If the Swifties were riled up at the thought of Matty Healy writing a book, then they may need to brace themselves for his latest remarks.

On October 22, Matty Healy stopped by Doomscroll to chat with host Joshua Citarella about pop culture in the 21st century (as the episode’s title graciously simplified). However, during the conversation The 1975 frontman seems to had subtly inserted one of the most notable pop stars, Taylor Swift, who just so happens to be his rumored ex-girlfriend.

When discussing his new music (around the 2 hour and 21 minute mark) and themes he wanted to explore, Matty made it clear that he’s interested in getting consumed by or indebted to his spike in popularity.

“Last year I became a way more well-known public figure for loads of different reasons,” he said. “The only reason that I was interested in is what I was doing. I think that a lot of artists, they become very interested in their lore, or they become interested in the things that have happened outside of their art that people know about, and they want to address that, and fair enough.”

Users online believe Matty’s remarks are a direct jab about Swift given the inspiration behind a lot of her lyrics are recent event. He further fan those flames by saying: “Honestly, I would kind of just be lying if I made a record about, I don’t know, all the stuff that was said about me or my casual romantic liaisons — or whatever it may be that I’ve kind of become known for just because I was famous.”

For Matty’s that is where is now drawing the line, adding: “That’s an obvious thing to draw from, and I’m just not interested in [it]. The idea of making a record about something that personally happened to me, that by the time I put it out is gonna be, like, two years old… I see people doing that as well, and it’s not interesting.”

The pair have both moved on to other romantic partners (Matty is engaged to Gabbriette Bechtel and Swift is coupled up with Travis Kelce) but they seem to still serve as each other’s creative fuel.

Watch Matty Healy’s appearance on Doomscroll hosted by Joshua Citarella above.

Yesterday (October 25), UPROXX cover star Latto launched her Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour. Despite the beautiful weather in Tampa, Florida, a storm seems to be brewing within Latto’s tour crew.

In a video circulating (viewable here) among the “Georgia Peach” rapper’s fan pages, Latto expressed her pleasure with the Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour‘s opening night at Yuengling Center. While this clip doesn’t show on any of Latto’s social media pages, supporters believe the behind-the-scenes vlog was a “post and delete” based on the visual matching the background of other uploads.

“Show was a hot mess,” she said. “Could’ve been worse. But, hey baby, what can you do. I did my job.”

However, Latto went on to reassure fans that she is going to have a long chat with the technical hands involved with the North American run. “I did my job,” she said. “[The] lighting [crew is] getting cussed out. [The] video [crew is] getting cussed out. [The] wardrobe [team is] getting cussed out.”

Although Latto didn’t feel the set was up to her standards that didn’t stop fans show showering her with gifts. In the video, she went on to showcase several items given to her including a customized photo in decked out framing. On her Instagram stories, she shared a photo of a miniature teddy bear sporting a “Big Mama better” t-shirt.

Latto’s next performance is set to take place on Sunday, October 27 in Tennessee at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. Ticket holders are hoping all production hiccups are worked out by then.

UPROXX cover star Latto is officially taking her act on the road. Yesterday (October 25), the “Brokey” rapper launched her North American Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour in a quest to prove in UPROXX’s hip-hop editor Aaron Williams’ words, she should be “a bigger star.”

The Rhythm + Flow host kicked things off in Tampa, Florida at the Yuengling Center. Several dozens of cities still to be conquered ticket holders want to know what they should expect from Latto’s headlining set. Thanks to one user to TikTok, at least they will have an idea of the Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour setlist. Continue below for the working setlist, remaining tour dates, and official promotional poster.

Latto’s Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour Setlist

1. “Georgia Peach”
2. “There She Go”
3. “Housekeeping Knows”
4. “Back Outside”
5. “H&M”
6. “Blick Sum”
7. “Settle Down”
8. “B*tch From Da Souf”
9. “Muwop ”
10. “Cooper Cove”
11. “Nasty Nasty”
12. “Another Nasty Song”
13. “Liquor”
14. “Look What You Did”
15. “Prized Possession”
16. “S/o To Me”
17. “Brokey”
18. “Sunday Service”
19. “Chicken Grease”
20. “Put It On The Floor”
21. “Big Mama”

Latto’s 2024 Tour Dates: Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour

10/27 — Nashville, TN @ Nashville Municipal Auditorium
10/28 — Washington, DC @ The Anthem
10/29 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
10/31 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
11/01 — Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center
11/03 — Bridgeport, CT @ Total Mortgage Arena
11/04 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
11/07 — Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
11/11 — Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
11/12 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
11/15 — Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
11/16 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
11/17 — Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
11/21 — San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
11/25 — Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
11/26 — Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum
11/29 — San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
12/01 — Inglewood, CA @ YouTube Theater
12/04 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
12/05 — Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl
12/07 — Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

Latto’s Sugar Honey Iced Tea Tour poster

Sugar Honey Iced Tea is out now via RCA Records. You can find more information here.

Yesterday (October 25), Chappell Roan ditched her Sweat Tour disguise to attend Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS World Tour film screening at NYA East in Los Angeles, California. But as the “Hot To Go” singer walked the premiere’s festive purple carpet, Chappell Roan found herself face-to-face with a not-so-friendly blast from her recent past.

As the pop star changed poses for the on-site photographers, Chappell Roan noticed the camera person whom she had a past dusk up with. After spotting them in the crowd, Chappell Roan rushed over to demand an apology following their “rude” behavior. In the clip (viewable here courtesy of Pop Crave), Chappell Roan can be heard saying: “You yelled at me at the Grammy party. Yes, I remember. You were so rude to me. And I deserve an apology for that. You need to apologize to me.”

It is unclear if the working professional gave into Chappell Roan’s request as the video cuts off after her statement. While users online believe this photographer was the same individual from a viral red carpet exchange at the 2024 MTV VMAs, that incident took place in September. Based on Chappell Roan’s comments this is a separate matter surrounding the 2024 Grammys, which were held February.

Chappell Roan is enforcing boundaries with fans and media professionals alike.

Grateful Dead fans are in deep mourning. Yesterday (October 25), a representative for the band took to their official Instagram page to announce that founding bassist Phil Lesh had died at the age of 84.

As tribute poured out from users online, Lesh’s surviving bandmates Bob Weir, Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann, and even the family of late member Jerry Garcia penned heartfelt messages.

“[Lesh] introduced me (and us) to the wonders of modern classical music, with its textures and developments, which we soon tried our hands at incorporating into what we had to offer,” wrote Bob Weir.

Mickey Hart spoke to their sibling-like relationship, writing: “[Lesh was] bigger than life, at the very center of the band and my ears, filling my brain with waves of bass.”

Bill Kreutzmann echoed Hart’s family sentiments, penning: “[Lesh] wasn’t just like a brother to me — he was like an older brother. A roommate. A bandmate. A mentor.”

The family of Jerry Garcia shared their condolences, writing: “[We] will miss his sharply dry humor, wry smiles and brilliant insights.”

In an initial joint statement, Mickey, Billy and Bobby mustered up the words to break the gutting news to the world, writing: “Today we lost a brother. Our hearts and love go out to Jill Lesh, Brian and Grahame. Phil Lesh was irreplaceable. In one note from the Phil Zone, you could hear and feel the world being born. His bass flowed like a river would flow. It went where the muse took it. He was an explorer of inner and outer space who just happened to play bass. He was a circumnavigator of formerly unknown musical worlds.”

For weeks, rumors of a Beyoncé performance in connection with Vice President Kamala Harris flooded online chats. Yesterday (October 25), the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer final took to the stage of Harris’ presidential campaign rally in Houston. But instead of a hip shaking set, she released Sasha Fierce for another reason.

Beyoncé, alongside her Destiny’s Child sister in music Kelly Rowland, the entertainment powerhouses and proud Houston natives threw their support behind Kamala Harris’ stance on women’s bodily autonomy.

Rowland kick things off with a rousing speech (viewable here). “We are grabbing back the pen,” she said. “Houston, you already had a hand in creating ‘Destiny.’ So do what you do and do this thing again.”

Beyoncé followed that momentum with an equally inspirational speech (viewable here). “I’m not here as a celebrity, I’m not here as a politician. I’m here as a mother,” she said. “A mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we’re not divided. Imagine our daughters growing up seeing what’s possible with no ceilings, no limitations. We must vote, and we need you.”

Texas is sure to be a battleground state in this tight presidential election between former president Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. With the 2024 election around the corner the public will learn if the sea of celebrity endorsements on each side were effective (or not).

The enduring Scream franchise’s appeal lingers to such a degree that Drew Barrymore recently mused about her character somehow surviving being the first Ghostface victim. Can you imagine Casey making a come back at this stage after those injuries? She had to be trolling, but then again, we have seen Barrymore portray a zombie, and this is the second time this week that I’ve referenced Santa Clarita Diet in passing. That must mean that it’s time to cut the chit chat and hop into what we can expect from Scream 7.

Plot

Spyglass Media Group and Paramount Pictures have kept their lips zipped on the plot front, although we can infer from the extensive shuffling of directors (Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett being replaced by Kevin Williamson) and cast (detailed below) that this installment should feel decidedly different than what arrived in the past few movies.

We do know that Neve Campbell’s Sidney Prescott is back in Final Girl form, and the Carpenter sisters are MIA. That last detail is down to Melissa Barrera being fired from Spyglass over (and this is an oversimplification of the issue) her social media postings on the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Then Jenna Ortega left the project for complex reasons, possibly due to salary issues or a scheduling conflict. So, there shall be no more Sam or Tara, which is awkward considering how much this franchise favors ongoing stories.

Yet although the plot remains a mystery, other than knowing that a Ghostface (or multiple Ghostfaces) will embark upon another killing spree, a script clearly exists with Neve Campbell teasing those goods on Instagram. Likewise, Campbell revealed to Indiewire that filming will begin in December. With that, let’s move onto more specifics on the casting front.

Cast

Heck, the surviving core four might not be present at all with both Barrera and Ortega gone and both Mason Gooding (Chad) and Jasmin Savoy Brown (Mindy Meeks-Martin) unconfirmed for Scream 7.

Who will definitely be back? Neve Campbell, obviously, following a high-profile salary dispute that left her feeling “undervalued.” Everything changed in March when Campbell announced that the only thing that could thrill her more about returning would be if Wes Craven was still alive and involved. Still, she “dreamt for many years of how amazing it would be to make one of these movies with Kevin Williamson at the helm. And now it’s happening.”

Likewise, Courteney Cox will return as Gail Weathers, and she told People that the world wants to see Deputy Dewey Riley (portrayed by David Arquette) to return, too, despite him dying in the fifth movie. “Dewey is so loved by Scream fans. They have to figure it out,” she insisted. Alright?

Additionally, Patrick Dempsey revealed (to TODAY via Entertainment Weekly) that he’s in talks to reprise his role as Sidney’s husband, Mark Kincaid, for the first time since Scream 3. He added, “I’m waiting on the script. There has been a conversation about it … so we’ll see what happens.” In other words, we’ve got more ambiguity.

Release Date

Mark your calendars for February 27, 2026.

Trailer

Since no trailer exists, and everybody remembers the most effective scenes (with Drew Barrymore and Rose McGowan) in the first film, we’re going to roll with recency bias and relive Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega’s bodega scene.

Additionally, watching the franchise nearly lose Courteney Cox’s Gail Weathers was a nail biter.

We’re getting closer to Rick and Morty, forever and forever, a hundred years.

The Adult Swim animated series was renewed through season 12, meaning it will be on until at least 2029. By then, the episode count will be around 120. Still a ways off from The Simpsons, South Park, and even Bob’s Burgers, but it’s not bad for a show about a drunk scientist and his nervous grandson.

Here’s everything we know about the next season of Rick and Morty, season 8, including plot details and whether there’s a premiere date.

Plot

Rick and Morty showrunner Scott Marder is aiming for season 8 to have “a cool balance of silly and one-up canonical stuff. That’s the stuff I want as a fan. And that’s the stuff that [co-creator Dan] Harmon and I work on all jammed together,” he told Variety. “I’m really proud of these last couple of seasons; they’re sort of the perfect blend of what I look for as a fan.” He also confirmed that Evil Morty will be back. “We can expect to see him in the future. We certainly have plans and grand designs with him, for sure,” Marder teased.

He had more to say in an interview with Gizmodo:

“I could have confidently told you when we were going to see it before all the strikes this year sort of pushing everything. I can tell you that we’re working on them all right now. We’ve got a plan, we’ve got a plan for some things up through season 10 already. So there are a lot of chess pieces that are moving, and I’m excited for everyone to see where they fall.”

The Rick and Morty crew — including Marder, Harmon, and stars Ian Cardoni, Harry Belden, Sarah Chalke, Spencer Grammer, and Chris Parnell — recently shared details about season 8 at New York Comic-Con. According to Comic Book, Grammer and Parnell teased “both a Summer specific and Jerry specific episode,” while everyone had nice things to say about Cardoni and Belden, who took over as the voices of Rick and Morty following Justin Roiland’s firing.

“They’re just so good, and also, I just love their story so much,” Chalke said. “They were actually fans of the show. The fact that they had done the Rick and Morty voice impressions in their college dorms… they were actually rehearsing this whole time for this moment. You couldn’t find two nicer, funnier human beings.” Parnell added, “My first thing was, ‘Are they really gonna sound like them?’ But then, when I heard them… you couldn’t ask for anything better.”

Cast

All the voice cast regulars will be back, including Ian Cardoni as Rick, Harry Belden as Morty, Chris Parnell as Jerry, Sarah Chalke as Beth, and Spencer Grammer as Summer. The guest stars are currently “TBA.” Maybe we can get a Solar Opposites crossover with Dan Stevens?

Release Date

Rick and Morty season 8 won’t premiere until 2025, which is also when another very funny Adult Swim animated series is expected to return.

Trailer

Below, you can watch the first (partially animated) look at Rick and Morty season 8.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a 1-0 lead in the World Series thanks to the sweet swing of Freddie Freeman. The former MVP hit an absolute tank to right field with the Yankees leading 3-2 with two outs in the bottom of the 10th and the bases loaded, giving the Dodgers a 6-3 win that had all of Los Angeles going crazy.

Freeman’s blast was just the third walk-off home run in World Series history for a team that was trailing, joining Joe Carter in 1993 and Kirk Gibson in 1988 (also for the Dodgers). It was a gut-wrenching way for the Yankees to lose, as Aaron Boone turned to Nestor Cortes who hadn’t pitched in a full month to get them out of a 10th inning jam, saw him pop up Shohei Ohtani on one pitch, intentionally walk Mookie Betts, and then give up a home run that is going to live in MLB lore forever.

However, the Yankees and their fans weren’t the only ones left fuming after Freeman deposited a ball into the Dodger Stadium bleachers, as those who bet the Under 8.5 in Game 1 found themselves dealing with an all-time bad beat. All they needed was an out or a hit that stayed in the yard to get home, but instead the one thing that couldn’t happen happened when Freeman hit a ball to the moon — after walking Betts to load the bases and bring the Over into play.

The Best New Hip-Hop This Week includes albums, videos, and songs from Megan Thee Stallion, Tyler The Creator, and Leikeli47.

What a busy week! While the year might be wrapping up soon, it looks like hip-hop is sending 2024 out with a bang.

Just days after announcing the impending release of his new album, Chromakopia, Tyler The Creator dropped off the video for “Noid,” giving fans a glimpse at his latest musical direction:

Lil Yachty dropped not one, not two, but three new music videos, including the controversial “We Ball Forever”:

Not to be outdone, Aminé released two singles of his own, including the Smino collab, “Passenger Princess”:

Saba & No ID continued to tease their upcoming collab album with “How To Impress God“:

And Leikeli47 shocked the world with a face reveal in the video for “450” from her upcoming fourth album, Lei Keli Ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only

Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending October 25, 2024.

Albums/EPs/Mixtapes

Che Noir — The Lotus Child

Buffalo native Che Noir has long been one of the names I always look out for on New Music Friday, but this one is extra special. Not only is it her first full solo album in two years, but she also produced the entire project herself, releasing it independently through her own Poetic Movement, Inc. Like many of the releases from the region, it’s a soulful, bar-heavy affair, but it’s also personal and introspective, including collaborations from fellow rap pioneers Rapsody and Jack Davey. Don’t overlook this one.

DC The Don — Rebirth

The basketball player turned rapper tries on a new direction for his latest, combining punky alt-rock with anthemic raps (think Kanye’s “Black Skinhead”) and the result isn’t half bad. While he’s not quite as dark as Travis Scott or inspirational as Kid Cudi, there’s a likeable earnestness to his “split the difference”/Kanye-lite approach, and hey… he’s way less problematic than two-thirds of his major inspirations. That’s gotta count for something.

Hunxho — Thank God

Pain rap by way of Atlanta rapper Hunxho has always been a little more compelling than the average for some reason. Maybe it’s Hunxho’s world-weary vocals or maybe it’s his open admission that he is so over the street life his raps express, but he feels a little more … down to earth, perhaps. Where so many of his peers are willing to become cartoon caricatures of themselves, Hunxho is bluntly honest about just how un-fun this stuff can be. Also, I’m a sucker for a Big Rube interlude, and Hunxho sneakily slips one in at the end of the second track.

Megan Thee Stallion — Megan: Act II

As strong as the first half of Thee Stallion’s self-titled project was this spring, this extended reissue — which adds another 13 tracks (i.e., a whole new full-length album) — is even stronger. Opening with a stand-up Houston block beater, then goes on a rampage, throwing a few more nails at the coffins of those who threw shots at her over the past few years (for those keeping track, she’s standing tall at 3-0, sorry Drake, sorry Nicki, go to hell, Tory). “Roc Steady” is the hit here, sampling Ciara’s “Goodies” and adding a fire verse from Flo Milli. If it had hit during the summer months, you’d be sick of it by now.

Samara Cyn — The Drive Home

I’ve been keeping track of this rising star since early this year, so if you’re late to the bandwagon, blame yourself for not listening to me. Bearing a strong stylistic resemblance to another Tennessee rapper, Isaiah Rashad, Samara Cyn is a vivid songwriter with a gift for melodic raps, hypnotic chants, and emotive lyricism that draws the listener in. If you liked Doechii’s standout debut earlier this year, Samara Cyn is one of those you should be checking for, as well.

Singles/Videos

Gucci Mane — “You Don’t Love Me” Feat. Sexyy Red

Sexyy Red is officially outta here. Not that she needed it, but that Gucci Mane co-sign is a surefire sign of longevity for the St. Louis Rapper. A threatening Goldwrist beat offers a slightly different backdrop for the two rapper to spit some dismissive but mellow boasts, as opposed to the high-energy stuff Sexyy is mostly known for.

Kyle — “Good Neck”

The West Coast rapper might have a nice-guy image, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t capable of enjoying the more carnal aspects of life — or making a startlingly lyrical, tongue-in-cheek anthem about it.

Lady London — “Brand New”

You know what’s fun? When folks get whacked on social media and actually learn a lesson. After taking his licks over his “pussy rap” comments a few years ago, Hitmaka puts his production where his Twitter fingers were, giving Lady London a murky beat to show off her intricate rhyme schemes and flex her newfound trappings of wealth.

Sa-Roc — “Amazing Grace”

Half-autobiographical, half-boastful, the Rhymesayers rapper’s latest should satisfy those fans who say they want to hear women in rap spit different subjects. And hey, even fans of party rap may find something to enjoy in Sa-Roc’s sinuous rhyme schemes and breathtaking breath control.