Month: January 2024

Molly, an adorable, affectionate 10-year-old pit bull, found herself tied to a tree after her owners had abandoned her.

According to The Dodo, Molly had “always been a loyal dog, but, unfortunately, her first family couldn’t reciprocate that same love back,” and so when the house was sold, neither Molly nor the family’s cat was chosen to move with them. While the cat was allowed to free roam outside, all Molly could do was sit and wait. Alone.

Luckily, the young couple that bought the house agreed to take the animals in as part of their closing agreement, and as soon as the papers were signed, they rushed over to check in.

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In a TikTok video, April Parker, the new homeowner, walks up to Molly, who is visibly crestfallen with teary eyes. But as soon as Parker begins cooing, “Baby girl…you’re gonna get a new home,” the pitty instantly perks up—all smiles and tail wagging.

“We are going to make her life so good,” Parker wrote in the video’s caption. “She will never be left all alone tied to a tree.”

@geaux75 The people that sold our house to us left behind their 10yr old dog they had since it was a puppy. I was so stressed we wouldnt get the house and something bad would happeb to her. We are going to maje her life so good. She will never be left all alone tied to a tree. 😭😢@roodytoots ♬ Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) [2018 Remaster] – Kate Bush

The video has been seen upwards of 4 million times. Countless people commented on how enraging it was to see a dog treated so carelessly.

“I’ve had my dog since she was 7 weeks old. She just turned 10 a few days ago. I literally cannot imagine doing this,” one person wrote.”

Another added: “The tears in her eyes…she doesn’t understand why they could just leave her, it breaks my heart. People like that shouldn’t be allowed to be pet owners.”

Subsequent videos show Parker freeing Molly from her leash and introducing the sweet pup to her husband, with whom she was instantly smitten. It’s clear that this doggo was both relieved and elated to be taken in by her new family.

Since being rescued, Molly has accompanied her new mom and dad everywhere.

@geaux75 Replying to @ohitscourtney ♬ Lucky Girl – Carlina

“She’s sticking to our side,” Parker wrote. “She won’t stop following us around. It’s so sweet.”

Parker has created an entire TikTok channel documenting her newfound pet’s journey, aptly named “Molly’s New Life,” showing Molly enjoying warm baths, plenty of treats, cuddles…all the finer things in life.

But what Molly seems to enjoy most of all is car rides:

@geaux75 Taking Molly to get a treat! Stay tuned!! #mollysnewlife #goodgollymissmolly ♬ original sound – Mollysnewlife 🐾🐕💗

And in case you’re wondering, the kitty is doing well, too, though it still prefers to stay outdoors.

Molly also has two indoor cat siblings who instantly welcomed her into the family. The video below shows one of them, Joofus, comforting a trembling Molly with kisses during a thunderstorm.

@geaux75 We had a big storm this morning and Molly was having a hard time. Joofus got on the bed and started comforting her. It was the sweetest thing. They got snuggled up and Molly went to sleep. Animals are amazing. #mollysnewlife #petsarefamily ♬ I Won’t Let Go – Rascal Flatts

It seems that Molly has gotten the safe, loving home she’s deserved all along.

We know that animal abandonment is fairly common. According to The Zebra, almost 4 million dogs are either given up to shelters or abandoned each year. And still, it’s really hard to fathom how humans can treat such innocent creatures with such blatant disregard when they provide so much pure joy.

Thankfully, there are folks out there like the Parkers who know that taking care of animals like Molly is one of life’s most precious offerings.

Stay up-to-date with the rest of Molly’s journey by following her on TikTok.

This article originally appeared on 5.31.23

Director Cole Bennett has been a force in hip-hop for over a decade. Through his Lyrical Lemonade blog, which has since become an imprint and a brand, Bennett has helped highlight the works of several rappers and singers, and created visual elements for their music. This week, Bennett and the Lyrical Lemonade brand will release their first ever compilation album, All Is Yellow.

With a stacked list of collaborators and some already iconic videos, All Is Yellow is a hotly anticipated release. We’ve put together a nifty guide to the upcoming project ahead of it’s imminent release.

Lyrical Lemonade’s All Is Yellow Release Date

All Is Yellow is out 1/26 via Def Jam. Find more information here.

Lyrical Lemonade’s All Is Yellow Tracklist

1. “Fly Away” Feat. Sheck Wes, Ski Mask The Slump God, and JID
2. “Guitar In My Room” Feat. Lil Durk and Kid Cudi
3. “Say Ya Grace” Feat. Chief Keef and Lil Yachty
4. “This My Life” Feat. Lil Tecca, The Kid Laroi, and Lil Skies
5. “First Night” Feat. Teezo Touchdown, Juicy J, Cochise, Denzel Curry, and Lil B
6. “Special” Feat. Latto, Swae Lee, and Aminé
7. “With The Fish” Feat. $not and 6 Dogs
8. “Doomsday” Feat. Juice WRLD and Cordae
9. “Doomsday Pt. 2” Feat. Eminem
10. “Fallout” Feat. Gus Dapperton, Lil Yachty, and Joey Badass
11. “Equilibrium” Feat. BabyTron and G Herbo
12. “Hello There” Feat. Corbin, Lil Tracy, and Black Kray
13. “Hummingbird” Feat. UMI, Sahbabii, and Teezo Touchdown
14. “Stop Giving Me Advice” Feat. Jack Harlow and Dave

Lyrical Lemonade’s All Is Yellow Singles

So far, “Doomsday,” “Guitar In My Room,” “Hello There,” “Stop Giving Me Advice,” and “Fallout” have been released as the album’s singles.

Lyrical Lemonade’s All Is Yellow Features

All Is Yellow boasts a stacked list of collaborators, including Latto, Kid Cudi, Jack Harlow, Teezo Touchdown, Joey Badass, Lil Yachty, and more.

Lyrical Lemonade’s All Is Yellow Album Cover Artwork

You can see the All Is Yellow artwork below.

Lyrical Lemonade’s Upcoming Tour Dates

As of now, a tour supporting the All Is Yellow album has not yet been announced.

Some of the artists mentioned here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

C’mon, you knew that Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks weren’t done with World War II yet. Following Band Of Brothers (2001) and The Pacific (2010) on HBO (and don’t forget Saving Private Ryan), the executive producing duo has shifted over to Apple TV+ for Masters Of The Air.

As the title suggests, this new series will be chock full of breathtaking and intense scenes of aerial combat, all with a side of Barry Keoghan, fresh from drinking bathwater (and doing stuff to a grave) in Saltburn. Hey, he’s Irish, and yes, his character enjoys pointing that out, but let’s get to viewing logistics.

When Does Masters Of The Air‘s First Episode Stream?

The series launches Friday, January 26, 2024 with two episodes, followed by weekly through March 15, 2024, only on Apple TV+.

The show will not only impress original viewers of Spielberg and Hanks’ former collaborations, but expect the cast to reel in younger generations too. The deck is fully stacked with Austin Butler (as Major Gale “Buck” Clevin) and Keough (as Lt. Curtis Biddick) being the most recognizable names, but Nate Mann should be a breakout as Major Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal (yep, expect to see “Rosie’s Riveters” figure prominently). Those are only a few names from the vast ensemble, and directors include Cary Joji Fukunaga, Tim Van Patten, Dee Rees (Mudbound), and the team of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

Last week, Snoop Dogg‘s 24-year-old daughter, Cori Broadus had a “severe stroke,” which she revealed on her on her Instagram Story on Thursday. Today, People posted an update from the rapper himself, in which he said she’s “doing a little bit better,” and agreed that the incident has put life into perspective for him. However, Cori may still in the hospital as of earlier this week, when she posted her latest Story from a hospital bed on Tuesday (January 23) in a follow-up post, explaining, “They took me off heaprin tonight (blood thinner) & most likely can go home tomorrow.”

Cori also noted in a video, “I just want to thank everyone single person that has sent me flowers… I mean, like, thank you so, so much. I really, really appreciate all the love and support, it’s been keeping me going in here, like for real.” She was still undergoing tests to determine the exact cause of the stroke, but despite her young age, she has always been at increased risk of health issues after being diagnosed with lupus when she was just six years old, according to Billboard. Lupus causes the body’s immune system to attack its own tissues and organs, and can affect the blood cells, brain, heart, joints, kidneys, lungs, and skin.

Snoop has an impressive slate of projects on deck for 2024, including an Olympic commentary gig, a new kids’ football movie, and a headlining slot at the Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas.

It’s become more and more common for Netflix to make its own rules when it comes to releasing things, and you never know what you’re going to expect. Sometimes, the streamer releases a show in batches, sometimes movies hit theaters first, and sometimes, movies aren’t released at all! It keeps you on your toes.

Halle Berry stars in Netflix’s (former) upcoming film The Mothership, which was slated for a 2023 release. The year came and went, and no Berry graced our screens, and it seemed like we would never get to watch the sci-fi film. This might actually be the case.

According to Jeff Sneider’s newsletter The InSneider, Netflix plans to scrap the movie altogether, citing “significant reshoots” that would cost too much. On top of that, the movie was filmed in the summer of 2021, and the young actor who plays Berry’s child will have grown out of the role. Sneider adds that “extensive delays” in completing post-production were also to blame.

Here is the official plot description: “A sci-fi adventure that follows Sara Morse (Halle Berry) one year since her husband mysteriously vanished from their rural farm. When she discovers a strange, extraterrestrial object underneath their home, Sara and her kids embark on a race to find their husband, father and most importantly – the truth.” We may never know the truth.

It doesn’t seem like this will sour Berry’s relationship with Netflix, though. The actress stars alongside Mark Wahlberg in the upcoming action thriller The Union which is set to hit the streamer this year. Allegedly!

(Via The InSneider)

To be clear, John Stamos has no involvement with the motion picture known as Barbie. He’s not in it, he’s not a producer, but he is, apparently, a very passionate fan.

After learning of the recent Oscar snubs, which saw both Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig get denied nominations while Ryan Gosling was honored with a nom for Best Supporting Actor, Stamos dropped a new Instagram video where he and his wife, Caitlin McHugh, recreated a scene from Barbie.

While the video did not address the Oscar controversy, Stamos did voice his thoughts in the caption:

This one goes out to Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie who crafted a film that was both a critical success and a cultural phenomenon, delving into feminist themes through the lens of Barbie and challenging patriarchal norms. This movie not only resonated deeply, but also grossed OVER a billion dollars. Yet, in a twist of irony, both women were snubbed by the Academy. Everyone go re-watch Barbie tonight.

You can watch Stamos and McHugh’s Barbie tribute below:

Stamos isn’t alone in shining a light on Robbie and Gerwig’s Oscar snubs for Barbie. America Ferrera called the situation “incredibly disappointing” and Gosling issued a statement chastising the Academy for overlooking their significant contributions to the film.

“There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally-celebrated film,” Gosling wrote via The Wrap. “No recognition would be possible for anyone on the film without their talent, grit and genius. To say that I’m disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement.”

(Via John Stamos on Instagram)

Squid Game is Netflix‘s biggest show ever, and it’s not even close. According to numbers provided by the streaming service, over 2.2 billion minutes of the hyper-violent South Korean series were viewed in its first 91 days of release. It’s the only show in Netflix history to cross the two billon mark (in second place is Stranger Things season four with 1.8 billion). The success of Squid Game led to Emmy wins (including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Lee Jung-jae and Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series for Lee Yoo-mi), a spinoff reality series, and so much merchandise.

Will Squid Game be able to replicate its success in season two? We’ll find out soon. Here’s everything we know about the upcoming season, including plot details, the cast, and when it’s coming out.

Plot

If you somehow don’t know the premise of Squid Game, basically, the show follows 456 contestants who risk their lives in a series of games to win millions of dollars. Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk is keeping plot details about season two a secret, with a few exceptions. “You know that Seong Gi-hun has become a totally new person by the end of season one,” he told the Hollywood Reporter, “so season two is going to be about what that new Gi-hun is going to do and how things will unfold with this new kind of character.”

When Netflix officially renewed Squid Game for season two, Hwang wrote in a letter, “And now, Gi-hun returns. The Front Man returns. Season 2 is coming. The man in the suit with ddakji might be back. You’ll also be introduced to Young-hee’s boyfriend, Cheol-su. Join us once more for a whole new round.”

Cast

Lee Jung-jae (Seong Gi-hun) is back, as is Lee Byung-hun (Front Man), Wi Ha-jun (Hwang Jun-ho), and Gong Yoo (the Recruiter). Other season one stars, even the dead ones, could return in season two as well. New cast members include Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Jo Yu-ri, Yang Dong-geun, Kang Ae-sim, Lee David, Lee Jin-uk, Choi Seung-hyun, Roh Jae-won, and Won Ji-an.

Release Date

Squid Game season two will premiere this year, as confirmed in a letter from Netflix to its shareholders (the letter also mentions Bridgerton and The Diplomat returning in 2024). No date has been announced yet, however.

Trailer

We’re still waiting on a trailer. Instead, here’s a recap of season one:

This week, Netflix announced that it has plans to retire the no-ads Basic plan, also known as the “Old Netflix” we used to know and love. The news comes just days after Netflix’s Q4 earnings reported that ad-tier membership grew almost 70%. So, to keep the momentum going, the streamer doesn’t want to give you any other option but to check out its flashy new ads.

The basic plan will disappear in Canada and the U.K. in the second quarter of 2024, and possibly more regions later in the year. This means that the lowest tier available will be the $6.99 ad-supported plan. In the ad-supported tier, you can expect to see an “average of 4 to 5 minutes of ads per hour” ranging in everything from car ads to L’Oreal night cream commercials before your viewing of Emily in Paris.

Netflix ensures customers that with the ad plan, they get a “better plan than Basic, more streams, higher resolution with downloads. And of course, the real benefit is they get access to all these amazing stories at a lower effective price.” Amazing stories indeed!

This is just the latest change for Netflix — last year, the streamer jacked up prices again after luring everyone in with Suits. Who knows what show they will revive next?

(Via Variety)

Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, Jon Stewart is returning to host The Daily Show. For one day a week, at least: according to the Hollywood Reporter, he’ll host Monday episodes only until the inevitable Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump showdown. His first episode back will be February 12.

As for the rest of the week, The Daily Show will continue using a rotating group of hosts, likely including Jordan Klepper, Desi Lydic, Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, and Dulcé Sloan.

“Jon Stewart is the voice of our generation, and we are honored to have him return to Comedy Central’s The Daily Show to help us all make sense of the insanity and division roiling the country as we enter the election season,” Chris McCarthy, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios president, said in a statement. “In our age of staggering hypocrisy and performative politics, Jon is the perfect person to puncture the empty rhetoric and provide much-needed clarity with his brilliant wit.”

Stewart hosted The Daily Show from 1999 to 2015, when Trevor Noah took over. “It didn’t feel like I was singing as joyful a song as I wanted to be singing, but my life was still really good,” he explained about his decision to leave. “I had wonderful moments at the show, and I didn’t feel it was a burden. I just didn’t know what else to do with it, this gift — and being allowed to be on TV is a gift.” Stewart added that he “never felt the weight of the world,” but “I felt the weight of the team. I had this group of people who were industrious, talented, funny as f*ck, and raring to go, and my mind was wandering.”

The Daily Show airs nightly on Comedy Central.

(Via the Hollywood Reporter)

James Blake, Fatboy Slim, Idris Elba, and more are among this year’s lineup for the Detroit Movement Festival. The event is set to take place from May 25 to 27 at Detroit’s Hart Plaza.

As for what to expect, Blake will be doing a DJ set. Actor Idris Elba will be DJ’ing during the weekend also, as he is going to do a back-to-back set with Kevin Saunderson. Fatboy Slim will also perform in a headlining slot.

Other acts on the 2024 lineup include Floating Points, Honey Dijon, Avalon Emerson, DJ Minx, Gorgon City, Mount Kimbie, Skream, Sama’ Abdulhadi, Joseph Capriati, and many more.

Tickets for the Detroit Movement Festival are currently on sale. The festival offers both 3-day and 1-day pass options. General Admission for the whole weekend starts at $289 plus fees but will increase, as this price is for Wave 1. The single-day GA tickets start at $139.

There is also an option to buy VIP tickets, which include private bathrooms and a bar, special viewing areas, pop-up sets in the VIP spaces, complimentary massages, and more. The 3-day VIP pass starts at $419 + fees during Wave 2. (Wave 1 VIP tickets previously sold out.) Single-day VIP tickets are $189 currently.

For more information about Detroit Movement Festival for 2024, visit their official website.