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One of the best TV shows of the year comes to an end this week.

Episode 10 of FX‘s tragic and epic Shōgun, “A Dream of a Dream,” will be available to watch at 12 a.m. EST on Tuesday, April 23, for Hulu subscribers, followed by an FX broadcast at 10 p.m. EST later that day. Here’s the official logline: “In the wake of a tragic death, Blackthorne finally considers the true nature of Toranaga’s plan.” The episode was written by Maegan Houang and Emily “Mother of Blankies” Yoshida, and directed by Frederick Toye.

Episode 10 is the season finale — is it also the series finale?

“We took the story to the end of the book and put a period at the end of that sentence,” co-creator Justin Marks previously told The Hollywood Reporter. “We love how the book ends; it was one of the reasons why we both knew we wanted to do it — and we ended in exactly that place.”

He continued, “You know, we also made this show so long ago, because of the long tail of postproduction on it. It’s not like a normal TV series, where if we were in a situation like this promoting it, we wouldn’t just be in the writers room already, we’d be on set shooting season two by now.”

That sounds like a “it’s done” to me. Enjoy Shōgun while you can, folks.

Coachella 2024 is in the books and Coachella 2025 is already in the works, but if you happened to miss both weekends of this year’s festival — or just want to relive your favorite sets — where can get your ‘Chella fix for the time being?

Well, right now, Coachella’s YouTube channel is currently replaying Weekend 2’s full slate of performances and will continue for the rest of the day. Meanwhile, the channel also bears a selection of individual song performances from across the festival, with moments from Sabrina Carpenter, Lil Uzi Vert, Blur, Sublime, Reneé Rapp, Justice, Jon Batiste, Ice Spice, Bleachers, Coi Leray, and many, many more.

Weekend two proved to be just as eventful as the first, with Friday night headliner Lana Del Rey bringing out Camila Cabello to perform “I Luv It,” Lil Uzi Vert showing off their fabulous new Birkin bag, Chlöe announcing her second album Trouble In Paradise, Damon Albarn seemingly announcing Blur’s retirement, and Kid Cudi breaking his foot while raging at his surprise set at the Outdoor Theatre stage.

For our recaps of the first weekend, check out Friday here, Saturday here, and Sunday here. For our in-depth look at how some of the headlining sets came to fruition, check out our feature on Silent House Group here.

Jack Black is the undisputed King of the Video Game Movie. He’s the voice of Bowser in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and he’ll soon play Claptrap in Borderlands and Steve (recently voted one of the most iconic video game characters of all-time) in Minecraft. If Black has his way, maybe he’ll voice a horse (that gets punched, naturally) in Red Dead Redemption: The Movie.

Black isn’t the only video game royalty, however.

Ella Purnell is getting rave reviews for her starring role in Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout, where she plays Lucy alongside Walton Ghoulgins. It’s her second critically-acclaimed video game show: she also voiced Jinx in Netflix’s Arcane, the first streaming series to win a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. Arcane and Fallout are two of the four best-reviewed video game shows on Rotten Tomatoes, with the former getting a perfect 100 percent “Fresh” rating (Fallout isn’t far behind with a 96 percent).

It’s rare to star in one good video game adaptation, let alone two. Let’s recognize Purnell for what she is: the Queen of the Video Game Show.

Here’s more on Fallout:

Based on one of the greatest video game series of all time, Fallout is the story of haves and have-nots in a world in which there’s almost nothing left to have. 200 years after the apocalypse, the gentle denizens of luxury fallout shelters are forced to return to the irradiated hellscape their ancestors left behind — and are shocked to discover an incredibly complex, gleefully weird and highly violent universe waiting for them.

You can watch Arcane on Netflix and Fallout on Amazon Prime Video.

Victor Wembanyama’s rookie year started as a slow burn, with the Spurs allowing him to get his feet wet before shifting too much responsibility onto his shoulders. There were flashes of brilliance, but it wasn’t until the calendar flipped to 2024 that the training wheels were removed and the Spurs started to really figure out what exactly they had.

The answer was one of the best players in the NBA already. While still a bit raw, his combination of length, quickness, and fluidity makes him a two-way force the likes of which the league has never really seen. On offense, he regularly pulled off moves that a 7’3 man shouldn’t be able to, leaving defenders trying to figure out what exactly just happened. However, for all his exploits on that end, where he left his mark was on the defensive end, becoming the most feared shot blocker in the NBA.

Wembanyama led the league with 3.6 blocks per game (1.2 more per game than second place), and tacked on 1.2 steals per game. Even funnier was how often players refused to even try a shot near him, with clips going viral every few games of players refusing to even look at the rim because Wembanyama was in or near the paint. His reputation built itself quickly, and even though other players tend to be skeptics about how good rookies actually are, by the end of the season you couldn’t find anyone willing to question his defensive greatness.

Further proving how much respect Wembanyama has garnered from his peers, The Athletic unveiled their annual player’s poll, in which 15.2 percent of the 132 players that answered called Wembanyama the best defender in the league already.

That beat out Jrue Holiday (who is always beloved by his fellow players for his defensive work) and Lu Dort (who is the leader of OKC’s incredible defense) for the most votes in the poll, and maybe we shouldn’t be surprised if he goes on to win Defensive Player of the Year right alongside the Rookie of the Year award. The question is whether media voters were swayed in the same way as the players, or if Rudy Gobert will take home his fourth DPOY (to the chagrin of his fellow players who voted the Minnesota center as the most overrated player in the league).

Grimes addressed the elephant in the room. During Coachella 2024 Weekend 1, Grimes made headlines for all the wrong reasons after “technical issues” led to a set universally labeled as disastrous. The DJ immediately posted a lengthy apology on X (formerly Twitter), promising, “I will personally organize all the files next week. I will not let such a thing happen again.”

On Saturday, April 20, Grimes made good on her promise.

She introduced her second-weekend set with a video mocking her first weekend. Grimes later posted the two-minute “Breaking News”-style video on X. In it, a news anchor states, “They’re calling it the worst disaster in Coachella history.” Later, masked figures labeled as “anonymous witnesses” by the newscast say, “Bruh, she can’t DJ,” and “I’m telling you, dogg, this sh*t was the machines; her A.I. sh*t, it’s fighting back.” The video then cut to a building labeled “GRIMES CORP,” where Grimes was seen lying in a hospital bed as a narrator said, “The artist is now said to be recovering from severe trauma in an undisclosed location.” While a “full-scale investigation” is underway, Grimes’ equipment was transported by people in hazmat suits with the utmost care.

According to setlist.fm, Grimes’ set lasted for 16 songs. Two days before her Weekend 2 set, Grimes wrote on X, “I will cap the disarray at a maximum ten seconds per song — idk if there’s even been a more rehearsed or fine-tuned Grimes set.”

See more from Grimes’ Weekend 2 set below.

Yesterday (April 21) was the final day of Coachella 2024. You know what that means: Time to start thinking about Coachella 2025! I’m only half-joking: While most of this year’s attendees probably want a minute to unwind from the 2024 festivities, Coachella organizers are already gearing up for 2025. In fact, mere hours ago, the dates for next year’s festival were announced.

When Do Tickets For Coachella 2025 Go On Sale?

Next year’s festival starts with Weekend 1 on April 11 to 13, 2025, followed by Weekend 2 on April 18 to 20, 2025. As for tickets, the earliest opportunity to get those will be during the Advance Sale, which starts on May 3. There’s not much specific information available about the Advance Sale as of this post, but keep an eye on Coachella’s socials and their website for more info.

Beyond ticket sales, there are some other information drops to look forward to as well. None of those have been announced yet, but we can look to historical precedent to estimate when some things might start happening. For instance, this year’s Coachella lineup was announced in January, so it wouldn’t be surprising for the 2025 lineup to arrive that January, too. Meanwhile, assuming ticket pricing stays mostly the same between this year and next, the 2024 prices could be indicative of what to expect next year.

Coachella 2024 closed less than 12 hours ago. Headliners Doja Cat, Lana Del Rey, and Tyler The Creator delivered, as captured in photos by Uproxx’s Philip Cosores, and Sabrina Carpenter edited her outro of “Nonsense” to tease, “Coachella, see you back here when I headline.” There’s a substantial wait before the Coachella 2025 headliners are announced, but the annual festival wasted no time in announcing its 2025 dates.

What Are The Dates For Coachella 2025?

Early Monday morning, April 22, Coachella confirmed that Coachella 2025 will kick off with Weekend 1 on April 11 to 13, 2025 and return for Weekend 2 on April 18 to 20, 2025. The festival will, yet again, happen at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California. According to Coachella’s announcement, the Advance Sale for 2025 tickets begins on Friday, May 3.

Using the past as the guide, Coachella 2025 lineup, including the headliners, will probably be announced in January 2025.

Prices for 2024 tickets will probably be instructive for 2025 prices, and General Admission three-day passes were listed as follows for this year’s festival: Tier 1 ($499 plus fees), Tier 2 ($549 plus fees), and Tier 3 ($599 plus fees). VIP weekend passes were also offered in two tiers — Tier 1 ($1,069 plus fees) and Tier 2 ($1,269 plus fees).

Learn more about Coachella 2025’s Advance Sale and past ticket prices by visiting Coachella’s official website here.

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 Taylor Swift dominate the world per usual and other people do some other stuff, too, I suppose. Yeah, it was a great week for new music. Check out the highlights below.

For more music recommendations, check out our Listen To This section, as well as our Indie Mixtape and Pop Life newsletters.

Taylor Swift — “Fortnight” Feat. Post Malone

It’s possible you heard that Taylor Swift released a new album last week, The Tortured Poets Department. She’s not somebody who needs help, but she and Post Malone sure sound like a natural pairing on “Fortnight,” one of the album’s few collaborations.

Drake — “Push Ups”

You’ve already heard “Push Ups” if you’re keeping up with all hip-hop beef news, but if you’re a streaming-only listener, Drake just dropped his recent diss track onto streaming platforms. He used the occasion to get one more dig at Kendrick Lamar in, too, with a cover art gag.

Nas and DJ Premier — “Define My Name”

Nas’ Illmatic is official 30 years old as of this past Friday. Nas celebrated in part by linking up with DJ Premier on “Define My Name,” which it turns out is just the first taste of a new collaborative album from the two that’s set to drop later this year.

Jamie xx — “Baddy On The Floor” Feat. Honey Dijon

The xx is working on new music (although we’ve heard that before). Whatever the case, Jamie xx has kept fans fed with periodic releases. He came through last week with the Honey Dijon collab “Baddy On The Floor,” an infectious dance groove that’ll make anybody feel like a baddy, on the floor or elsewhere.

Nicki Minaj — “FTCU (Sleezemix)” Feat. Travis Scott, Chris Brown, and Sexyy Red

For weeks, there has been word of a new remix of Nicki Minaj’s “FTCU” featuring Sexyy Red. Well, it turns out that was underselling it: The “Sleezemix” is out now and also in the fold are Travis Scott and Chris Brown.

Pearl Jam — “Wreckage”

At least one “Barbenheimer” meme made the rounds in light of Taylor Swift and Pearl Jam dropping new albums on the same day. While the two projects may not have a ton in common aesthetically, there are moments on both projects that see the artists at their best, and “Wreckage” is a nostalgic-sounding example for Pearl Jam.

Hozier — “Why Would You Be Loved”

Hozier has been absolutely crushing it lately, as single “Too Sweet” is his biggest song to date, peaking at No. 2 on the latest Billboard Hot 100 chart. Now he also has a fresh reissue of 2019’s Wasteland, Baby!, which includes the bonus track “Why Would You Be Loved.”

DJ Snake and Peso Pluma — “Teka”

Peso Pluma was a highlight of Coachella 2024 for Uproxx’s Aaron Smarter, and it seems DJ Snake would agree. The producer linked up with Pluma last week for “Teka,” a club-ready banger that doesn’t lose site of Pluma’s Mexican roots.

Lola Brooke — “Neighborhood Hero”

After her 2023 debut album Dennis Daughter put her on the map, Brooke is commemorating the release with a new deluxe addition. Among the bonus offerings on the expanded LP is “Neighborhood Hero,” a lushly produced number that sees Brooke asserting herself.

Fontaines DC — “Starbuster”

Fontaines DC have become consistent rock favorites over the past half-decade and there’s more where that came from as the band announced its fourth album, Romance, last week. “Starburster” has a strong alternative bend to it and is an adventurous and tense number that keeps you delightfully on edge.

Sydney Sweeney‘s grandparents think she has “the best t*ts in Hollywood,” and now she has the sweatshirt to prove it.

Over the weekend, the Anyone But You actress shared a collection of photos from her vacation on Instagram, including one where she’s wearing a sweatshirt that reads “Sorry For Having Great Tits In Hollywood.” In another, a good dog is wearing a hat. Equally important.

The sweatshirt could be a response to the Hollywood producer who said that Sweeney “isn’t pretty” and “can’t act.” During a discussion with New York Times film critic Janet Maslin, Carol Baum, who worked on films like Dead Ringers and Father of the Bride and is now an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California, said, “I said to my class, ‘Explain this girl to me. She’s not pretty, she can’t act. Why is she so hot?’ Nobody had an answer.”

Sweeney responded to Baum’s comments through her representatives (and her sweatshirt?). “How sad that a woman in the position to share her expertise and experience chooses instead to attack another woman,” the statement reads. “If that’s what she’s learned in her decades in the industry and feels is appropriate to teach to her students, that’s shameful. To unjustly disparage a fellow female producer speaks volumes about Ms. Baum’s character.”

You can see the photos below.

(Via Instagram)

The first full Deadpool & Wolverine trailer is out, and if you expected the fighting to play by the MCU’s rules, oh boy. This will be an R-rated affair, after all, and the MCU is clearly in need of some resurrection, so these two mutants are going to enjoy playing with expectations.

After a teaser that landed during the Super Bowl, it was clear that Deadpool intended to toss the Fourth Wall at the MCU. He proclaimed himself to be “Marvel Jesus” and more, but of course, the comic book-movie world already knows that the two title characters of this movie will cross paths, so what will happen during that fateful meeting?

Apparently, Wolverine’s claws go straight for Deadpool’s crotch. Perhaps elsewhere, too? Let’s not think about that too much. From the synopsis:

Wolverine is recovering from his injuries when he crosses paths with the loudmouth, Deadpool. They team up to defeat a common enemy.

Actually, let’s step back for a moment. Sure, there’s a “common enemy” in a straight-up literal sense within the plot. Yet this synopsis might be irrelevant because — let’s face it — the real task here is to reinvigorate the MCU and make people excited to go see comic book movies in theaters again. If anyone can shake things up and accomplish that task, it’s certainly Wade Wilson. Fortunately, Logan/James Howlett is along for the ride, too. They might not enjoy working together, but as the Cabaret line goes (and I’m paraphrasing here) that’s show business, baby!

Deadpool & Wolverine arrives in theaters on July 16.