Following an explosive report from The Hollywood Reporter that seemingly revealed James Gunn‘s plans to free the DC Universe from shackles of the Zack Snyder films (a.k.a. the Snyderverse), Gunn has been doing his best to both set the record straight and prepare fans for big changes to come. While Gunn acknowledged that some of the information in the THR article is true, he also said that “some of is not true” and “some of it we haven’t decided yet whether it’s true or not.” In short, Gunn and his co-DC Studios Peter Safran are still figuring things out.
One of those things is apparently what to do with Superman. According to THR, Henry Cavill’s Man of Steel return is not set in stone despite his end-credits cameo in Black Adam, a character who might also be on the chopping block. However, over the weekend, Gunn alleviated some fans’ concerns by revealing that getting Superman on track is at the top of his list.
“Hey James, please tell us if we are gonna see a Superman? We’ve been starved of the greatest comic book character on the big screen for ages!” a fan asked, to which Gunn replied. “Yes of course. Superman is a huge priority, if not the biggest priority.”
Yes of course. Superman is a huge priority, if not the biggest priority.
Notably, Gunn did not say whether Superman would still be played by Cavill. In fact, Gunn’s silence on that issue is interesting. But what he did do is immediately swat down rumors that there’s any sort of bad blood. When asked to debunk a Twitter user who claimed Gunn “doesn’t like Henry Cavill,” the DC Studios chief responded, “Sure: False.”
After seeing Gunn’s response, the initial Twitter user fired back: “Even more ppl have reached out to me since you said this to tell me you really don’t like him. Just saying what I heard.” It did not go well for the rando.
“So weird. You seemed so plugged in!” Gunn replied. “Anyway, I just had forty people reach out to me to say you just got kicked out of your Mom’s basement. So sorry, man.”
So weird. You seemed so plugged in! Anyway, I just had forty people reach out to me to say you just got kicked out of your Mom’s basement. So sorry, man.
While Gunn was quick to debunk rumors that he doesn’t like Cavill, he was not so quick to calm fears that the actor would not be reprising his Superman role. Of course, Gunn could just be building up fan anticipation, or as he said, he honestly doesn’t know what’s going to happen as he charts a new course for the DC Cinematic Universe.
As temperatures plunge and the days grow ever darker, we tend to reach for whiskeys that are going to warm us up with every sip. And, in our opinion, it’s tough to beat the warming mix of sweetness and spice that you’ll find in a great bottle of rye. The best part? Contemporary rye whiskeys are so much more than just cracked black pepper bombs. While that spicy rye flavor is still a major note on the palate, modern rye whiskeys have so much more to offer drinkers. They are at turns herbal, floral, sweet, or grassy, depending on the rye percentage, barrels used, and time spent aging.
While rye whiskey is great on the rocks or mixed into a classic cocktail, the winter season (especially the holidays) is a time for sharing. A nice glass of rye whiskey, maybe neat, and great conversations with good friends are what the winter season is all about. To find these easy-drinking, complex, balanced rye whiskeys, we went to the professionals who bide their time behind the bar. We asked a handful of well-known bartenders and whiskey experts to tell us their favorite rye whiskeys to drink neat. Keep scrolling to see all of their picks.
Castle & Key Restoration Rye
Castle & Key
Jack Beguedou, bartender at Proof 192 in Omaha, Nebraska
Castle & Key Restoration Rye, this rye has a higher content than many other rye whiskeys on the market. At a robust 63% rye (20% malted barley and only 17% corn), this single-batch whiskey from the recently opened Castle & Key Distillery in Frankfort, Kentucky is known for its complex flavor profile.
Tasting Notes:
Toasted marshmallows, chocolate, toffee, wintry spices, and cinnamon toast crush.
Angel’s Envy Rye
Angel’s Envy
Vernice Reyes, bartender at Pívat Cigar Lounge in Rancho Mirage, California
I suggest drinking Redemption Rye straight. When I drink rye, I want to know that I am drinking rye. It is also one that can work neat or on the rocks and drinking it, either way, will give you a fantastic whiskey experience.
Tasting Notes:
The 95% rye in the mash bill makes Redemption Rye bold and spicy, with lovely citrus notes on the finish.
I think people really miss the mark on rye whiskey. I like rye whiskey that is not overly aged and maintains its spicy character. I always use the rye/white bread analogy to help describe my taste. My hands-down favorite is Michter’s US-1 Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Rye, especially with a cigar.
Tasting Notes:
With rich notes of black pepper and allspice, paired with its bold alcohol content, it should be a top-five rye in anyone’s cabinet.
WhistlePig 12-Year-Old Rye. Although it comes in at around the $100 price point, it’s worth every penny. After being aged 12 years in New American Oak, it’s finished in Madeira and Port casks simply to add more complexity and nuance of flavors. At 86 proof, it’s not so hot that it can’t be sipped right out of the bottle (delicious by the way), but two or three drops still make a big difference.
Tasting Notes:
A rich and creamy mouthfeel with excellent wood and spice notes throughout, dried apricot, dates and a sweet maple finish make this quite the roller coaster of flavors.
Russell’s Reserve 6-Year Rye is a fantastic daily sipper. It’s an affordable whiskey that drinks like a special occasion. At 90 proof, it sips just right without having to brace for impact.
Tasting Notes:
When sipped straight you get all the spice notes you’d look for in a great rye whisky but with more oaky sweetness and vanilla than you might expect.
Barrell Seagrass Rye
Barrell
Cosimo Bruno, beverage curator at Daxton Hotel in Birmingham, Michigan
A favorite rye whiskey to drink straight is the Barrell Seagrass. With it being finished in Martinique Rhum, Madeira, and apricot brandy barrels that lend a subtle sweetness that balances with some spice and oak finish.
Tasting Notes:
This well-balanced rye is perfect straight as it pairs nicely with light snacks sitting at home in your favorite leather chair or at the corner seat at your bar.
Willett Family Estate 4-Year-Old Rye
Willett
Heather Wibbels, managing director of Bourbon Women in Louisville
Willett Family Estate Rye is one of my favorites and has been for years. The age statement is slowly increasing from 2 to 3 to 4 years as time passes, but regardless of the age statement, Willett only releases when the spirit is ready.
Tasting Notes:
The incredible sweetness and mouthfeel from Willett ryes in addition to that lovely spice and herbal notes from it make it one that changes as you sip it in the glass.
In my opinion, if you’re going to sip rye, you should spend the money and spring for one of the Boss Hog iterations from Whistle Pig. My favorite is the 8th series Boss Hog, Lapulapu. The last two iterations of Boss Hog have been based on the voyages of Ferdinand Magellan and his circumnavigation of the globe. Lapulapu was the warrior king of the Philippine Islands and killed Magellan. This rye is finished in spiced rum barrels from the same island where Magellan died.
Tasting Notes:
With those spice rum barrels influencing the whiskey, it throws off these amazing hints of cinnamon and toasted pineapple in addition to the standard rye flavors. It’s unique. After ranting to just say “it’s unique” is a bit lackluster, but it’s really an experience that’s hard to express without tasting it yourself.
The best rye whiskey would have to be Jefferson’s Ocean Aged at Sea Rye. You can probably tell I have a bit of a sweet tooth, but this double barreled rye is unique and stands out because of its complex flavor profile.
Tasting Notes:
It has toffee, hints of tobacco, vanilla, cinnamon, and a sea salt finish. This Rye is truly delicious alone.
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Rye
Russell’s Reserve
Nicholas Bennett, beverage director at Porchlight in New York City
The bottle I always have on my bar at home is the Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel. It clocks in at 52% ABV, so I am not worried about having a second pour if I feel so inclined.
Tasting Notes:
It has a wonderful balance of vanilla and citrus, and on the nose and palate, I find absolutely fantastic.
New York Ragtime Rye Bottled in Bond
New York
Adam Montgomerie, bar manager at Hawksmoor in New York City
My favorite rye to drink straight is New York Distilling Company’s Ragtime Rye Bottled in Bond. NYDC is a small distillery based in Brooklyn, New York that makes very good quality whiskey using rye sourced within the state of New York.
Tasting Notes:
Toffee and vanilla are present alongside some dark cherry flavors and that spice that rye is so famous for is also there but in a slightly softer, more integrated way that makes it ideal for sipping. I’m so fond of this whiskey we’ve just collaborated with them to make a unique Hawksmoor Rye.
James Cameron has waited 13 years for this week. On Thursday, Avatar: The Way of Water, the sequel to the highest-grossing movie ever, comes out, and based on the early reactions, it sounds like every one of those 800 pages was worth it. Cameron was scheduled to be in attendance for the Hollywood premiere of The Way of Water on Monday night, but he had to drop out after testing positive for COVID-19.
Variety reports that “Cameron, who has not brought a film he directed to Hollywood’s backyard since 2009 when the game-changing Avatar debuted, is asymptomatic and feeling well, insiders said. He will continue to engage in publicity for the film, albeit virtually.” The director won’t be there, but the cast will, including Kate Winslet, Zoe Saldaña, Sam Worthington, Sigourney Weaver, Edie Falco, and Jemaine Clement. Maybe Jemaine can get his Flight of the Conchords partner Bret McKenzie to slip on a dirt-bike shirt and pretend to be Cameron. No one would notice this difference.
Cameron did attend the film’s world premiere in London last week. His latest opens this Friday and looks to close the year with a bang for distributor Disney. Reports have the opening weekend box office projections at $150 million minimum. The film also scored a release in China, bolstering its chances for profitability.
I’m happy that it’s Avatar week for them most of all:
The Avatar support group in How To with John Wilson made me like the movie and I haven’t even seen it. Hope they’re out there enjoying the rerelease pic.twitter.com/JsfbRAwU6W
It’s officially old news to talk about method acting. Nobody really cares if you spent three years perfecting an Elvis accent or sent a dead rat to your co-star in order to get into character. The next big trend in acting is to hold your breath for just long enough that you get the perfect shot, but not so long that you cut off airflow to your brain. It’s a very minuscule window, but it’s all the rage!
Kate Winslet was able to hold her breath for whopping seven minutes while filming Avatar 2,while her costar Sigourney Weaver clocked in at six and a half minutes. This blows Tom Cruise’s former record out of the water (literally!!!) and now women are at the forefront of the “holding your breath underwater” movement. Now, Jennifer Coolidge wants to get in on the competition… just so she can ask them how they do it.
[SPOILERS AHEAD FOR THE WHITE LOTUS]
Coolidge starred in The White Lotus and her character, unfortunately, met her end in the season finale. Her body was seen floating lifelessly for several painful seconds, which turned out to be one of the hardest things for Coolidge to shoot. “It’s just that you have to hold your breath for so long. And you get tired of doing it. You have to go a long period of time,” the actress said while speaking to Entertainment Weekly.
“I heard that Kate Winslet has out-competed Tom Cruise in the holding the breath the longest thing, I heard she can hold her breath for seven minutes or something like that. And boy, I would love to ask her how she did that,” Coolidge said, admitting that she was unable to hold her breath quite as long as they did. “When they say go under and hold your breath as long as you can, I go under and I’m like, ‘Okay, I’m done.’” Considering the fact that all she had to do was lay there and look dead, it worked out great.
Icon, the Colombian duo behind hits for Feid, are moving out from behind the producer’s console. On Friday (December 9), Icon released their hypnotic “Cinco” music video featuring rising singer-songwriter Maxiolly.
Icon includes Johan “Jowan” Esteban Espinosa and Andrés “Rolo” David Restrepo. The duo have helped globalize the sound of reggaeton music from Medellín, Colombia. Icon have worked with breakthrough Colombian star Feid since the beginning of his career. They were behind the hit “Normal” from his recent release Feliz Cumpleaños Ferxxo Te Pirateamos El Álbum. Icon have also produced music for CNCO, Thalia, and Lali.
In 2019, Icon launched as a musical act. Jowan and Rolo released their debut single “Difícil” alongside Lenny Tavárez and Darell. They scored another hit with “Como Lo Hiciste Ayer” featuring Pedro Capó and Reykon. This past year, Icon signed a new record contract with Warner Music Mexico. They returned as artists with “Enchule” alongside Beéle and Rios.
Proudly demonstrating reggaeton music from Medellín, Icon keep their song “Cinco” purely Colombian with Maxiolly in the mix. The nostalgia that Icon’s music with Feid evokes is taken to another level. Maxiolly sings about a magical night of love-making following a night in the club. His alluring voice makes their sensual lyrics all the more irresistible. Icon lives up to their name with this bedroom banger that feels timeless. In the “Cinco” video, the guys of Icon are at the forefront with Maxiolly.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
We’ve got a little less than two full weeks left of the holiday shopping season and if you’re consulting this list, it’s safe to say your search isn’t finished yet. Shopping for the music fan, the gym rat, and the vagabond in your life can be simple, but when it comes to sneakerhead and streetwear fanatics… where do you even begin? The world of streetwear is constantly shifting as old trends die out and get replaced by new trends (which are themselves remixed versions of old trends), which makes shopping for the fashionista in your life incredibly difficult. Few things will feel more embarrassing than picking up a gift you think is cool only for the giftee to respond with that old “oh, a [insert random gift here]… cool, cool.”
Luckily for you, we’ve been keeping our ears to the ground and paying attention to all the goings on in the world of streetwear so that you you can stay up on the next big movement. From the hottest brands right now, to dope accessories for streetwear fanatics to geek out on, we’ve collected all the gift-worthy products that are guaranteed to ‘wow’ the streetwear fanatic in your life. Once you’re done shopping our fashion guide, be sure to hit up our sneakerhead gift guide to complete the fit.
For this gift guide, we decided to focus both on specific products and the brands that are operating at the top of their game right now. Let’s dive in!
Supreme — Winter 2023 Collection
Supreme
Price: Varies ($238 for Geo Reversible WINDSTOPPER)
Supreme may not be the ultimate streetwear brand like it was ten years ago but the label still holds some pretty significant sway in the streetwear community so you can’t go wrong with shopping the latest winter 2023 collection. Whether you’re looking for jackets, sweaters, pants, or other basics, the latest collection is extensive and covers all the bases.
As our pick we’re shouting out the Geo Reversible WINDSTOPPED Fleece Jacket. Releasing in three colorways, this water-resistant poly ripstop jacket features a fleece all-over jacquard logo print outer and a GORE WINDSTOPPER interlining and is completely reversible, allowing your giftee to rock this jacket however they see fit. It’s like two gifts in one!
One of the finest and most sought-after streetwear brands operating right now is Jerry Lorenzo’s Fear of God, which routinely collaborates with Nike and Adidas and just released it’s own winter-themed collection dubbed Eternal. This is high-end luxury streetwear at its finest with high-quality pieces that dip well into the thousands. If that’s not your speed we strongly suggest something more conservative (but still expensive) like this cement-colored Fleece Hoodie.
Made from 100% fleece cotton from the USA, the Fleece Hoodie features a rib-knit collar, heavy-weight Eternal branding on the back, a plush double-layered hood, a kangaroo pocket, and a relaxed draping silhouette. It’s guaranteed to be the best sweater in your giftee’s collection.
If luxury streetwear isn’t your giftee’s aesthetic and they’re more about good old-fashioned skatewear, Palace is the brand for them. Think of the brand as a younger and more exciting Supreme based out of London with much more unisex offerings.
Our pick for this guide, the P-3B Baffle Parka is from the brand’s latest Winter 2022 collection. It is composed of nylon crinkle fabric with an adjustable hood and waist, fleece-lined hand pockets, and reflective 3M featherless baffles. It’s functional, fashionable, and sleek.
Slippers are an ideal holiday gift and while generally, they’re not the most exciting thing to open, people are guaranteed to get a lot of use out of them. But if you want to ensure the slippers you buy are scream-worthy, reach for Off-White’s Monogram-Print slippers which are easily the coolest slippers the giftee in your life will ever wear.
The slippers are a simple cotton-lined white and grey with the iconic Off-White logo printing across it’s silk outer and that recognizable red-orange tag that screams “Off-White.”
Even though not everyone is ready to admit it, Crocs are some of the most comfortable shoes you will ever wear. Ask anyone you see wearing Crocs and they’ll tell you that once they slipped on their first pair, it was all they ever wanted to wear. Ease the streetwear fanatic in your life into the world of Crocs by grabbing this special pair made in collaboration with famed streetwear designer Salehe Bembury.
The Pollex Clog takes the same comfortable build that made Crocs a streetwear staple with a much more stylish exoskeleton-inspired outer shell with a psychedelic swirling design. Every Pollex Clog colorway sells out instantly once they drop so you’ll have to pick this one up on the aftermarket, luckily the price varies from $70 to $400 depending on the color. Our pick is the near-white Stratus colorway, it strikes a nice middle ground between the more garish affordable pairs, and the most sought-after colorways.
Ask anyone who lives for side bags what their favorite brand is and they’ll tell you it’s Telfar. The shopping-style everyday bags are iconic and each time a new set of colors drops it’s an absolute event so be the hero of the holiday season by getting the streetwear lover in your life their very own Telfar.
Right now medium-sized bags from the latest Patent drop are on the aftermarket hovering around $400. The bag fits most laptops and features a double strap, embossed logo, magnetic snap closure, internal zip pockets, and faux leather and twilling lining.
If you’re looking for something supremely stylish for the hypebae in your life look no further than the Southern California-inspired by way of France brand Miaou. From corsets to mini-dresses, skirts, pants, and tops this brand features all sorts of stylish affordable high-end pieces but for our pick, we’re going with the piece that the brand first burst onto the fashion scene with, their legendary Tommy Pant.
Featuring plaid cotton sourced and woven in New York City, this yellow straight-leg trouser features grommet details, a zipper closure with a built-in chain belt, the Tommy Pant looks like something straight out of Clueless but updated for the modern age.
If the streetwear fanatic in your life also cares deeply about sustainability, you can’t go wrong shopping at LA-based brand Reformation. Reformation makes all of their pieces from low-impact materials, rescued deadstock fabrics, and repurposed vintage pieces while still managing to create pieces that are stylish and in-line with modern fashion trends.
Our pick for this guide is the Cropped Cashmere Turtle which drops in eight different colorways and features a cropped cut, loose sleeves, an unfinished hem, and a relaxed fit. The turtle neck is crafted entirely from cashmere, 90% of which is composed of recycled cashmere. Sustainability has never looked this stylish.
If you’re looking for a simple pullover hoodie that won’t break the bank, you can’t go wrong with The North Face’s Color Block Pullover from the brand’s latest winter 2022 collection. Featuring contrasting colors on the sleeves, body, and hem, this sweater is cut with a standard fit and features an embroidered North Face logo on the chest, kangaroo hand pockets, and Ragland sleeves for better mobility.
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones
Amazon
Price: $348
No streetwear fit is complete without a dope pair of headphones, and if you’re looking for a stylish over-ear pair that sports great sound quality and features noise-canceling technology, the Sony WH-1000XM5 is your best bet (without absolutely breaking the bank).
The wireless Bluetooth-enabled headphones have a 30-hour battery life, a comfortable lightweight design, quick charge technology, Alexa-enabled voice control, and a frequency range that spans from 20hz-40,000hz (wireless) that should have your music sounding pristine and three-dimensional no matter what sort of niche you’re into, from deep rumbling bass music, to high fidelity shrill hyperpop.
If the streetwear fanatic in your life is also obsessed with Drake you can’t go wrong with this OVO-branded bedroom door mini hoop and ball set. Featuring a durable steel rim with a shatterproof polycarbonate backboard, this door hoop sports an EVA foam padded bracket that’ll keep your door well protected and a printed OVO owl logo graphic and comes complete with a 5” Wilson branded rubber ball.
It’s the ideal gift for a college-bound streetwear-obsessed hypebeast.
If you’re really looking to splurge and you’re buying for a significant other (or you’re just flush with cash) reach for the hottest women’s luxury brand in streetwear, Miu Miu. Our pick for this guide is this jaw-droopingly beautiful cream-colored Mongolian Stole composed of dyed sheepskin fur with a 100% polyester lining. The stole sports a hood and a front hook closure and perfectly combines the look of streetwear with the build quality and attention to detail of the luxury fashion world.
Free & Easy always nails that cruisy, Cali 70s-era vibe so smoothly. But perhaps nowhere as well as here — with a cushy-cloud cloggy kick that can work as a house shoe and a lazy-day outdoor all-arounder. The problem with dense wool-lined slippers is that they feel sort of old, un-sexy, and often too casual. These are younger and cooler and just as comfy.
Obviously, the mantra “don’t trip” takes on a double meaning when it’s on a shoe and the cordroy vibes make this feel “of a different era,” in a fun way. If you have a giftee who loves the surfer style that these embody, they’ll be deeply grateful for these kicks. — Steve Bramucci, Life & Style Editor
I’m wearing this hoodie right now in blue. I also bought the purple and the green. It’s the perfect “all the time hoodie” for anyone who likes their logos scarce (me!). Better still, while many hoodies these days are either artificially distressed and look like sleep clothes OR hyper-stylized and look club-ready, this hoodie works all ways. With jeans it’s casual; with a suit it’s stylish; with track pants it’s perfect for the skate park or movie theater.
For me, it’s even look for a better hoodie when this balances cozyness with style so well. I don’t want to enblazon my whole ideology on my sweatshirt and also don’t need to have a $200 version of essentially the same thing. This is my pick for the “Goldlocks hoodie” and I feel confident that anyone who digs streetwear will be hyped to have it.
Note: Don’t sleep on the bolder colors. A nice punch of color really helps the streetwear fan stand out in a crowd of earth-tone wearing friends. — Steve Bramucci, Life & Style Editor
EDITOR’S PICK: Puma Winterized Ralph Men’s Basketball Jacket
Puma
Price: $125
This coat is so comfy while also standing out in the crowd. It’s just stylized enough to not feel generic and the details — from the zipper to the lining to the triple seam at the bottom — just feel so effortlessly cool. For me, as a streetwear fan, this feels like the sort of jacket that would show up in a movie and have me searching later for who made it.
This goes without saying (almost!) because the coat is made of sherpa-style fleece but dang — this this is very cozy. Great for a day hike, sled, or skate and an afternoon beer. Can go upmarket pretty quickly with the right jeans and perfect with a hoodie under if it really gets cold. If you’re looking to give a gift to someone who loves streetwear and needs a new coat, this is an absolute winner. — Steve Bramucci, Life & Style Editor
EDITOR’S PICK: PUMA x Lauren London Suede Women’s Sneakers
Puma
Price: $80
The classic Clyde, remixed by actress, model, and LA icon, Lauren London? Yeah, that’s a move to follow for sure. These Clydes are all earth tones with big, Compton Swap Meet style laces that speak to the city’s b-boy era.
I can go on but really, how much more do you need to know? These are fly!
Okay, one more thing. I bought them for my lady as an early holiday gift and she wore them with a dress, jeans, and a skirt in the span of a week. With more formal clothes, they kept her outfit young and cool; with chiller clothes, they made a strong statement. Yo, Puma, can we get a Men’s run of these? I want someone to buy a pair for me! — Steve Bramucci, Life & Style Editor
EDITOR’S PICK: Blublocker Polarized Orange Original Aviator Sunglasses
Blubocker
Price: $78
I have about ten pairs of sunnies and I wear these — my color is the tortoise shell — all. the. freaking. time. They’re iconic — making you feel like Paul Newman driving race cars in the mid-80s — while also fitting with the current streetwear scene. Unlike a cheap pair of sunglasses, these don’t get wobbly and weak. I bought my pair over the summer and they’re still nice and stiff, sitting perfectly on my face.
The visual clarity is so on point with these that I often wear them indoors for a few minutes before remembering to take them off. And the lightweight nature makes them ultra comfortable. If you buy them for a friend, they’ll be grateful at first and then increasingly so as they appreciate the durability and bask in the complements rolling in! — Steve Bramucci, Life & Style Editor
This dress is a streetwear staple in my mind. I bought it for my lady early and she wore it to our holiday party last week — tons of compliments. It’s got the right energy to pair with some skate shoes and the ribbed texture is enticingly tactile. Usually, longer dresses feel more dressed up but this one is 100% casual in the best way.
It’s also on sale right now, so you’re getting 50% on off.
If you’re friends with a streetwear aficinado who is looking for the dress that can pair with a zip-up sherpa jacket and some cool kicks, this is definitely the one. It’s stylish but will still leave room for her sneakers to make the loudest statement. — Steve Bramucci, Life & Style Editor
This Dagne Dover backpack is perfect for the streetwear-loving color blocker in your life. It’s all one tone, so it sort of feels like a purse or satchel, but retains all the functionality of a full-size backpack. Big enough to fit a laptop, this bag is lightweight. It’s sleek and super modern but has enough pockets to keep you organized.
Plus it just looks super cool. That’s a key perk in a world where so many backpacks really can’t match with an outfit.
If you have a friend who likes to be stylish while on the move — headed to the office or coffee shops, etc — this is an absolute vibe. It’s not a heavy travel bag but it’s perfect for kicking around town with style. In summer, it can double as a beach bag, with room for a towel and pairing nicely with a swimsuit. — Steve Bramucci, Life & Style Editor
There was a moment midway through Janet Jackson’s headlining set at the 2018 Outside Lands Festival where she took what seemed like her first full breath of the night. “It’s a lot of hits, huh?” she asked the rabid crowd. And it really was. Janet has dozens upon dozens of certified #hits, and she’ll finally be taking them on a proper tour of amphitheaters and stadiums in 2023 for the first time in years.
Dubbed the Together Again Tour, there won’t be any festival schedules to look at, just Janet. Well, and Ludacris, who’ll be supporting the “That’s The Way Love Goes” star on each of the cross country and Canada dates of next year’s tour. And as an added bonus, Janet said took to Instagram to also say that, “That there will be new music.”
Check out the full list of Janet Jackson’s Together Again Tour dates below. Fan-club pre-sale begins on Tuesday, 12/13 at 3pm local time and general on-sale tickets will also be available here.
04/14/2023 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live Arena
04/19/2023 – Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
04/21/2023 – Savannah, GA @ Enmarket Arena
04/22/2023 – Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena
04/25/2023 – Columbia, SC @ Colonial Life Arena
04/27/2023 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
04/29/2023 – Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum
04/30/2023 – St Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
05/02/2023 – Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
05/04/2023 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
05/06/2023 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live
05/09/2023 – New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
05/12/2023 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion
05/13/2023 – Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
05/14/2023 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater
05/19/2023 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center
05/20/2023 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
05/23/2023 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage
05/24/2023 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
05/26/2023 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center
05/27/2023 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre Chicago
05/28/2023 – Milwaukee, WI @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater
05/30/2023 – St Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
06/02/2023 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion
06/03/2023 – Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
06/04/2023 – Austin, TX @ Moody Center
06/07/2023 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion
06/09/2023 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheatre
06/10/2023 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
06/11/2023 – San Diego, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
06/16/2023 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre
06/20/2023 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center
06/21/2023 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena
Karmic payback doesn’t come cheap. In The White Lotus season two finale, alleged “nice guy” Albie (played by Adam DiMarco) tells his dad, Dominic (The Sopranos icon Michael Imperioli), that he’ll put in a good word to his estranged wife, but only if he transfers 50,000 euros into his bank account. He wants the money for Lucia (the wonderfully named Simona Tabasco), an escort who he met three days ago and now wants to rescue, even though she doesn’t need saving; she’s scamming the schmuck.
But Albie isn’t the victim here — Dominic’s bank account is.
How much did he spend during his week-long stay at the White Lotus in sexy Sicily? Let’s begin with the room at the real-life San Domenico Palace, Taormina, A Four Seasons Hotel. The Di Grassos spent a week at the resort (I guess Saturday to Saturday), which means seven nights for three rooms. The summer-time (you can’t tell me these aren’t summertime fits) nightly rate for the “Sea-View Premium Room with Terrace” is 2,740 euros. For an entire week for three rooms with fees, that’s 63,399 euros, or 66,699 American dollars. I’ll round it up to $67,000 for simplicity’s sake (and because, unlike Cameron, Dominic might — might — leave a tip for the cleaning crew).
A daily buffet breakfast is included in the cost, but not other meals. The hotel has a Michelin-starred restaurant, and a “quite reasonable” bill for two people comes to around 400 euros. Considering how much the Di Grasso family ate and drank, Dominic is probably dropping 500 euros a night for him, Albie, and his elderly father, Bert (F. Murray Abraham). Let’s bump it up another 100 euros for lunch, and another hundred for various drinks throughout the day. We’re now at 600 euros ($631) per day on food. Would an occasional Kind Bar or Pop Tart kill them? That’s another $4,000 (I rounded down from the actual figure of $4,417 for the benefit of the doubt) on food and drinks.
Dominic gave Lucia permission to charge expenses to his room, which was not a great idea. One of her dresses cost $1,816, so she and Mia (Beatrice Grannò) spent in the ballpark of $10,000 during their shopping trips — and that’s honestly probably lowballing it. He also paid approximately $3,000 for a threesome with Lucia and Mia, and another $2,000 to cover Albie’s night with Lucia — and that’s before dropping another $52,601 so his son can “save” the sex worker, a.k.a. get scammed by pop culture’s greatest heroes.
We’re now up to $138,601 for the week, and that doesn’t include the car the family took to get yelled at by an old Italian lady, or the plane tickets from California, and other various expenses. I have the total at $145,000, at least. For [BNL voice] one week.
My only complaint about the season finale: we didn’t see Dominic’s reaction to his bill.
For the past five years now, Taylor Swift has been facing a lawsuit over “Shake It Off.” It started in 2017, when songwriters Sean Hall and Nathan Butler filed a lawsuit accusing Taylor Swift of copyright infringement, claiming the “Shake It Off” chorus copies 3LW’s “Playas Gonna Hate,” which they wrote. Things have gone back and forth since then, with the latest news being Swift’s failed attempt at getting the lawsuit dismissed in September.
Now, though, there’s a significant update: Ahead of the scheduled trial in January 2023, Swift and the songwriters reached an agreement and the lawsuit has been dropped, Billboard reports. Their joint filing asks the judge for an order “dismissing this action in its entirety.”
This clears the way for Swift to re-record the song as part of a 1989 (Taylor’s Version) album, so naturally, Swifties are convinced that the next “Taylor’s Version” rerecording will indeed be 1989.
“I CANT BELIEVE IT REALLY MEANS 1989 TAYLOR S VERSION IS COMING ??????,” one excited fan reacted on Twitter. Another referenced Swift’s new “Directors On Directors” interview with Martin McDonagh, writing, “imagine at the end of the directors interview she randomly says oh btw 1989 Taylor’s version out at midnight.”
taylor swift’s birthday post is about to be like “so it’s my birthday, you know the day I was born back in 1989 1989 (my version) is out at midnight est” https://t.co/PRBwR53tA5
1989 TV IS FREE. TAYLOR’S VARIETY DIRECTORS INTERVIEW JUST CAME OUT. TAYLOR WAS ACTIVE ON TUMBLR. TAYLOR MADE SURE THAT BOOSTED FANS WILL GET REMAINING ERAS TICKETS. WHAT A DAY THIS HAS BEEN ALREADY
You might think that the holidays are a hard time for you and your family, and you would be right! They are hard for everyone. But they are particularly hard for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, who were basically bullied and (allegedly) threatened while taking on their Royal duties. Sure, your grandma gets you the same sweater every year, but a least she doesn’t exist in a monarchy aimed at overpowering those less fortunate than herself, right? Hopefully!
The formerly royal couple have been detailing exactly why they chose to leave the infamous family, and a new clip from their upcoming documentary shines a little light on what went down across the pond.
“Our security was being pulled. Everyone in the world knew where we were,” Markle said, detailing that she and he husband were put at risk. “I wasn’t being thrown to the wolves, I was being fed to the wolves,” she added.
Prince Harry then alleged that the Royal Family was always looking out for his brother, Prince William, the heir to the throne, while throwing him under the bus. “They were happy to lie to protect my brother,” the Prince said. “They were never willing to tell the truth to protect us.” After the media continued to tear down the couple, they made the decision to do what was best for them and their future. Prince Harry added, “I said to her ‘we need to get out.’”
The duo did get out, leaving the Royal Family and stepping down from their duties in early 2020. The two now live in California with their two kids after meeting the old-fashioned way: through Snapchat. The “old” in “old fashioned” here means pre-2020, obviously.
Harry and Meghan Volume I is now streaming on Netflix, with Volume 2 continuing on December 15th.
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