If you’re in the mood for a Western filled with gore and grit, Paramount+ has just the series for you. Earlier today, the streaming service unveiled the first trailer for 1883, the upcoming prequel to Taylor Sheridan’s hit series Yellowstone. The Sam Elliott and Tim McGraw-led series is scheduled to premiere on Paramount+ on December 19 and tells the story of how the original Dutton family traveled through the wild west in search of a better life for their family. According to the show’s description, 1883 offers a “stark retelling of Western expansion, and an intense study of one family fleeing poverty to seek a better future in America’s promised land – Montana.”
In 1883, Elliott plays Shea Brennan, a “tough as nails, handsome cowboy with immense sadness in his past” and no tolerance for fools (via The Wrap). McGraw and his fellow musician and wife Faith Hill will portray couple James and Margaret Dutton, a couple tasked with the dauntless journey of bringing their family out west. In addition to Elliot, McGraw, and Hill, Billy Bob Thornton, Isabel May, and LaMonica Garrett will also star in the tense and action-filled western.
For those unfamiliar with Yellowstone, the series 1883 originated from, the 2018 Paramount+ series follows “a ranching family who must defend their territory against outsiders.” Yellowstone stars the Oscar and Emmy award-winning actor Kevin Costner, Wes Bentley, Kelly Reilly, Luke Grimes, Cole Hauser, and Gil Birmingham, and is currently on its fourth season.
1883 is slated to premiere exclusively on Paramount+ on December 19.
Klay Thompson is working his way back to the basketball court. After each of the last two seasons were taken away from the Golden State Warriors’ sharpshooting wing due to injuries, Thompson has spent the early part of this season on the road to recovery, and it’s believed that he hopes to suit back up for the Dubs sometime before Christmas.
While Thompson’s been going through this, he’s carved out a niche as the NBA’s premier boat guy. Thompson will go live on Instagram while he’s on a boat, navigating the open waters with vibes that are absolutely pristine. In his latest video, Thompson explored the high seas and expressed his belief that the fine city of Seattle, Washington deserves to get an NBA team again.
“Bring back our Sonics!” Thompson exclaimed. “Seattle deserves a team. Give Seattle our team back. Bring back our Sonics!”
Thompson, of course, went to Washington State and spent time in Lake Oswego, Oregon as a child, which is a few hours away from Seattle. He actually grew up a fan of the Portland Trail Blazers — his dad, Mychal, played for the team growing up — but wanting the Sonics back in Seattle transcends any type of fandom.
At a private service held for the late Young Dolph this week, it was announced that a public ceremony will also be held in Memphis for fans who want to pay their respects to the hometown hero, according to Memphis’ ABC affiliate. Local community activist Pastor Earle Fisher spoke at the service attended by Dolph’s family and friends, pointing out that Dolph’s death was far from an anomaly on the streets of Bluff City.
“With all of the pomp and circumstance that elected officials and civic leaders have put around this heinous murder, we could do something to bring the people who have been involved in this to accountability and justice a whole lot sooner,” he said. “The reality is there is a body being buried just about every day in Shelby County, and often we have people who are in powerful positions that have created policies that make these bodies pile up.”
The public memorial will be held at FedEx Forum, the home of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies, on December 16. In addition Fox’s local news affiliate also reported that Memphis City Councilman J.B. Smiley announced a street will be named after Young Dolph in the near future. A press release states the public ceremony unveiling the street name will be held on December 15 at 1 pm at Dunn Avenue and Airways Boulevard.
Although Dolph was gunned down in broad daylight, no arrests have yet been made. Police released footage from a security camera near the incident in the hope of learning more about the two men who shot him at the Makeba Bakery on November 17.
Scarlett Johansson has exited an Apple Original Film, Ghosted, which has transformed the movie from an Avengers to a Knives Out reunion. Taking her place is Ana de Armas who will star opposite Chris Evans in the “romantic action adventure” directed by Dexter Fletcher. Johansson leaving the project, which is being described as reminiscent of Romancing the Stone, was reportedly amicable and came down to the usual scheduling conflict. Via Deadline:
Apple acquired the high-profile project over the summer. It is described as a high concept romantic action adventure film. The change comes because the intent is to get the picture into production by February, and the timing didn’t work out for Johansson. Ellison led the charge to bring in de Armas, who’s about as hot an actress out there right now after Knives Out and No Time to Die, and Blonde.
Ghosted will be de Armas and Evans’ third collaboration. Following Knives Out, the two recently worked together with Ryan Gosling on Netflix’s The Gray Man, which re-teamed Evans with Marvel directors Joe and Anthony Russo. However, de Armas is becoming just as in-demand as the former Captain America. Following her standout performance in the latest Bond movie, No Time to Die, de Armas was quickly snatched up by the John Wick universe where she’ll star in the spinoff film, Ballerina.
In an interview on The Graham Norton Show, Holland shared the story about he got the role of Peter Parker in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “I think I did seven or eight different auditions, I flew out to Atlanta multiple times for different screen tests,” he said. “And then when I was going for my last audition, I was very nervous and I had this driver. Lovely guy, but a little bit too honest.”
The driver told him, “You know what kid, I think you’re gonna get it.” Holland asked him why he thought that. “You know what,” he replied, “I think you’re gonna get it because the kid that I just drove there, he is so good looking.” Months later, after Holland got the part, he saw the driver again, and he goes, “I told you so.” Holland wondered, “What did you tell me? That I was gonna get the part or that I was ugly?”
The driver was onto something: not every Spider-Man can be this hot.
You can watch the clip from The Graham Norton Show above.
This past August, Kim Petras announced that she had signed with Republic Records — home to Taylor Swift, Post Malone, and Ariana Grande — and that her debut album will be coming soon via the new label. While no official date has been announced yet, we do know that it’s due out in 2022 and the tracks have been trickling in.
In the video for the synth-heavy “Future Starts Now,” she was a Paris party diva coming across like a young Kylie Minogue. It came on the heels of “Malibu,” which saw Petras exploring a more expansive, sunnier sound, a la Katy Perry. Now on “Coconuts,” she’s very much still into those beachside vibes as she sings sweetly about… well, her boobs. It’s got “song of the summer” vibes in the dead of winter, which could be both a welcome sweater and god’s work, depending on how cold it is where you are.
In the song, she sings about giving her ta-tas different names “like Mary-Kate and Ashley,” referencing the Olsen twins at one turn, and then “Cartier and Tiffany,” name-checking high-end jewelers. It treads the line between body-positive and being downright forwardly provocative, but that’s what makes it so fun.
Watch the lyric video for “Coconuts” above. Out now via Republic Records / Amigo Records.
Welcome to the ultimate men’s accessory holiday gift guide, in which we attempt to make shopping for the man in your life as easy, streamlined, and hassle-free as possible. In our guide you won’t find any corny gag gifts or holiday cliches like a pair of socks (though socks are nice and everyone needs them!) or a necktie, we put time into curating a thoughtful list that you’ll actually be proud to gift. Whether it’s a tool that’ll help lead to better health, a travel essential, or just the latest cool gadget for your dude to nerd out on, we’ve got all the bases covered.
The following gifts are practical, functional, and ultimately, pretty f*cking cool. So they’re sure to be a hit with any man in your life, from that new flame to a friend and anything in between. Let’s get to it.
Everybody needs a phone case. But after you drop $1000+ on a new iPhone, who wants to throw down another handful of dough just to protect it from damage? Why are we spending so much money on such delicate devices but don’t want to pay to adequately protect said devices from harm? It’s one of life’s great mysteries. So buy one for him, and since it’s a gift you might as well go all out and get a really nice one.
It doesn’t have to be the phone case above (though we dig that one) — you should probably make sure the person you’re buying for has an iPhone — but Otterbox makes all sorts of reinforced cases for almost every modern model of smartphone including some nice clear cases that will still show off his expensive devices.
Bottom Line: A good quality phone case is a sweet gesture that solves a problem everybody has, but no one wants to deal with.
No gimmicks, no stupid glass skulls or designs or engravings, this is just a simple, classy Whiskey glass to sip an Old Fashioned out of. Produced at an almost century-old Slovenian glassworks from hand-cut crystal, this four-set collection of glasses was designed to capture and reflect light and give your cocktails a sparkling presentation.
Bottom Line: It’s the perfect accompaniment to a bar cart — hey, that’s another suggestion on our list!
Everybody wants a nice wallet, but we have to admit that there is something inherently silly about throwing down a lot of money for something that is ultimately designed for the sole purpose of holding money. It’s like buying a nice trash can. This is why a lot of men end up with weird random wallets that they just happen upon like Uncle Leo.
This is why a nice wallet makes a great gift. Maison de Sabré makes a particularly nice leather bi-fold wallet that comes in a variety of beautiful colors and is constructed from soft top-grain leather. It’s so nice that it comes with care instructions on how to keep it looking beautiful for a lifetime.
Bottom Line: A gift that’s sure to be greatly appreciated and that he’s not likely to get for himself.
For the man in your life who can’t seem to keep his sh*t charged up, the Logitech POWERED 3-in-1 Qi Wireless Charging Dock has all the power it needs to charge a smartphone, watch, and wireless headphones all at the same time. Compatible with most Apple, Samsung, Google, and LG devices, this charger is able to deliver 7.5w of fast-charging power, ensuring devices are fully juiced quickly.
Bottom Line: Say what you will about the modern era but… we need our devices charged. That’s just facts.
Released as part of famed Los Angeles streetwear brand UNION’s 30th anniversary, this studio-quality pair of wireless airbuds are both stylish and functional, delivering a pristine sonic experience that will help the man in your life really feel the music. The design of the headphones was inspired by the Pan African flag and is meant to reference UNION’s roots as a Black-owned business.
Bottom Line: When it comes to working out, nothing is better and less obtrusive than a good pair of wireless headphones and Beats are the best.
It’s never been easier — well since like the late ‘80s early ‘90s — to shoot with Polaroid film, so indulge the man in your life’s creative side by hooking him up with this Polaroid starter set. The set features Polaroid’s new i-Type Instant Camera in a variety of colors as well as two 8-packs of color film, and one pack of black and white.
Bottom Line: This is a great gift. In the digital photo era, everyone loves having a physical object.
Bring an easy and effective entry fitness routine into his life with a nice jump rope set. In truth, you don’t have to spring for this super luxurious set by Crossrope, any jump rope will do, but we like this bundle that comes with four different ropes and fancy ergonomic handles.
The Get Fit Bundle consists of two lighter ropes specifically designed for cardio and HIIT workouts, and two heavily weighted ropes for a full body pump.
Bottom Line: A great choice whether the man in your life is already into fitness or looking to dip their toes into an exercise routine but doesn’t want to spring for that gym membership.
Every living space needs a good bar cart, and this Midcentury Modern style cart by Zhori is all class. This is the sort of bar cart you imagine Don Draper having and features three tiers for bottles, glasses, and mixing tools, lockable wheels, and brass accents over a tobacco wood color.
Bottom Line: Style counts. And this is truly stylish.
This is a serious turntable, not the type with the built-in speakers that you pick up from Wal-Mart, we’re talking about serious audiophile quality that’ll make your records come alive with adjustable speeds for playing 33, 45, and 78 rpm records and all the necessary attachments to play 7-inches, as well as vary the speed and reverse play records. That means with two of these things and a mixer, you have a basic vinyl DJ set up.
Bottom Line: Even if you don’t go through with the two turntables, the idea that it’s within reach is cool enough in itself. This manual turntable features Bluetooth wireless connectivity as well as analog and USB outputs.
If you have a man in your life who is serious about home cooking, blow his mind and drop his jaw with this five-piece starter knife collection. $370 sounds like an awfully high price for knives, but Shun makes some of the most seriously well-crafted Japanese cooking knives in the food space, this is the kind of knife a professional chef reaches for thanks to its handling, sharpness, and versatility.
It’s a set designed to last a lifetime, also they just look beautiful! This five knife set features PakkaWood handles and comes supplied with a chef’s knife, utility knife, and paring knife, plus a honing steel, and of course a beautiful woodblock to house it all.
Bottom Line: Helping someone you care about cook better food is literally the gift that keeps on giving.
A pair of cufflinks elevates a good shirt from “nice” to “elegant,” so infuse some class and a strong sense of luxury into his wardrobe with a pair of beautiful quality cuff links. These sterling silver cufflinks out of the house of Gucci feature a vintage ‘70s inspired double-G motif and are sure to be the highlight of any outfit.
Okay, this one is a bit on the luxury end and is clothing more than an accessory, but every man needs that casual jacket that they can wear daily that’ll stand up to the elements and stay looking fresh. When it comes to bomber jackets, It doesn’t really get better than A.P.C in both construction and style. Featuring a khaki green color and made of a blend of wool, polyamide and cotton, this jacket features a loose fit, oversized pockets, and long sleeves with a classic warm and fuzzy collar.
Bottom Line: This is a jacket… so… not really an accessory. But warmth is highly valued and this stylish zip-up can go with a range of outfits — from formal to streetwear. We think it works when you look at it that way.
Let me put it to you the simplest way: I feel cooler when I wear these. Like I’m on my 1973 Paul Newman vibe. People comment often. It’s always positive.
Look…
At the end of the day, stuff — all stuff — is just meant to help us live healthier, happier, more joyful lives. Where that intersects with style is when the things we buy or someone buys for us make us feel more confident and comfortable in our own skin. These glasses do that for me. In part, because they nail retro aviator/ pilot/ Hollywood actor/ roguish adventurer-style without adding any off-kilter ornamentation, but also because they feel valuable and solid.
That 23K gold isn’t just marketing talk — it has heft. There’s some weight to them. You notice it without it feeling distracting.
There are plenty of tech specs to these glasses beyond the gold in the frames. The lenses are described as “SkyTec Glass Polarized lenses with Vector Anti-Reflective & Blue Wave lens technology” — which is more than a mouthful. I don’t really know what those terms mean. I do know that I like looking at the world through them, they’re not straining my eyes, and that they don’t seem to scratch easily — that’s all I need.
That and all the added coolness.
Bottom Line: I wear these every day and feel better about myself because of them. There’s no human alive who doesn’t want a gift that can have that effect.
A sweet, beautiful little girl sees her reflection as she gets her hair done by her loving mom. And then she utters three little words that would break any mother’s heart:
“I’m so ugly!”
Her mom gasps, instincts kicking in. “Don’t say that!” But by then the daughter has already broken into tears. It’s hard to watch this innocent child’s self-esteem so devastated.
Luckily, mom knew exactly what to say to help her daughter remember her worth. It’s easy to see why this touching video has now gone viral.
“You are so pretty,” mom repeats over and over again, trying to deprogram the negative self-talk.
“You have this beautiful chocolate skin…you got these dimples. How many people got two dimples? You got two dimples! Look at them pretty white teeth!”
Going into cheerleading mode, she says:
“No, you not gonna cry. You are a beautiful little girl. You are the prettiest girl in class. Boom! Tell ’em straight up. When you go to school tomorrow, you gonna be like ‘oh look at my hair, oh look at my shoes’…Baby girl you are beautiful. Black is beautiful, and if don’t nobody ever tell you. I will tell you, you are gorgeous. And you gonna grow up and you gonna be everything that you can be. The greatest…whatever you wanna be. What you wanna be?”
“The teacher,” she says quietly.
“Your teacher mean to you?”
The daughter nods.
“So guess what, when you become the teacher, you don’t be mean. You be the nice teacher.”
And this is not only how you lift a child’s spirit, it’s how you show them a better world is possible.
Though the daughter keeps trying to stare back at the mirror, mom guides her eyes back to her own. Her last words are “You hold your head up,” and they share a loving embrace.
There’s another snippet where the daughter says “Hi, I’m black, and beautiful” and blows us a kiss. It’s quickly followed by a hilarious “Girrrrrl, whatchyou doin’ with my phone?” Apparently her courage was restored enough to record a quick video in secret.
The final thing we see is both mother and daughter grinning ear to ear, and it truly is beautiful. Way to go, mom. This is a moment her daughter will be able to return to anytime her confidence is compromised.
Pen15: Season 2, Part 2 — (Hulu series) Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle continue to play pre-teens as 30-something actresses, and expect even more cringeworthy vibes along with more unmistakably heartwarming moments. Relationships, both good and bad, rear their heads and test this show’s central friendship. Underneath it all, though, this show remains unyieldingly funny and more than a litte bit dark when it comes to what that dog’s doing in the wrap-up’s trailer.
Harlem (Amazon Prime series) — The world shall never see too many comedy shows revolving around a group of friends who are navigating personal lives and making utter messes of themselves. This one’s got combo of Living Single and Sex and the City vibes going on with a contemporary spin, all going down in “the mecca of Black culture in America,” as Amazon points out. It’s not a great idea to go out and enjoy a social life right now, so if you’re looking for some vicarious living, have at it here.
Here’s some regularly scheduled programming:
How To With John Wilson (Friday, HBO 10:00pm) — The “anxious New Yorker” (as he refers to himself) and documentary filmmaker returns for more slice-of-life, refreshingly funny accounts of existing in the Big Apple. This season promises some unexpected moments with unyielding honesty at every turn. Don’t worry, you’re in good hands.
A Clusterfunke Christmas (Saturday, Comedy Central 7:00pm) — Rachel Dratch, Ana Gasteyer, Vella Lovell, and Cheyenne Jackson star in this movie about a hotel executive who buys a family-run inn in northern Maine to forget all of her troubles. However, her city ways clash with the small-town, holiday-spirit vibe going on.
Succession (Sunday, HBO 9:00pm) — Shiv’s dancing trauma carries over with Roman feeling suspicious about mom’s new boyfriend, and Gerri is distracted by a wedding.
Fear The Walking Dead (Sunday, CBS 9:00pm) — Is a safe home even possible at this point? Alicia’s going to do her damndest to make it happen.
Dexter (Sunday, Showtime 9:00pm) — The new season is a bloody good time, and this week, Dexter’s Dark Passenger comes out while hoping to protect Harrison from drugs. Also, that podcaster sure seems like trouble!
Hightown (Starz 9:00pm) — Ray’s prepping for a case, Alan has a terrible dinner, and it’s the point of no return for Frankie and Renee.
The Walking Dead: The World Beyond (Sunday, AMC 10:00pm) — Can the group possibly save the future? There are too many living and dead enemies afoot.
Yellowjackets (Sunday, Showtime 10:00) — Playing with guns is never a great idea, but these ladies are doing it anyway with potentially disastrous results. Natalie becomes obsessed with broken men.
Insecure (Sunday, HBO 10:00pm) — Issa Dee and Molly face off with the future.
Curb Your Enthusiasm (Sunday, HBO 10:30pm) — Larry David’s made a friend in a councilwoman before Election Day happens, and it’s conflict time between actor and prop master.
Here are some more streaming picks:
Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues (Apple TV+ special) — Mariah’s the undisputed Queen of Christmas, and she’s here with more magic that might possibly make you enjoy the holiday season. Just surrender already.
Hawkeye: Season 1 (Disney+ series) — Likewise, the MCU is in holiday mood for this series, which begins to pass the arrow from Jeremy Renner’s Clint Barton to Hailee Steinfeld’s Kate Bishop, and Steinfeld is freaking fantastic while Hawkeye only wants a damn break from this hero stuff. This week follows up on that Echo reveal from that cliffhanger.
Santa Inc (HBO Max series) — In this stop-motion animated series, the perpetually jolly Seth Rogen voices what seems like Santa while Sarah Silverman plays the dedicated elf who’s seeking to become the first lady Santa. Let’s hope she kicks some butt and rises above all the dude candidates, and you’ll also hear the voices of Craig Robinson, Nicholas Braun, Maria Bamford, and more along the way.
Queen Of The Universe: Season 1 (Paramount+ series) — RuPaul executive produces and Graham Norton hosts this drag singing competition show that features drag queens who (literally) seek world domination. Representing the U.S, Mexico, Canada, India, Brazil, China, France, and so on, these contestants are fierce.
The Beatles: Get Back (Disney+ miniseries) — The Fab Four (obviously John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr) will appear in this three-part (Peter Jackson-produced) documentary series that covers the making The Beatles’ 1970s album, Let It Be. In addition, we’ll get to dive behind the curtain to watch them prep for their first live show in years. Expect to see some myths dispelled about how this period really went down for the band.
Hanna: Season 3 (Amazon Prime series) — Esmé Creed-Miles is back as the pint-sized, badass title character, who’s still attempting to defeat the mysterious powers that be while Dermot Mulroney’s operative is as sinister as ever. The third season promises more fight scenes and thrills, all while more characters get backstories, and Mireille Enos’ character forms one half of a lady power duo to cross generations.
Saved By the Bell: Season 2 (Peacock series) — This reboot worked out to harness a new generation of viewers, along with those who watched the O.G. effort during their own youth. The ultimate Zack Attack last season meant that Mark-Paul Gosselaar was on hand to portray a bad California governor, but fortunately, Tiffani Thiessen, Elizabeth Berkley, and Mario Lopez all arrived to help make things right. The revival was surprisingly socially relevant, too, and expect more of the same to come with a student leader who finds herself with more of a mess to clean up than she expected.
The Wheel of Time: Season 1 (Amazon Prime series) — Rosamund Pike finally goes not play a sociopath while starring in this sprawling adaptation of one of the most popular fantasy book series (by Robert Jordan) ever. Here, she portrays Moiraine, who’s a member of an exclusive, magical, all-ladies organization known as Aes Sedai. The story follows Moiraine’s dangerous quest with a group that contains the prophesied Dragon Reborn, who shall be the key to humanity’s fate. Whether that fate is to be destroyed or saved, who really knows? Sit back and surrender to the epic journey.
True Story (Netflix limited series) — Wesley Snipes and Kevin Hart star in this Philly-set story about a famous comedian who touches down in his hometown for a tour stop. In the process, his personal life rears its head, of course, and he must confront existential dilemmas, including the importance of protecting what’s near and dear to one’s heart. A lot of that drama comes from the comedian’s brother, which proves that no one knows you better (and worse) than your own family.
Last month, it was announced that The National’s Aaron and Bryce Dessner were composing the score for the new Peter Dinklage-starring film, Cyrano. The film arrives in theaters this month and The National leader Matt Berninger and his wife Carin Besser penned the lyrics to the songs on the soundtrack. While the first track released from the film, “Someone To Say,” is sung by actress Haley Bennett, the latest single is a full-on song by The National.
“Somebody Desperate” has Berninger’s vocals front and center. The track opens with Aaron Dessner on the grand piano, something he’s been doing a lot of for Taylor Swift in recent days. It’s the first new material from The National since 2020’s “Never Tear Us Apart,” an INXS cover that benefited Australia’s Brushfire Relief efforts.
Recently, both Dessner brothers and Peter Dinklage appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert to perform “Your Name,” also from Cyrano. In the Joe Wright-directed film, Dinklage stars alongside Bennett, Amanda Seyfried, and Kelvin Harrisson.
Cyrano is out in theaters on Friday, December 10. Listen to “Somebody Desperate” above and check out the Cyrano trailer below.
Cyrano (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) is out 12/10 via Decca Records. Pre-order it here.
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