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The wait for new music from La Luz is finally over. Nearly three years after the release of their self-titled project, the group is back and ready to make its Sub Pop debut. Yesterday (March 4), the band kicked things off with its futuristic new single, “Strange World” off the forthcoming album News Of The Universe.

The Maryam Kudos-produced record is an imaginative examination of the ever-evolving world around us. Inspired by the late science fiction author Octavia E. Butler’s work, La Luz dive into the potential harms lurking around future’s corner. In the official video for the track, the group travels near and fear to witness the societal effect for themselves.

In a statement, frontperson Shana Cleveland shared the meaning behind the song. “It’s been a strange and difficult few years,” they said. “At moments, I have found myself rushing to move forward in time, to leave the present and escape to whatever is next. The best advice a friend gave me during a time when I was feeling particularly overwhelmed and battling consecutive panic attacks was to go outside, take my shoes off, and sit with my feet on the earth.”

Cleveland went on at reveal how that helped shaped their perspective. “This seemed to slow the universe down in a way that made it feel easier to handle,” they said. “So this chorus is something of a mantra to myself, ‘we’ll be fine, just take your time.’”

Watch the “Strange World” video above, and find the News Of The Universe art and tracklist below, as well as the band’s upcoming tour dates.

News Of The Universe Album Cover Artwork

News Of The Universe Tracklist

1. “Reaching Up To The Sun”
2. “Strange World”
3. “Dandelions”
4. “Poppies”
5. “Good Luck With Your Secret”
6. “Always In Love”
7. “Close Your Eyes”
8. “I’ll Go With You”
9. “Blue Moth Cloud Shadow”
10. “News Of The Universe”
11. “Moon In Reverse”
12. “Blue Jay”

La Luz 2024 Tour Dates

05/23 — Barcelona, ES @ Sala Upload
05/24 — Madrid, ES @ Tomavistas Festival
05/25 — London, UK @ Wide Awake Festival
05/30 — Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
07/27 — Portland, OR @ Project Pabst
08/30 — Brighton, UK @ Brighton Psych Fest
08/31 — Manchester, UK @ Manchester Psych Fest
09/01 — Edinburgh, UK @ Edinburgh Psych Fest
09/03 — Bristol, UK @ Strange Brew
09/05 — Paris, FR @ Point Ephemere
09/06 — Sart-Messire-Guillaume, BE @ SMG Music Fest
09/07 — Asten-Heusden, NL @ Misty Fields Festival
09/08 — Amsterdam, NL @ Indiestadt x Suger Mountain @ Paradiso
09/10 — Cologne, DE @ Bumann & SOHN
09/11 — Hamburg, DE @ Prinzenbar
09/12 — Berlin, DE @ Badehaus
09/13 — Schorndorf, DE @ Manufaktur
09/14 — Zürich, CH @ Bogen F
09/26 — Chicago, IL @ Subterranean
09/27 — Madison, WI @ High Noon Saloon
09/28 — St. Paul, MM @ Turf Club
09/30 — St. Louis, MO @ Blueberry Hill
10/01 — Louisville, KY @ Zanzabar
10/02 — Nashville, TN @ The End
10/03 — Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade – Purgatory
10/04 — Durham, NC @ Motorco Music Hall
10/05 — Richmond, VA @ Richmond Music Hall
10/06 — Washington, DC @ The Atlantis
10/08 — Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda’s
10/09 — Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere – Hall
10/10 — Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
10/11 — Montreal, QC @ Bar Le Ritz
10/12 — Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
10/13 — Ferndale, MI @ The Loving Touch
10/28 — Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater
10/30 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
10/31 — Boise, ID @ The Olympic
11/03 — Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl
11/06 — Sacramento, CA @ Harlow’s
11/07 — San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
11/08 — Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room
11/09 — Los Angeles, CA @ Lodge Room

News Of The Universe is out 5/24 via Sub Pop. Find more information here.

Rita Moreno is a legend. She’s one of only 19 members in the EGOT club with an Emmy for The Muppet Show (!), a Grammy for The Electric Company, an Oscar for West Side Story, and a Tony for The Ritz. The 92-year-old has been on the stage and screen for eight decades, and she hasn’t forgotten a single hater.

On a recent episode of The View, Moreno discussed her new film, The Prank, where she plays a mean teacher who gets falsely accused of murder by her fed-up students (can she win Oscar #2?). “I just thought, how am I going to play this terrible person? And I thought of all the women in my life — particularly in show business — who’d really been awful to me. All of these bitches,” she said about preparing for the movie. “I thought, I’m going to use all of the things that they did with me and my little Puerto Rican past, and that’s what I do. Boy was that fun!” When she was asked by one of the hosts to name names, Moreno replied, “Too many, unfortunately.”

Rita Moreno should run Hollywood for one day, just to see what happens. I think she would do a great job (and green light 12 more movies in the 80 for Brady-verse). You can watch The View clip below.

The Prank comes to theaters on March 15.

(Via People)

Warner Bros. Discovery has been shelving whole entire movies to make a buck, so it probably shouldn’t come as a surprise that the entertainment giant is hopping onto the latest trend in streaming services: Cracking down on password sharing.

Following in the footsteps of Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+, Max will start limiting the practice later this year, according to WBD Head of Global Streaming and Games JB Perrette.

Via The Verge:

“We’re launching in a bunch of European markets as we go into the second and third quarter,” Perette said. “And password sharing crack down, which, obviously, Netflix has implemented extremely successfully. We’re going to be doing that starting later this year and into ‘25, which is another growth opportunity for us.”

Perette is correct that Netflix found success in converting password shares into account holders despite widespread criticism. That success compelled Disney to follow suit with Hulu and Disney+, which will reportedly begin cracking down on password sharing starting March 14. Accounts who share their passwords will reportedly their streaming service “limited” or “disrupted.”

However, Disney+ also unveiled a plan that will allow users to share their accounts for an extra fee, but it won’t roll out until later this year.

“Beginning this summer Disney+ accounts suspected of improper sharing will be presented with new capabilities to allow their borrowers to start their own subscriptions,” Disney said in a statement to Variety.

Long story short, if you’ve been sharing your streaming password (or using somebody else’s), now might be a good time to look into your own plan because these services aren’t messing around anymore. They want their money, man.

(Via The Verge)

Australia is sending a strong message to domestic abusers worldwide: You’re not welcome here.

Australia has recently broadened a migration law to bar any person who has been convicted of domestic violence anywhere in the world from getting a visa to enter the country. American R&B singer Chris Brown and boxing star Floyd Mayweather had been banned from the country in the past, following their domestic violence convictions. Now the ban applies to all foreign visitors or residents who have been found guilty of violence against women or children.

Even convicted domestic abusers who already have visas and are living in Australia can be kicked out under the new rule. The government is using the rule, which took effect on February 28, 2019 to send a message to domestic violence perpetrators.

“Australia has no tolerance for perpetrators of violence against women and children,” Federal Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs David Coleman said in a public statement. “The message is clear: if you’ve been convicted of a violent crime against women or children, you are not welcome in this country, wherever the offence occurred, whatever the sentence.”

The ban is supposed to make Australia safer, but not everyone is happy about it.

“By cancelling the visas of criminals we have made Australia a safer place,” Coleman said. “These crimes inflict long lasting trauma on the victims and their friends and family, and foreign criminals who commit them are not welcome in our country.”

However, Australia’s neighboring country of New Zealand has long taken issue with Australia’s policy of exporting convicts, and this new policy highlights why. Under the new rule, New Zealanders who have already served their sentences for domestic violence and lived in Australia most of their lives could be kicked out and sent to live in New Zealand. Such circumstances raise questions about when justice has been served and the role of rehabilitation in domestic violence convictions.

Australia, like many other countries, is trying to come to terms with its domestic violence problem.

Barring domestic violence perpetrators from other countries sends a strong message, but it’s only meaningful if the country also tackles the problem among its own citizens. According to a Personal Safety Study conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics, about 17% of Australian women and 6% of Australian men have experienced partner violence since the age of 15. And the numbers have remained relatively stable since 2005.

That may seem to indicate that little progress has been made; however, as Australian law professor Heather Douglass points out, the numbers only tell part of the story. Since most people in abusive relationships don’t report the abuse until after they’ve left, it could simply be that more are leaving, which is a good thing. There has also been a marked increase in people seeking domestic violence services in some areas, which, again, is a good thing. For far too long, domestic violence was swept under the rug while victims were often too afraid or embarrassed to seek help. More calls for help could mean that the stigma associated with domestic violence is starting to fade.

This story originally appeared on 04.01.19

All people have a need to communicate, but the way we do that varies greatly from place to place. Every culture has its own communication peculiarities that make our human family delightfully diverse.

Not only do humans speak thousands of languages around the world, but we also engage in culturally specific speaking styles, speech patterns and body language, some of which are immediately identifiable.

Case in point: the Italian “finger purse.”

Italian people are known for using their hands a lot when speaking. Italian hand gestures can vary a bit between northern and southern Italy, but one of the most universally recognizable is the pinched fingers or “finger purse.” That’s the gesture in which the tips of the fingers and the thumb are pressed together (forming a purse shape) and pointed upward, often in a repeated back-and-forth or up-and-down motion, sometimes with one hand and sometimes with both. Along with the rhythm of punctuated emphasis on certain words, especially when speaking passionately, the finger purse is often used to convey a question with a sense of annoyance, exasperation or confusion.

It’s a gesticulation most of us associate with a classic Italian grandma or grandpa, but when you see it coming from a tiny little Italian person, it’s utterly hilarious. A viral video, originally shared by @guiseppe_matilde on TikTok, shows a preschooler engaging in a passionate rant that is unmistakably Italian, both in the actual language she’s speaking and in her hand gestures.

u201ci absolutely need to have an italian baby who gesticulates with the passion of a 64 year old sicilian manu201d

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According to Italian speakers in the comments, the little girl is conveying a story about how someone commented negatively about her wearing a miniskirt. u/shykawaii_shark on Reddit shared:

“Rough translation for English speakers. Not a literal translation, I made it easier to comprehend

Mother: What kind of sense does that make!

Daughter: They told me ‘What sense does going out with a miniskirt make?’ Like, think for yourself! I can wear my miniskirt, and you mind your own business!

Mother: Exactly!

Daughter: Think about your own miniskirt, not mine!”

Got a feisty little feminist here.

The full video on TikTok is even better (but it doesn’t have the Italian subtitles):

@giuseppe_matilde

Secondo voi ha ragione matilde ? #foryoupage @Giò Canaletti seguitela tutti su istragram matilde_vaccar

As adorable as this video is, it’s also an example of how culture gets passed on from generation to generation. An Australian study found that young humans across different cultures imitate adults in ways that animals don’t. Animals will imitate adult behavior to the extent that it’s efficient and necessary to perform a task, whereas humans will mimic even silly or frivolous behaviors that have no purpose whatsoever.

“Animals focus on getting the job done,” Mark Nielsen, a psychologist at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, told Science. “Humans seem to almost forget about the outcome and copy everything we see.”

That mimicry of unnecessary actions may contribute to the complexity of human cultures. After all, it’s not really necessary to do the finger purse to make a point, but Italians do it anyway. Little Italians pick it up from adult Italians, and so the classic Italian communication style is passed on.

And thank goodness it is, because babies gesturing in Italian is absolutely adorable.

This article originally appeared on 11.09.22

People are seriously considering switching careers after finding out how much can be made as a UPS delivery driver.

Back in October, Skyler Stutzman, an Oregon-based UPS delivery driver went viral after sharing his weekly pay stub on TikTok.

In the clip, Stutzman showed that for 42 hours of work, and at a pay rate of $44.26 per hour, he earned $2,004 before taxes, and ultimately took home $1,300 after deductions.

This both shocked the nearly 12 million viewers who saw the video…not to mention it stirred their jealousy a bit.

Several couldn’t help but compare Stutzman’s salary to their own—especially those in professions requiring degrees and certifications.

“Not me realizing that a UPS driver makes more than I do. 20 years in my field with a degree!” one person lamented.

Another added, “$44? I’m a dang nurse only making $32 🤦♀️”

@skylerleestutzman UPS Driver Paystub Breakdown… #upspay #upswages #teamsters #ups ♬ original sound – Skyler Stutzman

Many even joked (or perhaps half-joked) about applying to become drivers themselves. But as Stutzman pointed out in multiple follow-up videos, earning his rate takes patience.

According to one of those clips, it took almost six years before he was offered a full time position, followed by a four year progression of wage increases until he started earning what he earns today. That’s around a decade, which one person pointed out was around the same time it takes to become a doctor.

Stutzman added that, depending on the location, you would be required to work in a UPS warehouse before working as a driver. So while his paycheck might have you considering taking on the job yourself, just know that it’s not exactly taking the easy route. And we haven’t even touched on the amount of manual labor that goes into the job…rain or shine.

Stutzman also said that he shared his current paycheck in the spirit of transparency, which is a value that the teamsters upheld as they fought for increased wages and better working conditions earlier this year.

@skylerleestutzman Here are my THEORETICAL thoughts… “Why would you show your paystub like that?” #upsdriver #ups #upswages #teamster #upspay ♬ original sound – Skyler Stutzman

After months of tense negotiations, as well as a threat to enact what would have been the largest single employer strike in U.S. history, disrupting deliveries across the country, the postal workers union reached an agreement with UPS.

The deal included air conditioning and ventilation improvements to delivery vehicles as well as full-time UPS drivers earning an average of $170,000 in annual pay, plus benefits. By the end of the contract, part-time union drivers would also make at least $25.75 per hour while receiving full health care and pension benefits,” according to UPS CEO Carol Tomé.

From Stutzman’s perspective, his earnings shouldn’t cause envy among those in other industries, but reflect a shared need for increased wages across the board to keep up with inflation.

Big takeaways here: earning good money doesn’t always require a degree, unions are powerful, don’t underestimate the value of skilled labor…and UPS drivers deserve respect.

This article originally appeared on 12.12.23

Americans collectively gasp reading that swaddling is frowned upon in Sweden. In the United States one of the first things the hospital does after a baby is born is to swaddle the newborn nice and snug in a receiving blanket, completing the look with a tiny hat. New moms practice swaddling on unsuspecting cats or teddy bears in preparation for the baby’s arrival.

Imagine the surprise of an American mom that gave birth in Sweden being told to never swaddle her baby again. Surely the midwife must’ve been mistaken, assuming something else was going on. Miranda Hudgens recently posted a reenactment of her experience giving birth at a Swedish hospital to social media where it went viral.

In the video, Hudgens is holding her swaddled baby when the midwife comes in and asks what she’s doing, while looking disgusted. The mom explains she’s swaddling the baby. Shortly after the midwife leaves, Hudgens’ husband tells her that the midwife said “not to do that to the baby anymore.”

When the new mom inquires why she isn’t allowed to swaddle the baby, her husband responds, “she said it could kill the baby. Yeah, she said we don’t do that to babies in this country.”

This is the complete opposite of what Americans are taught. Swaddling is seen as a means to help the baby feel secure and calm but in Sweden it’s viewed as a dangerous practice. In the comments one mom gave insight into the reason swaddling is discouraged in the nordic country.

“I was reprimanded for it here in Sweden. She said that swaddling = too deep sleep = increased risk for SIDS,” the commenter reveals.

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is an area that is continually being researched and while there are factors that increase the chances of SIDS, there is currently no definitive cause. When it comes to swaddling, the increase of SIDS and suffocation increase if the swaddled baby is placed on its stomach to sleep according to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles|The Saban Research Institute.

In another study published by the National Library of Medicine, points out that the previous study that stated swaddling increases the risk of SIDS was not peer reviewed and did not provide information on if the swaddled babies were placed on their stomachs or backs for sleep.

@mirandapandz

And this is how I found out the Swaddling is super frowned up in Sweden #swedenvsusa #americanlivinginsweden #newmom #deliveryroomstories #swaddlingbaby #swaddling #firsttimemom

In the end Hudgens decided not to swaddle, “for those wondering I decided not to swaddle after leaving the hospital and doing more research. The midwife could of been nicer though.”

Every parent has to do what they think is best with the information they have. Child birthing and child rearing practices can vary widely from country to country. While in Sweden they frown upon swaddling, co-sleeping with babies until they’re school age is commonly practiced. But in America co-sleeping is strongly discouraged while swaddling is commonly practiced.

It’s also normal for people in Scandinavian countries to leave their babies outside in freezing temperatures, whereas in America that would be considered neglect. So while it can be shocking to find out what people do in other countries and cultures, it’s important to remember not to compare. Everybody’s just doing the best that they can with children that are all going to grow into toddlers that eat lint covered snacks they found under the couch.

This article originally appeared on 12.12.23

Sea.Hear.Now music festival is returning to Asbury Park, New Jersey on September 14 and 15 with a ton of acts not to miss. A true homecoming show, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band will be headlining this year, along with Best New Artist Grammy nominee Noah Kahan. Other acts on the lineup include The Gaslight Anthem, The Black Crowes, 311, Trey Anastasio Band, Norah Jones, The Revivalists, The Hives, Kool & The Gang, and more.

Like past years, there will also be some surfers showing off their skills, including Balaram Stack, Cam Richards, Sam Hammer, Cassidy McClain, Rob Kelly, and other athletes.

A presale will open this Thursday, March 7 at 10 a.m. ET for those looking to get tickets. Sea.Hear.Now is offering both 1-day and 2-day passes at several different tiers. The 2-day General Admission pass is $265 with no hidden fees.

The GA+ tier includes access to a special lounge with private restrooms, complimentary water, and a bar. The VIP tier is $770 and provides access to exclusive viewing areas of the stages, the VIP lounge, and more special perks. The Platinum tier is $2,345 with drinks and food included.

Finally, the Ultimate ticket tier is $9,900 for the weekend, with a 3-night stay at the Asbury Ocean Club Resort, backstage access, private golf cart transportation, and a ton of other benefits.

For additional information about Sea.Hear.Now’s 2024 festival, visit their official website.

Zach Bryan has a big week ahead, as his Quitting Time Tour kicks off at the United Center in Chicago tonight, March 5. If you’re planning to head to the show, a big consideration to keep in mind is transportation. You could drive and park, or if that seems like a big to-do, there’s always rideshare services like Uber and Lyft. If you opt to go that route, here’s what you should know.

Where Is Rideshare At Chicago’s United Center For Zach Bryan’s The Quittin Time Tour?

As detailed on the United Center website, there’s an “Uber Zone” near the venue, where rideshare users can be picked up and dropped off. It’s located at the corner of Madison Street and Wood Street. The page also outlines the pickup process:

“Using the Uber app, fans inside the United Center will call an Uber ride. Guests will then head to the new Uber Zone located at the corner of Madison Street and Wood Street in front of the United Center. When arriving, fans will show the Uber attendant the lane number their driver is in. Fans will be shown the location where their Uber vehicle is located to start their next journey.”

Zach Bryan 2024 Tour Dates: The Quittin Time Tour

03/05/2024 — Chicago, IL @ United Center *^
03/06/2024 — Chicago, IL @ United Center *^
03/07/2024 — Chicago, IL @ United Center *^
03/09/2024 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena *^
03/10/2024 — Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center *^
03/12/2024 — State College, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center *^
03/14/2024 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center *^
03/15/2024 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center *^
03/17/2024 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena *^
03/18/2024 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena *^
03/20/2024 — Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum *^
03/22/2024 — Birmingham, AL @ Legacy Arena at the BJCC *^
03/25/2024 — Washington, D.C. @ Capital One Arena *^
03/27/2024 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center *^
03/28/2024 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center *^
03/30/2024 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena *^
03/31/2024 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena *^
04/26/2024 — Des Moines, IA @ Wells Fargo Arena *^
04/29/2024 — Omaha, NE @ CHI Health Center *^
05/02/2024 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center *^
05/05/2024 — Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena *^
05/06/2024 — Greenville, SC @ Bon Secours Wellness Arena *^
05/09/2024 — Knoxville, TN @ Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center *^
05/13/2024 — North Little Rock, AR @ Simmons Bank Arena *^
05/14/2024 — North Little Rock, AR @ Simmons Bank Arena *^
05/17/2024 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center *^
05/18/2024 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center *^
05/31/2024 — Oakland, CA Oakland @ Alameda County Coliseum ~^
06/02/2024 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena &^
06/03/2024 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena &^
06/04/2024 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena #^
06/07/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena #^
06/08/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ T-Mobile Arena #^
06/14/2024 — Denver, CO @ Empower Field at Mile High #^
06/15/2024 — Denver, CO @ Empower Field at Mile High #^
06/20/2024 — Detroit, MI @ Ford Field +^
06/22/2024 — Columbus, OH @ Buckeye Country Superfest
06/26/2024 — Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium +^
06/29/2024 — Nashville, TN @ Nissan Stadium %^
07/17/2024 — Foxborough, MA @ Gillette Stadium &^
07/21/2024 — Orlando, FL @ Amway Center &^
07/22/2024 — Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena &^
07/25/2024 — New Orleans, LA @ Caesars Superdome +^
07/27/2024 — Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium +^
07/30/2024 — San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center @^
07/31/2024 — San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center @^
08/03/2024 — Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum @^
08/04/2024 — Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum @^
08/07/2024 — Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field %^
08/10/2024 — Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium !^
08/11/2024 — Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium !^
08/14/2024 — Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium +^
08/17/2024 — Arlington, TX @ AT&T Stadium +^
08/20/2024 — Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center @^
08/24/2024 — Minneapolis, MN @ U.S. Bank Stadium %^
08/25/2024 — Grand Forks, ND @ Alerus Center @^
08/26/2024 — Grand Forks, ND @ Alerus Center @^
11/17/2024 — Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place @^
11/18/2024 — Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place @^
11/20/2024 — Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena @^
11/22/2024 — Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome @^
11/23/2024 — Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome @^
11/26/2024 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center @^
11/27/2024 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center @^
11/29/2024 — Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center @^
12/03/2024 — Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena @^
12/04/2024 — Glendale, AZ @ Desert Diamond Arena @^
12/06/2024 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center @^
12/07/2024 — Salt Lake City, UT @ Delta Center @^
12/12/2024 — Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center @^
12/13/2024 — Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center @^
12/14/2024 — Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center @
12/18/2024 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center @^
12/19/2024 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center @^

* with The Middle East
+ with Jason Isbell And The 400 Unit
% with Turnpike Troubadours
! with Sheryl Crow
# with Sierra Ferrell
@ with Matt Maeson
^ with Levi Turner

Zach Bryan is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

On March 1, Nicki Minaj kicked off her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. Although the intense performance run features special guest Monica, the opening slot remains unfilled. Back in February, the “Beep Beep” rapper began to gauge her fan base to see who they felt would be a good fit.

Through a live stream, Minaj finally landed on “the busiest man in show business,” Katt Williams. During the broadcast, she urged her fans to relay her invitation. “Can y’all hit up Katt Williams,” she said. “Ask him what would be his price to be a part of the ‘Pink Friday 2 Gag City Tour?””

Well, Williams has finally responded to Minaj. On March 3, as part of his Dark Matter Tour stop in Charlotte, North Carolina, he made a hilarious joke about the potential business venture. “Nicki Minaj said she wanted me on her tour, and she told so many people a million people hit my phone at the same time,” he said. It scared me and Jesus. He shut all of AT&T down!”

Although Williams’ reply wasn’t exactly a proper yes or no, it was enough to hype ticketholders up online. There are still several dozen dates left on the Pink Friday 2 World Tour, but perhaps Williams would be down to join after he wraps up his contractual duties.