But wait, why was Victoria Monét in the crowd but not performing on stage? Fans were particularly upset that she wasn’t given the opportunity to show off her powerhouse vocals.
“I see your advocation for me to have performed tonight and I’m so grateful to you!! Sincerely!” Monét wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “My team was told it is ‘too early in my story’ for that opportunity so we will keep working! I’m grateful for YOU, for my tour starting this Friday and for the ability to see some of my favorite people perform tonight and receive the love they so deserve!!! [Brown heart emoji, prayer-hands emoji] For me, it’s part of the story…and in Gods time.”
I see your advocation for me to have performed tonight and I’m so grateful to you!! Sincerely! My team was told it is “too early in my story” for that opportunity so we will keep working! I’m grateful for YOU, for my tour starting this Friday and for the ability to see some of my…
Lauren Jauregui replied to Monét’s post, writing what most people are thinking: “I love you and your beautiful positive SWEET ASS SELF OMG but also they’re full of sh*t lol.”
In late August, Monét dropped her album Jaguar II, which Uproxx‘s Wongo Okon reviewed glowingly. Fans still have a chance to experience for themselves in person, as Monét’s supporting The Jaguar Tour will stretch into October. See her remaining dates here.
It’s been over four months since the WGA strike began, which means it’s been over four months since most talk shows have aired new episodes. Those that have dared return without writers have not done so without consequences. Just ask Drew Barrymore. But there’s someone who clearly wasn’t deterred by the backlash the morning show host has faced.
Real Time is coming back, unfortunately, sans writers or writing. It has been five months, and it is time to bring people back to work. The writers have important issues that I sympathize with, and hope they are addressed to their satisfaction, but they are not the only people…
Per Deadline, Barbie critic Bill Maher took to Twitter to announce that Real Time, his long-running HBO debate show, was returning. There was a catch: They were doing so “unfortunately, sans writers or writing.” It’s been “five months” since the strike began (actually it’s four months, one week, and four days), and it’s “time to bring people back to work.”
Maher elaborated on his complicated stance on Hollywood’s two-pronged strike in his statement:
“The writers have important issues that I sympathize with, and hope they are addressed to their satisfaction, but they are not the only people with issues, problems, and concerns. Despite some assistance from me, much of the staff is struggling mightily. We all were hopeful this would come to an end after Labor Day, but that day has come and gone, and there still seems to be nothing happening. I love my writers, I am one of them, but I’m not prepared to lose an entire year and see so many below-the-line people suffer so much.”
Maher said that he’ll “honor the spirit of the strike” by excluding the portions of his show, namely the monologue, deks piece, New Rules, and “editorial” — aka “the written pieces that I am so proud of on Real Time.”
He also admitted that the writer-less version of his show “will not be as good as our normal show, full stop.” Still, he said, “the heart of the show is an off-the-cuff panel discussion that aims to cut through the bullsh*t and predictable partisanship, and that will continue. The show will not disappoint.”
The last time Real Time was on air was April 28, mere days before the WGA went on strike. His guests included Elon Musk.
Last week Maher earned scorn for calling the strikers’ demands, with which he partially agrees, “kooky.” He took particular umbrage with their belief “that you’re owed a living as a writer.” In his words, “you’re not.”
Bill Maher wants to acknowledge the “big other side” of the writer’s strike, and while he says they’re getting “screwed a little bit by the streamers”, a lot of their demands are “kooky”.
Drake will celebrate the long-awaited arrival of For All The Dogs on stage, performing the first of back-to-back It’s All A Blur Tour shows at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. The tour is scheduled to wrap with rescheduled shows in Denver, Colorado and New Orleans, Louisiana, but new dates have not been announced.
As of now, the last confirmed show is on October 9 in Columbus, Ohio, after back-to-back hometown shows at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on October 6 and 7. See all of the remaining dates here.
In other words, Drake will have plenty of opportunities to insert the album into his already-stacked setlist. The It’s All A Blur Tour is Drake’s first since 2018, so it’s anybody’s guess as to if he will embark on a new tour specifically in support of For All The Dogs.
People who like Donald Trump say the damndest things about him. To them, he’s not a potential criminal with autocratic tendencies who may cheat at golf. Instead he’s a tough, ripped soldier, not a draft-dodger who eats way too much McDonald’s. Leave it to young MAGA twerp Charlie Kirk, then, to find what is certainly an original take on the big guy.
Per Raw Story, the sometimes bedheaded far right pundit spoke favorably, sort of, about Trump’s predecessor while broadcasting from a pastor’s summit. One thing Kirk admired, however begrudgingly, about Barack Obama is that he was able to rally a flailing party together and become a kind of folk hero.
“The Obama movement was larger than life,” Kirk said. “They rode this idea of candidate enthusiasm and this idea of hope and change and all of that. But you live by the sword, you die by the sword.”
Obama was even re-elected, by crushing eventually outgoing GOP senator Mitt Romney. But after that happened, according to Kirk, “Republican voters said, our turn.” What did they want, per Kirk? “We want a white Obama.”
Eventually, Kirk argued, they found this “white Obama.” It wasn’t Jeb Bush or Marco Rubio. Kirk said, “And who was the only person that could potentially play the charismatic game as talented as Barack Obama? Donald Trump.”
Would Trump appreciate being compared to the guy he tried to smear with his racist birther campaign? Probably not! But he has bigger fish to fry these days.
Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. After a big 10 sneaker list last week, things are cooling down as we transition from summer to fall with a much smaller collection of the week’s best sneakers. With all the amazing drops between now and the end of the year, our wallets could use a break.
This week we’re getting a mix of classics by way of a new Jordan 1 colorway, a set of Gazelles, and and understated take on the Converse Weapon, and new silhouettes and reimagining, like A-Cold-Wall’s Nike TN98, and Drake’s newest silhouette for Nike, the NOCTA Glide. We’re also highlighting the most elegant and luxurious Crocs collaboration to ever drop. You gotta see it to believe it!
Let’s dive into this week’s best sneaker drops and where to find them, and afterwards be sure to hit up our list of the sneaker silhouettes you need to care about right now.
A-COLD-WALL is joining Nike for a reimagining of the 1998 Nike Air Max 98 Plus TN The sneaker sports a highly textured full-grain leather upper with a moulded exoskeleton, a matted footed TPU tip, aged detailing, and transparent UV finishes with laser etched logos and dual-branded sockliners.
The sneaker is available in both stone and onyx in a full size run. Another dope release from A-COLD-WALL, one of Nike’s most consistent brand collaborator.
The A-COLD-WALL x Nike Air Max Plus 98 in onyx or stone are out now for a retail price of $220. Pick up a pair exclusively at A-COLD-WALL.
I know that the Adidas Samba is easily the brand’s most popular and trendy silhouette right now, but don’t sleep on the superior Gazelle. The sneaker has more unique silhouette than the Samba and is dropping in new fall colorways including Bright Blue, Shadow Green, and Scarlet.
The vibrant colorways are a perfect way to make a statement.
The Adidas Gazelle fall color pack is live now for a retail price of $120. Pick up a pair at Adidas.
Just in time for the start of the fall season, Nike is dropping a Praline colorway of the Jordan 1 exclusively in women’s sizing. The sneaker leans luxury with a premium leather upper, a high-top cut and smooth thick ribbon-style caramel colored laces.
The sneaker comes with an alternate set of thinner white laces, but the design looks best the way it was intended in our opinion.
The Nike Women’s Air Jordan 1 Praline is set to drop on September 13th at 7:00 Am PST for a retail price of $180. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
UNDEFEATED is showing love to one of Converse’s beloved classics, the Weapon. Dropping in an all-white and green colorway, the reworked Weapon features UNDEFEATED’s branding at the tongue and the words ‘Play Dirty” etched into the outer paneling of the right shoe as well as inside the tongue.
Both colorways look great, but if we’re forced to choose, we’re going green hands down. It helps the dual branding to pop out and look great against the bright white base.
John McEnroe’s Mac Attack sneaker is fully back and we’re loving it! This week the signature shoe — which I guess isn’t signature anymore as now it’s just called the “Attack” — is dropping in a simple white colorway with a black swoosh and collar, and a checkered tongue tag.
It isn’t the flashiest colorway to drop, but we haven’t seen a classic black and white makeup since the sneaker’s return, so it’s worth getting excited over. Though we’re still waiting on that Travis Scott branded Attack — hopefully, we get that before the year’s close.
The Nike Attack Black and White is set to drop on September 14th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $120. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
JJJJound is linking up with Crocs for a super minimal (as is the brand’s MO) take on the iconic Classic Clog. Dropping in a clean White and Slate Grey colorway, JJJJound’s take on the clog sports branded brass rivets and a redesigned heel strap that is deliberately designed to encourage the more leisurely fit of this deceptively versatile clog. I can’t believe we’re saying this but… this Croc looks pretty elegant and luxurious.
We’ve seen all sorts of different takes on the Classic Clog at this point, even a few from luxury labels like Balenciaga, but no other brand has ever been able to make the Classic Clog look this high-end!
The JJJJound x Crocs Classic Clog is set to drop on September 14th at 9:00 AM PST for a retail price of $75. Pick up a pair exclusively at JJJJound.
Drake’s latest for his NOCTA Nike line is this week’s Glide. Inspired by the Zoom Flight 95, the Glide sports a lightweight and breathable full textile upper equipped with a Zoom air bag in the forefoot and a translucent rubber outsole with GTEK traction. Rounding out the design is a thin textile swoosh with the NOCTA logo on the tongue and sock liner. Drake’s NOCTA line dropped with little fanfare initially but we have to admit, this is a dope design. We’ll be watching Drake’s work with Nike very closely from here on out.
The Nike NOCTA Glide Black and White is set to drop on September 15th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $160. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
On Wednesday, September 13, Sia released her first new music since 2021 in the form of “Gimme Love,” an uninhibited pop single packed with the sonic dynamism characteristic of her multi-platinum-certified discography. In it, Sia isn’t afraid to ask for what she needs.
“You don’t wanna dance with me,” she sings. “But babe, that’s what I need / Please now just this once / Dance, babe, dance, baby / You don’t wanna sing with me / But babe, that’s what I need / Please now just this once / Sing, baby.”
After a soaring chorus, which features impressive vocal control and range, Sia has to ask this person to fight for her and, yes, give her love.
There’s more where “Gimme Love” came from. Sia also confirmed the single is from her forthcoming album Reasonable Woman, due in spring of 2024. It will be her first solo pop album in eight years. A limited-edition tangerine vinyl is available for purchase here, of which only 500 were made.
Listen to “Gimme Love” above.
Reasonable Woman is out Spring 2024 via Atlantic Records. Find more information here.
Sia is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Are we alone in the universe? Probably not. But so far there’s been little hard proof of alien life, despite what Tucker Carlson says. What, then, to make of the mysterious, mummified creature that was unveiled Tuesday in Mexico’s Congress, which one UFO expert described as a “clear demonstration” of “non-human” remains, and probably an alien? Many on social media didn’t seem convinced. After all, they said, the corpse looks a little too much like E.T., the dang extra-terrestrial.
Per The New York Post, images of the two mystery corpses — which were actually found in Peru back in 2017, and which had three fingers on each hand as well as elongated heads — inspired more scrutiny than awe. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy was among those making the most obvious comparison, likening the creatures to Steven Spielberg‘s kindly alien, who crushed the world box office back in 1982.
Others went into more detail. “So the Mexicans discovered a 1,000-year-old mummy which supposedly is an alien. And this alien happens to: 1: look exactly like Spielberg’s ET 2. have a human-looking body – one head, two hands, two legs,” tweeted entrepreneur Nikos Drandakis, who concluded it was a “very hard pill to swallow…”
So the Mexicans discovered a 1,000-year-old mummy which supposedly is an alien. And this alien happens to:
1: look exactly like Spielberg’s ET 2. have a human-looking body – one head, two hands, two legs.
During the presentation, ufologist Jaime Maussan claimed that the bodies were between 700 and 1,800 years old and that X-rays had revealed “eggs” inside. Maussan also said that DNA testing had revealed that “these specimens are not part of our terrestrial evolution.” He concluded, “We are not alone.”
Sufjan Stevens is weeks away from releasing his recently announced album Javelin, which drops October 6. The first single was the somber piano ballad “So You Are Tired,” selected by Uproxx‘s “Best New Indie Music” column in August, and now “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?” helps advance Stevens’ world-building.
The reflective single arrived alongside a colorful video. Atop lilting acoustics and juxtaposing atmospheric orchestrals, Stevens sings, “Will anybody every love me? / For good reasons / Without grievance, not for sport / Will anybody every love me? / In every season / Pledge allegiance to my heart / Pledge allegiance to my burning heart.”
He also takes accountability “for the heartache and the misery I create” and wishes to “wash away the summer sins I made.”
As per the press release, Stevens self-produced “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?” and welcomed additional vocals from Adrienne Maree Brown, Hannah Cohen, and Megan Lui.
“Being in the studio with Sufjan is like watching an alchemist at work,” Cohen said in the statement. “He creates a new realm, building our voices from a gentle choir, then morphing us into sirens raging from the sea.”
Lui added, “‘Will Anybody Ever Love Me?’ felt like a glimpse into Sufjan’s past records but spins into an epic collage of voices and instruments. His vision of melody and composition are astonishing and working with him and Hannah in the room was pure joy.”
Watch the “Will Anybody Ever Love Me?” video above, and check out the Javelin album cover art below.
Asthmatic Kitty
Javelin is out 10/6 via Asthmatic Kitty. Find more information here.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
In a little under two days, Vic Mensa is finally releasing his second studio album, more than six years after his solo debut. He’s been rolling out Victor since January, when he shared the first single, “Strawberry Louis Vuitton” with Thundercat. Since then, he’s released a music video for “Swish” with Chance The Rapper and G-Eazy and a trailer for the project inspired by the world of modern art. He also joined Chance at a series of shows celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Rapper’s career-making mixtape, Acid Rap, opening with a salute to Vic’s own early fan favorite, Innanetape.
Below, you can find everything we know about Victor ahead of its release.
Release Date:
Victor is due on September 15 via Roc Nation Records.
Features:
In addition to longtime collaborator Chance The Rapper, G-Eazy, and Thundercat, the album will include appearances from actor Omari Hardwick, Chicago rap veteran Common, New Orleans hip-hop mystic Jay Electronica (incidentally, Vic received decidedly less backlash for Jay’s inclusion than fellow Windy City native Noname got), singers Ant Clemons, Dixson, Lekan, and Ty Dolla Sign, and Inglewood indie rap champion D Smoke.
Tracklist:
1. “Sunday Morning Intro” Feat. Omari Hardwick
2. “Victor”
3. “Rumors”
4. “Lvln Up”
5. “The Weeping Poets” Feat. Jay Electronica
6. “Swear”
7. “$WISH” Feat. G-Eazy & Chance The Rapper
8. “Sunset On The Low End”
9. “Strawberry Louis Vuitton” Feat. Thundercat & Maeta
10. “$outhside Story” Feat. Common
11. “Law Of Karma”
12. “Blue Eyes”
13. “Blue Eyes (Interlude)”
14. “Sunday Evening Reprise” Feat. Dixson & Lekan
15. “All I Kno”
16. “Ble$$ings” Feat. Ant Clemons & D Smoke
17. “14 Days”
18. “Eastside Girl (Bonus Track)” Feat. Ty Dolla $ign
Singles:
Previously released tracks include “Eastside Girl (Bonus Track),” “Blue Eyes,” and “Lvln Up.”
Tour:
While a tour has yet to be announced, Vic has a performance with Chance later this month:
San Diego is a big city that sort of ~magically~ feels much smaller than it is. A land where surfers and bikini-wearing beach lovers thrive. But also there are military folks! Business people! A thriving LGBTQI scene! It’s the kind of place where — even on a day darkened by the marine layer — the beach will be filled with runners, surfers, dog walkers, and sunbathers alike. The quintessential California dream.
I’m saying all that from first-hand experience. I recently moved to San Diego from Los Angeles (I still love you, LA). While LA isn’t far behind in terms of the classic beach city vibes, something about San Diego feels really… cruisy. I also love that each San Diego neighborhood has its own characteristics and sub-communities, which is why I’ve spent the past few months staycationing around the city. I’ve stayed at some of San Diego’s most popular hotel properties and explored their nearby food, drink, and party spots.
From the luxury lifestyle of Del Mar to the party-ready vibes of downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter, I’m sharing a few hotels worth booking for your next visit to San Diego — all based on your vibe. — below.
For the City Traveler: Westgate Hotel
Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter — the most lively section of downtown San Diego full of bars, restaurants, museums, and the Padres’ Petco Park — Westgate Hotel offers the amenities of a highly stylized hotel and the convenience of being close to all the fun. The hotel itself is a luxurious escape that feels like stepping back in time, thanks to the vintage-inspired decor and old-money aesthetic; think sparkling chandeliers, gold accents, and velvet furniture. The hotel even hosts a daily high tea, so bring your best dress and hat.
Don’t let the traditional energy fool you, though. The hotel has some modern features like a rooftop pool, outdoor gym, and wellness club. For the tourist who loves being in the heart of the action, the Westgate puts you right in the busyness of downtown. You can catch a Padres game, browse the immersive WNDR Museum, or go bar hopping through the endless supply of rambunctious hot spots.
Family-friendly may be a turnoff to some, but Town & Country brings an updated and frankly cool vibe to being a young family traveling with your kids. The recently renovated mid-century modern-inspired property, originally opened in 1953, has everything you could need to keep your little ones entertained (ie: a whole ass waterslide) while also enjoying your own vacation — yes, that includes boozy slushies by the pool. The colorful and vintage-style “endless summer” aesthetic of the property is sure to put you in OOO mode immediately.
Located in the central Mission Valley neighborhood, Town & Country is just a few minutes from luxury shopping, golf, hiking, the beach, and dining options — including its own chef-led restaurant, ARLO. If you feel like getting a workout in, the property’s state-of-the-art fitness facility has various machines, weights, equipment, and mats for your exercise needs.
Tucked in the hillside of Del Mar, one of San Diego’s affluent neighborhoods, the Fairmont Grand Del Mar is the type of resort you don’t want to leave — with an 18-hole golf course, a spa, two pools (including an adults-only Relaxation Pool for spa guests), pickleball courts, e-bike rentals, and more. The 400-acre coastal canyon property’s design is what stands out most. The blush-painted buildings fixed with round stone arches, vintage luxury aesthetics in the hotel’s interior and rooms, and the mountainous landscape surrounding the property almost make it feel like a serene Mediterranean escape. While drinking my morning coffee on my balcony, complete with stone Greecian-like pillars and a hillside view, I almost forgot I was in San Diego — or even in the United States.
As for dining, you can enjoy breakfast, brunch, and dinner on the terrace of the resort’s restaurant, Amaya. It serves California-bistro cuisine like striped bass and 14-day aged striploin. You can also grab a snack at the pool or visit the resort’s café, Cent’ Anni Café, for a coffee and breakfast on the go. No matter what brings you to San Diego, make sure to leave room on your itinerary to simply enjoy the Grand Del Mar and its many amenities.
If a dreamy ambiance and photo-ready backdrops are a priority to you, look no further than Estancia La Jolla. There are vibrant flowers, trendy furniture pieces (who knew a chair could be so pretty?), painted murals, and modern rustic designs sprinkled throughout the property. This place even has a butterfly garden and a wishing tree, where guests can write down their desires and meditate. (Are we sure I’m not still in LA?)
As for the amenities, they’re actually as nice as the hotel looks. Head to the pool and spa for some sun and relaxation — opt for a private cabana if you’re traveling with a group. Not only is the property a whimsical escape from everyday life, but it’s also located just a few minutes from the many picturesque La Jolla hot spots — including Torrey Pines State National Reserve and the La Jolla Cove, as well as plenty of restaurants, shopping, and adventure activities.
You’re most likely visiting San Diego for its laid-back vibes and famous beaches. So if lounging in the sand and salt water is the only thing on the itinerary for your trip (I don’t blame you), then book a room at a seaside hotel like Cape Rey Carlsbad Beach. Located in San Diego’s northernmost neighborhood, Cape Rey is just steps from the coastline — you’ll even get a view of the ocean from the hotel pool.
If you want to hang out like some local surfers, walk half a mile from the property to The Camp Store, a beachside pizza spot with live music every Wednesday through Sunday night. Make sure to take a Cape Rey e-bike rental to downtown Carlsbad, too. You can peruse locally-owned boutiques, restaurants, bars, and thrift stores to take home some classic beach town souvenirs.
For the Budget Traveler: ITH Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel
ITH Hostels
Balling on a budget? No problem. At the Beach Bungalow Surf Hostel, you can get a beachside vacation for less than 70 bucks per night — as long as you’re okay with a shared bunk. (If you’re not keen on a community room, you can also book a private queen room for about $200).
Located right on the boardwalk of Pacific Beach, which offers a young party-centric scene, the vibrant and colorful property delivers everything budget, minimalist travelers and digital nomads could need. It has a community kitchen, lockers for your belongings, 24-seven reception, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, and a workspace. Plus, the hostel often hosts social events for its guests, making it easy to make friends on the road.
What’s a party without a rooftop and a killer skyline view? That’s what you’ll get when you stay at Hotel Indigo in downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter. Start your epic San Diego weekend with a Padres game at Petco Park, which is right next door to the hotel. Pregame at the hotel’s rooftop bar (obviously), where you can enjoy your craft cocktails by a firepit. Then, hit one of the many restaurants and bars nearby — there is no shortage of options, so you can basically wander around the streets until something catches your eye.
When you’re finally ready to call it a night, Hotel Indigo has contemporary yet comfortable rooms to come back to. You can recover at the on-site fitness center and grab a coffee at the hotel’s 24-hour grab-and-go market.
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