Now that Erica Banks has gone independent — much like the rapper she most often gets compared to, Megan Thee Stallion — she’s on her own release schedule. That’s turned out to be a good thing for her, as the rate of releases has increased expeditiously; since dropping “Real Rap B*tch,” in which she aired out her and Meg’s former label, 1501, last July, the Dallas rapper has dropped new videos every couple of weeks while teaming up with fellow up-and-coming stars K Carbon and Gloss Up along with way.
Her latest single, “Lyin Ass N***,” shows off just how much her songwriting skills have matured in even that short span. A confessional ballad, the song finds Banks questioning a noncommital gentleman caller (i.e. a f*ckboy) after their situationship takes a turn for the serious. “Why you ain’t tell me you wanted to f*ck? / Why you act like you wanna be serious?” she wonders. “I was cool with a drink and a nut / Fell for your sh*t, now I’m missin’ my period.”
The video, though, shows off much more than Banks’ vulnerabilities as she raps to the camera in a hotel room wearing a lingerie set that leaves very little to the imagination. The “Buss It” rapper is clearly proud of her assets but the message here is clearly something along the lines of “look at what you’re missing out on, stupid.”
“I never met Elvis, because I didn’t want to meet Elvis. Elvis was in his Sixties movie period, and he was just crankin’ ’em out and knockin’ ’em off, one after another,” Dylan once told Rolling Stone. “I wanted to see the powerful, mystical Elvis that had crash-landed from a burning star onto American soil. The Elvis that was bursting with life. That’s the Elvis that inspired us to all the possibilities of life. And that Elvis was gone, had left the building.”
The terrible and great thing about music biopics (terrible because you end up with Jackie Jormp-Jomp-style movies being taken seriously and winning Oscars; great because it reminds me of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story) is that they can bend the truth. So, if Timothée Chalamet wants to meet Austin Butler‘s Elvis in his Bob Dylan biopic, he’s going to make it happen.
“I’ve been picking Austin’s brain non-stop,” Chalamet told his Dune: Part Two co-star as he prepares for A Complete Unknown during an interview with NME. “Let’s let my film come out before I’m so lucky as to get included with Austin, he did such a phenomenal job.” Timmy continued:
“I wish you were in it! There’s an Elvis character in the Johnny Cash biopic [Walk the Line]. It’s really brief, it’s very brief, but I was kind of wishing we could create a musical cinematic universe.”
Chalamet and Butler should — spoiler alert for Dune: Part Two — re-do the Paul Atreides vs. Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen fight in A Complete Unknown but as Dylan and Elvis. My money’s on the boxer.
Multimedia artist Anna Marie Tendler has announced that she’s written a new memoir set to arrive later this year. Titled Men Have Called Her Crazy and set for an August release, Tendler will weave tales of “heartbreak and rage” from the men in her life.
Presumably, one of those tales will involve her ex-husband and standup comedian John Mulaney who famously divorced Tendler shortly after a stint in rehab during the COVID pandemic. Adding insult to injury, he quickly started a relationship with Olivia Munn and the two welcomed a son in 2021.
While Mulaney mined his rehab stint for his Emmy nominated special, Baby J, Tendler has only spoken in vague terms about the tabloid-frenzy split. That appears to no longer be the case.
“I have been writing this book for two years. More accurately though I have been writing it for close to four decades,” Tendler wrote on Instagram in an announcement post. “I have never been more proud of any work. It is a story about mental health; about being a woman; about family. And finally, about the endless source of my heartbreak and rage—men.”
You can see the full announcement below:
Tendler briefly opened up about her split from Mulaney in a 2022 interview with Harper’s Bazaar where she described the experience as “surreal.” She also turned to TikTok where she created several viral videos on art and heartbreak, which have seemingly culminated in her upcoming memoir.
Men Have Called Her Crazy hits bookshelves on August 13, 2024.
Leeds quartet Yard Act are having a moment. The band, composed of vocalist James Smith, bassist Ryan Needham, guitarist Sam Shjipstone, and drummer Jay Russell, have been releasing music as a band since 2020 before being catapulted into critical acclaim. Their debut album, 2022’s Overload, earned them a Mercury Prize nomination and co-sign from Elton John. Now, the group have returned with a new album and a new message.
Where’s My Utopia? is jam-packed with witty and wry lyrics that take aim at the modern condition and the state of the music industry (they literally call out their label subsidiary on “We Make Hits”). The 11-track record infuses upbeat rhythms with post-punk sensibilities, proving Yard Act are in a lane of their own.
To celebrate the release of Where’s My Utopia? Yard Act sit down with Uproxx to talk awesome catering at Coachella, non-alcoholic Guinness, and being addicted to social media in our latest Q&A.
What are four words you would use to describe your music?
Alright overall, I suppose.
It’s 2050 and the world hasn’t ended and people are still listening to your music. How would you like it to be remembered?
Remembered by reminding. You can guarantee we’ll be on some nostalgia-heaped anniversary tour cashing in. Probably with some of our less successful contemporaries from the time supporting to really make it a trip down memory lane (and great value for money too if you don’t mind me saying so).
Who’s the person who has most inspired your work, and why?
For compassion, resilience and graft, my mum. For shaping my view of the world, my dad.
Where did you eat the best meal of your life and what was it?
I think the catering tent at Coachella. It was like Red Hot World Buffet but better. I ate an edible beforehand and had two savory plates piled high and a few pudding’s worth to boot. There was root beer on draft and I was sat next to the singer from Papa Roach. Top that!
Tell us about the best concert you’ve ever attended.
I’m really bad at this stuff, my experiences are never really that definitive. Maybe Sharon Van Etten at the Brudenell or Gil Scott Heron at Bestival.
What song never fails to make you emotional?
“To Love Somebody” by The Beegees.
What’s the last thing you Googled?
Glasses Direct.
Where’s the weirdest place you’ve ever crashed while on tour?
Slept in the boot of a Ford Fiesta after a gig in Salford once.
What’s your favorite city in the world to perform and what’s the city you hope to perform in for the first time?
Glasgow Barrowlands currently holds the title for number one, Hong Kong Clockenflap is number two and Manchester Ritz is number three
What’s one piece of advice you’d go back in time to give to your 18-year-old self?
Remember that no one is solely defined by their best or worst moments in this life, yourself included.
What’s one of your hidden talents?
Being pleasant with people I can’t stand.
If you had a million dollars to donate to charity, what cause would you support and why?
I’d support any creative space providing disadvantaged young people with an outlet and the opportunity to learn and develop whatever skills they want in any art form, preferably in my local area.
What are your thoughts about AI and the future of music?
I think it’ll decimate and erase the need for artists and musicians within the music industry. I think it’s a bad thing for humans making money from art but it won’t stop humans from making art, and even though we all have to survive in this world somehow, ultimately making art always trumps making money from art – though it doesn’t trump making money unfortunately. I hope it’ll bring smaller communities closer together, and I think there will be some interesting collaborations to come between humans and AI.
You are throwing a music festival. Give us the dream lineup of 5 artists that will perform with you and the location where it would be held.
Beatles, Stones, Kinks, Who, Oasis. Paul Weller’s House.
Who’s your favorite person to follow on social media?
I haven’t had it for nearly a year now and I never enjoyed it when I did — though I was addicted to it and still am. When I see my wife scrolling I want to know what’s going on? Why? It’s all nonsense, but not innocent nonsense. It’s dark. I’m not tryna be some old ok boomer luddite guy about it, nor some pretentious high brow thinker with a superiority complex, but I think it turns everyone into, at best, a slightly less likeable version of themselves and at worst, absolutely insufferable. There are bands I quite liked before I had social media that I can’t listen to anymore because I’ve seen how they act on there, and I’d say it’s completely fair if people have that impression of us as well, because the slivers of wit you slip in there always gets buried beneath the mountains of insufferable faux humble, blatantly smug self-promotion you have to do on it to get people’s attention. It’s all a load of shite designed to waste our time, inflate our egos and misdirect our very valid anger back on itself and keep us scrolling. The only cure is to delete your account. All of you. I also don’t need to know about your memes. Stop sending me your memes and telling me about your memes when I see you. Actually, Bob Mortimer was quite enjoyable doing train guy.
What’s the story behind your first or favorite tattoo?
My son’s name on my wrist, matching with my wife’s. But we haven’t got round to getting them done yet.
What is your pre-show ritual?
A run and a non-alcoholic Guinness.
Who was your first celebrity crush?
Leanne Battersby.
You have a month off and the resources to take a dream vacation. Where are you going and who is coming with you?
Wild camping on my own in the Scottish Highlands.
What is your biggest fear?
My son’s future.
Where’s My Utopia? is out now via Island Records/Universal. Find more information here.
Jon Stewart is known for using humor to skewer politicians on both sides of the aisle, cleverly exposing their more ridiculous claims and inconsistencies with deft satire and mock incredulity. To the delight of The Daily Show viewers, he’s returned to the program after nine long years where he’ll sit in the hosting chair on Mondays throughout this year’s presidential election cycle.
This week, he fixed his gimlet eye on the migrant crisis at the border. He had plenty of criticism to go around and he even managed to zing Dr. Phil.
In a clip that’s now gone viral, titled, “Stewart Unpacks the GOP’s ‘Migrant Crime’ Narrative,” the host makes the case that Republicans are using the crisis for political gain while Democrats are turning their backs on their core values.
After showing a series of alarmist clips (“Illegal invaders invading America!” warns one Fox News host), Stewart says, “Every two to four years, we are reminded we have a Southern border. And it is porous.”
More clips play, ratcheting up the levels of fear over the types of people who might be flowing through the border.
“Criminals, rapists, murderers, predators and God knows who else,” we see Marjorie Taylor Greene proclaim. “God knows who else? Statistically, a couple of them at least have to be podcasters,” Stewart quips.
Stewart goes on to show commentators and politicians discussing the countries where the people crossing the border are coming from, including Dr. Phil on “The Joe Rogan Experience,” talking about all the fit, military-age men from China coming through the border.
“While it’s clear hyperbole,” says Stewart, after showing a clip where Donald Trump says Hannibal Lecter is one of the people crossing the border, “there does seem to be bipartisan agreement now that the border is a problem. There were 300,000 crossings in December alone. That’s an all-time high, and that is not sustainable.
“But Republicans turned down the chance to pass a strong border bill because of how confident they are that fearmongering will be an effective election-year strategy. It’s really all about branding,” Stewart said.
Trump again: “I call it Biden migrant crime, but it’s too long… Let’s call it Bigrant… Oh that’s good. That’s smart, Bigrant crime.”
“I’m not completely sold on Bigrant,” Stewart joked, stifling a laugh. It really just sounds like a migrant who’s open to crossing either border.” Stewart then turned his attention to what he calls “a good old-fashioned border off,” where Trump and Biden both went to the Texas-Mexico border last week. Trump went to Eagle Pass, and Biden to Brownsville.
Biden suggests he and Trump should get together to pass a bipartisan border bill which Trump declines.
“When it comes to immigration, the Democrats hold to our country’s cherished ideals, the eternal promise etched at the feet of lady liberty that speaks to our better angels,” Stewart said. This is followed by a montage of clips showing politicians, including New York Mayor Eric Adams, speaking warmly about how our country is stronger because of immigrants.
“Unshakable bedrock American values of compassion and empathy and there is not a damn thing you can do to change that,” said Stewart. “And then busloads of migrants from Texas, seeking asylum in New York.“
Nice try, Texas, but you heard the mayor,” Stewart continued. “We’re New York [bleeping] City!… You are never going to change our values because you’re afraid. So keep sending those busloads because we got plenty of room in our hearts and in this city.”
Adams again: “We have no more room in the city.”
Stewart stared at the camera in disbelief. “What about the yearnings and the tiredness and the tiredness of those who are doing the yearnings?”
Stewart then shows clips of Adams talking about the effect of 110,000 migrants coming to New York City. “This issue will destroy New York City,” he says.
“Yes, it turns out in the age old battle between values and fear, values never had a [bleeping] chance.
“So this is the terrible cycle America is caught in. Democrats whose high-minded values and principles did not survive a contact high with reality and Republicans whose desire to solve the problem isn’t nearly as strong as their desire to exploit it,” Stewart concluded.
Heidi Johnson’s son was 13, deeply in adolescence, and in that stage where he lashes out.
He told her he shouldn’t have to deal with her rules and should be independent.
So she wrote a strict but loving “Mom’s not a fool” letter.
She wrote on Facebook how her son reacted to the letter:
“He came home, saw the note, crumpled it on the floor, and stormed out of the apartment. I have always encouraged him to take a walk when he is upset so that he can collect his thoughts so when we try to talk, we are able to talk, and not just yell at each other. I do the same thing — sometimes, I just need to walk away and collect myself. I am not above admitting that. He was still livid when he got home. He decided to stage a ‘sit in’ in my room, where he did laugh at me and repeat, ‘Really? What are you going to do? You can’t take my stuff,’ etc. He was asked to leave my room, and when he could be respectful, and I was more calm, we would discuss it further. He went to his room, and after about an hour, he had removed some electronics and items I missed that he felt he should have to earn back for his behavior. He apologized, and asked what could he do to make things better and start earning items back. He earned his comforter and some clothes right back. I did leave him some clothes to begin with, just not the ones he would want to wear every day. He also had some pillows and sheets, just not his favorite ones.”
She decided to post it on Facebook, the way one does to friends for a laugh and connection. She neglected to make it “private,” and soon comments and shares proliferated, including admonishments from strangers who thought she was a bad parent.Now she had to deal with a bigger teenager: the internet and its commentariat. But Johnson remained level-headed and wrote another Facebook post, clarifying.
“It’s out there; and I am not ashamed of what I wrote… I am not going to put my 13-year-old on the street if he can’t pay his half of the rent. I am not wanting him to pay anything. I want him to take pride in his home, his space, and appreciate the gifts and blessings we have.” She explains that he is more grateful because of it, and also that he has slowly earned back things and dealt with sacrificing others. Then she lists her very organized and succinct rules of the house:
1 – Do your best in school! I don’t expect a perfect 100%, but I do expect that you do your best and ask for help when you don’t understand something.
2 – Homework and jobs need to be done before you can have screen time.
3 – Jobs are emptying the trash, unloading the dishwasher, throwing away trash you make in the kitchen, rinsing dirty dishes, making your bed daily, pick up bedroom nightly, and cleaning your bathroom once a week.
4 – You must complete two chores a day. Each day of the week with the exception of Sunday has a room that we work on cleaning. He has to pick two chores for that room. For example, if it is the living room he can choose two of the following options: dust, vacuum, polish furniture, clean windows, mop the floor.
5 – Be respectful and kind with your words — no back talking, no cussing at me.
6 – Keep good hygiene.
7 – Make eye contact when being spoken to, and be an active listener.
8 – Use proper manners.
“You know what.. this hasn’t hurt our relationship. He and I still talk as openly as ever. He has apologized multiple times… And… he is trying harder.” Her son is earning things back little by little, and appreciating it more than he did before.
“This came down to a 13-year-old telling his mother she had no right to enforce certain rules, and had no place to ‘control’ him. I made the point to show what life would look like if I was not his ‘parent,’ but rather a ‘roommate.’ It was a lesson about gratitude and respect from the very beginning. Sometimes, you have to lose it all to realize how well you really had it.”
Adult twins interacting with babies is pretty hilarious.
I know firsthand because I am a dad and a twin.
On my list of regrets as a dad, I’ll place “not rolling video when our babies interacted with me and my identical twin” near the top of the list.
Thankfully, a dad shot some footage of his young son meeting his twin, and our lives are better because of it.
Stephen Ratpojanakul (he’s in the sweater … I think) is a dad to a baby boy named Reed. Stephen also has a twin brother named Michael.
When baby Reed got confused figuring out who was who, I almost expected this dude to make a cameo appearance:
First, they both wore glasses.
Stephen Ratpojanakul (he’s in the sweater … I think) is a dad to a baby boy named Reed. Stephen also has a twin brother named Michael.
When baby Reed got confused figuring out who was who, I almost expected this dude to make a cameo appearance:
First, they both wore glasses.
And finally, they both took their glasses off. Baby Reed returned to the previous station.
True story: Parenting will crush you if you don’t bring your sense of humor along.
Parents know how mentally and physically exhausting the job can be. It’s also a job where many of us spend an inordinate amount of time second-guessing ourselves for the decisions we make.
The immense power of laughter is a great way to relax, boost our immune systems, and relieve stress. Sometimes, we laugh to keep from crying. And other times, we just laugh because our kids are absolutely hilarious.
Judging by the laughter and giggles, it’s easy to tell that the twins truly love this little boy — and it’s heartwarming to see all three of them enjoying some good times together.
All it takes is a smile for parents to know “you’ve got this.”
The video is going viral — and don’t be surprised if this becomes a twin trend.
With almost 34 twins per 1,000 live births in the U.S. today, there are more genetic lookalikes in the U.S. than ever before. Be warned, tiny babies — somewhere there are some adult twins plotting to have some innocent fun at your expense.
Without further ado, here’s the video.
This article was written by Doyin Richards andoriginally appeared on 02.10.16.
Embarrassing stains on your T-shirt, sniffing someone’s bum to check if they have pooped, the first time having sex post-giving birth — as a new mom, your life turns upside-down.
Illustrator Ingebritt ter Veld and Corinne de Vries, who works for Hippe-Birth Cards, a webshop for birth announcements, had babies shortly after one another.
In the series “#ThingsOnlyMomsKnow” Ingebritt and Corinne depict the reality of motherhood — with all the painful, funny, and loving moments not always talked about.
1. Pee-regnant.
2. How (not) to sleep.
3. Cry baby.
4. The new things that scare you…
5. …and the new things that give you the creeps.
6. Being a new mom can get a little … disgusting.
7. And every mom has experienced these postpartum horror stories.
8. There are many, many memorable firsts.
9. Getting to know your post-baby body is an adventure.
10. Pumping ain’t for wimps.
11. You become very comfortable with spit-up. Very comfortable.
12. Your body, mind, and most importantly, heart, will expand in ways you didn’t know possible.
This story first appeared on Hippe Birth Cards and is reprinted here with permission.
The Detroit Pistons‘ 2023-2024 NBA campaign has admittedly not been going well so far. The Motor City basketball club currently has a 9-52 record — good for one of the worst in the NBA’s 78-year history.
They do have one bright spot to look forward to, however. On March 13 — aka 313 Day, a nod to the city’s phone area code — the team will unveil a new merch collection honoring one of Detroit’s favorite sons, the late, great J Dilla. Curated by Dilla’s fellow Motown hip-hop powerhouse Royce Da 5’9, the collection will be available exclusively through the team store at Little Caesars Arena and on Pistons313Shop.com.
The collection will consist of six pieces (with an additional four online), featuring the Pistons’ logo, remixed as a donut in a nod to Dilla’s game-changing 2006 instrumental album Donuts and bearing J Dilla in place of the Pistons’ name. There will also be pieces featuring a patch reading “Welcome To Detroit,” the title of Dilla’s debut solo album, with the donut shop from the Donuts alternative cover.
The whole concept is very cool and very well executed. Y’all know your boy is a Clippers fan and I’m still probably going to log in the day of release to secure that hat (also, please take notes, Mr. Ballmer. Nipsey Day could easily be a thing at Intuit Dome).
In the press release, Royce said of the collab, “When designing the capsule for the J. Dilla Pistons partnership, our aim was to honor Dilla’s essence. Our interpretation of the iconic “Donuts” album cover was pivotal to the collection, as the album holds significant historical importance within hip-hop circles.”
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