It is pretty wild to consider that Millennials are now entering their 40s and no longer hold the mantle of the young and up-and-coming generation. According to Pew Research, Millennials were born between 1981 and 1996, so these days they range between the ages of 29 and 42.
These are the years when people begin to settle down, start families and experience the first uncomfortable signs of aging.
The Holderness Family is headed by a Gen X couple, Kim and Penn Holderness, who are best known for their viral comedy songs. Their latest video is about welcoming Millennials to their next phase in life, one that’s less about spending all night in the club and more about embracing a quieter, more practical life.
In this case, “the club” isn’t a loud place to get a Long Island iced tea but a state of mind where you’re more likely to appreciate a good walk for your mental health.
Holderness Family Music has over 797,000 subscribers on YouTube and over 230 million views since they started their page in 2011. They “create original music, song parodies, and skits to poke fun of ourselves, the world we live in, and (hopefully) make you laugh.”
The “Welcome to the Club, Millennials” video is a bit of a departure from the usual intergenerational bickering we’re accustomed to seeing on social media. Instead, Gen Xers open their doors to the Millennials entering the next phase in their lives. “Well, Gen X is here to say ‘don’t be bummed, come on in, welcome to the club,’” Penn raps.
According to the song, if you’re a Millennial and have done any of the following, you’re officially in “the club,” whether you know it or not:
Hung a calendar on your fridge
Have strong opinions on who’s the best “Jeopardy!” host
Play Wordle
Wore reader glasses
Drink seltzers
Had Gen Z call your clothes “vintage”
Gone Christmas shopping in October
Had a three-day hangover
Gone to a movie theater because it serves food
Took a mental health walks
Bought a chair for your back
Grooved to supermarket music
Own plastic houseplants
Taken supplements
Saved money for a Disney vacation
Have zero f**cks to give
Still love Blink-182
Millennials who are a little leery of aging should be happy to learn that they may be in the happiest times of their lives. According to developmental psychologists, the period of life between ages 30 to 45 is known as “established adulthood” and is a time of life when people are happiest.
Even though people in this age group are stuck in the “career and care crunch,” where they are likely to juggle a job while caring for children or older relatives, this developmental stage is also very fulfilling.
“Yes, people were feeling overwhelmed and talked about having too much to do in too little time,” Clare Mehta, Professor of Psychology at Emmanuel College, wrote in The Conversation. “But they also talked about feeling profoundly satisfied. All of these things that were bringing them stress were also bringing them joy.”
As Madonna has been making stops across North America as part of The Celebration Tour, she has also brought a ton of surprise guests to join the party. During one segment of the show, Madonna brings out a celebrity judge to help her rank a dance-off that takes place during “Vogue.” And for her Monday (March 11) concert in Los Angeles, it was none other than Cardi B who came to help out.
Cardi and Madonna matched their blonde hair and black bodysuits as they held up the “10” or “Chop” cards. The two sat on chairs and just let the dancers show off their skills.
Although they had previously collaborated on Quavo’s “Champagne Rose” back in 2018, which appeared on the rapper’s debut album, Madonna and Cardi B had a brief dispute on social media back in 2022. “I literally [paid] this woman homage so many times cause I grew up listening to her,” Cardi wrote at the time, according to Variety. “She can make her point without putting clown emojis and getting slick out the mouth.”
Yet, they immediately patched things up with a phone call. “I talked to Madonna… It was beautiful… Have a great day and drive safely yallll,” Cardi added.
“I love you @iamcardib!!” Madonna tweeted back. “Always have and always will.”
Check out some clips of Cardi and Madonna sharing the stage and judging panel below.
| Cardi B joins Madonna on stage during her ‘Celebration’ tour in Los Angeles tonight! pic.twitter.com/fLJKpuSgKn
Thanks to its record-breaking Super Bowl trailer that sent Marvel fans poring over every frame for Easter eggs, it’s clear that Deadpool & Wolverine is going to dramatically alter the MCU. After a rough 2023, the cinematic universe needs a strong shot in the arm, which is why Ryan Reynolds’ Merc with a Mouth is already referring to himself as the “Marvel Jesus.”
According to a new interview with Karan Soni, who returns as taxi driver Dopinder in the third film, Deadpool & Wolverine will take the jokes even further by aiming them directly at Kevin Feige. The Marvel mastermind was on set where he got repeatedly roasted by Reynolds, both on and off screen.
It was very secretive. And so we were just in this, I got the scene like the day before or whatever, and we walked into the sound stage, and [Kevin] just appeared next to Hugh Jackman, and I was just like, I don’t know what’s happening. It was very crazy, but he was very sweet, very kind. He came up and said hi to all of us from the original movies and stuff, and he seemed excited himself by what was happening. And then Ryan is definitely like, you know, calling him out a lot at the moment. There’s a lot of Kevin jokes [in the movie]. You have to have a good sense of humor and he does. So that’s cool.
Of course, Deadpool & Wolverine won’t be the first time that Feige let a fourth-wall breaking character take a crack at his all-consuming control of the MCU. The She-Hulk finale saw Tatiana Maslany’s title character fling barbs at an AI robot named K.E.V.I.N. that sported Feige’s signature ballcap look. Maslany’s She-Hulk dunked on everything from bad CGI, shoehorned cameos, and convoluted third acts before being allowed to write her own ending, which conveniently involved more hooking up with Charlie Cox’s Daredevil.
However, She-Hulk‘s approach was aimed for a Disney+ audience. Deadpool & Wolverine has the freedom of an R-rating, so God only knows what Reynolds has in store for Feige.
Deadpool & Wolverine opens in theaters on July 26.
Derrick Henry has been one of the most consistently dominant running backs in the NFL for the past six years in Tennessee. The Titans built their offense around Henry and the running game, with the pass being a counter to the run rather than the other way around.
However, Tennessee decided this offseason to change their direction, firing Mike Vrabel and letting Henry hit free agency. This year’s class of free agent backs has done well, with Saquon Barkley and Josh Jacobs both getting big deals in Philadelphia and Green Bay respectively, while others like D’Andre Swift and Tony Pollard (who the Titans signed as Henry’s replacement) have gotten solid contracts as well.
The Baltimore Ravens have long been seen as a team interested in Henry, as their run-heavy style and desire to get downhill and play between the tackles with their running backs made them a fairly obvious fit for the former All-Pro. The question was whether they could figure out the financials, and on Tuesday they did just that agreeing to a two-year deal that guarantees Henry $9 million.
Free-agent Derrick Henry is signing a two-year, $16 million deal worth up to $20 million, including $9 million fully guaranteed in the first year with the Baltimore Ravens, sources tell ESPN.
Henry will replace Gus Edwards, who left one Harbaugh for another by signing with the Chargers on Monday. While Henry had a bit of a down year in 2023, he was also playing with a suboptimal passing attack for much of that and still managed 1,162 yards and 12 touchdowns on 4.2 yards per carry. For a Ravens team that wants to wear on teams physically and needs to find a way to be better closing things out in the fourth quarter, Henry certainly should help their cause. Having to worry about his power coming downhill and Lamar Jackson’s speed breaking to the outside will create a lot of stress for opposing defenses. Henry and Keaton Mitchell should form a very good thunder and lightning tandem once the latter returns from injury, and Baltimore’s rushing attack may find a way to get even better in 2024.
Dolly Parton is cooking up a new treat for fans, as the country icon announced that she’s working on a new cookbook — fittingly titled Good Lookin’ Cookin’. Parton is writing it with her sister Rachel Parton George.
According to Billboard, fans can expect many ‘crowd-pleasing’ recipes, including Thanksgiving ideas, appetizers, and Dolly’s own dream birthday dish. There will be around 80 different dishes to make. (The specific meals that will be in the book are still TBA.)
Good Lookin’ Cookin’ will be available in stores on September 17, and pre-orders for it are currently open through Amazon (for $35), Walmart, and Barnes & Noble. The cookbook is currently already an Amazon success, as it’s hit No. 1 on the site’s Southern US cooking, food, and wine category.
Just a few months ago, Parton teamed up with Duncan Hines to release a limited cake mix, as part of the third edition drop of their Dolly Parton Baking Collection. In total, she has collaborated with them on a cinnamon swirl crumb cake, a “Fabulously Fudgy” brownie mix, a blueberry muffin mix, a “Favorite Chocolate” cake mix, some frosting, and many more items to help anyone who loves to bake.
Because of this, Parton is no stranger to entering the cooking and recipe world — which should make her cookbook extra exciting.
NCIS is currently pushing through its 21st season, although few original parties remain. Even Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs has left the JAG spin off’s building, and to ease some of that pain, at least NCIS: Origins is on the way to present the early stages of his career leading military investigations. As well, multiple location-based spin offs — NCIS: New Orleans, NCIS: Los Angeles, NCIS: Hawai’i, and NCIS: Sydney — have been launched at various stages, but now it’s time to focus upon a pair of long-gone characters, one of whom is an original part of the ensemble, who are reuniting for their own spin off: Ziva David (Cote de Pablo) and Anthony DiNozzo (Michael Weatherly).
Really? Granted, the ‘shippers have wanted this for awhile, and Ziva “died” (conveniently) off camera in Israel within Season 13 after departing the show in Season 11. DiNozzo (sorry, I simply can no longer call him by his first name, despite the “Tiva” portmanteau) left the show upon Ziva’s “death” to go raise their daughter, Tali. So, let’s rundown what’s known so far about their reunion show because, yes, this is happening:
Plot
The unlikely couple — given that Ziva entered as a no-nonsense, ex-Israeli Mossad officer, and DiNozzo harbored a dual bozo-womanizer vibe — had pretty much ended up together in the tenth season, and in the eleventh season, Ziva bid him farewell (despite professing love) as he boarded a plane to the U.S., and she decided to live in Israel. She did, in fact, fake her death for safety reasons connected to her daughter, and these two apparently could not stay apart from each other forever. Maybe he tones down the bad movie references for her while they are in private? Fingers crossed.
Paramount has revealed that this CBS series will pick up with DiNozzo’s company under siege, and the pair falls back into action mode:
“When Tony’s security company is attacked, they must go on the run across Europe, try to figure out who is after them and maybe even learn to trust each other again so that they can finally have their unconventional happily ever after.
Weatherly and de Pablo joined in to add that the duo has been “talking about this story for many years.” Here’s more from the Paramount statement:
“The world of Tony and Ziva (and daughter Tali) promises to be an action-packed roller coaster fueled by love, danger, tears and laughter. We also want to acknowledge and thank the fans from around the world who supported the ‘TIVA’ movement for years. To this day, they say hello in grocery stores and on the street to tell us how much these characters mean to them and ask what Tony and Ziva are up to now. This is for you!”
Obviously, we should not expect any NCIS: Origins crossovers, although it’s not off the table for Ziva and DiNozzo to cross back into the original series or another spin off currently in motion. Any more clues? Weatherly decided to post an Instagram video from the sauna (he’s “hot”, get it?) and revealed that this series will shoot primarily in Europe. No officially released title yet.
Cast
Michael Weatherly will be back as Anthony DiNozzo, who will have hopefully refreshed his movie trivia. Cote de Pablo is the only Ziva this TV world has ever known, so it’s a damn good thing that she is onboard.
Release Date
Since CBS has slated NCIS: Origins within their late 2024/early 2025 schedule, it’s entirely possible that the Ziva and Tony series will premiere in conjunction with the Gibbs-focused series and air on the same evenings, akin to NBC’s Law & Order procedural nights. However, it’s worth noting that Ziva and Tony’s show will receive a 10-episode first season, so perhaps they will stack these spin offs in different seasons as how the shorter AMC The Walking Dead spin offs decided to do.
Trailer
No trailer can exist at this point, silly rabbit. So, let’s relive the eleventh-season scene where the Ziva and Tony kiss goodbye.
Kanye West is at it again. In a new post on Instagram, the mercurial producer went off on a long list of imagined critics, enemies, and rivals in response to his song “Carnvial” reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Among those names were Drake, Adidas, and even Hailey Bieber. While fans probably wouldn’t be surprised by the first two inclusions, that last name might have raised some eyebrows. After all, to the best of our knowledge, Hailey Bieber is not a rapper with whom Yeezy has longstanding, on-and-off-again beef, nor a multi-billion-dollar apparel brand who cut him off after his wild 2023 comments about Jewish people. So what gives? Why did Kanye West diss Hailey Bieber?
Buckle your seatbelts, this is a wild ride.
The origins of Bieber’s inclusion go back a couple of years, to the beginning (ish?) of Kanye’s latest years-long bout of contentious provocation. In a now-deleted post screen-capped by TMZ, Kanye snapped on Bieber, calling her “nose job Hailey Baldloose” (oof, he can’t even spell “lose”) praising model (and rumored ex-girlfriend) Vinetria after she walked in his “White Lives Matter” shirt showcase at Paris Fashion Week in 2022.
After being called out by Vogue‘s first-ever Black Editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, Kanye lashed out at her, making fun of her outfits and saying she “is not a fashion person.” Bieber later posted a photo of Karefa-Johnson on her own Instagram praising the editor, writing, “My respect for you runs deep my friend! To know is to adore you and to work with you is an honor. The most kind. the most talented. the most fun. the most chic.” Meanwhile, her fellow model Gigi Hadid went a step further, calling Kanye a bully.
This was apparently enough to land her on West’s shitlist. He posted a screenshot of a Google search depicting several outlets’ headlines describing Bieber as defending Karefa-Johnson, adding the caption, “Wait, am I canceled again? Justin [Bieber, Hailey’s husband] let me know.” He posted another screenshot of a gossip blog post from 2016 about Hailey supposedly going on a date with his perennial nemesis Drake, writing, “Get your girl before I get mad. You spose to be my friend right?” As evidenced by his most recent post (which has since been edited, because of course the man has no courage of conviction), he clearly still harbors ill will toward Bieber.
“F*ck everybody at the fashion houses that sided with Gabby and Hailey Bieber,” he wrote. Naturally, he makes no mention of the fact that he spent several days attacking her online for the offense of simply disagreeing with him, or that his childish provocations were disapproved of by pretty much any human being with a working brain that isn’t a virulent bigot. So, yeah, in conclusion… Please kick Kanye off social media again. He ain’t learned his lesson and he probably never will.
However, Ice Spice was the talk of the official after-party presented by Vanity Fair. The “Think U The Sh*t (Fart)” rapper’s barely there black sheer lace dress left little to the imagination. Ice Spice’s garment was only rivaled by John Cena’s naked onstage cameo during the ceremony.
After photos from the party began circulating online, users weighed in on Ice Spice’s look. One user expressed disapproval, writing, “I wish her stylist would try harder… same lace bodysuit back to back.” The jab at the musician’s stylist, Timothy Luke Garcia, didn’t sit well with Ice Spice, so she fiercely clapped back, responding directly to the user.
This isn’t the first time users have taken issue with Ice Spice’s wardrobe choices. Back on Halloween 2023, her Betty Boop costume caused a stir. However, she isn’t apologizing for her sexy looks. She doubled down on her fiery response to the fan’s remarks on her Oscar look with a sprinkle of sarcasm. “Sorry for being a meanie,” she wrote. “I was only tryna hurt your feelings because you hurt mine :’P.”
srry 4 bein a meanie i was only tryna hurt ur feelings bc u hurt mine :’P
“Dean Phillips, who just ‘quit’ in his hapless campaign against Crooked Joe Biden, was not very good at his craft, politics. In fact, I would say that he was far worse than the Republican challengers to me, with a few exceptions. I’ll give you those names if you like, but I’d rather get down to the serious business of defeating the worst President in the history of the United States, by far, Crooked Joe Biden!!!” the former president wrote.
Trump saved the best for last, however.
“For the good of our now failing Nation, and in order to inform the American people of what is going on in our Country, we must immediately have a full scale debate between Crooked Joe and Honest Don. I’m ready to go, ANY TIME, ANY PLACE!”
According to Mediaite, this is the first time that Trump has referred to himself as “Honest Don,” despite over 3,000 fact checks to the contrary. It’s not his best work, but they can’t all be as inspired as Lyin’ Ted.
In what could be the most ridiculous, outrageous, fraudulent, dishonest case of branding ever, Trump has now given himself a nickname: “Honest Don”. pic.twitter.com/VBA4nmeCzH
Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels, but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much about the people that are drawn to it as it does about the people that make it.
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Kim Gordon – The Collective
On Sonic Youth’s “Kool Thing,” bassist-vocalist Kim Gordon and Public Enemy’s Chuck D traded words in the song’s breakdown; it signified a collision of two of the most influential voices in alt-rock and hip-hop, respectively. Now, Gordon is making bona fide trap bangers designed to shatter your soundsystem, thanks to producer Justin Raisen’s booming 808s and Gordon’s brash, distorted guitar noise. The Collective, her sophomore solo album, is as vital as any of Gordon’s work in Sonic Youth. At 70, she’s making music far more daring and cutting-edge than some people less than half her age. It would be easy for a legacy artist to fade into the background and rest on their laurels, but an artist as brilliant as Gordon could never fade.
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds – “Wild God”
This August, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds will return with their first new studio album since 2019’s Ghosteen. Wild God, if its title track and lead single are anything to go by, is the loosest Cave has sounded in a while. From its frenetic groove to Cave’s spirited performance (including a nod to “Jubilee Street”), “Wild God” is a genuinely fun time. As Cave himself puts it in a press release, “there’s no f*cking around with this record.” “Wild God” confirms that all on its own.
Wild Pink – “Air Drumming Fix You”
John Ross’ music is as vast as the sprawling vistas of the heartland. As Wild Pink, Ross has created highly affecting and poignantly sincere records like 2021’s glossy A Billion Little Lights and 2022’s colossal double LP ILYSM. Freshly signed to Fire Talk, Ross is back with a new Wild Pink tune. “Air Drumming Fix You,” with rich saxophone riffs and misty, ping-ponging synthesizers, is another excellent song from one of indie rock’s best contemporary songwriters.
Jlin – “Auset”
The Indiana-based synth savant Jlin is about to release her new album, Akoma, later this month. “Auset,” the latest single, is another showcase of Jlin at her best. Glitchy, side-stepping drum machines pair with futuristic synth arpeggios that fade in and out of earshot. Her labyrinthine compositions are fit for a sweaty dance floor and meditative introspection in equal measure.
This Is Lorelei – “Dancing In The Club”
Whether he’s making music as one half of Water From Your Eyes or My Idea, Nate Amos adds an experimental, glitchy edge to his work. This Is Lorelei, his solo project, is another outgrowth of the prolific New York artist. Amos is so prolific, in fact, that he simply started giving his EPs pithy titles like EP #32 and EP #33. Surprisingly, Box For Study, Box For Star is his first full-length album under the moniker. Before its release this June, he has shared “Dancing In The Club,” a wildly infectious synth-pop tune with Amos’ heavily Auto-Tuned vocals, swelling strings, and a digitized harp hook.
Dehd – “Light On”
In just a couple of months, the Chicago indie-rock trio will release their new album, Poetry, the follow-up to 2022’s Blue Skies. “Light On,” Dehd’s latest preview of the forthcoming record, is a pleasant tune about reassurance and showing up for someone. Backed by drummer Eric McGrady’s jaunty shuffle and Emily Kempf’s sauntering bassline, guitarist and co-vocalist Jason Balla offers a heartwarming reminder: “Every day, every night, I will leave the light on.”
American Culture – “Let It Go”
American Culture’s latest song captures the contradictions and duality of human nature. “Let It Go” is about searching for a lost loved one and being that lost loved one. It explores the intersection of anguish and hope: the arduous search for a close friend and the warm relief of reuniting with them. Co-vocalists and guitarists Chris Adolf and Michael Stein trudge through heavy, autobiographical subject matter with a relentless, DIY punk spirit. “Let It Go” details Stein’s experiences of getting robbed, becoming addicted to heroin, and being houseless in the tunnels underneath Las Vegas. At the same time, it documents Adolf’s search for Stein, who was a missing person for three months. Alongside Midwife’s Madeline Johnston, the Denver punks light a path forward on their groovy, uplifting new single.
DIIV – “Soul-net”
Just a few weeks after sharing “Brown Paper Bag,” the lead single for DIIV’s fourth album, Frog In Boiling Water, the Brooklyn shoegazers are back with “Soul-net.” It’s a foreboding, slow-paced meditation, and Zachary Cole Smith’s gauzy vocals eventually give way to a synth melody in the first chorus. But it’s still got the reverb-heavy, distorted guitars that we’ve come to love this band for.
King Hannah – “Big Swimmer”
During the first few moments of “Big Swimmer,” the title track from King Hannah’s upcoming sophomore record, Hannah Merrick’s words come lapping in like the gentle, calming rush of water she sings of: “When the river is floating / And the mouth has come to its end / Do you carry on swimming / Or do you jump out and grab your towel?” The Liverpool duo comprising Merrick and guitarist Craig Whittle, following up on their marvelous 2022 debut album, opt for the former. “Big Swimmer,” including guest vocals from indie darling Sharon Van Etten, expands upon the group’s bluesy post-punk with masterful precision. As swaying acoustic guitars and Merrick’s Joni Mitchell-esque vocals fade, there’s a brief pause before Whittle’s electric guitar edges over the horizon like a rising sun. King Hannah, on their latest song, carry on swimming.
Eric Slick – “Anxious To Please”
New Age Rage, the forthcoming third solo album from Dr. Dog drummer Eric Slick, is an unflinchingly silly affair. Take its title, its technicolor, psychedelic imagery, or its deeply unserious ’80s arena-rock pastiche. As a drummer who has worked with everyone from Kevin Morby to (unknowingly) Taylor Swift, Slick has become accustomed to the supporting role. But, as a songwriter and producer, his own voice comes into being. “Anxious To Please,” Slick’s new single, reckons with the self-doubt that comes from always playing the sideman. “Trying hard not to be somebody else,” he sings over kitschy synths and gated drums. With “Anxious To Please,” Slick is wholly himself.
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