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Brittany is clearly no stranger to busting a move and showed off her skills, but Kelly had the audience (and the internet) absolutely floored. He not only nailed every move, but kept a constant grin from ear to ear.

“Reason number 1838329194920 why I love my dad,” Brittany wrote in her caption.

@bnrevell Reason number 1838329194920 why I love my dad. 🫶🏼🥹 #thatdougietho #fatherdaughter #weddingtok ♬ original sound – Brittany Revell

People in the comments were quick to profess love for Kelly as well. Here are some gems:

“WHO IS THIS LEGEND!”

“I aspire to this level of smooth.”

“Pops got moves!!🔥”

“He really is the main character 🤩🤩”

Others shared praise to both dancers for delivering an unforgettable performance.

“I would absolutely lose my mind if I saw this at a wedding,” wrote one person.

“This is probably THE best TikTok I’ve ever seen. You and your dad are legit rockstars!! Congratulations!!” added another.

Brittany told The Morning Show on Channel 7 that she and Kelly have been learning dances together “for fun in the living room” since she was little. “He has always had some rhythm, but I did not know he could pick up the moves like that,” she quipped. Hey, there’s always something new to learn about dear old dad.

Brittany also shared in an interview with NBC News that people were responding to more than just impressive choreography—it touched them on a heartfelt level.

“I think it’s kind of unique to see a dad of Asian descent be able to open up, let loose and just embrace their American child’s music and culture,” she said, adding that several people who didn’t have relationships with their fathers commended how “inspiring” it was to see the fun Brittany and Kelly created, encouraging them to “be better with their future kids.”

Weddings are a celebration of love, and that can extend beyond the bride and groom. This father expressed his love on the dance floor, and it’s giving us all something to smile about.

Odds are Brittany and her dad are gonna keep posting even more amazing dance videos. You can keep up to date by following Brittany on TikTok here.

Jack Russell terriers are dogs that were bred to hunt. They’re also extremely stubborn, prone to fits of uncontrollable barking and need a lot of exercise. They may seem like a lot of trouble but they are so loving that their intensity is easy to forgive.

Jack Russells have such an innate desire to hunt that Hill’s Pet Nutrition says that the “instinct cannot be trained out of the breed.” In fact, the Jack Russell terrier in the story we’re about to share was so fearless that it was able to chase off a black bear.

Now, that’s a stubborn and brave pooch.

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reported that on August 20, Susan Lee, 61, was walking her Jack Russell terrier and labradoodle on a trail at her Strafford property when she noticed she was being watched by a black bear.

Imagine how frightening it must be to feel a bear staring at you.

Lee tripped on a stone and the bear charged, jumped on top of her and bit her leg. Her Jack Russell terrier could have run, but instead, it stayed right beside her and barked at the bear. The bear backed down and walked away into the woods. Lee was able to run away and was followed to safety by her two dogs.

The dog must have put on a pretty impressive display of yapping to drive the bear away. A black bear can weigh up to 660 pounds and a Jack Russell terrier won’t get much larger than 17.

Game Warden Sgt. Jeffrey Whipple, who responded to the incident, told USA Today that the dog performed “some ninja-like moves” to avoid the bear.

“If I were to predict what would have happened if the dog wasn’t there, the bear may have caused more damage to her,” he said. “But most likely, when she was knocked down and was out of the fight, the bear would have got off of her and retreated.”

Sgt. Whipple and Bear Biologist Jaclyn Comeau inspected the area where the attack occurred and concluded that the bear was a female with cubs and was startled by Lee and the two dogs.

It’s estimated that there are between 4,600 and 5,700 black bears in the state of Vermont.

“Bear attacks are extremely rare in Vermont,” said Comeau, adding that the department only has records of three black bear attacks in the state. “However, at this time of year black bears are moving in family units and mothers will be protective of their cubs. If confronted by a bear it is essential to remain calm and back away slowly, and to fight back immediately if attacked.”

The Jack Russell terrier probably found it impossible to stay calm.

Lee was given a ride to the hospital where she was treated for the bite wound and a few cuts resulting from the attack. The dogs weren’t hurt in the incident. There’s no word on what happened to the bear.

Parts of the south are getting drenched with rain. Some states, like Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas, have experienced so much rain over the past couple of weeks that residents may need to invest in an ark. In Dallas, the rain had gotten so bad that parts of the city were flooding, and that’s when a school bus driver and bus monitor became heroes. Tekendria Valentine and Simone Edmond were taking an alternate route back to the bus lot because of the flooding when they noticed two children clinging to a tree in rushing water.

The women stopped the bus and went to help the kids and it was all caught on tape. Valentine and Edmond drive a bus for special needs children, so the bus is installed with removable seatbelts to safely buckle children who need wheelchairs. The women unhooked the seatbelts and tied them together to use as a rope to help pull the kids to safety. Thankfully, they weren’t alone. Neighbors jumped in to help the two women save the children from being swept away. Before long, the children were out of harm’s way and the tearful boy asked if he could hug one of the women that helped him and his sister.

Watch the heartwarming moment below:

I’m so glad this story had a happy ending. While it still seems to be unclear who the children were, I hope they’re safely back at school and things have dried up. As for the women, the school district has hailed them as heroes and I couldn’t agree more.

“When I first came here, I felt like a spectacle,” answered the first woman, an African American who had lived in Japan for six years teaching academic English. Though she noted, “it just feels like I would living anywhere else…people are just gonna look because they have this notion of Black people.”

TAKASHii then asked the young woman her opinion on young teenagers wearing dreadlocks in their hair. “Some people say ‘it’s appropriation’ and other people say ‘it’s appreciation’. I personally don’t like it but I can’t make anybody do anything,” she replied.

As another African American, in Japan since 2016, put it: “In America they like Black people as a culture, not as a people. It’s kind of the same here.”

However, two women from Kenya shared a different view.

“In my opinion Japanese are very welcoming. And even the stares you get, it’s not malicious. People are just curious. And people are friendly. There are so many cases where I’ve been helped by Japanese strangers,” one noted.

She did add that Japanese people tended to “relate more” to Black Americans from consuming their music and movies, whereas the first thing that comes to mind when meeting a Black African is “the national parks and animals.”

The last interviewee, a man from Jamaica, came to Japan to escape his home and expand his world view.

“A lot of the time I forget what color I am,” he quipped, saying that “Japanese people are not outwardly racist, thank god.”

He also joked that some of the major “positive stereotypes” usually associated with Black people tended to work out in his favor. “They think I can play basketball, that I’m a good singer, or that I have these super star qualities.

“The more you interact with Japanese people and you enter their social circle, the more they treat you like one of them,” he added.

Our world is opening up in many ways. Perhaps by having more conversations like these, we can learn how to better build a more accepting society.

You can find even more of TAKASHii’s interviews here.

There’s something about kids being resourceful and working toward something they really want that gets you in the feels. Ten-year-old David Hove from Toronto set out to earn enough money to buy himself an Xbox by selling homemade scones. But someone had other plans, and when David went inside to take a quick toilet break, his scone stand was gone. You may be wondering what type of person steals from a little kid, and that’s exactly what David wants to know. However, after the story aired on CTV Toronto, the community stepped up to replace the stolen stand.

It’s amazing how things are coming back together for David after he was heartbroken by his stand being stolen. Gaming systems are expensive and finding a way to earn money when you’re still well under the legal age to work can be tricky. Thankfully, David wasn’t out the money he earned before his stand was stolen. Though he’s only 10, the little entrepreneur thought to bring the money in the house with him when he went to the bathroom. So while the thief drove away with the stand, cooler and even David’s cold bottle of water, he didn’t get the money.

After seeing a video of the man loading up David’s items, Toronto residents came out to support the pint-sized vendor in a big way. The stand was replaced with a table and there were plenty of hungry customers lined up waiting to buy a scone. One person even brought along a brand new Xbox, the one that David was saving for, nearly bringing him to tears.

But David isn’t done with his business venture. He told CTV Toronto that he was now going to save up for a car. I don’t know about you but when I was 10, I could barely save up for a pack of gum and this kid is saving up for big-ticket items and he’s got the help of his community to support him.

Currently there doesn’t seem to be a way to send David and his family well wishes or money to help with his business ventures but it looks like he’s getting plenty of customers.

David’s father, also named David Hove, told CTV Toronto, “It pains my heart to see my kids going through this. They come up with the initiative to do something hard working for themselves … but it’s teaching them life lessons.” Indeed. No parent wants to see their child upset, but when mishaps or misfortunes happen, parents can only hope that a valuable life lesson is gained.

It would seem that the younger David learned a valuable lesson about life, lemons and lemonade. When he experienced misfortune, he was able to witness the coming together of strangers for a common goal. I’m sure the young businessman would’ve preferred for his stand to never have been stolen in the first place, but it sure is a sweet ending to a sour start.

So here’s a weird thing that happened: I am still at the Toronto International Film Festival as I type this. (It’s great being back after the last two years covering it remotely. I am having a nice time, but I’m also tired and ready to go home.) Anyway, I had an open window in my schedule so I decided to take a chance on a movie called Raymond and Ray. I knew absolutely nothing about it other than it is directed by Rodrigo Garcia and it stars Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke as the aforementioned Raymond and Ray. And from the photo I assumed it was about two buddies who are up to something.

So, the plot of this movie is Raymond and Ray are half brothers who share both a father and share the same name. When their father dies, a man they both hate, Raymond has to convince Ray to also go to the funeral. Once they get there, a lot more secrets about their family and past are revealed.

A lesson learned from all this, I think, from now on, is I’m going to start reading the descriptions of movies before I see them. Now, don’t get me wrong. I enjoyed this movie quite a bit but, if I had known the plot, there is not a chance I’d ever see this movie. Once the plot dawned on me, I mumbled out loud to myself, “Oh, for fuck’s sake.”

So here is a fun, quick fact about me: In 2018, a year after my father died, I found out my dad had a son before I was born. And he and I also share the same name. To this day we have never met and he doesn’t seem too interested in doing that. So, I do what I normally do with stressful situations: I take all those emotions that hurt and I squeeze them up as tight as I can and bury them deep inside me, waiting for them to explode out in a cascade of tears once or twice a year. So far it’s not a terrible system. But my goal is to not think about it, which as you may have noticed isn’t working too well right this second. Anyway, my point is I think I might be the target demographic for this movie.

Actually, I found this movie therapeutic. Raymond and Ray have a somewhat healthy relationship, at least with each other. They do not have a healthy relationship with the memories of their father, who, throughout this movie, still seems to be haunting them with new information and stupid tasks like making the brothers dig his grave. I found all this aspirational. See, here are two brothers with the same name who are nothing alike, but seem to like each other and can only solve their issues with their father by talking it out with each other. So, yes, this movie hit me in a way that it’s probably not going to hit you. But if you find yourself thinking the notion of two half brothers with the same name existing … I am here to tell you that this is a thing.

And both McGregor and Hawke seem to be having a nice time with each other. Part road trip movie, part “watch these two knuckleheads do wacky things because of their anger and grief,” they contemplate each other well, to the point I hope they make more movies together. (Having said all those nice things, now some report will come out, “McGregor and Hawke clashed on set and hate each other.”)

I’m glad I saw this movie. It was fate. It was fate I had an opening in my schedule and this was playing at just the right time, and it’s a movie about a situation that maybe only I can relate with and also one I go out of my way to think about. But the way this movie made me think about it was a pleasant one. It felt hopeful in some weird way. It kind of showed me a glimpse of my best-case scenario with this kind of crap hand both of us were dealt. And, strangely, now that there’s a whole movie about this particular situation, it makes it all seem less weird.

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Demi Lovato is in the midst of a tour in support of her latest album, Holy Fvck. She has a show in Santiago, Chile tonight (September 13), which will be her last international date before a run of North American shows starting later this month. As for what’s next after that in terms of live concerts, it looks like the answer is “nothing.”

Hours before tonight’s Chile concert, Lovato offered a series of Instagram Story posts shared minutes apart, all of which were deleted shortly after. All of them are photos seemingly of a hotel room window, and the first reads, “I’m so f*cking sick I can’t get out of bed.” She adds in the second post, “I can’t do this anymore,” while the third post concludes, “This next tour will be my last. I love and thank you guys,” with “this next tour” seemingly referring to her upcoming North American run.

If Lovato is serious about her touring days being done, then what will end up being her final show currently scheduled is set for November 6 at The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory in Irving, Texas.

Lovato has other entertainment venues to fall on outside of touring; She could of course continue to release albums without bringing them to stages worldwide, and she’s proven to be a natural on TV.

You know things are going bad for Russia when the Kremlin’s State TV talking heads are admitting that Putin’s losing his war in Ukraine. All of this is the case after recent revelations that Russian troops are disguising themselves in order to flee Ukraine, and Ukraine’s been gaining ground and recapturing settlements, all adding up to about 3000 square kilometers while Ukrainian civilians are waving brooms and vowing to fight if Russia tries to recapture their stomping grounds.

As Ukraine’s been forging a stunning reversal of the conflict, The Daily Beast reports that Russian State TV talking heads cannot stop using the words “failure” and “defeat.” In fact, a whole group of these propagandists are urging Putin to stop pretending that the war is going so well for Russia, because it’s quite the opposite case. One propagandist in particular believes that Putin will only make things worse if he doesn’t admit the error of his imperialistic ways and end this thing:

Political scientist Sergey Mikheyev described recent developments in Kharkhiv as “a serious failure,” on the part of Russia. “Call it ‘regrouping’ or whatever else… This is our most serious defeat during the last six months, and the most significant success of our adversary… Perhaps this failure is beneficial, because being so obvious, now it’s impossible to pull the wool over our eyes, pretending that everything is wonderful,” he said.

Elsewhere, filmmaker Karen Shakhnazaro (White Tiger) appeared on State TV to declare, “I urge everyone not to panic in the face of a defeat we’ve suffered in the Kharkiv region, and we have to acknowledge it.” He added, “A defeat has some meaning when you acknowledge it and draw new conclusions. And if you don’t acknowledge it, all you get is another defeat, perhaps even more devastating.” And Shakhnazaro also described Ukraine as “a powerful adversary.”

In other words, Putin might want to think about hanging up the towel in Ukraine before he suffers an even greater failure. Otherwise, so many more Russians could flee their homes to the point where he may no longer have a country. Granted, that sounds drastic, but so does Putin’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine.

(Via Daily Beast)

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 Built To Spill, Björk, Phoenix, Blood Orange, and more.

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Built To Spill — When The Wind Forgets Your Name

This venerable indie rock group may have gotten their start in the early ’90s, but they’re still going strong with their brand new album When The Wind Forgets Your Name. The album opens with the cutting and electrifying track “Gonna Lose” and manages to keep up the momentum throughout the rest of the hooky, psych rock-leaning project.

Sudan Archives — Natural Brown Prom Queen

Sudan Archives has returned with Natural Brown Prom Queen, her latest album following 2019’s Athena, and the impressive 18-track project is by far her most confident work yet. Known as a master violinist, the instrument remains present on the album but isn’t quite at the centerfold of her music. Overall, Natural Brown Prom Queen shows off Sudan Archives’ masterful artistry complete with irresistible rhythms, spoken word hooks, swooning reflections, and celebrations of joy.

Jockstrap — I Love You Jennifer B

UK duo Jockstrap dropped their hotly anticipated debut album I Love You Jennifer B, filled with 10 brimming, experimental tracks you’d be hard-pressed to fit into a single genre. Lead singer Georgia Ellery’s fluttering vocals float over intricate beats laced with a range of influences from Bollywood to disco.

Weyes Blood — “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody”

It’s been 2019 years since Weyes Blood released her masterpiece of an album, Titanic Rising. But this week, the songwriter announced she’s got another album on the way, titled And In The Darkness, Hearts Aglow, which she previewed with the soulful, sepia-tinged single “It’s Not Just Me, It’s Everybody.” The song makes it clear why she’s consistently been compared to greats like Cher and Stevie Nicks; her haunting-yet-comforting voice wraps delicately around a piano’s keys as she delivers reflections on connections and human nature.

Björk — “Atopos”

Björk has always been in a lane of her own, and the Icelandic singer’s latest single “Atopos” is no different. The song builds on a backbone provided by a section of ominous woodwind instruments that’s, true to Björk’s brand, steeped in drama. The song points to the avant-pop singer’s upcoming 10th studio album Fossora and proves she hasn’t given up her pursuit of uninhibited experimentation.

Alex G — “Miracles”

Just over a week away from his upcoming album God Save The Animals, Alex G continues rolling out some of his strongest work to date with the rollicking track “Miracles,” hearkening back to Alex G’s pastoral 2017 album Rocket. The song is led by a bluesy guitar and bluegrass instrumentals while Alex G sings of battling apathy and asking life’s biggest questions.

Blood Orange — “Jesus Freak Lighter”

Blood Orange’s Dev Hynes continues to be one of today’s most stunning producers with his latest track “Jesus Freak Lighter,” which officially announces his upcoming EP Four Songs. Offering a revved-up tune to contrast some of his previous piano-laden catalog, “Jesus Freak Lighter” manages to be both an electrifying and arresting ballad, featuring invigorating synths and Hynes’ silky smooth lyrical delivery.

Phoenix — “Tonight” Feat. Ezra Koenig

Since 2010’s French indie pop group Phoenix is making a comeback, it’s only right they’ve tapped another artist who had their break-out moment around the same time: Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig. The band’s latest single “Tonight” is as playful as ever and sees Koenig’s recognizable guest vocals coupled with vibrant guitar riffs and upbeat refrains.

2nd Grade — “Me & My Blue Angels”

2nd Grade, the band consisting of members from Remember Sports, Free Cake For Every Creature, and Friendship, won over hearts with the aptly named debut album Hit To Hit. Now, they’re taking their jangly melodies to the next level with their upcoming sophomore release, Easy Listening. The band’s latest, soaring track “Me & My Blue Angels” was written with bright melodies and according to bandleader Peter Gill, written about “anyone who you trust 100 percent to have your back when the sh*t hits the fan.”

Wednesday — “Bull Believer”

In order to celebrate a newly inked deal with Dead Oceans, Asheville-based band Wednesday tear it up with the 8-minute ripper “Bull Believer.” The song is packed with discordant riffs and takes a brief minute to mellow out before vocalist Karly Hartzman shrieks until the song closes. “This song is an excuse for me to scream on stage, an outlet for the anger and sadness that has been collected by the current and past versions of myself,” said Hartzman.

Sorry — “Key To The City”

London indie rockers Sorry are gearing up for what is expected to be one of the best indie releases of the year with next month’s LP Anywhere But Here. Offering another taste of the upcoming album, Sorry drop the simmering track “Key To The City,” which creates haunting soundscapes to which vocalist Asha Lorenz delivered veiled prose about retaining control in a relationship.

So far this year, Chipotle has unveiled three new protein options — Plant-Based Chorizo, Smoked Brisket, and Pollo Asado — and while all three were only available for a limited time, they’ve consistently been just as good if not better than any of the permanent menu options. This is a big deal because as beloved as Chipotle is for its transparent food sourcing and fresh ingredients, their menu has always been seriously lacking in flavor (save for the barbacoa, which is bomb).

Now before year’s end, Chipotle is unveiling a fourth new option and it promises to be the brand’s most flavorful yet. The Garlic Guajillo Steak will join Chipotle’s menu for a limited time at every Chipotle restaurant nationwide (and in Canada) beginning on September 14th and features tender cuts of steak peppered with a hefty helping of garlic, guajillo peppers, and cilantro.

We got the first taste of this protein option ahead of the nationwide release to see whether the new Garlic Guajillo Steak tastes good enough to pull you away from your current favorite. Once the new option officially hits the menu, we’ll see how it tastes in each of Chipotle’s food form factors (burrito, bowl, tacos) to see how it stacks up against our current favorites.

Garlic Guajillo Steak

For this review, I enjoyed the steak in a burrito with minimal ingredients and all sauces on the side so I could truly get a sense of what this new protein option offered and, wow, this straight-up blew me away. Never in a million years did I think I’d come across something from Chipotle with this much flavor and character. An initial sweetness hits the palate first, which settles into an earthy roasted garlic flavor, ending with a medley of spice and fresh peppery cilantro notes. The heat really lingers here — intensifying on your tongue between bites in a way that pulls you from one to the next.

While the actual pieces of steak don’t look nearly as meaty and substantial as the press photo might suggest, I was surprised at just how tender the texture was. It’s soft and incredibly easy to chew, unlike Chipotle’s regular steak option, which is drier and tougher. It melts in your mouth quickly, this is probably the only time I’ve ever eaten Chipotle and wished I had an extra serving of meat. While the burrito is my preferred form factor when it comes to Chipotle, I think this meat option probably works best in a bowl, where you can really enjoy the chunks of steak without the distraction of tortilla.

The Bottom Line:

I’ll have to see how it performs in a taco and bowl but I feel pretty confident that this is Chipotle’s best protein option ever. It takes the juicy tenderness of the barbacoa and combines it with the thick meaty bite of the steak, offering the best of both worlds. If you’re sensitive to spice I’d actually suggest you skip this one because it packs a more powerful kick of heat than any protein option on the entire menu. If you do love hot and spicy food, this will actually impress you — finally, Chipotle fans have a truly spicy option on the menu.

Let’s hope it sticks around and becomes a permanent option one day. Soon. Like tomorrow.

Find your nearest Chipotle here.