationalist event-attender. “Russian asset Marjorie Taylor Greene will go down in history as one of the dumbest politicians ever. History will not be kind to you, nor will we,” the group’s account tweeted.

The threat comes a day after Greene released a nearly 10-minute video in which she stated that Ukrainians are fighting “a war [against Russia] they cannot win.” Her video — posted on Facebook Live hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke to the U.S. Congress — also criticized President Joe Biden for “saber-rattling” and “dragging America into World War III” by offering financial and military support to Ukraine.

In a follow-up tweet, Anonymous accused Taylor Greene of being a “Russian asset.”

(Via Newsweek)

In 2018, indie-pop duo Tegan And Sara announced that they were publishing a memoir titled High School. “‘How did you start your band? When did you know that you were gay? What were you like before Tegan And Sara?’ We have spent twenty years answering those complicated questions with simple answers,” they said at the time. In 2020, about a year after the release of the book, the sisters announced it would be adapted into a TV series.

Now, the cast was revealed today. Playing the roles of Tegan and Sara will be Railey Gilliland and Seazynn Gilliland, respectively; both can be recognized from TikTok. Cobie Smulders will play the role of their mother Simone and Kyle Bornheimer will play the role of Patrick, Simone’s boyfriend.

“It felt kismet when I saw Railey and Seazynn for the first time on TikTok,” Tegan said. “There was something undeniably intriguing about them: They were sweet and original, impossible not to watch. I felt compelled to send Sara the video. ‘Too bad they don’t act,’ I texted her. Sara wasn’t deterred. They were performers, musical and dynamic. ‘You can’t teach charisma,’ Sara said, which they had in spades. Sara was relentless — these were the twins that had to play us. We were overjoyed when they were cast, and we couldn’t be more thrilled that it all worked out.”

Tegan And Sara is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music.

Fake German heiress Anna Delvey (born Anna Sorokin), subject of Netflix’s Inventing Anna, hasn’t been having the greatest time of things lately. She served four years in prison(s) for defrauding New York City’s elite party people, went straight into ICE custody (for overstaying her visa), and caught Covid somewhere during that timeline. She ended up being deported to Frankfurt this weekend, but she squeezed in another podcast appearance being escorted across the pond, perhaps for good.

Anna previously revealed herself to be a fan of Julia Garner’s indelible, almost indescribable accent work (“She did a little too much… She really dove into the accent”), but it sure sounds like she did not enjoy how the show portrayed her as a whole. CNN reports that Delvey appeared on the Call Her Daddy podcast, where she told host Alex Cooper that, sure, maybe Anna Delvey lied, but not to that extent. There’s no word on how many claims of wire transfers actually transpired, but the show did take creative license, according to the mega-grifter herself. Did she lie, though?

“I guess I did,” Sorokin/Delvey admitted to Cooper. “I mean, I cannot tell an exact instance, but I’m sure.” Still, Sorokin insisted that she certainly never “told any senseless lies.” This distinction is a wild one, but she held onto it. “I was from Germany, which was true, but nobody ever asked me about my job,” Sorokin added. “Nobody asks who are your parents and how much money do they make. It’s just outrageous.”

From there, Anna didn’t acknowledge that she was about to be deported, but she did “joke” that she’d wed Kanye West in order to secure a green card. Well, I hear that he’s single, so it could happen.

(Via CNN)

Currently, King Princess fans are waiting for news of a new album. Her most recent was her 2019 debut Cheap Queen and she’s released a good chunk of songs (perhaps meant for her next album) since then, including “Only Time Makes It Human,” “Pain,” “House Burn Down,” and January’s Fousheé collaboration “Little Bother.” Now she’s back with yet another new one, and this time, it’s “For My Friends.”

King Princess starts the song’s video in a downer of a mood before a couple friends come along to lift her out of it. From there, they head out and take to the city to share laughs and each other’s company, with a shenanigan and tiff or two for good measure. She sings on the chorus of the alt-pop tune, “Will you think about us as I’m leaving? / Think about us as I’m coming home / You hate it, but loving me takes patience / So we lose touch when I’m faded / And it can get dark but still, I know / You’re waiting / Loving me takes patience.”

Aside from the aforementioned songs, King Princess also recently collaborated on tracks with Oberhofer and MØ, Griff, and Sigrid. She also toured with Kacey Musgraves earlier this year and has a gig supporting Red Hot Chili Peppers this summer.

Watch the “For My Friends” video above.

Next week, DJ and fashion designer Nigo will release his first album in nearly two decades with I Know Nigo. The album is one that’s a bit of an anticipated effort thanks to its list of guest features, many of which have been revealed through the project’s singles. So far, we’ve received three records from the album: “Ayra” with ASAP Rocky, “Want It Bad” with Kid Cudi, and “Hear Me Clearly” with Pusha T. With just a week left until I Know Nigo arrives, Nigo delivers one last single for fans to enjoy.

For his latest release, Nigo calls on Lil Uzi Vert for their new single, “Heavy.” The track is an ode to the luxury bulky items that they own, whether it be cars, jewelry, or bag. Lil Uzi Vert glides with ease over the song’s drill production. In addition to the features from Rocky, Cudi, Pusha T, and Uzi, I Know Nigo is also set to carry additional appearances from Tyler The Creator, the Teriyaki Boyz, and more. The project will also be handled by Steven Victor who is Pusha T and the late Pop Smoke’s manager.

You can listen to “Heavy” in the video above.

I Know Nigo is out 3/25 via Republic.

Lil Uzi Vert is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

The first day of the 2022 NCAA men’s basketball tournament featured some huge upsets, headlined by 15-seeded Saint Peter’s knocking off 2-seed Kentucky, and the stage is set for a fascinating second round on Saturday.

Joining Saint Peter’s in the second round from the first day of action are a pair of 12-seeds (Richmond and New Mexico State) and an 11-seed (Michigan). Somehow, all three 4-seeds advanced despite all of them being drawn out into deep waters by their 13-seeded opponents, while all three top-seeded teams cruised (although Gonzaga got scared for about 30 minutes by Georgia State before opening things up). There’s still another full day of first round action to come tomorrow, but as the calendar flipped to Friday morning and the final games were wrapping up, CBS and Turner Sports announced the full Saturday schedule of action on CBS, TNT, and TBS, with tip times and announce crews for the eight game slate.

12:10 p.m. (CBS): 8. North Carolina vs. 1. Baylor (Anderson/Jackson/LaForce)
2:40 p.m. (CBS): 9. Creighton vs. 1. Kansas (Anderson/Jackson/LaForce)
5:15 p.m. (CBS): 11. Michigan vs. 3. Tennessee (Eagle/Spanarkel/Erdahl)
6:10 p.m. (TNT): 12. Richmond vs. 4. Providence (Nessler/Haywood/Washburn)
7:10 p.m. (TBS): 5. Saint Mary’s vs. 4. UCLA (Catalon/Lappas/Katz)
7:45 p.m. (CBS): 15. Saint Peter’s vs. 7. Murray State (Eagle/Spanarkel/Erdahl)
8:40 p.m. (TNT): 12. New Mexico State vs. 4. Arkansas (Nessler/Haywood/Washburn)
9:40 p.m. (TBS): 9. Memphis vs. 1. Gonzaga (Catalon/Lappas/Katz)

Over the past thirteen months, Syd has done a decent job at keeping her fans satisfied with new music. The singer, who is also the lead vocalist of alternative R&B band The Internet, kicked things off with “Missin Out,” which she released last February. At the time, the song was her first solo release his her 2017 projects Fin and Always Never Home. Since then, the singles kept coming but there was no sign of a new project, until now. Syd arrives in 2022 with not only a song, but a special announcement.

Syd returns with Lucky Daye by their side for their new single, “Could You Break A Heart.” It marks the pair’s first song together and on it, they share their hesitance towards starting a new relationship by asking their partners if they’re capable of breaking a heart and making them endure the pain that comes with it. The track also arrives with a futuristic visual to support the new song.

In addition to the new song, Syd announces that her sophomore album Broken Hearts Club will arrive next month on April 8. It will feature 13 songs with appearances from Lucky Daye, Smino, and Kehlani.

You can hit play on “Could You Break A Heart” and check out the artwork for Broken Hearts Club above. Scroll down to view the project’s tracklist.

1. “CYBAH” Feat. Lucky Daye
2. “Tie The Knot”
3. “Fast Car”
4. “Right Track” Feat. Smino
5. “Sweet”
6. “Control”
7. “No Way”
8. “Getting Late”
9. “Out Loud” Feat. Kehlani
10. “Heartfelt Freestyle”
11. “BMHWDY”
12. “Goodbye My Love”
13. “Missing Out”

Broken Hearts Club is out 4/8 via Columbia Records. You can pre-save it here.

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

Fivio Foreign has established himself as one of the most popular names in hip-hop’s drill scene thanks to his ability to stay relevant since his breakout in 2019. Fivio arrived on the scene thanks to his summer 2019 hit “Big Drip” which rose to prominence with New York’s drill scene thanks to other records like Pop Smoke’s “Welcome To The Party” and “Dior.” Over the years, Fivio has released notable songs like “Headshot” with Lil Tjay and Polo G and “Zoo York” with Lil Tjay and Pop Smoke. One thing Fivio hasn’t done is release an album, but all of that is going to change next month with B.I.B.L.E.

Ahead of the project’s release, which was delayed from its original March 25 release date, Fivio teams up with Quavo for their new single “Magic City.” The track, which is named after the famed strip club in Atlanta, seems the rappers in a very confident state as they make it rain relentlessly at the club. It arrives as another strong offering from the album after Fivio connected with Kanye West and Alicia Keys for “City Of Gods” last month.

As for the delay behind B.I.B.L.E., Fivio explained his reason behind pushing the album back. “It ain’t really a reason or anything, I just wanted to make that sh*t perfect,” he said in a video posted to Instagram. I want it to be the perfect album. That sh*t is going to be viral.” He confirmed that the album would instead arrive on April 8.

You can check out the video for “Magic City” above.

B.I.B.L.E. is out 4/8 via Columbia Records.