Year: 2024

Ryan Gosling was one of the inarguable peaks of this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. He didn’t win an Oscar (that one went to RDJ), but he did bust out a spirited, super-sized, star-studded rendition of “I’m Just Ken” — a strong contender for the best musical performance in the show’s history. Some people did notice a big part of his life was missing, though: Eva Mendes, his longtime partner, with whom he has two children. Predictably, there’s a perfectly understandable reason for her absence.

Per People, a source says she simply decided to stay home to look after their kids. “They try their best to stay out of the spotlight,” the source said of the two. “For them, the most important job is their girls. Everything else comes second.” They added, “Of course Eva is proud and excited for Ryan. She still sees it as a job though.”

The source also said, “It seems like a healthy way of living. They’re amazing as a couple and very happy together.”

Another source echoed those sentiments, saying that Mendes is simply “not into” playing the celebrity game these days. “She’s moved past that part of her life for now — the glam and the red carpet and the photographers,” the source said. “It’s just not important to her. She knows that it’s part of Ryan’s job but it’s not part of hers at the moment. She’s content doing her thing with her family.”

On Sunday, Mendes showed her support with an Instagram post, in which she shared a video of her standing outside his dressing room. In the caption she wrote, “Always by my man.”

Mendes and Gosling met on the set of the 2012 drama The Place Beyond the Pines, which costarred another 2024 Oscar nominee, Bradley Cooper. Though not officially retired, Mendes hasn’t acted in a film since 2014’s Lost River, directed by Gosling, and she hasn’t been on TV since a voice role in a 2021 episode of Bluey. In 2022, she admitted she’s in no hurry to return to the screen, saying, “I don’t really miss it.”

(Via People)

Most people like to check out all of the Oscar contenders before the big day, but the real cinema lovers wait until all the hype has died down to dive in. Yeah, it’s pretty important to see each movie and come to your own conclusion during awards season, but then you are left disappointed and hurt when your favorite doesn’t win and therefore you wasted a perfectly good Sunday. Why not just wait a few months or years or even longer before throwing your opinions into the mix? There’s already enough opinions out there anyway!

If you want to check out this year’s biggest Oscar winners, here’s where you can stream them. But be warned, if you watch them, people are going to want to talk about them with you. Watch at your own risk.

Oppenheimer

For an award-winning performance from Cillian Murphy (besides Red Eye), you can head to Peacock for Oppenheimer. The streamer has made watching the film practically unavoidable, and every time you log on you are bobared with ads for the film, but there are also several bonus features available on the site that make it worth the long runtime.

Poor Things

To watch Emma Stone’s Oscar-worthy performance in Poor Things, you will have to head over to Hulu+, or you can rent or buy the film on Prime Video or Apple TV. You can also check local showtimes to see if the film is still playing in your area.

Barbie

Best Original Song winner Barbie is over on Max, Hulu, and Prime Video, or you can rent the film on Apple TV and Prime. Even though Barbie did not receive the accolades it deserves, we will always have Ken.

Maestro

Bradley Cooper and his conducting skills in Maestro can be seen on Netflix. Though the film was shut out from winning any awards, it also features a lovely performance from Carey Mulligan. Netflix is home to a number of other Oscar-nominated films like Ruston, Nyad, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, and Nimona.

Anatomy of a Fall

To watch Messi’s breathtaking performance in Anatomy of a Fall, you’ll have to purchase or rent the movie on Apple TV or Prime. No streaming date has been announced at this time.

The Holdovers

Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s award-winning performance in The Holdovers can be streamed on Peacock, or purchased on Apple TV or Amazon Prime.

American Fiction

Best Adapted Screenplay winner American Fiction is currently available to stream on Prime with the MGM+ add-on, or purchase through Prime Video or Apple TV. The film can also still be seen in select theaters.

Killers of the Flower Moon

As for Killers of the Flower Moon, which unfortunately went home empty-handed, you can stream Martin Scorsese’s epic western on Apple TV+. Or you can watch all of Francesca Scorsese’s TikToks.

The Zone Of Interest

Zone of Interest is currently only available to rent on AppleTV and Prime Video, though it will likely land on Max later this year.

Past Lives

Celine Song’s film can be streamed for free with a library card (!!!) on Kanopy, or it can be purchased or rented on AppleTV or Prime Video.

There are two types of people in this world – those who panic and fill up their cars with gas when the needle hits 25% or so, and people like me who wait until the gas light comes on, then check the odometer so you can drive the entire 30 miles to absolute empty before coasting into a gas station on fumes.

I mean…it’s not empty until it’s empty, right?

But just how far can you drive your car once that gas light comes on? Should you trust your manual?

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Now, thanks to Your Mechanic sharing this information in a recent post, you can know for sure. Of course, they also want to warn you that driving on a low fuel level or running out of gas can actually damage your car.

Proceed at your own risk.

Here’s a link to a larger version of the chart.

These are, of course, approximations that depend on several factors, including how you drive, your car’s condition, etc. So don’t automatically blame Your Mechanic if you find yourself stranded on the side of the road.

This article originally appeared on 7.28.21

Happy second week of SXSW! Since its inception in 1987, SXSW has grown to become one of the largest and most influential events in the world — showcasing a wide range of emerging and established talent in the music, film, media, and technology industries. And any event that combines keynote speakers and panel workshops, industry networking, and awesome parties will always be high on our list.

What most people don’t know is that the whole city of Austin is ignited with curated events and parties — many of which happen outside the official SXSW programming. In fact, SXSW outlines a whole page dedicated to wristband-free exhibitions, music performances, and special events that are open – and sometimes even free – to the public. Added on top of the city’s eclectic event curation from its acclaimed music venues… in short, this next week in Austin is going to one for the books.

From Just Blaze, PaulSellsTX, and Uproxx’s highly-anticipated, two-day The Takeover to Lady Bird Lake’s SXSW Community Concerts, check out Uproxx’s curated guide of this year’s best “unofficial parties” of SXSW. Many of these are also in walking distance to any of these hotels perfect for your SXSW experience.

‘The New Normal’ Vol 4: SXSW Showcase

Tuesday, March 12th, 3 pm – 12 am

They say the “unofficial” SXSW showcases are some of the best ones. Held at Parlor Room, the free event benefitting Austin Pets Alive! will feature some of the biggest global underground DJs and producers including D Jes, Curtis Bledsoe, Mauricio Meade, Erin Millington, and more.

More information can be found here.

Rolling Stone’s Future of Music

Tuesday, March 12th – Friday, March 15th, 5:30 pm – 12:00 am

Returning for a second year, Rolling Stone’s Future of Music will showcase a roundup of artists “shaping the music of tomorrow” including Peso Pluma, Teezo Touchdown, Young Miko, Flo Milli, Uncle Waffles, Faye Webster, and more.

The four-night concert series will take place at ACL Live at the Moody Theater and are free and open to the public.

Those without a SXSW credential may RSVP for admission on a first-come, first-served basis here.

The Takeover

Wednesday, March 13th – Thursday, March 14th, 8:30 pm – 1 am

Produced by legendary hip-hop producer / Fresh Pair host Just Blaze, real estate mogul / rap-loving event mastermind Paul Smith, and Uproxx, this two-day party – Wednesday’s “Open House” and Thursday’s “Soul in the Horn” – will see the duo host an epic night of guests that will go down in Austin and hip-hop history at Summit Rooftop and Lounge.

Last year’s event brought legends State Property, Jadakiss, Talib Kweli, Bun B, Redman, Dave Chappelle, Anderson .Paak to the stage. This year, attendees can expect performances by Just Blaze, Redman, Soul In The Horn, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and Talib Kweli, as well as a comedy showcase with Donnell Rawlings, Wil Sylvince, Matt Richards, and more. The two nights (plus daytime programming on the 13th) are supported by Rabbit Hole and Farmer’s Gin — with both brands creating exclusive cocktails and tasting experiences on-site.

Tickets for the Open House and Soul In The Horn takeover are on sale now, with proceeds for the event going directly to charity.

Hazy Humpday

Wednesday, March 13th, 11 am – 6 pm

Presented by M for Montreal, The Haze Connect, and Resound, this day party will host over a dozen artists at Empire Garage. Kicking things off at 11 am, attendees will be able to dance at two stages soundtracked by Daniel Dnato’s Cosmic Country, TAUK, Proxima Parada, Angelo Moore & The Brand New Step, Field Guide, Hot Garbage, and more.

The event is free and open to the public with a formal RSVP here.

Marshall Funhouse

Wednesday, March 13th – Friday, March 15th, 12 pm – 6 pm / 7:30 pm – 2 am

As the name implies, this three-day funhouse-themed festival will feature performances from more than three dozen genre-spanning artists, including Frank Turner And The Sleeping Souls, Shannon and the Clams, Dinosaur Jr., Dry Cleaning, Therapy?, The Black Angels, The Armed, Fugitive, and more. Attendees will be able to explore a playful scene at 6th Street’s Parish club full of local food bites, games, and more.

The event is free and open to the public with RSVP required for entry. Check out the full lineup and schedule here.

FLOODfest

Thursday, March 14th, 11 am – 6 pm

Taking place at the legendary Mohawk, Flood Magazine will present its eighth annual much-anticipated event featuring artists from around the world across two stages. The day will be soundtracked by Chromeo – the duo’s only SXSW appearance – as well as Hinds, Kneecap, Estevie, Fat Dog, NewDad, Porji, Caleb Landry Jones, and more.

FLOODfest is free with RSVP or with a valid SXSW music badge. The event is 21+.

SXSW Community Concerts at Lady Bird Lake

Thursday, March 14th – Saturday, March 16, 2 pm – 7 pm

Held at the largest stage at SXSW overlooking the city skyline, the three-day concert series is free and open to the public. Over 18 artists will take to the stage from 3pm to 7pm each day, including local heroes SaulPaul, Parker Woodland, and Sabrina Ellis & Andrew Cashen (A Giant Dog) to alt-country legends Waco Brothers, to Taiwanese dinosaur-themed duo The Dinosaur’s Skin.

Additional information and the performance schedule can be found here.

Planetary Presents: SXSW 2024 Day Party

Thursday, March 14th, 12 pm – 6 pm

LA’s Planetary Group will present an eclectic lineup of artists spanning the globe for an epic day party at Valhalla. London-based multi-instrumentalist and producer will kick off the day at 12:20 pm, followed by Dublin post-punk fivesome Gurriers; South London outfit Fat Dog; lo-fi alternative Brazilian-Austrian artist Vijil, and more. Montreal indie rockers Corridor will conclude with a performance at 5:35 pm.

Tickets and additional information can be found here.

Billboard Presents THE STAGE at SXSW 2024

Thursday, March 14th – Saturday, March 16th, 7 pm – 1 am

Taking place at Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park, THE STAGE at SXSW will see a party-fueled lineup soundtracked by electronic superstar ILLENIUM, Canadian singer-songwriter PARTYNEXTDOOR, TJ the DJ, Christian Nodal, and DJ Sober.

Single-day tickets are available here, with the event benefitting the Waterloo Greenway Conservancy.

Spaceflight Records at Central Machine Works

Thursday, March 14th – Saturday, March 16th, 5 pm – 10 pm

Presented by Spaceflight Records, the three-day festival will feature live music, visual art, and the debut of the company’s Spaceflight Japanese-inspired rice lager. Taking place at Central Machine Works, each day will feature an array of performances from 18 Austin-based artists, including Kalu and The Electric Joint, S. L. Houser, Big Bill, Anastasia Hera, Billy King and The Bad Bad Bad, Garrett T. Capps, and more. Additionally, attendees can walk around and experience live visual art from local creators and shop at a vintage market curated by Decades In Retro.

All events are free and open to the public.

Jodie Foster was in movie mode last night at the Oscars, but of course Variety could not give up an opportunity to ask the actress for even just a drop of info regarding True Detective: Night Country. Even though she probably just defrosted herself from those frigid temps.

The Oscar-winning actress starred in season four of the anthology series, which followed Foster and Kali Reis as two detectives taking on one chilling case in Alaska (really it was Iceland, but it does look similar). While the series has been renewed for a fifth season, Foster says that she’s not involved.

The actress told Variety that season four was a “one and done” situation for her, and emphasized that the show is an anthology, meaning that there will be a whole new group of characters. When asked directly if she was coming back, she said “No.” There is no ambiguity there.

Foster also made it clear that she didn’t see any of the hate from Nic Pizzolatto because she’s not on social media. The series’ creator was initially on board with the series before handing the reigns over to Issa Lopez, only to criticize the season on Instagram. Being not online can be very useful sometimes!

As for season five, Lopez will return to run the show, but no casting announcements have been made. Hopefully, they will go somewhere warmer.

(Via Variety)

With SXSW in ful swing, it’s almost time for UPROXX’s Takeover at the Summit Rooftop & Lounge in Austin (tickets here). There’s going to be amazing shows — music and comedy — and amazing drinks. We’ve partnered with Rabbit Hole out in Louisville to bring the crowds at SXSW great whiskey pours and cocktails this year. One of the signature cocktails that we’ll be pouring is a S’mores take on the old fashioned.

S’mores are the ultimate backyard firepit treat, so it’s the perfect time to infuse that vibe into a great whiskey cocktail. For this drink, we’re using Rabbit Hole’s key flavored whiskey, Mash & Mallow. While flavored whiskeys can be tricky (that’s a nice way of saying “bad”), Rabbit Hole has perfected the style. Their Mash & Mallow pulls off the flavor profile by offering a drink that actually tastes like real S’mores — all the way down to the brown butteriness in the Graham Cracker on the nose and a whisper of firepit smoke on the finish.

In short, it’s pretty delicious.

If you can’t make it to this week’s UPROXX Takeover in Austin, then follow the recipe below to make this nostalgic elixir at home. It’ll be a pour of summer backyard festivities in a glass. Let’s dive in!

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Cinnamon Maple Old Fashioned

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. Mash & Mallow Whiskey
• 0.25 oz. maple syrup
• 2 dashes of Cinnamon Bitters
• 1 dash of Angostura Bitters
• Orange peel
• Ice

The key ingredient is the Mash & Mallow. You can easily buy it online here. It’s $30 and worth every penny. That’s especially true if you’re already a s’mores fan. The rest is easily available at any good liquor store, even the Cinnamon Bitters.

What You’ll Need:

• Rocks glass (prechilled)
• Cocktail mixing glass
• Cocktail strainer
• Barspoon
• Jigger
• Paring knife

Method:

• Add the whiskey, syrup, and bitters to the mixing glass, add a large handful of ice, and then stir until the glass is ice cold — about 15 to 20 seconds.
• Fetch the rocks glass and add a large ice cube. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
• Express the oils from the orange peel over the glass and drop in. Serve.

Bottom Line:

This sounds like a fall cocktail on paper. I get it “cinnamon maple” is very coded for that season. This is not that. The s’mores aspect places this right in the summertime flavor-wise. The drink is lush and sweet with a nice touch of earthy maple and sharp cinnamon that elevates the s’mores vibe to something richer.

That all said, this is very much a dessert cocktail. It’s sweet and silky with a vibe that’s all about that singed marshmallow, chocolate, and spice — all very dessert-forward. So if you’re looking for a sweet and spicy cocktail, this is a great play.

Tickets for the Open House and Soul In The Horn takeover are on sale now, with proceeds for the event going directly to charity.

Whoopi Goldberg rushed to Kate Middleton‘s defense after the Princess of Wales got caught up in even more conspiracy theories surrounding her seemingly suspicious absence from the public eye.

On Sunday, Kensington Palace released a Mother’s Day photo of Middleton that triggered a kill notice after several news agencies spotted several signs that the photo was digitally manipulated. The photo was pulled from publication, but it was too late. The damage was done. Social media sleuths pored over the image, which showed sloppy signs of photo editing. Needless to say, that only further fueled unfounded theories that Middleton is divorcing Prince William or in a far worse medical state than the royal family is disclosing.

However, in a bizarre twist, Middleton came forward and took responsibility for the doctored photo. Or at least a tweet from the royal couple’s official account claimed she did. Pretty suspicious, right? Not if you ask Goldberg.

While Monday morning’s episode of The View tackled the latest development in the ongoing #WhereIsKate mystery, Whoopi wrote the whole thing off as much ado about nothing.

“I’m sorry, I know very few people who don’t manipulate their own photos. I mean all your gotta do is swipe. Those editors swipe, God knows people look how those photos look,” Goldberg said via Page Six. “You know what, I have to tell you, she may be the future queen, she’s still an amateur photographer. That’s what they do!”

Alyssa Farah Griffin brought up the online conspiracies and how the photo just added more fuel to the fire. She then suggested that Middleton release a selfie video to put the matter to rest, but Whoopi wasn’t having that either.

“She doesn’t need to do it! She doesn’t need to do it!” Goldberg said before saying that photo editing has been a longtime practice for magazine covers and celebrity Instagrams for years.

(Via Page Six)

The future is female — the future of science, fashion, and tech, specifically.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring the women who paved a path to a better, more equal present, it’s also inspiring to look forward to a future designed and built by some of the brightest women working in their respective fields. That’s what host Drew Dorsey is doing in the latest episode of Wom/n Worldwide.

Wellness is the game for some of the most promising fashion and tech designers hoping to help us improve our fitness routine fits. Iambic co-founder Maeve Wang is customizing footwear using artificial intelligence, serving up one-of-a-kind kicks with the perfect fit while SUPA is a fashion company crafting high-tech leggings that use biometrics to improve your workouts.

But these women aren’t just saving humanity, they’re saving the world. Whether it’s the entrepreneur building bikes out of bamboo in Ghana, the Peruvian engineer developing smarter ways to keep our air clean, or the Mexican researcher creating plastics from cactus juice, female inventors around the globe are solving sustainability for the rest of us.

To learn more about these and other femme inventors, watch the full episode above.

Walton Goggins is a busy guy. Timothy Olyphant? Same. The former will soon enter HBO’s The White Lotus, and the latter will soon hit FX’s Alien TV series. Still, the world awaits news of the pair reuniting as fellow coal diggers Boyd Crowder and Raylan Givens in a second season of Justified: City Primeval.

Will this happen for real and when? Goggins has been promoting The Uninvited at SXSW (like we said, he’s a busy dude), and Screenrant asked him whether there would be official news on Boyd’s adventures after escaping prison, and The Righteous Gemstones star revealed what he’s thinking about timing:

“Always. I think everybody – all the players involved – want another lap. I didn’t anticipate that, and it took a while to kind of jump back into that. But once we did it, we kind of kept it from everybody. I had such a good time, and I think Tim was inspired. And there is more to say, actually. I didn’t think there was, but there is. Everything is in line. I think everybody’s just waiting for schedules and FX to say, ‘Go.’ We’ll see. We’ll see what happens.”

Well, that’s the official word from Team Goggins, but it must be noted that he is also very good at following directives to not let anything slip that could possibly spoil surprises for his audience. And since — let’s be honest — everyone involved would want to see Boyd and Raylan doing cat-and-mouse in, like, Brazil, the only thing we can do is hang tight and see what rolls forth. Heck, maybe Raylan Givens is still staring at his phone from that boat, and it could very well still be ringing. By the way, it’s probably Rachel Brooks (Erica Tazel) on the phone, right? Telling him to get his cowboy hat-wearing butt in gear. Please. Make that happen.

(Via Screenrant)

Dalton Ross wanted to make sure his family didn’t miss him too badly while he was studying abroad in London.

To help them cope, the 22-year-old Tennessee native did what any selfless college student would do…

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He sent his mom a life-size cutout of himself.

“I thought maybe they’d put it in the living room corner until I got back to remember I exist,” he explained about the cutout, which came with a short note: “You’re welcome.”

But like any clever mom, Susan Talley couldn’t just stash this amazing piece of work away when it arrived about two months ago.

No, no — she had better plans in mind.

Talley decided the cardboard version of her son could be a great companion “while the real one is in Europe.” So she brought him along with her to events, like basketball games …

Can you spot cardboard Dalton in the stands?

… trips to the doctor’s office …

… and sub sandwich runs.

Fake Dalton celebrated Valentine’s Day with a fellow inanimate object.

He enjoyed playing with a furry, four-legged friend in the sunshine.

And he appreciated a good bedtime story, just like the rest of us.

The photos of fake Dalton are spreading like wildfire.

Without showing her son the photos first, Talley went ahead and uploaded them to Facebook. And after Dalton shared them on Imgur — explaining his mom “seems to be entertaining herself” while he’s gone — the story sent the Internet into a buzzy frenzy.

“The attention is crazy,” Ross told Upworthy, noting the story has gained so much traction that a restaurant featured in one of the photos, O’Charley’s, sent the family a gift card.

“I hope my mom’s holding up all right,” he said. “It’s awesome though.”

Fake Dalton has been hitting the batting cages…

… taking in some nightlife…

… and celebrated Easter with his family.

Although the viral reaction to the photos has been a bit nuts, Ross isn’t all that surprised his mom was up for a good laugh.

“Oh yeah, my mom is very funny,” he explained to Upworthy. And it’s a good thing, too: Laughter can be a great tool in improving the quality of family dynamics and boosting a loved one’s emotional health. (A student studying abroad should especially keep that in mind, considering being away from loved ones and familiarity can be tough.)

“We’re a big family of jokesters.”

Bravo, mom, for setting the bar very high ahead of April Fools’ Day.

This article originally appeared on 03.30.16