Mannequin Pussy dropped their new single, “Nothing Like,” today — and treated fans to a new batch of tour dates for Europe. The song opens with dreamy vocals and a hypnotic drum beat. Then, in the first chorus, the instrumental shifts, embracing the rock vibes. As it turns out, the shifting psychedelic nature is what they were going for.
“Originally inspired by a stoned-out night 6 years ago spent watching an episode of Buffy The Vampire Slayer in which Buffy is forced to kill her lover, Angel, before he destroys the world,” the band’s lead singer, Marisa Dabice, shared in a statement. “The song existed in fragments until it finally met its final form last year.”
Tickets for the band’s European leg will be part of their I Got Heaven Tour, titled after their new album which drops in March. More information, including on additional North American shows, can be found here.
Check out “Nothing Like” above. Below, find the band’s full list of European stops.
Mannequin Pussy 2024 Tour Dates
05/30 — Barcelona, ES @ Primavera Festival
06/01 — Linz, AU @ SBAM Festival
06/02 — Mannheim, DE @ Maifeld Derby Festival
06/04 — Paris, FR @ Le Petit Bain
06/05 — Lille, FR @ L’Aeronef
06/06 — Brussels, BE @ TRIX
06/07 — Hilvarenbeek, NL @ Best Kept Secret Festival
06/08 — Porto, PT @ Primavera Festival
06/11 — Berlin, DE @ Cssiopeia
06/12 — Hamburg, DE @ Molotow Club
06/13 — Cologne, DE @ MTC
06/15 — Brighton, UK @ Chalk
06/16 — Bristol, UK @ Strange Brew
06/18 — Glasgow, UK @ King Tuts
06/19 — Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms
06/20 — London, UK @ Scala
06/21 — Southampton, UK @ Joiners
06/30 — Manchester, UK @ Outbreak Festival
08/23 — Reading, UK @ Reading Festival
08/25 — Leeds, UK @ Leeds Festival
I Got Heaven is out 3/1 via Epitaph. Find more information here.
Kung Fu Panda has been a beloved franchise since its first installment in 2008. There’s a reason it’s one of Dreamworks’ most beloved films, and that’s because it has cute animals and there is no sign of a tiny baby wearing a suit, which can be off-putting to some.
The film series follows a fluffy yet clumsy panda named Po who learns to harness his potential as a martial arts master. Kung Fu Panda 2 and Kung Fu Panda 3 were released in 2011 and 2016 respectively, and now it’s time for some more panda punches.
The fourth film in the franchise was announced in the summer of 2022, and it was confirmed the original gang would be back for some more shenanigans, including Jack Black as Po, the main panda himself, along with some new voices. Even though the Kung Fu universe has expanded into three TV shows, four short films, and a handful of specials, this will be the first time the gang has reunited on the big screen since 2016. Here is everything you need to know about Kung Fu Panda 4.
Plot
After the events of the third film, Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, aka he wants to retire from all this fighting nonsense. To do so, that means he needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior, so plans to train a new kung fu apprentice who will take his spot.
However, things can never be easy, and Po encounters a mysterious new shapeshifting bad guy called The Chameleon who conjures villains from the past to harness their powers and bring Po down.
Director Mike Mitchell stated that the film is a “love letter” to the first film in the franchise. He also revealed that past Kung Fu masters Tigress, Monkey, Crane, Mantis, and Viper, known collectively as the “Furious Five” will make appearances in the film and that they are “off on their own individual missions.”
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Cast
The fourth installment brings back Black as Poe, the world’s favorite SKADOOSH-ing panda, in addition to some new voices, including Viola Davis. Davis will portray a new shape-shifting chameleon who is bound to have some tricks up her scaley sleeves. Comedian Awkwafina will portray Zhen, a new fox character in the Kung Fu Panda universe.
The fun doesn’t stop there: The stacked cast also includes Jackie Chan, Angelina Jolie, Seth Rogen, Ke Huy Quan, Dustin Hoffman, Bryan Cranston, James Hong, and Ian McShane.
Having children can present challenges that you may not always think about until it presents itself. Parents spend time preparing for a baby by baby proofing the house to make sure there’s nothing dangerous that a newly exploring baby could get into. But when they become toddlers the focus shifts slightly to making the home more accessible to their little curious minds.
One mom decided that she would create a “Montessori-inspired” living space for her home to cater to her daughter’s development. Roxan posted a video on social media showing how her home is set up with smaller versions of things in order to make sure her toddler can reach them. Cereal dispensers are on a small shelf that comes to the toddler’s hip. There’s tiny sink and soap dispenser so she can wash her hands and brush her teeth. Even the coat rack is down on the little girl’s level.
The caption on the video reads in part, “Setting up a Montessori-inspired spaces at home helps your child learn and do things independently. Creating a special spot in a closet or drawer with reachable items allows them to practice everyday tasks by themselves. These prepared spaces not only promote independence but also boost confidence, making your child feel valued and included. Everything at Kalia’s height and everything in its own place ensures easy access to all her needs.Encouraging age-appropriate tasks fosters important life skills. Children thrive when they can do things on their own.”
Parents in the comments were impressed with Roxan’s system but expressed how expensive it looks to be. The mom pointed out that these are things you can do without going out and buying expensive play kitchens to convert.
“No need for extra furniture. Get creative with what you have, like using stools to reach the bathroom sink or placing utensils and snacks in lower cabinets. Simple adjustments can go a long way in making your home more accessible for your child,” Roxan explains to another mom.
But for those who think this is extremely expensive to do, while the mom doesn’t point it out, she has most of the items linked in her bio and people may be surprised at how affordable most of the things are. If you’re curious at how a Montessori-inspired house could work, check out the video below.
For many of us, those elusive zzz’s keep getting harder and harder to catch. Hence why everywhere you look there seem to be new “hacks” for getting a good night’s sleep—especially on TikTok, where “sleepy girl mocktails” currently reign supreme.
But unlike most viral elixir recipes, this trick for falling asleep fast is actually doctor approved.
Dr. Kunal Sood, who is a TikTok celebrity in his own right with 2.2 millions followers, revealed that finally getting some long awaited shuteye might come down to a super simple breathing exercise.
In a clip posted to his page, Dr. Sood breaks down what’s known as resonance frequency breathing, which involves slowing your breathing down to around 3-7 breaths per minute.
This type of breathing is accomplished by “inhaling and exhaling for a count of five,” Dr. Sood explains, adding that this activity “activates the parasympathetic nervous system,” which helps us relax enough to fall asleep.
The doctor also stated that “there is even research which shows that practicing resonance frequency breathing can reduce your anxiety and improve your cognitive performance,”a claim upheld by The National Institutes of Health which states: “Self-training in resonance breathing lowers stress, blood pressure and improves mood.”
Resonance frequency breathing is very similar to the popular 4-7-8 breathing technique, where you inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 7 seconds, and exhale for 8 seconds. Both seem to uphold the concept that breath can be the key to our relaxation, thanks to the physiological processes it conjures up.
Research has shown that different emotional states are linked with different forms of breathing, and that following the breathing patterns associated with those emotions causes you to actually feel the corresponding emotion. Breathing in a relaxed way therefore sends a signal to the brain saying that it’s time to relax. Though you could you either resonance breathing as described by Dr. Sood, or 4-7-8 breathing, or some other variation, a good rule of thumb is to lengthen your exhales, as that’s when your heart rate slows down.
We all know that getting good sleep is vital for our wellbeing, and while it might seem like we need to go to extremes or buy whatever’s trending on the subject, it’s nice to know that oftentimes our body is already well equipped to help us. Sometimes, it really is as easy as taking a breath.
A mother in Missouri has found a way to maximize date night with her husband. She left a note for her babysitter, giving her options to make more side cash by completing small tasks around the home.
The goal was to have a night out and to return to a cleaner and better-organized home. It makes sense. Most of the time, babysitters just sit around while the kid sleeps, so why not make their time more productive and profitable?
Katrina Ivan, a science teacher, posted the list she sent her babysitter on TikTok and the video received over 1.5 million views.
“You are more than welcome to hang out and watch TV all night, but if you want to make some extra $, these jobs are up for grabs,” Katrina wrote to her babysitter, a senior in high school whom she’s known for 4 years.
When the babysitter saw the list, she was excited to get to work and started cleaning the windows 10 minutes after Katrina and her husband left the house. Katrina realized her plan was working when she saw her cleaning the windows through her Ring camera. “She was like, ‘Heck ya!’ and got to work right away,” Katrina told Today.com. “I left all the supplies out for her so she didn’t have to feel weird hunting around for things.”
By the end of the night, the babysitter was able to clean the mirrors and windows, organize the toys, vacuum the couch and scrub and organize the silverware drawer.
“I think this is a great opportunity for your babysitter. You’re giving a choice, and I love that,” Lisa B wrote in the comments on the video. “This is a great idea!! Sometimes it’s boring to just to sit and watch TV. This makes time go by quicker and sometimes it’s things I would do to help,” Del added.
Most commenters applauded Katrina’s idea, although some thought she could pay a little better.
“I think $10 is too cheap for some of these tasks considering the amount of work/size of the mess,” Liz wrote. In a follow-up video, Katrina broke down the money she paid the babysitter that night.
Replying to @LISA B │✨ what i’m learning ✨ #greenscreen
Katrina agreed that the prices could go up a bit. “I’ll definitely be restructuring the prices to make this more fair in the future,” she wrote. However, she added that she paid the babysitter $75 for the night just to watch her 2-year-old son, who was asleep most of the time.
All in all, the sitter made $28.75 an hour, tax-free. Not bad at all.
In another follow-up, Katrina interviewed the babysitter, who said she enjoyed making some extra money. “That sounds great,” she said.
What questions do you have for the newly famous babysitter? She’s along for the ride, and enjoys the spotlight. Loving the money, and crushing the jobs we leave for her. Sorry friends, but she’s not available to book-this kid is wayyy to busy between date night babysitting for us, earning perfect grades, being involved in a zillion after school activiites, and taking night time Fire/EMS classes at night so she can start her CAREER fresh out of high school. Do I sound a little proud?!?
What questions do you have for the newly famous babysitter? She’s along for the ride, and enjoys the spotlight. Loving the money, and crushing the jobs we leave for her. Sorry friends, but she’s not available to book-this kid is wayyy to busy between date night babysitting for us, earning perfect grades, being involved in a zillion after school activiites, and taking night time Fire/EMS classes at night so she can start her CAREER fresh out of high school. Do I sound a little proud?!? #sorrynotsorry #sillyinterview #babysitter #bestbabysitter #sidequests #meetmybabysitter #cheers #toddlermom #momlife
Every Gen Xer and baby boomer remembers how big of a deal “We Are the World” was when it came out in 1985. The USA for Africa project brought together dozens of the era’s most famous musicians to record the song, which raised millions of dollars in aid for famine-stricken Ethiopia and became an anthem for the global fight against hunger. (A painfully cheesy anthem by modern standards, but this was the 80s, after all. Cheese was the order of the day.)
The music video was filmed during the studio recording of the song, showing superstars like Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Cindy Lauper, Tina Turner, Stevie Wonder, Kenny Rogers, Kenny Loggins and more. And up until now, that felt like the story—these musicians all got together to record the song, they did, it was epic, the end.
Lionel Richie serves as the main storyteller in the documentary, which is fitting since he was one of the main orchestrators of the project. He and Michael Jackson wrote the song—which is an entire story in and of itself. They thought they had plenty of time, and then they learned they needed to have it written and ready to record by the following week. There was a fight at Michael Jackson’s house between his dog and his talking bird during the songwriting process. At another one point, MJ’s enormous pet snake got lost and scared the bejeezus out of Lionel Richie by knocking over some albums and hissing behind him.
Richie talks glowingly about Jackson’s incredible talents, but Richie deserves a shout out as well for his energy and endurance. “We Are the World” was recorded overnight and into the morning after the American Music Awards ended. That night, Richie served as the host of the AMAs, performed two songs there, won multiple awards during the ceremony, and then hightailed it to A&M Studios to record “We Are the World,” which he co-wrote. And on top of all of that, he served as a handler of sorts for the multiple personalities who were there in that room, keeping everyone on task and focused without being heavy-handed about it. It’s genuinely impressive to witness.
But seeing how these big musicians acted when they were all in a room together is the most delightful part of the documentary. Quincy Jones had put up a handwritten sign telling everyone to “Leave your ego at the door.” Easier said than done in a group like that, but at the same time, these huge stars were starstruck themselves. We see it over and over again, these household names giddy over meeting their idols, feeling shy around one another, being nervous about their solos and other evidences of oh-so-obvious humanness.
Huey Lewis describes how his legs shook when it came time to sing his solo part—which was originally supposed to go to Prince, who never showed. Diana Ross went up to Daryl Hall and asked for his autograph, telling him she was his biggest fan, prompting the whole group to start signing one another’s music. They all spontaneously sang “Day-O” to Harry Belafonte to celebrate him, as it was his advocacy that had initially prompted the project. Seeing how much these artists admired one another is really sweet.
But there were some snags along the way, too, which are equally interesting to watch play out. At one point, Stevie Wonder tried to insert some lyrics in Swahili into the song, which prompted country singer Waylon Jennings to bail on the whole project, reportedly saying, “No good old boy sings in Swahili.” (The idea was nixed anyway, as Swahili isn’t spoken in Ethiopia and, as Bob Geldof pointed out, they weren’t singing to the people they were helping, but rather to the people who had the means to give.)
Bob Dylan appears to be completely out of it through much of the night—a fact that has led to plenty of stoner jokes over the years. But by the end, we see that Dylan was just completely out of his element in a room full of genuine singers, and it took Stevie Wonder literally mimicking him to get Dylan to feeling comfortable performing his part in the song.
The whole documentary is worth a watch to witness the creative chaos of the process, the drama that inevitably comes up when big personalities get together and the bonds that were built through this heartfelt project. Leveraging fame and utilizing art to save lives was a beautiful idea, and seeing it all come together is really something.
“The Greatest Night in Pop” can be seen on Netflix. Highly recommend.
Remember when everything you did was considered “cheugy” by some kid in 8th grade that was carrying around a Hydro Flask covered in stickers dressed like a girl from the early 90s? Millennials remember and they’re not quite ready to let it go. Turns out those cute little honey badgers people born in the mid 80s to early 90s gave birth to are giving Gen Z a run for their money.
The term honey badger was lovingly bestowed upon Gen Alpha by a therapist on TikTok, ThatPsychNP, that noticed their fearless take-no-crap attitude coupled with “feral empathy.” It seems they’ve taken to making the Gen Zers feel a bit old and out of place, much like Gen Z did to Millennials.
This shift in in the generational dynamic has those barely over the age of 20 seeking an alliance with the very people they used to make fun of. My how the tides have changed in such a short amount of time.
“I’ve been trying to figure out what a skibidi toilet is on Youtube for the past 45 minutes. I still can’t comprehend it,” TikTok user Bacteriababy reveals. “I could not tell you one thing. I have not and never will use the term ‘gyatt’ unironically in a sentence and I also found out during my deep dive that apparently using the word ‘slay’ isn’t cool. That’s gross, that’s cringy.”
This is the moment that Millennials have been waiting for as they rub their hands together laughing. Or at least that’s the image that comes to mind because who does Gen Z think birthed those little Sour Patch Kids? If they were truly hoping to form an alliance with the older generation, the response from Millennials surely popped any hope for that dream.
“Generation Fortnite Battle Pass would like the aid and assistance from Millennials,” Mario Mirante responds, complete with ominous music by way of Mozart’s Lacrimosa. “I thought we were so cringey with out Disney adult behavior, our avocado toast, our zooms our pauses. A little worried are you, about Gen Alpha?”
Millennials might just be gen zs friend after all :/ #millennial #millennials #genz #genzhumor #genzvsmillenial #genalpha #gay #lgbt
Comments under both videos hilariously play into the friendly feud, reiterating that Millennials will be of no help as their honey badgers humble their older counterparts.
“I’ve been called choogy far too much for an alliance. I’ve entered my villain mode,” one person writes.
“My kids are Gen Alpha. Gen Z should be scared. I’ve been training these kids for years,” another commenter writes.
“I remember Millennials being excited to band together with Gen Z to make the world a better place and y’all just bullied us instead,” someone cries.
stitch with @bacteriababy It’s too late for an Alliance Gen Z… Good luck
“Imagine an army of Gen Alpha marching towards Gen Z, singing skibidi toilet in unison…,” another person writes.
“We are the parents of Gen Alpha. We created an army that cannot be stopped,” someone laughs.
Yikes, sorry Gen Z, it seems you’re on your own with this battle. You teased the parents of your enemy and now they’ve trained them to show no mercy so hide your sticker covered Hydro Flasks and put on your big kid pants. They’re coming and their Millennial parents are cheering them on. But first, coffee.
Netflix’s Top 10 is always a fun mixed bag of content. The list consistently features long-lost crime comedies or newly beloved legal dramas that get a second chance at life. You never know what random forgotten movie you’re going to discover, and that’s the beauty of the chaos.
The latest series to climb up the list is Alexander: The Making Of A God, though it’s a bit different than other titles. The series blends gruesome re-enactments with real-life interviews with experts to look at the astounding and complex life of Alexander the Great.
Here is the official synopsis:
You’ve likely heard of Alexander the Great – the warrior prince who became a legendary Hellenic ruler of most of the known Western world. However, Alexander: The Making of a God recounts the historical icon’s conquests in a new way, using contemporary accounts and fact-based archaeology, much of which is based on ongoing excavations being undertaken by Greek archeologist Calliope Limneos-Papakosta in Alexandria, Egypt, the city that Alexander the Great founded.
While the series consists of six episodes, it only covers just a fraction of Alexander’s mysterious life, meaning there could be more seasons on the way. However, Netflix has not confirmed that a second season has been ordered, and it will likely be some time until we know the future of the series.
For now, you can watch Alexander: The Making of a God on Netflix. Check out the trailer below:
Taylor Swift has reportedly sent a cease-and-desist to a college student named Jack Sweeney, who has become known for tracking celebrity jets online. According to The Washington Post, Swift’s team gave him the legal warning in December to stop posting her plane’s location on social media.
Sweeney has been running accounts for years that use both public data from the Federal Aviation Administration and volunteers who follow the celebrity planes based on their broadcast signals. While Swift is not the only one he tracks, she does want him to stop.
The publication noted that Swift’s reported letter came from the law firm Venable, stating that she would “have no choice but to pursue any and all legal remedies” if the “stalking and harassing behavior” does not stop.
WaPo also added that the letter details that Swift and her family reportedly view Sweeney’s accounts as causing “direct and irreparable harm, as well as emotional and physical distress,” due to the “constant state of fear for her personal safety.”
“While this may be a game to you, or an avenue that you hope will earn you wealth or fame, it is a life-or-death matter for our Client,” the lawyer, Katie Wright Morrone, added in the letter, citing that there is “no legitimate interest in or public need for this information, other than to stalk, harass, and exert dominion and control.”
Today (February 6), Usher revealed his post-Super Bowl plans. Starting in August, Usher will hit the road for his PastPresent Future Tour. Given the sheer amount of time his residency was extended due to demand, tickets for the 24-date run are sure to sell out fast. So, when will fans have the chance to secure tickets?
When Do Tickets For Usher’s ‘Past Present Future Tour’ Come Out?
In the caption of Usher’s announcement post on Instagram, he revealed that tickets for his Past Present Future Tour will go on sale as early as Friday, February 9. Beginning at 10 a.m. local time, Usher’s fan presale will launch via Live Nation. The Past Present Future Tour public sale will start on Monday, February 12, at 10 a.m. local time. Find more information here.
Usher’s Past Present Future Tour dates
08/20 — Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
08/24 — Baltimore, MD @ CFG Bank Arena
08/27 — Boston, MA @ TD Garden
08/30 — Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
09/02 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
09/03 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
09/06 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
09/07 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
09/12 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
09/17 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
09/21 — Los Angeles, CA @ Intuit Dome
09/22 — Los Angeles, CA @ Intuit Dome
09/28 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
09/29 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
10/04 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/07 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center ATX
10/11 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
10/12 — Miami, FL @ Kaseya Center
10/17 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
10/18 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
10/22 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
10/26 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
10/28 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
10/29 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
Usher’s Past Present Future Tour poster
Coming Home is out 2/9 via Mega/Gamma. Find more information here.
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