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HBO hasn’t given us positive signals on a second Mare Of Easttown season yet, but to be fair, HBO is soon giving us Kate Winslet in The Regime instead. If, however, you are jonesing for another murder mystery set in Pennsylvania with a complicated cop on the case, then American Rust does have you covered. The series, which initially developed at USA Network but debuted on Showtime, will now be popping over to Amazon for its second round.

In the series’ first outing, chameleon-esque Dumb and Dumber star Jeff Daniels leaned into his dramatic side to unravel a homicide in a Rust Belt town. The mystery happened to overlap with his personal life, too, given that the primary suspect happened to be the daughter of his lady love. He struggled to make the right call and could accurately be described as “compromised,” yet he was also surrounded by an entire town full of moral ambiguity. Let’s get down to business about what is on tap for the show’s sophomore effort:

Plot

American Rust, by its very title, suggests the decayed state of the American Dream (as set in a steel town) as it’s bogged down by the past. The story was originally written by author Phillipp Meyers in the acclaimed same-named novel. Daniels stepped up as Del Harris, the local police chief, whose day-to-day lawman grind is anything but peaceful. The second season is expected to move past the subject matter of the book into uncharted territory.

As viewers remember, the first season did not end with a tidy resolution. Del had been investigating the death of an ultra-corrupt cop, and in the process, he ended up committing a triple homicide of his own in the season finale. (Well, that took a turn…)

Before this happened, Del’s love interest’s son, Billy, was revealed to be innocent of killing drug-dealing cop Steve Novick, with the real killer being Isaac English. Throughout the season, however, Del had found himself torn between his presumed duty and his interests within his personal life, and the situation spiraled with Del ended up taking out Steve’s two drug-dealing partners and an innocent bystander. Not only will this mess probably resurface in the second season, but he also found himself quizzed about his old partner’s demise. Although Del really had nothing to do with that death, he is aware of what happened. Oh, and Billy’s life hangs on the brink after a prison beatdown, which only adds to the tragedy of the entire unjust situation.

Let’s just say that Del will begin the second season awash in the flotsam of his actions and his own collapsed sense of morality, and Billy’s situation will only complicate matters more for Del and Grace.

Cast

In addition to Daniels as Del, the returning ensemble cast should please the existing audience. Maura Tierney will pick back up as Grace Poe, mother to Billy and labor organizer. The rest of the ensemble cast includes Alex Neustaedter as Billy Poe, Mark Pellegrino as Virgil Poe, David Alvarez as Isaac English, Bill Camp as Henry English, Julia Mayorga as Lee English, and Rob Yang as Deputy Steve Park.

Release Date

Amazon is keeping the precise date under wraps, but we do know that 2024 is happening, and the show is expected to surface again on Amazon’s Freevee service.

Trailer

Viewers still await an updated trailer, but if you’ve been on the fence about starting this series, let this gripping teaser entice you.

Every single week, our TV and film experts will list the most important ten streaming selections for you to pop into your queues. We’re not strictly operating upon reviews or accrued streaming clicks (although yes, we’ve scoured the streaming site charts) but, instead, upon those selections that are really worth noticing amid the churning sea of content. There’s a lot out there, after all, and your time is valuable.

TIE: 10. Alexander: The Making Of A God (Docuseries streaming on Netflix)

This series takes a deep dive into the personal life (and conquests, both historical and personal) of Alexander the Great. In the process, expect to see various gruesome reenactments combined with contemporary expert analysis and findings from ongoing excavations by archaeologists. The series is also stirring up plenty of interest by presenting the possibility that the Hellenic ruler had a pair of close friends, including one with whom he might have engaged in a same-sex relationship. Hey, it happens!

TIE: 10. Expats (Amazon Prime series)

Several years ago, who would have known that Paddington villain extraordinaire Nicole Kidman would become a streaming TV queen? Between Big Little Lies, The Undoing, and Nine Perfect Strangers, she was already everywhere on HBO and Hulu, and now, she’s starring in an Amazon Prime series about a group of expatriates whose paths become intertwined in Hong Kong to mysterious effect. Hmm.

9. Wonka (WBD film on VOD & Amazon Prime)

Timothée Chalamet’s mom loved Wonka, and she wasn’t alone. Now, you can watch the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory movie in the privacy of your own home and perhaps sing along. Too much? Life is incredibly short, so don’t miss the chance to grab joy where possible. This film isn’t quite streaming yet on Max, but if you simply cannot wait, it’s available for rent.

8. Anatomy Of A Fall (Madman Films movie on VOD & Amazon Prime)

This French thriller is captivating streamers with the story of a German novelist who is attempting to prove her innocence in the mysterious death of her husband, who fell from a window. That’s not the only suspicious-looking known aspect of this apparent homicide, and as it turns out, details from one of her books make this look not so great either. Who killed Samuel? Oh man, this story takes the case to trial.

7. The Beekeeper ( on VOD & Amazon Prime)

Jason Statham refuses to disappoint viewers who expect a certain kind of movie from him. That is to say, they are all generally absurd action pictures, and someone has got to do them (and do them well). In this selection, Statham is a shadowy government contractor who needs to “protect the hive” by doing one last job. He’s also an actual beekeeper at one point, in addition to being a Beekeeper. Got it? Oh no, you don’t.

6. Griselda (Netflix series)

If you thought Sofia Vergara was solely able to do comedy, you will think differently after watching this series from original Narcos co-creator Doug Miro and Narcos: Mexico executive producer Eric Newman do the thing here. Colombian drug cartel leader Griselda Blanco trafficked billions in cocaine and scared the hell out of Pablo Escobar, and she engaged in a decade-long (at least) tour of terror while operating under 20 aliases ordering dozens of murders. Do not sleep on the details about the investigator who pushed the hardest to not only apprehend Griselda but credit her (cursed) trailblazing, too.

5. The Tourist (BBC One/Stan series streaming on Netflix)

Netflix picked up this title (in the U.S.) after Max streamed the first season (arriving on Netflix as of 2/1). This season, Elliot/”The Man” will travel to Ireland from the unwelcoming Australian Outback after discovering why bad dudes are trying to kill him in violent ways. As it turns out, Elliot was a bad dude, too, but can he make any headway with digging into his past on the Emerald Isle? First, he’ll be drawn into a family feud — the worst kind of feud.

4. Masters Of The Air (Apple TV+ series)

Sadly, Barry Keoghan plays perhaps his most normal character ever in this World War II epic. Still, he’s worth the watch, as is the rest of the ensemble cast in Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks’ latest TV collaboration (other than Band Of Brothers and The Pacific). The aerial fighting scenes are a sobering trip, and there’s plenty of scenes where you will be surprised that Elvis’ voice is no longer coming out of Austin Butler’s mouth, but for the most part, you can likely suspend belief to take in the sweeping story of the real-life missions and bombardments aimed toward taking Nazi Germany down.

3. True Detective (HBO series streaming on Max)

Eventually and hopefully, this season should begin to make sense, but at least viewers can rest assured that a Rust Cohle connection does officially exist in the series now. Frozen horrors have also literally risen from the tundra, and the spiral is back while the cop versions of Jodie Foster and Kali Matthew attempt to figure this madness out. There are other parallels, to the eerie chain of events that arose down in the Carcosa ruins of Louisiana, and although Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson have yet to appear onscreen, they are behind the scenes as executive producers, and their characters can be felt in spirit.

2. Halo (Paramount+ series)

Pablo Schreiber is back as Master Chief, and if he has any say in the matter, there won’t be Sexy Master Chief on display this season. In other words, Master Chief will not be sporting a Pornstache, among other things. Officially, he will be fretting about the changing tide of his war and how to prepare for what he believes is an imminent attack by the Covenant on the most valuable stronghold known to mankind. Can he finally find the Halo, which will either help humanity survive or kill it off forever? Master Chief could use a break.

1. Mr. & Mrs. Smith (Amazon series)

Forget about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s blockbuster movie. This truly inventive reimagining brings several new shades of a “married spy/assassin” story to the table. Donald Glover and Maya Erskine’s spy characters — also named John and Jane Smith — emerge in an arranged marriage, which might be even more of an occupational hazard than the high-risk missions that their job requires. This show turns all expectations of romantic comedy on its head, although yes, there’s both romance and comedy to be found on the scene, along with a show-stopping fart, cameos galore, and tasty action scenes.

If you didn’t like an NFL Playoff game airing exclusively on Peacock this season, then there is good news and bad news: there won’t be one on Peacock next year. But there will reportedly be another Playoff game on a streaming-only platform — this time on Amazon’s Prime Video.

The Wall Street Journal’s Joe Flint reported Friday that Amazon edged out Peacock for the rights to next year’s Playoff game. It will be the first-ever NFL Playoff game on Amazon’s Prime Video, which has been streaming Thursday Night Football games since 2017. But those rights were digital-only and non-exclusive as the NFL still aired the game on network television. That changed starting this season after Prime won the exclusive rights to air Thursday Night Football in an 11-year deal.

Flint wrote that Amazon was reportedly offered the rights to this year’s Wild Card Playoff game instead of Peacock, but passed. Peacock wanted the game again next year but per Flint, Amazon exercised a clause in its Thursday Night Football contract that gave Prime Video first dibs.

There really isn’t a fair comparison of Prime Video to Peacock, considering the former has far more subscribers. But Peacock (under the NBC Universal umbrella) got the bang for its buck for the Playoff game, per Flint, who reported that a subscription analytics firm estimated 2.8 million new subscribers over a three-day period leading up to the Chiefs-Dolphins Wild Card game. The game on Peacock obliterated U.S. streaming records, averaging 23 million viewers.

Peacock costs less money per month to subscribe, but Prime Video at least simulcasted its Thursday Night Football games on the (Amazon-owned) free streaming platform Twitch. It’s unclear whether that will happen for the Playoff game, but it would certainly help as the only places the game is shown on network television is in the local markets for each team.

Since winning the exclusive Thursday Night Football rights in 2021, Amazon has been working hard to enhance its broadcast, even adding a postgame show and bringing on Al Michaels.

It has not yet been reported how much money it cost Amazon to secure next year’s Playoff game, but Peacock shelled out over $100 million.

Tua Tagovailoa and Darius Rucker became the musical pairing we never knew we needed on Friday night as the Dolphins’ quarterback joined Rucker on stage to play guitar and sing Rucker’s hit “Wagon Wheel”.

Giants’ quarterback Daniel Jones cheered Tagovailoa and Rucker on excitedly as he sang (or lip-synced) along from the Las Vegas crowd.

For Rucker, a longtime Miami Dolphins fan, to bring Tagavailoa on stage was not a surprise. Tagavailoa seemed to know what he was doing on the guitar and sounded just fine imploring the crowd to “rock me mama like the wind and the rain” along with Rucker.

Perhaps the only surprise was that he didn’t bring Tagavailoa up for a rendition of his hit with Hootie and the Blowfish, “I Only Want To Be With You” since its lyrics directly reference the Dolphins. Although maybe Rucker didn’t want the Dolphins’ star quarterback to have to sing about the Dolphins making him cry.

This isn’t Jones’ first time singing “Wagon Wheel”, either, even if it was just from the crowd this time.

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who love “Wagon Wheel” and those who hate it. Jones and Tagovailoa are clearly in the former camp, and Jones had the right idea in attempting Rucker’s sing-a-long hit before he attempted T-Pain.

There’s no denying rap fans are experiencing a colossal case of sampling fatigue. However, Nardo Wick’s latest single, “Somethin,” featuring Sexyy Red, has supporters willing to make an exception.

As the two rappers let go of their hardened exteriors to show their emotional vulnerability, Wick drew inspiration from long since forgotten viral sensation IceJJFish. As “Somethin’” starts, the record opens with the easily recognizable chorus of IceJJFish’s 2014 track “On The Floor.”

The video opens with IceJJFish’s singing, “It’s something about ya, girl / That just makes my head wanna twirl / You got me wantin’ to tell all them other girls / There’s nothing else better on this world / The moment I seen her.”

In the remainder of the video, Nardo Wick and Sexyy Red show that everyone needs love. “That lil’ sh*t got my head twirlin’, what she tryna do to me? / Real short shorts, I see the dimples in her booty meat / And she not no borin’ one, what she do excite me / Is you her lil’ whoopty-woo? Uh, b*tch, I might be,” raps Wick.

After realizing the sample, fans rushed to X (formerly Twitter) to point out the reference. View a few of their responses below.

Watch Nardo Wick’s official video for “Somethin” featuring Sexyy Red above.

Every vinyl collector’s favorite holiday is almost here. No, you can’t expect to be given the day off from work, but Record Store Day 2024 might be worth calling in sick if your wallet permits.

Over the last few months, several musicians, including Nicki Minaj, Green Day, Alicia Keys, and more. With several notable albums still slated to be released soon (coughs, Ariana Grande), Record Store Day 2024 is set to be another for the history books. So when is it exactly?

When Is Record Store Day 2024?

Record Store Day 2024 is set to take place on April 20. Today (February 10), the musical movement announced that the beloved and “freshly independent” band Paramore (also Uproxx cover stars) will serve as this year’s official ambassador.

In their Instagram post confirming the news, the “Misery Business” musicians stressed the importance of supporting independently owned and operated record stores.

“The discovery of music was always meant to be romantic,” they wrote. “Indie record shops are some of the only spaces we’ve got that offer a tangible, tactile experience of music discovery. In this world that feels more disconnected and hostile than ever, it feels important to remain in touch (literally) with what inspires us, empowers us, or simply brings us joy.”

The Record Store Day 2024 release list has not yet been shared, but it should be soon. Find more information here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Despite its many delays, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s joint album, Vultures, has finally dropped. Unfortunately, not everyone is excited by its release. Today (February 10), in an Instagram Story, Donna Summer’s estate voiced their anger over West’s use of the late singer’s music.

“Kanye West asked permission to use Donna Summer’s song ‘I Feel Love,’ [and] he was denied,” they wrote. “He changed the word, [then] had someone re-sign it or used AI. But it’s ‘I Feel Love.’ Copyright infringement!”

They then went on to tag West, his collaborator Ty Dolla Sign, and even Sharon Osbourne. Why Sharon Osbourne? Well, for those keeping count, this marks the third musician (or their family) to come out to explicitly state that they did not clear West’s use of their work.

On February 9, Ozzy Osbourne took to X (formerly Twitter) to slam West for his alleged unauthorized use of his song “War Pigs.” But the post has since been deleted.

Backstreet Boys are also rumored to have pushed back against West’s use of their 1997 hit, “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back).”

Even Nicki Minaj has refused to clear her previously recorded verse for his previously leaked song, “New Body.”

Could Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s album lead them to a lengthy legal battle? Fans will have to stay tuned.

Last week Tucker Carlson dropped his biggest interview yet — yes, bigger than Catturd. (Or this guy.) The former Fox News star scored a sit down with Vladimir Putin. It didn’t go as great as Carlson had wanted. At one point the Russian president even mocked him to his face. Nor did Tucker produce any real major insights into his guest, who hasn’t granted interviews with other, more serious journalists. As it happens, the chat caused one of those, Chris Wallace — a former Fox News colleague, and one who didn’t always approve of him — to let him have it.

“Tucker Carlson showed up in Moscow to interview Vladimir Putin. It turned out to be anything but an interview,” Wallace said on CNN Saturday, per Mediaite. “Putin droned on for two hours and seven minutes while Tucker sat there like an eager puppy. Occasionally, but rarely, he got in a question.

“But more telling than what Tucker asked is what he didn’t ask,” Wallace continued. “Nothing about why Putin invaded a sovereign country, nothing about targeting civilians, nothing about Russian war crimes. A reporter can ask Putin a tough question if he wants a real interview.”

Wallace said that asking Putin tough questions was never on his agenda anyway. He then went in for the kill:

“During the Cold War, gullible Westerners who spread Soviet propaganda were dismissed as ‘useful idiots.’ But calling Tucker that is unfair to useful idiots. He’s made a cynical decision to chase MAGA’s affection for dictators, and what better way to cash in than Putin’s Kremlin.

Wallace accused Carlson of “basically broadcasting fascist propaganda to credulous people in the West who are eager to buy into the mythology of Putin as a champion of the Nordic races against their enemies, and as an enemy of wokeness.” He then called the interview “one of the most disgraceful — to call it a journalistic performance is wrong because he’s not a journalist. I don’t even think it was a performance. It was just simply being a scribe to one of the most vicious dictators of our time.”

Just because Wallace and Tucker once worked together doesn’t mean they’re buds. Last year, during a sit down with Donald Trump, Carlson called Wallace a “bitchy little man.”

What’s worse: catty name-calling or accusing someone of “broadcasting fascist propaganda”? Thing is, Tucker probably doesn’t mind the latter.

(Via Mediaite)

Super Bowl LVIII is upon us! This weekend brings football’s big day to television screens everywhere and whether you’re hitting up your favorite bar or restaurant to watch the game or posting up at home, you’re going to need some good food to get you through all the commentary between plays. Oh, and the commercials, we can’t forget the commercials!

Luckily for all of us, the Super Bowl is a great opportunity for our favorite restaurants and fast food joints to give us big deals to help get us fed on the cheap. So whether you’re having a big Super Bowl bash or just celebrating solo, there are a lot of different food deals out there that’ll have you well supplied with wings, pizza, and burgers. To make your Sunday game day planning as easy and streamlined as possible, we’ve highlighted all the best deals out there to take advantage of this Super Bowl Sunday.

7-Eleven — Pick up a large pepperoni or cheese pizza with 10 boneless wings in store for only $14.

Applebee’s — Applebee’s is the place to go for wings! Receive 20 free boneless wings with any carryout or delivery order over $40 when purchased via the Applebee’s website or when using the mobile app. Enter the code “BIGGAME24” at checkout to score the deal.

Bar Louie — Bar Louie is having an “any three appetizers for $35” deal.

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse — Fans who watch the Super Bowl at their local BJ’s will be able to score a variety of happy hour specials that include $5 drafts of BJ’s beers, $6 margaritas, and select appetizers for $7.

You can also pick up a special on wings on Sunday only, which includes a Wing Feast for $49 or two for $87 when you use the promo code “BIGGAME.”

Buffalo Wings — This isn’t a proper Super Bowl deal but we’re going to include it anyway because you could score free food. If the Super Bowl goes into overtime you can receive an order of 6 boneless or traditional wings for free the following day, Monday, February 26th, between 2-5 pm.

Chipotle — Chipotle fans can score a free small side of Queso Blanco when using the checkout code QUESO24.

Cici’s Pizza — The monster-sized 28-inch Piezilla will only cost you $49.99 from now until game day.

Dave & Buster’s — Dave’ & Busters fans get all-day unlimited gameplay and a buffet feast for $58 per person on Super Bowl Sunday.

Domino’s Pizza — Domino’s doesn’t have an explicit Super Bowl deal but you can pick up a Mix and Match (any 2 or more times for $6.99) to score some delicious sides to pair with your pizza.

Hooters — From now until Super Bowl Sunday, order the “Post-Season Pick” dine-in deal to score 10 wings, curly fries, and a Bud Light or soda for $16.99.

That’s not the only incentive for Hooters diners — all day Sunday, Bud Light pitchers will only be $11.

For those looking to watch the game at home, you can pick up 75 boneless wings for $65 or the same number of bone-in wings for $85. If you’re a fan of both wing styles you can get the Quarterback Sack for $100, which consists of 50 boneless and 50 bone-in wings. Or use the code BIGGAME24 to receive $`15 off any order $75 or more.

KFC — BOGO deals on Smash’d Potato Bowls via the KFC app. The chicken chain is also offering a Taste of KFC Meal which includes six pieces of fried chicken, four sides and four biscuits for just $20

Marco’s Pizza — On Super Bowl Sunday only, pick up the Game Day Bundle, which includes 2 medium 1-topping pizzas, Xheezybread and a 2-liter for just $21.99 when using the checkout code HD189.

Peter Piper Pizza — Pick up the official Pizza & Wings bundle (one large pizza, an order of boneless or traditional wings for just $27.99.

Red Lobster — Red Lobster’s Game Day Bundle includes any meal of your choice paired with Cheddar Bay Biscuits, six brownies, and six sodas.

Round Table Pizza — Score a large Pepperoni Pizza for $19.99 when using the code DOUBLEPLAY at checkout.

Smashburger — Receive $5 off any order of $25 or more, $10 off any order $40 or more, or $15 off any order $60 or more when using the code 5Off, 10Off, or 15Off. Unfortunately, you can only use 1 coupon per transaction.

TGI Fridays — Dine-in guests can order wings for just 50¢ all day long. Other deals include a bucket of beers for $20, and beers, cocktails and wine for $2, $4, and $5 respectively.

Wendy’s — From now until Monday, February 12th, receive a free Dave’s Single with any purchase via the Wendy’s app.

Zaxby’s — Buy one order of 10 boneless wings and receive another order for free for all Zax Rewards loyalty members.

For months, Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign, have promoted their joint album, Vultures. From pop-up performances and live listening events, the production duo has keep fans involved at every stage of the project. But supporters weren’t the only folks lasering in on Vultures.

Several musicians including Nicki Minaj, Backstreet Boys, Ozzy Osbourne, and the estate of Donna Summer have refused to give the okay of either their verses or sample usage. These decisions could have certainly contributed to the album’s multiple delays. In spite of the setbacks, the duo managed to drop Vultures. But not everyone can listen to the new album.

Is Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures Available On Spotify?

On February 9, the musicians surprised fans when the highly anticipated album was shared on streaming platforms. However, not even a day later, users began to report that Vultures could no longer be accessed. However, according to Variety, that temporary technical flub didn’t last long. A source close to the musicians told the outlet that the wrong version of the project was imported into streaming services but was quickly updated.

So, is Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign’s collaborative album, Vultures, available on Spotify? The simple answer is no, at least not yet. As of February 10, Vultures, is available on Apple Music and Tidal.

Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures tracklist

1. “Stars”
2. “Keys To My Life”
3. “Paid”
4. “Talking” Feat. North West
5. “Back To Me” Feat. Freddie Gibbs
6. “Hoodrat”
7. “Do It” Feat. Nipsey Hussle and YG
8. “Paperwork” Feat. Quavo
9. “Burn”
10. “Fuk Sumn” Feat. Playboi Carti and Travis Scott
11. “Vultures” Feat. Lil Durk and Bump J
12. “Carnival” Feat. Rich The Kid and Playboi Carti
13. “Beg Forgiveness”
14. “Good (Don’t Die)”
15. “Problematic”
16. “King”

Kanye West & Ty Dolla Sign’s Vultures artwork

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.