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Lauren Boebert’s a master at deflection, especially when it comes to crossing her at-home and legislative worlds. When Shooter’s Grill went down in flames, for example, she chattered about everything else, and in response to persistent talk of her husband exposing his bare crotch in a bowling alley, Boebert shifted the blame to the woman who had to witness the display. Jayson Boebert’s quite a character, as well, and as it turns out, he caused a real mess in their Colorado neighborhood.

As the Denver Post reveals, Jayson threw a temper tantrum after some kids (including one of he and Lauren’s sons) were dangerously playing outside. Property damage apparently occurred when kids were racing around in a dune buggy, but after a neighbor complained, Jayson reportedly exploded. No one was arrested, but Jayson seems to be the antagonist of the incident. Here’s how the Denver Post describes what went down:

The kids reportedly raced up and down the street and after the neighbors asked them to slow down “all hell broke loose,” a person described as “rp,” which typically stands for “reporting party,” told deputies. The congresswoman’s husband, Jayson Boebert, reportedly “threatened and yelled” at the person who called deputies “telling them to shut the f– up.”

That neighbor, who could not immediately be reached for comment, was reportedly very “rattled” by the incident, the documents show. Jayson Boebert “is looking to fight with everyone in neighborhood,” the reporting party told police. He “claimed someone took a swing at his son.”

The situation came to light via the American Muckrakers PAC, the same organization that went after Madison Cawthorn and got him unseated in a primary after unveiling a whole gaggle of damning statements and embarrassing videos. The PAC didn’t manage to do the same for Boebert’s primary (although they did already deliver news on an old accident, after which Boebert reportedly behaved badly, and more), but they’re presumably still hoping to push Boebert outta Congress in the November general election. And as unwittingly as it seems, Jayson seems to be kind-of doing his part.

(Via Denver Post)

Merrick Garland delivered a rare public rebuke of former President Donald Trump‘s attempts to attack the credibility of the search conducted on Mar-a-Lago earlier this week. The attorney general delivered a somber, yet pointed statement where he essentially called Trump’s bluff by announcing that the Department of Justice has filed to unseal the search warrant and property receipt. Garland also confirmed that he personally approved the decision to seek a search warrant, which was “authorized by a federal court upon the required finding of probable cause.” The warrant was also delivered to Trump’s attorneys on the day of the search, contrary to what the former president has said publicly.

During the brief press conference, Garland defended “upholding the rule of law means applying the law evenly, without fear or favor” before denouncing recent attacks on the FBI following the Mar-a-Lago search.

“I will not stand by silently when their integrity is unfairly attacked,” Garland said via CNN. “The men and women of the FBI and the Justice Department are dedicated, patriotic public servants. Every day, they protect the American people from violent crime, terrorism and other threats to their safety while safe guarding our civil rights. They do so at great personal sacrifice and risk to themselves. I am honored to work alongside them.”

In short, it was a severely damaging moment for Trump as Garland made clear that the DOJ has no problem making the search warrant public. Of course, Trump’s legal team can object, but that would fly in the face of his demands earlier in the week to release the warrant. Then again, a sense of shame has never been Trump’s strong suit.

In the meantime, the social media reactions are pouring in as folks can’t believe how the mild-mannered (and poker-faced) Garland completely rocked Trump’s whole world with his by-the-book approach:

Dark Brandon also got a new friend. Meet Dark Merrick:

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After six seasons, Better Call Saul has finally caught up with Breaking Bad. For a majority of the intentionally slow-paced and incredibly brutal series, Saul Goodman was Jimmy McGill, an aspiring lawyer whose tendency to pull a little scheme always got in the way of his attempt to do the right thing. For a good chunk of Better Call Saul, it’s almost impossible to imagine what the corrupt but good-hearted Jimmy McGill would become without Kim Wexler, even though we know exactly what’s coming.

I took on the painful task of going through the entire run of Breaking Bad to find any Jimmy McGill moments in Saul Goodman scenes: any moments that suggest there’s more to the over-confident tacky than meets the eye. There aren’t many moments, considering that Better Call Saul wasn’t in development until later in the show’s run. Despite this, my very important, time-consuming research proves that Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman’s story was always supposed to be very depressing and that the writers had a very depressing background story in mind as early as the character’s introduction in season two.

Here, in all its (bleak) glory are the Jimmy McGill moments from Breaking Bad:

SEASON TWO

Saul Goodman’s first appearance on Breaking Bad is in the eighth episode of the second season, titled “Better Call Saul.” It marks the beginning of the end for Saul, and for Jimmy McGill. Things really started taking a turn for the worse once Saul got involved in Walter White’s meth empire. Although there isn’t much Jimmy in season two, considering the character was added for some comedic relief and was written before the series skyrocketed in popularity and years before a Saul Goodman spinoff was in the works, we get some indication of his personality and history beyond the scummy lawyer persona.

The first time Walter and Saul meet, Saul rejects a $10,000 bribe. So Walter and Jesse Pinkman kidnap Saul after digging a grave for him. The Better Call Saul writers took this dialogue very seriously, even building the entire series around it. Saul is freaking out. First, he name-drops Ignacio (Nacho Varga, may he rest in peace). Then he asks if Walt and Jesse were sent by Lalo. Odenkirk’s performance, even without the context of what happened between his character and Lalo Salamanca, suggests a crippling fear that lives up to the performance with the context. Throughout the season, Saul references a lot of films including The Godfather and White Heat. On Better Call Saul, Jimmy and Kim Wexler share a love for cinema, particularly Old Hollywood.

SEASON THREE

Episode 2, “Caballo sin Nombre”

This one is rough, and probably one of the toughest scenes to watch in a show that includes crystal meth use and a man’s face getting blown off at a nursing home. Early in season three, Skylar White discovers her husband’s secret which causes Walter to spiral. Who does he go to for support? His trusty criminal lawyer, of course. As Walter tells Saul he’s lost his family, he gets uneasy, and more removed from his overconfident persona. But he gives Walter some very Saul Goodman-y advice. “We live to fight another day,” he says. “There are other fish in the sea.” After their conversation, we see a distraught Saul walk to his car where the camera stays with him as he sighs deeply. This is the face of a man who misses Kim Wexler.

Episode 4, “Green Light”

When Mike Ehrmantraut bursts into Saul’s office without knocking, Saul immediately pushes his client, an old lady, out. Throughout the scene in which they listen to a recording of Skylar White arguing with Walter White, it’s clear that Mike holds the power over Saul, which indicates that there is a rich history behind their partnership. It’s also clear that Mike has some disdain for the guy beyond his annoying, desperate persona: so much so that Saul reels it in quite a bit.

Episode 9, “Kafkaesque”

Saul has a brilliant idea for his client Jesse Pinkman: he can launder his money at a nail salon. Early on in Better Call Saul, Jimmy McGill’s office was in the back room closet of a nail salon. The man clearly has a soft spot for nail salons, considering their role in his law career. While Saul is advising his client to commit a crime, he’s actually giving him good advice on how to manage his criminally acquired finances. The fact that Saul proudly suggests that Jesse launder his money at a nail salon suggests that there is a little piece of Jimmy buried deep down underneath the Saul facade. Part of him is holding onto the past, and part of him still has the potential that Kim always saw in him when others rejected him.

Episode 11, “Abiquiu”

“If you’re committed enough, you can make any story work. I once convinced a woman that I was Kevin Costner, and it worked because I believed it, all right? It has nothing to do with the story,” Saul tells Walter White. This scene has more layers than Jennifer Aniston’s hair circa 1998: Jimmy McGill is so committed to the persona of Saul Goodman that like the rest of the world, he’s convinced the latter is who he really is. Saul Goodman is Jimmy McGill’s Kevin Costner. This also ties into Jimmy trying to tell himself and Kim that if they forget Lalo shooting Howard Hamlin right in front of them, one day it will be like it never happened.

SEASON FOUR

Episode 4, “Bullet Points”

“My name never comes up with those guys, does it?” Saul asks softly in a meeting with Walter in his office. Saul — who lets an ever so slight amount of Jimmy out here — is terrified of the consequences of going up against Gustavo Fring’s entire operation and wants to make sure he’s safe. Knowing what he knows about Lalo and the cartel, he’s right to fear for his life. In his mind, anyone could walk into his home unannounced and shoot someone (even himself) in the head. He’s literally seen it with his own eyes.

Episode 7, “Problem Dog”

After Saul seamlessly settles a legal problem for Walt, he is upset by Walt’s indifference, even though Saul does not particularly like his most valuable (and most dangerous) client. Jimmy McGill spent the majority of his life in his brother Chuck’s shadow. While Jimmy rarely ever did the right thing, it always went unappreciated the few times he did, which is (amongst many reasons) why Saul Goodman was born. Saul’s desperation shows here: he’s never expected praise from Walt before, but he did once Walt seemed unimpressed with his work, mimicking the dynamic between his older brother.

SEASON FIVE

Episode 1, Live Free or Die

By the fifth season of Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul is in development, which means that Saul Goodman’s backstory has even more layers and more specificity than in earlier seasons. In a scene in his office with Walter White in the season premiere, Saul defends Skylar (and himself) for their decision to give Walt’s meth money to Ted Beneke to pay off the IRS. Saul tells Walt that Skylar was trying to protect him. He sighs deeply and stares blankly, likely remembering what it was like to have a partner who would do anything for him —even illegal stuff.

In the same scene, Saul says he tries his best ethically to represent the Whites. Walt berates Saul for daring to apply the word to himself, mirroring the way Chuck spoke to Jimmy. Unlike he did with his brother, Saul defends himself and tries to fire Walt. But Walt intimidates Saul, reflecting back to his powerless dynamic with Lalo Salamanca. Saul has a big personality, but not an overpowering one.

Episode 10, “Buried”

Saul tries to calm Walter down by telling him, “it’s bad, but it could be worse.” Considering what Jimmy McGill has experienced (he witnessed Lalo Salamanca murder his former colleague/nemesis in his own apartment which subsequently unraveled his marriage and life), things actually could be much worse. Odenkirk says the line with a kind of pain and fear on his face that we’ve never seen in Saul before, implying that he truly means what he said. Walt is ignorant of that, though, and upon first viewing, the audience was, too.

Episode 12, “Rabid Dog”

“You’re full of colorful metaphors, aren’t you, Saul?” Walt says before threatening him. Walt has become a culmination of Jimmy McGill’s nightmares: Lalo Salamanca and Chuck. A terrifying, unpredictable figure who knows how to hurt him most.

Episode 13, “To’hajileee”

Saul tells Walt, “the kid is not as dumb as you think” about Jesse. This is the Jimmy McGill part of Saul crawling out for a little moment. He sees Jesse’s value while Walter cannot see it at all, probably because he sees a little bit of his (former) self in him. Like Jimmy, Jesse knows how to navigate the crime world of ABQ. Saul also sees a little bit of himself in Jesse: underdog doing what he can to survive. In this episode, we also see Saul freak out about Huell’s whereabouts, suggesting a deeper relationship that we eventually see in Better Call Saul.

Episode 15, “Granite State”

Saul makes a visit to the disappearer and waits for his uncertain future alongside Walter White. Saul Goodman is completely gone: this is Jimmy McGill. Saul’s colorful clothes are gone, along with his colorful personality and confidence. Stripped of Saul’s signature wardrobe and personality, he’s speaking softer and more straightforward, no metaphors. He advises Walt to turn himself in to protect his wife and his children instead of coming up with a way to get out of it. It’s the kind of lawyering Kim would do, if only it weren’t too late.

With summer in full-swing, there’s one thing in particular that has us all wishing desperately for cooler temperatures: chub rub. If you’ve never experienced the excruciating friction that can come from sweaty thighs rubbing together on a hot day, well, count yourself one of the lucky few. For the rest of us mere mortals, Thigh Society’s slip shorts are our saving grace! Here’s why:

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To combat this, Marrie would wear thick, rubbery bike shorts that, if we’re being honest, really weren’t a solution. Why? Because they ride up and make you feel completely insecure.

So, in 2009, Thigh Society was born with one mission in mind: make all thighs happy again. So they invented the most incredible slip short: The Cooling. *Cue the hallelujahs*, our prayers were answered! And so were Marrie’s! She finally found a solution to her chub rub. But in doing so she also realized that no two thighs are the same (maybe not even the two on your own body!) That’s why these shorts come in four different fabrics, four different lengths, and seven different sizes: from XS-6X! Because everyone deserves to love the skin they’re in, and one-size certainly does not fit all. That’s why Thigh Society has something for *almost* everyBody.

These shorts are not shapewear, because Thigh Society doesn’t want you to hide who you are. Meaning, these aren’t the suck it in and make it disappear slip shorts. These are the sun salutations, WFH, lazy Saturday, wander through the park in a sundress for hours shorts. They’re the anytime, anyplace, feel great shorts.

And with hi-tech performance fabric that pulls heat and moisture away from the body, The Cooling style, in particular, is ideal for summer. They’re ultra-thin and lightweight. They’re that thinnest base layer that can keep things smooth, without contributing to overheating. And with eight different colors, the only thing left to decide is: “can you get one of each?”

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Harry Styles concerts are the stuff of magic.

Recently, while in Lisbon for one of his “Love on Tour” concerts, the “Watermelon Sugar” singer helped a fan propose to his girlfriend and it was 100% epic. The couple—and the crowd—will likely remember it forever.

After catching his attention, a male audience member sweetly asked the Grammy winner if he could borrow the mic and “sing two lines” to his girlfriend.

Styles then said, “How long have you two been together, first of all?” joking that if it “was a two-week thing, no chance.”

After the fan revealed he and his girlfriend had been together for a little over a year, Styles was happy to oblige.

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Mic in hand, the man sang a refrain from the Elvis Presley classic, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” (great song choice, right?) and the crowd couldn’t help but sing along.

Then out came the ring. And everyone went absolutely wild.

@francis.tpwk Congrats Marianna & Carl 💍♥️ #harrystyles #loveontour #hslot #harrystylesloveontour #hslotlisbon #loveontourlisbon #proposal #love #loml #harrystylesvids #harrystylesedit #harryshouse #youarehome #youarehomeharrystyles #onedirection #hs #hshq #1d #tpwk #viral #xyzbca #foryou #fy #fyp #fypシ ♬ Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley

Wholesome audience interaction is a regular occurrence for Styles. During a show in Manchester, England, he stopped mid-concert to share his appreciation for his first teacher, who just so happened to be in the audience.

He’s also supported concertgoers during major life milestones. On more than one occasion, he’s helped fans come out during a performance.

Guess being a great guy is all part of the gig for Styles.

Ever since Rod Wave was arrested and charged with battery for choking his ex-girlfriend, there has been a damper on the excitement for his upcoming album, Beautiful Mind. However, that hasn’t stopped the album’s rollout, which included videos for singles “Stone Rolling” and “Alone.” Today, Rod shared the album’s tracklist ahead of its eventual release at midnight, unveiling a 24-song set including the Jack Harlow collaboration, “Yungen,” as well as the previously released single, “Cold December.”

While Rod’s previous album SoulFly debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, he may have a harder time repeating that feat, even without the grisly charges hanging over his head. Megan Thee Stallion surprised fans earlier today with the announcement that her own album, Traumazine, would be dropping tonight as well, giving Rod Wave some stiff competition for rap fans’ attention thanks to a busy date that also includes releases from Black Thought & Danger Mouse and The Game.

Meanwhile, with only one feature in Jack Harlow, there aren’t too many other big names on Rod Wave’s album to get fans amped up but Jack Harlow might well be the only name he needs. The Louisville rapper has been on a tear lately, racking up seven MTV VMA nominations (tying with Kendrick Lamar for the most nominations this year) and preparing for his starring debut role in White Men Can’t Jump.

Beautiful Mind is due 8/12 via Alamo.

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In recent days, Britney Spears has been embroiled in some family drama, specifically as it relates to her ex-husband Kevin Federline and their children: Sean, 16, and Jayden, 15. Through it all, more light has been shed on the relationship Spears currently has with her two sons.

What is Britney Spears’ relationship with her kids?

A few days ago, Federline said of his and Spears’ children, “The boys have decided they are not seeing her right now. It’s been a few months since they’ve seen her. They made the decision not to go to her wedding.” Spears responded with an Instagram Story, writing, “It saddens me to hear that my ex-husband has decided to discuss the relationship between me and my children … As we all know, raising teenage boys is never easy for anyone .. It concerns me the fact that the reason is based on my Instagram … it was LONG before Instagram … I gave them everything. Only one word: HURTFUL … I’ll say it … My mother told me ‘You should GIVE them to their dad.’ I’m sharing this because I can. Have a good day folks!!!”

Later, Spears’ husband Sam Asghari chimed in, “There is no validity to his statement regarding the kids distancing themselves and it is irresponsible to make that statement publicly. The boys are very smart and will be 18 soon to make their own decisions and may eventually realize the ‘tough’ part was having a father who hasn’t worked much in over 15 years as a role model.”

In a more recent Instagram post that has since been deleted, Spears indicated that her children have indeed distanced themselves, writing, “I looked forward to seeing my kids every week … It was 2 days a week but I asked him to ask to stay for more days … maybe 3 days … but then the next week they stayed for only one day . Yeah, I know that teenagers are just hard to deal with at that age … but COME ON, there’s being rude then there’s being HATEFUL …. they would visit me, walk in the door, go straight to their room and lock the door !!! The MONITOR would tell me that he just likes to be in his room … I’m like why come visit me if they don’t even visit me !!! […] I always TRIED and TRIED, and maybe that’s why they stopped coming here !!! I wanted them to love me so much that I might have overdone it !!!”

The latest public development of the situation came last night, when Federline shared videos of Spears arguing with her sons. He wrote, “I can not sit back and let my sons be accused in this way after what they’ve been through. As much as it hurts us, we decided as a family to post these videos the boys took when they were 11 & 12. This isn’t even the worst of it. The lies have to stop. I hope our kids grow up to be better than this.”

In one of the videos (from four years ago, based on Federline’s timeline), Spears says, “This is my house. If I wanna come in here and give you lotion for your face ’cause it is coarse, and all you tell me is, ‘It’s fine, it’s fine’… No, it’s not fine. You better all start respecting me, are we clear? […] You all need to start treating me like a woman with worth. I am a woman, OK? Be nice to me. Do you understand?”

Metallica and Mariah Carey sharing a stage? The dream is finally a reality. And it’s for a worthy cause too. The Global Citizen Festival has announced two incredible lineups for their festivals happening on September 24th, 2022 in both New York City’s Central Park and Accra, Ghana’s Black Star Square.

Global Citizen bills itself as “The world’s largest movement of action takers and impact makers dedicated to ending extreme poverty NOW.” Through their festivals, fans get free tickets by engaging with actions via the Global Citizens app that help spread awareness and to various global humanitarian causes, like signing petitions, contacting representatives, etc… It’s a welcome approach for these two insane music festival lineups that are timed to occur during the UN General Assembly in order to maximize impact.

For the 10th year of the Global Citizen Festival in NYC’s famed Great Lawn at Central Park, Metallica and Mariah Carey are joined on the lineup by Charlie Puth, Maneskin, Jonas Brothers, Rosalía, and Mickey Guyton. The day’s festivities are hosted by actress, activist, and Nick Jonas’ wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas.

On the same day, Global Citizen will also present a festival in Africa, taking place at Black Star Square. Global Citizen festival Accra will feature, Usher, SZA, HER, Tems, Stormzy, Sarkodie, Gyakie, and Stonebwoy.

Get more information on Global Citizen Festival NYC here and Global Citizen Festival Accra here.

If you’re anything like me, you’re trying to keep cool throughout this excruciating, impossibly humid summer while longing for season two of Yellowjackets.

I can’t do anything about the weather, but there’s good news and bad news about Showtime’s hit mystery drama series which is up for several Emmys next month. The bad news is that season two has not even begun shooting yet, but the good news is a bit of a spoiler. Van, portrayed by Liv Hewson (Santa Clarita Diet) in the 90s set part of the story, survives the woods and the adult version of the character will be played by none other than Emmy nominee Lauren Ambrose of Six Feet Under, according to the official Yellowjackets Instagram account. Showtime announced the news on Thursday, August 11, and according to The Hollywood Reporter, production for season two of the series begins later this month. Finally! I need teen girl cannibalism and deep cuts from the 90s as soon as possible.

Throughout season one, many fans of the series who were cautiously optimistic about Van’s survival suggested that if Van survives the woods, the adult version of the character should be played by the red-headed actor. Now, it’s time to theorize how, exactly, Van survives: by eating her teammates? Is she Team Antler Queen? Is she the Antler Queen? Who is playing adult Lottie? Only time will tell.

The world of sports lost a legend last month when Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell passed away at the age of 88. Russell’s importance extends far beyond the game of basketball, as the greatest champion in league history was an icon in the civil rights movement. His death led to a number of tributes from current and former players, with some — including Magic Johnson — calling on the league to retire his number, 6.

On Thursday afternoon, the NBA announced that they will do just that. The league put out a statement, featuring words from both commissioner Adam Silver and NBPA head Tamika Tremaglio, confirming that Russell’s number will never be worn again, outside of the current players who wear six and will be grandfathered.

“Bill Russell’s unparalleled success on the court and pioneering civil rights activism deserve to be honored in a unique and historic way,” Silver said. “Permanently retiring his No. 6 across every NBA team ensures that Bill’s transcendent career will always be recognized.”

“This is a momentous honor reserved for one of the greatest champions to ever play the game,” Tremaglio said. “Bill’s actions on and off the court throughout the course of his life helped to shape generations of players for the better and for that, we are forever grateful. We are proud to continue the celebration of his life and legacy alongside the league.”

Last season, 25 players wore the number, including LeBron James. Major League Baseball did something similar in 1997, when it announced that no player will ever wear Jackie Robinson’s 42 again.

This will not be the only way that the league honors Russell, as the statement announced that “all NBA players will wear a commemorative patch on the right shoulder of their jerseys, and every NBA court will display a clover-shaped logo with the No. 6 on the sideline near the scorer’s table.”