Kendrick Lamar has been a long victory lap since his win in the Drake beef. The “Meet The Grahams” rapper’s eye are set on New Orleans thanks to him securing the coveted Apple Music Super Bowl 2025 Halftime Show slot. However, business owners in Compton, California are urging him to handle a mess he supposedly made back home.

According to LA Times’ recent report, Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” video cost several local staples, thousands in lost revenue.

Corina Pleasant of Alma’s Place a popular local establishment, told the outlet that on June 22 she noticed that business slowed down despite having an overflowing parking lot. Pleasant claims that the spectators gathered at the strip mall and nearby courthouse to watch the video being film, which took away slot for potential patrons.

Due to the pandemonium, several business owners argue that they were “forced to shut down operations.” Despite temporarily closing their doors, they were still required to pay staff for their unprofitable shifts. Now, they are requesting that Kendrick Lamar, his production company Pglang, or the city of Compton reimburse them for the day, which they say could’ve been avoided if city officials provided them with advance notice about the music video shoot.

The dust is still settling from this week’s MTV VMAs ceremony, and now, Hollywood is gearing up for the next red carpet. This time, we’re receiving what feels like a bonus Emmys broadcast after the last ceremony got pushed back to January 2024, but we should be back on a more typical schedule as of this weekend. Maybe? We shall see.

The 76th Emmy Awards will take place on Sunday, September 15, and we are here to let you know where to watch the red carpet mess and find out which nominees will take home gold. No matter whether you’re tuning in via broadcast TV or doing the streaming thing, you will find those answers here.

How To Watch The 2024 Emmy Awards On Broadcast TV

Dan and Eugene Levy will host the ABC-aired ceremony that takes place at 8:00pm EST and 5:00pm PST.

Red carpet coverage will be hosted by Robin Roberts and Will Reeve, and that broadcast will air on E! beginning at 6:00pm EST and 3:00pm PST. Later, the E! afterparty coverage will air beginning at 11:00pm EST. Sounds like a long night for those in formal attire.

How To Watch The 2024 Emmy Awards on Streaming

The Emmys will stream live on Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, and Sling TV. Additionally, the awards ceremony will be available to stream on-demand via Hulu from Sept. 16-22.

Uproxx will have live coverage of the Emmys on Sunday evening.

Lil Tjay fans are breathing a sigh of relief. Yesterday (September 13), a viral report claimed that the “Calling My Phone” rapper was named in a federal gang indictment. While Lil Tjay has previously found himself in several legal entanglements, his attorney is proudly announced that the claim is “false.”

In a post shared to her Instagram Stories, Attorney Dawn Florio slammed the news are “false.”

“Despite recent reports, we want to clarify that my client, rap artist Tione Jayden Merritt, professionally known as Lil Tjay, has not been indicted,” read the note. “We are aware of several news outlets that have shared false information regarding his legal matter, and we wish to address these inaccuracies.”

To close the statement, Florio turned her attention to the publications that published the initial unsubstantiated rumor, writing: “We urge all media outlets to exercise caution and ensure proper due diligences before publishing speculative or unfounded claims. Reporting inaccurate information not only damages reputations, but misleads the public.”

Although the firm did not call out the platforms by name, No Jumper was one of the first companies to broadcast the claim. In a now-deleted post on X (formerly Twitter), shared footage of Fox 5‘s coverage of an alleged Bronx, New York criminal organization, Slattery Gang, incorrectly tying the hometown musician to the ongoing case.

View Lil Tjay’s attorney Dawn Florio’s full statement below.

Usually the phrase goes, sex, drugs, and rock n roll. However, adrenaline-filled tussles are also an unwritten norm in the scene. Yesterday (September 13), two Jane’s Addiction members put that on full display during their recent show.

As the “Mountain Song” musicians played Boston, Massachusetts’ Leader Bank Pavilion, frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro were involved in a scuffle mid-concert.

In a video captured by concertgoers (viewable here), Farrell appears to hurl a punch at Navarro. Navarro attempts to avoid blows. Shortly after, crew members forcibly separates the two putting an abrupt end to the performance.

Although the Jane’s Addiction, Perry Farrell, nor Dave Navarro haven’t issued a public statement regarding the incident. So fans have begun to flood their Instagram comments to express their concerns over their remaining reunion show dates. The group’s latest post was to acknowledge drummer Stephen Perkins’ birthday (viewable here), but in the comment section followers are discussing the fight.

“My fifth time seeing the OG lineup, and aside from the fisticuffs, you totally crushed it. I’m keeping the good and leaving the bad,” wrote one user.

“Perry was a mess all night. Three fourths of the band were on top of their game,” penned another.

Others commended Dave for not escalating the situation further. “I was extremely proud of Dave for creating distance, ducking the punch, and staying calm,” chimed another.

Mike Flanagan has made some of the spookiest movies in recent years, including Hush, Gerald’s Game, and Ouija: Origin of Evil, which is much better than it has any right being. And that doesn’t even include his TV shows for Netflix like The Haunting of Hill House (forever haunted by the Bent-Neck Lady), The Midnight Club, and Midnight Mass. Flanagan is a proven name, and now he’s able to, in his own words, “make the scariest movie I’ve ever made.”

Flanagan is overseeing a “radical new take” of The Exorcist — widely considered the best horror movie of all-time — for Blumhouse. Here’s everything we know about the film, including the plot, cast, and release date.

Plot

Back in 2021, Universal Pictures and Peacock vomited up $400 million for the rights to The Exorcist franchise, including a planned trilogy overseen by director David Gordon Green. That plan lasted all of one movie: 2023’s The Exorcist: Believer, which no one liked and no one saw (at least Ellen Burstyn and Linda Blair got paid). So, a new idea was hatched: hand The Exorcist reigns over to Mike Flanagan and his track record of horror movie quality.

Flanagan’s untitled The Exorcist reimagining (not a reboot, but a reimagining) is described as “an all-new story set in The Exorcist universe.” It’s not a direct sequel to the original, and supposedly “charts a new course” for the franchise.

“The Exorcist is one of the reasons I became a filmmaker, and it is an honor to have the chance to try something fresh, bold and terrifying within its universe,” Flanagan said the project was announced. “Reuniting with my friends at Blumhouse, with whom I’ve made some of my favorite pieces of work, only makes this more exciting.” Blumhouse founder Jason Blum added, “Mike’s voice and vision are indispensable for horror fans, and we are excited to welcome him back to Blumhouse. I immediately responded to Mike’s new take on the world of The Exorcist and can’t wait for audiences to experience it.”

Earlier this month, Flanagan told The Hollywood Reporter that when it comes to finding a new angle for The Exorcist, “we aren’t making this easy on ourselves. But I’ve always felt that there’s no point in going into a franchise or into a property that monolithic unless there’s something new you can bring.” He “aggressively” chased The Exorcist, with its risky mix of religion and demons, because “I was convinced I had something that I could add. This is an opportunity to do something that I believe has never been done within the franchise — something that honors what came before it but isn’t built on nostalgia. I really just saw an opportunity to make the scariest movie I’ve ever made. I know expectations are high. No one’s more intimidated than I am.”

If it’s good, Flanagan will be hailed as a savior of a fledgling horror movie property. If it’s not, well, at least the Catholic church is notoriously chill…

Cast

There’s no confirmed cast for The Exorcist reimagining yet, but considering it’s a Mike Flanagan joint, expect to see some combination of Kate Siegel (who is also his wife), Katie Parker, Carla Gugino, Henry Thomas, Samantha Sloyan, Annabeth Gish, Rahul Kohli, and/or Friday Night Lights legend Zach Gilford. Is it asking too much for a reunion with Oculus star Karen Gillan?

Release Date

Mike Flanagan’s The Exorcist hits theaters on March 13, 2026, the same month as Bill Hader’s The Cat in the Hat. Now there’s a spooky double feature.

Trailer

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If you were holding your breath until Something In The Water 2024’s lineup reveal, you can sadly exhale. Yesterday (September 13), the multi-day festival’s founder Pharrell Williams revealed that this year’s event has officially been postponed.

In a heartfelt note posted to the festival’s Instagram page, the “Double Life” musician revealed that Something In The Water will be pushed back to 2025.

“Dearest Virginia, I love you with all my heart,” he wrote. “Nobody loves you more than I do. Virginia doesn’t deserve better, Virginia deserves THE BEST. So SOMETHING IN THE WATER has to match that. It just isn’t ready yet. That’s why we as a team have decided that we must postpone this year’s SOMETHING IN THE WATER festival that was due to take place in October.”

Since its inception, Something In The Water has faced difficulties from inclement weather the logistical hiccups. However, organizers have managed to tough it out. But to ensure its best possible installment, the team felt it was best to hold off until next year.

To close the note, Pharrell was sure to extend his thanks for the continued support. “I am so grateful to our amazing sponsors and the city for their continued support and trust in us to get this right,” he wrote. “And that time is April 2025.”

View the full statement below.

Refunds are currently being offered at the point of purchase. But it is important to note that local in-person purchasers are urged to go to the Veterans United Home Loan Amphitheater ticket office to be reimbursed. Also, those who previously purchased a ticket are promised first access to the sale for Something In The Water 2025. Find more information here.

Five years have passed since USA Network’s Suits aired a series finale and briefly followed up with a Pearson series (starring Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson) that was cancelled. The show seemed destined for the memory vault, but in June 2023, Suits came to Netflix and launched a full Summer of Suits that hasn’t ended yet. Early this year, NBCUniversal decided that the time was right to launch a full-fledged spin off series that takes the action from New York to Los Angeles, and everything is now starting to come together with promising news related to the production’s logistics and finances.

Perhaps credit for a Suits renaissance is also down to interest in Meghan Markle, yet it’s clear that the appetite remains for successful sudsy prime-time series to spin off while retaining their brand in new cities. Let’s take a peek at what we can expect next from this soapy legal world that hails from the mind of showrunner Aaron Korsh, who originally created Suits while envisioning “something in the tone of Entourage that took place on Wall Street.”

Plot

Times. Have. Changed. Obviously, the the world isn’t exactly hearing about an Entourage spin off, so Suits went in the right direction while leaving Wall Street. Now, nine seasons of the Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams-starring series remains in heavy rotation on Netflix, and the spin off is not only leaping from NYC to LA but is switching practice areas. Suits LA will revolve around an entertainment and criminal law firm launched by Ted Black (Stephen Amell), who is also a New York guy adapting to the West Coast lifestyle.

Before we move onto story details, it’s worth noting that this series is now shooting on location rather than in Canada. That ball went into motion in July when NBCUniversal issued a full-season order based upon the completed pilot, and filming went into high gear as of August 1. As Deadline reports, the entire production relocated at that time from Vancouver to LA, where the show will benefit from new tax incentives and also received $12 million from the state for the first season. According to Korsh, this will lend more authenticity to the show as the character navigate entertainment law:

“Suits LA is a show whose characters are deeply ensconced in the world of film and television. Being able to shoot here will be a huge part of the show’s authenticity. More importantly, thanks to the Soundstage Program, we’re able to provide employment for Los Angeles-based cast and crew who have been starving for opportunities at home.”

Now back to the story that we can expect. As noted above, Ted will be portrayed by Stephen Amell, recently seen shirtless and sweaty in Starz’ Heels wrestling drama. He is looking forward to doing more talking and less punching, and although he wasn’t a Suits watcher, he quickly caught up.

Meanwhile, Ted’s partner in crime legal business would be Stewart Lane and embodied by Josh McDermitt, who is most fondly remembered by audiences as Eugene in AMC’s The Walking Dead. The dude has range as revealed by that character alone — who went from not being able to defend himself from a single walker to crafting his own bullets. Now that he’s better dressed and groomed, McDermitt’s character will be equipped to begin Suits: LA by helping Ted Black save his fledgling firm. From the synopsis:

Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor from New York, has reinvented himself representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles. His firm is at a crisis point, and in order to survive he must embrace a role he held in contempt his entire career. Ted is surrounded by a stellar group of characters who test their loyalties to both Ted and each other while they can’t help but mix their personal and professional lives. All of this is going on while events from years ago slowly unravel that led Ted to leave behind everything and everyone he loved.

Considering Ted Black’s bicoastal status, there should be a window open for him to be familiar with Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter. Whether we will see Macht remains to be confirmed, although Patrick J. Adams (as Michael Ross) will likely be too busy with his upcoming Taylor Sheridan gig for Suits: LA face time. That still leaves Sarah Rafferty and Gina Torres as cameo options, but Meghan Markle remains occupied with duchessing, and we will simply stay tuned for word on any Suits characters who could make a guest-star leap.

Cast

The Walking Dead fans should get a kick out of McDermitt as the confident Stuart Lane, partner of Amell’s Ted Black. Other cast members include Rachelle Goulding, Victoria Justice, Troy Wingush, Bryan Greenberg, Lex Scott Davis, John Amos, Kevin Weistman, and Alice Lee.

Release Date

Suits: LA was originally slotted into NBCUniversal’s 2024-2025 plans, and as time ticked away and other new and returning series went public with release dates, 2025 began been looking more and more likely. With the show picking up production and moving from Vancouver to Los Angeles, this could potentially push the release to Fall 2025, but the good news is that those substantial tax incentives from California will make a longer-lasting series more possible.

Trailer

With filming ongoing for months, we can hope that a teaser arrives before too long. In the meantime (and since it’s Emmys weekend), feel free to revisit this 2024 Golden Globes onstage reunion from several original cast members.

Earlier this year, Uproxx launched The SOUND+VISION Awards, a first-of-its-kind celebration of creative direction designed to bring our audience closer to the visionary collaborators who empower artists and help drive music culture forward.

On September 22, 2024, we’ll host creative directors, stars, and storytellers at our first IRL awards ceremony. The event will be held at will.i.am’s FYI Campus in Hollywood. Hosted by comedian/musician Reggie Watts with musical performances by J. Rocc and Isaiah Collier, the event will feature a star-studded list of attendees and presenters.

Honorees include:

• Tino Schaedler creative director for Travis Scott, Andre 3000, and SAULT.
• Adrian Martinez, creative director for Bad Bunny and 6lack.
• Tyler, The Creator’s headline performance at Camp Flog Gnaw.
• ODESZA’s live show lead, Sean Kusanagi.

Eric Haze – the designer behind some of the most revered logos in music history – is being given the Lifetime Achievement Award.

“This award show is core to what Uproxx is all about as a brand,” says CEO Jarret Myer. “It lives at the intersection of design, culture, music, and lifestyle.”

Uproxx is partnering with Hennessy for the event, with bespoke cocktails planned for both the brunch and event portions of the day. Oysters and caviar will be served, along with a range of small plates, created by the culinary design studio AnanasAnanas.

If you didn’t get the elusive invite, fear not – Uproxx will share photos by Indie Sleaze icon ToastyCakes next week, along with recipes for the bespoke Hennesey cocktails featured throughout the event.

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Babyface Ray, Joey Badass, and Playboi Carti.

Do y’all see what happens when you hype up rap beef like that? Seemingly the whole industry is reluctant to drop thanks to the possibility of being overshadowed by a surprise release from Drake or Kendrick Lamar, leaving us with one of the thinnest weeks for new music all year. (It also probably doesn’t help that the VMAs were this week, curtailing any attention being given to new releases, as well.)

Still, we did get a “Murdergram Deux” video from LL Cool J and Eminem:

An untitled new song from Kendrick Lamar addressing the state of the industry.

A slew of great VMAs performances from Eminem, GloRilla, LL Cool J, and Megan Thee Stallion.

The return of Playboi Carti with “All Red” his first “official” single in almost four years.

And Joey Badass’ romantic new single “Tell Me” with burgeoning R&B superstar Chlöe.

Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending September 13, 2024.

Albums/EPs/Mixtapes

Babyface Ray — The Kid That Did

Babyface Ray makes motivational music for Motor City’s downtrodden, and his latest could be the peak of his career so far. With only two features — Bossman Dlow and Peezy — it’s largely a solo effort for the Detroit upstart, but he manages to keep things lively throughout with a wide array of production styles and an elastic delivery that allows him to change speeds at will and match all kinds of moods on the 20 songs.

Jay Worthy & MadeinTYO — Time After Time

Two names that I wouldn’t have normally put together in my head join forces for a smooth collection of vibey lifestyle raps. With very jazz-heavy, laid-back beats, the focus can stick to the imaginative storytelling both rappers are best known for. While their collaboration is unexpected, it’s a welcome and pleasant surprise, displaying some solid chemistry between the cross-coastal duo.

Singles/Videos

1Up Tee — “Broken”

Detroit rapper 1Up Tee was sidelined by a near-fatal car wreck, but turns pain into profit with his new single, “Broken,” with a flip of Johnny Cash’s “Hurt.”

Cousin Stizz — “Nokia” Feat. Smino

It’s been a while since we last heard from either of these alt-rap mainstays, but on their new collaboration, they make the wait worth it.

Fat Joe — “Paradise” Feat. DJ Khaled & Anitta

Fat Joe takes it waaaay back with his new single, combining ’80s electro-hop sensibilities with modern summertime rap. It kinda works.

IDK — “Kickin’”

Part of a double release with his prior single, “Tiffany,” IDK’s “Kickin’” is a concrete-solid display of his tongue-twisting rap skill.

Kal Banx — “Hop Out Cho Feelings” Feat. Smino & Buddy

The frequent TDE producer teams up with Compton neighbor Buddy and Smino (who’s on a bit of a comeback run) for a soulful smoker.

Monaleo — “Passenger Princess” Feat. Stunna 4 Vegas

The Texas native’s bar work improves by the release, and on “Passenger Princess,” she puts in extra effort, topping herself and her beau(?) Stunna 4 Vegas.

Ray Vaughn — “Everybody Dies” Feat. SiR

The Long Beach native gets introspective on his latest, jazz-inflected single release.

Wale — “What’s The Play”

Wale’s comeback continues with a woozy meditation on nighttime moves.

Panda Express and First We Feast’s Hot Ones are teaming up for a new dish, and as fans of both the show and spicy fast food, we couldn’t be more excited. Given how much of a cultural force Hot Ones is, we’re not sure how there haven’t been more fast food tie-ins, but we aren’t too mad at it because right now the brand is working with a spotless record. We’ll take quality over quantity any day.

Back in 2022, Hot Ones teamed up with Shake Shack, resulting in our favorite chicken sandwich of the year (and a pretty great burger as well) and even managed to make Shake Shack’s fries palatable (I’ve made it no secret that I think Shake Shack’s fries are its weakest menu option). For 2023, Hot Ones kept things relatively quiet by linking up with Panda Express and testing Blazing Bourbon Chicken in select markets. It must’ve been a success because now, a year later, the dish has gone nationwide.

Panda Express is calling the Blazing Bourbon Chicken its “spiciest dish,” to which we say — challenge accepted! The dish features boneless chicken wok-tossed with veggies in a bourbon sauce that has been made with Hot Ones’ coveted Last Dab Apollo sauce. We picked up the new dish and gave it a taste, here are our thoughts.

Blazing Bourbon Chicken

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

I’m going to come right out and say it — if you’re looking for a super spicy dish, keep looking because this isn’t it. I’d describe the Blazing Bourbon Chicken heat level as mild. I suppose “Mild Bourbon Chicken,” doesn’t quite have the same ring to it, so I get where Panda Express and Hot Ones are coming from with the name. Having said that, I wouldn’t write off the Blazing Bourbon Chicken just because it doesn’t deliver the heat, because this dish is f*cking delicious, and as much as I love spicy food, at the end of the day all that matters is whether what I’m eating is tasty.

The Blazing Bourbon Chicken is heavily breaded with a crispy corn-starch-based breading that serves as the perfect sponge to soak up its rich, slightly smokey, sweet, and mild sauce. The flavor begins with a sweet honey and maple vibe, with gentle smoked notes, and a subtle fruitiness. The heat isn’t really present until you’ve had a few bites, where it starts to slowly build on your taste buds, which results in a mouthwatering gentle heat. It might not reach “blazing” levels of spice, but the mild heat is still pretty addicting and had us rushing through the meal.

The sesame seeds dusted on the chicken are purely decorative, they don’t impart much flavor, but the combination of green bell peppers and onions help to add some a vegetal counterbalance to all the sweetness, helping the dish to come across as much more savory and nuanced.

The Bottom line:

Overall, the Blazing Bourbon Chicken is a delicious addition to the Panda Express menu and is worth a trip and the money. Even if the heat doesn’t quite deliver on the promise of a Hot Ones collaboration.