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Timothée Chalamet sat down for a new GQ profile in honor of his upcoming role in Wonka alongside Hugh Grant as an Oompa Loompa. In the process, he addressed the awkwardness of filming a cannibal romance movie at around the same time that those Armie Hammer allegations surfaced. Additionally, he discussed how much he enjoys Top Gun: Maverick, which he claims to have seen “eight times” while filming Dune: Part Two.

Hmm. That’s a bit of an obsession. Chalamet further admitted that he even rented out a theater in Budapest and took the Dune: Part Two cast and crew with him. And it seems like the feeling might be mutual because Chalamet revealed that Tom advised him to brush up on heavy stunt training. The Mission: Impossible runner even sent him a ton of names and phone numbers, so that Chalamet could maybe learn how to drive off motorcycle off a cliff, too. Would that be going overboard? Perhaps, but that’s the Cruise way:

“After I met Tom Cruise, right after finishing the first Dune, he sent me the most wonderfully inspiring email,” Chalamet said. It included a Rolodex of sorts of all the experts he might need for stunt training. A motorcycle coach. A helicopter coach. “He basically said, in Old Hollywood, you would be getting dance training and fight training, and nobody is going to hold you to that standard today. So it’s up to you. The email was really like a war cry.”

I think we can all agree that Timothée Chalamet does not need to drive off a cliff. Nor does he need to perch atop a speeding train while taking a break from filming. Only one person feels the need for speed to do so, and we all know who that would be. To quote Highlander, “There can be only one [dude who climbs the Burj Khalifa].”

(Via GQ)

When Ben Gibbard emerged for his second set of the night at the Santa Barbara Bowl on Saturday, everything hadn’t quite changed. Sure, the changeover from his Death Cab For Cutie Transatlanticism performance to his take on Give Up with The Postal Service meant a wardrobe change — the all-black attire gave way to lily-white — and the band members shifted with Jenny Lewis and Jimmy Tamborello (Dntel) coming to the stage. But Gibbard and guitarist/keyboardist Dave Depper remained in their configuration for both sets, and Gibbard’s tight-af skinny jeans maintained their throwback appeal, regardless of their color. And though the sonic reference points might have shifted from guitar rock to synth-pop, Gibbard’s throughline as a lovelorn songwriter at the height of his power in 2003 proved that maybe these two albums always belonged on the same stage together, two sides of the same coin that propelled Gibbard out of the indie spotlight and into the world of major labels, celebrity partners, and marathon running. (Again, I’m thinking about the fit of those pants. Dude’s legs looked incredible!)

It was a night of nostalgia that didn’t feel particularly nostalgic. Gibbard didn’t tell stories about this period of his career, now 20 years in the rearview. He nodded to Tamborello, a product of Santa Barabara, for having changed his life, but left it to the audience to piece together exactly how, simply assuming that the fabled story of The Postal Service’s creation was as ingrained in the audience as stories of massive floods were in ancient cultures. We welcomed Jen Wood to the stage to duet “Nothing Better,” something a bit rare for this tour that made this performance of the classic album feel complete. But mostly, he let the music and songwriting stand for themselves, allowing it to showcase an air of timelessness that its detractors might scoff at. But, to these ears, Gibbard’s longevity outshines many of his peers from that era, and the number of people that still pack large venues around the country to hear them only bolsters that take.

The show also raised an interesting question: why don’t more artists open for themselves on tour? The answer is likely that it would just be too exhausting to perform two different projects on the same night, but shows like this or the marathon multi-set appearances from King Gizzard and Phish take some wind out of the argument of the physical demands. One of my favorite all-time concert experiences was back in the aughts catching The New Pornographers in San Francisco touring Twin Cinema, and they had their bandmate Dan Bejar open the show with a Destroyer set. But since then, the art of supporting yourself has been highly underutilized. We never got the Metric/Stars/Feist/Broken Social Scene tour that makes so much sense on paper or Neko Case playing a solo set while on tour with The New Pornographers. The fact that Feist and Case can probably sell more tickets as solo acts than with their bands might play into that. We did see Atlas Sound open for Deerhunter in 2015 but never got anything like a Panda Bear/Avey Tare/Animal Collective tour that would offer up a complete view of these songwriters’ output.

The list can go on and on, but if anything, this Postal Service/DCFC run shows that it might not be too late for any of these concept tours to take place (in addition to Santa Barbara, the bands played three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, essentially moving over 50K tickets in the greater Los Angeles area). And as more contemporary artists delve into side and solo projects, perhaps they’ll be more open to marrying those worlds, rather than keeping them apart. Who says no to Lauren Mayberry offering her solo material before a Chvrches set, or Buck Meek showcasing his lone songwriting alongside Big Thief (the band already treats Adrianne Lenker’s solo output at canonical, but hell, have her do a solo set, too). The extended universe of The National could practically offer up a festival’s worth of tunes. And while Gibbard’s great physical shape might make it a bit more conceivable to provide the endurance needed for these sorts of events, none of these artists are getting any younger, and event concerts feel more “of the moment” than ever. The next indie-rock gold rush just might be in the form of concept touring.

Check out exclusive photos from The Postal Service and Death Cab For Cutie from the Santa Barbara Bowl below.

The Postal Service

Death Cab For Cutie

Pedro The Lion

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

After over six years, British singer Sampha is returning with his second studio album, Lahai, this autumn. The album is named after Sampha’s paternal grandfather, which is also Sampha’s middle name. He announced the album on August 24, kicking off the rollout which included two singles and a tour announcement.

In a press release, he said, “It’s about the importance of connection to both myself and others, and the beauty and harsh realities of just existing. It’s about acknowledging those moments when you need help — that requires real strength. I hope people can enjoy that feeling of someone being there for you, even if that person doesn’t have the answers. Just calling someone up without overthinking… letting go and just dancing.. wanting to see past the mundanity of things and appreciating the magic of it all, from birds nests to spaceships.”

Release Date

Lahai is due on October 20 via Young.

Tracklist

01. “Stereo Colour Cloud (Shaman’s Dream)”
02. “Spirit 2.0”
03. “Dancing Circles”
04. “Suspended”
05. “Satellite Business”
06. “Jonathan L. Seagull”
07. “Inclination Compass (Tenderness)”
08. “Only”
09. “Time Piece”
10. “Can’t Go Back”
11. “Evidence”
12. “Wave Therapy”
13. “What If You Hypnotise Me?” Feat. Léa Sen
14. “Rose Tint”

Singles

As of this writing, Sampha has released two singles for Lahai: “Spirit 2.0,” released on June 28, and “Only,” released on September 8.

Artwork

Tour

Sampha announced the Lahai Tour in September, which begins October 29 and runs through December 7.

10/29 — San Francisco @ Regency Ballroom
11/1 — Chicago @ Vic Theatre
11/4 — Toronto @ Danforth Music Hall
11/7 — New York City @ Webster Hall
11/11 — Washington, D.C. @ Howard Theatre
11/13 — Philadelphia @ Franklin Music Hall
11/15 — Atlanta @ The Eastern
12/4 — Berlin @ Theater des Westens
12/5 — Amsterdam @ Royal Theatre Carré
12/7 — Paris @ Cirque d’Hiver

Mannequin Pussy has new music on the way. Today (October 18), the band has announced their new album, I Got Heaven, set for release next year, and has teased their new song with the new single, “I Don’t Know You.”

On “I Don’t Know You,” lead vocalist Marisa Dabice reels over a bubbly feeling, singing along to a hypnotic, synth-infused guitar instrumental.

She sings on the song’s chorus, “I know four, five, six, seven ways to get ahead / But I wouldn’t know how to get you into my bed / There are three little words / That I wish I had said / But I wouldn’t tell you / No, I couldn’t tell you / I know a lot of things / I know a lot of things / But I don’t know you.”

In the song’s accompanying video, the band performs the song in an ominous-looking farmhouse, with the clips juxtaposed with a captivating love story.

“This is simply a song about having a crush,” said Dabice in a statement. “About the excitement and playful fantasy that can come from meeting someone unexpectedly at a festival, or on the street, or in line at the grocery store. You don’t know when you’ll see them again but the rush of their possibility lingers, making you yearn to know more about them.”

You can see the video for “I Don’t Know You” above, and the I Got Heaven album art and tracklist below.

1. “I Got Heaven”
2. “Loud Bark”
3. “Nothing Like”
4. “I Don’t Know You”
5. “Sometimes”
6. “OK? OK! OK? OK!”
7. “Tell Me Softly”
8. “Of Her”
9. “Aching”
10. “Split Me Open”

I Got Heaven is out 3/1/2024 via Epitaph Records. Find more information here.

Maybe over the summer, when Oppenheimer hit theaters, you thought you would go see it like the rest of the universe. And you looked at the runtime and thought, hey, maybe I don’t want to sit in the same stuffy theater for over three hours I’ll wait until I can watch it on my couch. And then you went to see Barbie twice instead. That’s very smart of you! Your time to enjoy the 180-minute movie from the comfort of your own home is almost here.

It was confirmed that the VOD release of Oppenheimer will be on November 21st, as IMAX theaters are still going strong and showing the film through the end of this month. So you have to wait a little longer to see Cillian in his suspenders, but on an unrelated note, Barbie is available on demand now!

Physical copies of the film, which is Nolan’s first movie after he broke up with Warner Bros. in 2020, will also be available with nearly three hours of special features. That means that there is a very high possibility that you will have an extra three hours of Cillian Looking Stressed. This is your Oscar contender, people!

Oppenheimer has already made a ton of money at the box office….though not as much as Barbie. But who’s really counting?! Besides most of us. Just for fun!

(Via Forbes)

After heavy online discourse and several delays, City Girls’ third studio album, RAW (Real Ass Wh*res) is nearly here. Critics may push back against their subject matter, but their tried-and-true fan base loves it. Given the title of the forthcoming album, there will be another more p*ssy rap for all the detractors to complain about.

Here’s everything you need to know about City Girls’ RAW, including the release date, artwork, and more.

During an interview with VIBE, member Yung Miami spoke about their joint goal for the body of work: “We just wanna show that we are authentic, ourselves, and raw. We just wanted to bring that City Girl energy, fun music, and alter ego music for women. Raw, real-ass women, real b*tches. And that’s just what it is. I hope that our fans will be able to see our growth. I hope that they’ll be able to see that we put our blood, sweat, and tears into this album. This album means so much to us. It’s been three years. This is our first real album since JT been home, and it’s a body of work.”

Release Date

RAW (Real Ass Wh*res) is out 10/20 via Quality Control Music/Motown Music. Find more information here.

Tracklist

Due to past issues with projects being leaked, City Girls seemingly decided to keep their tracklist a secret until it hits streaming platforms. Once the tracklist is revealed, this section will be updated.

Singles

So far, City Girls have released several singles, including “Act Bad” with Diddy featuring Fabolous, “Top Notch” featuring Fivio Foreign, “I Need A Thug,” “Pinata,” and “Face Down,” that provide a taste of what’s to come with the project. However, whether these tracks will appear on RAW is unclear.

Artwork

View the official artwork for the album below.

Tour

As of today (October 17), City Girls has not announced a formal tour to support the album. They haven’t had a major headlining run throughout their career due to several circumstances, including member JT’s past legal battles, which resulted in a short prison stint. However, the duo has consistently made festival appearances. Last year, they hit the road with Jack Harlow as opening support. With the slated release of RAW, if the group does decide to embark on a tour, this could mark their first major headlining tour.

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

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are proving it’s possible to know too much about people most of us have never met.

Pinkett Smith has been promoting her new memoir, Worthy, by revealing so much personal information about her marriage, including that even though they’ve been separated for seven years, she still calls him “my man.”

The View co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin is ready for them to say less. “I actually love celebrity gossip, you guys know it. But this couple, everything I know about them is against my will. There’s a line in marriage, we all share about our personal lives, but I would never say something that humiliates, demeans, or shames my husband,” she said during Tuesday’s episode of the talk show.

While Farah Griffin, Sunny Hostin, and Sara Haines futilely tried to make sense of Will and Jada’s relationship, Joy Behar cut through the chatter and joked, “Who’s going to take him back first: Jada or the Oscars?” She also said that the memoir makes him look “pathetic,” although Hostin prefers “hurt.”

Behar also cracked, “You know, this guy played Muhammad Ali. Come on, get in the ring with her. Why would he sit there and just…” She was cut off before clarifying, “Well, verbally. Don’t slap ’em. Don’t slap anybody again. That’s out. No, no slapping. But I mean, he sits there and takes it.”

All the hosts sounded Over It, but only Whoopi was already thinking about dinner:

You can watch the clip from The View below.

In September, Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested for the alleged assault and strangulation of his girlfriend in a New York City hotel. In the month since, Porter Jr. has not been with the team as they’ve looked to trade him in order to avoid waiving him for nothing and paying the $16.9 million in guarantees remaining on his deal, but unsurprisingly no teams around the NBA have any interest in Porter Jr. as he awaits trial for domestic assault.

On Tuesday, the Rockets found a trade partner in the Oklahoma City Thunder that allows OKC to get out of some of its roster crunch while acquiring two more second round picks in their never-ending quest to bring in every possible draft asset. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Thunder will send Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Victor Oladipo to Houston, with Porter Jr. being immediately waived by the Thunder once the trade goes through.

While the Thunder certainly don’t need more second round picks (this brings their total to 22 over the next seven years), they had far too many players on their roster and were going to have to make cuts next week anyways. By moving Robinson-Earl and Oladipo to Houston for essentially just picks in return as Porter Jr. is an easy decision to waive even with guaranteed money left on his deal, they clear up some of their overcrowded roster, even with a couple more cuts needed to get to 15 guaranteed contracts.

With the Invincible Season 2 premiere less than a month away, fans caught a brief glimpse of some of the new heroes and villains smashing into Mark Grayson‘s life thanks to the official trailer. As always, Mark will have his work cut out for him as he sifts through the aftermath of the first season’s catastrophic twist.

The hit animated series based on the Robert Kirkman comic book series has had no shortage of star power, and that holds true for this new batch of characters. We break down who they are and who’s behind their voices in the handy guide below:

Angstrom Levy

In Season 2, Mark will have to deal with his first full-on supervillain threat, Angstrom Levy voiced by Sterling K. Brown. The brilliant scientist has the ability to open portals to other dimensions, which he uses to gain the knowledge of every version of himself, essentially super-charging his brain.

“This is a character that kind of comes in at a time when Nolan is gone and really becomes a Mark-centric villain, and is one of the first villains that really put Mark through his paces and showed him as a capable superhero,” Kirkman told Comic Book. “Angstrom as brought to life by Sterling K. Brown is a more lively, more vibrant version of what we know from the comics.”

General Telia / Queen Aquaria

After voicing Queen Lizard in the Invincible: Atom Eve special, Tatiana Maslany is back with two new characters for Season 2 who both have history with Omni-Man and/or the Viltrumites, according to io9.

The first is General Telia, “a decorated general for the Coalition of Planets with a zero-tolerance policy for Viltrumite aggression.” The second is Queen Aquaria, “Sole monarch of the Atlanteans and their undersea kingdom after her husband, Aquarus, was murdered by Omni-Man. A beloved leader who rules with an iron fin, she seeks retribution for her husband’s death—through unconventional means.”

Shapesmith

Next up is Shapesmith voiced by Parks and Recreation star Ben Schwartz. “With the shapeshifting powers his name suggests, he springs into the superhero scene seemingly out of nowhere,” Comic Book reports. “Except, why does he eat candy with the wrapper on?”

Bulletproof

And, finally, there’s Bulletproof voiced by Jay Pharoah. He will be a pivotal character down the road, so keep an eye on him.

“He is impervious to harm, can fly, and will be a new addition to the Guardians of the Globe,” according to Screen Rant. “However, fans who have read the comics know that his powers have a tragic origin tied to his family, experimentation, and parents playing favorites.”

Invincible Season 2 premieres November 3 on Amazon Prime Video.

Britney Spears‘ upcoming memoir The Woman In Me is one of the most anticipated releases of the year. Arriving later this month, the book is expected to contain stories from the pop hitmaker’s lives, as well as major bombshells.

According to both TMZ and Page Six, one of the major bombshells involves her ex-boyfriend, singer Justin Timberlake.

TMZ indicated that “sources with direct knowledge of the book” confirmed to the publication that Spears was pregnant with Timberlake’s baby at some point in the year 2000. Spears, having been raised in the Southern Baptist church, was reportedly conflicted about having an abortion, but was said to have later agreed to the procedure.

TMZ notes that the decision haunted Spears for years, and that she has previously spoken about the abortion in her private circles.

Spears had her first child, Sean Preston, in 2005, with her then-husband Kevin Federline, and Jayden James in 2006.

Earlier today (October 17), People published an excerpt from The Woman In Me, in which she talked about her first kiss with Timberlake.

“[Once] at a sleepover, we played Truth Or Dare, and someone dared Justin to kiss me,” Spears said. “A Janet Jackson song was playing in the background as he leaned in and kissed me.”

The Woman In Me is out 10/24. Find more information here.