Paramore unveiled their new 2023 North American tour today, on the heels of also being recently announced as an opener for Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. Paramore’s shows will begin on May 23 in Charlotte, NC, before continuing until early August. The band played a handful of shows this year in New York and Los Angeles as they gear up for the release of their next album, This Is Why.
Continue scrolling for a complete list of Paramore’s North American tour dates for 2023, as well as information on how to purchase tickets.
05/23 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center *^
05/25 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena *^
05/27 — Atlantic City, NJ @ Adjacent Festival
05/30 — New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden *^
06/02 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena *^
06/04 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse *^
06/05 — Indianapolis, IN @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse *^
06/07 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena *^
06/08 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena *^
06/10 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center *^
06/11 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paint Arena *^
06/13 — Orlando, FL @ Amway Center *^
06/14 — Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live *^
07/06 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center +%
07/08 — Fort Worth, TX @ Dickies Arena +%
07/09 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center +%
07/11 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center +%
07/13 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena +%
07/16 — San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena +
07/19 — Los Angeles, CA @ Kia Forum +
07/22 — San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center +
07/24 — Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena +%
07/25 — Portland, OR @ Veterans Memorial Coliseum +%
07/27 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Arena +%
07/29 — Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center +%
07/30 — St Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center +%
08/02 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center +%
* with Bloc Party
+ with Foals
% with The Linda Lindas
^ with Genesis Owusu
Tickets are available starting November 11 at 10 a.m. local time. More info is available here.
This Is Why arrives 2/10/2023 via Atlantic Records.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Over the past two years, there has been a rash of attempted book bans in the United States. The idea that children are being “groomed” to become LGBTQ through schools and libraries has become de rigueur among conservatives. So politicians have been trying to make names for themselves by supporting banning books with LGBTQ themes from schools and libraries .
Do they think that by removing a book from a library it’ll prevent a child from being exposed to LGBTQ people?
Greenville, South Carolina, County Councilman Joe Dill, who recently lost the Republican primary and will be losing his seat, proposed a resolution that would ban books “promoting sexuality” in the children’s sections of public libraries.
The Greenville Republican Party had recently asked the council to remove the books “Daddy & Dada” about a girl and her two dads, “Teo’s Tutu” about a boy who does ballet and “Pride Puppy” about a dog at a pride parade. What’s interesting is that the books don’t promote sexuality, they simply have gay characters. The books weren’t telling kids to be LGBTQ, they were merely showing that these people exist.
u201cWe don’t get a ton of good anti-censorship news these days, but parents and librarians in South Carolina have succeeded in defeating a measure that would have banned children’s books on Pride, Feminism and LGBTQ issues in the Greenville Public Library. https://t.co/ZayxjjqgzBu201d
Further, reading a book is about as likely to turn a heterosexual person gay as it is to turn a gay person straight. Not very likely. However, the benefits of someone being able to see themselves represented in media can play a big part in self-acceptance, which is very important given the high suicide rates among LGBTQ youth.
The Greenville County Council held a public debate featuring 10 speakers, five for the ban and five against, and the speeches were passionate.
Susan Ward, who has a gay son and is a member of PFLAG, discussed the importance of representation in books. “All of us worry about our children. I worry because my child has been subjected to hate and discrimination,” she said according to LGBTQ Nation.
u201cI’m in South Carolina for work and there is a resolution to ban books about lgbtq people from the public library. So, of course, I put on a protect trans kids shirt and joined a bunch of folks for the meeting.u201d
“Every student—no matter their race, background, sexual orientation, or gender identity—deserves to feel safe and welcomed in schools, libraries, and bookstores alike. They deserve to read books and see themselves represented,” Carolyn Caldwell, president of Upstate Pride SC, said according to The State.
Barbara Evans, who supports the ban, made a speech where she conflated the idea of representation with promotion. “I can’t even believe we’re having this conversation. Of course, we shouldn’t have any sexual material in our children’s library,” she said. But is showing that a girl has two dads sexual? By that logic seeing the parents on “The Brady Bunch” being together is sexual as well.
At the end of the debate, the council voted 9 to 3 against discussing the proposed resolution. Many of those on the council didn’t believe they should interfere with how the library operates.
“If we pass this, we’re directing them and they have to do this according to us,” Chairman Willis Meadows said, according to The Post and Courier. Next, the issue will be taken up by the library system’s board of trustees. Let’s hope they have the same common sense.
Sometimes it’s fun to speculate about your favorite celebrities, guessing things like who they might be dating or if their recent hair change has something to do with a new role. But sometimes speculation goes too far and can become vicious for the celebrity target.
Kit Connor, the star of the Netflix show “Heartstopper,” became the focus of intense speculation about his sexuality because he was seen holding hands with Maia Reficco, his co-star from “A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow.” The accusation of the star “queerbaiting” is curious because bisexual people exist and shouldn’t have to confirm or deny their queerness based on who they date in order to be valid.
But the intense scrutiny made the young star feel forced to out himself, which is ironic as the series he stars in is all about teens discovering their sexuality and keeping relationships secret until they’re comfortable coming out. Connor, who is just 18 years old, popped onto Twitter to address the hurtful speculations.
The teen wrote a short but heartbreaking tweet that encompassed the pressure he felt, his hurt and his disappointment. He tweeted, “back for a minute. i’m bi. congrats for forcing an 18 year old to out himself. I think some of you missed the point of the show. bye.” There wasn’t much else that he needed to say to get the point across.
u201c@kit_connor I truly don’t understand how people can watch Heartstopper and then gleefully spend their time speculating about sexualities and judging based on stereotypes. I hope all those people are embarrassed as FUCK. Kit you are amazing ud83dudc96u201d
This situation sparks a larger conversation around speculating on someone’s sexuality, even if people think it’s harmless. Anyone part of the Taylor Swift fandom will have noticed increased speculation around Swift’s sexuality and fans saying they had the right to speculate because it’s not the same as outing the pop star. Others argued that it could make the singer feel pressured to confirm or deny something that she may not be ready to do publicly.
Swift addressed these theories on her being bisexual or a lesbian in a 2019 Vogue interview, but the #Gaylors, as they call themselves, continue to push the narrative. The difference between Connor and Swift is that the country singer turned pop star is 32 years old and has been in the spotlight since she was 14. It’s safe to say she has learned a thing or two about dealing with this sort of pressure, even if it may still be hurtful to her.
Connor, on the other hand, is still a teen and this feels like a different level of harmful. Thankfully he’s not facing it without support. Several of his co-stars and the creator of the show “Heartstopper” spoke out in support of the actor and so did several fans. One fan wrote, “im sorry kit i love you with all my heart, you are a wonderful person, you don’t deserve this, love you.”
u201c@kit_connor u guys are so awful. like the whole show was about HOMOPHOBIA and someone who was in the CLOSET yet yall made the actor out himself which completely goes against the point of the show. you guys are disgusting and should be ashamed of yourselves. im so sorry kitu201d
u201c@kit_connor iu2019m so sorry kit. Iu2019m really sorry if you ever felt pressured to say this. but i and many others support you and we always will. this is a toxic app and no one would ever blame you for not wanting to spend time on itu201d
It’s easy to forget that celebrities can read your tweets, watch your videos and even read the comments on things you post publicly. But speculating on anyone’s sexuality, celebrity or not, should be off the table as it puts your curiosity above the person’s feelings and privacy.
No one has the right to force someone out of the closet before they’re ready. The bisexual identity is valid and just because someone is seen dating someone of the opposite sex doesn’t mean they’re any less queer or that they’re “queerbaiting.”
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have been best friends for a long, long time. From appearing alongside one another as pretend enemies in the “Bad Blood” music video to dancing together at award shows, the duo’s friendship just screams goals.
There’s even theories that Swift’s 2021 song, “Dorothea,” was actually about Gomez. And while both artists are busy with their respective projects, between Gomez’s Rare Beauty makeup line and Swift’s recent record-breaking album, Midnights, they still find time to pay tribute to each other and their passions.
Swift even praised her friend on social media today. “So proud of you @selenagomez Love you forever,” Swift shared on her Instagram story. It featured the trailer for Gomez’s new My Mind & Me documentary on Apple TV+. The film details Gomez’s Bipolar Disorder diagnosis and how she copes with mental health in the public eye.
“The most influential artist, for me, it is kind of Taylor,” Gomez reciprocated on her Sirius XM radio show. “Not because she’s my friend, but she has been an artist that can transition into so many different genres and she is able to do it seamlessly and I admire that so much. And that’s so rare. I love her process and I just admire all the work that she’s done. She’s definitely inspired me.”
Selena Gomez’s My Mind & Me is currently streaming on Apple TV+.
J Prince’s name is coming up again, this time, by Drake in a new song. In November of last year, J Prince attempted to help Kanye West and Drake put their beef aside for a concert supporting Larry Hoover. Hoover is an ex-gang leader who was sentenced to life in prison in 1997 for his role in Chicago’s Gangster Disciples.
“I met with @kanyewest night in Htown at the Rothko Chapel,” said Prince in a tweet. “It wasn’t in my plans to meet him there but I must say I’m glad I didn’t allow a worship place for God to detour our meeting.”
I met with @kanyewest night in Htown at the Rothko Chapel. It wasn’t in my plans to meet him there but I must say I’m glad I didn’t allow a worship place for God to detour our meeting. pic.twitter.com/GM9FIN80Uj
In the tweet is a video, in which Ye said, “I’m making this video to address the ongoing back and forth between myself and Drake. Both me and Drake have taken shots at each other and it’s time to put it to rest. I’m asking Drake on Dec. 7 to join me on stage as a special guest to share the two biggest albums of the year live in Los Angeles with the ultimate purpose being to free Larry Hoover.”
While they were able to put their beef aside for the night, it appears their reconciliation was short-lived. On “Circo Loco,” a new track from 21 Savage and Drake’s collaborative album, Her Loss, the latter raps, “Linking with the opps, b*tch, I did that sh*t for J Prince.” This line in particular has fans wondering how far Drake and Prince’s friendship goes back.
How are Drake and J Prince connected?
Prince is best known for finding Rap-A-Lot Records in 1987. He has also helped launch the careers of Z-Ro, Devin the Dude, Do or Die, Geto Boys, and several others.
In 2006, Prince’s son, Jas Prince, brought Drake to Prince’s attention after he discovered the then-Degrassi actor and budding rapper on MySpace. The following year, Prince signed Drake to Aspire Music Group, which was partly owned by Jas, as well as Lil Wayne’s manager, Cortez Bryant.
Because of this, Prince is often associated with helping Drake get signed to Young Money.
Which evidently, Drake hasn’t forgotten.
Drake certainly must hold Prince in high regard if he’s willing to reunite with one of his longtime rivals for the sake of his longtime mentor.
Drake’s new collaboration album with 21 Savage, Her Loss, has raised fans’ eyebrows for many reasons. One of them is that, along with appearing to shade Megan Thee Stallion, the Canadian rapper also seems to take a dig at Serena Williams’ husband — Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. “Sidebar, Serena, your husband a groupie / He claim we don’t got a problem but / No, boo, it is, like you comin’ for sushi / We might pop up on ’em at will like Suzuki,” he raps on the solo song, “Middle Of The Ocean.”
“The reason I stay winning is because I’m relentless about being the best at whatever I do—including being the best groupie for my wife & daughter,” Ohanian seemed to coyly respond to Drake’s line on Twitter today.
The reason I stay winning is because I’m relentless about being the absolute best at whatever I do — including being the best groupie for my wife & daughter. pic.twitter.com/oaEKuRWFnj
Many new fans might be wondering: did Drake and Serena date? And if so, when? The answer is… they might have. In 2011, he was first recorded attending her matches, and even hinted at their relationship on Twitter. “@SerenaWilliams I cannot wait to put it on you and make you sweat……. during our match this weekend,” Drake posted, according to Capital Xtra.
From there, he also namedropped the tennis legend for the first time. In TK, on his song “Worst Behaviour,” Drake notes, “I’m with my whole set / Tennis matches at the crib / I swear I could beat Serena when she playin’ with her left.” Drake would go on to exchange disses with Williams’ ex, rapper Common. “For me, I think it was an emotional thing,” Common eventually shared in an interview. “Unfortunately the war might have been over a girl, even though at the time I never said that.”
Drake continued to be spotted at her tennis games over the years. There were two alleged videos of them making out that circulated online — once in a Cincinnati restaurant and the other leaving a spot to get into a car. They even left together at the US Open semi-finals in 2015.
Yet, things clearly didn’t work out. Williams married Ohanian in 2017, and the couple welcomed their first child, Alexis Olympia, that same year.
Drake’s last known interaction, prior to this diss, was attending Wimbledon in 2018 — where Williams played.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
New Holland/New Belgium/Devils Backbone/Founders/istock/Uproxx
The best thing about beer in general is the fact that there are styles and flavors to fit any palate. Drink what you like. If you enjoy piney, bitter IPAs, you’ll drink them all year long. The same goes for crisp pilsners.
How about bold, malt-driven brews? Well, if that’s your thing, there are countless beers available well-suited for you. And while you can drink them any time of the year, they just hit differently in the fall.
That’s because, regardless of where you live, you likely need something richer, robust, and more warming, with a slightly higher alcohol content on a chilly, potentially rainy, windy fall day. That’s where barley wines, scotch ales, dark lagers, amber ales, brown ales, and porters come in.
To find these malt-centric gems, we decided to go to the professionals for help. We asked a few well-known brewers and craft beer experts to tell us their absolute favorite beers for malt fans. Keep scrolling to see them all.
Devils Backbone’s Schwartz Bier is a can’t miss malty, early fall beer. The beer was made for shorts and hoodie weather. Little roast, some bottom-of-your toaster notes, but Euro-hopped to balance it out and keep it crisp. You’ll want to stock up on this beer for the next few weeks.
Founders’ Dirty Bastard is my pick. Being a native Midwesterner, Founders’ Dirty Bastard scotch ale is the first that comes to mind when I think of malty, rich beers. Full-bodied and boozy, scotch ales are brewed with a smattering of specialty malts that provide flavors ranging from toasted bread to candied fruits while producing a wonderfully captivating deep ruby color. This brew is no exception. Just a hint of peat smoke wafts through the mix, while a hefty hop dose brings the IBUs to 50 to balance out the malt sweetness and keeps you coming back for more.
Forager’s Wolf and Otter. It has a big rich, big mouth feel without being overly sweet or cloying. Forager’s beer is an English barley wine that spent a significant amount of time in different types of barrels. What could be better on a cool fall day?
If I’m drinking a malty beer, I’ll usually go for a Fat Tire. The flavor is classic, with notes of toast and a slight floral hop in the nose. There’s a reason this amber ale is one of the most popular on the market. It’s well-balanced, loaded with flavor, and well-suited for autumnal drinking.
Sam Adams Utopias. Clocking in at almost 30% ABV, this beer is so rich and the most full-flavored beer around — it drinks more like a fine port or cognac. If you can get your hands on a bottle, make a point to savor this malt-driven, flavorful beer as long as you can.
Suarez Estimation. The beers from Suarez Family Brewery are not unlike the family themselves — humble, honest, and welcoming. They produce many fine beers, but one near the top of my list is their Altbier, Estimation. Inspired by a particular brewery in Dusseldorf, Estimation encompasses what can be achieved when malt complexity meets top-tier drinkability. Fruity, crackery, yet floral and slightly bitter, every sip unfolds a new layer and leaves you wanting more.
Drekker Sticky Digits
Drekker
Garth E. Beyer, certified Cicerone® and owner and founder of Garth’s Brew Bar in Madison, Wisconsin
2021 was the first year I got my hands on Sticky Digits from Drekker and I’ve been waiting for them to release it again. As of writing this, they have. Sticky Digits is a s’mores porter that’s not just blowing smoke – it’s sweetened with chocolate malt, cacao nibs, graham crackers, brown sugar, toasted marshmallows, lactose, and vanilla beans. Here’s the thing about this beer: it’s thin and drinkable. This is not your buddy’s heavy, pastry-filled stout that you can only take a few sips of before getting full. I’ll have another! Sticky fingers and all.
New Holland Dragon’s Milk
New Holland
Max Shafer, brew master at Roadhouse Brewing in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
New Holland’s Dragon’s Milk Stout harmoniously melds all the flavors I want in a malty, rich beer. The bourbon barrel aging enhances the coffee and chocolate notes hugging your taste buds, leaving you warmed and soothed. It isn’t every day that you can find a beer as bold and rich as this.
Austin Beerworks brews a beer seasonally called Black Thunder. It’s a beautifully made Schwarzbier. Toasty and roasty, but super clean which makes it a great Southern drinker. Filled with flavors like nutty sweetness, roasted coffee beans, caramel malts, and lightly grassy hops, this is a great malty fall beer.
Bierstadt Snüpinator Doppelbock
Bierstadt
Nico Cervantes, brewer at Resolute Brewing in Centennial, Colorado
ABV: 8.6%
Average Price: Limited Availability
Why This Beer?
Snüpinator Doppelbock from Bierstadt. It’s a big-bodied flavor bomb reminiscent of almost-burnt caramel, honey, and toffee. Deceptively drinkable for how much alcohol is present, but always a treat to enjoy for the brief time of the year that it’s on tap.
Listen, with those two names in the mix — let alone alone the same project — it’s no wonder so many artists were willing to move off the date, expecting them to take up all the air. Still, plenty of artists still put some skin in the game throughout the week. A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie dropped “Ballin” from the NBA 2K23 soundtrack while Brockhampton shared “Big P*ssy” ahead of their final group album.
Here is the best of hip-hop this week ending November 4, 2022.
Albums/EPs/Mixtapes
Bobby Sessions — I’d Rather Keep It To Myself
Bobby Sessions
Dallas rapper Bobby Sessions follows up his 2020 album Manifest with a short EP of more confessional, fiery, revolutionary rap.
Drake & 21 Savage — Her Loss
Drake 21 Savage
The most anticipated project of the week has turned out to be its most controversial. Although both principal rappers are at the top of their game and push each other professionally, a number of the bigger star’s lyrics have become distractions as fans debate the tastefulness of some of his double entendre.
Lecrae — Church Clothes 4
Lecrae
Lecrae is back with the follow-up to 2020’s Restoration, tapping Andy Mineo, PJ Morton, and more for a 13-track effort adding to his long-running Church Clothes mixtape series.
Various Artists — Music From And Inspired By Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Marvel
Just like its predecessor, the Black Panther sequel gets an impressive compilation of both American and African talents, running the gamut from Afrobeats and grime to hip-hop and R&B, reflecting the film’s themes and setting. There are contributions from artists all over the diaspora including Burna Boy, E-40, Stormzy, and Tobe Nwigwe, among others.
Singles/Videos
Headie One & Koba LaD — “Link In The Ends”
UK drill upstart Headie One teams up with French rapper Koba LaD for a defiant anthem laced with smirking wordplay and boasts.
Macklemore — “Faithful” feat. NLE Choppa
What might seem to be an unexpected collaboration between an odd couple has a strong thematic throughline that sees them meditating on the results of drug abuse on their friends and family and lives.
MIKE — “What Do I Do?”
MIKE’s abstract stylings remain consistent as he builds up to the release of his upcoming album, What Do I Do?
Paolo Banchero has gotten off to a strong start in his rookie campaign. Through nine games, the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft is averaging 21.8 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists a game. He’s a large, 6’10 forward who can get to any spot on the floor, make tough contested jumpers, and find open shooters around him. It can be funny to remember that Banchero wasn’t considered the top prospect in the Draft, and Orlando waited until the very end to signal he was their guy.
His early success hasn’t translated to many wins in Orlando’s season, but when Golden State visited the Magic on Thursday night, Banchero led his team to a victory over the defending champs. It was a surprising win, and after the game, Draymond Green heaped praise on Banchero and how he can transform his team.
“I really love his demeanor,” Green said about Banchero. “That team hasn’t won many games. I think that was their second win of the season. But they are competing, and if you are watching these games, they’re not getting blown out anymore. They’re right there, and they’re learning how to win. And if I’m being honest, I think his demeanor and who he is has a lot to do with that.”
The Magic have wandered through Eastern Conference mediocrity since the Dwight Howard trade. They have drafted some talented players over the years, and the Nikola Vucevic trade netted them both Wendell Carter Jr. and Franz Wagner. They had the infrastructure in place to be a respectable team, but they could never get the guy who could lead their franchise back to contention. It’s early, but it appears that Paolo Banchero is that guy, and one of the biggest names in the game agrees.
One of the more fun genres of post in the basketball content world is “look at this insane thing Victor Wembanyama did.” Wembanyama, the favorite to go No. 1 overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, is a 7’4 French dude who has the skill set of a guard and also is capable of erasing shots near the rim. We have never seen anything quite like him, and the big man is considered the best prospect to enter the Draft since perhaps LeBron James.
We’ve seen plenty of fun stuff out of him, and on Friday afternoon, we got our latest glimpse into how he is capable of doing things that do not make sense. Metropolitans 92, Wemby’s squad, took on Limoges, and at one point, the 18-year-old was isolated on the perimeter against a defender. Instead of using his size to his advantage, well, get a load of this.
He goes between the legs five times in rapid succession to create some space, and then throws up this one-footed triple that does not even touch the rim. He is, depending on the source you’re citing, seven feet and four inches tall. This should look easy for, say, the 6’5 James Harden, not for a guy of Wembanyama’s size. Want another angle? Of course you do!
Wembanyama had 33 points and 12 rebounds in a 78-69 win.
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