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Elon Musk, Walter Isaacson’s new biography of — you guessed it — Elon Musk, is out today. The book made waves even before its release when an excerpt revealed that Musk and Grimes had a third child, named Techno Mechanicus, together that was previously unknown to the world. There’s another interesting Grimes tidbit in the book as well, as People notes.

The book reports that in a section about their son X Æ A-12 Musk, Elon took a photo of Grimes while she was having a C-section. Furthermore, he then apparently sent it to friends and family, including Grimes’ father and brothers. He then apparently didn’t understand why that bothered Grimes, with the musician telling Isaacson, “He was just clueless about why I’d be upset.”

Meanwhile, Grimes recently addressed Techno in a X (formerly Twitter) post, tweeting, “I wish I could show u how cute little Techno is [alien emoji] but my priority rn is keeping my babies out of the public eye, Plz respect that at this time [folded hands emoji].”

She also wrote about supposed beef with Neuralink executive Shivon Zilis, with whom Musk recently had a set of twins. Grimes tweeted, “I spoke with Shivon at length finally, which was long overdue. This wasn’t her fault, plz don’t be angry at her! We respect each other a lot and we’re excited to become friends and have the kids grow up together. […] Women are so often pitted against each other. Speaking with Shivon, it’s very evident she’s an amazing human and we both just want what’s best for our kids.”

In the past, talking about her highly-anticipated sophomore album in public would invocate extreme anxiety for Cardi B. However, with the release of her latest single, “Bongos” with Megan Thee Stallion, she’s increasingly becoming more confident.

Today (September 11), during her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Cardi B even shared another nugget of information regarding the forthcoming project. When asked about future touring plans by the host and when her album would be made available to the public, Cardi gave a direct answer.

“[I will tour] as soon as I finish my album,” shared Cardi. She later added, “The album will be done this year. And it will be put out next year.”

This may not be the detailed response most fans are looking for, but it sure beats nothing. When the show opened the line for viewers to call in, another caller inquired about Cardi’s long-teased collaboration with rap legend Lil Kim.

“I really do want [a collaboration with Lil Kim]. I’m going through the songs on my album right now… I want us to have such a great, undeniable song because I know people are going to judge it and be so harsh of it. So, I want to make sure it is the greatest song. But I would love, love, love to do a song with Lil Kim. I love her. And not because she’s Lil Kim but because she’s such a nice person,” said Cardi.

Cardi B is set to perform at the 2023 VMAs tomorrow (September 12). Who knows, maybe she will share another album announcement onstage.

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

When Aaron Rodgers went down four plays into his Jets tenure with what the team fears to be a ruptured Achilles, the expectation was that the Bills would cruise to a win on Monday Night Football.

However, as happened a year ago when these two teams faced off at MetLife Stadium, the Jets defense was able to lead the way to a thrilling and unexpected 22-16 win in overtime, capped off by a walkoff punt return touchdown. Jordan Whitehead played the starring role for New York’s defense, becoming one of Josh Allen’s top targets as he picked off the Bills star quarterback three times on the night, continually giving the Jets a chance to stay in the game — the third of those, seen below, was particularly dreadful and led to the game-tying TD from New York.

On the very next possession, Allen had trouble with the snap and then tried to salvage the play by running the ball. The problem was he never got great control over it, ran into one of his own lineman, and got absolutely smoked by a defender, fumbling it back to the Jets to set them up in field goal range immediately.

It was a disastrous game for Allen, and as they say misery loves company which is why former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez felt like Leonardo DiCaprio in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood when he saw Allen’s fourth turnover, which he felt was reminiscent of the butt fumble that he became synonymous with.

Now, this one was a bit different because Allen also got absolutely smashed by a defender where Sanchez simply ran into his own man, but it’s still a pretty funny tweet from Sanchez. Also, who can blame Sanchez for wanting someone else to share in his pain as his entire football career has been distilled down to his worst (and funniest) moment.

The New York Jets overcame a ten-point deficit to pick up a season-opening victory over the Buffalo Bills on Monday evening. The win was secured with a memorable punt return touchdown by Xavier Gipson in overtime but, earlier in the evening, Jets starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered an injury that immediately cast a shadow over the rest of the 2023 campaign for the team.

Rodgers exited in the the first quarter with what was initially announced as an ankle issue, but Jets head coach Robert Saleh took to the podium after New York’s victory and confirmed the fear is an Achilles injury that would sideline Rodgers for the season.

Saleh later told reporters that Zach Wilson is in line to remain in place as the starting quarterback after presiding over Monday’s comeback win.

At this juncture, nothing about Rodgers’ diagnosis is official, but it is also an indication of the expectation that Saleh was willing to share these sentiments on the record. In terms of the near future, Zach Wilson was largely shaky in the win, though he did connect with Garrett Wilson on a pivotal touchdown in the fourth quarter, and the Jets could conceivably be in the market for external options. New York’s defense (and special teams) showed why the team is in “win-now mode” at this juncture, and it remains to be seen as to whether the team is comfortable with Zach Wilson at the helm.

For Rodgers, this is obviously a devastating potential blow just moments into his tenure with a new franchise. The 39-year-old is already a sure-fire Hall of Fame selection in the future, but Rodgers also took a notable pay decrease in jumping to New York and entered the season with sky-high expectations to transform the Jets into a Super Bowl contender. At the very least, the expectation is a season-ending injury and, with anything as serious as a potentially ruptured Achilles, Rodgers’ long-term future could be in doubt given his age and a lengthy recovery.

Monday night’s Week 1 matchup between the Buffalo Bills and the New York Jets had everything. There was considerable buzz before kickoff for a matchup between projected playoff contenders but, in the opening minutes, Aaron Rodgers suffered an injury that sidelined him for the rest of the evening. With their starting quarterback out of action, the Jets fell behind by a 10-point margin and, with the Bills seemingly in command, New York seemed almost destined for an 0-1 start. Then, the madness really began.

First, Jets star Garrett Wilson made a memorable, game-tying touchdown catch with approximately five minutes to go after. Then, New York took a three-point lead after Josh Allen’s fourth turnover of the game, only to yield a game-tying field goal to the Bills when Tyler Bass connected (with a doink) in the final seconds of regulation. The Bills then won the coin flip in overtime, seemingly taking control again in the process, but Buffalo was unable to move the ball and forced to punt it back to the Jets.

22-year-old Xavier Gipson did the rest for New York, receiving the punt and taking it to the house for a 65-yard walkoff touchdown.

Though the Jets would’ve been in great position even if Gipson had been tackled late in his run, Jets head coach Robert Saleh certainly enjoyed the final result, and his reaction was captured on the broadcast.

Gipson was an unlikely hero and that was almost poetic for a game that was fueled by madness throughout the night. The Jets have questions to answer based on Rodgers’ health and availability, but this was an utterly wild win for New York and, in contract, an absolutely brutal loss for a Buffalo team that led by 10 points against a backup quarterback.

Country-pop music star Shania Twain isn’t impressed by much, not even movie stars Brad Pitt or Ryan Reynolds. But she is dazzled by one particular singer. On Sunday, September 10, during an interview with The Sun, Shania opened up about her future music plans, which she hopes include collaborating with fellow singer Adele.

Contrary to Noel Gallagher’s feelings about his semi-encounter with Adele, Shania’s interaction with the British music star at the 2023 Grammys fueled her desire for them to work together soon.

“I would love to sing with her,” said Twain. “I think we would blend beautifully together. Obviously, that would be amazing. She’s a great singer and has her own style that is unique. She’s a character on stage, too. She’s a fabulous performer. She’s so funny. I like her a lot.”

Fans online are excited by the mere thought of the two musicians recording a song together.

“I hope Adele accepts. I want to hear how they sync,” wrote one person.

“I’d love to hear it,” opined another.

One fan proclaimed, “Two icons coming together.”

“The thought of Shania Twain and Adele collaborating is enough to make any music lover’s heart skip a beat,” remarked one person.

“Omg! Feature of the decade,” wrote another.

One fan posed the question via a poll, asking others whether the potential track should lean into pop or country music.

Would this be country?? Or would this be pop??

— Its Just Shane (@Skerrd22) September 11, 2023

One of the biggest shopping trends over the past 20 years has been the steady increase in the number of dollar stores across the U.S. According to WWNO, the number of Dollar Generals in the U.S. has nearly tripled since 2004.

Low-cost retail stores have become especially popular as inflation has squeezed shoppers in recent years. Dollar stores are a lifeline for low-income people, but they’re also a sign of economic uncertainty.

The steady growth of these stores has attracted the attention of major grocery store brands that now, instead of sending their cast-off merchandise to dollar retailers, are making specific products to line their shelves. Dollar stores now have more fresh food options to help provide healthier choices for their shoppers.

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Given many Americans’ reliance on dollar stores, Alanya Williams (@thundermane328) has created a TikTok channel where he shows people how to stretch their budgets by creating satisfying meals using affordable ingredients. On his TikTok channel, he teaches you how to make jalapeno popper ramen, signature nacho dishes, and breakfasts fit for a king.

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Here a steak dinner from the Dollartree yup. #dollartree #Cheapmeals #dollarmeals #dollarmeals #budgetmeals #easyrecipe

Recently, Williams whipped up a pretty tasty-looking steak dinner using ingredients from Dollar Tree, and the video received nearly 2 million views. Williams purchased some Stampede band ribeye steaks, a bag of frozen stir-fry veggies, two Tombstone pizza sticks, a can of pasta sauce, and spaghetti to make his meal.

​“I was in the neighborhood,” he tells his followers in the viral video. “I’ll make you a meal.” He then put the pizza sticks in the air fryer, fried the veggies in oil, and boiled the spaghetti, adding liberal amounts of butter. He cooked the beef like he works at a high-end steak house, sauteeing it in butter and olive oil, adding rosemary, garlic, butter and steak seasoning.

“And the thing about it, TikTok, is these are well-proportioned meals. Can you believe that for under $10?” Williams asked after showing off two perfectly plated meals.

Although the meal was a clever example of culinary creativity, a few of the most popular commenters on the video balked at eating steak from Dollar Tree. “Ain’t trusting Dollar Tree meat,” Brad Cast wrote. “I’m sorry can’t do the dollar tree steaks,” Lourraex agreed.

People pushed back on the naysayers because Williams is teaching people who may not have much to get the most joy out of what they do have.

“Everyone acts like they’re too good for this food. Wait till you have access to NO food. You’ll eat anything, trust me. This looks great!” Dylan Green wrote. “Why are the comments acting as if people aren’t out here struggling? He is showing folks how to make a way. Great job bro! Yup!” UncleRuckus1120 added.

Another commenter, Chef PB, thinks Williams deserves some love from Dollar Tree for helping out its customers. “Dollar Tree, please sponsor yah man. He’s promoting your store and brand,” Chef PB wrote.

As the old saying goes, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Williams should be praised for doing the Lord’s work out here, teaching people on a budget how to not only survive during hard times but thrive. Yup!

On Monday, America commemorated the 22nd anniversary of the September 11 attacks. How did Republicans honor the occasion? By complaining about Joe Biden, of course. As for Marjorie Taylor Greene, she used a day often meant as a symbol of unity to once again call for the country to be split up.

“We need a national divorce,” Greene tweeted. “We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government. Everyone I talk to says this. From the sick and disgusting woke culture issues shoved down our throats to the Democrat’s traitorous America Last policies, we are done. “

It’s not the first time Greene has floated this idea. Back in February — on President’s Day! — she debuted her “national divorce” plan. It all sounds a bit messy given that the states that tend to go blue are sprinkled all over the place, that some states flip different ways at different times, that no state is fully red or blue, that it’s not uncommon for families to disagree politically, etc.

Maybe Greene, who is one of the MAGA lawmakers trying to get Biden impeached on, shall we say, trumped up charges, is just mad that the former president’s base doesn’t want her anywhere near the vice presidency.

(Via Mediaite)

The New York Jets and Buffalo Bills opened the 2023 season with a Week 1 matchup on Monday evening, and the overriding storyline of the evening was, unfortunately, the first quarter injury to Aaron Rodgers. The future Hall of Fame quarterback was sidelined for the vast majority of the evening with injury, leaving former No. 2 overall pick Zach Wilson at the helm for the Jets. For most of the night, Wilson struggled considerably, but New York’s defense played top-flight football to keep the Jets in touch long enough for Garrett Wilson to produce fireworks.

Following the third interception of the night for Buffalo’s Josh Allen, Wilson and Wilson connected on a touchdown that tied the game for New York. On its own, that would be pivotal enough in the fourth quarter of a game between division rivals, but Garrett Wilson’s catch was phenomenal and produced quite a reaction from ESPN play-by-play man Joe Buck.

You don’t often hear Buck get this excited, but Wilson’s brilliance even brought him to full volume. Buck’s immediate reaction painted the correct picture, and a closer look at the play confirmed the excitement along with more praise from ESPN analyst Troy Aikman for the young star receiver.

It was no secret coming into the season that Garrett Wilson has an All-Pro ceiling, and this catch will only add to the hype. It remains to be seen as to which quarterback he’ll be catching the majority of passes from, but Garrett Wilson wowed everyone with this play amid sky-high stakes.

“Riot (Rowdy Pipe’n)” rapper ASAP Rocky is currently laying low with his partner, music superstar Rihanna, while they celebrate the birth of their second child. Unfortunately, that at-home bonding time may be cut short as Rocky (real name Rakim Mayers) could be heading to a courtroom to clear his name.

According to Rolling Stone, both Mayers and his attorney, Joe Tacopina, have reportedly been named in a defamation lawsuit. In court documents obtained by the publisher, several public remarks made by or on behalf of the pair regarding his ongoing felony assault case (which dates back to November 2021) are allegedly damaging.

The alleged victim and former ASAP Mob member Terell Ephron (aka ASAP Relli) and his legal representative, Camille Vasquez, have filed a suit against the parties, accusing them of slander and making false statements to the press. One of the remarks came via a statement shared with Rolling Stone, where Tacopina alleged that Ephron’s civil lawsuit for the reported shooting was him “trying to get money from Rocky” and referring to the incident as a “false scenario.”

Vasquez emphasized those statements:“damage [Ephron’s] reputation and his personal brand; goodwill in the community as a member of A$AP Mob,” which could result in loss of future wages. The documents list that Ephron is seeking punitive or exemplary damages in addition to his incurred legal fees.

Mayers’ preliminary hearing is scheduled for November 8.