K-pop group and Uproxx cover stars aespa announced that they will be heading out on a global tour this year, titled the SYNK: Parallel Line Tour. Starting in Seoul, South Korea this June, the girls will spend the summer then heading to stops in Japan, Singapore, Australia, Thailand, and more countries.
Details including the specific venues where aespa will be playing in each city, and how to purchase tickets, will be announced at a later date. Right now, only the general locations have been revealed, giving fans more time to prepare the funds to spend on tickets or travel if needed to catch one of their shows. More dates are also set to be announced, so if your city isn’t on the schedule yet, keep an eye out for updates.
“As much as we showed a new side of ourselves through these songs, I want it to also be another [form of] expression,” band member GISELLE shared about their music and trajectory last year. “I don’t know if that’s the right way to say it. But we have way more sides of us to show. And to this day, we still haven’t been able to express ourselves fully yet. We want our MYs to know that, and to keep the anticipation. Just ’cause we come back, doesn’t mean our next comeback is going to be the same.
Continue scrolling for a complete list of aespa’s SYNK: Parallel Line Tour dates for 2024.
aespa 2024 Tour Dates: SYNK: Parallel Line Tour
06/29 — Seoul, South Korea
06/30 — Seoul, South Korea
07/06 — Fukuoka, Japan
07/07 — Fukuoka, Japan
07/10 — Nagoya, Japan
07/11 — Nagoya, Japan
07/14 — Saitama, Japan
07/15 — Saitama, Japan
07/20 — Singapore, Singapore
07/27 — Osaka, Japan
07/28 — Osaka, Japan
08/03 — Hong Kong, China
08/10 — Taipei, Taiwan
08/24 — Jakarta, Indonesia
08/31 — Sydney, Australia
09/02 — Melbourne, Victoria
09/21 — Macau, China
09/28 — Bangkok, Thailand
09/29 — Bangkok, Thailand
aespa is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Everyone wants to travel. But having the financial means to do so? That’s a different story.
These days, it’s next to impossible to scroll Instagram without seeing the “travel the world” folks. It might make you stop and wonder exactly how these people travel as much as they do. While many of these beautiful people may have unlimited funds due to old family money or trust funds, are financed by rich partners or modeling agencies, or can bring in brand money thanks to their account size — not all of us have those same set of privileges. (Attractiveness privilege is the motor that powers social media.)
The first pick is my bias showing. “Read Uproxx” is my fix or hack for a lot of things. But this year, in particular, our travel section has been an absolute treasure trove for travelers looking to do more while spending less. These pieces have all been published in the past 30 or so days:
There are more too, including budget-focused guides, etc. So… come hang with us. Follow @UproxxLife on IG! Comment on articles you want to see! Also…
Eat street food.
I’ve been saying this since the start of my career, more than 20 years ago. From a pure health standpoint, street food is cooked fast and hot. “Hot” is a bacteria killer; “warm” (as in the warming lamps used as tourist traps) is a bacteria breeding ground. But more than that, street food is the food of the people. It represents the flavors and dishes most sought out in any given place. You literally can’t come to know a culture’s foodway without knowing what its vendors serve from their carts and stalls.
When it comes to the pure budget aspect, not only is your cost per dish less, but you’re supporting a vast network of locals — from vendors to fishermen to farmers and beyond. So dive deep into the street food and save your restaurant meals for a big splurge. Not only will you be traveling cheaper but you’ll also be getting to know the local culture better.
If you’re looking for a destination on a budget, use Google Flights Explore! It’s one of my favorite budget travel hacks and it amazes me how many people don’t know about it. Explore is a tab in Google Flights that shows you flight pricing but on a map view. So you can browse around the globe and see flight prices to each destination all at once. You can track prices, set a budget, and see when it’s the best time to visit with the best activities. I like to make it a game. I’ll choose a date and price range and then see what the map shows me. Maybe even close your eyes and just point to a spot on the map!
Bonus: You can also see what people ask Google about the destination.
This is a money-saving tip for luxury travelers who want to live that G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S first-class lifestyle without actually spending the big bucks. Instead of a classic business class airline tickets, consider flying with a semi-private airline, such as JSX. Flights start at just $199 one-way, which completely surprised me considering that’s less than many coach major airline tickets.
The convenience of this flight type is the best part. With JSX, for instance, you can valet your vehicle and arrive just 20 minutes before your flight to breeze through a crowd-free security process. Once you’re on the flight, you get a spacious seat (there are no middle seats) as well as complimentary cocktails and snacks, so you’re saving extra cash by avoiding overpriced airport food. Not to mention the free wifi!
Will this “hack” always save you money? No. But in cases where the price is right, the time savings and other elements will make a big impact while feeling luxe.
Ed Olebe (@edolebe): Make Your Credit Card Rewards Work For You
ED OLEBE
2024 is set to be a record year for travelers and, as the recent Loud Budgeting trend has shown us, some consumers are more willing to cut back on spontaneous, out-of-budget expenses in favor of spending those dollars on more valuable experiences such as travel.
One of the easiest tips to stay within budget and make those experiences a reality is simply to make your credit card rewards work for you. Using your credit card for everyday expenses can help you earn points or cash back that can be redeemed to get you closer to making your dream trip a reality, from flights and upgraded hotel stays to rental car reservations and unique experiences at your destination. Last year, Chase cardmembers redeemed more than $2 billion worth of Ultimate Rewards points on air travel, and we expect to see it grow.
And don’t forget that either purchasing or redeeming rewards for a vacation with your Chase credit card gives you added benefits like trip delay insurance and lost luggage reimbursement that can offer the ultimate peace of mind – especially when traveling internationally.
My favorite budget travel hack by far, especially when solo traveling, is to hit up all the local markets and street food vendors. Having done quite a mix of luxury, adventure, wildlife, and culinary travel, I’ve experienced all the lows and highs and can tell you that sometimes the food from a street vendor who knows what they’re doing is truly better than a sit-down, seven-course meal.
I’d trade a caviar bump and a glass of champagne for the creamy AF pad thai I had at a floating market in Bangkok, Thailand for 40 baht ($1.12) any day, and I’m still dreaming about the bao buns and chili crab I had in Singapore. So good and so inexpensive! Some of the Hawker Center vendors in Southeast Asia have Michelin stars for a reason. They’re simply the best!
Emilia Salomão (@blackgermantraveler): Stay In The Neighborhoods Where The Locals Live
A lot of countries have lower income and cost of living than Germany, my home country. So, when I travel, I try to stay and go where the locals go and spend money like they do.
So, my best budget travel tip is to stay in the neighborhoods where the locals live. It’s most of the time cheaper than tourist areas, and you often get more value for your money. While you could stay in your own room with a bathroom in the local area, in a tourist area with the same amount of money you would get like… a bed in an 8-bed dorm in a hostel.
Plus, staying where the locals are allows you to experience the country and culture differently and see unique perspectives. The locals know the best places to visit, things to do, and where to eat. Just make sure the area where you choose to stay is safe and trust your instincts. Also, don’t walk around showing your valuables, and respect the local culture.
Bonus: When you stay where the locals are you make more authentic travel experiences, spend less money and maybe find friends for life from different parts of the world.
As budget travelers we always squeeze the most out of every trip, exploring as much as we possibly can while sticking to a tight budget. Although we can almost always find a good deal on accommodations, renting a car on every trip significantly increases the cost of our travels.
On a recent vacation, we approached this problem from a different perspective and decided to try renting a converted campervan. This allowed us to combine our two biggest expenses, transportation and accommodations. Staying in the campervan brought extra adventure to our trip, and added flexibility to our itinerary. Without hotel bookings to worry about we were free to come and go as we pleased and were able to change our plans on a whim.
By utilizing the included cookware and propane stove we could make very inexpensive meals as another way to save money on our adventure. Not only did we save a considerable amount of money by staying in a campervan, we made the best memories!
There are a million nifty budget travel hacks, so we’re taking it back to basics: use public transportation.
It may not be the most glamorous experience, but you’ll get from point “A” to point “B” for cheap and get a taste of the local vibe while you’re en route.
In many cases, the bus or train is cheap enough to pay in coins, which means it was free, right? Travel math. Plus, taking the bus instead of ordering an Uber – yes, even an Uber Green – is giving you some good travel karma. Let’s do it for the wallet and the planet. Deal? Deal.
Emily Hart (@emilyventures): Understand Your Credit Card Benefits And Use Them
EMILY HART
As a – very – frequent traveler, I am a hawk when utilizing my credit card benefits. I use a couple of cards in conjunction, taking time to ensure I am utilizing all the available benefits. I save on travel insurance (much is included with one of my cards), baggage fees (included), airport lounge access (yep, you guessed it), upgrades and credits at some hotels, hundreds of dollars of airline credit per year, cashback offers, and Uber credits.
Of course, some hefty annual fees accompany these cards, but I’ve found that I’ve made back the fee and at least double it each year in travel benefits. Besides benefits, of course, there are points! Using my cards for everything – and paying them in full each month – has netted me thousands of points for airfare hotels and helped me achieve airline status, which has netted me even more money-saving benefits.
Vivian Tu (@your.richbff): Travel During Shoulder Seasons
VIVIAN TU
Try and travel during the shoulder seasons. When booking for peak seasons, it’s going to be very busy full of tourists, and expensive. Everyone wants to go on vacation but if you are a single person, you can request a break whenever. Travel right before or after the holidays. Early December is a key sweet spot, as people are getting back from Thanksgiving and staying put until Christmas. You can score some great deals on cool places this way.
One of my favorite ways to save money while traveling is airport lounges. Before we had access to airport lounges we’d easily spend $50+ every time we were at the airport. The best thing about airport lounges is that you don’t need to be a business class traveler or a frequent flyer to access them – you simply need to hold the right card for access.
My favorite credit card for lounge access is the Capital One Venture X. We live in Denver and the new Capital One lounge at Denver airport is incredible (they also have Capital One lounges at DFW & IAD). I love that you can have your pre-flight (or layover meal) at an airport lounge to save money. But what is unique about Capital One lounges is that they also offer a “to go” section, with sandwiches, salads, snacks, and bubbly water. This is so helpful if you have a long flight because you are going to need something to hold you over.
Best tip: Capital One Venture X allows you to add up to four authorized users for free – and they get the same lounge access you get (you + 2 guests). This is very helpful if you have a large family. You pay 1 annual credit card fee but add your spouse as an authorized user to allow for additional lounge access.
NBA All-Star Weekend doesn’t just bring out the world’s best basketball players, as celebrities usually turn up to check out the finest collection of the game’s talent in person. GloRilla was among the recognizable figures to flock to Indiana this weekend, where she met Damian Lillard… and made it clear she’d like to get to know him even better.
The rapper posed for a photo with the Milwaukee Bucks star, shortly after he won the All-Star Game MVP award. Glo used the photo to shoot her shot, sharing it and writing on X (formerly Twitter), “Who n**** dis is ? Cause I want him #GetEmGlo.” She added in a follow-up tweet, “Whoever she is can’t whoop me so I really dgaf.”
Lillard hasn’t publicly responded to GloRilla’s post, but he’d presumably at least be up for talking about hip-hop with her: As Dame D.O.L.L.A., Lillard has four rap albums to his name and has worked with collaborators like Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, and Lil Durk.
As for Lillard’s relationship status, he married his wife, Kay’La Lillard, in 2021. The two met while in college and they have three children together. However, towards the end of 2023, Lillard filed for divorce. In a February interview, he spoke about the challenges that has presented, saying, “As much as I love basketball, and I love my job, I don’t care about it more than I care about my kids. Of course you carry it with you. People say, ‘When I hoop I ain’t thinking about nothing,’ but I’m not 21. I got three kids. I’m tight with my family and I’m going through a divorce.”
Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic is returning June 1 and 2, with Lil Wayne, Jill Scott, and The Roots set as this year’s headliners. With other performers including the Grammy-winning Victoria Monét, André 3000, Sexyy Red, Tyla, Gunna, Nas, Babyface, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba, and more taking the stage as well, this will be one not to miss if you’re considering attending a festival this year.
Tomorrow, February 20 at 10 a.m. ET, a presale for Roots Picnic 2024 will open for alumni — for those who have attended the festival before. Then, this Friday, February 23, the ticket sales will open to the general public at the same time.
Roots Picnic 2024 is offering several ticket options, all of which have no hidden fees. The 2-day GA pass is $200, followed by GA+ for $250. The next step up is the silver VIP ticket, which includes lounge access and special perks. Finally, the gold VIP ticket includes daily drink tickets (4) and meal vouchers (2), along with special viewing areas at the various stages.
More information about Roots Picnic can be found on their website.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The Roots will be bringing their annual Roots Picnic festival back to Philadelphia on June 1 and 2 for the perfect start to the summer. Lil Wayne, The Roots, and Jill Scott will be headlining this year, along with Sexyy Red, Victoria Monét, Tyla, Gunna, Nas, Babyface, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba, and more.
Considering the festival is only two days, they are offering a number of ticket options to fans. Here’s what to know about what to budget for the event.
How Much Are Tickets For Roots Picnic 2024?
The standard 2-day General Admission pass is $200 — and every single ticket option is an all-in price, which means no hidden fees. The GA+ ticket is $250, providing access to a lounge with air-conditioned restrooms.
If you’re looking for something a bit more exclusive, the silver VIP pass is $899. Finally, the highest pass is the gold VIP ticket at $1,299, which includes daily drink tickets and food vouchers.
Tickets for Roots Picnic 2024 go on sale to the general public this Friday, February 23 at 10 a.m. ET. Also, if you’ve attended the festival before, this appears to give you access to an alumni presale, which will take place tomorrow, February 20 at the same time.
More information can be found on the Roots Picnic website.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Today is President’s Day, and you know what that means: time to reflect on your favorite American commander-in-chiefs. Are you a James K. Polk stan? Maybe you’re all about Franklin Pierce or Rutherford B. Hayes. Perhaps you think the nation’s finest leader was William Henry Harrsion, who only served 30 days, 12 hours, and 30 minutes. But what do the experts say? On Sunday Fox News published a report that ranked the country’s presidents, and they did their damndest to obscure the fact that the network’s favorite one ranked dead last.
Per HuffPost, the Fox News social media team tried to spin the report, entitled the “Presidential Greatness Project Expert Survey” and featuring the input of scholars and “social science experts in presidential politics.” Alas, they could only manage to make it seem less grim for them than it was.
New presidential rankings place Obama in top 10, Reagan and Trump below Biden https://t.co/uIWC8u7ELI
“New presidential rankings place Obama in top 10, Reagan and Trump below Biden,” read the post on Twitter/X. Sounds bad! But it gets even worse.
For one thing, Joe Biden ranked 14th, sandwiched between John Addams and Woodrow Wilson. Where was Ronald Reagan? Two below Biden, at 16. And Trump? All the way down at 45, which is to say at the very bottom, down there with James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, Franklin Peirce, and William Henry Harrison.
That Fox News tried to soften the blow, to say nothing of reporting on the poll at all, struck many as amusing.
Odd that the tweet and headline don’t highlight the fact that Trump came in dead last, and that even Republican participants in the survey viewed him as being among the five worst presidents. https://t.co/NJ7IlI3Bgq
“Trump was ranked in last place in the survey, being ranked worse than James Buchanan at 44, Andrew Johnson at 43, Franklin Peirce at 42, and William Henry Harrison at 41”
“A new ranking of presidents by a group of experts determined that Abraham Lincoln is America’s greatest president, while Donald Trump is ranked in last place.” https://t.co/LKi0GtfKat
Fox News commemorates Presidents’ Day by writing up a new presidential rankings showing Trump as the worst president of all time. Can’t make it up. https://t.co/JkwaXc8bsW
Anyway, congrats to the Republican Party, who are almost certainly going to make the worst president in history their nominee, for a third time. The craziest part? There’s a good chance he could be re-elected.
Philadelphia’s Roots Picnic will return this June 1 and 2 for an incredibly-stacked festival. This year’s headliners include Lil Wayne and the festival’s namesake band, The Roots. Other acts include Sexyy Red, Victoria Monét, Jill Scott, Gunna, Tyla, Nas, Babyface, Robert Glasper featuring Yebba, Smino, and many many more. View the full lineup here.
There will also be several podcast appearances on the Experience Stage, for those who are looking to catch something at the festival outside of music.
Here’s what to know if you’re looking to attend this summer.
How To Buy Tickets For Roots Picnic 2024
The Roots Picnic 2024 alumni presale will open tomorrow, February 20 at 10 a.m. ET, providing the first chance to get access to tickets this year. From there, a general sale will open to the public on Friday, February 23 at the same time.
Right now, the 2-day General Admission pass is $200, with no hidden fees. The GA+ tier is $250, and includes access to the GA+ Lounge with air-conditioned bathrooms and a private cash bar.
Additionally, there are two options for VIP tickets. The silver tier VIP ticket is $899, providing access to a special lounge, on-site concierge, pit access at the stages, and more. The gold tier VIP ticket is $1,299. This includes shaded elevated viewing at the main stage, four drink tickets per day, two meal vouchers per day, a commemorative gift, and more.
More information can be found on the Roots Picnic website.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Hugh Grant famously did not enjoy playing an Oompa Loompa in Wonka, being grumpy as hell during interviews. But the world loves watching him be tortured. In Notting Hill he was at his stammeriest during the press junket sequence, struggling to pass himself off as a reporter for Horse & Hound. And on Sunday, he grumpily plowed through a bit where he channeled his dreaded Wonka character while presenting at the BAFTAs.
Genial Hugh Grant al presentar el Bafta a Mejor Director. Hace una rima en plan Umpa Lumpa, con todo el charm y el ingenio británico #EEBAFTAspic.twitter.com/SpZ3lRONly
Per Variety, Grant was at the British awards show to hand out the trophy for Best Director. He gave the crowd what they didn’t know they wanted: Oompa Loompa rhymes, delivered with the joy of someone being waterboarded:
“Oompa Loompa doompety dee
Now the best director category
Oompa Loompa doompety dong
Most of these films were frankly too long
Oompa Loompa doompety dah
But for some reason the nominees are…”
The crowd, of course, ate it up, as who doesn’t delight in the pain of Hugh Grant? The award went to Christopher Nolan for Oppenheimer, which runs three hours.
During the Wonka press tour, Grant did not hold back about the misery of playing a short statured CGI creation, as reported by Deadline:
“I made a big fuss about it,” Grant said. “I couldn’t have hated the whole thing more.” Asked if the ends justified the means, he replied: “Not really.”
Grant later joked that it was nothing personal against Wonka and director Paul King. “I slightly hate [making films] but I have lots of children and need money,” he said.
And sometimes he has to present at awards shows, too.
Rihanna fans who have been waiting for her new album might finally be in luck. During a recent viral video, ASAP Rocky gave an update about the status of her ninth album. “She’s working on it,” he responded — and the fans who had just taken a photo with him cheered.
She last released Anti in 2016, making it nearly a decade since dropping a full record. Many had suspected she would release something last year when she headlined the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, but Rihanna decided to build anticipation a little longer. She’s also been very busy with her Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty companies.
Last December, she opened up about a possible game plan during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. “We’re always gonna go back on tour,” Rihanna said. “I wanna go back on tour when there’s new music, right? We already know what that’s gonna be.”
“I feel like it’s only fair that my fans get what they’ve been waiting on, which is new music, and after that, let’s just blow everything up,” she added.
Roots Picnic is coming back: The 2024 edition was just announced today (February 19), and it’s set to go down on June 1 and 2 at The Mann In Fairmount Park in Philadelphia.
Leading the way for the lineup are Lil Wayne and The Roots in a celebration of New Orleans alongside PJ Morton and Trombone Shorty, along with Jill Scott, André 3000, Nas, Gunna, Victoria Monét, Sexyy Red, Babyface, Tyla, and others.
As for tickets, there’s a Roots Picnic alumni presale that goes live on February 20 at 10 a.m. ET. The general on-sale starts February 23 at 10 a.m. ET. More information can be found on the Roots Picnic website.
Find the full Roots Picnic lineup for 2024 below.
Roots Picnic 2024 Full Lineup
Lil Wayne & The Roots Celebrate New Orleans (featuring special guests PJ Morton and Trombone Shorty)
Jill Scott
André 3000
Nas
Gunna
Victoria Monét
Sexyy Red
Babyface
Robert Glasper & Yebba
J.Period Live Mixtape featuring Black Thought, Method Man, and Redman
Adam Blackstone’s Legacy Experience featuring Fantasia and Muni Long
Smino
Cam’ron
Wale
Tyla
Marsha Ambrosius
Baller Alert Presents Backyard Band featuring Scarface & Amerie
October London
Leon Thomas
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Funk Flex
Q
Leon Thomas
Blk Odyssy
OT7 Quanny
Kenya Vaun
N3wyrkla
Julian King
Rec Philly Presents Chioke
DJ Diamond Kuts
DJ Aktive
DJ Doc B
DJ RL
R&B Only (Experience Stage)
U+ME+RNB (Experience Stage)
They Have the Range (Experience Stage)
Million Dollaz Worth of Game (Experience Stage)
Tonight’s Conversation (Experience Stage)
Juan Epstein Podcast (Experience Stage)
World Series of Spades (Experience Stage)
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
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