Month: February 2023

Late on a Friday night, the Kings defeated the Clippers in a double overtime thriller that etched their place in the NBA record books. The game ended 176-175, which is the second highest scoring total in NBA history finishing behind a Pistons-Nuggets game in 1983 that finished 186-184. This was a pivotal playoff seeding game for both teams as the Kings entered the contest in third place, while the Clippers sat in fourth place in the Western Conference.

The marquee players rose to the occasion in this shot-making classic. Kawhi Leonard tallied 44 points on 16-22 shooting only to be outdone by Malik Monk, who scored a career-high 45 points on 15-24 from the field.

In a game with 351 combined points, the box score was a field day for opportunities. Both the Kings and Clippers had seven of their players score in double digits. Los Angeles repeatedly took control of the game from in the second half and overtime periods with a flurry of scoring runs, but each time the Kings faced a deficit exceeding eight points they made a run to close the gap to one possession. De’Aaron Fox played a key role down the stretch scoring 42 points and creating all the clutch offense for the Kings in both the fourth quarter and the overtime periods.

This should have been a wonderful debut for Russell Westbrook in a Clippers uniform. He finished with 17 points and 14 assists on 7-of-13 shooting while scoring a basket to put the Clippers up by three points with just six seconds to go. However, the Kings drew up a beautiful play that allowed Fox to go baseline and kick a pass to Monk for a game-tying three that sent the game to overtime.

This was one of the most electrifying finishes to an NBA game in the last few years and that it was powered by this plucky Kings team made it all the more exciting. Fox and Monk both scoring over 40 points displayed why the duo were so coveted coming out of Kentucky in 2017. For those who did not believe in the Kings and the power of the beam, this performance was an altar call. Let’s hope these teams meet again in the playoffs.

TMZ is reporting that Jennifer McBride, the woman charged as an accessory to stealing Lady Gaga‘s French bulldogs, is now suing the singer. McBride is claiming that Gaga never paid the “no questions asked” amount of $500,000 she promised for the return of her dogs.

Now, McBride is asking that the court require Gaga to pay out $1.5 million — triple the amount of the initial reward. McBride claims to have returned the dogs to the LAPD Olympic Community station on February 26, two days after the theft of the dogs, however, she was charged after the fact in with receiving stolen property and being an accessory to the theft.

Meanwhile, L.A County Deputy District Attorney, Michele Hanisee, told the publication that McBride knew the dogs were stolen and sought to seek the reward.

Two of Gaga’s dogs were stolen on February 24, 2021, as TMZ reported, while Gaga was overseas in Italy filming House Of Gucci. Her dogs, Koji and Gustav, were stolen from her dog walker, Ryan Fischer, at gunpoint. A group of men pulled up in a car, jumped out and stole the two dogs and shot Fischer in the process.

At the time of the theft, McBride was allegedly dating the father of one of the men who stole the dogs. She was later sentenced to two years of probation after pleading no contest to one count of receiving stolen property.

Miley Cyrus fans discovered that the pop star put up a countdown timer on her website, which stops on Monday (February 27). However, it doesn’t say what exactly is coming, leading many theories to run rampant online.

After a fan account pointed out the clock, they asked what other fans thought it was for. Ideas were thrown out for a tracklist announcement for her forthcoming album, Endless Summer Vacation, an acapella version of her major hit lead single, “Flowers,” or even a tour announcement.

The song has spent time at No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for several weeks, so it makes sense if she’d want to give back to the fans.

“Flowers is spending it’s 3rd week at #1 & as magical as this moment feels I know it doesn’t happen by chance,” Miley tweeted a few weeks ago. “This song & it’s success represents the power of YOU! This is your moment & it’s my honor to be the messenger.”

Most interestingly, there’s been speculation that Cyrus could bring on Bruno Mars for a remix of “Flowers,” as the song appeared to be a response to Mars’ “When I Was Your Man.”

“COLLAB OF THE DECADE I FEAR,” one fan wrote. Others repeatedly chimed in that “Miley is coming” in pure excitement. However, it’s still rumored, so the potential collab could still prove to be untrue.

Continue scrolling for some additional reactions to Miley Cyrus’ cryptic countdown.

Just a few months after The War On Drugs brought back their ‘A Drugcember To Remember‘ benefit shows for the Philadelphia school district, the band has now opened a new charity auction to raise additional funds.

Fans can bid on everything from a five-year “Golden Pass” for headline concert tickets to signed items by Dave Grohl, Beastie Boys, Kim Gordon, Questlove, Nine Inch Nails, and many more. There is also memorabilia for sports fans, as different lots include autographed ones from members of Philly’s sports teams. For more information and to view the complete list of items, visit here.

“There’s no better way to wrap up a long year on the road than with three shows at our favorite club, Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia,” band leader Adam Granduciel shared in a statement last winter. “We are grateful that since 2018, with our fans’ help, our Drugcember to Remember shows have raised money for The Fund for the School District of Philadelphia. This year will be no different and we can’t wait to cram on that tiny Brenda’s stage, jam with some friends and have three more memorable nights in Philly. See y’all soon xo ag.”

The War On Drugs is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

After a three-week hiatus, Saturday Night Live is back this weekend. This Saturday, Woody Harrelson will host the show for the fifth time, as Jack White is set to perform. Harrelson’s appearance arrives shortly before the premiere of his upcoming show White House Plumbers on HBO.

In a promo clip ahead of this weekend’s show, Harrelson and White are seen with one of the show’s comedians, Chloe Fineman.

“Hi, I’m Woody Harrelson, and I will be hosting SNL this week, with musical guest, Jack White,” says Harrelson.

Fineman then expresses her excitement about having Harrelson on the show.

“I can’t wait, you’re the best, Woody,” says Fineman.

Harrelson then replies, “Am I? I mean, the musical guest is Jack White, wouldn’t the best host be Jack Black? You know, white, black? Yin, yang? I mean, I think it could really help bring America together.”

Despite this idea, Fineman reiterates that Harrelson is still obligated to host.

White steps in, and tells Fineman, “stop tearing this country apart.”

Harrelson then adds, “Thank you, Jack. ‘Bout time somebody stood up to her.”

You can see the promo above.

Saturday Night Live broadcasts live on Saturdays at 11:30 p.m. EST on NBC. Viewers can also stream the broadcast on Peacock.

Drake and 21 Savage are still riding the highs of their critically-acclaimed collaborative album, Her Loss. Today (February 24), the duo has shared their new video for “Spin Bout U,” a fan favorite from the album.

In the video for the romantic anthem, 21 and Drake are seen spoiling their women on a luxurious yacht. Midway through, the beat slowly warps, as it is implied the two have been drugged. Shortly after, the rappers are tied up and a group of ladies make their way throughout the boat, grabbing jewels, guns, and more.

With plot twists and unpredictable turns throughout, the video is very cinematic, which marks another high point in the cannon of Drake and 21 Savage visuals. Which, if the rumors of an imminent retirement are true, makes for a hell of a way to go out.

These rumors were fueled by an interview Drake did with Lil Yachty for the latter’s FUTUREMOOD sunglasses brand.

“I think I’m at the point now where I just want to like… I feel like, maybe we talked about this the other day….” he said. “… but I feel like I’m kind of introducing the concept in my mind of a graceful exit.”

You can check out the “Spin Bout U” video above.

Pearl Jam is honoring the 25th anniversary of their album, Yield, with a new spatial audio mix of the record out today (February 24). Not only that, but Vinyl Me, Please and Pearl Jam’s Ten Club are releasing a special anniversary reissue on vinyl, making it the first time to be pressed on two “180g translucent red & black” LPs, per a press release.

“Since buying my first two Pearl Jam CDs–Ten and No Code— at the local Hastings Bookstore in Laramie, Wyoming as a teenager, I’ve been endlessly enamored with what I consider the greatest rock band of my lifetime. To get to play even a small part in honoring their legacy through the reissue of their fifth album Yield is an absolute highlight of my career. I’m hopeful our attention to detail and passion for the band carries through to the product and delights superfans and newcomers alike,” Cameron Schaefer, VMP’s CEO, shared in a statement.

The band are also dropping their Give Way rarities record for its first-ever worldwide release on Record Store Day (April 22), where it will be available on vinyl and CD forms. It was originally recorded at Pearl Jam’s Melbourne Park show on March 5, 1998 to be a promotional CD, but that release never happened… Until now.

Pre-orders for the Yield vinyl reissue are available here.

Continue scrolling for the complete cover art and tracklist for Give Way.

1. “Release”
2. “Brain Of J.”
3. “Animal”
4. “Faithfull”
5. “In My Tree”
6. “I Got ID”
7. “Corduroy”
8. “Even Flow”
9. “Spin The Black Circle”
10. “Given To Fly”
11. “Hail, Hail”
12. “MFC”
13. “State Of Love And Trust”
14. “Do The Evolution”
15. “Alive”
16. “Black”
17. “Immortality”

As Black History Month comes to an end, Chance The Rapper is reminding us of his inspirations and the moments that shaped our nation. Today (February 24), Chance has shared a second version of his visual for “Yah Know.” This one offers historical context to the songs and the people and moments to which he alludes in the lyrics.

Some of the notable lines on the song include “Blueprints in an unzipped file / Akwaaba, medaase / That’s the end of my speech / Tell ’em, ‘Spread the word from Osu to Kumasi’ / This for Dr. Kwame, Selassie and Nnamdi / Tell ’em, ‘Free the youth or we gon’ free the army’ / Pray no man can harm me, can’t no man can harm me.” The visual element juxtaposes these lines with images and footage of these people and moments.

In a recent interview with XXL, Chance detailed his upcoming album, Star Line Gallery, and noted that it will have a unique sound, which he says can’t be replicated.

“I don’t think it sounds like anybody else,” Chance said. “I actually know it doesn’t sound like anybody else. But it is very influenced by a culture and a lineage and a legacy that precedes me. You can expect it to be very Black. It’s not necessarily drenched in trauma or it doesn’t necessarily have that Black sense of humor. It’s really me and my travels, creating new friendships, getting better in my different art forms such as videography and cinematography. And it’s me just bearing witness to what I see and bearing who I am.”

You can watch the visual above.

The Milwaukee Bucks lost Giannis Antetokounmpo in the first quarter of Friday night’s game against the Miami Heat. With just over a minute left in the frame, Antetokounmpo had the ball and attempted to back down Heat big man Bam Adebayo. He took one dribble and looked like he was about to try imposing himself on his opponent, but immediately, Antetokounmpo looked awfully uncomfortable, kicked the ball out to Jevon Carter, and immediately called for Mike Budenholzer to call a timeout and sub him out of the game.

Antetokounmpo immediately made his way into the locker room with a noticeable limp, and at the 25-second mark of the below video, you can see that the former league MVP grimaced as he felt whatever was bothering him.

Eventually, the Bucks announced that Antetokounmpo suffered the injury while bumping his right knee, and after getting examined, it was determined that he’ll miss the remainder of the game.

There is no word on whether or not Antetokounmpo will have to miss additional time. The injury came during Milwaukee’s first game after the All-Star break. The team had won its previous 12 games entering Friday night’s tilt against the Heat, the longest active streak in the league. Antetokounmpo missed five consecutive games in January due to a knee injury, although that was not the same knee that he hurt against Miami.

The Jonas Brothers dropped their new song, “Wings,” complete with a carefree music video. It stars The White Lotus‘ Haley Lu Richardson, as she and some friends are brought back to life by the high-energy song. The three girls dance around the hotel room, proving they can keep the party going.

In addition, the new song was executive produced by Jon Bellion (Halsey, Justin Bieber) and channels ’80s pop. “Wings” will be included on the band’s forthcoming album, titled The Album, when it drops in May.

‘Wings’ is the perfect start to this new chapter for us,” the JoBros shared in a statement. “Working with Jon pushed us to explore our artistry in a way we never have before. The song is a great first taste of that creative exploration and what’s to come with The Album.”

“We wanted to wipe the palette clean and demolish every expectation and box the brothers have ever been put into out the gate,” Bellion added. “We pushed ourselves to launch this thing musically into space while grounding it in a sort of Americana / Laurel Canyon nostalgia. There was a time when structure and composition mattered not only loops and vibes, and we dove into that mind frame.”

Last, but certainly not least, the sibling trio announced that they’ll be performing five of their albums during a Broadway run next month. More information is available here.

Check out the Jonas Brothers’ new video for “Wings” above. Below, find the cover art and complete tracklist for The Album.

1. “Miracle”
2. “Montana Sky”
3. “Wings”
4. “Sail Away”
5. “Americana”
6. “Celebrate!”
7. “Waffle House”
8. “Vacation Eyes”
9. “Summer In The Hamptons”
10. “Summer Baby”
11. “Little Bird”
12. “Walls” feat. Jon Bellion

The Album is out 5/12 via Republic. Pre-order it here.