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The final half of season six of Netflix’s beloved royal drama The Crown follows Prince William and Prince Harry as they navigate the royal family in the wake of their mother’s death, all while the Queen continues her historic reign. Not only will the show follow their royal duties, but fans also get to see William and Kate‘s budding romance play out, surely in an overly dramatized way. It’s television, after all.

The series will depict the infamous fashion show where a young William first noticed Kate Middleton while attending university. The fashion show took place in 2002, where Middleton wore a sheer dress, and the rest was history. Like, actually Royal history. This is probably the stuff that the kids are being taught across the pond. Netflix released some first-look images that depict the infamous moment.

I know what you’re thinking: did people really wear that stuff in 2002? Honestly, yes! This is what Limited Too was made for. In addition to young William and Harry, the final batch of episodes will also follow Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth during her historic reign.

Does it matter that you already know how it ends? Nope! The Crown season six part two drops on Netflix on December 14th.

(Via Tudum)

André 3000 broke a Billboard Hot 100 record, following the release of his surprise solo album, New Blue Sun. One of his songs, the opening track “I Swear, I Really Wanted To Make A ‘Rap’ Album But This Is Literally The Way The Wind Blew Me This Time,” is over twelve minutes long, being just a pure instrumental — much like the rest of the record.

As it charted at No. 90 on the Hot 100 this week, André now holds the record for the longest song to do so. It replaced Tool’s “Inoculum” at 10:21, which had held the previous record in August 2019, according to the publication.

Interestingly enough, the three longest-running charting songs have all been released since then. Rounding out the third spot is Taylor Swift’s “All Too Well (10 Minute Version),” which reached No. 1 with a run-time of 10:13.

This marks his seventh solo entry on the Hot 100, not including his time in Outkast. “In my mind, I really would like to make a rap album,” he previously told NPR about the eye-catching and humorous title. “So, maybe that happens one day, but I got to find a way to say what I want to say in an interesting way that’s appealing to me at this age.”

Additionally, André’s new LP has taken the top spot this week on the New Age Albums Chart.

New Blue Sun is out now via Epic. Find more information here.

The Young Thug/YSL RICO trial has officially begun. On Monday, November 27, the trial kicked off after months of delays with the opening statement from the prosecution, which was delivered by Fulton County Chief Deputy District Attorney Adriane Love. Love reiterated the state’s assertion that Young Thug — real name Jeffery Williams — was the leader of a criminal street gang, Young Slime Life, operating under the cover of a record label. The evidence against him largely comes in the form of lyrics from his hit songs, prompting a public outcry over the use of art as evidence.

Here is everything you need to know about Young Thug’s RICO trial.

What Are The Updates In Young Thug’s YSL RICO Trial?

So far, only the prosecution’s opening statement has been given, although Thug’s attorney, Brian Steel, moved for a mistrial after Love presented evidence during the statement that had already been banned. Judge Ural Glanville denied the motion but did warn the state to play things by the book from here on out. Attorneys for Young Thug’s codefendants also argued that Love’s statement attempted to shift the burden of proof from the state to the defense, which goes against trial protocol (the burden of proof always rests on the prosecution).

Only one defense attorney presented an opening statement, while the rest are due to do so on Tuesday, November 28.

What Is Young Thug Charged With In The YSL RICO Trial?

Young Thug was accused of violating Georgia’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and participating in criminal street gang activity in the original indictment, which named 28 members of YSL including Gunna, Yak Gotti, and Unfook, Young Thug’s brother. After a raid on his home, additional charges of possession of illegal firearms and possession of drugs with intent to distribute were added with gang enhancements, making for a total of eight charges.

Thug’s codefendants, including Marquavius Huey (known as Qua), Deamonte Kendrick (Yak Gotti), Quamarvious Nichols, Rodalius Ryan, and Shannon Stillwell, are all also charged with violating the RICO law. Kendrick, Nichols, and Stillwell are charged with murder. 13 of the original 28 defendants had their cases separated, while nine, including Gunna and Unfoonk, pled guilty to violations of RICO and were released on suspended sentences with time served.

Who Is Young Thug’s Lawyer In The YSL RICO Trial?

Young Thug is being represented by veteran Georgia defense attorney Brian Steel. Steel was recently named one of Billboard‘s Top Music Lawyers, and handles “cases ranging from RICO, wire fraud, immigration fraud and money laundering to murder, armed robbery, drug offenses,” and more, according to his firm’s website.

Who Are The Prosecutors In The YSL RICO Trial?

Fani Taifa Willis is the district attorney of Fulton County, Georgia, the first woman to hold the office. She’s made it a point to go after Atlanta gangs, but first rose to prominence for her 2021 investigation of former Oval Office holder Donald Trump, which resulted in 19 indictments earlier this year. Her actions also prompted Trump to make some truly wild claims about the public servant, who shot them down in short order. Willis has drawn criticism for using lyrics as evidence in Young Thug’s case, with detractors arguing that it constitutes a racist understanding of hip-hop and rap (despite Willis also being Black).

How Long Will Young Thug’s YSL RICO Trial Last?

The trial is expected to run up to nine months (with six defendants, which isn’t unusual). After the jury selection process lasted nearly 10 due to various disruptions and delays, don’t be surprised if it takes even longer.

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

This week saw the release of a ton of great new pop music. Two talented Colombian performers teamed up for a spicy hit and an extravagant music video. Björk recruited Rosalía for a song she wrote over two decades ago. And so much more.

Check out the rest of Uproxx’s Best New Pop Music roundup below.

Kali Uchis, Karol G — “Labios Mordidos”

Kali Uchis and Karol G joined forces as two Colombian powerhouse performers on “Labios Mordidos.” After teasing it with some high-budget fiery promo photos, the saucy song itself more than delivered. Even more entertaining is the music video, which finds Uchis singing in the middle of an MMA fight, and the two pop stars heading to a mansion dance party.

Björk, Rosalía — “Oral”

Björk’s new “Oral” collab with Rosalía has been described by her as a “25-year-old song of mine I wrote and programmed inspired by a dancehall beat.” She found a perfect fit in Rosalia, after choosing her for her “incredible voice.” Plus, all the proceeds are going to combat pen fish farming in Iceland, with a focus on an environmental cause.

Jung Kook, Justin Timberlake — “3D” Remix

Jung Kook surprised fans this past week by dropping a new remix of his song “3D” that now features Justin Timberlake — instead of the original Jack Harlow take. The added verse finds Timberlake throwing in some lines about wanting to fly a girl to Seoul, South Korea.

Zara Larsson — “Memory Lane”

Zara Larsson dropped her latest single, “Memory Lane,” as the first of two tracks ahead of her Honor The Light holiday EP. It finds Larsson at a vulnerable point, reflecting on her experiences as a rebellious teenager in Stockholm. By the song’s end, she makes peace with the memories, which shaped her into who she is today.

Myke Towers — “La Falda”

Towers recently returned with his new album, LVEU: Vive La Tuya… No La Mía, which shows off his skills as a Latin performer. Along with being a rapper, he isn’t shy about showing off his romantic side, especially on “La Falda” which is about hyping up women who are dancing.

Jacob Collier, Shawn Mendes, Stormzy, Kirk Franklin — “Witness Me”

Jacob Collier’s “Witness Me” is a collaboration with a bunch of other artists, including Shawn Mendes, Stormzy, and Kirk Franklin. While the range of genres might seem like it wouldn’t work, each of the talented performers brings something unique to their own verses.

Jon Batiste — “It Never Went Away”

A ballad written for his upcoming American Symphony documentary on Netflix, Jon Batiste uses “It Never Went Away” as a love song for his partner, author Suleika Jaoaud. It recognizes that despite the hardships and tough times, the two have maintained the strength and love in their relationship.

Sam Fischer — “Hard To Love”

Ahead of his debut album, Sam Fischer gets self-reflective on “Hard To Love,” admitting to his faults that cause difficulties in relationships. Still, he doesn’t want to be given up on, as he is also trying his best to change.

Galantis, Hannah Boleyn — “Little Bit Yours”

“I love the way [Galantis] can make a record that feels fun and exciting whilst also giving the vocal space to shine,” Boleyn told Rave Jungle. “‘Little Bit Yours’ is saying ‘there are two sides to me and if you want me, you have to love both.”

Kid Sistr — “Books”

“You give me all your sh*t, I’ll give it back,” Kid Sistr point out on their new single, “Books.” The band finds themselves turning the tables by treating someone the same poor way that they’ve been. By the end, they declare that they don’t “wanna know someone like that.”

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

The Bear is always stressful, but the FX show reached peak anxiety in the season two episode, “Fishes.” That’s the one with all the guest stars, including Bob Odenkirk, Sarah Paulson, John Mulaney, Gillian Jacobs, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Unless your stocking is full of Tums, I do not recommend watching this Christmas-set episode with your family during the holidays.

Jeremy Allen White, who plays Carmy, told Deadline that he hopes season three of The Bear has another episode “where “we can get as many [guest stars] to come back for one day.” He also revealed his dream guest stars: Sam Rockwell and John Turturro. Honestly? It’s shocking that it’s taken this long for Turturro to be on The Bear. Just keep his nasty foot away from the show.

The Bear casting director Jeanie Bacharach told Uproxx how the guest star spots came together. “I think that it meant a lot that Bob Odenkirk and Sarah Paulson and John Mulaney and Gillian Jacobs said yes to one episode. You just don’t get that. It wasn’t about money, it was getting to come play in this sandbox,” she said. “I guess it’s a long way of saying when people say yes, it’s because they’re coming for the right reason. It’s about wanting to come and be a part of this world and these characters.”

Is it too much to ask for a Taylor Swift cameo? Richie would like it.

The Bear is expected to return in 2024.

(Via Deadline)

Last month, Jada Pinkett Smith pulled off a marketing coup for her recent memoir by dropping the bombshell news that she and Will Smith had been secretly separated since 2016. That revelation meant Smith’s now-infamous Oscar slap occurred while the couple were living separate lives. Jada admitted that she was “shocked” that Will called her his wife, which turned out to be the catalyst to fixing their broken marriage.

Less than a week after sharing their secret separation, Jada revealed that, actually, the couple got back together after Smith slapped Chris Rock. We’re talking immediately after, as in the car ride over to the Vanity Fair Oscar party. If all of that seems like a lot, welcome to the life of Will and Jada.

As for where the couple stands today, Jada dropped an update during Tuesday’s episode of The Drew Barrymore Show.

“I think that one of those next stages in relationships is when you really learn how to accept yourself fully, you really learn how to accept your partner fully as well,” Jada told Barrymore via Decider. “That’s been a journey all in itself.”

After saying that she’s learned to “love Will as he is” and herself, Jada said, “We’re staying together forever.”

So there you have it. Since doing a rope-a-dope on their relationship status, Will and Jada have been a united front. Jada recent went to bat for her husband and threatened legal action over allegations that a former assistant caught Will having sex with Duane Martin.

Jada also stopped by The Breakfast Club where she told Charlamagne tha God that the Duane Martin rumor is “absolutely ridiculous” and “you’ve just got to laugh about it.”

(Via Decider)

This year, several rap legends received their flowers in connection to hip-hop’s 50th anniversary. One of the pioneers honored included Busta Rhymes. During the 2023 BET Awards, he was given a Lifetime Achievement Award. But the “Ok” rapper’s legacy is still unfolding. Last week, the emcee released his latest studio album, Blockbusta.

The 19-track album features guest appearances by Young Thug, Quavo, BIA, Burna Boy, and more. If you didn’t have the chance to catch him live as part of 50 Cent’s The Final Lap Tour this year, don’t worry. In 2024, Busta Rhymes will hit the road on his own headlining 24-date tour. Rhymes’ Blockbusta Tour will kick off on March 13, 2024, in San Francisco, California. Today, only Spliff Star and DJ Scratchator are listed as supporting acts. But fans believe official tour support will be announced at the top of the year.

Continue below to view Busta Rhymes’ Blockbusta Tour schedule.

Blockbusta Tour Dates

03/13/2024 — San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
03/15/2024 — Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
03/16/2024 — Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
03/17/2024 — San Diego, CA @ SOMA
03/19/2024 — Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
03/20/2024 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
03/22/2024 — Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium
03/24/2024 — Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
03/26/2024 — Austin, TX @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
03/28/2024 — Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
03/30/2024 — Atlanta, GA @ Coca Cola Roxy
04/01/2024 — Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
04/02/2024 — Miami Beach, FL @ Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theatre
04/04/2024 — Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
04/05/2024 — Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte
04/07/2024 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia
04/08/2024 — Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring
04/09/2024 — Boston, MA @ House of Blues
04/11/2024 — Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit
04/12/2024 — Toronto, ON @ HISTORY
04/14/2024 — Chicago, IL @ Radius Chicago
04/17/2024 — Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works
04/18/2024 — Cincinnati, OH @ Andrew Bradley Music Center
04/21/2024 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount

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

Sean “Diddy” Combs has stepped down from his role as Chairman of Revolt, the media company he co-founded in 2013, after being accused of rape and abuse by his ex-girlfriend Cassie.

This story is being updated.

Even though the summer of Barbie is long gone, Margot Robbie is still a Barbie of the people, and hopefully, she will continue to share tidbits for years to come. She is still basking in her Barbie-ness, after all.

Robbie was recently asked about her favorite scene from the film, which was a tough question because every single scene is good. But she tried anyway! “It’s tricky because watching it on screen is one thing, but being there for the scene was a different thing,” the actress told Entertainment Tonight at the 2023 Gotham Awards, though she was able to pinpoint a particular moment she wasn’t expecting. “It was one line that Ryan improvised on the day. When he yells out ‘sublime.’ I wasn’t prepared for that, that wasn’t in the script and to this day, that makes me laugh,” Robbie said.

Gerwig confirmed earlier this year that the take was one of many random lines that Gosling had shouted, but “SUBLIME” was the one that stuck. She told Variety, “Ryan had the idea of [Ken] having a private moment that she [Barbie] can hear. Because, of course, there’s no walls or privacy in Barbie Land. And then I will give myself credit, I came up with ‘sublime.’ I kept thinking, what’s the funniest word? I kept going back to ‘sublime.’ It’s the oddest word,” she added. Surely there are odder words, like cacophony or fettuccini but you have to save some for other movies.

The director also confirmed that there were many other weird lines that Gosling tried. “But I let him do lots of things, because, why not? He did some very long sentences that he screamed. One was ‘Finally! My rainbow after the storm!’” Maybe one day we will get the Gerwig cut with some of the long-lost footage that the world needs to see.

(Via ET)

Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels, but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much about the people that are drawn to it as it does about the people that make it.

Every week, Uproxx is rounding up the best new indie music from the past seven days. This week, we got new music from Brittany Howard, Björk, Guided By Voices, My Morning Jacket, and more.

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Tozcos – Infernal

From Adolescents to T.S.O.L., Orange County was a punk rock haven in the late seventies and early eighties. Tozcos, a hardcore four-piece formed in 2013, are in conversation not only with hardcore’s lineage in Orange County, but they’re also forging their own path within its current punk landscape. Tozcos’ sophomore album, Infernal, is an urgent missive on what the band describes on their Bandcamp page as the “perception of ourselves and the world around us.” That may be ambiguous, but Infernal feels tactile and immediate. Highlights like the incendiary centerpiece “Regeneracion,” the headbang-worthy breakdown in the middle of “Ojos Muertos,” and K Lo’s nimble basslines on lead single “Presos” foreground a largely underground band. Diving into Tozcos’ smoldering inferno is like stumbling upon a hidden punk heaven.

Dylan Baldi – On The Way To Vesuvius

Cloud Nothings are perhaps best known for their brand of inflammatory, punk-inflected indie rock. When frontman Dylan Baldi screams “I thought I would be more than this” in the classic Attack On Memory cut “Wasted Days,” the combination of punishing drums and excoriating guitars underline the ferocity. Baldi, on his surprise-released new EP, On The Way To Vesuvius, eschews aggression in lieu of meandering noise experiments. Meeting the middle point between drone, noise rock, and ambient, Baldi’s solo EP is an engaging exercise in textural sonics. The fuzzy haze of “Morning Rounder” and the sputtering distortion all over “Hazy Summer Alley With Flowers” pinpoint Baldi as a talented instrumentalist, someone with an ability to elicit a wide gamut of sounds out of just a few instruments.

Brittany Howard – “Red Flags”

Brittany Howard toes a fine line between indie rock, funk, and gospel. On her 2019 solo debut album, Jaime, she worked with virtuosic musicians like jazz-fusion drummer Nate Smith and Alabama Shakes bassist Zac Cockrell, creating memorable tunes like “Goat Head” and “13th Century Metal.” She has been painstakingly quiet ever since, but Howard will return with her formidable sophomore record, What Now, early next year. On the hypnotic grooves of “What Now” and the syncopated rhythms dotting “Red Flags,” the Shakes’ frontwoman makes another compelling case for her inarguable prowess.

Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy – “Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You”

Earlier this year, Will Oldham, the indie-folk singer-songwriter also known as Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, released the tender and enchanting Keeping Secrets Will Destroy You, his first solo album since 2019. Now, he’s sharing the title track, which didn’t appear on the album proper. It’s exactly six minutes long, yet there are only a handful of words. Each one hits like a hammer, but they’re sung as gently as a lullaby: “See, keeping secrets will destroy you / And how can I grow old / If I don’t know?”

Björk and Rosalía – “Oral”

Björk’s latest single, a team-up with Spanish pop behemoth Rosalía and producer Sega Bodega, was excavated from the depths of her catalog. Between the releases for Homogenic and Vespertine, the Icelandic auteur wrote “Oral,” but she could never find a suitable home for it. Now, however, it’s finally seeing the light of day. Nothing is arbitrary for Björk, though; the single’s release fights against factory fish farming, which has polluted Iceland’s idyllic fjords. The track’s sweeping sense of yearning feels prescient, as the dueling vocalists remain optimistic about the environmental future without yielding to status quo complacency.

Guided By Voices – Nowhere To Go But Up

These dudes simply do not stop. Looking at a list of Guided By Voices’ discography will almost certainly induce an acute case of sensory overload. Robert Pollard and his crew have already dropped two full-length albums this year: La La Land and Welshpool Frillies. That’s on top of hosting a weekend-long celebration for the 40th anniversary of the group in Dayton, Ohio, inviting friends like Built To Spill, Dinosaur Jr, and Wednesday along for the fun. With Nowhere To Go But Up, Guided By Voices pull off their 2023 LP hat trick. The album title succinctly sums up the band’s trajectory. Here’s to another fruitful decade of GBV.

The Japanese House – ITEIAD Sessions

As The Japanese House, Amber Bain crafts sleek, elastic synth-pop that marries syncopated grooves, introspective contemplation, and snappy hooks. That was largely the case with this summer’s In The End It Always Does, The Japanese House’s second album. ITEIAD Sessions mostly discards the shiny production for something more humanistic. Featuring an ABBA cover and live versions of several cuts from her latest LP, Bain’s new EP adds another layer of depth to her nuanced songs of heartbreak.

Body/Negative – “Sleepy”

Bruce Springsteen initially recorded Nebraska with the intent of taking his mournful, sparse demos to the E Street Band. As the legend goes, he instead opted for the demos themselves for their dark yet alluring intimacy. Body/Negative, the project of multi-instrumentalist Andy Schiaffino, mainly recorded their third album, Everett, on a tape recorder, and its small scale makes its sprawling textures feel vast by contrast. “Sleepy,” a collaboration with Midwife and the album’s final single, is a microcosm of Schiaffino’s delicate compositions. Piano notes ring out across empty space like stars dotting a galaxy, the spaces in between carrying just as much weight as the melody itself.

Health – “Demigods”

Rat Wars, the forthcoming fifth album from industrial rockers Health, anoints the Los Angeles trio as leaders of the subgenre’s latest wave. With an ear for immersive sonics, mechanistic grit, and heavy-hitting breakdowns, Health know exactly what they’re doing. The nearly six-minute epic “Demigods” encompasses all three of those modes, as the band shifts from a reverb-drenched intro to a crunchy guitar progression with pummeling drums, only to revert back to an atmospheric section with Jake Duzsik’s airy vocals. As an album opener, “Demigods” perfectly encapsulates Health’s multitudes.

My Morning Jacket — Happy Holiday!

The holiday season is just around the corner, and indie fans will likely be bumping Christmas music from artists like Sufjan Stevens and Low. Add My Morning Jacket to that list, as the Louisville band released a physical version of Happy Holiday!. It includes the five original tracks from the 2013 digital version and three new songs; there’s even a “snow version” of Circuital cut “Wonderful (The Way I Feel).” On these nine jolly tunes, Jim James and co. transform into My Merry Jacket.