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David Fincher Is Just As Confused As You Are About Why All These Toxic Dudes Love ‘Fight Club’

David Fincher adapted Fight Club from the novel by Chuck Palahniuk over two decades ago, but people are going to keep asking him about it, despite that whole rule of not talking about it.

Over the years, the movie’s, uh, aggressiveness, has caused various responses, specifically amongst the far right. Fincher touched on the topic in a recent interview with The Guardian. “I’m not responsible for how people interpret things…Language evolves. Symbols evolve,” he explained, even though he probably wanted to just talk about Michael Fassbender playing an actual assassin in his latest film The Killer.

He continued after the Guardian said Fight Club has been seemingly claimed by “dissatisfied white men.” Fincher responded, “Okay, fine. It’s one of many touchstones in their lexicography. We didn’t make it for them, but people will see what they’re going to see in a Norman Rockwell painting, or [Picasso’s] Guernicam” he added, seemingly comparing Brad Pitt’s over-the-top six pack to viewing art.

Fincher also says he “can’t help” people who don’t understand the film. “It’s impossible for me to imagine that people don’t understand that Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) is a negative influence. People who can’t understand that, I don’t know how to respond and I don’t know how to help them,” he added. Many people would agree that punching is, indeed, negative.

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Are Jeremy Allen White And Rosalía Dating?

The Bear actor Jeremy Allen White is making headlines today after being spotted shopping with Rosalía, sparking some new dating rumors online about the two. According to TMZ, the two were photographed at a farmers market in Los Angeles on Sunday, as White carried a large set of flowers while walking alongside her.

In other photos, Rosalía carried a single flower, and White took a smoke break on the sidewalk. The news follows the two being previously spotted out on a movie date just a few days ago, according to the Deux U podcast via Hola!. Those around LA also saw the two getting dinner together later that night.

However, their relationship status is yet to be confirmed.

Back in August, White was spotted kissing actress Ashley Moore as he is divorcing his wife, Addison Timlin. As for Rosalía, she ended her engagement with fellow musician Rauw Alejandro back in July.

“There are thousands of problems that can cause a breakup, but in our case, it was not because of third parties or infidelity,” Alejandro said of their split at the time.

Given that Rosalía and White both ended serious relationships, it very well could’ve led to them connecting over something in common.

Check out the photos here.

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Taylor Swift Is Once Again No. 1 On The ‘Billboard’ Hot 100 And ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ Hasn’t Even Hit The Charts Yet

Every Monday, Billboard unveils the top 10 songs on the latest Hot 100 chart. The most recent rankings, for the chart dated November 4, are out now, so let’s run down who had this week’s biggest hits.

10. Gunna — “F*kumean”

This week’s top-10 songs are mostly the same as last week but shuffled around some, except for “F*kumean,” the only top-10 song that wasn’t in the region last week. The song, which previously peaked at No. 4, wasn’t far off, though, as it was No. 11 in last week’s ranks.

9. Bad Bunny — “Monaco”

Bad Bunny’s Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va A Pasar Mañana single was the biggest chart debut last week, entering the chart at No. 5. This week, though, it’s nearly out of the top 10.

8. Drake — “IDGAF” Feat. Yeat

“IDGAF” had a big opening week at No. 2 a couple weeks ago, but it’s been gradually working its way down the Hot 100 after falling to No. 4 this week and now No. 8 this frame.

7. Morgan Wallen — “Thinkin’ Bout Me”

This Wallen song and the next one on this list at No. 6 continue their massive climbs over the past couple weeks: “Thinkin’ Bout Me” rose from No. 25 to No. 10 and now to No. 7, a return sparked by Drake’s For All The Dogs songs leaving the top 10.

6. Morgan Wallen — “Last Night”

Similarly, “Last Night,” a former No. 1, rose from No. 19 to No. 9 and now it’s flirting with re-entering the top 5 at No. 6.

5. Luke Combs — “Fast Car”

2023 has been good to Tracy Chapman: She owns both the writer’s and publisher’s share of her song “Fast Car,” so Combs’ successful cover has been lining her pockets for the past few months.

4. Zach Bryan — “I Remember Everything” Feat. Kacey Musgraves

“I Remember Everything” continues to be a multi-genre hit, as it’s No. 1 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs and Hot Rock Songs charts for an ninth week and the Hot Country Songs chart for a fifth time.

3. SZA — “Snooze”

“Snooze” hasn’t quite hit No. 1, but it’s been dominating the Hot R&B Songs chart, where it’s No. 1 for the 13th week.

2. Doja Cat — “Paint The Town Red”

“Paint The Town Red” is perhaps Doja Cat’s biggest hit of her career, as it’s her only song to spend more than one week at No. 1 on the Hot 100. Even this week, it’s still thriving at No. 2.

1. Taylor Swift — “Cruel Summer”

1989 (Taylor’s Version) is only a few days old so it hasn’t hit the charts yet, but Swift didn’t need it to claim No. 1 this week thanks to “Cruel Summer.” It looks like we’ll be seeing a lot of 1989 (Taylor’s Version) on the Hot 100 next week, though: On release day, the album’s songs occupied the top 21 spots of the daily Spotify songs chart for the US, and subsequent daily charts have been pretty much the same story.

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Norman Powell Remembered LeBron James Telling Raptors Players How To Run Their Own Plays In The Playoffs

LeBron James lorded over the Eastern Conference for nearly a decade, making eight straight Finals from 2011 to 2018 with the Heat and Cavaliers.

Two of the teams James regularly beat en route to those Finals appearances in the Eastern Conference Playoffs were the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors. On Monday, Paul George and Norman Powell, now teammates on the Clippers, commiserated over their shared experience of getting taken out by LeBron in the playoffs, swapping stories on George’s Podcast P show of how James was just an insurmountable obstacle at that time. Powell recalled James’ ability to know the Raptors’ playbook as a particularly demoralizing factor in their losses to the Cavs, as James wouldn’t just call out their plays, but every variant, cut, and counter they were about to run.

At one point, Powell remembered LeBron telling one of Toronto’s players what they were supposed to be doing on a play when that player turned to the bench to ask for the play call.

As Powell noted, LeBron’s mind just operated on a “totally different level” as he’d call out the play and the various audibles for the Cavs to best defend each set. On the other end, they both explained how James would just enter a zone where it didn’t matter what defense you run, he was just gonna hit turnaround jumpers on you.

There are a lot of teams over the last decade-plus of the NBA who will always wonder what could’ve been had LeBron’s Heat and Cavs teams or Steph Curry’s Warriors teams not existed, but the further removed they get from those series, the more they’re able to appreciate the level James played at, even if it was at their expense.

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Here Are The Best Live Music Performances On TV From The Past Week

With lots of late-night television shows to choose from, there are even more performances from talented musical artists to catch on the lineups. Here’s Uproxx’s roundup of some standout highlights from the past week.

Olivia Rodrigo

A few days ago, Rodrigo dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to deliver a rocking performance of her song “Ballad Of A Homeschooled Girl,” from her recent sophomore record, Guts.

Tyla

Tyla made her US television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform “Water.” Joined by backup dancers, she shined, showed off her vocals — and sparkled in a star-themed silver outfit.

Jorja Smith

Another on The Tonight Show lineup this past week was Jorja Smith, who delivered a mashup of her title track, “Falling Or Flying,” and her other song, “Little Things.” The blend showed off Smith’s both sides between a ballad and a groovy hit.

Tate McRae

Back over at Kimmel, former Uproxx cover star Tate McRae also made an appearance to play her newest song, “Greedy.” McRae used the stage to her advantage, turning the setting into a locker room — likely as a nod to her hockey-themed music video.

Depeche Mode

Depeche Mode were on Jimmy Fallon’s show this week, too, where they performed their song “Wagging Tongue.” The track is featured on the band’s new album, Memento Mori.

Arlo Parks

At The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Arlo Parks gave a dreamy and psychedelic rendition of “Weightless,” from her record My Soft Machine.

Momma

Rounding out this week’s list of key performances was Momma, who appeared on The Late Show‘s #LateShowMeMusic series. Filmed remotely, the band performed “Rockstar,” which felt exactly as the title described.

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Hailey Bieber Dressed (Technically Undressed) As Carmen Electra In ‘Scary Movie’ For Her Halloween Costume

Is Scary Movie having a moment? Maybe it’s the time of year or the ongoing popularity of Scream and Saw, but I’ve heard the 2000 spoof of horror films referenced on multiple podcasts lately, mostly about how good it is. That sounds like weak anecdotal evidence (because it is), but I have proof of Scary Movie‘s cultural resurgence. You can find it on Hailey Bieber‘s Instagram.

The model dressed up (or undressed, really) as Carmen Electra in the opening scene from Scary Movie. In the parody of Scream, Electra plays the Drew Barrymore character who gets slashed to death by Ghostface. Instead of wearing Barrymore’s white sweater, she runs through lawn sprinklers in nothing more than a bra and underwear. There’s also a joke about Electra having sex with Prince. It’s still very funny, possibly in a you-had-to-be-there kind of way. The point is, Bieber nailed the look, which you can see here.

[Bieber] showed off the finished look in a series of portraits taken by Amber Asaly, which you can see here. To complete the costume, which, per stylist Dani Michelle, was custom-made for the model by Victoria’s Secret, Bieber also wore a heart-shaped necklace, a watch, and a pair of black Converse low-top sneakers. Hairstylists Jen Atkin and Amanda Lee were on hand to assist with Bieber’s blowout, while makeup artist Leah Darcy helped her nail Electra’s bombshell glam.

Is it her husband Justin in the Ghostface costume? Now there’s a twist.

(Via Glamour)

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Matthew Perry beautifully shared how he wanted to be remembered a year before his death

In the wake of Matthew Perry’s sudden death by apparent drowning on Oct 28, heartfelt tributes have been rolling in commemorating the actor for his iconic comedy roles—primarily his beloved character of Chandler Bing on the quintessential millennial sitcom “Friends.

And while his charming, sardonic onscreen persona brought endless amounts of joy for fans, he would tell it wasn’t his biggest accomplishment. In fact, none of his acting roles were.

A year prior to his death, Perry had released his memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing,” where he opened up about his decades long sobriety journey from opioid addiction.


While promoting the book on the “Q with Tom Power” podcast, Perry revealed what he actually hoped would be his lasting legacy.

“I’ve had a lot of ups and downs in my life but the best thing about me, bar none, is that if an alcoholic or drug addict comes up to me and says, ‘Will you help me?’ I will always say ‘Yes, I know how to do that. I will do that for you, even if I can’t always do it for myself.’ So I do that, whenever I can. In groups, or one on one,” he told Power.

“I would like to be remembered as somebody who lived well, loved well, was a seeker. And [my] paramount thing is that [I] want to help people…” the actor continued, adding that his call to be of service led him to creating the Perry House in Malibu, a sober-living facility for men as well as his play, “The End of Longing,” written as a “personal message” to those struggling with addiction, or those who love someone with addiction.

And though Perry prioritized these contributions over his career, he was also a consummate realist…with a sense of humor.

“When I die, I know people will talk about Friends, Friends, Friends. And I’m glad of that, happy I’ve done some solid work as an actor, as well as given people multiple chances to make fun of my struggles on the world wide web…But when I die, as far as my so-called accomplishments go, it would be nice if Friends were listed far behind the things I did to try to help other people. I know it won’t happen, but it would be nice,” he said.

Following Perry’s passing at the age of 54, this powerful interview began making the rounds on social media once again, with countless fans noting how his words will indeed help those on the road to recovery.

Here is just a small sampling of what folks are saying:

“Rest in peace Matthew Perry. I’m sure your book will help countless other addicts and their families. We will miss your honesty, humbleness, and humor.”

“From an Irish family, full of drinking, arguments, death, I am so desperately sorry that MP has come to an early end. My son is recovering, I have sent this to him. Thank you. RIP Matthew Perry.”

“RIP. Your ability to voice how an addict feels, how their brain works, and what that means for them has helped me as I’ve processed alcoholic family members and friends’ lives. Thank you for bringing light to this.”

“His transparency and harsh honesty here about his addiction will stick with me forever. It’s not easy. RIP brother.”

These are the lessons we all come to learn one way or another. One, that the human heart doesn’t necessarily measure success by fame or fortune, but by how we were able to make an impact for others. And two, that opening up about our struggles just might be the very thing to help us, all of us, heal.

Thank Matthew. For the laughs and for the honesty.

If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, please contact the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP.

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Van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime. This moving clip shows what his reaction to his popularity would look like today.

It’s incredible to imagine that Vincent Van Gogh only sold one painting in his lifetime. “The Red Vineyard” sold in Brussels a few months before his death for just 400 Francs.


Now, he’s celebrated as one of the greatest artists who ever lived.

In this incredible clip from “Dr. Who” we get to see what his reaction may have been if he saw his art today.



Vincent Van Gogh Visits the Gallery | Vincent and the Doctor | Doctor Who

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This article originally appeared on 02.21.20

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Viral post thoughtfully reexamines Kerri Strug’s iconic broken ankle vault at 1996 Olympics

Simone Biles withdrawing from the team final in the Tokyo Olympics and subsequently withdrawing from the individual all-around finals after getting a case of the “twisties” has the world talking. She’s received overwhelming support as well as overwhelming criticism for the move, with some praising her for recognizing her limits and others blasting her for not persevering through whatever she’s dealing with.

Some people pointed to Kerri Strug, who landed on one foot after vaulting with a broken ankle in the 1996 Olympics to help the U.S. win gold, as an example of the kind of sacrifice an athlete should be willing to make for their country.

Byron Heath shared some thoughts about that fateful day in a viral Facebook post that has been shared more than 370,000 times in less than a day.


Heath wrote:

“This realization I had about Simone Biles is gonna make some people mad, but oh well.

Yesterday I was excited to show my daughters Kerri Strug’s famous one-leg vault. It was a defining Olympic moment that I watched live as a kid, and my girls watched raptly as Strug fell, and then limped back to leap again.

But for some reason I wasn’t as inspired watching it this time. In fact, I felt a little sick. Maybe being a father and teacher has made me soft, but all I could see was how Kerri Strug looked at her coach, Bela Karolyi, with pleading, terrified eyes, while he shouted back ‘You can do it!’ over and over again.

My daughters didn’t cheer when Strug landed her second vault. Instead they frowned in concern as she collapsed in agony and frantic tears.

‘Why did she jump again if she was hurt?’ one of my girls asked. I made some inane reply about the heart of a champion or Olympic spirit, but in the back of my mind a thought was festering: *She shouldn’t have jumped again*

The more the thought echoed, the stronger my realization became. Coach Karolyi should have gotten his visibly injured athlete medical help immediately! Now that I have two young daughters in gymnastics, I expect their safety to be the coach’s number one priority. Instead, Bela Karolyi told Strug to vault again. And he got what he wanted; a gold medal that was more important to him than his athlete’s health. I’m sure people will say ‘Kerri Strug was a competitor–she WANTED to push through the injury.’ That’s probably true. But since the last Olympics we’ve also learned these athletes were put into positions where they could be systematically abused both emotionally and physically, all while being inundated with ‘win at all costs’ messaging. A teenager under those conditions should have been protected, and told ‘No medal is worth the risk of permanent injury.’ In fact, we now know that Strug’s vault wasn’t even necessary to clinch the gold; the U.S. already had an insurmountable lead.

Nevertheless, Bela Karolyi told her to vault again according to his own recounting of their conversation:

‘I can’t feel my leg,’ Strug told Karolyi.

‘We got to go one more time,’ Karolyi said. ‘Shake it out.’

‘Do I have to do this again?’ Strug asked. ‘Can you, can you?’ Karolyi wanted to know.

‘I don’t know yet,’ said Strug. ‘I will do it. I will, I will.’

The injury forced Strug’s retirement at 18 years old. Dominique Moceanu, a generational talent, also retired from injuries shortly after. They were top gymnasts literally pushed to the breaking point, and then put out to pasture. Coach Karolyi and Larry Nassar (the serial sexual abuser) continued their long careers, while the athletes were treated as a disposable resource.

Today Simone Biles–the greatest gymnast of all time–chose to step back from the competition, citing concerns for mental and physical health. I’ve already seen comments and posts about how Biles ‘failed her country’, ‘quit on us’, or ‘can’t be the greatest if she can’t handle the pressure.’ Those statements are no different than Coach Karolyi telling an injured teen with wide, frightened eyes: ‘We got to go one more time. Shake it out.’

The subtext here is: ‘Our gold medal is more important than your well-being.’

Our athletes shouldn’t have to destroy themselves to meet our standards. If giving empathetic, authentic support to our Olympians means we’ll earn less gold medals, I’m happy to make that trade.

Here’s the message I hope we can send to Simone Biles: You are an outstanding athlete, a true role model, and a powerful woman. Nothing will change that. Please don’t sacrifice your emotional or physical well-being for our entertainment or national pride. We are proud of you for being brave enough to compete, and proud of you for having the wisdom to know when to step back. Your choice makes you an even better example to our daughters than you were before. WE’RE STILL ROOTING FOR YOU!”

Many people shared Heath’s sentiment, with comments pouring in thanking him for putting words to what they were feeling.

We’re in a new era where our lens of what’s admirable, what’s strong, and what’s right has shifted. We understand more about the lifelong impact of too many concussions. We have trainers and medics checking on football players after big hits. We are finding a better balance between competitiveness and well-being. We are acknowledging the importance of mental health and physical health.

We are also more aware of how both physical and mental trauma impacts young bodies. Though Kerri Strug pushing through the pain has long been seen as an iconic moment in sports, the adults in the room should have been protecting her, not pushing her through an obvious injury.

And the way this fall of Dominique Moceanu at age 14 was handled is downright shocking by today’s standards. She said she never received an exam for it, even after the competition was over. So wrong.

“@Carolinafan0279 @Simone_Biles Nope 👎🏻”

Athletes are not cogs in a wheel, and the desire to win a competition should not trump someone’s well-being. Elite gymnasts already put themselves through grueling physical and mental feats; they wouldn’t be at the top of their sport if they didn’t. But there are limits, and too often in our yearning for a gold medal—or even for a triumphant Olympic story—we push athletes too far.

Now we see some of them pushing back, and knowing what we know now, that’s 100% a good thing.

This article originally appeared on 07.28.21

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When Does Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Lawman: Bass Reeves’ Premiere?

Even though Taylor Sheridan already has a hefty resume filled with cowboy hats, he can never have too many shows. This is why your dad loves him so much. The Yellowstone creator has teamed up with Chad Feehan to produce Lawmen: Bass Reeves, an upcoming drama based on the true story of the first Black U.S. Marshal, Bass Reeves.

Lawmen: Bass Reeves is the latest series to take place in the West, this time following David Oyelowo as the legendary lawmen himself, alongside Dennis Quaid, Garrett Hedlund, Forrest Goodluck, Barry Pepper, Grantham Coleman, Demi Singleton, and Lauren E. Banks. Here is the official synopsis for the series, which will consist of eight episodes:

From Executive Producers Taylor Sheridan and David Oyelowo comes the untold story of the most legendary lawman in the Old West: Bass Reeves. Lawmen: Bass Reeves, follows the journey of Reeves (Oyelowo) and his rise from enslavement to law enforcement as the first Black U.S. Marshal west of the Mississippi. Despite arresting over 3,000 outlaws during the course of his career, the weight of the badge was heavy, and he wrestled with its moral and spiritual cost to his beloved family.

The first two episodes of Lawmen will premiere on November 5th on Paramount+, and continue weekly through December 17th. Until then, you can also stream other Sheridan favorites on Paramount+, like Tulsa King, the Yellowstone prequels 1883 and 1923, and Mayor Of Kingstown. If you’re looking to stream the original Yellowstone series, you’ll have to hop on over to Peacock for now.