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Keanu Reeves might be best known for his acting, but what some might not know is that he also played bass in a band called Dogstar. Because of this, Reeves appeared in a new video titled “Don’t Quit Your Day Dream” for Fender’s YouTube channel.

During it, he discussed how he got some practice tips from none other than Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.

“I remember one time I was doing a film, and Flea was in it, or I was in a film with Flea,” Reeves said. “And I remember there was a house, and there [were] amps and instruments and stuff like that.”

“And I was like, ‘Hey, Flea, can you give me a lesson?’” he added. “And he was like, ‘Sure, man!’ And he was like [bass solo]. And I was like, ‘Alright, so?’ And he was like, ‘Just feel it, man. Just play.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah.’”

Reeves and Flea both appeared together in the movie My Own Private Idaho back in 1991. That same year was when Dogstar began, with the band running until 2002. However, this year, they reunited for a new album titled Somewhere Between The Power Lines And Palm Trees. They will also be playing shows, with more information available here.

Check out Keanu Reeves’ video with Fender above.

Red Hot Chili Peppers is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Snoop Dogg made a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he had an interesting reveal about his weed habits. The conversation started after Kimmel asked Snoop about how he helped comedian Mike Epps find weed in Iceland.

This led to the rapper pointing out that he has a ton of connections in nearly every country.

“Well, last time I checked I was the plug to your plug,” Snoop said. “I’m the connect. It’s good to have friends that have friends that are international and global and able to get you medicated and dedicated no matter where you at.”

Kimmel then directly asked if Snoop Dogg knew people to get weed from in countries like Ireland, Mexico, and many more. He answered yes to all… Except for one. The only place that he doesn’t have access to is (possibly) North Korea, for obvious reasons.

“How many days were you in North Korea?” Kimmel asked.

“I was over there for about maybe seven or eight days,” Snoop responded. “I did a song with an artist named Psy… We went over there and did a few things.” However, upon Kimmel’s correction, Snoop soon realized they were likely in South Korea.

“Ain’t they the same?” he asked, as both of them laughed.

His spot on the talk show was tied to the release of his new cookbook, which is out on November 14.

Check out the hilarious moment from Snoop Dogg above.

Snoop Dogg made a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he had an interesting reveal about his weed habits. The conversation started after Kimmel asked Snoop about how he helped comedian Mike Epps find weed in Iceland.

This led to the rapper pointing out that he has a ton of connections in nearly every country.

“Well, last time I checked I was the plug to your plug,” Snoop said. “I’m the connect. It’s good to have friends that have friends that are international and global and able to get you medicated and dedicated no matter where you at.”

Kimmel then directly asked if Snoop Dogg knew people to get weed from in countries like Ireland, Mexico, and many more. He answered yes to all… Except for one. The only place that he doesn’t have access to is (possibly) North Korea, for obvious reasons.

“How many days were you in North Korea?” Kimmel asked.

“I was over there for about maybe seven or eight days,” Snoop responded. “I did a song with an artist named Psy… We went over there and did a few things.” However, upon Kimmel’s correction, Snoop soon realized they were likely in South Korea.

“Ain’t they the same?” he asked, as both of them laughed.

His spot on the talk show was tied to the release of his new cookbook, which is out on November 14.

Check out the hilarious moment from Snoop Dogg above.

Earlier this week, Bad Bunny announced his Most Wanted Tour — with the North American dates taking place next year. Fans interested in getting tickets can currently enter Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan Registration program until Sunday, October 22 at 11:59 p.m. PT. However, given the rising costs of tickets for concerts, especially when it comes to large-scale artists, many might be wondering just how much Bad Bunny’s will be.

Here’s what to know.

Right now, the official costs for Bad Bunny’s Most Wanted Tour are yet to be announced. However, from a best guess, CNBC reported that last year, the average ticket on resale sites cost $225. This could be lower or higher though, obviously, depending on where you want your seats to be.

The numbers were also based on data from Seatgeek, so other sites like StubHub could be charging more — especially given the rise in scalpers. Out of all the artists, Bad Bunny ranked in 3rd place for the most expensive tickets on the list.

Hopefully, fans have provided themselves with a little bit of time to save up. For those who also aren’t able to grab a ticket through the Ticketmaster show, his Most Wanted Tour is still months away, so there’s still a chance.

For a complete list of Bad Bunny’s upcoming tour dates and more information, visit here.

For those who’ve had the chance to catch Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour concert film in theaters, there’s a high chance you’ve focused on at least one of her backup dancers. One in particular has gone viral after fans spotted his resemblance to actor Oscar Isaac. There are also others who play major roles in her elaborate dance numbers.

Given Swift is returning to the next leg of her tour on November 9, there’s time for fans who are going to an upcoming Eras show to get familiar with the rest of the crew.

In total, Swift has many backup dancers on this tour. Here’s what to know.

Raphael Thomas

Fans might recognize Thomas as the male love interest during Swift’s “Tolerate It” performance. He is originally from Jamaica and moved to the US to train at several dance schools.

Natalie Reid

Another key figure on the tour, Reid plays the part of Rebekah in the blue dress during the choreography for “The Last Great American Dynasty.” She has performed at the Emmys and other television shows.

Tori Evans

Evans is one of The Eras Tour backup dancers. According to Screen Rant, she studied at the University of Arizona in Tucson and has previously performed with artists like Cardi B and Beyoncé.

Jan Ravnik

Ravnik won the title of Best Dancer in Slovenia. He has previously worked with Bruno Mars, Mariah Carey, and more. Oh, and he’s the one that fans keep mistaking for Oscar Isaac on the internet.

Tamiya Lewis

At just 20, Lewis is a pro dancer with the Velocity Dance Convention and teaches classes for other performers.

Whyley Keolaokalani Yoshimura

One of Swift’s new dancers on this tour, Yoshimura has previously worked with Christina Aguilera, Rihanna, and other major pop stars — giving him an impressive resume.

Taylor Banks

Like others on this list, Banks has some well-known past work. She has danced for Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Billie Eilish, and many more.

Natalie Peterson

Peterson’s past work prior to the tour included performing at the Billboard Awards in 2021 and backing Karol G for her “Location” music video.

Kameron Saunders

Saunders previously worked with the Saint Louis Ballet and other companies for dance. He is also set to appear in The Color Purple movie.

Kevin Scheitzbach

Outside of Swift’s tour, Scheitzbach regularly works as a dance duo with his brother, Michael. They are known under the name FlowXS.

Sydney Moss

Moss is another former dancer for Lopez and has also previously performed with Janet Jackson.

Sam McWilliams

McWilliams is one of the younger performers at just 19. He has already worked with Bebe Rexha and appeared on the American Music Awards.

Audrey Douglass

Douglass’ past experience is primarily in television and film. She has danced in Glee and La La Land. She is also a former New York City Rockette.

Karen Chuang

Chuang closes out the list with an impressive past list of work. She has been a backup dancer for Nicki Minaj, Khalid, and many more.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Clairo has now shared a new demo titled “Lavender,” which she released through Bandcamp — and it’s going to a good cause, to benefit Doctors Without Borders. Right now, the song is only available to listen to or for a $1 purchase to own it on that platform.

The acoustic track opens with Clairo’s calming vocals, guiding the fans into her world.

“When I’m with you I’ll be alright / When I’m with you I’ll be alright,” she sings. “Once in a while, I’ll start to fall in love again / Only been some time, and so / I don’t know why I can’t let you go / ‘Til the break of day / ‘Til the night I sleep.”

“No one beats you, baby / No one takes your place from me,” Clairo closes out the track. She ends with a similar breathiness, keeping the romantic vibes present throughout.

Earlier this year, Clairo released another Bandcamp surprise song called “For Now.” As that one is also still available for a $1 purchase on her profile, it too goes toward a good cause, with the charities chosen being Everytown and For The Gworls.

She also has kept busy, including with her Beabadoobee collab on “Glue Song” which arrived in April. Basically, fans have a lot of music to love from her this year.

Check out Clairo’s “Lavender” here.

Imagine 10,000 people in the middle of Hollywood Boulevard getting down to house music. Sound like a dream? It’s actually happening this Saturday.

Framework – who’s roots are deep in Hollywood, having started as Framework Fridays – and Goldenvoice (producers of Coachella) have partnered to take over Hollywood Boulevard for the first event of its kind. FISHER and Chris Lake will perform a special edition set of their Under Construction alias at the iconic Los Angeles landmark location atop of Titanic’s End, a debut art car stage.

Taking the form of a colossal interactive iceberg, Titanic’s End pushes the cause of ocean conservation. Its purpose aligns with Burning Man’s 2030 Sustainability Roadmap, with the stage showcasing a magnificent rendition of a massive iceberg full of stunning state-of-the-art lighting technology.

As the brainchild of FISHER and Chris Lake, Under Construction sees the two producers perform back-to-back, something of a dream for any house music fan. The two performed together at this year’s Coachella, gathering one of the highest Outdoor Stage attendances the festival has ever seen.

This Saturday’s show will be the first time Hollywood Boulevard will host a “street party” style show in the middle of the road. Various local businesses and L.A. restaurants will remain open during the event, including the longstanding Bourbon Room, Sinful Pizza, Hollywood Shawarma, Body Energy Club, and more.

To make a whole day out of this unprecedented occasion, we tapped FISHER and Chris Lake to tell us their recommendations for how to spend a day in Los Angeles ahead of the show.

START WITH COFFEE

Chris Lake: I like to start my morning [in L.A.] at the fucking gym. From there, I’d grab a coffee at Javista, a cute little organic joint in Hollywood.

FISHER: Starting the day off at the gym and then heading into my ice bath. I don’t really drink coffee but I have been enjoying some coffee recently.

GET MOVING

Chris Lake: It’s always a good time to spend a couple of hours going on a walk or hike up Franklin Canyon. No one is ever there and it rests on over 600 acres between San Fernando Valley and Beverly Hills.

FISHER: “I don’t hike, I just like to ride my bike around Venice Boulevard and grab some ice cream at Jeni’s. Then continue up the beachfront to Santa Monica. I also love going and having a surf and a skate. I like going to the skate park in Venice and checking that out and L.A. has got some fun waves to surf. That’s more me.”

LUNCH BREAK

Chris Lake: I usually like to grab lunch at Mizlala Sycamore or Luv2eat Thai Bistro.

FISHER: I always like to grab sushi for lunch at SugarFish. It’s my favorite place. There’s also Erewhon Market, another one of my favorite places. Honestly, I eat Erewhon for brekky, lunch and dinner.

WORK OR WORK OUT

Chris Lake: If I have a day of meetings or business calls, Dialog Cafe offers a great space or I may just relax back at my house to wrap up the day’s business. Either way, I always end up at my studio mid-day to refresh before the show.

FISHER: Head on over to Barry’s to pump some energy for a show.

TIME FOR DINNER

FISHER: Grab dinner Wallflower for dinner if you want really good Indonesian food. If you want a good Italian restaurant, head to Uovo. That’s a really good spot and it’s everywhere! You can find locations in Studio city, Marina Del Rey, Venice, and Santa Monica.

AFTER HOURS

Chris Lake: Sound Nightclub 100%

FISHER: You can’t beat Sound

Marcos Alberti’s “3 Glasses” project began with a joke and a few drinks with his friends.

The photo project originally depicted Alberti’s friends drinking, first immediately after work and then after one, two, and three glasses of wine.

But after Imgur user minabear circulated the story, “3 Glasses” became more than just a joke. In fact, it went viral, garnering more than 1 million views and nearly 1,800 comments in its first week. So Alberti started taking more pictures and not just of his friends.

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“The first picture was taken right away when our guests (had) just arrived at the studio in order to capture the stress and the fatigue after a full day after working all day long and from also facing rush hour traffic to get here,” Alberti explained on his website. “Only then fun time and my project could begin. At the end of every glass of wine, a snapshot, nothing fancy, a face and a wall, 3 times.”

Why was the series so popular? Anyone who has ever had a long day at work and needed to “wine” down will quickly see why.

Take a look:

This article originally appeared on 11.19.16

(WARNING: Spoilers for the most recent Power Book IV: Force episode will be found below.)

For most of the life of Power Book IV: Force, Diamond has been the levelheaded half of his and Tommy Egan’s partnership in Chicago. While Tommy is often ready to attack without much thought, Diamond has always been the one to make him take a second to think about the consequences at hand. In season two, things seemed to be going well for him, but it all took a turn for the worse with the death of Leon, a young boy from his Chicago neighborhood whom he was mentoring. Leon was shot by another kid from the neighborhood, a death that crushed Diamond and seemingly has him ready to go back to his old self.

Who Plays Diamond In Power Book IV: Force? Meet Isaac Keys

Diamond is played by Isaac Keys, a former NFL player who turned to acting after some time in the league. Keys spent time in the NFL with the Vikings, Cardinals, and Packers across five years, as well as in the Canadian Football League with the Edmonton Eskimos. He then turned to acting where he originally had roles in the Epix series Get Shorty and the 50 Cent-led show The Oath before he secured his role on Power Book IV: Force. During an interview with Ebony, he spoke about his role in Power Book IV: Force saying, “This character is written like me. I don’t have to step too far out the box. I can just develop a character that I feel is already in tune with. He is in a transitional place where you’re trying to evolve, but sometimes you’re still involved in a lifestyle that won’t allow you to change.”

He continued, “I feel like I’m walking in my purpose. So now it’s just about continuing to learn and evolve and elevate to whatever’s next.”

There’s a big turn in store for Diamond in Power Book IV: Force season two, but we’ll have to wait a few weeks to see what happens next as episode nine is set to air on November 3.

New episodes of ‘Power Book IV: Force’ are available on the STARZ app on Fridays at 12:00 am ET/PT and on the STARZ TV channel at 8:00 pm ET/PT.

Beabadoobee and Laufey have joined forces for the new song, “A Night To Remember.” As two of some of the buzziest musicians at the moment, their partnership feels like a match made in heaven.

The slower song pulls from jazz inspirations, making it feel like you’ve been transported back in time — in the best way possible. Their vocals are also a perfect combo together.

“I’ve been writing with a lot of different rhythms recently, also with strings and nods to more classical sounds,” Beabadoobee, a previous Uproxx cover star, shared in a statement. “Laufey is a great fit for this sound, and we had started hanging out in London, so we got in the studio together to work on music and try ideas with my producer Jacob.”

“Bea has been one of my favorite musicians for a while so getting to write and sing with her was a dream come true,” Laufey added, with more backstory into the song’s intentions. “We both agreed that we wanted to write something a bit sexier for this project and ‘A Night To Remember’ was born. There are so many songs about being rejected as a woman, and this song is about being on the other side of the coin — having one great night, then walking away. Reclaiming the narrative!”

Check out Beabadoobee and Laufey’s “A Night To Remember” collab above.