The Golden State Warriors will not participate in the playoffs this year. Despite going 46-36 during the regular season, Golden State needed to survive the Play-In Tournament as the 10-seed in order to earn a postseason berth, and on Tuesday night, they were unable to get past the Sacramento Kings. As such, they’re heading into an offseason that could end up shaking the foundation upon which their dynasty has been built.
While Steph Curry and Draymond Green are both under contract for the foreseeable future, Klay Thompson is slated to hit unrestricted free agency this summer, as the two sides have not been able to work out an extension. It’s led to questions about whether he could actually leave, and unfortunately for Thompson, his final opportunity to play this year went as bad as it possibly could — he had zero points in 32 minutes against the Kings and went 0-for-10 from the field.
After the game, Curry was asked to comment on what the future could hold for Thompson, and made clear that he can’t see a future where the team’s longtime trio don’t play with one another.
Steph doesn’t envision a future where he’s not playing alongside Klay and Dray pic.twitter.com/y2oociTPv3
“I could never see myself not with those two guys,” Curry said. “I understand this league changes and there’s so many things that go into it and we’re not gonna play forever, but we’ve experienced so much together, and at the end of the day, again, I know they want to win, I know I want to win, and that’s all I’m worried about.”
The good news for the 34-year-old wing is that he was still a productive player this year. While Thompson had his ups and downs during the 2023-24 campaign, he still averaged 17.9 points in 29.7 minutes per game while shooting 38.7 percent from three.
Rick Ross recently added to the Drake drama after he claimed the Toronto rapper had a nose job on his Instagram story. Ross posted a side-by-side photo of Drake, complete with the caption: “The bridge of your nose somehow got smaller BBL Drizzy @champagnepapi.” He would also go on to include it as a diss on his “Champagne Moments” song.
Did Drake Actually Get A Nose Job Like Rick Ross Claims?
Drake then responded by sharing a text conversation he had with his mom about the rumors. “I would have got us a 2-for-1 deal if I went ma,” he answered her when she asked if he actually had one done.
Since then, the two keep going back and forth about whether Drake had the procedure. Most recently, the Daily Mail featured some real-life plastic surgeons to get their outside opinions on whether they thought Drake had work done.
Dr. Elie Levine, a surgeon from NYC, shared, “It’s not like he has gone from looking like one person to a totally different person, but there is definitely more definition in the later photos. Light can always affect these things and can make a difference. But, if you really scrutinize it — there is a high likelihood that he did some nasal contouring.”
“There is a high likelihood he had a rhinoplasty because his tip looks smaller and his nasal bridge is narrower,” another surgeon, Dr. Raja Mohan from Texas, told the outlet.
However, this isn’t fully concrete evidence — and the debate about Drake’s nose job will likely continue for a while.
Described as a back-door James Bond audition by way of Inglourious Basterds, the Ritchie film appears to be at his best when he’s letting his leads cut loose and banter with their comrades before, during, and after their Nazi-killing missions. While Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is still bested by Tarantino’s crackling World War II film, it’s not for lack of trying.
While hardly shy on attitude, Ministry finds the stylistically aggressive director in a tamer, slightly more traditional mode, featuring relatively conservative repartee (including loads of clunky exposition) and fairly straightforward set-pieces. As a whole, the movie hews to the standard men-on-a-mission formula, joining classics such as The Guns of Navarone and The Dirty Dozen in assembling a pack of highly skilled — if slightly disreputable — pros to attempt the impossible.
Make no mistake. Cavill is a blast here. Freed from the demanded stiffness of heroes like the DCEU’s Superman and The Witcher‘s Geralt, he clearly relishes the devil-may-care attitude of the ungentlemanly spy, exuding a mischievous allure. Ritchson, who’ve played his fair share of steely toughs in Fast X and Reacher, likewise lets loose, boasting an effervescence that’s unexpected considering his mountainous frame. Indeed, he’s even burlier than the former superhero star. The sheer beefiness of the pair make the well-fit Golding and Tiffin seem like Victorian wastrels by comparison. All together, they have a kinetic energy that’s intoxicating, and fuels scenes of strategizing, spying, and onslaught alike.
Aside from the fact that some of its characters are historical figures, and that World War II is a thing that actually happened, Ritchie’s film plays so fast and loose with the facts that it makes Inglourious Basterds feel like a Ken Burns documentary by comparison. It may not outdo Tarantino’s masterpiece in any other department, but that certainly isn’t for lack of trying. From the opening notes of Christopher Benstead’s jangly, Jacques Loussier-inspired score, it’s clear that Ritchie is gunning for that same kind of grindhouse-adjacent pastiche, and The Ministry is at its best when it embraces the cigar-chomping ultra-violence that “Basterds” elevated into high art.
This is miles above junk like The Expendables, which Lionsgate beat to death. For true inspiration, if you are a fan of this kind of 1960s-style WWII movie it is impossible not to think of Robert Aldrich’s seminal 1967 The Dirty Dozen, in which Lee Marvin led a similar unkempt team. There aren’t a dozen this time by my count, and this flick is a lot talkier, but the spirit is there no doubt.
Unlike Alex Garland’s Civil War, The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is commendably upfront about its politics. That is, it’s extremely anti-Nazi. No prevarication here. Germans exist in this film pretty much only to be shot (with bullets and arrows) or stabbed (multiple times and in the most sensitive-to-stabbing corporeal locations) to death. Sometimes before they die, they deliver smug Nazi speeches, which gives their subsequent horrible painful deaths an added thrill.
It’s a larger than life World War II thriller in the Guy Ritchie house style, and he strikes a fine, fun balance between the threat that the Nazis posed and the thrill of watching hunky heroes slaughter them at great length, then chuckle and smoke cigarettes and call each other “old boy” about 50 million times. Cavill, rocking a beautifully curly mustache, is clearly enjoying himself. “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson seems born to murder bad guys (on camera). The whole cast is having a wonderful time. It’s a hangout movie about taking down white supremacists, en masse and with violent glee. It’s hard not to get swept up in this film’s simple pleasures.
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare storms into theaters on April 19.
Cudi’s performance is scheduled for Sunday, April 21, at the Sahara Stage from 5:10 to 5:50 p.m. PT. So, we know the “who” and the “when,” but the “what” still remains, the “what” being what songs he’s going to perform when he takes the stage.
What Songs Can You Expect Kid Cudi To Perform At Coachella 2024?
Cudi has his Insano World Tour coming up, but that doesn’t start until June, so we don’t know what the setlist looks like yet. A recent festival setlist is probably a good precedent to indicate what Cudi’s Coachella setlist could look like. So, here’s the setlist from his appearance at ComplexCon last November (via setlist.fm):
1. “Ill What I Bleed”
2. “Porsche Topless”
3. “Keep Bouncin’”
4. “Tequila Shots”
5. “She Knows This”
6. “Wow”
7. “Soundtrack 2 My Life”
8. “Solo Dolo (Nightmare)”
9. “Sky Might Fall”
10. “Heart Of A Lion”
11. “Most Ain’t Dennis”
12. “At The Party”
13. “Ghost!”
14. “Memories “(David Guetta cover)
15. “Pursuit Of Happiness (Nightmare)” (Steve Aoki remix)”
16. “Superboy”
However, Cudi has released two albums, Insano and Insano (Nitro Mega), since then, so expect songs from those projects to be incorporated, too.
Lana Del Rey‘s set at Coachella 2024 has garnered much buzz. During her set, she performed all the fan favorites, including a duet of her breakthrough hit, “Video Games,” with Billie Eilish.
But her set came together by the grace of the universe, especially as one key member of her crew evidently quit on her ahead of the show.
In an Instagram post, Del Rey thanked “Emily for stepping up as tour manager when Pete quit for no reason after 15 years because he was butt hurt that I got 10 comped bikes for free from Wally and randomly decided he was more of a stage designer than a tour manager… Never got a phone call probably never will. Still grateful for the 15 years though. No worries – 37 days was more than enough time to put together an entire headlining set all by ourselves. Not stressful at all.”
Elsewhere in the post, Del Rey thanked Ben and Ed, her longtime managers. But she made one simple request. “please send me an email If you decide to quit this year- 15 years is a long time for us too.”
Time unveiled its 2024 list of the 100 Most Influential People, spanning actors, athletes, directors, political figures, and others dominating the public conversation. As expected, many musicians made the list this year. Dua Lipa received a cover honor with a bio crafted by Patti Smith.
“She moves with a lightness in a heavy world — bold, playful, and self-aware,” Smith wrote about the “Houdini” singer. “She is thoughtfully outspoken for the oppressed and displaced. She founded an influential editorial platform, Service95, to cover cultural topics and address humanitarian concerns. She believes in family, is grateful to her parents, and supportive of her siblings.”
21 Savage received his honor from Burna Boy, who said: “I trust my gut when it comes to my music and collaborations, and I find myself naturally drawn to artists like 21 Savage — those who remain grounded in their convictions and consistently defy the constraints imposed upon them. Like 21, I know what it’s like to rise above challenging beginnings, and it makes his success all that much more remarkable.”
Kylie Minogue also made the list this year, likely after the success of her single “Padam Padam.” “Kylie creates a space where everyone is safe to be themselves,” Coldplay’s Chris Martin shared about her. “When I look at her I feel hope. She’s proof there are humans who don’t judge.”
Other prominent musicians who made the Time 100 list this year include Jack Antonoff, Fantasia Barrino, Leslie Odom Jr., and James McBride.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Zion Williamson was immense in the New Orleans Pelicans’ Play-In Tournament loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. While the Lakers were able to pick up a 110-106 win in New Orleans, Williamson had one of the best games of his career, as the former No. 1 overall pick went for 40 points on 17-for-27 shooting with 11 rebounds, five assists, a block, and a steal in 36 minutes of work before exiting the final moments of the game with an injury.
It’s a far cry from the last time Williamson played a high-profile game against the Lakers, as the Pelicans were run out of the gym by L.A. in the In-Season Tournament semifinals and Williamson’s performance, in particular, came under a ton of scrutiny. Both Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal tore into him for his performance on that night back in December, but on Tuesday, the pair made it a point to give Williamson his flowers.
“This is my first time I said ‘Yo, this man might be a star. He might be a superstar.'”
“I think tonight, this is my first time I said, ‘Yo, man, this dude might be a star, this dude might be a superstar,’” Barkley said on Inside the NBA. “Because he was dominant, he was explosive, it was fun to watch. He got zero help from the guys who’s supposed to have been giving him help. But you know, Shaq challenged you before the game, saying, ‘Yo man, it’s about time you do your thing.’”
Ernie Johnson pointed out that Shaq wanted to see Williamson score 40 points, which he hit on the nose. As such, Shaq made it a point to say he was “very impressed” by the effort.
Next up for Williamson is getting imaging on the leg injury that sent him to the locker room in the fourth quarter. If he gets the all clear, he’ll suit up for the Pelicans in their game against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night to determine the 8-seed in the Western Conference.
Actors love talking about their process and craft and blah blah blah. But it’s not such a tough job: somedays you just show up on set and get to kiss Christina Hendricks.
During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Hacks star Hannah Einbinder was asked about her reaction to a “make-out scene” with the Mad Men actress in the show’s upcoming season. “God is real,” she replied. Einbinder’s co-star, chainsaw-wielding icon Jean Smart, burst into laughter at her answer. You can see that moment here:
In season three, Hacks (which is very good) catches up with Deborah Vance (Smart) and Ava Daniels (Einbinder) a year after they departed in the season two finale. “Deborah is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles,” the official logline reads.
Returning cast members include Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, and Lorenza Izzo, while the list of guest stars includes J. Smith-Cameron, Helen Hunt, Christopher Lloyd, and Hendricks, who appears in one of the most “me and who” photos of all-time.
Hacks returns to Max on Thursday, May 2, with two new episodes. The nine-episode season will continue with two episodes each week, until the season finale on May 30. You can (and should!) watch seasons one and two now.
In recent days, a new meme has started to surface, and it turns out that Lil Yachty is at the root of it.
As Know Your Meme notes, Yachty performed at the Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash concert in 2021, and a clip of his energetic walk out to the stage has racked up over 4.5 million views on YouTube since it was uploaded on June 2022. Here’s that video:
The unmodified video started to be used as a reaction meme here and there, but it has found new life this April, after a post from X (formerly Twitter) account @AIWarper generated some attention. The tweet includes the video, but modified, using a tool called Viggle AI, to replace Yachty with Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of the Joker.
A version featuring New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau has gone viral in the sports world, so much so that Thibodeau was asked about it in a recent press conference. He revealed that he was originally showed the clip by one of his players, Mitchell Robinson, and that he thought Robinson himself made the video.
Well, it happened again: Donald Trump appeared to fall asleep in court for the second day in a row. “Trump’s head slowly dropped, his eyes closed. It jerked back upward. He adjusts himself. Then, his head droops again. He straightens up, leaning back. His head [droops] for a third time, he shakes his shoulders. Eyes closed still. His head drops. Finally, he pops his eyes open,” Law360 court reporter Frank G. Runyeon wrote on X on Tuesday, a day after Trump got called “Dozo the Clown” for doing the same thing.
“Yesterday Trump fell asleep. During the proceedings. He took a little white power nap. But today he was sharp, focused and he fell asleep again,” he joked during Tuesday’s episode of The Late Show. “And in a totally unrelated story, there’s a national Adderall shortage. No relation.”
Colbert also commented on the less-than-flattering courtroom sketch of the former president. “Trump must have snoozed for a while because the court sketch artist had time to draw him. Well, I think we found the new mascot for Celestial Seasonings: Sleepy Crime Tea,” he said.
You can watch Colbert’s The Late Show monologue above.
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