In a post shared yesterday (July 15), Kelly posted a video of himself, seemingly in a dental office, opening his mouth and showing off his new look. Dr. Dani B, the cosmetic dentist who did the work on MGK’s teeth, also shared the video on his own Instagram page and wrote, “I’m not sure how it happened, but @machinegunkelly finally convinced me to give him the vampire fangs he has wanted.”
Speaking of vampire-related things, Kelly and Megan Fox previously stirred up some criticism over drinking each other’s blood. Fox spoke about it earlier this year, explaining, “Everything is a matter of what you’re accustomed to or what is currently socially acceptable or normal. […] I understand people think like, ‘Hey, that’s weird.’ But guess what I think is weird? I think it’s weird that girls are out here letting guys c*m in their mouth and they don’t know these guys. F*ck you. You’re so offended that I got a drop of Machine Gun Kelly’s blood in my mouth. What is so gross about what I did with my soulmate?”
When is Adele’s next album coming? Not soon, from the looks of it.
In an interview with German outlet ZDF (as NME notes), Adele said, “I don’t have any plans for new music, at all. I want a big break after this and I think I want to do other creative things, just for a little while.”
This isn’t especially surprising coming from Adele, given that she typically goes a long time between releasing new albums: 2021’s 30 arrived six years after its predecessor, 2015’s 25, and 25 came after a near-5-year break following the release of 2011’s 21.
In an interview from late 2023, Adele was asked if she has “had time to record new music.” She responded, “I get nervous about wearing my voice out [at the residency]. It’s a lot of singing. It’s two hours. It’s all live. It’s a lot. And I f*cking motormouth and chat me ass off as well. But yeah, I have nothing to say yet. I haven’t even thought about it.”
This comes not long after Charli XCX said something similar in a recent interview: “I would like to flex my creative muscles on other areas. I don’t envisage myself making music forever. Maybe I will in some capacity, but I just feel like there are other creative areas I really want to explore.”
This week’s roundup goes out to anyone who can relate to the all-consuming, head-spinning emotions specific to being involved in an addictively toxic romance. So, in other words, this week’s roundup is for every conscious human being on Earth. Griff wondered aloud whether she’ll cry forever. Dasha rolled her eyes at herself for backsliding. Someone find Jana Diab and hug her for bravely releasing “So Stupid.”
Check that out and more in Uproxx’s Best New Pop Music below.
J Balvin & SAIKO — “Gaga”
J Balvin confirmed he will release Rayo on August 9, so everyone else may as well punt August 9 because, as the Colombian icon posted on X (formerly Twitter), it’s Balvin time now. “Gaga” is full-on electronic, and the single receives an extra charge from reggaetón/trap artist SAIKO. Balvin said in a press release that he wishes for Rayo to “feels more like a house party,” and “Gaga” sounds like a house party in full swing.
Griff — “Tears For Fun”
Griff would like to speed up the healing process, and let’s all pray she cracks the code. On the slow-building, bursting “Tears For Fun,” the surging UK singer-songwriter tackles uncertainty head-on with lines like, “Will I always be collecting my tears for fun,” or, “The deepest cuts, well, they heal so slow / I hope they do, God, but what if they don’t?”
“Tears For Fun” is just one of 14 comforting, thought-provoking songs found on Vertigo, Griff’s newly released debut full-length album.
Dasha — “Didn’t I”
First of all, a round of applause for the Hunter Moreno-directed “Didn’t I” video depicting a gossipy women’s restroom with accuracy not achieved since Amanda Bynes’ “The Girls’ Room.” Lyrically, Dasha also hit the bullseye on everyone’s inner monologue when lingering chemistry with an ex causes amnesia around the extremely valid reasons they became an ex. “‘Didn’t I’ is so nostalgic,” Dasha said of her country-pop earworm, which is a direct sequel to “Austin,” her Billboard Hot 100 top-20 charter. “There’s something about my past that intrigues me, including the men.”
Maren Morris — “I Hope I Never Fall In Love”
Maren Morris has already shared “Cut!” from her forthcoming EP Intermission, and “I Hope I Never Fall In Love” is even more vulnerable. In it, Morris sits in “the afterglow of a sh*tshow,” as she put it in a statement, and captures the emotional whiplash unique to the period between heartbreak and feeling ready to open up to someone new. Morris’ pep talk to herself is universally applicable; unfortunately for the rest of us, our self-talk doesn’t sound this good.
Remi Wolf — “Slay B*tch”
Remi Wolf released her album Big Ideas on July 12. From here on out, it will never be a bad idea to play “Slay B*tch.” Wolf makes expert use of a Céline Dion name-check (“She’s like a dairy machine / She makes a meal out of me / Like a milkshake in her hand / She’s my Dion to Céline”). What’s more, she teased a snippet of the album’s effervescent, unapologetic closer to celebrate Pride Month, and it shall forever remain a Pride Month anthem.
Nelly Furtado & Bomba Estéreo — “Corazón”
Last week, Nelly Furtado announced 7, her first album in seven years, and shared that she’d worked on 400 to 500 songs over the past four years. Only 14 of them survived, and without having seen the full 7 tracklist, I feel confident in asserting that “Corazón” holds it own. Furtado sounds equal parts refreshed and refined, fully in control of her vocal delivery when effortlessly singing, “We, we lose control (We lose control) / That’s how we are (That’s how we are) / De corazón, no puedo parar.”
Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha, and Tove Lo — “My Oh My”
Somehow, the playful palette of “My Oh My” isn’t the song’s best quality, which says a lot because the soundscape is quintessential pop. Instead, “My Oh My” soars on the back of Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha, and Tove Lo’s banter. “When you asked, ‘What’s your name? What’s your sign?’ / I’m Kylie, it’s Gemini,” the Australian legend sings in the first pre-chorus, followed by Rexha’s (“When you asked, ‘What’s your name? Let me know’ / I’m Bebe, I’m a Virgo”) and Tove Lo’s (“Hey, hello, I am To-Tove Lo / I’m a Scorpio”) versions. Suddenly, my new life’s mission is to find a way to clever incorporate Leo into my next introduction to someone, and I’m not even into astrology.
Jana Diab — “So Stupid”
Whoever made Jana Diab think for one second that she’s stupid should be indicted because Jana Diab is unequivocally brilliant. Part of the 22-year-old Cairo-born singer-songwriter’s brilliance is that willingness to be raw about feeling stupid in a one-sided relationship because who hasn’t been there? The other part is her poignant lyricism, especially when paired with this mesmerizing, Couros-produced beat.
YDE — “Free Fall”
So, addictive infatuation is officially a theme for this week’s roundup. Here, YDE’s breathy vocals convey her desperate feelings toward someone who doesn’t deserve it. “I’m scared,” she sings before diving headfirst into the melodic, poetic hook: “Cuz I love you like a free fall / Hate you like a hurricane / Need you like air.”
Salute and Disclosure — “Lift Off!”
Who needs lyrics with beats this dynamic? In an interview with Billboard, Salute recommended Disclosure’s Settle as the “best bet” to convert someone into a dance music fan, and “Lift Off!” finds Salute “making music with heroes of mine.” This song embodies the euphoria Salute must be feeling on the back of their newly released True Magic album, which also features Rina Sawayama, LEILAH, Léa Sen, and more.
On July 6, Childish Gambino (AKA Donald Glover) put on a show at New York’s The Amph At Little Island. Per setlist.fm, Gambino’s set featured a bunch of unreleased songs, presumably from the upcoming Bando Stone And The New World soundtrack. One of them was a tune called “In The Night,” and now Gambino has shared the studio version of the song.
The track runs for about four minutes and features Jorja Smith and Amaarae. The tune gradually builds on itself, starting with a backing vocal melody and simple percussion as Gambino sings over it. Some synths and additional percussion work their way into the mix as the song continues to evolve into euphoria.
Smith and Amaarae presumably won’t be the only collaborators on the album, as Steve Lacy and Fousheé joined Gambino at the aforementioned concert.
Back in April, Glover revealed his upcoming plans. One of them is a soundtrack album for the Bando Stone movie, which he called the “final” Childish Gambino album. At the time, he also announced Atavista, an album that ended up getting released in May and is a reworked version of his 2020 album 3.15.20.
Listen to “In The Night” above.
Bando Stone And The New World is out 7/19 via RCA Records. Find more information here.
The list of items on Megan’s “hot girl summer tour” landing page includes shorts ($45), a hat ($32), and a two-piece cropped t-sirt and booty shorts set ($90). There’s also a tote bag ($25), crewneck ($75), and a bathing suit ($50). If you want to buy a Jujutsu Kaisen poster while you’re on Amazon, Megan would probably like that, too.
In an interview with an interview with Essence, Megan talked about her Prime Day picks. “You know, I had to have my Hot Girl Summer Tour merch for my Prime Day picks, so that was an easy decision. One of my favorite Prime Day picks was the Hot Dog Summer T-Shirt – one for all the Hotties who have dogs or have friends with dogs. It was just so cute!” she said.
The “Cobra” rapper also discussed her many personalities in the Amazon commercial. “My favorite had to be the Megan Thee Cosplayer alter-ego. But I also had a blast filming the Megan Thee Stylist part of the video with 4oe – he is a natural star, so I enjoyed watching him shine,” she said about her dog (need 4oe and Brisket to link up ASAP). “I loved all the personas because they each showed a different side of my interests and passions.”
With each episode of Hot Ones, a new knee-slapping viral moment is birthed. The last episode starring Sabrina Carpenter spawned several memes.
Based on the new promotional image of Childish Gambino’s forthcoming appearance, there are plenty more to come. The “Lithonia” musician can dish the heat (hello, 2024 BET Awards), but from the photo it is clear you might have a hard time handle spicy meals.
“This week on @HotOnes, we got @donaldglover vs. The Wings of Death. Tune in Thursday @ 11AM ET ,” read the caption.
Supporters of the series immediately began to call out Childish Gambino’s look of concern.
“Bro looking happy,” joked one user.
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“It’s the face and the frames,” penned another.
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“His expression is already killing me,” chimed another.
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Sandwiched between the flood of “Grownish Gambino” jokes in reference to influencer Jordan Howlett (aka “Jordan The Stallion), fans shared their excitement for the forthcoming episode.
“Every time I watch ‘Hot Ones’ I search his name. Just in case I missed it… [I] manifested this,” declared one fan.
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The latest Hot Ones episode featuring Donald Glover is scheduled to premiere on July 18 via First We Feast’s official YouTube channel. Find more information here.
The Bando Stone And The New World soundtrack is out on 7/19 via RCA. Find more information here.
Las Vegas’ entertainment calendar is booked out well into the new year. Over at the city’s hottest new venue, Sphere, promoters have already ironed out its first act of 2025.
Today (July 15), the venue, along with Live Nation, announced that The Eagles residency has been extended into January due to “overwhelming demand.” The “Hotel California” musicians aren’t slated to get things going until September, but now fans can catch them into next year.
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Pre-registration for The Eagles’ Las Vegas residency at Sphere is open now over on the Eagles’ official website. But, presale won’t launch until Tuesday, July 23 at 10 a.m. Pacific. On Friday, July 26 at 10 a.m. Pacific, the general sale will begin. Find more information here. Continue below for the complete residency schedule, initial announcement video, and more.
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Becoming a parent for the first time means learning all kinds of fun facts you otherwise might have never thought of. For instance, did you know that a baby won’t produce tears till its first 3-4 weeks? Or that their stomachs are only the size of a wee walnut? Incredible, right? It’s enough to put any new parent in awe.
Thanks to TikTok, we see one dad’s shock and amazement at learning that babies don’t have kneecaps—at least not in the same way that adults do. Apparently, this was new information to a lot of folks.
In a video shared by Dylan and Shelby Reese, the couple behind the TikTok account @shelbanddyl, we see a bewildered Dylan holding their son (or as Dylan says, their “no kneecap havin’’” son) presumably after Shelby has just delivered this lesser know anatomy fact.
Through laughter, Shelby tries to explain that the kneecaps will develop later, to which Dylan replies, “What kind of design flaw is this?! So you’re telling me this little nugget is kneecap-less until they’re like 2-6 years old? That’s wild!”
Dylan wasn’t the only one surprised by this. Several viewers were also unaware.
“I was today years old learning that kids have no kneecaps. I am 31,” one person wrote.
“I have 4 kids, Shelby. 4 kids and never ever knew they didn’t have kneecaps. What in the world,” another added.
Another brought in this very astute question: “is this why we can crawl as children but then it hurts when we grow up?” Seriously—the world needs to know this.
To save you Google fact checking deep dive, babies technically do have kneecaps.
But according to Healthline, those kneecaps are made of softer, more flexible cartilage that will eventually become the bony kneecap, or patella, that adults have. Much in the same way that the nose, ears and other joints evolve. This process begins between the ages of 2 and 6, and ends around the age of 10 to 12.
Having soft knee caps not only helps with the birthing process, but also makes for more comfortable crawling as babies learn to walk. So yes, the soft-to-hard knee transient problem is why adults don’t have as much fun crawling around. You learn something new every day!
Just goes to show that parenting offers new discoveries to delight in all the time.
Self-care. It’s something that has been co-opted by wellness influencers and gurus that somehow always involve spending money on something luxurious. Self-care is often branded as things like pedicures, vacations and hour long massages at the spa but according to Dr. Raquel Martin, we’ve been doing self-care all wrong.
Martin is a licensed psychologist and recently uploaded a video where she explains what self-care is truly supposed to be–it’s not indulgent. At least indulgence shouldn’t be an all the time expectation of self-care though she acknowledges that the wellness industry has monetized the decadent vision of self-care. Martin explains that having self-care propped up as something that is indulgent isolates people who cannot afford those types of activities.
The psychologist goes on to share how she practices self-care, surprising viewers, “not responding to every call and if I do not have the bandwidth to have the conversation, stating that I don’t have the bandwidth to have the conversation.” She also says she says no to things she doesn’t want to do, setting a financial budget, and not drinking caffeine after 4 PM.
Things Martin listed are things a lot of people don’t think about as self-care but in actuality, self-care is defined by taking care of one’s self. This means practicing self-care is getting in a few minutes of exercise a day, drinking more water or spending time with friends watching mindless television. You don’t have to spend money to care for yourself. Commenters were shocked and thankful for Martin’s clarification on what self-care is actually supposed to be.
“Love this list!! As a massage therapist, I have to call out the misconception that massage is indulgent. I’m always telling my patients that self care is more than a bath. I will be sharing this list with my patients. I’m also trying to make massage more accessible,” one person writes.
“Thank you for this post. I’m internalizing your advice to see how I can apply. You resonated with my thoughts on so many levels. However, you also provided some clarity and food for thought/fuel for action,” another says.
“I really appreciate what you said about pallet cleansers! Sometimes I get frustrated with myself because I’m not able to read and consume and learn about all the issues different people are facing. It’s really important to me to learn about those things, not just for awareness, but also so I can do something about it. But self care is so important throughout that, like leaving my phone in the other room, or watching my comfort shows like you said. I often read kids books or TV because of how horrible the world is right now, and I need something extremely wholesome to balance it out. Also, workshop? I’m not sure what that means but I like learning from you. Thanks,” someone shares.
So maybe it’s time to collectively ditch those indulgent expectations of self-care and really take a look at ways we care for ourselves instead.
There’s something to be said about the sibling dynamic that’s developed between Millennials and Gen Z. But before that bond existed, many Millennials grew up with Gen X siblings, learning early on not to disturb the sleeping bear. Gen X is often referred to as the forgotten generation and after all this time, they like it that way so Millennials keep their heads down and walk quickly where Gen X is concerned.
Unfortunately, some folks in the younger generation didn’t get that reply all email. A brave…or naive Gen Zer decided to take to Taylor Swift’s internet to decree and declare that Gen X is “the worst generation” seemingly unprompted. Young Padawan, Gen X minds their business grumbling through life unless someone summons them. We don’t summon them.
Laura High gave a succinct cliff’s notes version of why it’s best to not speak negative thoughts on Gen X aloud. The self described Millennial is quick to start out the video with praise, “I love Gen X. We all love Gen X…we all love Gen X” before bringing the camera close enough to whisper.
“Ok here’s the thing, you do not seem to understand who Gen X is okay. Gen X is Boomers if they knew how to turn a document into a PDF, okay. They do not Karen out. They get quiet and they get revenge,” High whispers.
The Millennial shares the secret kept close to the chest of the generation above Gen Z, “we do not summon the latchkey kids unless it’s our literal only last resort.” She advises the unknowing Gen Zer to go to the edge of the woods to leave offerings to appease the Gen Xers that will likely be offended by the video. Commenters agreed that this little sibling overstepped and needs to quietly and quickly tiptoe back into place before Gen X notices.
“There is a reason millennials leave GenX alone, and they learned it the hard way. My fellow Gen Z’s will learn soon… very soon,” one commenter says.
“Elder Gen Z raised by two Gen X parents. I do NOT back the younger half of Gen Z on this. I’m running into the woods on their behalf and leaving Ferris Bueller for my dad and a DQ blizzard for my mom,” another writes.
“Last thing she will hear from the woods, Red Rover Red Rover, we call Karen Hashtag over,” someone laughs.
If you’ve never played Red Rover with Gen Xers, just know you were lucky to have your head still attached to your shoulders after the game was over. There were no tears allowed and no telling your parents, they were gone anyway. But it seems Gen Xers who watched the video are willing to accept the peace offerings.
“I will accept king dongs (in original foil) and a VHS of “the last star fighter” I will also except a mix tape if it include at mix of metal, new wave, and Yaz,” someone suggests.
“We will also accept any of the original Star Wars trilogy, Star Trek 2, Raiders, or Die Hard…though John Hughes films will likely will be the safest choice,” one Gen Xer writes.
Tread lightly Gen Z. Tread very lightly. If you hear someone clinking together empty glass Coke bottles outside your door, do not come out and play. It’s a trap.
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