Doc Rivers has been a frequent topic of conversation over the last few weeks. Ever since he took over for the fired Adrian Griffin in Milwaukee, there’s been even more of a spotlight on Rivers than usual. It hasn’t helped that his stint with the Bucks has not gone well — they’ve gone 3-7 under him, and while the defensive woes he was hired to fix have started to trend in the right direction, Milwaukee’s offense has floundered under him.
Add in that Rivers got to coach the Eastern Conference in the All-Star Game because of Milwaukee’s record under Griffin and the whole thing has just been weird. And on top of everything, Rivers has made some comments about his situation that received criticism, with ESPN analyst JJ Redick — who played under Rivers with the Clippers — criticizing him for never accepting any accountability.
Well, Redick’s comments didn’t go over especially well with some of Rivers’ former players. Both Patrick Beverley and Kendrick Perkins (the latter of whom deleted his tweet) came to their former coach’s defense — with Beverley, in particular, going after Redick. Rivers’ son and another one of his ex-players, Austin Rivers, also chimed in and said he disagreed with what Redick had to say while making it a point to stress that he thought Beverley’s tweet was off-base, as well.
This Man Doc actually saved your career. Started you when no one else wanted 2. And u retire go on TV and say that. @jj_redick
“In terms of accountability, your best years in the NBA were when you played for him and the Clippers… It’s just very ironic and kinda weird that you have this energy towards him.”
While Redick didn’t respond to Rivers or Perkins, he did have something to say to Beverley, who unsurprisingly fired right back.
Pat my guy I had a four year offer with player option for the same money to be a starter for a different team. FOH “saved my career”. https://t.co/5lXowm2j8e
Engagement tradition in the United States largely around the ring as an outward symbol of commitment, traditionally displayed as a singular diamond. Though the diamond engagement ring technically dates back to the 1400s in Rome, a De Beers ad campaign in 1947 that declared, “Diamonds are forever,” equated diamonds with marriage in our collective psyches for the better part of the last century.
For some grooms, the size of the “rock” is also a status symbol, showing either how much you can afford or how much of a sacrifice you’re willing to make for your bride.
But as one man found out when he tried to upgrade his wife’s engagement ring, the size of the diamond isn’t what some women value at all.
A Reddit user shared a photo of a woman’s hand with a small, simple diamond ring on her left ring finger.
“7 yrs ago, she said ‘yes’ to me with this $500 fruity pebble of a diamond when I was BROKE-broke,” the post reads. I make $200k now. I surprised her yesterday with an upgrade for Valentine’s Day, but she said RETURN IT, that ‘anything else would be a downgrade’ because of what this little dot means to her 🥲.”
“So I am returning this $8k upgrade and I’m taking her to Korea and Japan this winter instead for the same price ❤,” the person added.
Now, there’s nothing wrong with someone wanting a different ring once they have the money to afford one, but the fact that her original $500 engagement ring was more valuable to her than an $8,000 diamond is tugging at people’s heartstrings.
“Brother you’ve found a hell of diamond, I ain’t talking about them rocks,” shared one commenter.
“I’m with her there, the first one is lovely and means something. The second ones are… a bit much for a lot of people, but then I hate diamonds, so maybe I’m biased. Memories are worth far more than a common rock IMO. Enjoy your trip!” added another.
“I’ve got almost the same story,” added another. “Hubby and I were broke when he asked me to marry him. We picked out my ring together. The set included a wedding bank and cost $275. We’ve been married 38 years. Several times, he’s asked me if I want a different ring. I always say no. This ring is perfect!”
One woman’s drove home the true value of a “cheap” ring with a story about her late husband:
“My husband and I got ‘temp’ rings that were $80 and eloped with the idea that on our 5 year anniversary we would renew our vows, get ‘real’ rings and have a ‘real’ wedding.
Unfortunately he passed away in 2017. I cherish my silly little temp ring. It’s the one he placed on my finger and I will love it forever. Even when the tech at the nail salon snickers about it. Even though the stone has cracked and I don’t know how to fix it. This is MY ring that HE gave me I will love it with my whole heart just as I did him.
It’s not the ring, it’s the person who gave it, that makes it worth cherishing.
She cherishes you.”
It’s a good reminder that the real value of an item is not how much it costs but how much it means and that engagement rings don’t have to be fancy or expensive to fulfill their purpose.
You’ll have to find something new to watch during your lunch break on Mondays. Beginning with this past Sunday’s season 11 premiere, HBO isn’t posting full-length Last Week Tonight segments on YouTube until Thursday.
“I know I usually share a link to our main story here on Mondays, but HBO has decided they’re going to wait until Thursday to post them to YouTube from now on,” host John Oliver explained on X. “I hope they change their mind, but until then, you can see our piece about the Supreme Court on HBO, on MAX, and on YouTube in a few days.” Last Week Tonight, Plus A Few Extra Days.
A spokesperson for HBO confirmed the business decision to Variety, writing, “When Last Week Tonight With John Oliver premiered on HBO, the convenience of watching on Max did not exist so YouTube allowed flexible viewing for the main story as well as promotional exposure. We are now delaying that availability and hope those fans choose to watch the entire show on Max.”
I know I usually share a link to our main story here on Mondays, but HBO has decided they’re going to wait until Thursday to post them to YouTube from now on. I hope they change their mind, but until then, you can see our piece about the Supreme Court on HBO, on MAX, and on…
Last Week Tonight — which recently won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for something like the 47th year in a row — airs Sunday nights on HBO at 11 p.m.
How big is Sydney Sweeney right now? So big that no one seems to mind that she’s second-billed in the latest comic book movie bomb. Earlier this year, the actress — whose rom-com, Anyone But You, will almost certainly greatly outperform her Marvel-Sony picture, Madame Web — officially became Hot Ones famous. Now she’s adding SNL to her oeuvre.
Per Variety, Sweeney will lord over the late night sketch show’s March 2 episode. It will be her SNL debut, though it will be the third time for the night’s musical guest, Kacey Musgraves. During her monologue, Sweeney may mention Madame Web, though she’ll probably talk up Immaculate, her forthcoming wacko nun horror pic, instead.
The following week, on March 9, brings back someone who’s already hosted the show twice, in 2008 and 2012. That would be Josh Brolin, who may spend his monologue reading one of the poems he wrote for a behind-the-scenes book for his next movie, Dune: Part Two, in which he brings back barking House Atreides weapons master Gurney Halleck. Brolin will be joined by no less than Ariana Grande, touting her new album Eternal Sunshine.
Meanwhile this weekend sees SNL welcoming back someone who’s never been on the show, but only because he was fired over racist and bigoted jokes he’d made in the past. That’s right, it’s Shane Gillis, who it was recently revealed has a history of bringing two Holocaust deniers onto his podcast. But hey, at least there will be more Sweeney and fellow Hot Ones alum Brolin.
If you want to go to Gunna’s Bittersweet Tour, tickets go on sale Friday, February 23 at 10 AM local time at livenation.com. If you happen to have a Citi card, though, you can access presale tickets beginning Wednesday, February 21 at 10 AM local time at citientertainment.com.
The Bittersweet Tour will be Gunna’s first tour since being released from Fulton County jail in late 2022. You may notice that Los Angeles and New York are among the major cities without tour stops; Gunna already performed in both for his Gift and Curse shows in 2023. You can see the full tour dates below.
Gunna’s Bittersweet Tour Dates
05/04 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
05/06 — Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
05/08 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
05/10 — Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory
05/12 — Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
05/16 — Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
05/18 — San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
05/21 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
05/24 — Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
05/25 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
05/28 — Nashville, TN @ Nashville Municipal Auditorium
05/29 — Charlotte, NC @ Bojangles’ Coliseum
06/01 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
06/02 — Philadelphia, PA @ Roots Picnic Festival *
06/06 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
06/09 — Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
06/11 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
* festival date, without Flo Milli
Live Nation
Gunna is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
It’s been a little over a month since thousands of people made the renowned yearly pilgrimage to the wildest rave in Mexico, Day Zero. Launched in Tulum in celebration of the end of the Mayan calendar in 2012 by Damian Lazarus, Day Zero Tulum has paved the way for the region to become an international electronic music destination while staying connected to Mexican culture (both modern and Indigenous).
As the first international festival in Mexico to create a stage purely for Mexican artists, Day Zero is balances a deep respect for the history of the Mayan people and a love of modern hedonism, sitting at the apex of what a rave can and should be.
On January 12th, the jungles of Tulum were soundtracked from sunset to sunrise by revolutionary sound selectors and artists, including founder Damian Lazarus, Black Coffee, DJ Tennis, Seth Troxler, Acid Pauli, Skream, WhoMadewho, and more. Beyond the music, attendees were able to explore cenotes, immersive art installations, Cirque-style performers hanging from the trees and dancing through the crowd, and traverse physical and spiritual realms through ancient Mayan rituals.
Take an inside look at Day Zero’s cultivation of musical and spiritual connection with this eclectic collection of photos.
Gunna has announced the dates for his first tour since leaving jail. After securing his release with a plea deal in early 2023, Gunna released a new album, A Gift And A Curse, which helped launch him back into the spotlight. From there, he performed his first two shows in Los Angeles and New York, aided by opener Flo Milli. And now, he and Flo Milli are taking off on a full tour, buoyed by the proof of concept from those two concerts.
How Much Are Tickets For Gunna’s Bittersweet Tour?
Until the tickets go on sale on Friday, February 23, there’s no telling just how much they’ll be, but they are likely to be in line with the prices for the Gift and Curse shows in LA and New York. Those were from around $80 to a couple hundred, not including the VIP tickets. So, you can probably expect to pay about that much for tour tickets, as well. You can find more information at livenation.com. See the tour dates below.
Gunna’s Bittersweet Tour Dates
05/04 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
05/06 — Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre
05/08 — Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
05/10 — Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory
05/12 — Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
05/16 — Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater
05/18 — San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
05/21 — Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
05/24 — Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
05/25 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
05/28 — Nashville, TN @ Nashville Municipal Auditorium
05/29 — Charlotte, NC @ Bojangles’ Coliseum
06/01 — Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway
06/02 — Philadelphia, PA @ Roots Picnic Festival *
06/06 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
06/09 — Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
06/11 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
* festival date, without Flo Milli
Live Nation
Gunna is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.Gunna is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Spring is coming up, with the first official day of the new season being March 19. That means summer is coming, which means festival season is near. In recent months, fests have been unveiling their lineups, and we have another one today (February 20): Baja Beach Fest.
The 2024 edition of the annual event is set to go down from August 9 to 11 in Rosarito Beach, Mexico (which is barely across the border and just over a three-hour drive from Los Angeles, for reference). Headlining the three-day, 18-plus, reggaeton- and Latin-focused fest are Rauw Alejandro, Peso Pluma, Fuerza Regida, and Kali Uchis. Becky G, Yandel, Mora, Jhayco, Sech, Latin Mafia, Xavi, Jowell Y Randy, De La Ghetto, Alvaro Diaz, Snow The Product, and more.
When it comes to passes, prospective attendees can currently join a waitlist via the Baja Beach Fest website. Their are four tiers of three-day pass: 3-Day GA at $459, 3-Day GA+ at $629, 3-Day VIP at $959, and 3-Day La Playa at $2,059, with no hidden fees attached to any of those prices.
The beachside fest has a lot to offer beyond the music as a press release notes, “During the festival, the town comes alive with merchants, surfing, ATV riding, horseback riding, and other beach activities, street food, and more, creating a party atmosphere that extends for blocks in either direction.”
If you didn’t notice, the US is in the middle of yet another beer boom. There are currently nearly 10,000 breweries in the United States. That’s up from just under 3,500 only ten years ago. That’s a pretty massive change in only a decade. Myriad cities and states are leading the way in terms of number of breweries and quality of beer.
One of the best for both — and an OG in the whole craft beer scene — is Oregon. The Pacific Northwest state is home to more than 300 breweries. While there are a handful of states with more, it’s difficult to beat the overall appeal of the Beaver State for rabid beer fans. Not only does the state host breweries and brewhouses but it’s also known for its hop-growing prowess in the Willamette Valley and other areas. And, of course, it’s got an endless supply of beer lovers.
Not only is Portland’s Von Ebert Brewing an outstanding, award-winning brewery, but it’s also home to a restaurant — starring hand-tossed pizzas, smash burgers, and even house-made truffle parm chips.
Back to the beer — Von Ebert is well-known for its Northwest IPA, pilsner, and hazy IPA. On top of that, the brewery makes a trio of Italian-style pilsners and has myriad seasonal and limited-edition brews as well. While the OG location is in Portland’s famous downtown neighborhood “The Pearl,” there are four different Von Ebert locations in the metro area.
What to drink:
No trip to Von Ebert is complete without a pint of its award-winning Volatile Substance IPA. This 6.9% ABV banger boasts flavors like berries, citrus peels, and dank, resinous, pleasantly bitter pine.
When it comes to Oregon-based breweries, there are none more well-known than Deschutes. The Bend, Oregon-based brewery’s story began in 1988 when Gary Fish opened a small brewpub. He named it after the river that flows through the city. While there is a Portland location, if you’re going to get the real experience, you need to visit the Bend spot. At the Bend Public House, you’ll find all of your favorite Deschutes beers as well as limited-edition, seasonal, and Bend-only brews. You can also dine in small plates, soups, salads, and all of your favorite pub fare.
What to drink:
After you’ve enjoyed a Mirror Pond Pale Ale or Black Butter Porter on draft, we suggest trying something you can only get at the Deschutes Public House in Bend like Bachelor Bitter. This classic English-style bitter is known for its mix of caramel malts and British hops.
Located in the heart of Willamette Valley, Wolves & People is a farmhouse-style brewery that’s focused on wild, farmhouse, and wood-aged beer styles. If you’re a fan of a more rustic beer style, this brewery is a can’t-miss during your Oregon beer tour. There’s a beer garden when the weather is nice, but there are always snacks like uncured salami, Oregon chevre cheese, jerky, popcorn, and rosemary chips. There are also fifteen rotating taps featuring outstanding, complex beers.
What to drink:
If you visit Wolves & People, you must try one of its wild beers. We suggest Wild Queen, a 4.7% hoppy Saison known for its spicy, funky, floral flavors.
Opened in 2007, Double Mountain is both a brewery as well as a cidery. While its original location is Hood River, it has other locations in Woodstock and Overlook. Stop into the downtown Hood River brewery for their selection of appetized, sandwiches, and award-winning pizza paired with juicy IPAs, Kolsch-style beers, West Coast IPAs, pilsners, and other beer styles depending on the season.
On top of that, they also have a selection of ciders (if you’re into that sort of thing).
What to drink:
The way we see it, there’s no wrong time of year for a Kolsch-style beer. Double Mountain Kölsch is an unfiltered fruity, malty, crisp, lightly hoppy beer for all seasons.
You might know the name Tillamook because of the famous cheese that comes from this Oregon city. But maybe you should know the town because of de Garde Brewing. It’s one of the only breweries in the US to use spontaneous fermentation starring wild yeasts. This is the place to be if you enjoy wild ales. The beers from de Garde are oak-matured from between six months to more than five years. Stop into the tasting room for pints and bottles to go. It might not be as over-the-top as some of the other breweries, but for fans of traditional, funky, tart wild ales, this is a can’t-miss stop on your Oregon tour.
What to drink:
If you like wild ales, you can drink anything from de Garde and you’ll be more than happy. We suggest grabbing a bottle of its Petria Réserve. This fruity, tart, funky wild ale with made with Riesling grapes and matured for a full four years in oak casks.
Like Deschutes, Wayfinder Beer is fairly well-known in the craft beer world nationally. While some breweries are known for their IPA prowess, Wayfinder is all about the lagers. The brewery is centered on highlighting contemporary and traditional lager techniques to create award-winning beers. The pub has delicious foods like banh mi fries, a schnitzel sandwich, steak frites, and even a vegan sausage plate. Beer choices include pilsners, Vienna-style lagers, Czech-style black lagers, and more.
What to drink:
If you’re going to drink one beer at Wayfinder, make it one of its classic, European-style lagers. We suggest Hell, it’s Helles lagerbier. This award-winning beer is crisp, light, thirst-quenching, and filled with floral, earthy Noble hops.
You might know Astoria, Oregon as the setting for the 80s classic The Goonies, but it’s also home to one of the state’s best breweries. When you visit, you’ll be treated to a massive building featuring the Downstairs Pub, Upstairs, and the Lovell Taproom. All of this in a 1920s-era building that formerly held a Chevy dealership. Downstairs features a huge menu with everything from burgers to chicken sandwiches to albacore fish and chips to poutine.
Upstairs is all about the pizza and, while every spot has taps, the Lovell Taproom is the place to try seasonal favorites and unique limited-edition brews.
What to drink:
We love a good West Coast pilsner. If you venture to Fort George, grab a pint of Scatter Plot featuring Mittlefruh, Mosaic, and Citra hops. It gets its sweet, malty backbone from the use of Rahr Pils, GW 2Row, and Weyermann Carafoam malt.
This popular central Oregon brewery is based on the idea that you can make contemporary beer using the same traditional brewing techniques mixed with Champagne and wine processes to create something truly unique. Its beers are all-natural, made with spontaneous fermentation using wild yeast, and are known for their funky, yeasty, tart, sour flavor profile.
Visit the on-site tap room to sample their naturally carbonated Saisons, golden ales, sour ales, and wild ales.
What to drink:
You can’t go wrong with anything from The Ale Apothecary, but we suggest trying Little Star. This Saison was fermented in stainless steel tanks before being barrel matured with heather and Brettanomyces before being can-conditioned with cane sugar.
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