I don’t know how much of an overlap there is between fans of TDE sensation Doechii and Broadway musical cast albums, but since that particular Venn diagram is extremely my sh*t, specifically, I am going to consider this newsworthy. During the whole inevitable “Doechii got too popular too fast, and now we must hate her/call her an industry plant” backlash, one of the insults used against her was that her ’90s referencing mixtape Alligator Bites Never Heal sounded like something from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s alt-history battle rap musical Hamilton.
In response to that misguided sentiment, Philadelphia-based mashup producer BlancoBLK actually went ahead an imagined just what that would sound like, posting the results — a mashup of the instrumental from Hamilton showstopper “My Shot” with Doechii’s lyrics from “Catfish.” Unsurprisingly for those who actually listen to music instead of just reacting to internet memes about it, it undeniably knocks. And just in case anyone thought Doechii herself would be anything less than utterly enthusiastic about it — she is a theater kid, as she recently confessed to Brittany Howard in Rolling Stone — Doechii gave the mashup her seal of approval with an exuberant dance video posted on her own TikTok.
You can watch Doechii’s TikTok dance below or here and listen to the full mashup of “Catfish” and “My Shot” above.
An unfortunate new reality of the first few years of the most recent CBA is that it’s more difficult than ever to swing big, blockbuster trades while teams are navigating the first and second aprons that can be destructive, especially during the season. Because the teams that spend the most money tend to be the best teams, that also kind of limits how much maneuvering some contenders can do as they try to position themselves in the championship race.
Having said that, in a year when there are no perfect teams, there are moves that contenders can make that either solidify things on the margins or act as the kinds of all-in moves that are statements of intent. Today, we wanted to identify the best teams in the league and try to figure out moves they can make as we move towards the most chaotic point of the NBA’s regular season.
Cleveland Cavaliers: A future second-round pick to the Sacramento Kings for Alex Len
Cleveland doesn’t urgently need anything as long as their main guys continue to stay healthy — as an added bonus, Max Strus should be making his debut sometime soon, providing another shooting threat to the league’s most effecting team from deep. We’re identifying a trade for Len from the Sacramento Kings just so they can add another bench big who can do a job and make them rely on Tristan Thompson a little less, but for the most part, the Cavs are in a great spot.
Boston Celtics: Jaden Springer and a 2025 second-round pick to the New Orleans Pelicans for Javonte Green
Like Cleveland, there’s not a ton that the Celtics badly need — probably the most important thing for them is to get Kristaps Porzingis 100 percent back to the level he was at last season. Having said that, Springer doesn’t really play, while Green is an ex-Celtic who can guard multiple positions. He hasn’t hit threes at a great clip this year, but perhaps getting a bunch of wide open looks that Boston’s system generates would help. If not, oh well.
New York Knicks: Robert Williams to the Knicks; Precious Achiuwa, Malaki Branham, two future second-round picks to the Blazers; Deuce McBride, Tyler Kolek to the Spurs
This would hurt the Knicks’ depth — McBride has been fun this year, Achiuwa is a reliable deputy for their frontcourt, and Kolek is a promising youngster. But they haven’t been afraid to give up a ton if it means getting a deal done to correct a need, and for all that Karl-Anthony Towns does well, he is just not a center who can protect the rim. The mix of getting Williams and the return of Mitchell Robinson means that they’d have a pair of options who could do that while sliding Towns to power forward, and while keeping Williams and Robinson healthy would be … let’s call it an adventure, Tom Thibodeau likes bigs who can protect the rim, and Williams can certainly do that. The Blazers should hold out for a first for Williams, but here, they get an effective rotation big in Achiuwa, take a flyer on Branham, and get a few future picks of their choosing, while the Spurs get a pair of fun young guards as they build around Victor Wembanyama.
Orlando Magic: Cole Anthony and a future lottery-protected first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith
This would be a very un-Orlando Magic move, as the team tends to hold onto its guys and doesn’t like to make short-term trades. Having said that, there’s a real path for the Magic to compete to win the Eastern Conference this year once Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner get back from their respective oblique injuries. They have to get better from deep no matter what, as they’re 12th in the NBA in three-point attempts per game and 30th in three-point field goal percentage. Finney-Smith would fit on the defensive end as another long, tenacious wing, only he also connects on 45 percent of his 5.6 attempts per game from deep. And while the first wound be the bigger get for Brooklyn here, perhaps a change of scenery would be good for Anthony, who has seen his role dwindle this season in Orlando.
Milwaukee Bucks: Delon Wright to the Philadelphia 76ers for Eric Gordon
The Bucks run into the problem of being a second apron team that can’t trade much, so figuring something out for them is hard, plus they’re in the spot Cleveland and Boston are in where the real answer is getting an important piece completely up to speed (Khris Middleton). Having said that, they could always use a little more shooting, and while Wright is a good pro, he hasn’t exactly made a huge impact this season. As such, let’s have them call up the Sixers and see if they’re interested in what I’ll call a rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic trade where Wright gets turned into Eric Gordon, who hasn’t played a ton and has struggled to find his shot in a bench role this year. Again, they can’t do much — it’s hard to, say, convince a team to take Pat Connaughton’s deal unless they offer their 2031 first-round pick, which they probably shouldn’t do — so if the do something, it’ll be on the margins where they do something small like turning a guy on an expiring into a guy who has a player option for next year.
Oklahoma City Thunder: Aaron Wiggins and Utah’s 2025 first-round pick to the Utah Jazz for Jordan Clarkson
The Thunder are a brilliant team, but as the NBA Cup final against the Bucks showed, they could really use one guy other than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who can consistently get his own shot — while he’s getting better at this, it’s not really Jalen Williams’ game right now. As such, let’s get them Clarkson, who absolutely does not have that problem under any circumstance. I completely understand the team’s desire to build something sustainable with a long-term view, which is why guys like Wiggins sign 5-year deals and they hold onto a ton of picks, but: 1. They have already built something really impressive, 2. Kicking the can down the road is a lot easier when you aren’t a title favorite like they are now. They have a bunch of guys like Wiggins, and sending Utah their top-6 protected 2025 pick doesn’t make an especially big dent into their war chest of assets.
Memphis Grizzlies: Marcus Smart and a future unprotected first-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Cameron Johnson
Someone should trade for Cameron Johnson, who has been playing some phenomenal basketball for the Nets this year and should be coveted by every single team with aspirations of winning a title. I really like the Grizzlies as a landing spot, as I think he fits into their tough, hard-nosed culture, would bring some much-needed shooting, and would be a menace on the defensive end — they’ve seemingly been in the market for a wing stopper forever. He’s not a guy who would ever take the ball out of Ja Morant’s hands, either. And while Smart hasn’t been great in what has mostly been a bench role this year, Brooklyn would get a future-facing asset in that pick and could probably flip Smart either before the deadline or in the summer.
Houston Rockets: Dillon Brooks, Steven Adams, and Jabari Smith Jr. to the Miami Heat for Jimmy Butler
I would completely get why Houston, despite being a preferred destination in Butler’s eyes, would not want to take the plunge for him, as teams usually don’t try to package guys for a star this early into being good. Having said that, the Rockets have been star hunting since James Harden got traded, Butler isn’t from too terribly far away, and this would be a statement of intent that Houston is ready to compete right now. Brooks has been a good culture settle the last year or two, Adams is a useful big, and Smith continues to show flashes of being an interesting two-way player, but putting Butler with guys like Alperen Sengun, Amen Thompson, Tari Eason, and Jalen Green sure does have the potential to be awfully fun.
Dallas Mavericks: Maxi Kleber, Olivier-Maxence Prosper, and a 2025 second-round pick to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith
The Mavs can never have enough switchy wings who can shoot around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, so why not go out and try to acquire an old friend who helped them land Irving in the first place? They’d have to give up Kleber, who is Jason Kidd’s safety blanket when the going gets tough, and they’d have to hope that Prosper and a second can beat a deal from another team that might offer them a first. But man, adding Finney-Smith to their arsenal of wing options alongside guys like PJ Washington and Naji Marshall would give opposing teams headaches once the postseason rolls around.
Denver Nuggets: Michael Porter Jr. and Zeke Nnaji to the Chicago Bulls for Zach LaVine
Denver’s interest in LaVine got floated by Sam Amick of The Athletic recently, and frankly, I love the idea — getting him would mean the Nuggets would have to try and win games 150-149, and that would kick ass. Porter is the kind of younger who is still under contract for a few more years that I assume would appeal to the Bulls (reporting has indicated that’s the case), and while Nnaji has never really taken off in Denver, perhaps a change in scenery would be good for him. But the big thing is LaVine has gotten to be a little underrated as a player recently due to his injury history and gigantic contract, and would give Denver a much-needed perimeter scoring option who is not Jamal Murray. In fact, he could probably help take some of the load off of Murray so he can take more time to heal up whenever injuries pop up.
Phoenix Suns: Bradley Beal and a 2031 lottery-protected first-round pick to the Miami Heat for Jimmy Butler and Alec Burks
I want to stress that I cannot fathom a world where this happens, because Beal would have to waive his no-trade clause and that is just such a difficult variable to predict. Having said that, Phoenix keeps getting floated as a landing spot for Butler, so I’ll take it seriously and imagine what this would look like in the event Beal can be convinced to waive it — I suppose there are worse things in life than getting to live in Miami. Anyway, the best asset in this trade is that first-round pick, especially if the Heat could get it without any protections. It’d be a bit weird if the Heat took on Beal’s contract, but that 2031 pick could be awfully juicy as they try to figure out what their team looks like in the post-Butler era.
At midnight today (or 9 PM Thursday on the West Coast), SZA fans were disappointed when her long-awaited album, Lana, did not hit DSPs as expected. While she offered up the video for “Drive” as a consolation, she also declared the project wouldn’t be available ’til later in the day due to some last-second tweaks. TDE President Punch Henderson chimed in this morning to promise that it’d be up by noon Pacific. And hey, what do you know: They kept their promise. SOS Deluxe: Lana is finally available to stream on Apple, Spotify, Tidal, or whatever other streamer you choose.
The new version of the album features 15 new tracks, including “Drive” and one feature: SZA’s long-awaited reunion with former TDE Golden Boy, Kendrick Lamar, who has been in the midst of one helluva hot streak of his own in 2024. They were unofficially reunited earlier this month when they both took the stage at TDE’s annual holiday concert in Nickerson Gardens in Watts, where Top Dawg Tiffith, the label’s founder, grew up. They’ll also be on a joint tour together next year to promote their new albums. The fans who were disappointed last night are definitely feeling much differently now.
SOS Deluxe: Lana is out now via Top Dawg Entertainment/RCA Records. You can listen to it here.
Burna Boy is enters a new musical era. As the world awaits No Sign of Weakness, the new album from the self-proclaimed African Giant, his latest Telz-produced single “Bundle By Bundle” aims to assure fans one thing comfortably remains the same — his net worth.
Today (December 20), Burna Boy expanded on that vow in the track’s flashy official video. In the visual, Burna Boy brought his rumored boo, Uproxx cover star Chlöe along for a ride as he blew through a small fraction of his money mountain. Chlöe was romantically linked to Burna recently as they were seen partying in Lagos, but it seems that could have just been another case of fans reading way too much into behind-the-scenes photos — something that’s happening more and more frequently lately.
Throughout the video, snippets of Chlöe and Burna Boy partying it up in Lagos, Nigeria add more fuel to coupledom speculations. However, Burna Boy is sure to drive home another important message. The national pride does not just waste his wealth on frivolous things such as nightlife.
Burna opens the fictitious companies, Bundle Pizza, Bundle Bundle Construction and Bundle Wash-N-Fold to give his funds back to the people. While his delivery uniform reads “Dough is my weakness,” the motto he operates in states “To live for yourself is vanity; to live for others is purpose.”
Watch Burna Boy’s official video for “Bundle By Bundle” above.
The common cold may be “common,” but that doesn’t mean you can’t be completely miserable when you have it. Your symptoms may include a stuffy nose, a scratchy throat, endless sneezes, coughing, and muscle aches. If you’re looking to avoid over-the-counter medication or you’re between doses, there are a few home remedies you can tap into.
Create a Steam Shower
One of the best ways to clear up your sinuses is with a steam shower. Turn your shower on with the hottest water possible. Place a towel under the door, too. Your bathroom will get plenty steamy, and that’s when you’ll want to take some deep, cleansing breaths. It will help loosen up the phlegm in your throat and the mucus in your nose.
Use a Humidifier or Cool Mist Vaporizer
The Mayo Clinic recommends using a cool mist vaporizer or humidifier. It will add extra moisture in the air so that your nose and throat don’t dry out. Just be sure you change the water daily – you don’t want any dust agitating your already stuffed nose!
There are a few things you can drink – and that includes plenty of water to stay hydrated. You should strive for about 8 ounces of water (at least) every two hours. You can also try drinking ginger tea as well as a teaspoon of honey to any kind of tea or hot water.
Make a Rice Pack
A rice pack will make it easy to apply heat to your sinuses, and that can relieve a lot of pressure. Grab a tube sock and some rice. Fill the clean sock about 2/3 of the way up with dry rice. Sew or tie the end closed. Heat the rice pack in the microwave for 30 seconds at a time until it’s at just the right temp. Let it sit across your nose and on your cheeks for about 10 to 15 minutes.
A warm bath can help to ease the common cold symptoms. Add a bit of Epsom salt and baking soda so that you can give your muscles some relief. Citrus or lavender will also help with being able to relax.
When you take advantage of some or all of these tips, you’ll start to feel better in no time!
Technology is one of those things that we all HAVE to have these days. How in the world did any of us survive without a smartphone? Kids having smartphones is widely debated, but when you decide to give your kid one for safety purposes or anything else, are you allowed to snoop?
There are parental controls. However, you’ll always hear the moms on social media that say “I bought their phones, I pay the bills, I can go through their phones whenever I want.”
So, is this okay?
Let’s take a look at what one mother has advocated for…
Laura Muse is a mom and a mental health clinician from North Carolina. She has two teenagers, a boy and a girl. Since the kids were around 11 years old, she began a weekly check where she would go through their phones to see who they were communicating with and what kind of activity they were engaging in.
She confiscates their phones at the end of each night so they get plenty of rest without being tempted to reach for their electronic devices, too.
She has said she trusts her kids but also wants to keep them safe. On the job, she’s seen how people have experienced trauma because of abuse, sexual assault, and more. If she sees an issue on one of her kids’ phones, it allows her to talk to them and turn it into a teachable moment.
Many parents talk about limiting screen time. Others set up parental controls on the phone or establish strict rules about when the phones can be used.
With so many apps and social platforms out there, parents are doing the best that they can.
If you’re anything like me, you’re not a fan of bugs. I do LOVE the outdoors, though, which is why I needed to find plants that would naturally repel bugs. I wanted to create an amazing outdoor space where I could enjoy the fresh air without having to worry about being eaten alive or having bugs swarm whatever I just took off the grill.
The cool thing is that there are quite a few plants that you can either plant in your garden or set up in planters around your deck or patio.
Lavender: Not only does it smell amazing, but it will keep flies, fleas, moths, and mosquitoes away.
Catnip: Not ideal if you have an outdoor cat, but these plants are great at deterring mosquitoes.
Marigolds: These flowers will keep aphids and mosquitoes at bay.
The best advice that I can give you is to find out what bugs are bothering your outdoor space. Then, you can choose the best plants to incorporate into the area.
It’s always a good idea to have the plants as close to your seating area as possible so that they can truly do their job and keep the bugs away from you.
You may pay a dollar or two to your kids when they lose their teeth…or rather, the Tooth Fairy pays them. When you collect those teeth in the middle of the night, don’t throw them away.
Let’s talk about cryopreservation of stem cells. It’s not science fiction like you might think. Scientists claim that baby teeth have the stem cells necessary to help regenerate various parts of the body (well, one day). Parents are taking this knowledge and saving their kids’ teeth for a just-in-case situation. The practice is known as tooth banking.
Embryos: These form during embryologic development in the blastocyst phase.
Adult tissue: Also known as adult stem cells.
The stem cells that are found in baby teeth are commonly referred to as SHED cells. They have slightly different properties. Dr. Pamela Robey, the chief of the branch of the craniofacial and skeletal disease of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research told CNN, “The SHED cells seem to make not only dentin but also something that is similar to bone.”
By keeping baby teeth, which are a source of stem cells, it can be seen as biological insurance. It could help to provide bone marrow or something else, potentially, in the event that your kid ever gets sick.
Scientists are still torn on whether the science will make it so that they can obtain what they need from the teeth as of yet.
Saving the teeth isn’t as simple as just placing them in your jewelry box, though. They’ll need to be placed into cryopreservation. Such stem cell banks include ToothBank and Store-A-Tooth.
Right now, the science isn’t quite there, but it could be at any point. If you’re concerned that your child may one day need the stem cells found in their teeth, it may be something to explore.
Do you smell something “fishy” inside your home? If you’re not cooking fish for dinner, you should probably be a bit concerned. One mother talked about the fishy smell that was in her home, and what she discovered may be the best news that you need to hear about.
So, the mom kept smelling something fishy in her kid’s room. She searched everywhere and finally discovered where it was coming from. It was an electrical outlet that was melting on the inside.
Apparently, Damaged Electrical Outlets Smell Like Fish
Who knew, right? If you start to smell fish inside your home and there’s no fishy cause for it, you’ll want to call your electrician.
Wires can melt behind the electrical outlet. The fishy smell is caused by the overheating of the electrical outlet. Often, when the electrician looks, they’ll find a faulty wire.
There are always ways to be safe around the home. If you smell rotten eggs, it’s probably a gas leak. Now, add to your memory bank that if you smell something fishy, it’s a faulty outlet.
Here are a few tips to prevent the outlet from being fried:
Don’t plug too many appliances into one outlet
Check outlets and plugs on a regular basis
Always remove plugs gently
Of course, if you see a damaged cord, you shouldn’t use the appliance anymore.
If there is a problem with an outlet, call the electrician – don’t wait until it gets fishy.
Pool noodles are always fun in the pool. It’s a chance for the kids to play, have fake sword fights and more. Everyone can cool down on a hot summer day. You may even be floating in the middle of the pool on a giant flamingo or unicorn.
What you don’t want is for anyone to start screaming because of what comes from inside one of those pool noodles.
Firefighters will warn that snakes can hide inside pool noodles. It’s terrifying, really.
One family in Arizona went for a swim in their pool. Kids grabbed for pool noodles, and they quickly realized something was alive in the middle of one. It was a baby rattlesnake.
The kids were sent indoors, and the parents called the fire department.
The firefighters were not surprised. They get these kinds of calls all the time. It turns out the little snakes (nope ropes as I like to call them) love to use pool noodles for hiding places.
If you don’t want to play hide & seek with snakes when it’s time to go into the pool, there are some things you’ll want to do.
Some snakes will lay eggs inside pool noodles. You need to be sure that you’re storing your pool noodles safely. If you leave them against the home, near bushes, or around fences, you’re inviting creatures to enter the tubes.
What are the chances of you finding a snake in your pool noodle? It depends on where you live. If you do find one, stay calm. Call the fire department if necessary.
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