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It’s November. This means three things:

1. It’s peak football season.
2. Thanksgiving is fast approaching (time to get those specialty dishes ready).
3. And the Holiday season is almost upon us.

All three things combined mean that you might be feeling like this is a prime time to save as much money as possible. And what better way to do that than to pick up your favorite fast food on the cheap?

If you’re going to be spending your time glued to the TV or driving around town trying to get some early shopping done, the convenience of fast food is your greatest friend right now, allowing you to save time and energy. So to help you out, we’ve compiled all of the best food deals you can take advantage of right now that’ll get you fed and full and won’t cost a ton. Whether you’re looking for a solo meal or a group combo, we’ve got you covered.

Here are all the best fast food deals to take advantage of right now.

Arby’s

If you have a friend who loves Arby’s just as much as you, you’re in luck! Right now Arby’s has a 2 Can Dine For $9.99 deal which allows you to choose any two sandwiches from the menu and comes with two small fries and two drinks.

That’s just $5 a person!

Find your nearest Arby’s here.

Carl’s Jr

Users of the Carl’s Jr. App have access to some great deals right now. If you’ve never signed up before, new users will receive a free Salted Caramel Pretzel Shake with any purchase.

New members will also receive a free Guacamole Bacon Burger at signup and existing members get their first Guacamole Bacon Burger for half-off.

Find your nearest Carl’s Jr. here.

Domino’s

Domino’s has a few national deals that’ll get you lots of food on the cheap. First up is the Mix and Match deal, a $6.99 deal that gets you any combination of two medium two-topping pizzas, bread orders (including Domino’s stuffed cheesy bread), loaded tots, boneless chicken, pasta, sandwiches, salads, or desserts. Please note that bone-in wings, bread bowl pasta, and pan pizzas will incur an extra charge.

If you’re up for a carry-out order, right now you can pick up any one-topping medium pizza, dip and twist combo, or 8-piece wing order for just $7.99. Aside from that, your Domino’s will have local deals exclusive to your area that are probably worth checking out.

Find your nearest Domino’s here.

McDonald’s

Every Friday pick up a free order of medium fries with a minimum $1 purchase when you order in the app. Let us help you out here: order a soft serve ice cream, get the free fries, and you have the best french fry dip of all time with fast food’s greatest french fries.

From now until December 3rd you can score a free Double Cheeseburger or 6pc Chicken McNuggets when you buy one. Or if you’re feeling super hungry, pick up a free Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Big Mac, or 10 Chicken McNuggets order BOGO too. Both deals are exclusive to the app.

Find your nearest McDonald’s here.

Kentucky Fried Chicken

A couple of notable deals here. One is the Fill Up Box, a $20 box that includes four pieces of chicken, 12 chicken nuggets, an order of Secret Recipe French Fries, 4 buttermilk biscuits, and 4 dipping sauces. It’s the perfect game day meal for two!

If you’re not in the sharing spirit, you can also order an 8-pc of KFC’s new Hot & Spicy Wings for just $4.99.

Find your nearest KFC here.

Papa John’s

For just $13.99 pick up an extra large Shaq-A-Roni pizza, which features eight big foldable slices loaded up with extra cheese and sixty pepperonis that extend onto the crust.

Papa John’s is also offering free delivery on orders above $35.

Find your nearest Papa John’s here.

Popeyes

Right now you can get a free chicken sandwich with the purchase of any chicken sandwich combo via the Popeyes mobile app. That includes the spicy, classic, blackened, bacon & cheese, and new spicy TRUFF chicken sandwich — so if all you’ve had is the original, now is the perfect time to try one of the may variations free of charge.

Find your nearest Popeyes here.

Pizza Hut

A lot of Pizza Hut deals are going to be dependent on your location, so definitely check those on-site before you place your order. As for the national deals, right now you can get a Stuffed Crust Pizza for $12.99, a Large 1-Topping for $9.99 (delivery only) and Pizza Hut’s new Melts for just $6.99.

Find your nearest Pizza Hut here.

Wendy’s

Right now you can pick up a junior bacon cheeseburger or chicken sandwich, a four-piece order of nuggets, fries, and a drink for $5 with Wendy’s Biggie Bag Meal. Considering it’s only a junior bacon cheeseburger and not a bacon cheeseburger, we suggest you opt for the chicken sandwich, which is full-sized!

Or just take your spicy nuggets and shove them in the burger to get the best of both worlds.

Find your nearest Wendy’s here.

Wingstop

At Wingstop, you can pick up an order of 20 Boneless Wings in any four flavors with a large order of fries and two dips for $16.99

Find your nearest Wingstop here.

Taco Bell

Taco Bell has a handful of Digital Exclusives that seem specifically geared toward football season group snacking. First up is the Build Your Meal For Four deal, a $24.99 deal that allows you to choose three orders of four soft tacos, four crunchy tacos, four Doritos Locos tacos, four spicy potato soft tacos, four bean burritos, or 4 beefy 5-layer burritos, and two orders of sides that include a Cheesy Roll Up, Chips and Nachos Cheese Sauce, Cheesy Fiesta Potatoes, Nacho Fries or cinnamon twists.

If that sounds like a meal for three…agreed! But it’s still a solid deal! Taco Bell’s other Digital Exclusive is the Drinks Party Pack which will cost you $4 and includes any combination of four medium fountain drinks. Both deals together get you a full-blown meal for several people for under $30. Not bad!

Find your nearest Taco Bell here.

Many iconic bits play out in this little-known show called The Simpsons, and it would take about 752 episodes to explain them all. Some of them are even “predicting” things that “haven’t happened” yet but that’s for a different time. Back when the show was still in its teen years, there was a frequent joke that involved Homer literally strangling his son Bart. And that’s…the joke. Comedy can be so easy.

But maybe you’ve noticed that America’s favorite sitcom father has not been strangling his ten-year-old child as of late and began to wonder why that is. Good for you, looking out for Bart.

In a recent episode of The Simpsons, Homer mentions that he doesn’t “do that anymore” in regards to strangling his prepubescent son because “times have changed.” And even though he only just mentioned it in season 35, Homer has been laying off the abuse for years now! So you can rest easy.

The last time Homer did this little strangling stunt was in season 31 (2019-2020) so maybe the state of the world taught the man to be a little kinder. Or maybe he just lost his upper arm strength. Who really knows, but the topic has been breached before. In a season 22 episodes (from 2011 because this show is never going to end) Homer learns how to parent without getting violent. It only took him another decade to implement it, but, hey, that’s better than whatever is going on over there on Family Guy.

(Via IGN)

Only two weeks have passed since Dreamville Festival announced its 2024 dates, but it’s never too early to start planning. While the festival’s headliners haven’t been announced yet, the bulk of the lineup is pretty easy to predict, and fans of J. Cole and his labelmates like Ari Lennox, Bas, Earthgang, and JID are undoubtedly already looking forward to finding who’ll be joining them at next year’s show.

Of course, planning to attend means budgeting the trip ahead of time — which means knowing how much tickets cost. Presale tickets go on sale tomorrow (November 7) with the public sale beginning Friday (11/10) at 10 am, so it’s probably worth knowing what the impact on wallets could be.

How Much Are Dreamville Fest 2024 Tickets?

Judging from the prices of this year’s tickets, fans should expect to pay at least $249 for general admission tickets. Meanwhile, GA + packages this year started at $499, junior varsity VIP packages started at $749, varsity VIP packages started at $999, and most valuable player VIP packages started at $1,499. Unless there’s a drastic leap from last year, it’s probably fair to assume next year’s prices will be similar (we’ll update this post when we know for sure).

One thing’s for certain, though: It’s bound to be worth the price of admission as J. Cole has proven a masterful curator. Look no further than Dreamville Fest 2023, when headliner Drake brought out a plethora of special guests and performers like Burna Boy, Summer Walker impressed.

Dreamville Festival 2024 will take place on April 6 and 7. Get more info here.

Dreamville Festival couldn’t possibly fit its heavy-hitting performers on one marquee for its 2023 staging in early April. J. Cole, Drake, Usher, and Burna Boy shared headlining duties, while Drake welcomed 21 Savage, GloRilla, Lil Uzi Vert, and Lil Wayne during his set. That’s before mentioning Dreamville staples like Ari Lennox, Bas, and JID.

All of which is to say, who knows what Dreamville bosses J. Cole and Ibrahim “Ib” Hamad have in store for the 2024 Dreamville Festival, but we at least know when and where it will return to Raleigh, North Carolina: April 6 and 7, 2024.

According to a press release, “An early-bird ticket sale for the general public” is scheduled for Friday, November 10, but the 2024 pre-sale begins on Tuesday, November 7, at 10 a.m. EST “for fans who are newsletter subscribers.” Dreamville additionally posted instructions to Instagram this morning (November 6), writing, “Text DREAMVILLE to 68624 and be the first to get your presale password. Public on sale starts Friday at 10am ET at Dreamvillefest.com Disclaimer: fees are included in this year’s ticket pricing, so you’ll be able to see the full amount up front! (before taxes, if applicable)”

If you visit the official Dreamville Festival website, you’re immediately prompted to sign up for festival updates. Ticketing information is also provided, including details about two general admission packages, three VIP packages — JV, Varsity, and MVP — and hotel options. Chase cardholders “will have early access to GA, GA+, and all VIP-tiered tickets” beginning on Wednesday, November 8, at 10 a.m. EST.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon returns this week with a slate of guests including Brian Cox, Eric Idle, Jared Leto, John Oliver, and Please Don’t Destroy. The musical guests include AJR, Black Pumas, Jung Kook, Maren Morris, and Rick Ross & Meek Mill. You can check out more on the musical guests for the week of November 6 – November 10 below.

Jung Kook – November 6

The K-pop star recently released his debut solo album Golden on Big Hit as his usual band, BTS, remains on hiatus thanks to its older members’ mandatory military service. The album features the singles “3D,” “Seven,” and “Standing Next To You,” any of which would make for strong performances.

Marren Morris – November 7

The Texan country singer is a little under two months removed from the release of her newest project, The Bridge, which features “The Tree.” She’ll be joined by fellow country breakouts Mickey Guyton and Brittney Spencer.

Black Pumas – November 8

The psych-soul band dropped their second studio album, Chronicles Of A Diamond, on October 27, supported by the single “More Than A Love Song.”

AJR – November 9

The brother band is promoting their upcoming fifth studio album, The Maybe Man, which drops this Friday, November 10. They’ve released a slew of singles, including “I Won’t,” “The DJ Is Crying for Help,” “The Dumb Song,” and “Yes I’m a Mess”

Rick Ross & Meek Mill – November 10

RUH! For the first MMG release under the label’s new partnership with Gamma will be the joint album between the label’s head Rick Ross and his longtime protege, Meek Mill. Too Good To Be True is out on November 10.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

When Zack Snyder said he was building a cinematic universe on Netflix, he wasn’t kidding around. According to a new interview, Snyder has revealed that his upcoming sci-fi epic, Rebel Moon, is surprisingly set in the same universe as his 2021 zombie thriller, Army of the Dead.

We say surprising because Army of the Dead is set in Las Vegas while Rebel Moon takes place in a fictional galaxy way the heck out in space. The two couldn’t be further apart, but Snyder has opened up about how the films are connected even though that link would have been shown in an animated series that never got completed.

“Army of the Dead has a pretty vast mythology that never made it into the movie. There’s actually a character from Rebel Moon in the Army of the Dead animated series that we never did,” Snyder told Total Film. That series was called Army of the Dead: Lost Vegas, but it never saw the light of day. However, if it did, there would have been a visible connection to Snyder’s upcoming sci-fi film.

“At one point in the show, they go through a portal into another dimension, and there are characters in that other dimension that they come across,” Snyder said, “In Rebel Moon, they’re in this bar, and one of the aliens is one of the characters from the animatic. So it’s definitely a shared universe.”

Here’s the official synopsis for Rebel Moon:

When a peaceful colony on the edge of a galaxy finds itself threatened by the armies of a tyrannical ruling force, Kora (Sofia Boutella), a mysterious stranger living among the villagers, becomes their best hope for survival. Tasked with finding trained fighters who will unite with her in making an impossible stand against the Mother World, Kora assembles a small band of warriors — outsiders, insurgents, peasants and orphans of war from different worlds who share a common need for redemption and revenge.

As the shadow of an entire Realm bears down on the unlikeliest of moons, a battle over the fate of a galaxy is waged, and in the process, a new army of heroes is formed.

Rebel Moon: Part One – A Child of Fire premieres December 22 on Netflix.

(Via Total Film)

The Toronto Raptors pulled off a massive comeback on Sunday evening in San Antonio, as they erased a 22-point deficit to force overtime and, ultimately, pull away to a 123-116 win in the extra period.

Scottie Barnes led the way in the comeback with 30 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists, with most of his production coming in the second half as he took over. Helping the cause were Dennis Schroder and OG Anunoby, who each had 24 points to help lift the Raptors to a needed win on the road. Anunoby could’ve had 29 points if not for a pair of outrageous blocks from Spurs star rookie Victor Wembanyama, who had five blocks total on the night (along with 20 points and nine rebounds).

The first Wemby block on OG came on a drive to the rim where Anunoby thought he’d pushed the young Frenchman far enough on the other side of the basket to use the rim as protection — he had not (12 second mark of the first vid below) — and the second was one of the hilarious closeout blocks Wembanyama has already become known for on three-pointers, blocking a corner three that was well off the fingertips of Anunoby when he got to it.

Because Toronto got the win, Anunoby was in good spirits about those blocks after the game and had a very funny response when asked about them, as he was unable to really explain what happened other than saying Wembanyama is just “too tall.”

This is the general sentiment of most people, and specifically the fact that Wembanyama is 7’4 with crazy long arms and moves as well as he does. That’s the thing that separates him from any other players that have come into the league at that height. Kevin Garnett, who is all in on the young star, has noted that it used to be guys that size moved “like oak trees” but Wemby moves like a guard with his fluidity, and it makes his length even more terrifying to deal with.

Anunoby is not the first and will certainly not be the last to learn that Victor is “too tall” this season, and Wembanyama’s reputation as a shot blocker already has grown to have the respect of everyone that plays against him.

Dua Lipa will drop her highly anticipated single “Houdini” on Thursday, November 9, and while Harry Houdini is a famed escape artist, Lipa’s most loyal fans are hoping to be chosen for the ultimate act of escapism. On Monday morning, November 6, Lipa announced “three surprise launch events for ‘Houdini’ in London, Los Angeles, and Tokyo” across her social media accounts.

“The first one’s going to be in my hometown, London, this Thursday!!! [three anatomical heart emojis]” Lipa wrote. “I’m going to be inviting down some of my fans from the UK and around Europe, so keep your eyes peeled [lock-and-key emoji].”

The launch events are billed as “Catch Me Or I Go…” Lipa’s Los Angeles launch event is scheduled for Tuesday, November 14, followed by Tokyo on Monday, November 20.

In August, Lipa starred in a spread for The New York Times’ T Magazine and confirmed that her highly anticipated third studio album is due out in 2024. Kurt Soller, the profile’s author, offered more context, as excerpted below:

“The next record will still be pop, she says, lest her ‘fans have a meltdown.’ She doesn’t want to ‘alienate’ them, although she’s developing a new sound that may be informed less by the house and disco beats beneath songs like ‘Physical’ and ‘Hallucinate’ than by 1970s-era psychedelia. She’s working with a smaller group of songwriting collaborators, supposedly including Kevin Parker of the Australian psych-rock band Tame Impala, a rumor she all but confirms by denying: ‘I don’t know what you’re talking about,’ she says, then looks away and laughs a little. Lipa’s dressed — almost studiously — in pop star-off-duty drag: Ugg slip-ons, baggy white jeans, an old Elton John T-shirt, a few diamond-encrusted hoops in each ear.”

In early October, the three-time Grammy winner appeared to officially commence her “DL3” rollout by wiping all of her social media feeds and updating her profile icon and header images, and “Houdini” was unveiled just days ago.

Dua Lipa is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Jelly Roll is rolling through the late-night television circuit in October. He stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on October 3, the first week back on air post-WGA strike. On Monday, October 30, Jelly Roll performed “Wild Ones” with Jessie Murph on Jimmy Kimmel Live! And the country/rap hybrid artist will return to Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week. Why not?

Below are the musical guests scheduled for Jimmy Kimmel Live! this week (November 6 to 10).

Jordan Davis — Monday, November 6

While the guests are Magic Johnson and Chef José Andrés, Jordan Davis will musically kick the week off — setting the stage for his performance at the 57th annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 8. The country artist’s “Next Thing You Know” is nominated three times: Single Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Music Video Of The Year (as noted by Billboard).

Saint Harison — Tuesday, November 7

Saint Harison will play his first of four sold-out US dates on Wednesday, November 8, but first, he’s hitting the Jimmy Kimmel Live! stage on Tuesday, November 7.

Luke Grimes, Jelly Roll — Wednesday, November 8

Luke Grimes will sit on the couch with Kimmel as well as serve as a musical guest alongside Jelly Roll for Wednesday’s (November 8) show. Grimes might be best known for his starring role on Yellowstone, but he released his debut EP, Pain Pills Or Pews — produced by Dave Cobb — on October 20. And yeah, Jelly Roll is coming back for Jimmy Kimmel Live! seconds, as we already mentioned.

Lauren Daigle — Thursday, November 9

Formula 1 star Daniel Ricciardo will chat with Kimmel, and Lauren Daigle will perform. The contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and two-time Grammy winner released her self-titled album in September.

Travis Scott’s two weeks into his Utopia: Circus Maximus Tour and on his way to Seattle after playing Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium in Inglewood over the weekend. During the show, he was joined onstage by a very special guest: his daughter Stormi, who clutched his hand while joining him on one of his stage’s massive asteroids as it floated over the audience and he performed “Mafia” from his new album. Say what you want about his past reckless performances, but he certainly seems like a conscientious parent here, with Stormi’s ears protected by noise-dampening headphones.

Now that Travis has dropped his long-awaited comeback album and its accompanying tour, he appears to be a hotly-demanded feature artist yet again, joining Offset on his single “Say My Grace” and teaming up with Kid Cudi and Pharrell for “At The Party.”

You can see the remaining Utopia Tour dates below.

11/08 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
11/10 — Vancouver, British Columbia @ Rogers Arena
11/12 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center
11/13 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center *
11/15 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center
11/18 — Tulsa, OK @ Bok Center
11/21 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
11/22 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center *
11/25 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
11/27 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
11/29 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center *
12/01 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena *
12/04 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
12/06 — Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
12/08 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
12/10 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
12/12 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
12/15 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
12/18 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
12/19 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center *
12/21 — New York City, NY @ Madison Square Garden
12/22 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden *
12/23 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
12/26 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
12/28 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena *
12/29 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena