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Emily Ratajkowski has a lot going on these days. Not only does she remain a sought-after supermodel with various endorsement deals, but she’s also doing her own podcast, High Low with EmRata. There, she revealed that her personal life is more awkward than she’d like, given the paparazzi informing everyone when they see her on a date. This complicates matters while she casually dates for obvious reasons, and it might be why she looked almost pained while dating Pete Davidson after explaining why she understood the attraction to him.

Still, Emily has time to weigh in on subjects that some might consider to be random, like in January when she cryptically tweeted (without context), “Sorry but…fuck the NFL”

Emily provided no explanation for her tweet, and someone who doesn’t know too terribly much about sports [raises hand] could assume that she simply hates football. That’s likely not the case because Emily has previously been in attendance at the Super Bowl, as with this 2017 photo from Instagram. She also once revealed that a disgraced financier paid her $25,000 to attend the Big Game, so she’s probably not much of a fan and simply attends because it’s the place to be.

One can probably guess — from the timing of Emily’s tweet — that this tweet has something to do with Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s mid-game cardiac arrest, an event that has brought scrutiny upon the NFL for how they must handle the collective trauma experienced by players and the audience alike.

Whatever the NFL has done or not done about that fallout, it seems as though Emily Ratajkowski doesn’t approve. Or…. maybe she simply wanted to express the desire to not attend the Super Bowl this year. We’ll find out on February 12.

Matthew McConaughey is a man of many acting talents. He can lead space epics and dramas, but he can also voice a singing koala every once in a while. McConaughey’s most celebrated role might be his award-winning performance in True Detective, but true fans know that the Texas native is the original 2000s shirtless golden boy of romcoms.

Obviously, it takes work to be cast in various movies like The Wedding Planner and your mom’s favorite comedy, Failure To Launch, but McConaughey isn’t taking all of the credit. In a new interview with Vanity Fair, the actor said that it was a chance encounter with a fortune teller that inspired him to achieve his romcom king status that so many others dream about.

When McConaughey was being considered for the lead opposite Kate Hudson in 2003’s How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, he was on the fence until he was convinced by a psychic to do it. As he recalled, a man come up to him on the street and offered to give him a reading. “I remember considering whether I was going to do it or not one night while on a walk down Sunset Boulevard,” the actor recalled. “Suddenly, this guy comes up out of nowhere to me — he was a fortune teller guru [and] goes, ‘Can I tell you your fortune real quick?” Not the thing that you want to hear from a stranger in Hollywood, but McConaughey humored him.

“I was like, ‘Yeah, man. Sure.’ He immediately goes, ‘There’s a movie you’re considering right now. It’s a romantic comedy. You have to do this or it will be one of the biggest regrets of your life. It is going to be a blast, it is going to be an incredible experience and it is going to make a bunch of money,” the actor was told. He laughed it off but accepted the part the next day, and the rest was history. Until he starred in Fool’s Gold, of course.

Lately, McConaughey has been shifting his focus from movies to gun reform after the Uvalde shooting in his hometown. He spent most of last year advocating for families and victims of gun violence and seems to be taking a hiatus from his acting duties.

(Via Vanity Fair)

Ari Lennox’s Age/Sex/Location Tour kicked off a few days ago in Las Vegas, Nevada, and is receiving rave reviews from attendees. With this 27-city North American tour intentionally being her last full-length tour, fans are urged to know which of her songs will make the final setlist. The DMV-area native has a total of seven solo bodies of work in her discography, her latest being her sophomore album, Age/Sex/Location, which leaves her with dozens of songs to choose from.

Fellow sultry singer Alex Vaughn serves as the tour’s opener, setting the perfect mode for each show. One Twitter user shared the setlist from the show they attended online to prepare other ticket holders for the emotional roller coaster the live show would send them on thanks to songs like “Waste My Time” and “POF.”

Setlist.fm has listed the confirmed setlist. Take a look below, where you will also find the remaining tour dates, below.

1. “A/S/L (interlude)”
2. “POF”
3. “Waste My Time”
4. “Outside”
5. “Mean Mug”
6. “Boy Bye” feat. Lucky Daye
7. “All Night Long” (Mary Jane Girls Cover)
8. “New Apartment”
9. “Whipped Cream”
10. “I Been”
11. “BMO”
12. “Up Late”
13. “Unloyal” (Summer Walker song)
14. “Hoodie”
15. “Backseat”
16. “Leak It” feat. Chloë
17. “On It” (Jazmine Sullivan song)
18. “Blocking You”
19. “Queen Space” feat. Summer Walker
20. “Shea Butter Baby” feat. J. Cole
21. “Pressure”

02/07 — Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
02/09 — Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre
02/11 — Oakland, CA @ The Fox
02/14 — Denver, CO @ Summit
02/16 — San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
02/17 — Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
02/19 — Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
02/21 — Austin, TX @ Emo’s Austin
02/22 — New Orleans, LA @ Fillmore New Orleans
02/24 — Orlando, FL @ House Of Blues
02/26 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
02/27 — Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
03/02 — Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
03/04 — Wallingford, CT @ Dome at Toyota Oakdale Theatre
03/05 — Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
03/07 — Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
03/08 — Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
03/14 — Minneapolis, MN @ Fillmore Minneapolis
03/16 — Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
03/18 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
03/21 — New York, NY @ Terminal 5
03/25 — Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
03/28 — Washington, DC @ Howard Theatre

Kyrie Irving’s time with the Brooklyn Nets may be coming to an end. According to a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic, Irving, who is in the midst of the final year of his contract before hitting unrestricted free agency this summer, has gone to the team’s front office and request a move ahead of next week’s trade deadline.

The report was confirmed by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, who did not confirm whether or not Irving explicitly told the team that he will walk away if he becomes a free agent in the summer. Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report, meanwhile, tweeted that the two sides could not come to terms on an extension.

Irving is not the first Nets star to request a trade in recent months, as Kevin Durant told the front office he wanted a move over the summer. Brooklyn held firm, though, and did not send Durant elsewhere, which led to Durant withdrawing his request and having one of his best seasons as a professional during the 2022-23 campaign prior to an MCL injury that he suffered a few weeks back.

But despite Brooklyn sitting at 31-20, good for fourth place in the Eastern Conference, Irving would like to pursue greener pastures. His year has been mired in controversy, as he was suspended by the team over a saga where he refused to denounce antisemitism after sharing an antisemitic film to his Twitter account. Before the season began, there was speculation that Durant’s desire to leave Brooklyn could lead to the team opting to part ways with Irving, too, as the Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly in the market to acquire his services. It is unclear of L.A. would still like to bring him on board.

Netflix definitely knows when it has a hit on its hands. Just two weeks after it premiere, That ’90s Show has already been renewed for a second season. Not only that, but the That ’70s Show follow-up will be touting way more episodes when it returns. While Season 1 arrived with 10 episodes, Season 2 will reportedly have 16 episodes, which is almost double the amount.

“All of us at That ’90s Show were beyond excited by the warm, enthusiastic response to our first season,” series co-creator and showrunner Gregg Mettler said in a statement to TVLine. “We can’t wait to return to Point Place for another summer of laughs and surprises. Hello 1996!”

The comedy series brings back Deborah Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith as Kitty and Red Forman, and it’s like the two never even left. Kitty is as bubbly and welcoming as ever, and Red is the exact opposite of that. This time around, they’re no longer wrangling their son Eric (Topher Grace) and his gang of stoner friends. Instead, they’re looking after Eric’s daughter Leia (Callie Haverda) who brings a whole new generation of weirdo teens into the Forman’s basement for one wild summer.

With the notable exception of Danny Masterson, That ’90s Show also brought back the original actors like Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis for well-received cameos. Laura Prepon and Wilmer Valderrama were also along for the ride.

That ’90s Show Season 1 is available for streaming on Netflix.

(Via TVLine)

Beyonce is heading on a world tour in support of her latest album, last year’s Renaissance. This run is so important that the Senate Judiciary Committee issued a warning to Ticketmaster ahead of the pre-sale to make sure fans could acquire tickets without trouble.

But it’s also so important that an online shop had to shut down because of too many sales. According to TMZ, Abby Misbin, or “Trending By Abby” on Etsy, made so many sales because of the disco ball cowboy hat she made for Beyonce in June after her stylist reached out to her. She usually got 5 to 6 sales a week, but after the announcement of the Renaissance Tour, she made 60 in a day. Because they’re handmade, she can only make two a day. They cost $140.

As for how to scoop up tickets, Ticketmaster recently explained, “Demand for this tour is expected to be high. If there is more demand than there are tickets available, a lottery-style selection process will determine which registered Verified Fans get a unique access code and which are placed on the waitlist. A Verified Fan access code does not guarantee tickets, it just gives you access to join the sale. All tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis. If tickets remain, the lottery-style process will be used to invite more Verified Fans from the waitlist to join the sale.”

Find the tour dates below.

Armani White is one of rap music’s most promising new acts. Last year, the West Philadelphia native rose to the top of the charts after the release of his smash single, “Billie Eilish,” thanks to the push by TikTok users. Since then, the rapper has retained his online fan base’s attention with the release of his newest single, “Goated,” featuring Denzel Curry.

Making his debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, White delivered a powerful performance of the track. Although the track’s guest collaborator did not join him on the set, White’s angelic background vocalists and the live band made his absence an afterthought, if it crossed your mind at all.

White displayed his flawless breath control as he rapped each one of the song’s multilayered bars without so much as a slip, with the musicians onstage backing him up. The rapper’s performance proved that he’s been working on his craft and is much more than a viral sensation, he’s here to stay.

As he rapped, “How many times can I tell you I’m goated / Without n****s actin’ like they do not know it? / Why sir? See, every year, I’m gettin’ better as a writer / And when it comes down to the flow, I’m gettin’ nicer,” you couldn’t help but agree with him.

White may have held his excitement back during his performance, but after the video was uploaded to the show’s official YouTube channel, he jumped into the comment section to write, “I’m really proud of this one! I’ve been waiting to do Fallon for 12 years now. And I left it all out there! Thank y’all!”

The analytics on the track is still being reviewed, but it is possible that “Goated” could earn White his second RIAA-certified gold plaque.

Watch the full performance above.

We would not have a podcast if not for our listeners. So we like to make sure that they are included in the discourse in each episode via our Mailbag segment. And in this episode, we go even deeper into the bag.

Our listeners did not disappoint. We learned, for instance, that one popular indie rock band apparently does hot yoga! We also delved into the prospects for a TV On The Radio revival, the best music message boards in which to lurk, and what contemporary artists will still be making great music in their 80s, like John Cale with the recent Mercy.

Before the Mailbag, we bantered about the recent album by Lil Yachty, Let’s Start Here, and the history of rappers engaging with psychedelic rock. Is it possible that the only genre that matters for listeners ages 16 to 24 is “music that sounds good when you are on drugs”? After that we parsed the latest class of nominees for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall Of Fame, which looks especially loaded this year. (Kate Bush seems like a lock, while Steve is hoping that Warren Zevon can sneak in the back door of the Rock Hall.) Finally, we pay tribute to the late great Tom Verlaine of Television, who passed away this week at the age of 73.

In Recommendation Corner, Ian reps for the latest Ladytron record, Time’s Arrow, while Steve enthuses about his favorite album of recent weeks, the jangle rock gem Dead Meat by British band The Tubs.

New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 124 here or below and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian at [email protected], and make sure to follow us on Instagram and Twitter for all the latest news. We also recently launched a visualizer for our favorite Indiecast moments. Check those out here.

Kevin Gates, a devout Muslim, is no stranger to fasting as part of his religious observances. But in a new interview with Big Boy, he boasted a dubious record for his longest fast with no food or water, telling the host he went for nearly a month without eating or drinking.

“Fasting is when you don’t put nothing in your body,” explained, somewhat erroneously. “Fasting is nothing. A dry fast is when you don’t eat or drink.” When Big Boy prompted him to reveal his longest stretch of abstaining from food or drink, Gates said:

“The longest I’d have [ever] did a dry fasting was like close to a month, about three weeks. No food, no water.”

It’s not the wildest claim the Baton Rouge rapper has ever made. He once joked that the motivation for him to lose weight was a baby trying to breastfeed on his chest and he’s revealed some … odd … sexual proclivities (generally, Uproxx coverage sticks to his music and performances like “Major League” or his Sessions appearance).

However, if anyone is planning to emulate his example, it’s worth noting that the human body is very susceptible to dehydration and other health issues due to poor nutrition. Gates even points out here that he has trained his body to be able to go longer periods without food. Basically, consult a doctor before trying new diets — even for religious reasons — and consider that Islam doesn’t restrict the intake of water during month-long fasts like Ramadan, because you really do need it to stay alive.

You can watch Gates’ full interview up top.

Kevin Gates is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

The 2023 Grammy Awards will take place this Sunday, February 5, in Los Angeles, California. Comedian Trevoh Noah will return as the ceremony’s host, many music lovers are curious about this year’s attendees. While superstar Adele ensures she will indeed be attending the event, other stars have kept their RSVP status a secret.

Well, given people that are on the fence about tuning into this year’s broadcast, the Recording Academy has released the first wave of featured presenters. The list includes multiple Grammy Award winners, Olivia Rodrigo, and Shania Twain. Despite being after to submit her smash single “WAP” for this year’s ceremony, Cardi B will also present at this year’s ceremony. Also, current Best Musical Theater Album nominee actor Billy Crystal will present.

Non-musical figures set to present during this year’s ceremony include First Lady Jill Biden, actor Dwayne Johnson, The Late Late Show host James Corden, and actress Viola Davis, who is nominated for Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording for her memoir, Finding Me.

If that isn’t enough, they’ve also shared a list of confirmed performers for the evening. Musicians Bad Bunny, Mary J. Blige, Brandi Carlile, Luke Combs, Steve Lacy, Lizzo, Kim Petras, and Sam Smith will take over the stage for a performance of one of their songs.

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on February 5, 2023. The ceremony will be broadcasted live on the CBS Television Network and streamed live and on-demand on Paramount+.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.