Typically when you think of country music, there is a set list of what immediately comes to mind. Well, thanks to one Queen Bey, that imagery has been expanded. So, when Zach Bryan brought his The Quittin Time Tour to the Show-Me State, he was sure to channel that change.
On May 2, during the “I Remember Everything” singer’s visit to St. Louis, Missouri, Bryan treated concertgoers to a surprise cameo from a hometown hero. With several musicians native to the area finding someone to win over Enterprise Center wasn’t a difficult task. But Bryan wanted to shake things up and that exactly what Sexyy Red did. After hitting the stage, Sexyy added her own flair to the music with an impressive round of twerking.
Usually, country music is accompanied by line dancing, but simply put ass-throwing is universal. Plus opening acts The Middle East and Levi Turner provide enough of that earlier in the evening.
As expected the crowd ate Sexyy Red’s supporting performance up. After the show “Thank you for bringing me out Zach Bryan,” she wrote.
Bryan returned the love by way of a post on his official Instagram page. “Home of Sexyy Red,” he wrote. “Thank y’all so much for coming and you always got friends in us.”
Attendees and users online cheered on the duo’s now viral linkup.
“This is the generation that will end racism once and for all. It’s beautiful,” penned one user.
“I just watched Zach Bryan sing ‘Revival’ for 13 minutes while Sexyy Red danced around the stage for 13 minutes. There’s no show more St. Louis than that,” exclaimed one user.
I JUST WATCHED ZACH BRYAN SING REVIVAL FOR 13 MINUTES WHILE SEXYY RED DANCED AROUND THE STAGE FOR 13 MINUTES, THERE’S NO SHOW MORE ST LOUIS THAN THAT @zachlanebryanpic.twitter.com/YsKj7e0IbU
The heat remained on in the kitchen for The Bear‘s second outing, which was quite a feat given that the kitchen-inside-the-show remained shuttered for most of the runtime. The FX on Hulu show didn’t certainly have to struggle for a renewal, and filming began in February of this year. The production has always been speedy and doesn’t rely upon special effects, so the season will come out faster than some had perhaps expected, and that’s all good.
Since the last time we checked in on Carmy Berzatto and his fellow Chefs, this show’s three most magnetic presences (Jeremy Allen White, Ayo Edebiri, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach) each took home well-deserved Emmy awards. Now that they are in-demand stars (and this has been a long time coming for both White and Moss-Bachrach, who have been toiling away in TV for well over a decade), what can we expect from the third season?
Plot
First, let’s visit a question that’s perhaps on many people’s minds: will the series remain in bingeworthy format? According to Variety, FX chairman John Landgraf relayed how he harbored “no doubt” that this season will be released in full at once. “It wasn’t lost on me or anyone who worked on the show that it was anxiety-inducing,” he declared of that choice. “So we made a decision to drop the whole thing because it has a beautiful, uplifting ending.”
Jeremy Allen White alluded to how Carmy is getting back to his old kitchen tricks now that the new restaurant is up and running. We can assume that this means he will escape the refrigerator since White planned “to spend a fair amount of time getting together with some chefs.” As a result, we can expect much more culinary action and conflict because “we’re going to go back to that functioning kitchen atmosphere that we had in the first.” (Please let Richie get stabbed in the butt again, so we can watch him walk it off differently.)
Questions do remain however, such as whether Carmy will continue to allow himself to be distracted by romance and, on the same note, whether the writers will begin to draw he and Sydney closer together. On an even more stressful note, that loan money from Jimmy will come due awfully quickly, so it remains to be seen whether Carmy/Natalie can pay back that loan within 18 months as promised. Good god, that’s a terrible timeline, but it will help create more fantastic TV tension — especially if Carmy decides to prioritize a Michelin Star over everything else, which will either infuriate or invigorate everybody.
Cast
Surely, cameos will be in plentiful supply again, and we can only hope to see another brief appearance from Joel McHale’s nightmare Chef. Returning cast members include the main three personalities — White, Ayo Edebiri, and Bachrach — because they are absolutely essential main courses. Other vital ingredients include Lionel Boyce (Marcus) and Abby Elliot (Natalie). There’s no telling whether we have seen the last of Jon Bernthal as Mikey, but Jamie Lee Curtis and Will Poulter would be extra icing on the upcoming cake.
Release Date
June 2024. It’s happening then, Chefs.
Trailer
We are not that fortunate yet. However, here’s Jeremy Allen White telling Jimmy Kimmel about filming that tense Christmas episode and (separately) how he disastrously carved a turkey for the holidays.
Every single week, our TV and film experts will list the most important ten streaming selections for you to pop into your queues. We’re not strictly operating upon reviews or accrued streaming clicks (although yes, we’ve scoured the streaming site charts) but, instead, upon those selections that are really worth noticing amid the churning sea of content. There’s a lot out there, after all, and your time is valuable.
The Sandman universe receives a much appreciated spin off series while awaiting a second season of the flagship show. Will these BFF ghosts be renewed for more adventures, too? Netflix isn’t revealing its hand yet, but this series begins with a bang-up cameo and continues by launching into the mysteries that human investigators cannot manage to solve. The two title characters were born decades apart but come together for a common cause, and even though Tom Sturridge admitted to being somewhat shook by what he observed, that revelation does bode well for the future.
Jerry Seinfeld might not have been too confident in his directorial debut, given that Rob McElhenney was able to easily disprove the Seinfeld claim that “P.C. Crap” has made laughs impossible to achieve in 2024. This Netflix “comedy” (and the jury is still fully out, although critics are overall not thrilled) goes back in time to retell the 1963 birth of the Pop-Tart, which somehow came together while rival cereal brands were going at each other. The film includes a sea of celebrity appearances from Hugh Grant, Melissa McCarthy, Amy Schumer, Bill Burr, Maria Bakalova, and Seinfeld himself.
Robert Downey Jr. isn’t messing around here with a post-Oscar appearance in which he portrays four roles, including film director, professor, congressman, and CIA operative. Maybe that’s what happens after an actor embodies the same billionaire playboy philanthropist for over a decade? (He’s gotta stretch those acting legs.) This satirically rendered show adapts Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, which follows a Vietnam War-era spy (Hoa Xuande) who encounters RDJ’s assorted, pivotal characters along the way.
No shortage of espionage-filled stories (including Slow Horses, Jack Ryan, and The Night Agent) have recently been taking streaming by storm. Now, Elisabeth Moss takes her turn in a thriller that brings two women together in an intricate game while they leap across Europe to save thousands of innocents from perishing. Secrets, lies, real-life peril, and ass-kicking moves swirl with international agencies coming together to halt inevitable mayhem.
6. Love Lies Bleeding (A24 film on VOD & Amazon Prime)
Rose Glass (Saint Maud) directed this project, for which Kristen Stewart and Katy O’Brian bonded over cat pee before production began. Kristen is Lou, a gym manager, and Katy is Jackie, a ripped-as-hell bodybuilder, and their romance gets sidetracked then they are sucked into the town’s criminal underworld due to Lou’s father (Ed Harris, who has seen far better non-hair days). Expect murder, mayhem, and tons of hair, baby.
Lily Gladstone is following up her arresting Killers of the Flower Moon performance in this true-crime series adaptation of the late Rebecca Godfrey’s same-named book that dives tail first into 14-year-old Reena Virk’s murder after it flipped a Canadian town on its head. The story carries some Sharp Objects flavor with True Detective vibes alongside its real-life origins. Riley Keough portrays Godfrey, and Gladstone suits up as a cop as the two women take different approaches to the pursuit of justice.
Comedian, creator, and star Richard Gadd has already moved onto his next project after demolishing viewers with a dramatization of his real-life experiences with different abusers. That’s an oversimplification of the nuanced storytelling, and Gadd lays himself bare to the world in an adaptation of his one-man show that will stick with you, but he’d prefer that people stick to watching his series and resist the temptation to go armchair detective as though this was made as a typical true-crime series (which it was not).
Amazon’s polarizing live-action horror anthology series returns (following 1950s-set Them: The Covenant) in the 1990s with Pam Grier in trouble as Athena Reeve. Dawn Reeve (Deborah Ayorinde), however, is an LAPD homicide detective gliding through utter chaos to catch a killer who has attacked a foster home mom. Does this case come too close to home for Dawn? You know how these stories usually work out but not how Dawn works this case.
2. Anyone But You (Sony Pictures Releasing film on Netflix)
Chemistry ruled the day for Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s romcom — a take on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing — which has given studios the confidence to believe in sleeper hits again. Of course, Sweeney’s own savviness had plenty to do with the film’s long-haul appeal at the box office, so let’s hope that she ends up back in the producer’s chair on countless occasions as her career progresses. Chemistry and mutual attractiveness from the leading pair certainly didn’t hurt, however.
Walton Goggins cannot be stopped. A second season has already been greenlit for this adaptation of a beloved post-apocalyptic game franchise. Goggins portrays The Ghoul with nose-less abandon but, as always, charisma to spare. Fortunately, this series is one of many successful video-game takes hitting screens over the past few years, and let’s hope that Borderlands continues that trend. Before Fallout does more New Vegas however, Goggins fans can relish his recent cheeky social media postings and also spend too much time thinking (guilty as charged) about that Justified set friction because — let’s face it — humanity is addicted to drama, on and off TV.
Three things the internet currently can’t stop talking about: Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s beef, Dua Lipa‘s new album, Radical Optimism, and of course, the sexy tennis-centric thriller, Challengers. All of these things were addressed on tonight’s (May 4) episode of Saturday Night Live, during which, Dua Lipa pulled double duty as both the show’s host and musical performer.
During one of the sketches, Lipa brings Marcello Hernandez to her apartment, by which, Hernandez is immediately amazed. But within seconds, Hernandez notices something shocking in Lipa’s apartment — a large collection of bizarre little dolls. Lipa tells a confused Hernandez that these dolls are Sonny Angels.
When Lipa leaves the room, Hernandez notices that one of the dolls — played by Bowen Yang — comes to life. Tension soon builds between Hernandez and Yang, as he learns he will have to compete for Lipa’s affection.
Later on, the score from Challengers plays, as Yang continues to tease Hernandez. Lipa then brings a plate of churros to the living room, alluding to a scene in the movie where Mike Faist’s character feeds Josh O’Connor’s character a churro.
A surprising final twist in the sketch manages to bring Hernandez and Yang closer.
Dua Lipa‘s third studio album Radical Optimism is finally here. And tonight (May 4), Lipa celebrated the album’s release as Saturday Night Live‘s host and musical guest. Over the years, Lipa’s penchant for performing has only improved, and her pair of SNL performances were a pleasant indication of what this era will entail.
First, Lipa performed “Illusion,” before which, she was introduced by Troye Sivan.
Dressed in leather and lace, Lipa took command of the stage. Surrounded by kinetic dancers, Lipa shined bright, matching the fast-paced, seductive energy. The black and red lighting created the feeling of a dance club, with trippy flashes and mysterious fog.
In her second performance of the night, Lipa performed the album’s closer, “Happy For You.”
After she was introduced by Jerry Seinfeld, Lipa appeared on stage, emerging through a cloud of smoke. Dressed in shiny silver and white undergarments, this performance felt a bit more bright and cozy than the performance of “Illusion.” Which, in this case, is fitting, as lyrically, “Happy For You,” features Lipa expressing gratitude over the fact that her ex has moved on and is able to be happy with someone else.
Dua Lipa‘s third album Radical Optimism is finally here. But while this weekend is huge for her, she — like most of us — can’t help but get invested in Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s ongoing beef.
In a Saturday Night Live sketch, Lipa plays a culture reporter on a fictional talk show hosted by Mikey Day and Heidi Gardner. Though the hosts are clueless about the beef, Lipa helps by offering some informational tidbits.
“One clue on the song ‘Euphoria,’ when Kendrick describes Drake as Canadian, that’s because Drake is from Toronto,” said Lipa.
While this piece of information is rather obvious, Lipa continued, explaining one of the names Lamar calls Drake on the song.
“And he calls Drake ‘Crodie,’ which is a term used by the Crips,” said Lipa, “which according to Wikipedia is an alliance of street gangs based in Southern California.”
Lipa also touched on one of Drake’s diss records, “Taylor Made Freestyle,” on which, he used artificial intelligence to emulate Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur’s rap stylings. This particular song wasn’t well-received, and could potentially end Drake up in legal trouble.
“Drake is being sued by Tupac’s estate for using an AI version of his voice,” said Lipa.
Day and Gardner continue the sketch, imitating Drake and Lamar — but as one can imagine, it doesn’t end well.
It’s about to be a big night for Dua Lipa. This past week, Lipa dropped her third studio album, Radical Optimism. Tonight (May 4), the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning pop hitmaker is not only performing on the show, but also hosting the show. This is her first time pulling double duty on SNL, and by her opening monologue, it’s safe to say the “Training Season” singer has this in the bag.
During her opening monologue, Lipa explained the meaning of “radical optimism,” noting her ability to find the bright side in any situaion. She then called upon the audience to share problems they have.
One audience member, played by Mikey Day, shared that he accidentally called his wife “mom” in the middle of sex.
“On the bright side, you’ll have plenty of time to spend with your mom.”
Another audience member, played by Bowen Yang, revealed that he’s going to have to cut back on one of his vices.
“Yesterday I went to the doctor, and she said — yes, my doctor is a woman — that b*tch said I need to stop drinking,” he said.
Lipa offered a practical solution
“On the bright side, there’s always poppers!,” she said.
The very public beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake is far from over. Last night (May 3), Drake dropped “Family Matters,” a response to Lamar’s diss track “6:16 In LA,” which he released earlier in the day. Within less than an hour, Lamar responded to “Family Matters” with “Meet The Grahams,” on which, Lamar accused Drake of fathering and hiding a daughter from the world.
Drake has yet to respond to “Meet The Grahams,” however, Lamar has since shared another diss track — “Not Like Us.”
Produced by Mustard, “Not Like Us” is equally scathing lyrically, as much as it is a certified dance-ready West Coast banger. On the track, Lamar calls Drake out, implying inappropriate behavior with young girls.
“Why he trollin’ like a b*tch? Ain’t you tired? / Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A-Minor,” raps Lamar.
He also calls out his use of AI technology to imitate Tupac’s voice, and warns him not to show his face within the West Coast.
“You think the bay gon’ let you disrespect ‘Pac? / I think that Oakland show bout to be your last stop.”
Closing out the track, Lamar calls the OVO founder an “OV-Hoe,” and encourages the listener to chant it back.
For the second time in their last two playoff runs and for the first time since March 29 of this year, the Nuggets lost a basketball game in Denver. The Minnesota Timberwolves walked into the Mile High City on Saturday night in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, and managed to knock off the defending champions, 106-99, behind one of the more Michael Jordan-esque performances of Anthony Edwards‘ ascending career.
The Wolves began Game 1 on fire, as the team opened things up by scoring the first nine points. Eventually, their lead got up to an 18-4 margin, which forced a timeout, took the crowd at Ball Arena completely out of the game, and made Denver look like it had no clue what hit them. This was thanks in large part to the play of Edwards, who took it right to them and had 16 in the first quarter.
Ant gets the And-1 to go as the Wolves jump out to a 9-0 start in Game 1
And then, the championship meddle the Nuggets possess reared its head. Denver caught fire to end the quarter, as the team responded from that timeout by ripping off 13 points in a row. With Reggie Jackson providing a shot in the arm off the bench, the Nuggets were able to take a 25-23 lead into the second.
While the first quarter was defined by both teams throwing major haymakers and going on lengthy runs, the second featured both of them settling in a bit. This, in turn, led to a bit of a slog, as neither team scored 20 points in the period or was able to open up a lead that made them feel comfortable. Ultimately, the teams went into the locker room with Denver holding onto a 44-40 lead.
The story of the first half was the play of Edwards, who very much rose to the occasion in his first conference semifinal game. While the rest of his team struggled, Edwards scored 25 points on 10-for-17 shooting with four rebounds, a steal, and a block. Denver, meanwhile, was led by the 1-2 punch of Nikola Jokic and Michael Porter Jr. — the former had 15 points, five assists, four rebounds, and a steal, while the latter scored 13 points with three boards and two steals.
Picking up right where he left off in the 1st Round…
Ant Edwards drops 25 in the 1st half of Game 1 against the Nuggets
Karl-Anthony Towns and Mike Conley started to answer the bell in the third quarter. The duo combined to go 9-for-9 and give Edwards — who hit the 30-point mark on the night in the frame — some much-needed support. And as a result, the Timberwolves were finally able to take the lead, as they ended the quarter up 73-71.
WHAT A SEQUENCE.
Ant gets UP for the block and Towns FLUSHES on the other end!
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 5, 2024
Neither team was able to create much breathing room early on in the fourth quarter, as they passed the lead back and forth over the opening few minutes due to some incredible shot making.
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 5, 2024
With Reid and Edwards spearheading the effort, Minnesota was able to go on an 18-7 run to open up an 11-point lead. And while Denver showed its resiliency to start battling back and make things interesting down the stretch, it was Edwards who slammed the door, as he broke their full-court press with less than 30 seconds left and got a layup.
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) May 5, 2024
Edwards was nothing short of brilliant on the night, as he scored 43 points on 17-for-29 shooting with seven points, three assists, two blocks, and a steal. Towns went for 20 points, while Reid scored 14 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter. While Jokic stuffed the stat sheet — 32 points, nine assists, eight rebounds, three steals — he had an uncharacteristic seven turnovers, too. And while Porter (20 points) and Jamal Murray (17 points) hit the double-figure mark, no one else on Denver’s roster had more than nine points.
Game 2 between the Nuggets and the Timberwolves will take place in Denver on Monday night. The game is scheduled to tip at 10 p.m. EST on TNT.
Cinco de Mayo is upon us. The great underdog’s holiday is most often celebrated in the States with a healthy amount of tacos (the “healthy” amount is as much as you can eat until you fall over), plus your favorite Mexican beer or spirit — be it mezcal, raicilla or our personal favorite, tequila.
Whether you’re looking for something budget-friendly, or prefer the high-end sip-worthy bottles, there are great bottles to be had in both camps. To help point you in the right direction, we’re naming five (get it? five, cinco, the 5th of May) of our favorite bottles of tequila right now for a guaranteed great Cinco de Mayo.
Because this is a shorter list than usual, there were a few bases I wanted to cover in building it out:
The tequila has to be relatively easy to find — that means something that you don’t have to hunt for.
The tequila has to be comfortably under $70.
This year we’re going additive-free.
I think with those parameters, we can guarantee that wherever you land on this list, you’re going to get a great bottle. But we went ahead and ranked ‘em all anyway just for fun. Happy Cinco de Mayo, let’s drink.
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Call me crazy but I like my tequila agave forward, and bright (I’d just call this good taste), and Don Fulano delivers on those fronts. It has everything I love about tequila, without being wince-inducing or harsh. This tequila is produced at the famed NOM 1146, Tequileña, from highland-sourced agave that is slow-roasted for 28 to 32 hours, extracted via a low-pressure autoclave, and fermented with proprietary yeast in open tanks between 72 and 96 hours.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Roasted agave and earthy peppery notes jump from the glass, it’s almost sneeze-inducing. Once you get a good enough smell some mineral notes will form on the palate.
Palate: Tropical pineapple and zesty citrus dominate the palate with some chili spice, pepper, and herbaceous notes keeping things from coming across too fruity.
Finish: Oily with supple butter flavors and some gentle sweetness on the backend.
The Bottom Line:
Bright and agave forward with a spiced fruit vibe.
In my book, Tequila Ocho is a brand that just doesn’t miss. I’ve been pleasantly surprised to see this brand on more and more store shelves and restaurant menus. It’s readily available, relatively affordable for what you get in bottle, and above all else, delicious.
Produced at NOM 1474, Tequilera Los Alambiques, the agave here is slow-cooked in brick ovens, extracted via a roller mill, and fermented in open-air wood vats before being twice distilled in a copper pot. Finally, the tequila is rested for 8 weeks and 8 days in American white oak, old whiskey, and used barrels.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: You get a lot of the oak character on the nose mingling with rich caramelized agave, crushed black peppercorn, zesty orange rind, and earthy rainwater.
Palate: A light sense of vanilla hovers over a green and grassy flavor with hints of warm caramel, rosemary, citrus, and some minerality.
Finish: Dry and oaky contrasted with tropical coconuts and a slight creaminess.
The Bottom Line:
Zesty, earthy, and oakey, with a nice creamy finish that is a true pleasure to sip.
It was hard to balance this list between blanco, reposado, and añejo tequilas, but I knew going in that if I had just one añejo, it was going to be Siete Leguas.
This añejo tequila is produced at NOM 1120, Tequila Siete Leguas. That’s right, the bottle is the namesake of the distillery. If that’s not a good sign, I don’t know what is. The agave is cooked in stone ovens, tahona extracted, proofed down with natural spring water, and open-air fermented in stainless steel tanks before being twice distilled in a copper pot before being aged in American white oak barrels for 24 months.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A really delicate, gently spicy nose. I’m getting a gentle waft of cinnamon, caramel, and oak, all hovering over a roasted agave base.
Palate: Surprisingly fruity, I’m tasting some rich plum notes, some juicy ripened citrus, a bit of coffee bitterness and a bright white peach vibe.
Finish: The barrel comes out on the finish, I’m tasting oak, more of that cinnamon from the nose, and the slightest hint of grassiness.
The Bottom Line:
Fruity, spicy, and grassy, with a light barrel influence.
The stuff of legends, if you’ve never had El Tesoro, you need to pick up a bottle at least once. I think the blanco serves as the perfect introduction.
Produced at NOM 1139, Tequila Tapatio (La Alteña), the agave is cooked in stone ovens, tahona extracted, and fermented in open-air wood tanks before being twice distilled in a copper pot. That is four steps every great bottle of tequila goes through.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: Juicy raw and warm caramelized agave in equal balance with a hint of fruity mango interest.
Palate: Rich agave, cracked black pepper, fresh flowers, baking spices, a hint of salt, grass, and minerals. The flavor shifts between sips, always leaving something new to latch onto.
Finish: Remarkably clean. Agave and grass with no lingering flavor.
Of this list, Volans is the newest brand and bottle to me, and it’s quickly becoming a favorite of mine due to its mix of natural earthy flavors and smooth dessert-like mellow flavors.
Volans is produced at NOM 1579, El Pandillo Distillery, and what sets this brand apart from others is that before it even starts cooking the agave it goes through a steaming process for three hours to remove impurities. One purified, the agave is slow roasted for 19 to 22 hours, rested for 24 to 36, and then crushed by a tahona. After being proofed down with well and rainwater, it is fermented in stainless steel tanks and then twice distilled through a copper pot.
Finally, to reach the repo state, Volans is rested in American White Oak bourbon barrels for just under a year.
Tasting Notes:
Nose: A rich mix of caramel and roasted agave with a strong oak character and the slightest hint of wet grass.
Palate: Cinnamon, caramel, and vanilla mingle with lots of minerality, a bit of salt, and wet soil quality. It’s earthy and warm, but rich and luxurious. A real bouquet of experiences here.
Finish: A mix of dessert-like sweetness and black pepper with an oily buttered mouthfeel. It leaves the tongue wanting more.
The Bottom Line:
Well-balanced between natural earthy flavors, and sweeter pleasing-to-the-palate sensations.
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