Month: April 2024

For the second year, the Asian-focused media company 88rising will bring a medley showcase of its label’s talent to Coachella. After putting on a smaller version of its Head In The Clouds Festival at Coachella in 2022, the collective is once again headed to Indio for “88rising Futures.” This time, 88rising will present a new lineup consisting of J-pop crews Atarashii Gakko!, Number_i, and Yoasobi, Japanese rapper Awich, Korean-American rapper Tiger JK, Chinese singer Xin Liu, and Korean rapper Yoonmirae. Meanwhile, Atarashii Gakko! and Yoasobi will also have their own individual sets.

At 2022’s “Head in the Clouds Forever” performance, 88rising introduced the Coachella audience to the label’s mainstays Jackson Wang, Rich Brian, and NIKI, while also putting on K-pop pioneers 2NE1, J-pop icon Hikaru Utada, and South Korean rap sensation CL. After that, the bar has certainly been raised, but given the collective’s consistent improvement of the Head In The Clouds Festival, there’s little doubt this year’s set will be just as impressive — if not more so.

In a press release for the performance, the 88rising stars expressed their excitement for the one-of-a-kind opportunity. As Atarashii Gakko! put it, “We are so proud to be able to represent Japanese culture at the most prestigious festival in the U.S. We have prepared a special performance that transcends language barriers and is exclusive to Coachella. We will make sure to have the most fun as a representative of Japan’s youth scene!”

David Lynch has been making his weird little movies for decades now, but not everyone is on board with his ambitious projects. In a rare interview with Deadline (Lynch prefers to address the world via his all-caps YouTube videos), Lynch confirmed that he has been working on a new project for over two decades, and it might finally be coming to life.

Lynch penned an animated feature called Snootworld with Tim Burton collaborator Caroline Thompson, though he revealed that Netflix “rejected” his ambitious pitch. It wasn’t revealed why, but Netflix was probably trying to make some room for its new Suits empire.

“I don’t know when I started thinking about Snoots but I’d do these drawings of Snoots and then a story started to emerge,” Lynch told Deadline. “I got together with Caroline and we worked on a script. Just recently I thought someone might be interested in getting behind this so I presented it to Netflix in the last few months but they rejected it,” he confirmed. Perhaps he should try Shudder, where the real fun is.

Snootworld is “an old-fashioned story” which is why Lynch believes Netflix didn’t pick it up. “Animation today is more about surface jokes. Old-fashioned fairytales are considered groaners: apparently, people don’t want to see them. It’s a different world now and it’s easier to say no than to say yes,” he explained. This is why we have so many Paw Patrol movies and yet there’s only one Marcel The Shell.

What’s not to love about Snootworld? Thompson described the storyline to us as “wackadoo” which is a common theme in Lynch’s filmography. “It takes my breath away how wacky it is. The Snoots are these tiny creatures who have a ritual transition at aged eight at which time they get tinier and they’re sent away for a year so they are protected. The world goes into chaos when the Snoot hero of the story disappears into the carpet and his family can’t find him and he enters a crazy, magnificent world,” she added.

For now, Lynch is confident that the Snoot story will end. up somewhere. “I like this story. It’s something that children and adults can both appreciate…I’ve never really done a straight animation but with computers today it’s possible to do some spectacular things.”

Finally, Lynch was asked if he had any other projects on deck, to which he responded, “I can’t talk about those things right now.” There is still hope he will make a cameo in Dune: Part Three! Just imagine the intense bond between David, the real-life Willy Wonka of movies, and Timothee, a fake Willy Wonka. The world would stop.

(Via Deadline)

Music festival season. It’s right up there with the awards season and holiday season for times of the year that Uproxx is excited about. We just launched our music festival preview hub to get you excited about all the events coming to both towns near you and potential travel destinations. But with Coachella this week signifying the proper beginning of the music festival calendar, we’ve created a handy guide with some packing essentials.

Now, we didn’t include the most obvious items like sunscreen and an iPhone charger, but please, be sure to bring all that stuff as well. No, these might be things you think of a little less, that can take an already great experience to the next level. So check out the items on our festival packing guide below, and we’ll see you out there.

Nike Flyfree Sunglasses

Whether you are going to be at the festival right as the gates open or arriving at sunset as the weather cools, there’s one thing for certain: you’ll need good eyewear. Nike recently launched a line of performance-focused sunglasses, with a range of styles for everyone’s particular needs. We like the Flyfree, pictured above, which are designed for athletes and can withstand the extreme needs that festival goers experience. With dust in the air and the sun beating down, the Nike glasses offer cutting-edge lenses that enhance contrast, reduce glare, and provide pristine vision for any festival condition. Plus, they look great.

Price: $239

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ORCA Wanderer 24

While you probably can’t bring your own food and beverages into a music festival, you’ll def need to plan ahead whether you are staying at a hotel or hitting the campgrounds. The ORCA Wanderer 24 is a great companion, with the size and space to hold wine bottles and up to a 24-pack of beer (or soda?). With five colors to choose from, we particularly like the Starboard, which can stand out from the crowd. Also, the leak-proof zipperless design and waterproof lining are ideal for travel, ensuring that your ice doesn’t leak all over your car, tent, or hotel room.

Price: $250

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Zen Cannabis Products

We’re going to get back to some real practical, nuts-and-bolts festival gear. But first, this might be the most crucial item on the list. Particularly here in California where weed is now legal, it’s hard to imagine attending a music festival without a bit of a high. Zen Cannabis Products offers a range of gummies and chocolates, though keep in mind that the heat of Coachella could lead to some melting. Also, you probably aren’t supposed to bring cannabis products in, so best to consume AHEAD of arrival. The gummies here are tasty and effective, with a range of indicas, sativas, and hybrids to suit each person’s needs. Also, get some of the sleepy time gummies to end your festival night with peaceful rest. But please use responsibly, you don’t want to nap through Doja Cat.

Price: Varies

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GCI ComPack Rocker

Now, back to the festival experience. While you generally can’t bring a chair into most festivals, this GCI ComPack Rocker is perfect for camping at Coachella, or anywhere else you might be gathering around a music festival. Think about it: no one ever has extra chairs when camping. If you don’t have your own, you are either sitting on the ground or standing. This chair in particular folds up for the smallest footprint possible, and its Torsion Rocking Technology provides a relaxing sit in even the least relaxing of atmospheres.

Price: $110.00

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YSL Men’s Fragrances

Now, music festivals are often endurance challenges. But at Coachella and many other fests, you still want to look, and SMELL, your best. For us men, this is often overlooked, but YSL’s fleet of men’s fragrances are a great accessory to make sure that you are standing out from the crowd of smelly dudes. Look at their brand ambassadors, Austin Butler for MYSLF and Lenny Kravitz for Y and the just-launched Y Elixir. The latter offers a spicy-wood fragrance that is both delicate and masculine, while MYSLF is more of a floral take on the woody aesthetic. We also love that MYSLF comes in a refillable bottle, reducing waste and making the experience of smelling good all the more sustainable. If it’s good enough for Austin and Lenny, it’s def gonna help you be your best at the music festival.

Price: Varies

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Static V Lite Eco Sleeping Pad

Unless you have your own hotel room or a bed secured, many people will be roughing it a bit for festival accommodations. We recommend this inflatable sleeping pad for whatever situation you might find yourself in. Again, this is very compact so as not to take up too much of your packing footprint, but will make a world of difference in overall comfort. We particularly like the built-in siderails, which allow the sleeper to remain secure on the pad all night (or day, depending on WHEN you sleep).

.Price: $89.99

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Horizon Travel Blanket

Listen: Coachella is hot. Many other music festivals are hot. If you are camping, your tent will likely get hot. That doesn’t mean that you don’t need a blanket. Evenings can generally get chilly in the desert and you want to be prepared for anything. Even if you are securing a patch of ground at a friend’s Airbnb, you’ll still want warmth if they’re blasting the AC. The Horizon Travel Blanket is durable, water resistant, is able to be staked to the ground for picnicking, and packs down small. It’s ideal for almost any situation.

.Price: $64.99

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Vibes High-Fidelity Earplugs

Seeing a live performance is perhaps the best way to hear music, but it’s also one of the loudest and potentially most harmful ways. Hearing protection is important, and Vibes’ hi-fidelity earplugs lower sound without sacrificing quality, making them a must-use for the next show you attend.

Price: $28.95

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Soundboks 4

Any campsite or home rental is going to need music. So, why not do it right? This calls for Soundboks, a huge, portable, battery-powered speaker that lets you crank it up to 126 decibels. The specs are impressive: It can go for up to 40 hours on a single charge (6 hours at full volume), it has an effective frequency range of 40 Hz to 20 kHz, and it’s splashproof.

Price: $999

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Some of the products listed here were sent to Uproxx as samples.

Anitta unveiled her new Baile Funk Experience Tour today, as she plans to tour across North America (for the very first time), South America, and Europe starting in May.

The shows will then continue through the summer — in support of her next album, Funk Generation, that drops on April 26.

For those in the US, pre-sale tickets through Citi and Verizon will open tomorrow, April 9 at 10 a.m. local time. General tickets will then go on sale starting Friday, April 12 — the same day as they do for Anitta’s European leg.

Finally, for Anitta’s South American shows, tickets for the general sale will open on Thursday, April 11 at 10 a.m. local time. Throughout the tour, fans can purchase standard tickets or VIP ones, which include a meet-and-greet and more. More information can be found on her website.

Continue scrolling to view a complete list of dates.

Anitta’s Baile Funk Experience Tour 2024 Dates

05/18 — Mexico City, MX @ Salon LA
05/21 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
05/23 — Miami Beach, FL @ Filmore
05/26 — Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
05/28 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
05/29 — Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
06/01 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
06/02 — New York, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
06/07 — Bogota, Columbia @ Lourdes Music Hall
06/09 — Lima, Peru @ CCB
06/14 — Santiago, Chile @ Basel
06/16 — Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Vorterix
06/25 — Berlin, Germany @ Metropol
06/26 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
06/28 — London, United Kingdom @ O2 Kentish Town Forum
06/29 — Paris, France @ Elysee Montmartre
07/01 — Ibiza, Spain @ Pacha
07/03 — Madrid, Spain @ Sala La Riviera
07/04 — Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz
07/07 — Milan, Italy @ Fabrique
07/08 — Ibiza, Spain @ Pacha

On Sunday morning, Netflix users went wild over a seemingly new product feature that could potentially save them from some awkward moments. According to a supposed screencap from inside the app, the streamer now offered a “Skip the Foreplay” option that would move past racy content in shows like Bridgerton and The Witcher in case you wanted to watch the programs with your parents and/or kids.

“Skip the foreplay, literally,” the screenshot read. “Make family movie night less awkward by deleting naughty scenes from this show.”

The image was tweeted by Soren Iverson, who wrote, “Netflix ‘skip the foreplay’ feature removes naughty scenes to make family movie night less awkward.”

While the feature garnered a surprising amount of positive reactions, the self-proclaimed “prudes” among us might not want to get too excited. After the tweet went unexpectedly viral and racked up over 21 million views as of this writing, Iverson posted an update to let everyone know the whole thing was just a joke.

“Well this blew up,” Iverson tweeted. “I make unhinged stuff like this daily so if you lol’d at this (or breathed through the nose a lil at least), then pls DEMOLISH that follow button.”

Iverson wasn’t kidding (about the reactions at least). The initial “Skip the Foreplay” tweet racked up a ton of responses from both people who were fully on board with the option and those who prefer their favorite shows and movies to remain uncensored.

You can see some of the reactions below:

(Via Soren Iverson on Twitter)

It looks like everybody in hip-hop is catching the rap beef bug. After Kendrick Lamar threw a lyrical chair in the direction of Drake and J. Cole on Future and Metro Boomin’s new album a few weeks ago, all hell has broken loose. The chaos now encompasses GloRilla and JT, J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar, and now, even Meek Mill is letting his Twitter fingers fly again (I guess he forgot what happened the last time he got too reckless online).

This time, the target for Meek’s ire is another frequent collaborator: former Maybach Music Group compatriot Wale, who apparently was seen in a photo with another rapper with whom Meek has an unfriendly relationship. Ant Glizzy, a rapper from Washington, DC — like Wale — had previously done an interview with Akademiks in which he suggested that Wale and Meek had so much friction that Wale apparently “hated” Meek.

After Wale wrote, “When u get in other people unserious drama in this industry 90pct of the time they be back friends… eventually ..and then u look silly,” Meek unleashed a torrent of criticism for his former labelmate, despite previously shutting down rumors of beef between the two.

Sharing a link to Akademiks’ TikTok (apparently ignoring he has had it in for the Instagram influencer for some time, as well), Meek snapped back, “I ignored this because if this was true you would be in danger … but now I see you around guys that’s on full meek campaigns.” In a follow-up, he also insinuated that he even risked his freedom while on probation to jump into a fight and save Wale, who was getting “beat up” at his own birthday party.

“When I met wale he got beat up at his bday party in dc got his teeth knocked out,” he wrote. “I jumped in because a celebrity like him invited me I was violating probation in dc risked my life… to find out he never liked me will make you angry! That’s just me tho… I tried to be cool with this lame for Ross business I woulda been treated him.”

Maybe Meek’s still drunk from partying at Wrestlemania… But at some point, you’d think he would learn to handle his problems out of the public eye.

Last December, Jonathan Majors was convicted of assault and harassment against ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. This verdict followed extensive lead-up that included messy defense tactics from Majors’ attorney, who was called out by the judge, who in turn did not appear to be thrilled with the defense’s attempts to sway public opinion by releasing text messages and the like.

In the end, however, a New York jury found Majors guilty on two of three counts against him, and since that time, his team attempted to postpone sentencing but decided to give up that fight. Variety now reports that Majors, likely because this case produced a first-time conviction, has avoided jail time. He will instead serve a year of probation and be required to attend a year-long domestic violence intervention program, as Hollywood Reporter reports. Deadline further detailed more about the program for “in person batterers” along with more conditions of this probation:

In sentencing Monday, Judge Gaffey also issued a permanent order of protection against any contact whatsoever with Jabbari and continued therapy for Majors. The actor cannot apply for or own a gun, the judge also said. Any violation of the sentencing terms could result in Majors being put behind bars for up to 364 days, Gaffey made clear today. If Majors does not complete the West Coast intervention program, he could also face six months in jail.

Majors did not make a statement ahead of sentencing. Jabbari, however, told the judge, “He is not sorry and has not accepted responsibility. He will do this again. He will hurt another women. This is a man who believes he’s above the law.”

Following Majors’ conviction, Disney/Marvel Studios cut ties with him on the role of Kang the Conqueror, which had appeared to be set for a long-term MCU run. Additionally, Disney made the decision to shelve Magazine Dreams, which stars Majors as a troubled body builder who is prone to violence and rage. As noted above, he could eventually face jail if he violates his probation in any way, including any failure to complete his intervention program.

(Via Variety, Hollywood Reporter & Deadline)

Days after Billie Eilish had teased fans with cryptic billboards around the globe and by adding millions to her Instagram close friends story, she has now revealed what she has in store.

In a new post, Eilish announced that her third studio album is titled Hit Me Hard And Soft. The cover of it finds her underwater, leaning into the blue palette she’s going for on this cycle.

She also said she won’t be putting out any singles, allowing fans to hear the new album in full when it drops. Thankfully, it won’t be too long of a wait, with it being released next month on May 17. “Finneas and I truly could not be more proud of this album and we absolutely can’t wait for you to hear it,” Eilish captioned. “Love you love you love you.”

Not much else about the album is known at the moment, as the tracklist has yet to be revealed. According to a release, it was co-written again by Eilish and her brother, Finneas, and is described as a “diverse yet cohesive collection of songs.”

Check out Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard And Soft album announcement below.

Hit Me Hard And Soft is out 5/17 via Darkroom/Interscope Records. Find more information here.

Shogun is the latest TV show to fill the Game of Thrones-shaped void in your life, at least until House of the Dragon returns to screens. Shōgun follows an ambitious English navigator who finds himself shipwrecked in feudal Japan, where he finds himself at the center of complex familial and political drama. And… other stuff.

The first seven episodes are now available on Hulu (or Disney+ depending on your location) so you can catch up before the rest of the season.

When Does Shōgun’ Episode 8 Come Out?

Shogun episode 8, titled “The Abyss Of Life,” will premiere at 3 a.m. ET on April 9 on Hulu in the U.S. before airing on FX at 10 p.m. ET later that day. Here is the official synopsis for the episode: “Toranaga’s defeated clan moves to Edo and awaits their fate. Blackthorne must decide who he fights for — the lord who has turned his back on him, or the ambition that brought him to Japan in the first place.”

There are only three episodes left in the series, which has become one of FX’s biggest hits. The show has been dubbed a “limited series,” many fans are hoping for another season, though showrunners Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo told the Hollywood Reporter that they feel the story is done. “We took the story to the end of the book and put a period at the end of that sentence. We love how the book ends; it was one of the reasons why we both knew we wanted to do it — and we ended in exactly that place.”

You can watch the official episode preview below:

The four years that Donald Trump was president were filled with a lot of bad stuff, to put it lightly. But there was some funny and inexplicably weird moments, too, like the time he placed a candy bar on the head of a child dressed as a Minion. Or when he lobbed packages of paper towels into a crowd of Hurricane Maria survivors. And who could forget the time he served a buffet of McDonald’s and other fast food items to the Clemson Tigers football team after they won the National Championship Game (OK, that one kind of ruled)? But the single funniest moment of his presidency might have been the time he stared straight at the sun during a solar eclipse without wearing glasses.

On August 21, 2017, Trump and his wife Melania stood on the Truman Balcony at the White House to watch the solar eclipse. As CNN reported at the time:

This, from the White House pool report of the moment filed by the Guardian’s Ben Jacobs is, um, amazing: “At approximately 2:39, the President initially gesticulated to the crowd below and pointed at the sky. As he did so, one of the White House aides standing beneath the Blue Room Balcony shouted ‘don’t look.’”

The damage was done (to Trump’s eyes), but hopefully he won’t make the same mistake again today, during the first solar eclipse since 2017. Instead, he’ll post an extremely weird video where the outline of his head blocks out the sun. Everyone else is enjoying that Crazy Moment in Trump History.

Wear your glasses, folks.