Ivanka Trump made an interesting court filing in the pending trial that accuses the Trump Organization of committing real estate fraud. Ivanka reportedly joined her father and brothers in attempting to delay the trial, but she took a noticeably different approach that basically pointed the finger at everyone not named Ivanka.
According to Bloomberg reporter Erik Larson, Ivanka’s lawyers are arguing that she hasn’t been accused of “lying about her dad’s finances” and the complexity of the charges require more time because, again, she doesn’t appear to be implicated. However, her filings did accuse others of handling dear old dad’s financial filings.
“The Complaint does not contain a single allegation that Ms. Trump directly or indirectly created, prepared, reviewed, or certified any of her father’s financial statements,” her lawyer said in a filing. The suit alleges “that other individuals were responsible for those tasks”
“The Complaint does not contain a single allegation that Ms. Trump directly or indirectly created, prepared, reviewed, or certified any of her father’s financial statements,” her lawyer said in a filing. The suit alleges “that other individuals were responsible for those tasks”
The New York fraud case is not the first time that Ivanka has attempted to protect herself from her father’s legal troubles. During the January 6 investigation, Ivanka testified that she agreed with Attorney General Bill Barr’s assessment that there was no fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Upon learning of her remarks, Trump was furious and lashed out at his once-favorite daughter on Truth Social.
“Ivanka Trump was not involved in looking at, or studying, Election results,” Trump raged. “She had long since checked out and was, in my opinion, only trying to be respectful to Bill Barr and his position as Attorney General (he sucked!)”
Meanwhile, Tiffany Trump has yet to be implicated in either the New York fraud case or January 6 investigation, making her the clear winner of the Trump family’s version of Game of Thrones.
Jenna Ortega might be leaning into the whole “weirdo with a morbid personality” thing thanks to Wednesday Addams, but it seems like she has bigger plans for the character. After becoming a beloved Gen Z icon, Wednesday (the show and the character) is a huge hit for Netflix, though Ortega has opened up about how difficult it was for her to really get the feel for where the show, and her character, were headed.
Ortega was a guest on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert Podcast when she discussed the process of figuring out who Wednesday would really be, which took some time. “When I first signed on, I didn’t have all of the scripts, and I thought it was going to be a lot darker,” Ortega began, explaining that she was unsure of if the series would be geared more towards kids or more mature audiences. Shepard then asked how hard it was to balance out the juxtaposing of those dramatic scenes with, say, a gothic dance party. Ortega admitted it was difficult the way the character was written, via Indiewire:
“I don’t think I’ve ever had to put my foot down on a set the way I had to on Wednesday. It’s so easy to fall into that category, especially in this type of show. Everything that she does, everything that I had to play, did not make sense for her character at all. Her being in a love triangle made no sense. There was a line about a dress she has to wear for a school dance and she said, ‘Oh my god I love, it, ugh, I can’t believe I said that, I literally hate myself.’ And I had to go, ‘No.”
Ortega then explained that it was hard for her to grapple with some of Wednesday’s storylines, which inspired her to re-write scenes:
“There [were] times on that set where I even became like, unprofessional in a sense, I just started changing lines. The script supervisor thought that I was going with something and I would have to sit down with the writers and they would be like, ‘wait, what happened with the scene?’ And I would have to go through and explain why I couldn’t do certain things …. You can’t lead the story and have no emotional arc, because it’s boring and nobody likes you. When you are little and say very morbid, offensive stuff, it’s funny and endearing. But then you become a teenager and it’s nasty and you know it. There’s less of an excuse.”
Even though Ortega didn’t agree with some dialogue, she was still able to bring the show a massive fan base, which proves that her perspective as the lead is pretty valuable and pays off! Hopefully get some sort of writing credit for season two, though she later said that she prefers film. So maybe an Addams Family Values remake is in the cards.
Less than a year after releasing her critically-acclaimed sixth album Big Time, Angel Olsen has more new music on the way. Today (March 7), she has announced that she will be releasing a new EP called Forever Means next month.
Ahead of the new EP, Olsen has shared a new single called “Nothing’s Free.” Over a solemn, somber piano, Olsen comes to terms with the major shifts that come with getting older.
“Here it comes feel it break that old cell / The one you thought had kept you safe / But nothings free / Like breaking free / Out of the past these chains I know / I’ll never be more sure of anything,” Olsen sings on the track. As the tune progresses, we hear thumping drums and an emotional whirlwind of a saxophone bridge.
Olsen admitted that she originally wrote “Nothing’s Free” during the Big Time sessions.
“It felt really difficult to exclude it from Big Time,” Olsen said in a statement, “but it felt more soulful than the direction of that record, it was coming from a different place. For me, when I wrote it, I was coming to terms with my identity and sexuality. I was opening up in a new way.”
The rest of the Forever Means material was inspired by Olsen’s travels, as she embraces change throughout the four songs.
Listen to “Nothing’s Free” above and find the cover art and tracklist for Forever Means below.
Ahead of the 2023 iHeartRadio Awards on March 27, it has been announced that Taylor Swift and Pink will receive special awards.
Swift is the recipient of the iHeartRadio Innovator Award for those who “impacted global pop culture throughout their career.” According to Rolling Stone, past winners include Alicia Keys, Pharrell, U2, and Justin Timberlake.
Pink will get the iHeartRadio Icon Award for her “impact on pop culture, longevity, and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide.” She will be the fourth person to receive this honor and is also set to perform at the show.
Other performers include Coldplay, Kelly Clarkson, Keith Urban, Muni Long, Cody Johnson, Pat Benatar, and Neil Giraldo.
As for the most nominations, Swift is tied with Lizzo and Harry Styles for eight total nods each, including Song Of The Year, Artist Of The Year, and the fan-voted Best Lyrics, Best Music Video, and Best Fan Army categories.
Beyoncé, Drake, Dua Lipa, Jack Harlow, and Doja Cat are up for multiple awards also.
Fans can tune into the awards show live from Los Angeles’ Dolby Theater starting at 8 p.m. ET on Fox. It will also be available to stream from iHeartMedia’s radio stations.
Some of the artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Barrymore and co-host Ross Mathews agreed that having animals in the bedroom can have a negative effect on a person’s sex life. “The only people who have been in my bed in the last seven years are my dogs and cats,” she said, “but if someone came over I’d be like, get out!” I would not recommend watching Get Out in the bedroom, either. It’s a bit of a mood killer.
Barrymore doubled down on her claims, saying she “can’t with the dog watching and the cats walking around.” Having repeated that “it’s a no no” for her, Mathews joked, “Listen, I’m pretty sure I’m still not doing it right. I’m confused half the time and you’re gonna put obstacles in my way? I’m already, like, failing.”
During the segment, Barrymore also said that she owns dogs, a cat, and a bearded lizard named Jeremy that sometimes chills in her bed, because of course it does. “But listen: a man comes over, you will think I own no animals,” she said, to which Matthews replied, “Yeah, get that lizard out of my bed.”
Maybe Jeremy wants some privacy, too. Have you ever thought about, huh? It’s a real turn-off to have the person who feeds you flies watching you while you’re trying to put the moves on some lady lizard.
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.
From the very beginning of her third studio album, Red Moon In Venus, Kali Uchis makes it known that she’s far too much at peace for any ill will. Having spent the past three years adjusting to viral fame through TikTok hits and Latin chart toppers, Uchis has set up anticipation for fans to watch her grow as a promising artist in real-time. From the early days of her career, Uchis had developed a following through her collaborations with artists like Tyler The Creator and Steve Lacy. Songs of hers like “Tyrant,” “After The Storm,” and “Dead To Me” became essential components to the universe of HBO’s Insecure, and the timely “Telepatia,” which arrived at the height of the pandemic, became an anthem of longing for those missing their loved ones.
With Red Moon In Venus, Uchis has risen above the heartache and arrives to the peace she’s fought hard for over the course of the five years since her debut, Isolation.
After a brief intro called “In My Garden…,” the listener is instantly transported into “I Wish You Roses,” a soft, smooth anthem, on which, she wishes well to a past love. This was also the first Uchis dropped to kick off the Red Moon In Venus era, setting the stage for a calm-natured, principled Uchis.
“With pretty flowers can come the bee sting / But I wish you love / I wish you well / I wish you roses while you can still smell them,” she sings over an enchanting drum loop, reassuring her past love that she harbors no resentment, and will always have love for them, even if its from afar.
Red Moon In Venus isn’t a typical album about healing. It begins on a happy note, and the peaceful, easy tone carries throughout.
About midway through the album, she embraces her newfound love with Don Toliver on “Fantasy.” Here, she invites in the love she’s been missing for so long while accepting nothing less than the euphoric joy and boundless affection she deserves. “Babe, if you don’t worship me / It just don’t work for me,” she sings, making it known that while she’s on cloud nine, she’s not going to tolerate anything that will compromise her peace.
This album marks Uchis’ most cohesive to date, with smooth production throughout. Much of the tracks utilize simple drum patterns and smooth piano and synth arrangements, allowing Uchis’ silky, calming vocals to shine through. As her 2020 hit “Telepatia” from her sophomore album Sin Miedo (Del Amor Y Otros Demonios) brought her into pop fame, fans have been antsy to see what else Uchis can do.
Last year, Uchis teased that she would release both an English and a Spanish album in the near future. While much of the album is in English, listeners get a taste of the stylings for which they came to know and love her on songs like “Como Te Quiero Yo.” On this Spanglish cut, Uchis maintains the tranquil nature on which she set up the record, even amidst emotional turmoil.
“En la noche hasta amanecer / Ya no quiero más problemas / Te quiero en la cama y sin más complicación,” she sings, which means, “From night until the morning / I don’t want anymore problems / I want you in bed, with no more complications.”
At this point in her life, Uchis is firmly aware of what she wants in terms of romantic love. She is also unfazed by any negativity from haters or jealous people in her life, and makes it known on “Hasta Cuando.” On a particularly saucy line, she is aware of her own power, as well as the envy of other women toward her.
“Your girl talks sh*t about me just to feel better / About the fact that you’re still obsessed with me years later / At the end of the day, she’d eat my p*ssy if I let he / At the end of the day, she’d trade lives with me if God let her,” she rap-sings midway through the song.
With Red Moon In Venus, Uchis follows the formula of what makes her albums so great – poetic accounts of heartbreak, love, lust, and healing. But through the power of astrology, she is able to see the joy in the world around her, and let go of anything disturbing her peace. Granted, the album isn’t likely to boast mainstream hits, like “Telepatia” or “Tyrant,” but it does showcase Uchis’ ability to craft cohesive and timeless records.
Even after Red Moon In Venus, fans are looking forward to hearing Uchis’ upcoming Spanish project, which she says will also drop this year. With ten years in the game, a mixtape, two EPs, and three albums under her belt, Red Moon In Venus shows that Uchis is just getting started.
“I mean, there’s always Cameo, right?” – Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis to Deadline
Sudeikis may or may not have been joking with this remark, but let’s just say that he seems pretty sold on finishing Ted Lasso up with Season 3 on Apple TV+ over the coming months. The show’s recent trailer forecasted wins and losses, and a teaser revealed that the characters keep believin’ despite any upheaval, which may or may not be a slight bit of shade towards the silly backlash from a few vocal parties towards Season 2. Lasso and AFC Richmond will soon return with the show picking up slightly ahead of the packed spring TV schedule led by Succession and Yellowjackets.
For at least a year, Sudeikis has fielded seemingly endless questions about whether the show will continue after this third round, and while backstage at the 2022 Emmys ceremony, Jason pointedly declared that although the buck frequently passes to him on the subject, he wasn’t sure about the future of the show, and that such a decision would be down to numerous “factors other than myself.” In a new Deadline interview, Sudeikis appears to be breaking the news — while also expressing gratitude — that this (other than possible spinoffs) is the end of the line for Ted Lasso, and he hopes that people will be good with it:
“This is the end of this story that we wanted to tell, that we were hoping to tell, that we loved to tell. The fact that folks will want more and are curious beyond more than what they don’t even know yet—that being Season 3 — it’s flattering. Maybe by May 31, once all 12 episodes of the season [have been released], they’re like, ‘Man, you know what, we get it, we’re fine. We don’t need anymore, we got it.’ But until that time comes, I will appreciate the curiosity beyond what we’ve come up with so far.”
Previously, WB TV Group CEO Channing Dungey communicated something similar to Deadline, which is that Season 3 “end[s] beautifully.” Dungey added, ” I think the fans will be really happy and excited” if the show ends at that point in time, but hints of spinoffs seem to be the extent of a continuation. Other than Cameo!
Ted Lasso will return on March 15 with Sudeikis, Brett Goldstein, Brendan Hunt, Anthony Head, Juno Temple, Hanna Waddingham, Nick Mohammed, and more on board.
Unfortunately, concert fatalities aren’t a new occurrence in live music (i.e. the tragedy at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in 2021). As event promoters and venues ramp up their programming efforts following the loosening of COVID protocol, paired with the excitement many concertgoers have when it comes to seeing their favorite acts live, injuries are becoming more and more common.
Grammy-nominated rapper GloRilla is the latest act to be at the center of a concert-related tragedy. Yesterday, news broke that after a stampede during the recording artist’s Sunday night (March 5) concert at the Main Street Armory in Rochester, New York, one concertgoer was tragically killed. Now, according to the Associated Press, the death toll has increased to two while the reported injuries round out to eight so far.
The Memphis native took to Twitter to share her prayers for those injured during her show, writing, “I’m just now hearing about what happened. Wtf! I’m praying everybody is ok.”
I’m just now hearing about what happened wtf praying everybody is ok
GloRilla then went on to add, “I am devastated & heartbroken over the tragic deaths that happened after Sunday’s show. My fans mean the world to me. Praying for their families & for a speedy recovery of everyone affected.”
I am devastated & heartbroken over the tragic deaths that happened after Sunday’s show. My fans mean the world to me praying for their families & for a speedy recovery of everyone affected
Rochester Mayor Malik Evans issued a statement regarding the incident. “[The fatal stampede is] totally unacceptable,” said Mayor Evans, adding “We are going to hold people accountable for what happened last night, period. I intend to get to the bottom of this.”
Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much about the people that are drawn to it as it does about the people that make it.
Every week, Uproxx is rounding up the best new indie music from the past seven days. This week we got new music from Portugal The Man, Boygenius, Arlo Parks, Momma, and more.
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Boygenius — “Not Strong Enough”
The breezy “Not Strong Enough” has visceral imagery from the get-go: “Black hole opened in the kitchen / Every clock’s a different time / It would only take the energy to fix it,” Phoebe Bridgers sings. Against colorful guitars, Julien Baker paints another vivid scene: “Drag racing through the canyon / Singing ‘Boys Don’t Cry.’” It culminates with a stunning chant of: “Always an angel / Never a god,” one of probably many powerful moments on their forthcoming debut The Record.
Portugal. The Man — “Dummy”
Also summoning The Cure’s classic hit “Boys Don’t Cry” is Portugal. The Man with their new single “Dummy.” “Worried about the impending nuclear war? ‘Dummy’ is an ode to The Cure,” John Gourley explained in a statement. “For all those hopeless doomers out there waxing poetic on the end times while dancing to Boys Don’t Cry. All my troubles seem so far away. Thank you for waiting, it feels good to be back!” “Dummy” is the perfect apocalypse anthem for weirdos, and a great return to music in general.
Arlo Parks — “Impurities”
The second single from My Soft Machine, the forthcoming album of Arlo Parks, is an enticing taste. “Impurities” explores love as a cleansing force; her soft voice is hypnotizing as she repeats, “When you embrace all my impurities,” building anticipation before revealing, “And I feel clean again.”
Momma — “Bang Bang”
One of the most important parts of “Bang Bang” by Momma is its origin story: “Allegra and I ended up getting COVID at the same time, so we decided to isolate, get drunk, and write together,” Etta Friedman said in a statement. “Within a night, we had demoed a hot-sounding song about great sex.” With sultry vocals, a deep bassline, and straightforward lyrics, the track is an infectious anthem about desire.
Gordi — “Broke Scene”
Sophie Payten, who goes under the moniker Gordi, has a knack for powerful, thoughtful ballads. “Broke Scene” is an intimate inquiry into self-destruction: “Why do you keep burning your house down? / Can you see you’re burning your house down?” she sings against a sparkling sonic backdrop, pulling the listener into a mesmeric world.
The Menzingers — “Bad Actors”
It’s a big day for fans of pop-punk from Pennsylvania. Scranton-based group The Menzingers have unleashed “Bad Actors,” a single to follow their 2019 record Hello Exile. Their sound is as celebratory and infectious as ever with playful riffs and theatrical vocals. “It’s one of the last songs we wrote for the album and finished it in the studio,” said frontman Tom May in a statement. “It’s an ode to a dear old friend that passed.”
Miya Folick — “Mommy”
Miya Folick’s “Mommy” is more delicate than the bombastic single that came before it, “Get Out Of My House.” This haunting ballad reckons with familial ties, her voice intimate against eerie guitars as she tells a detailed story: “My mother keeps secrets like a ghost / I ask her what her parents were like / She says that she doesn’t know.”
Scowl — “Shot Down”
Though Scowl’s last single “Opening Night” strayed from their usual unhinged hardcore sound, “Shot Down” instantly dives right into that ferocious territory. Rapid riffs and Kat Moss’s growls kick off the track, leading to a brief break in the catchy chorus as Moss sings, “Walk out, wanna walk out on you / I wanna freak out / Don’t wanna let down.”
Drug Church — “Myopic”
Drug Church’s explosive post-hardcore rarely misses. “Myopic” is an immediately immersive anthem, inspiring headbanging with heavy guitars and Patrick Kindlon’s theatrical vocals speaking in declarations: “Apologies / Are a wedding night fling / Sometimes it’s best to exit quietly.”
Washer — “King Insignificant”
Idiosyncratic indie-rock duo Washer are back with their first material since 2017’s All Aboard. “King Insignificant” is a remarkable return, retaining their signature charm: “The next round is on the house / Turn up the jukebox loud / But you won’t see me twist and shout,” Mike Quigley sings.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
We are fully into conference tournament season in college basketball, and as the power conferences get set to crown a champion, we get closer and closer to Selection Sunday when we learn the 68 teams that will be headed to the Big Dance.
On Tuesday, CBS Sports and Warner Bros. Discovery Sports announced the eight commentary teams for this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, which will be the 32nd and final tournament for legendary play-by-play man Jim Nantz, as he announced earlier this year that he will be stepping away from March Madness after 2023. Nantz will be joined, as always, by Bill Raftery and Grant Hill in the booth, with Tracy Wolfson roaming the sidelines. His soon-to-be successor, Ian Eagle, will call games with Jim Spanarkel before he moves into the lead booth in 2024.
The biggest addition to this year’s commentary groups is Stan Van Gundy making his NCAA Tournament debut alongside Kevin Harlan and Dan Bonner, as the longtime NBA coach will take a turn at the college game. Van Gundy slots into the place usually held by Reggie Miller, who is the most notable absence from the usual NCAA Tournament lineup, as he will not pull double duty with his NBA work as he often does this year.
Regional Commentary Teams
Jim Nantz, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, and Tracy Wolfson
Brian Anderson, Jim Jackson, and Allie LaForce
Ian Eagle, Jim Spanarkel, and Evan Washburn
Kevin Harlan, Dan Bonner, Stan Van Gundy, and Lauren Shehadi
First And Second Round Commentary Teams
Lisa Byington, Steve Smith, Avery Johnson, and Andy Katz
Andrew Catalon, Steve Lappas, and Jamie Erdahl
Spero Dedes, Deb Antonelli, and AJ Ross
Brad Nessler, Brendan Haywood, and Dana Jacobson
The First Four games on TruTV will be called by Tom McCarthy, Avery Johnson, and Jon Rothstein live from Dayton, Ohio on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The two studio crews this year are Greg Gumbel, Charles Barkley, Clark Kellogg, and Kenny Smith in New York, while Ernie Johnson, Jay Wright, Candace Parker, and Seth Davis will be in Atlanta doing pregame, postgame, and halftime coverage.
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