Fresh off the release of her excellent third album, Things Take Time, Take Time, Courtney Barnett has another gift for her fans, who have found a rather lovel community through Barnett’s music. Today, she announced the release of a documentary, Anonymous Club, that will be coming out next year. Though she tends to be a very private person, the film was shot over three years and gives a striking behind-the-scenes look at the singer-songwriter’s life as she went on a global tour behind her last album, Tell Me How You Really Feel.
Barnett will be narrating the film from her audio diary, which was recorded in a dictaphone that filmmaker Danny Cohen gave Barnett to help flesh out the film’s intimate perspective. According to a press release, the documentary will offer “frank and unprecedented insight into Barnett’s creative process, the sacrifices and inner conflicts set in motion by fame, and the sometimes dark backdrop to her whimsical, relatably poetic compositions.” The film was shot on 16 mm film and will be released by Oscilloscope as a traditional release sometime next year. Check out a trailer for the film above, and keep an eye out for more info on the movie coming very soon.
Seth Rogen puts his money where his mouth is, quite literally, and he’s reaping success for his weed brand in the aftermath. He couldn’t be more pleased to sell his wares in the U.S., and Seth’s regularly tweeting out the fruits of one of his other loves (pottery spinning). Well, he’s combined the same colorful spirit from a lot of his pottery creations with his weed love and “invented a rolling tray.”
Here’s his very important Twitter announcement, complete with video demonstration.
Naturally, the rolling tray is a big hit on Rogen’s Houseplant website, and the above tweet’s sitting at 620,000 “likes” and counting, but not everyone can witness success without an argument. Seth, as well, was cool with pushing back a bit in his replies toward sporadic detractors. One user attempted to point out that Seth “designed” rather than “invented” a tray, and Seth got a little (good-naturedly) hyperbolic while illustrating how silly it is to argue that point. “Nah dude I invented the concept of trays,” Rogen tweeted. “Motherf*ckers were rolling in bowls and on rocks and sh*t before me.”
Nah dude I invented the concept of trays. Motherfuckers were rolling in bowls and on rocks and shit before me.
This is all in good fun, hopefully, but some people do take these things too seriously. When someone else stepped up to express respect for Seth’s “entrepreneurialism,” they also advised that he “[m]aybe scale back just to special occasions” while smoking weed because “I worry that if you keep smoking grass every day your memory will go.” Hmm.
Your entrepreneurialism is outstanding, Seth, but I worry that if you keep smoking grass every day your memory will go. You need to memorize lines in movies, no? Maybe scale back just to special occasions. I say this because I care. Best, Jordan.
Finding the perfect gift for the movie lover or TV fan in your life should, in theory, be pretty easy. After all, there are hundreds of shows streaming right now and dozens of blockbusters available at our fingertips — there’s got to be something for even the pickiest of people on your shopping list, right?
Then again, having so many options means sifting through the junk to get to the hidden gems and one-of-a-kind memorabilia can be, well, kind of exhausting. Even Santa doesn’t have to do this much work. That’s why this year, UPROXX is dropping a handy buying guide for any cinephile and TV fanatic on your list. From choice comics to prep them for upcoming Marvel storylines to recipes for biscuits, movie pass subscriptions, quirky coffee table books, show-specific apparel, and more — we guarantee you’ll find something worth adding to your holiday cart here.
Marvel
Hawkeye by Fraction & Aja: The Saga of Barton and Bishop
This new trade paperback collects all 22 issues of the iconic comic run by Matt Fraction and David Aja that inspired the upcoming Disney+ Hawkeye series. Acclaimed for its sharp writing, superb characterization, and inventive storytelling, Hawkeye is the story that put the character of Clint Barton back on the map — and made Kate Bishop a household name. Even if you’re not familiar with comics, you’ll want to pick this book up. We promise you’ll be hooked.
Even if you’re not great in the kitchen,Ted Lasso’s biscuit recipe is easy peasy, lemon squeezy. It literally has four ingredients in it, requires minimal kitchen utensils to make, and the delicious product is sure to delight almost anyone, even if they’re not a fan of the show. They make a great host/hostess gift, a thank you to your mailman, or a perfect snack for Santa. The official Ted Lasso biscuit recipe can be found at The Kitchn, and those perfect pink candy boxes can be found all over the internet. We like the ones from Nashville Wraps as they can hold a sizable portion of buttery biscuits, but they’re also small enough to evoke the feeling of having biscuits with the boss. Ted Lasso totally believes that you can make these.
Film Twitter has been singing the praises of this carefully-curated streaming collection for years but there’s truly something for everyone here – whether you’re a proud cinephile or just starting to dive into the world of moviemaking. Themed collections, director-spotlighted streaming lists, arthouse finds, international fare, and of course, the classics – they can all be found here for a price tag that is shockingly reasonable considering all of the incredible storytelling at your fingertips. If you know someone who calls themselves a film fanatic and they don’t have this subscription, do them a favor this year.
Yes, it’s still a travesty that virtually no Squid Game merch was available in time for Halloween this year, but let’s get real: everyone still wants a piece of the hottest show of 2021. Now, Netflix has a bunch of options depending on which side you fall on – player or guard – but this brightly-colored hoodie feels like the kind of statement piece any TV fan would want in their closet.
Got a Schitt’s Creekfan in your life who also loves to dabble in the arts? This delightful set of colored pencils from Pop Colors makes a perfect stocking stuffer. Twelve vibrant pencils with color names like “Rosebud Motel”, “Fold in the Cheese”, and “The Crows Have Eyes III” will have your friends and family giving you the warmest regards for your excellent taste in gifts.
Maybe your friends and family haven’t yet gotten around to watching Schitt’s Creek? Pop Colors has you covered as they also offer pencil sets for other classic and beloved TV series such as Parks and Recreation, Breaking Bad, and The Office.
The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
If you’re a hardcore Marvel fan, you’ll want to pick up this massive celebration of a decade’s worth of MCU secrets, stories, and special moments. Written by Tara Bennett and Paul Terry, it’s the definitive bible for the superhero franchise that changed — and continues to change — moviemaking. Bennett and Terry uncover untold casting stories, new interviews, shocking revelations about some of the biggest Marvel films, and more.
When you think “scratch-offs” you probably think of gas station lottery tickets but this piece of film memorabilia is, dare we say, chic? A collection of 100 of the best movies of all time – everything from Star Wars to Jaws, The Shawshank Redemption, Get Out, and more are featured here – this scratch-off poster sports minimalistic miniature posters of some of our favorite films. Use it as an eye-catching piece of artwork for your walls or as a fun answer to the age-old question: “What should I watch tonight?”
Considering we’re about to dive back down the rabbit hole again, this incredibly robust box set feels like a must-have for any film fan. It red-pills viewers again with a hi-def version of each of the three films in the original trilogy, pairing them with a documentary on the making of The Matrix, an animated series of short films that builds out the Wachowski siblings’ universe, hours of commentary from the directors and casts, music videos, original artwork, storyboards, and more. Whether you’re digging for clues about the next installment or just wanting to relive the experience of watching a film that changed cinema forever, this is a must-have gift.
Fans of Critical Role and Dungeons and Dragons can now create their own adventures in a familiar setting with this campaign book, featuring new guides, brand new creatures, and lots of familiar locations for Critical Role fans. Co-written by Critical Role Dungeon Master Matthew Mercer, it’s the perfect addition to your D&D adventures. How do you want to do this?
Wes Anderson has gained a film fan following thanks to the imaginatively idiosyncratic worlds he creates on-screen. From grand hotels to fox dens, summer camps, and small-town newspapers – he’s able to build colorful, quaint locales that match the quirkiness of his characters. This book asks the question: “What if a Wes Anderson movie came to life?” It answers it too, with a unique, conversation-starting travel guide to hidden gems and unusual landmarks around the world, all of which have that essence of peculiarity and otherness that Anderson features so heavily in his films. The director gives the book a foreword, and each stunning destination comes complete with a backstory in case you ever think of visiting for yourself. It’s a loving ode to a filmmaker’s body of work that doubles as inspiration for your next real-life adventure.
Let the spice (jokes) flow while you play this intricate, beautifully-designed board game based on director Denis Villeneuve’s theatrical adaptation. Whether you fully grasped the complicated, nuanced hierarchy at play in the futuristic feudal society of Dune or you just remember the parts with sandworms and Jason Momoa playing a character named Duncan Idaho, you’ll have a good time parsing out the mythology and backstory of Frank Herbert’s sci-fi epic. And, since we look to be getting a sequel to the film, this board game can also serve as a world-building primer for even more space adventures.
In case you didn’t know, the A24 shop has some fantastic, bespoke merch available for film fans looking for a more sophisticated way to celebrate their favorite studio picks. Personally, we love this interpretation of the Twitter thread that took the world by storm in 2015. Authored by A’Ziah King, or Zola as you may know her, this compilation of tweets reads like poetry… if any of the literary greats had the courage to write about stripper-trips-gone-wrong. It features a foreword by Roxanne Gay and an afterword by director Janicza Bravo, who helmed the film version of this tale that dropped earlier this year. Study it before watching the movie or keep it on your coffee table so you can launch into an epic re-telling of the road trip from hell whenever guests visit.
Serial bingers of The Office know that it is legit the gift that keeps on giving. Watching the classic sitcom over and over again is seriously one of the most soothing things on the planet. So, if you’re a fan of The Office—or have a fan in your life—this Funko advent calendar makes sure that the good times keep rolling right on through your very own Margarita-Karaoke Christmas bash. (Seriously, if you throw one of those, please make sure we’re on the invite list.)
For each of the 24 days leading up to Christmas, there’s a little Funko Dunder Mifflinite waiting to surprise. Just pop the box open and have some fun. That’s what she said. Er… that’s what Santa said?
Fun City: New York City And The Movies That Made It
New York is a city that means something different to everyone who’s been there, but the version of it that exists on film is iconic thanks to a handful of filmmakers who’ve spent years crafting the Big Apple through their lens. This book looks at how some of those movies shaped the city we know and love today, through gorgeous photos and in-depth interviews with names like Martin Scorsese, Greta Gerwig, Jennifer Westfeldt, Noah Baumbach, and more. It’s an ode to the Big Apple, yes, but also to the art of movie-making and it’s the perfect gift for cinephiles with an affection for some of the greats.
It’s hard to believe that we have been living in a Stranger Things-less world for almost three whole years. The fourth season is slated to premiere at some point in the spring of 2022, but that leaves a few months to wait for the continued adventures of our friends from Hawkins, Indiana. This Lego set is sure to help pass the time as your giftee ponders the still-unsolved mysteries of the Upside Down while assembling this masterpiece. Sadly, this set does not come with assistance from our favorite babysitter, Steve Harrington. But it’s still pretty great.
Chicago-based trio Horsegirl may been composed of musicians still in their late teens, but they’ve already made major waves in music since forming in 2019. Their bellowing vocals and fuzzy chords resonate with indie lovers, earning them a chance to perform at Pitchfork Music Festival this year and capture a sizeable following. Now returning with a new single and an exciting slew of tour dates, Horsegirl share the “Billy” video.
Like their previously releases singles, “Billy” boasts droning guitars, warm harmonies, and the tangible chemistry of the friendship between each band members. About the new single, which marks the first release of the record label Matador, Horsegirl said:
“There was a period of last year where the three of us spent every day together writing and recording. It was during this time, when we practically lived in Penelope’s basement, that ‘Billy’ was written. Penelope had recently read about Nick Drake‘s alternate tunings prompting her to detune her guitar, while Nora overlaid a rhythmic vocal line detailing the life of a fictional character, Billy. At the time, we had been listening to a lot of New Zealand underground bands (80’s/90’s Flying Nun). With that scrappiness in mind, we worked the rest of the song out through improvising together, and ‘Billy’ quickly fell into place.”
The visual alongside “Billy” was filmed on a rainy day in Chicago with Horsegirl’s close friends. “This video is a love letter to our city and friends,” they said about the visual. “The song is a love letter to past music scenes we wish we could have witnessed. Please listen to ‘Billy’ in your kitchen with a group of good friends and dance along — we can’t wait to share it with you.”
Watch Horsegirl’s “Billy” video above and find their 2022 tour dates below.
03/16/2022 — Austin, TX @ SXSW
03/17/2022 — Austin, TX @ SXSW
03/19/2022 — Philadelphia, PA @ PhilaMOCA
03/20/2022 — Washington, DC @ DC9
03/22/2022 — New York, NY @ Market Hotel
After a run of dates in 2021 that included supporting slots for both Tame Impala and Death Cab For Cutie, Perfume Genius has announced a new North American tour for 2022. In many of the stops, it’ll give fans the first opportunity to catch songs off of 2020’s excellent Set My Heart On Fire Immediately.
The way these songs come across live is inextricably tied to their creation, as Perfume Genius’ Mike Hadreas explained to Uproxx last year:
“The whole record, I was imagining performing it live. It’s about being outside and it’s about connection; it’s about the people, and all the ideas that are formulating around performance, and how I was going to get the music to people beyond just releasing it. It’s hard. That’s how musicians sustain themselves really, touring is how you make money. I’m sure there’s a way for me to perform here, inside. Some people are more natural at pointing the camera at themselves in their house and going. And I can still do that. But I just had different ideas for what it was going to be.”
Tickets for the tour go on sale this Friday 11/15 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased here. Check out the full tour schedule below.
03/20/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
03/21/2022 — San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
03/23/2022 — Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
03/24/2022 — New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall
03/25/2022 — Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
03/26/2022 — Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls Theatre
03/28/2022 — Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall Ballroom
03/29/2022 — Chicago, IL @ Thalia Hall
03/30/2022 — Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line
04/01/2022 — Detroit, MI @ Saint Andrew’s Hall
04/02/2022 — Toronto, ON @ The Phoenix Concert Theatre
04/03/2022 — Montreal, QC @ Théâtre Rialto
04/05/2022 — Boston, MA @ Royale
04/06/2022 — Holyoke, MA @ Gateway City Arts
04/07/2022 — New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
Death Cab For Cutie is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The RX is Uproxx Music’s stamp of approval for the best albums, songs, and music stories throughout the year. Inclusion in this category is the highest distinction we can bestow, and signals the most important music being released throughout the year. The RX is the music you need, right now.
Silk Sonic’sorigin story dates back to the European leg of Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic Tour. Anderson .Paak served as the opening act for the string of shows and it’s here that Silk Sonic’s funky, free-spirited roots were planted. More than four years later, the tourmates-turned-good-friends delivered what will undoubtedly be one of 2021’s most memorable albums with An Evening With Silk Sonic. This brief, but rich musical experience, is birthed out of a few things: Bruno and .Paak’s trajectory in their careers, the combination of their respective inspirations, and a schedule that was unexpectedly freed up due to the coronavirus pandemic.
An Evening With Silk Sonic is a unique spectacle that Bruno and .Paak were kind enough to release in a format that allows us to infinitely experience this magic. From the very moment that the curtains open and Bootsy Collins’ ethereal voice seeps out, Silk Sonic coasts with no regard for distractions and an incredible display of showmanship. Collins’ multiple appearances on An Evening With Silk Sonic are key as it’s an endorsement that requires both acknowledgment and respect. Bootsy Collins, who rose to fame beside James Brown, stands as one of the front names in funk’s history. That’s on top of inductions to the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame and Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame as well as being recognized as one of the top bassists of all time.
That’s exactly what makes An Evening With Silk Sonic so special. The idea that a mere collection of jam sessions beautifully produced a body of work created in the glory of greats from the 1970s. “After Last Night,” which supplies help from Thundercat and Bootsy Collins, balances sensual and soulful with funky and yearnful. Bruno and .Paak lay stomach-flat with feet to the sky on cloud nine after an unforgettable experience with the woman of their dreams. “If I still had my phone, I’d call every girl I know / And tell them goodbye,” the duo sings blinded by love. “Cars, clothes, diamonds, and gold / Anything you want, any place you want.” This dramatic account of surefire love after one encounter is soon greeted with an equally-dramatic display of despair and sadness on “Smokin’ Out The Window” after both singers find out their newfound romance is nothing but a sham. That’s exactly how Silk Sonic’s show is supposed to be: exaggerated, hyperbolic, and melodramatic. It’s a quality that .Paak solidifies on that song. “Look here, baby I hope you find whatever it is that you need,” he says. “But I also hope your triflin’ ass is walking ‘round barefoot in these streets!”
The theatrics behind Silk Sonic’s new album, when taken from the viewpoint of Bruno and .Paak’s respective discographies, is a clash of 24K Magic and Yes Lawd!. The intentional blast to the past intertwines itself with dressed to the nines cockiness on An Evening With Silk Sonic. .Paak leads a ridiculously confident and infectiously good declaration of self-excellence on “Fly As Me,” one that also crowns a lucky woman with a top-notch title of her own. “I’m tryna love, is you gon’ love me back?” .Paak quips on the track. Towards the backend of the album, Silk Sonic gets lost in gambling and the other addicting aspects of Las Vegas on “777.” If you needed any proof that Bruno and .Paak could be the life of the party, “777” is both evidence of that and an enticing invitation to join them in some high-risk/high-reward fun.
A large part of Silk Sonic’s success lives behind the scenes. Critically-acclaimed producers and songwriters James Fauntleroy and D’Mile live within the notes of the album. Fauntleroy co-wrote three of the album’s nine songs while D’Mile co-wrote and co-produced each one in addition to delivering background vocals and contributions to the project’s instrumentation. Furthermore, Babyface’s contribution to “Put On A Smile,” a song dedicated to putting on a front through heartbreak, as well as that from others throughout the album, are notable in their own right. Together, they emphasize Bruno and .Paak’s strive to make An Evening With Silk Sonic as perfect and flawless as possible. The freedom of the album’s jam session contributes to the rawness and true spirit of the project while help from the industry’s best ensure that its rough edges aren’t too sharp.
Long story short, Silk Sonic did it. An Evening With Silk Sonic is fun, charismatic, and ambitious in all the best ways. Sure, the sonics of this project aren’t particularly new, but it’s a change in the wind direction in today’s R&B/soul landscape. And yes, maybe the album could’ve been a bit longer, but according to D’Mile every song Silk Sonic and company created appears on the album, except one. Bruno and .Paak gave us everything that had for their first collaborative effort. Soon enough, fans from all over will be able to spend an evening with Silk Sonic when the duo (hopefully) goes on tour. Once that comes to an end, An Evening With Silk Sonic will be capsuled as a moment in time for years to come. So let’s enjoy the great music and make room for the memories that will arrive with it because An Evening With Silk Sonic won’t be forever.
An Evening With Silk Sonic is out now via Atlantic/Aftermath. Get it here.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Laura Ingraham isn’t generally known for her comedy, but a viral clip from the November 15 episode of “The Ingraham Angle” has people rolling.
Ingraham was chatting with author Raymond Arroyo, a regular guest on her show, about the supposed popularity of “un-woke’ television programming. Arroyo asserted, “There is a reason people are in love with Yellowstone, Laura. It is in an antidote to the politics and all those woke storylines in so many shows today.”
Then he added, “I was watching an episode of ‘You,’ where measles came up…”
Ingraham interrupted him: “When did I mention measles?”
Arroyo was referring to the Netflix show ‘You,’ and he kept repeating the name of the show to clear up the confusion. But Ingraham kept thinking he was talking about her show.
“We have never done a measles and vaccine episode,” she said. “Is this a joke? I don’t know what you are talking about.”
“It was on You,” Arroyo repeated. “It was on You.”
“Raymond, I have never had measles, what are you talking about?” she said. “This is stupid.”
And it just kept going:
“It was an episode of a show, Laura.”
“What’s it called?”
“You! You! It’s called You.”
“I’ve never done a show on measles!”
“It is a show called ‘You’ on Netflix.”
“There’s a show called Laura Ingraham on Netflix…what are you talking about?”
Just watch:
Abbott: Who is on first!nCostello: I’m asking YOU who’s on first.nAbbott: That’s the man’s name.nCostello: That’s who’s name?nAbbott: Yes.nCostello: Well go ahead and tell me.nAbbott: That’s it.nCostello: That’s who?nAbbott: Yes.pic.twitter.com/ep6afGTUzH
Some people thought for sure that the whole thing was scripted, which is entirely possible.
The funniest thing about it, though, is that it’s fairly emblematic of how conversations go on The Laura Ingraham Show. A guest says something, Ingraham reacts, vapid debate ensues, and Ingraham repeatedly doubles down on whatever she’s wrong about. That part is hilarious.
Now people are torn between thinking it’s real and thinking it’s scripted and both options seem to make sense. If you weren’t familiar with the show “You,” you could easily believe that Ingraham was legitimately confused. Then again, the likelihood that someone in media would be unfamiliar with one of Netflix’s top five shows seems low, but you never know.
Penn Badgley, the star of “You” even weighed in on the debate on Twitter, writing, “Definitely a bit. His delivery is great tho.”
Definitely a bit. His delivery is great thohttps://twitter.com/jaylawrence91/status/1460581564023283714u00a0u2026
In many ways, a joint tour between Warren Ellis and Nick Cave has been a long time coming. Ellis has been a backbone member in Cave’s band, The Bad Seeds, for decades now. After he contributed violin to several songs on the 1994 album Let Love In, he went on to become a full-time member of the band, and is one of best-known members aside from Nick himself. Cave and Ellis also broke off on their own for the side project, Grinderman, back in 2006, and have worked together on several scores for film and TV.
But despite their long history, the pair have never toured North America together as a duo, and now, they’re changing that with a run of shows following the release of their early 2021 album, Carnage. After first letting fans know about the new album in January of this year, Cave and Ellis surprise released the record at the end of February, but news of a tour didn’t come until now. Tickets go on sale 11/19 via nickcave.com, so fans can reserve their spot starting at 10 AM local time. Check out the full dates below, which kick off in March of next year.
03/01 — Asheville, NC @ Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
03/04 — Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theatre
03/05 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live at Moody Theater
03/06 — Austin, TX @ ACL Live at Moody Theater
03/09 — Los Angeles, CA @ Shrine Auditorium
03/13 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Paramount Theatre of the Arts
03/14 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Paramount Theatre of the Arts
03/17 — Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
03/20 — Chicago, IL @ Auditorium Theatre
03/22 ‚ Boston, MA @ Boch Center/Wang Theatre
03/24 — Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
03/25 — Brooklyn, NY @ Kings Theatre
03/27 — New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
03/28 — New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
03/31 — Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
04/02 — Montreal, QC @ Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
04/03 — Montreal, QC @ Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier
Hailing from Reading, PA, talented rapper Beanz has already proved herself a force to be reckoned with. After flaunting her talent on a Netflix show and picking up a massive following with her off-the-cuff freestyles, Beanz now takes over the latest installment of Uproxx Sessions to deliver a captivating rendition of her recent single “Wake Me Up When I’m Dreaming.”
Beanz hit up Uproxx Studios for a performance of an inspiring track off her just-released album Tables Turn. The number kicks off with the strum of a hallow acoustic guitar before a revved-up beat drops. Beanz’s steady and methodical flow follows shortly thereafter. The rapper fires off verses about surpassing the exceptions of those who judge her — and brushing off haters as she rises to fame.
The swaggering rendition arrived after a busy year for Beanz. She originally gained popularity with an appearance on the Netflix series Rhythm + Flow in 2019, where she impressed the show’s judges — Cardi B, Chance The Rapper, and T.I. — with her hard-hitting freestyle. Since then, the rapper has been steadily dropping new tracks and sharing even more of her freestyles to social media. Now, the rapper is celebrating the release of her album Tables Turn, which features artists like Benny The Butcher, Dizzy Wright, and Eric Bellinger.
Watch Beanz’s performance of “Wake Me Up When I’m Dreaming” on Uproxx Sessions above.
UPROXX Sessions is Uproxx’s performance show featuring the hottest up-and-coming acts you should keep an eye on. Featuring creative direction from LA promotion collective, Ham On Everything, and taking place on our “bathroom” set designed and painted by Julian Gross, UPROXX Sessions is a showcase of some of our favorite performers, who just might soon be yours, too.
Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
According to The Washington Journal’s report, not only did Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick know about the company’s history of sexual and gender-based violence, he actively covered it up and withheld information from the company’s board of directors and government officials. In addition, the report alleged Kotick also has a history of threatening women, with a story surfacing from 2006 where Kotick reportedly told a female employee he would have her killed. Ultimately, Kotick resolved the matter out of court.
Prior to this report, Kotick has been vocal both about his ignorance to any toxicity at Activision Blizzard as well as how he is attempting to reform the company, volunteering to take a substantial pay cut as well as cancelling BlizzCon in order “to take the time to reimagine what a BlizzCon event of the future could look like” following the allegations. The company also renamed one of its most iconic characters after news surfaced he was named after an alleged sexual predator who worked for the company. Understandably, however, Activision Blizzard employees are demanding more.
In response to the shocking news, Washington Post reporter Shannon Liao tweeted that several Activision Blizzard employees have confirmed they will be partaking in a digital walkout today in an attempt to pressure Kotick to resign from his position as well as advocate for an employee-appointed third party that reviews the company’s behavior to be put in place. Shortly after her initial tweet, Liao added there will also be an in-person walkout meeting held at the Irvine, California campus at 12 PM PT, where employees will rally for additional reforms.
Activision Blizzard employees confirmed to me that they’re walking out digitally, stopping work today, demanding CEO Bobby Kotick resigns, and that the company gets reviewed by a third party that employees appoint. Some say about 200 employees have agreed to walk out
Activision Blizzard employees also plan to walk out physically, meeting at the Irvine, California campus at noon pacific time, in about an hour. Employees also demand that Chief Admin Officer Brian Bulato, and Corporate Affairs VP Frances Townsend resign.
Unfortunately, it seems the case with Activision Blizzard is merely all one, large developing story, with more to come as events unfold.
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