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The Phoenix Suns made it more interesting than it should have been on Tuesday night, but still pulled out a 119-116 win over the Golden State Warriors to snap a two-game skid. While Bradley Beal’s return to the lineup was the story coming into the game, coming out of it the discussion was the latest ejection from Draymond Green after he swung his arm around wildly and hit Jusuf Nurkic in the face.

Green has been back in the Warriors lineup for just two weeks since serving his five-game suspension for putting Rudy Gobert in a chokehold. Upon his return to the team, he said he needed to “adjust” because the league is punishing him as a repeat offender, saying how meaningful it is to him when his teammates and coaches call him out for crossing the line. And yet, two weeks later he crossed it again, and after the game Jusuf Nurkic just wanted to know “What’s going on with him?”

Nurkic seems to believe something is going on with Green off the court that’s causing him to be even more violent on it this season, and notes he hopes whatever that is that’s putting Green even more on edge than usual improves. Whether it’s something off the court or Green struggling to deal with a dropoff in productivity from himself and the Warriors, neither of those things are a viable excuse for hitting folks in the face or choking guys out.

Green apologized after the game, saying he didn’t mean to hit Nurkic and was just trying to sell the call, which seems like a bit of damage control for Green who likely knows the league is going to come down with another suspension.

We’ll find out if the NBA buys Green’s explanation or not, but Nurkic has his theory that this goes beyond basketball and that Green needs to figure that out or he’s going to keep crossing the line.

Rapper Bhad Bhabie has some exciting news. Yesterday (December 12), the viral sensation revealed via Instagram that she is having a baby of her own. Bhad Bhabie shared a photo of herself on a motorcycle, which was blasting dust in a very special color, revealing the sex of the baby.

Is Bhad Bhabie’s baby a boy or girl?

According to Bhad Bhabie, she is expecting a girl. The motorcycle blasted pink smoke, and the post was captioned “ITS A GIRL,” with pink heart and bow emojis.

Bhad Bhabie first came to fame during a 2016 appearance on Doctor Phil, where her mother had deemed her “ungovernable” and “out of control.” She challenged the audience to a fight, birthing the viral phrase, “Catch me outside, how ’bout that?” As a result, she was sent to a behavioral camp called Turn-About Ranch, which was later reported to have miserable conditions.

Now, at 20 years old, the rapper, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, has continued to express disdain for that time in her life. In an interview with Emily Ratajkowski for her High Low podcast, Bregoli opened up about her strained relationship with her mother, Barbara Bregoli.

“I think she feels bad, but at the same time, it’s like, what can you do?,” said Bhad Bhabie.

She then expressed the desire to put her mother in a nursing home.

“I’ma tell ’em her ass got dementia,” she said. “She can’t have no phone, she can’t have nothing. Lock her in a room.”

In the comments of Bhad Bhabie’s Instagram post, many fans are offering support and congratulations to the rapper!

Rapper Bhad Bhabie has some exciting news. Yesterday (December 12), the viral sensation revealed via Instagram that she is having a baby of her own. Bhad Bhabie shared a photo of herself on a motorcycle, which was blasting dust in a very special color, revealing the sex of the baby.

Is Bhad Bhabie’s baby a boy or girl?

According to Bhad Bhabie, she is expecting a girl. The motorcycle blasted pink smoke, and the post was captioned “ITS A GIRL,” with pink heart and bow emojis.

Bhad Bhabie first came to fame during a 2016 appearance on Doctor Phil, where her mother had deemed her “ungovernable” and “out of control.” She challenged the audience to a fight, birthing the viral phrase, “Catch me outside, how ’bout that?” As a result, she was sent to a behavioral camp called Turn-About Ranch, which was later reported to have miserable conditions.

Now, at 20 years old, the rapper, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, has continued to express disdain for that time in her life. In an interview with Emily Ratajkowski for her High Low podcast, Bregoli opened up about her strained relationship with her mother, Barbara Bregoli.

“I think she feels bad, but at the same time, it’s like, what can you do?,” said Bhad Bhabie.

She then expressed the desire to put her mother in a nursing home.

“I’ma tell ’em her ass got dementia,” she said. “She can’t have no phone, she can’t have nothing. Lock her in a room.”

In the comments of Bhad Bhabie’s Instagram post, many fans are offering support and congratulations to the rapper!

One wonders sometimes how 50 Cent keeps up with all of his feuds (seriously, finish reading this, then Google “Uproxx 50 Cent trolls” to see just how often we have had to write those exact words). He’s currently juggling a few, but in recent months, he’s put Ja Rule and Rick Ross on the backburner to focus pretty heavily on rival mogul Diddy.

Now, who knows what Diddy did to draw 50’s ire (maybe he cut him off in a parking lot once), but he’s been going HARD since October, taking a shot at Diddy’s famous parties and resurrecting the rumor that Diddy was behind Tupac’s death. But after Diddy was sued by Cassie for abuse and sexual assault, 50 has gone into overdrive, reportedly launching development of a documentary about the allegations and jokingly offering to buy Diddy’s media company Revolt on Twitter.

Most recently, he again invoked Tupac, this time with a bizarre AI photo of himself hanging out in the studio with the deceased rapper. In the caption, he wrote: “Karma is a mother fvcker brother love, brother love, brother love,” — a reference to Diddy’s 2017 announcement he was again changing his name to “Brother Love.” While that didn’t pan out, of course 50 Cent, who’s got the memory of an elephant, would recall it and use it against him. While the trip to the uncanny valley probably wasn’t completely necessary, it shows just how hard he works on his beef.

Selling bootleg merchandise is illegal, but unless an unauthorized seller is making a ton of money off of it, copyright holders often don’t waste their time going after a small fish who isn’t making a dent in their bottom line. That’s why a recent Luke Combs situation raised some eyebrows… including those of the “Fast Car” singer himself.

Why was a Luke Combs fan sued for $250K over bootleg merchandise sales?

Tampa, Florida’s WFLA first brought attention to the story in a report shared yesterday, December 12. The fan, Nicol Harness, told the station that she’s a big fan of Combs, and that she sells homemade tumblers and T-shirts on Amazon, which is her sole source of income. After attending a Combs concert this summer, she started offering a Combs-themed tumbler on Amazon. She ultimately sold 18 tumblers for $20 each, so $380 in total.

Harness recently learned Combs sued her (and others) in federal court in Illinois for selling counterfeit merchandise. She only learned of the lawsuit after the case had closed, after finding an email in her junk folder from Combs’ attorney, which gave her 21 days to respond. Harness said she was in the hospital due to heart failure when the email was sent, and that it was sent to an email address she rarely checks. WFLA notes, “In Florida, the law required that you’re served notice of a lawsuit by a process server in person. The law recently changed in Illinois and email is now sufficient.”

Ultimately, the court ordered her to pay Combs $250,000.

Harness tearfully told WFLA, “It’s very stressful. I don’t have money to pay my bills. I just want this resolved. I didn’t mean any harm to Luke Combs. I quit selling the tumbler. I pulled it down. I just don’t understand.”

People were outraged by the story, like one X (formerly Twitter) user who wrote, “what the f*ck all she wanted to do was sell merch inspired by her favorite artist ? luke combs whoever the f*ck you are count your days country b*tch and the fact that u didn’t even send a cease and desist for GO TO HELLLLLLLL GOD I HATE CELEBRITIES LIKE THIS.”

What did Luke Combs say about suing a fan for $250K over sales of bootleg merchandise?

Combs, it turns out, also wasn’t a fan of what happened and says he actually had no idea what was going on, as he explained in a video shared this morning.

Combs explained that he woke up today and the first thing he saw was the WFLA report. He continued, “I spent the last two hours trying to make this right, trying to figure out what’s going on, because I was completely and utterly unaware of this.”

The country star then noted his manager reached out to the station to try getting a better understanding of the situation. Combs noted he does have a company that “goes after folks, only, supposedly, large corporations operating internationally that make millions and millions of dollars making counterfeit T-shirts, things of that, running illegal businesses,” saying that Harness “somehow gotten wrapped into that.” He added, “That makes me absolutely sick to my stomach.”

Combs said he got Harness’ phone number and talked to her, and reiterated, “Talking to her, I just… it makes me sick, honestly, that this would happen, especially at the holidays. I can’t imagine being in her shoes.”

Harness told Combs that due to the merch issue, she has $5,500 she’s currently unable to withdraw from her Amazon account, so Combs promised to double it and “send her $11,000 today, just so she doesn’t have anything to worry about.” Beyond that, he also declared he’s going to start selling his own tumbler and noted, “all that money’s going to go to Nicol and her family, to try to help with her medical bills.” Furthermore, he plans to invite Harness and her family out to one of his upcoming concerts so he can “give her a hug and say sorry in person.”

Combs wrapped up his video by explaining why he spoke out, saying, “It makes me sick for anybody to be thinking that I’m this kind of person, because I’m the farthest thing from it.”

This is a developing situation, so keep an eye on Combs’ social media account for updates about the tumblers he said he plans on selling.

Uproxx cover stars, the Jonas Brothers, had a surprise announcement on Good Morning America this morning. The band will be at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium as the headlining pregame concert for the 2024 NHL Stadium Series on February 17, 2024.

“We’re super excited to be at MetLife and open up the great NHL Stadium Series weekend in front of hometown friends, family and thousands of hockey fans,” they shared in a statement.

Fans can expect a set that includes both the Jonas Brothers’ greatest hits, as well as selections from their new album, The Album. During the intermission of the hockey game between the Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers, they will take the stage a second time.

Tickets for their NHL MetLife show are currently available on Ticketmaster. Because of the hockey game taking place, there are no floor or general admission options but there are a bunch of seated ones in the arena.

From there, the Jonas Brothers will be continuing their world tour. They will bring the shows to New Zealand at the end of February, before heading to dates in Australia and Europe. A complete list of upcoming shows, along with more information, can be found here.

Check out the Jonas Brothers announcing their MetLife show above.

The Oceans movie franchise has been slowly expanding with the female-centric film, Oceans 8, and a recently announced prequel movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. For a while now, it seems like the original cast starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and a murderer’s row of talent went out on a high note following 2007’s well-received Ocean’s 13.

Well, don’t count the old gang out yet.

In a new interview with Uproxx‘s Mike Ryan, Clooney heavily hinted that he might dust off his tux and saddle up next to Pitt and the boys for an all-new Ocean’s movie. But whatever you do, don’t call it Ocean’s 14. Clooney doesn’t like that name.

George Clooney: We have a really good script for another Oceans now, so we may end up doing another one. It’s actually a great script.

Wait, really? Like, Oceans 14?

George Clooney: Well … I don’t want to call it that… I mean, the idea is kind of like Going In Style.

Oh really? The George Burns movie?

George Clooney: Yeah. George Burns and…

Art Carney I think? Is he in that?

George Clooney: Carney, yeah. We’re not quite that old.

Clooney also revealed a fun little fact about Danny Ocean. In Ocean’s 12, Julia Roberts‘ character Tess realize she looks like the actress Julia Roberts, which raises the question of what movie star does Danny think he look like.

“Honestly, that’s a very good question. Danny Ocean thought he looked like Brad Pitt in the Ocean universe,” Clooney told Ryan. “And that was really disappointing when someone told him he looked like me.”

(Via Uproxx)

A movie with an incredibly acclaimed, beloved cast and a trailer that genuinely looked like what would happen if Martin Scorsese directed Sons of Anarchy has had a gruelingly rough ride toward theaters. Originally set to be released by Disney/20th Century Pictures, this film has since changed hands with Focus Features picking up the baton, so the good news is that this movie will see the cinematic light of day. Whew.

Plot

The story is based upon photojournalist Danny Lyon’s same-named book of behind-the-scene glimpses of his 1960s run with a real-life biker gang.

Oscar nominee and legend Tom Hardy (mentor biker) and perpetual Elvis/recent Oscar winner Austin Butler (fledgling biker) sit in the lead roles as bikers. Jodie Comer (who will always rule as Villanelle) stepped into the female lead (as the wife of Butler’s character), who will understandably not approve of everything that the Chicago-focused club does to survive. Norman Reedus (Daryl Freaking Dixon, y’all) will also zoom around the place, probably thrilled that he’s not dodging zombies. What’s not to love? Well, the brief synopsis points towards the club taking a very Sons of Anarchy descent from being a set of idealistic outcasts to a set of straight-up outlaws:

Over the course of a decade, a Midwestern motorcycle club evolves from a gathering place for local outsiders to a sinister gang, threatening the original group’s way of life.

The TheInSneider originally reported that this film was switched to a commercial focus from its original intent as an awards-circuit title. Reviews thus far from festivals have been largely positive, but not positive enough for Disney to keep riding with the flick. Fortunately and as mentioned already, Focus Features will do the honors. Let’s ride.

Cast

Not only are Hardy, Butler, and Comer leading this project, but the supporting cast is phenomenal. Norman Reedus, who was probably born straight onto a bike, portrays a character known as “Funny Sonny.” Michael Shannon will also be on the scene, and warring Justified antagonists, Boyd Holbrook and Damon Herriman, will help round out the gang.

Release Date

After the long-winded saga mentioned above, The Bikeriders finally has a release date: June 21, 2024. That’s over a six-month delay from the original December 2023 date. Better late than never, that’s for sure, and hopefully, the anticipation for this film will motivate people to put their dollars where their cinematic desire is. More medium budget films, please.

Trailer

Behold, and be prepared:

Uproxx cover stars, the Jonas Brothers, had a surprise announcement on Good Morning America this morning. The band will be at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium as the headlining pregame concert for the 2024 NHL Stadium Series on February 17, 2024.

“We’re super excited to be at MetLife and open up the great NHL Stadium Series weekend in front of hometown friends, family and thousands of hockey fans,” they shared in a statement.

Fans can expect a set that includes both the Jonas Brothers’ greatest hits, as well as selections from their new album, The Album. During the intermission of the hockey game between the Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers, they will take the stage a second time.

Tickets for their NHL MetLife show are currently available on Ticketmaster. Because of the hockey game taking place, there are no floor or general admission options but there are a bunch of seated ones in the arena.

From there, the Jonas Brothers will be continuing their world tour. They will bring the shows to New Zealand at the end of February, before heading to dates in Australia and Europe. A complete list of upcoming shows, along with more information, can be found here.

Check out the Jonas Brothers announcing their MetLife show above.

The Oceans movie franchise has been slowly expanding with the female-centric film, Oceans 8, and a recently announced prequel movie starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling. For a while now, it seems like the original cast starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon and a murderer’s row of talent went out on a high note following 2007’s well-received Ocean’s 13.

Well, don’t count the old gang out yet.

In a new interview with Uproxx‘s Mike Ryan, Clooney heavily hinted that he might dust off his tux and saddle up next to Pitt and the boys for an all-new Ocean’s movie. But whatever you do, don’t call it Ocean’s 14. Clooney doesn’t like that name.

George Clooney: We have a really good script for another Oceans now, so we may end up doing another one. It’s actually a great script.

Wait, really? Like, Oceans 14?

George Clooney: Well … I don’t want to call it that… I mean, the idea is kind of like Going In Style.

Oh really? The George Burns movie?

George Clooney: Yeah. George Burns and…

Art Carney I think? Is he in that?

George Clooney: Carney, yeah. We’re not quite that old.

Clooney also revealed a fun little fact about Danny Ocean. In Ocean’s 12, Julia Roberts‘ character Tess realize she looks like the actress Julia Roberts, which raises the question of what movie star does Danny think he look like.

“Honestly, that’s a very good question. Danny Ocean thought he looked like Brad Pitt in the Ocean universe,” Clooney told Ryan. “And that was really disappointing when someone told him he looked like me.”

(Via Uproxx)