Beabadoobee is fresh off performing back-to-back weekends at Coachella. Now that that’s behind her, she’s gone ahead and dropped a new single, “See You Soon,” a relatively serene, but still propulsive, slice of summertime bedroom-pop.
Beabadoobee told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe of the song, “This song is about a really personal time in my life where I had to spend some time by myself to realize a lot of things and it’s one of the dearest songs that I’ve written. It’s got this uplifting feeling and shows another side of what I do and what we can expect from my new album Beatopia. I’m so happy for you guys to hear it!”
Speaking of Beatopia, Beabadoobee previously described the album’s sound, “It’s a lot of different vibes. There’s not one song that sounds the same as the others. I’ve been really getting into a band called Stars, and I’ve always loved Stereolab as well. I’ve been working with my guitarist Jacob and using a lot of teenage engineering, drum machines, mixtures of guitars. It’s been really fun. I don’t know how to explain it, but it sounds very 2006 [laughs]. I feel like this new album is what I am meant to sound like.”
Listen to “See You Soon” above.
Beatopia is out 7/15 via Dirty Hit. Pre-order it here.
Jason Momoa must have finally recovered from “f*cker” Michael Bay making him cry (twice) during Ambulance because the See front man was back in form for Earth Day. And nobody does Earth Day like Momoa. This is to be expected, given his general level of enthusiasm and how he treats causes that are near and dear to him (he even faux-threatened to pause Aquaman 2 to halt construction on a sacred Hawaiian mountain). And in case you missed how he addressed Earth Day this year, you are in for a treat.
Momoa, who has been reported to be spending time in a tricked-out RV after splitting from Lisa Bonet, shot a highly entertaining video in a Sprouts parking lot while championing the need to “unplastic the sh*t out of this planet.” He pretended to awaken, gave himself a makeshift shower, brushed his teeth, and declared, “I know I normally don’t look like someone who smells good.” (Spoiler Alert: He smells just fine in person.) Then came the slow-mo deodorant application with the obligatory utterance: “Oh yeah, good tight shot of my armpits.”
Yes, Momoa put his hair in a towel and donned a bathrobe before taking grocery aisles by storm. And yes, he wreaked havoc. If you need joy in your life today, then watch this:
Now, I hear what you’re saying. Perhaps I’m exaggerating because Momoa’s not a full-time activist, but seriously, he entertained while spreading a much needed message. He also seemed to do it all without plastic, so good on ya, Momoa. And since these two are self-professed brothers, you might be wondering what Lenny Kravitz posted on Earth Day. Here you go, and every day is Earth Day for Lenny.
Keeping up with new music can be exhausting, even impossible. From the weekly album releases to standalone singles dropping on a daily basis, the amount of music is so vast it’s easy for something to slip through the cracks. Even following along with the Uproxx recommendations on a daily basis can be a lot to ask, so every Monday we’re offering up this rundown of the best new music this week.
This week saw Megan Thee Stallion solving problems with a tried-and-true solution and Ed Sheeran continuing to pad his list of collaborators. Yeah, it was a great week for new music. Check out the highlights below.
After stripping down and getting in a bathtub to announce “Plan B,” Megan Thee Stallion unveiled the track on Friday. As the title suggests, the tune is about an alternate solution, in this case being literal Plan B, aka the “morning after pill,” as Meg raps about utilizing the emergency contraceptive to rid herself of a connection with a former lover.
Ed Sheeran — “2Step” Feat. Lil Baby
Ed Sheeran has always been a willing collaborator but that’s been especially true lately. Just last week, he linked up with Lil Baby for a remix of “2Step,” with the rapper adding a new verse to the upbeat tune.
Pusha T — “Rock N Roll” Feat. Kanye West and Kid Cudi
On his new album It’s Almost Dry, Pusha T found himself in the middle of a developing hip-hop beef, between former collaborators Kanye West and Kid Cudi. Well, they’re former collaborators now, as they both feature on “Rock N Roll,” but Cudi vowed the song was completed pre-beef, he gave it his blessing as a favor to Pusha, and he declared it will be the last time he and Ye appear on a song together.
The Kid Laroi — “Thousand Miles”
The Kid Laroi is ready to move on from his F*ck Love mixtape after releasing three total versions of it, as he’s now gearing up for a debut album, Kids Are Growing Up. In fact, he officially launched the new era last week with “Thousand Miles,” another fine slice of pop-rap sure to satiate fans of his hit Justin Bieber collaboration “Stay.”
Southside and Future — “Hold That Heat” Feat. Travis Scott
Southside and Future’s “Hold That Heat” is a convergence of two of the year’s biggest story lines: Future (alongside Gunna) has perhaps 2022’s most viral song with “Pushin P” and now, “Hold That Heat” is Travis Scott’s first new music since the fatal Astroworld Festival tragedy. As for the new song, Uproxx’s Wongo Okon describes it as “a gloomy effort that features lengthy verses from Future and Travis while the former handles the song’s hook.”
PinkPantheress and Willow — “Where You Are”
After emerging as an alt-pop favorite in 2021, PinkPantheress is continuing to build on her massive potential here in 2022. Her latest is “Where You Are,” a smooth and rhythmic collaboration which melds PinkPantheress and her guest’s vocals for a delightful stylistic contrast. Willow’s the only credited feature on the track but not its only collaborator, as Mura Masa and Skrillex joined PinkPantheress in co-producing the song.
Florence And The Machine — “Free”
After laying relatively low recently, Florence Welch and her The Machines launched their return towards the start of the year. Now, they have a new album, Dance Fever, on the way and the latest taste of it, “Free,” arrived last week. The driving, propulsive tune is classic Florence And The Machine, and as a bonus, it arrived alongside a video co-starring Bill Nighy.
Soccer Mommy — “Unholy Affliction”
Sophie Allison is getting more experimental on her upcoming album Sometimes, Forever, as evidenced by her enlisting Daniel Lopatin of Oneohtrix Point Never as the project’s producer. That spirit also shines through on last week’s “Unholy Affliction,” which shows Allison venturing far from the bedroom indie-rock on which she initially made her name.
Blxst — “Every Good Girl”
In a recent interview, Blxst told Uproxx of the influences behind his new album, Before You Go, “I think just my day-to-day experiences: traveling, managing family time, personal time, and self-care. That’s pretty much what I pulled my inspiration from, those challenges, those hurdles I was facing, and facing that transition of also becoming an executive outside of just being an artist. Looking at success from a different perspective. I think I had a mind shift over this past year from the success of No Love Lost. You’ll hear that in the music, you’ll hear the growth for sure.”
Daniel Caesar — “Please Do Not Lean” Feat. Badbadnotgood
The past few years have been quiet on the Daniel Caesar front, although he changed that last week with “Please Do Not Lean,” his first single since 2019. The song is a collaboration with Badbadnotgood, so naturally, Caesar’s silky vocals are paired with the Canadian band’s R&B and jazzy sensibilities for an undoubtedly successful link-up.
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Moreover, there are a few beer styles with flavor profiles that work well for every month of the year. It’s those beers we’re celebrating today.
We asked a few well-known craft beer experts to point us in the right direction and tell us the one beer of any style they drink all year long. Check out their choices and maybe you’ll find a new beer to stock in your fridge as a year-round favorite.
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale is simply the classic American craft ale and is a world-class beer, regardless of style. I think people forget, in the constant chase for “new,” how good this beer is, with that perfect balance of floral aromas, pine, and just right malty backbone.
I drink 3 Fonteinen Gueuze blends all year long (especially Oud Gueuze). The beer has an astounding depth and complexity of aroma with layers and layers of flavor. It’s tart, funky, fruity, and oaky, everything you’d want in a gueuze. It has a true aspect of terroir, and it pairs well with many foods and even desserts.
A beer that I drink all year long is Czech 10 from the good folks over the river in Philadelphia at Human Robot. Czech 10 is a traditionally inspired pale Czech lager brewed using old-world techniques and simple ingredients. It carries everything I want in a low ABV, easy-drinking beer with subtlety, nuance, and a crisp clean finish. It is so easy to go back to this beer over and over again. Depending on my mood, I can think about the super simple yet complex malt character, the balanced fresh hop presence, and the squeaky-clean fermentation profile. Or, I can simply drink a bunch of these while belly laughing with friends over something meaningless and not think about the beer at all aside from the fact that every sip continues to perpetuate the smiles.
Lagunitas A Little Sump’in Sump’in Ale
Lagunitas
Hector Cavazos, owner and head brewer at Rebel Toad Brewery in Corpus Christi, Texas
Lagunitas A Little Sump’in Sump’in Ale is my pick. It has a great floral nose, tropical flavors, and just the right amount of hops. With a recipe of 50 percent wheat and 50 percent malted barley, it’s a unique, hoppy, and fruity IPA with a nice piney, malty backbone.
St. Bernardus Abt 12
St. Bernardus
Douglas Constantiner, founder and CEO of Societe Brewing in San Diego
For me, it’s St. Bernardus Abt 12. That beer’s ability to showcase the complexities of stone fruit, dried fruit, and rich maltiness while being extremely drinkable makes it a go-to. Additionally, it’s a great beer for pairing with special date night dinners. It has the ability to be an elegant beer but also something you can enjoy simply, without food on a regular night. All that and it’s widely available.
I’d go with Weihenstephaner Original Helles. It’s dry enough to drink all year long with enough malt richness to keep you satisfied in winter. It’s a true classic, crisp, and refreshing beer from the world’s oldest brewery. If you’re going to drink a helles lager, make it this one.
Von Trapp Vienna Lager is my pick. The crisp bitterness, toasted malt character combined with noble hop aromatics, and full taste make this the perfect beer to drink whether you’re on the beach or on the slopes. It’s definitely a beer that you can enjoy all year long.
Tree House Brewing Co’s Julius is well-praised, and for good reason. It’s the standard by which I judge all Hazy IPAs. There’s over the top, punch you in the face citrus and mango hop flavor that is backed up by the perfect amount of malt sweetness and hop bitterness. It’s the bitterness that makes it far more drinkable, making you crave sweet sip after sip.
It’s a perfectly balanced take on this hyped-up style.
Being in Arizona, the weather is almost always perfect to grab a crisp lager. Pilsner Urquell is my go-to. Super clean with a nice aroma, it’s always stocked in my fridge. It’s the beer that created the style and remains refreshing and flavorful to this day.
The Tank Playita Pilsner
The Tank
Marshall Hendrickson, co-founder and head of operations at Veza Sur Brewing in Miami
The Tank Brewery Playita Pils is a great choice. Playita Pils is one of my favorite year-round beers. I can always find it in Miami, and it’s always fresh, crisp, and well-balanced. It’s a versatile beer for any occasion. I also really love pilsners, so you can never go wrong with a Playita.
It doesn’t matter if it’s hot or cold out, it is always a good time for Abita Brewing Co.’s Strawberry Lager. It’s crisp, clean, and light in body but still full of strawberry aroma and flavor. This is a beer that I can enjoy on its own or drink six of them.
Weihenstephaner Pilsner
Weihenstephaner
Jesse Mix, regional manager of beer and soft drinks at Sprecher Brewing Company in Glendale, Wisconsin
Weihenstephaner Pilsner is a very traditional crisp, dry, and refreshing beer in a world where beer is trying to be anything else. It has floral aromatics and slightly sweet bready malts with a dry finish. This is a recipe for success in my book.
Oskar Blue’s Mama’s Little Yella Pils always seems to be around. Whether it’s volleyball games in the summer, mountain biking trips deep in the desert, or winter house parties, there are always cans of Mama’s around. It’s not terribly expensive, it has a good clean bitterness to it with grainy malt underneath, and it’s clean and crisp. It’s an easy-to-drink one to get things started or knock back a few after a long day.
Focal Banger from The Alchemist is my pick. I know Heady gets most of the spotlight, but Focal is a fuller spectrum flavor to me hitting all the right notes of bitter, floral, and fruit. Citra and Mosiac hops, as well as British malts, give this a well-balanced flavor that will make you rethink how you feel about New England IPAs.
A few months ago, Rick Ross was the subject of a viral moment when a video of him excusing himself to the bathroom in the middle of a podcast interview and never returning caught fire on Twitter. In December of 2021, Ross appeared on the 85 South Show to talk about his new album, Richer Than I Ever Been. During the interview, he told the hosts, “Let me use the restroom one time and I’m a take this jacket off.” However, it soon became apparent that the rapper has no intention of returning, having left the building and headed to the airport.
The incident tickled many fans on Twitter, who were amused by Ross’ apparent snub of the show. Today, during a new interview with New York radio show The Breakfast Club, Ross attempted to explain why he dipped mid-interview, although his explanation still offered little insight into just what caused him to hustle out of the studio before the show was done.
“I think I was just really in the zone,” he says. “I was smoked out good, I was in the zone. When I’m in the zone and get one of those money calls, I just ease out.” He says he didn’t even realize he’d caused such a commotion. “When I found out about it was already everywhere online,” he admits. “I ain’t even realize it.”
070 Shake has announced her new album, You Can’t Kill Me, set for release later this year. Ahead of the album, she dropped a new single, “Skin And Bones,” on which, she delivers her signature, raspy vocals over rattling drums and spacey guitar licks.
In the song’s video, directed by Noah Lee, we see Shake begrudgingly model for a portrait, enjoy a diner breakfast with a Marilyn Monroe lookalike, and dance onstage wearing football padding as rain pours down.
Shake’s second album doesn’t have a release date yet, but is planned for release later this spring via G.O.O.D. Music and Def Jam. She is set to go on tour later next month.
Check out “Skin And Bones” above, and the album artwork and tour dates below.
Courtesy of Def Jam
05/07 — Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
05/08 — Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues Chicago
05/12 — Montreal, Canada @ Théâtre Corona
05/14 — New York City, NY @ Terminal 5
05/15 — Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
05/17 — Toronto, Canada @ History
05/18 — Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre Of Living Arts
05/20 — Boston, MA @ Big Night Live
05/21 — Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
05/25 — Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues Dallas
05/26 — Houston, TX @ House Of Blues Houston
05/28 — Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
05/29 — Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
06/01 — Santa Fe, NM @ Meow Wolf
06/02 — Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
06/04 — Sacramento, CA @ Ace Of Spades
06/07 — Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
06/08 — Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
06/09 — Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
06/10 — Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
07/08 — Surrey, Canada @ FVDED In The Park
09/09 — Oslo, Norway @ Vulkan Arena
09/10 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Melkweg
For generations, men have wondered what they can do to be more attractive to women (with the exception of those who aren’t interested). Men have turned to pick-up artist guides, love doctors, and YouTube advisors, but it turns out that all it takes is a few simple clothing items. At least, according to Nicki Minaj, who shared some of her thoughts on menswear on Twitter. If they want to be more attractive, she says, “Men should wear gray sweatpants. Everyday. Well if they want some ass that day. With crispy sneakers.”
Of course, there’s a downside, as well. The rapper warned, “If I see one scuff ima put my pussy back in the drawer.” She also mentions light blue jeans, although it’s unclear which category those fall into: “Getting ass” or “back in the drawer.” To be on the safe side, maybe y’all should just stick with the gray sweats and clean sneaks — a truly classic combination — and while you’re at it, a little personal hygiene never hurt anyone’s chances.
Men should wear gray sweatpants. Everyday. Well if they want some ass that day. With crispy sneakers. If I see one scuff ima put my pussy back in the drawer. Or light blue jeans.
When she’s not giving sage sartorial advice, Nicki has apparently been working on a new album, which a festival suggested will be out by summer. Generating hype for the album, she’s released a slew of new singles including “We Go Up” featuring Fivio Foreign and “Bussin” and “Do We Have A Problem?” featuring Lil Baby.
When it comes to warm-weather cocktails, it’s hard to beat a simple yet refreshing highball. For the uninitiated, a highball is any drink that consists of a non-alcoholic mixer like soda pop, fizzy mineral water, juice, or, say, tonic, and a measure of any spirit served in a tall highball (or Collins) glass with plenty of ice. This means drinks like the Seven and Seven, Jack and Coke, Cape Codder, or Cuba Libre are all highballs.
Yet more often than not, when someone orders a “highball,” what they mean is a classic whisky highball made with a measure of whisky topped with carbonated water (and sometimes garnished with a citrus twist). All you need for any highball is a tall highball glass (or a Collins glass that’s around six to eight ounces), ice, whisky, and nice and fizzy club soda or mineral water.
When it comes to which whisky to actually use, this drink is really versatile. You can use really whatever whisky (or whiskey) you like. Though, if you’re looking for a more “classic” version, then highballs with Scotch whisky or Japanese whisky are going to be the play. That’s the simple, breezy, casual answer. But if you’re anything like me, part of you is always going to wonder which one is the best. In the interests of science, I’ll be employing here the good ol’ blind taste test.
For this blind tasting, I chose four Japanese whiskies and four Scotch whiskies, all under $45. Each was mixed into a whisky highball with Polar Club Soda and blindly nosed and tasted to find out which actually makes the best, most refreshing highball for spring and summer drinking.
Scotch Whiskies:
Chivas Regal 12
Compass Box Artist Blend
Glenmorangie X
Monkey Shoulder
Japanese Whiskies:
Suntory Toki
Kojiki Finest
Mars Whisky Iwai
Hatozaki Finest
Let’s try these highballs!
Part 1: The Taste
Taste #1
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
There’s a surprising amount of heat on this whisky’s nose. There are also some slight fruity flavors, but a ton of cracked black pepper. Taking a sip of this cocktail reveals some more flavors including caramel, dried fruits, and even more pepper. While not overwhelming by any degree, the spiciness of this whisky won’t appeal to all drinkers.
Taste #2
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
There’s a lot of sweetness on this whisky’s nose. There are hints of caramel candy, vanilla cream, sticky toffee, and a slightly fruity aroma. The palate is highlighted by butterscotch, dried fruits, almond cookies, and some cinnamon at the finish. It pairs well with soda water but might be a little too sweet for some palates.
Taste #3
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
Complex aromas of vanilla, citrus, caramel apples, and a slight herbal quality greet your nose. The palate is a symphony of candied orange peels, almond cookies, butterscotch, vanilla beans, and just a hint of peppery spice at the very end. All in all, this is a very complex, flavorful whisky that definitely stands up in a highball.
Taste #4
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
Vanilla cream, dried cherries, raisins, and candied orange peels are heavy on this whisky’s nose and I like it. Taking a sip of the drink reveals flavors of dried orange peels, toasted vanilla beans, brown sugar, caramel candy, and a gentle hit of wintry spices at the finish that pairs well with the soda water.
Taste #5
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
The nose is fairly muted with some orange peel, toffee, and maybe some cinnamon, but not much else after the addition of soda water. The palate is a combination of caramel candy, slightly dried fruit flavors, and more spices. While not terrible, this whisky definitely gets a little lost behind the soda water.
Taste #6
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
The nose is highlighted by aromas of candied orange peels, toasted vanilla beans, caramel candy, and a slight fruity scent. Taking a sip of this drink reveals riper tropical fruits, more candied orange peel, butterscotch, and just a kiss of peat smoke to round everything together.
Taste #7
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
Citrus, toffee, honey, and slight spices are prevalent on the nose. Sipping it reveals toasted vanilla beans, candied orange peels, and some nutty sweetness peeking through the soda water. This is a decent, refreshing whisky highball, but lacks some of the complex, varied flavors I’d hope for.
Taste #8
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
There’s not much going on with this whisky’s nose. It’s really getting lost in the mix. But I was able to find some vanilla, slight honey, and maybe some almond essence. Otherwise, nothing. The palate is a little more exciting with some dried fruits, toffee, and a little spiciness. But overall it’s fairly bland it doesn’t hold up when mixed with soda water.
Founded in 1985, Mars Shinshu, located in Nagano Prefecture, is the highest distillery at almost 3,000 feet above sea level. Mars Whisky Iwai is a blend of malt and grain whiskies that are aged between two and five years in ex-bourbon barrels.
Bottom Line:
Mars Whisky Iwai is really cheap when it comes to Japanese whisky and for good reason. There’s not much going on with this whisky that would make me ever want to use it as the base for a whisky highball again.
Monkey Shoulder is a blended malt whisky that was literally created to be used as a mixer. Sure, you can sip it on its own, but it’s supposed to be mixed with other flavors. This award-winning blend of multiple whiskies is known for its versatile, mellow flavor that’s well-suited for whisky highballs.
Bottom Line:
Monkey Shoulder is known for its mixability and inexpensive price. You’re not paying for heaps of nuanced flavor. It’s not very exciting but gets the job done, and that’s about it. If you’re looking for something more, you’ll be smart to keep scrolling.
The name Hatozaki comes from the oldest stone lighthouse in all of Japan which was built in 1657 in Akashi. Made at Kaikyo Distillery, it’s made in a two-stage blending process and consists of a blend of five to six-year-old small batch single malt whiskies that are aged in ex-bourbon, sherry, and mizunara casks.
Bottom Line:
This was my first time drinking Hatozaki and I found it, when mixed into a highball, to be a little too spicy. Perhaps sipping it neat is a better idea?
Glenmorangie is a big name in the single malt whisky world. While you can’t go wrong with a bottle of Glenmorangie The Original or one of its other expressions for a whisky highball, it’s hard to beat the value and quality of its mixing whisky, Glenmorangie X. This single malt whisky was aged in ex-bourbon and new charred oak casks to create a smooth, easy to mix whisky.
Bottom Line:
Glenmorangie X was crafted to be used as a mixer. Sure, it’s a single malt whisky, but it’s not overly complex. For the price, it’s a decent base for a whisky highball but didn’t really stand out that much in this ranking.
There are a ton of great blended Scotch whiskies on the market, but one of the best for the price is Chivas Regal 12. Chivas’ flagship whisky is a blend of Speyside whiskies including Strathisla single malt and Strathclyde single grain. It’s known for its mellow, easy-to-sip, easy-to–mix flavor profile.
Bottom Line:
Chivas 12 is a good choice for whisky highball fans who prefer their base to be sugary sweet and fairly light. Otherwise, try to find something with a little more substance.
This blended whisky from Kojiki Distillery in Kansai near Kyoto is made up of 40% barley (some of the barley is peated), 30% wheat, and 30% corn. It’s distilled in pot stills and aged for a minimum of three years in ex-bourbon barrels before being finished in Sauternes wine barrel for three months and champagne casks for four more months.
Bottom Line:
If you have aspirations of trying a smoky Islay whisky as a base for a whisky highball, but you’re afraid of the smoke being overwhelming, this subtly smoky Japanese whisky is a great gateway. That subtlety is why it’s ranked this high but it’s still a little one-note for me.
Compass Box has made a name for itself in the blended Scotch whisky marketplace in the last decade. While it might be one of the brand’s cheapest whiskies, Compass Box Artist’s Blend doesn’t taste like it is. This flavorful blend of single malt and single grain whiskies was created to pay homage to the whisky blenders of the 1800s who set the standard for today’s blends.
Bottom Line:
I wasn’t surprised to see Compass Box Artist’s Blend rating so highly on this list. It’s very complex, flavorful, and well-balanced and shines through soda water. This was easily in the top but just missed the number one slot.
One of the best gateway whiskies into Japanese whisky, Suntory Toki was created to be used as a base for whisky highballs due to their popularity in the country. A blend of whiskies from Yamazaki, Hakushu, and Chita, it’s known for its complex, well-balanced, and mixable flavor.
Bottom Line:
When I realized Suntory Toki took the top spot, I was not at all surprised. It was literally created to be used in highballs so it should be obvious that the flavor profile would be a perfect complement. And this really did stand out and above the rest of the list, with a full-bodied flavor profile that shined through the soda water to the very end.
John Oliver (who skewered One Tree Hill last week, no joke) has had enough of Air Bud, and he’s apparently chosen 2022 to settle some personal beefs about a 1997 movie. Why? Because there’s no rule that says he can’t do it.
Alright! Last Week Tonight took a week off the air, and there’s no time like the present for Oliver to get his Air Bud angst out of his system with a web exclusive. The host ranted for a full 15 minutes on the subject, which is basically Oliver in his natural habitat, sure, but he wanted everyone to know that he wants to address this topic (and why not? one can’t be super serious all the time).
“You’re thinking, ‘He must get paid extra to do these web exclusives,’” Oliver freely acknowledged at one moment. “I don’t … I’m not talking about ‘Air Bud’ because I have to. I’m doing it because I want to.”
Well then. Naturally, this quasi-rage sounds just about right for anyone whose kid made them watch Snow Buddies four times on repeat in one day (I wish that I’d made that up because those fart jokes still haunt me), but more to the point, Oliver took a shot at the rules of the film and how the franchise went so far (with double digits of followup movies) off base that it essentially turned into The Avengers with cape-wearing dogs. He made a valid point about how the movie walked a delicate ethical line about the kind of life Buddy deserves, and gave a valid nod towards Internet content. However, there’s nothing more damning about Air Bud than this revelation:
HBO/Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
There you have it, Harvey Weinstein was ruining Air Bud all along. Ugh.
Bowen Yang was an immediate sensation on Saturday Night Live, becoming the show’s biggest breakout star in years. And like other SNL MVPs before him, including Kristen Wiig and Eddie Murphy, he’s transitioning to the big screen, beginning with Fire Island.
Directed by Andrew Ahn, Fire Island follows two best friends, played by Yang and writer Joel Kim Booster, during a summer trip to Long Island’s Fire Island, the site of one of the oldest queer communities in the United States. The comedy is inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, particularly the author’s “observations about the way people are awful to each other without being awful to each other,” Kim Booster told Vanity Fair. “I was like, oh, my God. This is shade. This is what gay men do all the time.”
You can watch the trailer above. Here’s the official plot synopsis:
Set in the iconic Pines, Andrew Ahn’s Fire Island is an unapologetic, modern day rom-com showcasing a diverse, multicultural examination of queerness and romance. Inspired by the timeless pursuits from Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice, the story centers around two best friends (Joel Kim Booster and Bowen Yang) who set out to have a legendary summer adventure with the help of cheap rosé and their cadre of eclectic friends.
Fire Island premieres on Hulu on June 3.
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