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Stephen Colbert Found A Few Issues With The ‘Brilliant Plan’ From Republicans To Impeach Joe Biden

On Wednesday, Republicans authorized an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden — even though, as one headline points out, “Some House Republicans Admit There Is No Evidence to Impeach Biden.” One such Republican is Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), who, when asked if the president committed any crimes, told reporters, “Probably not. They’re getting millions of dollars off the Biden name… [but] that’s not to say there was a crime by the president.” (Yes, this is all has to do with Hunter Biden.)

Stephen Colbert can’t believe things have gotten this far. “Guys, come on. That’s kind of step one,” he said on Wednesday’s episode of The Late Show about the lack of evidence. One of the Republicans who supports the impeachment is Rep. Pat Fallon (R-TX), who compared Biden’s crimes (?) to Watergate. “Watergate started with a burglary and took them 26 months to find out it went all the way to Richard Nixon,” Colbert said. “This started with you not liking Joe Biden, and spending a year not finding a crime he committed.”

The Late Show also highlighted a quote from Rep. Troy Nehls (R-TX), who said he “wants to give Trump a little bit of ammo to fire back so they can say Biden has also been impeached.” Colbert sarcastically called it a “brilliant plan,” adding, “Now he just has to have Biden spanked by a porn star, have his followers attack the Capitol, and, worst of all, have him dance like this.”

You can watch Colbert’s monologue above.

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2024 Grammy Nominee Trevor Noah Is Also Hosting The Ceremony For His Fourth Consecutive Time

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Trevor Noah isn’t a professional musician, but he has had a noteworthy role in the music industry in recent years: Since 2021, he has hosted the Grammy Awards ceremony. He’s done it for the past three years now, and in 2024, he’ll keep the run alive as he hosts the show for a fourth time.

On a new episode of his What Now? With Trevor Noah podcast shared yesterday (December 13), Noah said (as Variety reports), “I think it’s also important to acknowledge something: I’m hosting the Grammys. I’m excited about that, yeah, it’s a lot of fun. I enjoy the Grammys because I get to watch the show in person and then experience and comment on it in person while it is happening.”

Worth noting is that in addition to hosting, Noah actually has a nomination this year, too, in the Best Comedy Album category for I Wish You Would. He’s up against Chris Rock’s Selective Outrage, Dave Chappelle’s What’s In A Name?, Sarah Silverman’s Someone You Love, and Wanda Sykes’s I’m An Entertainer.

In a 2022 interview, Noah explained what he likes about hosting the show, saying, “I’m enjoying the fact that we’re juggling flaming swords. […] You develop a deep appreciation for what these people are doing beyond just the music that they make.”

The 2024 Grammys are set for February 4, 2024. In the meantime, find the full list of nominees here.

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‘The Chi’ Season 6 Part 2: Everything To Know Including The Release Date, Cast, Trailer, & More Info

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(WARNING: Spoilers for The Chi season six will be found below.)

Nearly three months have gone by since an episode of The Chi has aired. That’s because the show is on a mid-season break for its sixth season following the release of eight episodes. It was reported by Deadline that the series was unable to complete the filming and production of all 16 episodes for its expanded season due to the writers and actors strikes.

Now that both are resolved, the season can return to production and eventually deliver a second half filled with the drama and unexpected twists viewers have come to love from The Chi. When the second half of The Chi season six will resume remains to be seen. Until then, here’s everything to know for the upcoming second half of season six.

Release Date

The second half of The Chi season six has yet to receive an official premiere date. It’s been nearly three months since the first half of season six came to an end with the season’s eighth overall episode. As of press time Showtime has yet to give any word on when the second half of the season may resume.

Cast

Two major characters will not be present in the second half of season six when it resumes. They are Alex R. Hibbert, who played Kevin Williams, and Tory O. Davis, who played Pastor Stanley Jackson. At the end of episode eight, Kevin packed his bags and said goodbye to his family before departing for Los Angeles to pursue a video game career. Davis’ character Pastor Stanley Jackson was killed by Douda at the end of episode six. Aside from the aforementioned names, the cast for the second half of season six will mostly remain the same.

The main cast includes Jacob Latimore as Emmett Washington, Tiffany Boone as Jerrika Little, Rolando Boyce as Darnell, Shamon Brown Jr. as Stanley “Papa” Jackson, Michael V. Epps as Jake Taylor, Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams, Luke James as Victor “Trig” Taylor, Hannaha Hall as Tiffany, and Curtiss Cook as Otis “Douda” Perry.

The recurring cast includes Lynn Whitfield as Alicia, Kandi Burruss as Roselyn Perry, Vic Mensa as Jamal, Carolyn Michelle Smith as Deja, Jason Weaver as Shaad, Iman Shumpert as Rob, Nia Jervier as Tierra, L’lerrét Jazelle as Fatima, Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson as Bakari, Genesis Denise Hale as Maisha, Joel Steingold as Marcus St. John, Judae’a Brown as Jemma St. Brown, Miriam A. Hyman as Dre, Tyla Abercrumbie as Nina, Zaria Imani Primer as Lynae, and Tai Davis as Tracy Roxboro.

Plot

The official synopsis for the first half of The Chi can be seen below:

This season, life in The Chi reverberates between the highest highs and lowest lows. Big dreams are finally realized but at a cost and everyone will be tested in unimaginable ways as they calculate the risks and rewards of their next big move. Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Kiesha’s (Birgundi Baker) blissful blended union is tested by his insatiable drive to expand Smokey’s and a new perilous partnership, while Kiesha finally races toward a rewarding new career. Douda (Curtiss Cook) deals with the fallout of Q’s murder and its effect on the shifting loyalty of his inner circle.

Victor’s (Luke James) bold declaration of love for both his new girlfriend and his beloved community will impact his political ambitions. Happily married Jada (Yolonda Ross) mentors Emmett and her besties as they navigate relationships. Kevin (Alex Hibbert) is becoming a brilliant master gamer but struggles with the youthful pitfalls of early independence. Jake (Michael V. Epps) launches a new business, and Papa (Shamon Brown Jr.) falls for an older woman while questioning his faith. What will become of their pursuits will be revealed throughout this season’s sixteen jaw-dropping episodes.

Most of the information in the above synopsis has been detailed in the first half of season six with Kevin’s departure, Victor’s proposal to Fatima, his new girlfriend, to move in with him, and how Emmett’s personal life and relationships are affected by his new business relationship with Douda. The second half of season six will pick up on the aftermath of Kevin’s departure, Pastor Jackson’s death and how both Bakari and Papa navigate it, Victor’s presumed decision to retaliate on Douda after he shoots Rob during Emmett and Rob’s attempt to kill Douda. There’s also the future of Victor’s political career, Bakari and Lynae’s relationship as well as Jemma and Jake’s, Marcus and Tierra’s, Emmett and Keisha’s, and others. The drama never ends on The Chi and it’s guaranteed that the second half of season six will bring more of that while giving us some answers too.

Trailer

Showtime has yet to release a trailer for the second half of The Chi season six.

How Many Episodes Are In The Chi Season 6 Part 2?

There will be eight episodes in the second half of The Chi season six to bring the overall season episode count to a total of 16 episodes.

How To Watch The Chi Season 6 Part 2

When they are released, episodes for the second half of The Chi season six will be released on Fridays through the Paramount Plus With Showtime platform. The new weekly episodes will also air Sundays on the Showtime channel.

When Do New Episodes Of The Chi Season 6 Part 2 Come Out?

New episodes in the second half of The Chi season six will be available to stream through the Paramount Plus With Showtime platform on Fridays at 3 am EST/ 12 am PST. The new episodes will also air on the Showtime TV channel at 9 pm EST/PST.

New episodes of ‘The Chi’ season 6 will soon be available through the Paramount Plus With Showtime plan on Fridays at 3 am EST/ 12 am PST. Weekly episodes will also air Sundays on Showtime at 9 pm EST/PST.

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‘The Chi’ Season 6 Part 2: Everything To Know Including The Release Date, Cast, Trailer, & More Info

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(WARNING: Spoilers for The Chi season six will be found below.)

Nearly three months have gone by since an episode of The Chi has aired. That’s because the show is on a mid-season break for its sixth season following the release of eight episodes. It was reported by Deadline that the series was unable to complete the filming and production of all 16 episodes for its expanded season due to the writers and actors strikes.

Now that both are resolved, the season can return to production and eventually deliver a second half filled with the drama and unexpected twists viewers have come to love from The Chi. When the second half of The Chi season six will resume remains to be seen. Until then, here’s everything to know for the upcoming second half of season six.

Release Date

The second half of The Chi season six has yet to receive an official premiere date. It’s been nearly three months since the first half of season six came to an end with the season’s eighth overall episode. As of press time Showtime has yet to give any word on when the second half of the season may resume.

Cast

Two major characters will not be present in the second half of season six when it resumes. They are Alex R. Hibbert, who played Kevin Williams, and Tory O. Davis, who played Pastor Stanley Jackson. At the end of episode eight, Kevin packed his bags and said goodbye to his family before departing for Los Angeles to pursue a video game career. Davis’ character Pastor Stanley Jackson was killed by Douda at the end of episode six. Aside from the aforementioned names, the cast for the second half of season six will mostly remain the same.

The main cast includes Jacob Latimore as Emmett Washington, Tiffany Boone as Jerrika Little, Rolando Boyce as Darnell, Shamon Brown Jr. as Stanley “Papa” Jackson, Michael V. Epps as Jake Taylor, Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams, Luke James as Victor “Trig” Taylor, Hannaha Hall as Tiffany, and Curtiss Cook as Otis “Douda” Perry.

The recurring cast includes Lynn Whitfield as Alicia, Kandi Burruss as Roselyn Perry, Vic Mensa as Jamal, Carolyn Michelle Smith as Deja, Jason Weaver as Shaad, Iman Shumpert as Rob, Nia Jervier as Tierra, L’lerrét Jazelle as Fatima, Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson as Bakari, Genesis Denise Hale as Maisha, Joel Steingold as Marcus St. John, Judae’a Brown as Jemma St. Brown, Miriam A. Hyman as Dre, Tyla Abercrumbie as Nina, Zaria Imani Primer as Lynae, and Tai Davis as Tracy Roxboro.

Plot

The official synopsis for the first half of The Chi can be seen below:

This season, life in The Chi reverberates between the highest highs and lowest lows. Big dreams are finally realized but at a cost and everyone will be tested in unimaginable ways as they calculate the risks and rewards of their next big move. Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Kiesha’s (Birgundi Baker) blissful blended union is tested by his insatiable drive to expand Smokey’s and a new perilous partnership, while Kiesha finally races toward a rewarding new career. Douda (Curtiss Cook) deals with the fallout of Q’s murder and its effect on the shifting loyalty of his inner circle.

Victor’s (Luke James) bold declaration of love for both his new girlfriend and his beloved community will impact his political ambitions. Happily married Jada (Yolonda Ross) mentors Emmett and her besties as they navigate relationships. Kevin (Alex Hibbert) is becoming a brilliant master gamer but struggles with the youthful pitfalls of early independence. Jake (Michael V. Epps) launches a new business, and Papa (Shamon Brown Jr.) falls for an older woman while questioning his faith. What will become of their pursuits will be revealed throughout this season’s sixteen jaw-dropping episodes.

Most of the information in the above synopsis has been detailed in the first half of season six with Kevin’s departure, Victor’s proposal to Fatima, his new girlfriend, to move in with him, and how Emmett’s personal life and relationships are affected by his new business relationship with Douda. The second half of season six will pick up on the aftermath of Kevin’s departure, Pastor Jackson’s death and how both Bakari and Papa navigate it, Victor’s presumed decision to retaliate on Douda after he shoots Rob during Emmett and Rob’s attempt to kill Douda. There’s also the future of Victor’s political career, Bakari and Lynae’s relationship as well as Jemma and Jake’s, Marcus and Tierra’s, Emmett and Keisha’s, and others. The drama never ends on The Chi and it’s guaranteed that the second half of season six will bring more of that while giving us some answers too.

Trailer

Showtime has yet to release a trailer for the second half of The Chi season six.

How Many Episodes Are In The Chi Season 6 Part 2?

There will be eight episodes in the second half of The Chi season six to bring the overall season episode count to a total of 16 episodes.

How To Watch The Chi Season 6 Part 2

When they are released, episodes for the second half of The Chi season six will be released on Fridays through the Paramount Plus With Showtime platform. The new weekly episodes will also air Sundays on the Showtime channel.

When Do New Episodes Of The Chi Season 6 Part 2 Come Out?

New episodes in the second half of The Chi season six will be available to stream through the Paramount Plus With Showtime platform on Fridays at 3 am EST/ 12 am PST. The new episodes will also air on the Showtime TV channel at 9 pm EST/PST.

New episodes of ‘The Chi’ season 6 will soon be available through the Paramount Plus With Showtime plan on Fridays at 3 am EST/ 12 am PST. Weekly episodes will also air Sundays on Showtime at 9 pm EST/PST.

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‘The Chi’ Season 6 Part 2: Everything To Know Including The Release Date, Cast, Trailer, & More Info

'The Chi' 604 Luke James as Victor
SHOWTIME

(WARNING: Spoilers for The Chi season six will be found below.)

Nearly three months have gone by since an episode of The Chi has aired. That’s because the show is on a mid-season break for its sixth season following the release of eight episodes. It was reported by Deadline that the series was unable to complete the filming and production of all 16 episodes for its expanded season due to the writers and actors strikes.

Now that both are resolved, the season can return to production and eventually deliver a second half filled with the drama and unexpected twists viewers have come to love from The Chi. When the second half of The Chi season six will resume remains to be seen. Until then, here’s everything to know for the upcoming second half of season six.

Release Date

The second half of The Chi season six has yet to receive an official premiere date. It’s been nearly three months since the first half of season six came to an end with the season’s eighth overall episode. As of press time Showtime has yet to give any word on when the second half of the season may resume.

Cast

Two major characters will not be present in the second half of season six when it resumes. They are Alex R. Hibbert, who played Kevin Williams, and Tory O. Davis, who played Pastor Stanley Jackson. At the end of episode eight, Kevin packed his bags and said goodbye to his family before departing for Los Angeles to pursue a video game career. Davis’ character Pastor Stanley Jackson was killed by Douda at the end of episode six. Aside from the aforementioned names, the cast for the second half of season six will mostly remain the same.

The main cast includes Jacob Latimore as Emmett Washington, Tiffany Boone as Jerrika Little, Rolando Boyce as Darnell, Shamon Brown Jr. as Stanley “Papa” Jackson, Michael V. Epps as Jake Taylor, Birgundi Baker as Kiesha Williams, Luke James as Victor “Trig” Taylor, Hannaha Hall as Tiffany, and Curtiss Cook as Otis “Douda” Perry.

The recurring cast includes Lynn Whitfield as Alicia, Kandi Burruss as Roselyn Perry, Vic Mensa as Jamal, Carolyn Michelle Smith as Deja, Jason Weaver as Shaad, Iman Shumpert as Rob, Nia Jervier as Tierra, L’lerrét Jazelle as Fatima, Ahmad Nicholas Ferguson as Bakari, Genesis Denise Hale as Maisha, Joel Steingold as Marcus St. John, Judae’a Brown as Jemma St. Brown, Miriam A. Hyman as Dre, Tyla Abercrumbie as Nina, Zaria Imani Primer as Lynae, and Tai Davis as Tracy Roxboro.

Plot

The official synopsis for the first half of The Chi can be seen below:

This season, life in The Chi reverberates between the highest highs and lowest lows. Big dreams are finally realized but at a cost and everyone will be tested in unimaginable ways as they calculate the risks and rewards of their next big move. Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Kiesha’s (Birgundi Baker) blissful blended union is tested by his insatiable drive to expand Smokey’s and a new perilous partnership, while Kiesha finally races toward a rewarding new career. Douda (Curtiss Cook) deals with the fallout of Q’s murder and its effect on the shifting loyalty of his inner circle.

Victor’s (Luke James) bold declaration of love for both his new girlfriend and his beloved community will impact his political ambitions. Happily married Jada (Yolonda Ross) mentors Emmett and her besties as they navigate relationships. Kevin (Alex Hibbert) is becoming a brilliant master gamer but struggles with the youthful pitfalls of early independence. Jake (Michael V. Epps) launches a new business, and Papa (Shamon Brown Jr.) falls for an older woman while questioning his faith. What will become of their pursuits will be revealed throughout this season’s sixteen jaw-dropping episodes.

Most of the information in the above synopsis has been detailed in the first half of season six with Kevin’s departure, Victor’s proposal to Fatima, his new girlfriend, to move in with him, and how Emmett’s personal life and relationships are affected by his new business relationship with Douda. The second half of season six will pick up on the aftermath of Kevin’s departure, Pastor Jackson’s death and how both Bakari and Papa navigate it, Victor’s presumed decision to retaliate on Douda after he shoots Rob during Emmett and Rob’s attempt to kill Douda. There’s also the future of Victor’s political career, Bakari and Lynae’s relationship as well as Jemma and Jake’s, Marcus and Tierra’s, Emmett and Keisha’s, and others. The drama never ends on The Chi and it’s guaranteed that the second half of season six will bring more of that while giving us some answers too.

Trailer

Showtime has yet to release a trailer for the second half of The Chi season six.

How Many Episodes Are In The Chi Season 6 Part 2?

There will be eight episodes in the second half of The Chi season six to bring the overall season episode count to a total of 16 episodes.

How To Watch The Chi Season 6 Part 2

When they are released, episodes for the second half of The Chi season six will be released on Fridays through the Paramount Plus With Showtime platform. The new weekly episodes will also air Sundays on the Showtime channel.

When Do New Episodes Of The Chi Season 6 Part 2 Come Out?

New episodes in the second half of The Chi season six will be available to stream through the Paramount Plus With Showtime platform on Fridays at 3 am EST/ 12 am PST. The new episodes will also air on the Showtime TV channel at 9 pm EST/PST.

New episodes of ‘The Chi’ season 6 will soon be available through the Paramount Plus With Showtime plan on Fridays at 3 am EST/ 12 am PST. Weekly episodes will also air Sundays on Showtime at 9 pm EST/PST.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Isn’t Convinced The Ball The Pacers Gave Him Is The Actual Game Ball

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is, apparently, in possession of a basketball from his career-best 64-point night against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Whether that’s the ball he used during the game, however, is a different story. Cameras caught the two-time league MVP running towards the Pacers’ locker room after the Bucks’ 140-126 win, with his gripe reportedly being that the Pacers took the game ball he used because rookie big man Oscar Tshiebwe scored his first point in an NBA game.

Rick Carlisle called the situation “unfortunate,” and Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report brought word that Bucks security was able to get the ball for Antetokounmpo. But in a pretty strange turn of events, Antetokounmpo told the press after the game that he’s not convinced that the ball he has is the one that he used during the game.

“I have no idea, I’m not gonna lie,” Antetokounmpo said when asked if he could confirm that he had the official game ball. “I have no idea. I don’t know, I really don’t know. I have a ball, but I don’t know if it’s the game ball. It doesn’t feel like the game ball to me. It feels like a brand new ball. I can tell from — I played, what, 35 minutes today? I know how the game ball felt. The ball that I have, which I will take and I will give it to my mom for sure, but I don’t know if it’s actually the game ball.”

Carlisle claimed that the Pacers did, indeed, have a reserve ball, and a video appeared to show a Bucks security guard grabbing the ball in the immediate aftermath of the game. (It’s worth mentioning that it’s unclear if that exact ball is the one that ended up in Giannis’ possession.)

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Isn’t Convinced The Ball The Pacers Gave Him Is The Actual Game Ball

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Giannis Antetokounmpo is, apparently, in possession of a basketball from his career-best 64-point night against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night. Whether that’s the ball he used during the game, however, is a different story. Cameras caught the two-time league MVP running towards the Pacers’ locker room after the Bucks’ 140-126 win, with his gripe reportedly being that the Pacers took the game ball he used because rookie big man Oscar Tshiebwe scored his first point in an NBA game.

Rick Carlisle called the situation “unfortunate,” and Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report brought word that Bucks security was able to get the ball for Antetokounmpo. But in a pretty strange turn of events, Antetokounmpo told the press after the game that he’s not convinced that the ball he has is the one that he used during the game.

“I have no idea, I’m not gonna lie,” Antetokounmpo said when asked if he could confirm that he had the official game ball. “I have no idea. I don’t know, I really don’t know. I have a ball, but I don’t know if it’s the game ball. It doesn’t feel like the game ball to me. It feels like a brand new ball. I can tell from — I played, what, 35 minutes today? I know how the game ball felt. The ball that I have, which I will take and I will give it to my mom for sure, but I don’t know if it’s actually the game ball.”

Carlisle claimed that the Pacers did, indeed, have a reserve ball, and a video appeared to show a Bucks security guard grabbing the ball in the immediate aftermath of the game. (It’s worth mentioning that it’s unclear if that exact ball is the one that ended up in Giannis’ possession.)

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A Furious Giannis Antetokounmpo Charged Toward The Pacers Locker Room After They Took The Game Ball

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A very strange thing happened in the aftermath Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s monster game against the Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo, fresh off the heels of setting the Milwaukee Bucks‘ franchise record with 64 points in a win, was seen taking off and running towards the opposing locker room, and when he came out, he was visibly upset as he spoke to Tyrese Haliburton and Pacers assistant Lloyd Pierce.

After all of this happened — and you can certainly see that the word “ball” appears to leave Giannis’ mouth a few times — Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report brought word that the incident occurred because Antetokounmpo was upset that the Pacers took the game ball.

As it turns out, this is, indeed, what happened, according to Pacers coach Rick Carlisle. But it turns out Indiana, according to Carlisle, did not have any ill intentions of doing anything meant to upset Antetokounmpo. Instead, he claims that the team took the game ball because one of their rookies, Oscar Tshiebwe, scored his first points in an NBA game and they were doing whatever they do in that situation.

The good news for Antetokounmpo is that cooler heads appeared to prevail here, as Haynes reports that Bucks security eventually got the ball for him. Here’s hoping Tshiebwe can at least get something cool to remember this game since the game ball’s staying in Milwaukee.

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A Furious Giannis Antetokounmpo Charged Toward The Pacers Locker Room After They Took The Game Ball

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A very strange thing happened in the aftermath Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s monster game against the Indiana Pacers. Antetokounmpo, fresh off the heels of setting the Milwaukee Bucks‘ franchise record with 64 points in a win, was seen taking off and running towards the opposing locker room, and when he came out, he was visibly upset as he spoke to Tyrese Haliburton and Pacers assistant Lloyd Pierce.

After all of this happened — and you can certainly see that the word “ball” appears to leave Giannis’ mouth a few times — Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report brought word that the incident occurred because Antetokounmpo was upset that the Pacers took the game ball.

As it turns out, this is, indeed, what happened, according to Pacers coach Rick Carlisle. But it turns out Indiana, according to Carlisle, did not have any ill intentions of doing anything meant to upset Antetokounmpo. Instead, he claims that the team took the game ball because one of their rookies, Oscar Tshiebwe, scored his first points in an NBA game and they were doing whatever they do in that situation.

The good news for Antetokounmpo is that cooler heads appeared to prevail here, as Haynes reports that Bucks security eventually got the ball for him. Here’s hoping Tshiebwe can at least get something cool to remember this game since the game ball’s staying in Milwaukee.

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How To Buy André 3000’s ‘New Blue Sun’ Vinyl

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André 3000 desperately wants to deliver the rap album that people have been demanding for at least 15 years. He explained to GQ why “sometimes, it feels inauthentic for me to rap,” and then he doubled down with CBS Mornings (and even offered his thoughts on an OutKast reunion) earlier this month.

“When people ask me about a rap album […] Man, I would love a rap album,” he said. “I’m with you. I want to be with you when I’m really on it, you know what I mean?’

The good news is that people still loved New Blue Sun, his eight-track album featuring lots of his flute-playing. No verses, just instrumentals. The 12-plus-minute track “I Swear, I Really Wanted To Make A ‘Rap’ Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time” hit No. 90 on the Billboard Hot 100 dated December 2, becoming the longest song to ever chart on the Hot 100.

The album dropped on November 17, immediately becoming a streaming favorite, but it’s also available on vinyl. A cursory Google search indicates that the New Blue Sun vinyl is available to pre-order on Epic Records’ official online store. The product listing reads, “This limited edition 3-LP set is pressed on 180g black vinyl with printed inserts, fold out poster, and note from the artist,” and it’s “expected to ship on or around January 24, 2024. You can also pre-order at various other places, including Amazon, Lunchbox Records, Rough Trade, and Target.