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The first reactions to Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire are stomping in, and the critics are loving this latest entry in the MonsterVerse.

This time around Godzilla and Kong are done pounding the crap out of each other and have joined forces to tackle a new threat. At one point, Kong rides Godzilla, so already it has everything that fans could possibly want. But just to be safe, Dan Stevens also chews scenery in a Hawaiian shirt.

Here’s what the critics are saying:

“#GodzillaXKong is an absolute slobberknocker,” Ben Silverio tweeted. “A textbook blockbuster that deserves to be seen on the biggest screen possible. Just like playing with your favorite toys as a kid, this movie is a whole lot of fun.”

#GodzillaXKong is like an ‘80s cartoon come to life; this thing is so insanely colorful and toyetic, it’d shock Joel Schumacher,” Bill Bria wrote. “Collects a compelling coterie of non-humans in an AVATAR meets PLANET OF THE APES way, and as for humans, Dan Stevens is having a ball. So was I!”

“#GodzillaXKong is an ATOMIC BLAST!” Griffin Schiller tweeted. “A fantastically weird, psychedelic trip through the Shōwa Era w/all the vibrance of an 80s album cover. This thing is an absurdist romp – crimson apes, frost dragons, a delightfully absurd Dan Stevens. Another FUN entry in the MonsterVerse!”

“#GodzillaXKong hits plenty of sweet spots for me!” Aaron Neuwrith wrote. “Tons of wild kaiju action, a brutal villain for Kong, a powered-up Godzilla, Dan Stevens having a blast, some legit surprises, and so many colors. Bring me more MonsterVerse!”

You can see more reactions below:

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire roars into theaters on March 29.

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is set to drop on April 19. In the lead-up, it remains to be seen who Swift collaborated with on the project, and it seems like Jack Antonoff is not all that interested in talking about it.

Did Jack Antonoff Work With Taylor Swift On The Tortured Poets Department?

In a recent interview with Dutch newspaper NRC, Antonoff reportedly responded “irritably” when asked if he worked on Tortured Poets, saying (translated from Dutch via ChatGPT), “You know I don’t talk about that. If you’re looking for clickbait, you’ve come to the wrong place. Thanks for this conversation.” The publication relays he then hung up the phone.

So, as of March 26, it’s not clear if Antonoff worked on the new album.

Earlier in the interview, Antonoff was asked about how his work with Bleachers differs from producing for Swift or Lana Del Rey, and he said (translated via ChatGPT), “I don’t see it as producing. I create music with my friends. It comes as it comes. I’m not the kind of producer to bark commands from behind a mixing board. I involve myself in the music itself; the way you can steer the creative process. Success is a peculiar phenomenon. It distracts from the ordinary mechanisms that lead to good pop music. Being able to listen to each other well is one thing. The artists I work with trust that I can help them make their music better.”

Check out the full interview here.

Shakira’s hips have become two of the most-joked-about body parts in pop culture since her hit song “Hips Don’t Lie” was released as a single in 2006. Now, 18 years later, the story continues.

The cold open segment of last night’s Tonight Show started with dramatic shots of a polygraph getting set up by Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore. The sensors weren’t hooked up to their usual places, though, instead being attached to Shakira’s hips. The test begins as “Hips Don’t Lie” plays and Shakira moves her waist around as she has for decades. The skit ultimately ends with Fallon and Barrymore concluding that Shakira’s hips indeed do not lie.

Later in the show, Shakira sat down for an interview with Fallon. The two chatted about her new album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, dealing with life’s hardships, and working with Cardi B on “Puntería.” She explained she met Cardi in Paris during Fashion Week and called her “the symbol of female empowerment to me” because she’s “so unapologetic,” “says what she thinks,” and “doesn’t ask for permission.”

Elsewhere, Shakira also delivered a performance of “Puntería” (but without Cardi).

Check out clips from the show above.

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Where is Diddy? That is the question at the top of everyone’s minds.

On March 25, Homeland Security raided the Bad Boy Records executive’s mansions in Los Angeles, California, and Miami, Florida. According to a report published by the New York Post, several individuals were detained on the scene, including Diddy’s sons Justin and Christian “King” Combs. However, no outlet has confirmed whether or not Diddy was actually in custody. Thus, the manhunt for his wearabout began.

So far, that is still up for question. But Diddy’s private jet’s flight could give the public a few clues. Continue below for further details.

Did Diddy Escape The Country To Cape Verde? (Or Antigua?)

Well, TMZ has exclusively reported that Diddy’s lavish aircraft has taken quite a few international trips in the last few days alone. Specifically, the platform outlined the latest flight activity for the aircraft as making stops at the Sacramento Executive Airport on the evening of March 24. Then, Palm Springs went to Van Nuys Airport the same night. As of March 25, by 9 a.m., the jet departed for Antigua, where it supposedly was forcibly grounded.

However, the outlet alleged that although it appeared that Diddy had escaped the country for the Caribbean Islands, that isn’t quite true. The jet may have landed in Antigua, but Diddy reportedly wasn’t aboard when it landed.

Instead, TMZ asserts that a video it has secured shows Diddy on the ground at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport around 3 p.m. PT after the raids. However, another publisher has not yet authenticated the video.

Yesterday (March 25), Diddy’s Miami and Los Angeles mansions were simultaneously raided by Homeland Security. According to the outlet that broke the story, Fox’s Los Angeles affiliate, law enforcement allegedly rushed the properties from all angles: on foot, by plane, and by boat (at the Miami property).

Various reports vaguely detail who was present during the incident. However, the overwhelming majority speculates that despite Diddy’s sons Justin and Christian “King” Combs being present and supposedly detained, their father allegedly was nowhere to be found (which kicked off an inquiry into his flight activity).

But what jump-started officials’ takeover of Diddy’s properties? Was it Cassie’s explosive lawsuit? Did it have something to do with Rodney “Lil Rod Madeit” Jones’s claims and subsequent court filing?

Continue below for more details.

Why Were Diddy’s Homes In Los Angeles & Miami Raided?

In a statement shared with TMZ, a source didn’t provide much detail about the incident, only confirming the raid. “Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners,” read the note. “We will provide further information as it becomes available.”

However, an insider revealed to the New York Post that the raid was connected to the sex traffic allegations made against Diddy (which he denies). The same source told the outlet that the federal officers had one pressing priority — “seize Diddy’s phones and computers.”

It is unclear at this moment what’s true as online rumors have begun to spiral out of control. For now, those interested in finding the truth should await further details from law enforcement agencies.

Although he vehemently denies any wrongdoing, the tentative legal chickens are coming home to roost for Diddy. Yesterday (March 25), the former DeLeón Tequila owner’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided by Homeland Security in connection with his ongoing sex trafficking allegations (according to Fox’s Los Angeles affiliate).

Although Diddy was supposedly not present at either property based on the report, others were. The outlet and footage from other outlets, including TMZ, several individuals were detained onsite. But who exactly?

Continue below for more information.

Did Diddy’s Sons Justin & Christian Get Arrested?

In the videos circulating online from the raid of Diddy’s Holmby Hills mansion in Los Angeles, California, multiple individuals were escorted out of the home. Ultimately, TMZ alleges three people (one unidentified woman and two men) were detained onsite. The New York Post identified the two men as Diddy’s sons, Justin and Christian “King” Combs.

So, were Justin and Christian actually arrested? This is where the details get fuzzy. On camera, you can see the two men, believed to be Justin and Christian, seeming handcuffed, speaking with authorities. However, the outlet alleges that neither was formally arrested.

No one involved has spoken out since the raid. However, a legal source did provide a statement regarding the raid overall. Read the complete comment below.

Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.

If you think you’re having a bad day, it couldn’t have been worse than Diddy’s.

Earlier today (March 25), the former Revolt chairman’s Miami and Los Angeles homes were reportedly raided by Homeland Security. According to Fox’s Los Angeles affiliate, government officials swarmed the properties reportedly in connection to the mogul’s ongoing sex trafficking allegations. In the outlet’s report and on-the-ground footage, it was revealed that several people were obtained onsite.

However, it is unclear if Diddy himself was one of those people. So, the public’s interest in his were about skyrocketed. Thus TMZ dug into it further and its claims to have tracked down his private jet. According to TMZ, Diddy’s plane is supposedly grounded in the Caribbean country of Antigua.

The platform lists Diddy’s recent flight activity as such: Diddy’s LoveAir LLC jet took off from Sacramento Executive Airport Sunday (March 24) evening. The same night around 6:30 p.m. it landed at Palm Springs Int’l Airport. It allegedly made another short trip Van Nuys Airport the same night. By 9 a.m. PT today, the jet had departed for Antigua where it reportedly still stand.

TMZ followed up their initial exclusive report with a video claiming Diddy was spotted at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport around 3 p.m. PT. No further updates have been shared to the public.

Alex Caruso got a little frustrated in the third quarter of Monday night’s game between the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards. While trying to pick Jordan Poole up over the length of the court following a Bulls make, Poole dropped a shoulder into Caruso to create a little bit of separation.

As a result, Caruso went flying backwards and very clearly wanted to get a foul call. That never came as Poole advanced the ball up the floor, which clearly left Caruso frustrated. Unfortunately for Poole, Caruso’s frustration got the best of him, and as he attempted to slither his way into the lane, Caruso came up from behind and laid him out.

Caruso immediately turned around after this and started jawing at a referee, and while the players congregated after this, things never boiled over and got to a point where guys had to be separated with one another. After a review, Caruso got hit with a Flagrant 1 foul.

Poole did ultimately get the last laugh here, as the Wizards were able to walk out of Chicago with a 107-105 win. The former Golden State Warriors guard went for 23 points in 29 minutes of work with five assists and three rebounds.

The third time’s a charm. If you were watching for an album announcement from Sega Bodega, you’re in luck. Today (March 25), the musician and producer took to his official Instagram page to unveil the cover and tracklist for his third studio album, Dennis.

To complement his past releases “Set Me Free, I’m An Animal” and “Deer Teeth,” Sega delivers his latest single, “Elk Skin.” The mechanically euphoric track, featuring vocals from Cecile, blends the cold elements of tech with the warmth of human passion. In a statement, Sega spoke about the vision behind the upcoming project, which aligns with the creative direction of “Elk Skin.”

“The intention with this album was to create a feeling of being as disorientated as I was for the past couple of years,” he wrote. “The experience made Navarrete interrogate what we believe to be ‘reality.’ With AI and technology moving as fast as it is, I can imagine the possibility of making ‘worlds’ with ‘people’ inside who don’t know they’re not real. Who’s to say that I’m not already one of them?”

Listen to Sega Bodega’s new single, “Elk Skin,” above. Then, continue below for the tracklist and album cover.

Dennis Tracklist

1. “Coma Dennis”
2. “Adulter8”
3. “Elk Skin”
4. “Kepko”
5. “Dirt”
6. “Set Me Free, I’m An Animal”
7. “Deer Teeth”
8. “True”
9. “Tears & Sighs”
10. “Humiliation Doesn’t Leave A Mark”
11. “Coma Salv”

Dennis Cover Artwork

Dennis is out on 4/26 via Ambient Tweets. Find more information here.

A betting scandal has hit the NBA. According to a report by ESPN, Toronto Raptors two-way big man Jontay Porter is the subject of an investigation by the league due to some strange activity regarding prop bets for two games: A matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers on Jan. 26, and a game against the Sacramento Kings on March 20.

More details have come about regarding the game against the Clippers, in which Porter only played four minutes before aggravating an eye injury and leaving. He shot and missed one three in that time, and DraftKings reported that the biggest money winner for any NBA prop that night was under 0.5 made threes for Porter. It’s certainly strange, and according to ESPN, there was a lot of money riding on that singular prop.

Via ESPN:

A sportsbook industry source told ESPN that multiple betting accounts attempted to bet large amounts, upwards of $10,000 and $20,000, on Porter unders in the January game against the Clippers. Betting limits on NBA player props vary by sportsbook and customer, but are typically around $1,000 to $2,000.

“People were trying to do whatever they could to bet Jontay Porter props [against the Clippers],” the source said. “And then, just a few days ago, the same thing. We had a bunch of people trying to bet under for more.”

I’ll be the one who says it: That is a lot of money to place on Jontay Porter prop bets for a game against the Clippers in January. Anyway, in a statement given to Adrian Wojnarowski, the NBA indicated it is looking into this.