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Usher, Apparently Looking To Spark Debates, Made Three Picks For The Greatest Rappers Of All Time

The debate over the best rappers of all time is always going on. Lil Wayne named Jay-Z, Biggie, and Gucci Mane. Freddie Gibbs listed Kendrick Lamar, Drake, and Pusha T. Now Usher is offering his insight.

Following his new single “Boyfriend” with Keke Palmer, he made an appearance on the Capital Xtra radio show with Robert Bruce and Shayna Marie. To celebrate 50 years of hip hop, he answered who he thinks are the greatest rappers of all time, according to HotNewHipHop.

“The Notorious B.I.G., I would also say Eminem,” Usher said. “In terms of rapport and in terms of just swag. You put on Biggie’s verses and ’till this day they still hit as if they were just created today. His pocket, his metaphors, his storytelling, just so vivid, and just understanding what the culture is.”

“They haven’t really moved much more from what he was talking about back then, that lets you know that he was way ahead,” he added. “In terms of one of the fastest and most credible rappers, I’d say Busta Rhymes.”

Today (August 17), Usher also announced more dates of Usher: My Way The Vegas Residency. It began in July 2022 and the added dates are November 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 22, 24, 25, 29 and December 1 and 2, 2023.

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Joe Scarborough Believes That The GOP Is ‘Quietly Panicking’ Over Trump’s Poll Numbers And Is Struggling To Cope

As Donald Trump now faces his fourth indictment for allegedly plotting to overturn the Georgia election results, the former president has boasted that his laundry list of charges is helping him win the 2024 election before it even starts. Like all things Trump, reality is painting a much different picture.

During Thursday’s episode of Morning Joe, host Joe Scarborough revealed some startling numbers from an Associated Press that reportedly has the GOP very concerned.

“This is what Republicans have quietly been panicking about,” Scarborough said. “You look at these numbers — 64 percent in the [Associated Press] poll, 64 percent say they’re not going to support Trump next year. I actually saw people connected with Mitch McConnell and other Republicans tweeting that out, that this is devastating.

As Scarborough continued, he brought up more polls that spelled disaster for Trump. Via Raw Story:

“The majority believe what he did was illegal, and there are so many other polls that came out yesterday that are showing the same thing. Independents breaking dramatically away from Donald Trump. Independents saying he should have been indicted, independents saying overwhelmingly that what he did was illegal.”

While wrapping up his remarks, the Morning Joe host got down to brass tacks and dropped some extremely bleak numbers for Trump’s 2024 chances.

“Only 15 percent of Americans, let’s underline this, agree with Donald Trump that he did nothing wrong,” Scarborough said of the 2020 election charges. “Only 15 percent of Americans agree with Donald Trump that he did nothing wrong in the classified documents case. Only 14 percent of Americans say he did nothing wrong in the hush-money case. Of course, that is by far, for good reason, the weakest case, but these numbers, it sure seems like they’re moving in one direction.”

(Via Raw Story)

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What To Watch: Our Picks For The TV Shows And Movies We Think You Should Stream This Week

Each week our staff of film and TV experts surveys the entertainment landscape to select the ten best new/newish shows available for you to stream at home. We put a lot of thought into our selections, and our debates on what to include and what not to include can sometimes get a little heated and feelings may get hurt, but so be it, this is an important service for you, our readers. With that said, here are our selections for this week.

20. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (Paramount Plus)

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What we have here is a spinoff of one show (Star Trek: Discovery) that was itself a prequel to another show (the original Star Trek), now in its second season. We are deep into the lore here. But that’s okay. It’s a fun little ride, good for both diehard fans of the franchise and newbies trying to dip their toes in a little. You could use a little galactic escape sometimes. We all can.

Watch it on Paramount Plus

19. Foundation (Apple TV Plus)

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In case the clip of Lee Pace battling a group of relentless assassins dressed only in his birthday suit wasn’t a big enough clue, this season of Foundation f*cks. And fights. What we’re trying to say is there’s a ton more action involved in the latest batch of episodes as the struggle to save a small swath of humanity from a predicted galactic war grows more perilous. We’ve hurtled 100 years forward as Dr. Hari Seldon (Jared Harris) and his group of revolutionaries encounter a new threat to his psychohistory equation while navigating the unintended consequences of time travel. Meanwhile, the Emperor clones (Pace among them) are scrambling to hold onto power as rebellions and political upheaval threaten their DNA-replicating dynasty. Man, no one is doing sci-fi like Apple TV+ right now.

Watch it on Apple TV Plus

18. The Lincoln Lawyer (Netflix)

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The series picked up the same subject matter as the movie, and whaddya know, the show turned into a streaming hit that kept the adventures of Los Angeles’ most talked-about defense attorney. Naturally, Mickey Haller (Manuel Garcia-Rulfo) is still running business out of his Lincoln’s backseat, where he’ll handle just about every case, and if you’ve been missing Neve Campbell from the Scream franchise, you can find her here as season two continues.

Watch it on Netflix

17. Full Circle (Max)

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We are gloriously awash in Timothy Olyphant. Not only is Justified: City Primeval here, but he also plays an apparently hatless role in this crime drama series from Steven Soderbergh. Olyphant and Clare Danes portray the parents of a kidnapped child, so yes, this might not be the kind of “tense drama” that you’re craving, but the talent is stacked into the stratosphere. Zazie Beetz plays the lead investigator on the case, and naturally, do not expect a cut-and-dried story from Mr. Soderbergh. Yes, there are secrets afoot here.

Watch it on Max

16. They Cloned Tyrone (Netflix)

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They don’t make movies like They Cloned Tyrone anymore. Pulled from a Black List script from first-time director Juel Taylor, this slick, riotous crime caper is an amalgam of genres – one part mind-bending sci-fi, one part Blaxploitation homage, mixed with 70s era funk, infused with Nancy Drew references, and propped up by stellar comedic performances from Jamie Foxx and Teyonah Parris. John Boyega’s in here too, playing a reluctant hero tasked with saving his block from a secret government conspiracy that’s somehow twisted up in fried chicken recipes and grape drink offerings and hair relaxer. If we could have more of this, that’d be great.

Watch it on Netflix

15. The Afterparty (Apple TV Plus)

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The Afterparty was a ton of fun in its first season. It was a little whodunnit mystery with a cast full of your comedy favorites — Sam Richardson! Tiffany Haddish! Ben Schwartz! And so on! — and a fun hook where each episode focused on a different character and was presented using a different style of storytelling. Well, it’s back for a second season now, with a new murder and some new genres and a similar crew of characters. There is very little to complain about here.

Watch it on Apple TV Plus

14. Heart of Stone (Netflix)

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Gal Gadot is following up Red Notice (which was the only movie that mattered at one moment) with a new yarn, in which she stars as Rachel Stone (yes, that’s right), who is an MI6 elite agent who happens to also be a secret member of a secret organization that none of her colleagues know about. Jamie Dornan plays the boss agent of Rachel, whose lives begin to collide, of course. This sounds like an action-filled-yet-glossy watch for when the movie schedule gets derailed by the ongoing strikes.

Watch it on Netflix

13. Futurama (Hulu)

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Futurama has returned for a… third time? Fourth time? It’s hard to keep track. But what’s important here is that Matt Groening and David X. Cohen’s future-set animated series is back again, this time on Hulu, and the original voice cast, including Billy West, Katey Sagal, and John DiMaggio, have all returned. No matter how many times Futurama ends, it always seems to come back as clever and funny as ever.

Watch it on Hulu

12. Painkiller (Netflix)

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The story of Painkiller may seem familiar. It is, after all, a different way into the story told in the acclaimed Michael Keaton-starring Dopesick about the greed and devastation at the core of the opioid epidemic, but while the volume of the performances and tone may differ, this is, by the weight of its subject matter alone, a story worth re-experiencing. From the writers behind the Mister Rogers film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, Painkiller stars Matthew Broderick as pharma CEO Richard Sackler, Uzo Aduba as a dogged government investigator, Taylor Kitsch as an oxy addict in spiral, and West Duchovny as a pharma salesperson/so-called “oxycontin kitten” and “drug dealer with a ponytail.”

Watch it on Netflix

11. Harley Quinn (Max)

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Even though there’s been a lot of upheaval at HBO Max/Max and even more so for films and TV shows starring DC characters, at least one supervillainess is safe. Miss Harley (who does not need the Joker for success) was almost pointedly renewed as a clattering of show cancellations and removals swirled. Heck, Kaley Cuoco’s voice even gave us the only Valentine’s Day special worth watching this year. Soon, we might find out whether Bane is still making love to a skyscraper as Harley attempts to get in good with the Bat Family. Quite a contrast there.

Watch it on Max

10. Winning Time (Max)

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The continuing saga of the Showtime-era of the NBA and the LA Lakers, well, continues, injecting a lot more Larry Bird into the mix while also seeing the impact of fame and failure on the principal characters of the era, inspiring strong performances from Jason Segel, Adrien Brody, Solomon Hughes, and Quincy Isaiah. Off-the-court and out of the trainer’s room, the complex family dynamic between the members of Buss family proves volatile, giving us Succession vibes. Damn, Succession in the mid-80s, what a dream. For now, though, Winning Time is a worthy substitute and more than worth your time.

Watch it on Max

9. What We Do in the Shadows (FXX/Hulu)

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Body-swaps. Pride parades. Mall outings. The best comedy on TV is officially back, baby. WWDITS’ latest season introduces our favorite group of undead idiots to even more 21st century hijinks proving that this show – unlike its immortal characters – only gets better with age. Guillermo’s struggling with an identity crisis of supernatural proportions, Nadja’s been hexed, Colin Robinson is thriving in the service industry, and Nandor and Laszlo are knee-deep in a centuries-old feud. The house is in chaos, which is just how we like it.

Watch it on Hulu

8. How To with John Wilson (Max)

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A surprisingly stirring mosaic of human weirdness, modern annoyance, and the pursuit of presence and meaning, How To with John Wilson landed when we needed it most amidst the wall-to-wall coverage and heavy isolation of the peak pandemic. Like other revered HBO shows (Succession, Barry), it’s now leaving, perhaps a little sooner than we expected or wanted. Nevertheless, it feels like it’s going out on high and on its own terms creatively with another volume of mundane misadventures adding up to something touching profundity.

Watch it on Max

7. Billions (Paramount Plus)

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Whaddya know, Damian Lewis’ Bobby Axelrod is somehow back for one last *cough* job. Whether that job involves leaning deep into betrayal remains unknown for the moment, but expect alliances to fall and old wounds to fester. Enemies and friends find their lines blurred, and man, do enough people give Maggie Siff credit for being one of the most magnetic presences within any ensemble cast? I think not, but sure, Corey Still and Paul Giamatti are cool, too. Once this show takes the final lap, Showtime will somehow launch four spinoffs, and Maggie should appear in all of them.

Watch it on Paramount Plus

6. Justified: City Primeval (Hulu)

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Everyone’s favorite extralegal lawman is swaggering back into our hearts, long after he made it out of Harlan alive. Can he make it out of Detroit alive, too? We’ll see, and Raylan Givens’ daughter, Willa, is also onboard to give the hat a hard time because someone needs to do it. We’ve already pinpointed the one Justified episode, “Long In The Tooth,” that makes an ideal essential rewatch before this spinoff, and Raylan should have a swell time hunting bad guys in Motor City. At the top of his list: The so-called “Oklahoma Wildman,” portrayed by Boyd Holbrook and his tighty-whiteys.

Watch it on Hulu

5. The Beanie Bubble (Apple TV Plus)

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Hey, remember Beanie Babies, those adorable and colorful collectible plush toys that looked so cute on a shelf while also sparking a fervor among collectors and investors? Of course, you do! You or someone you love probably had at least one. Remember the in-fighting and largesse behind the scenes? Eh, probably not, but luckily directors Kristin Gore and Damian Kulash Jr. are here to flip the nostalgia switch and illuminate the chaos in the process with this film starring Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, and Sarah Snook as Beanie Baby insiders.

Watch it on Apple TV Plus

4. Twisted Metal (Peacock)

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Twisted Metal is one of the more unlikely video game-to-TV show adaptations, but the Peacock series has put together quite the crew for this post-apocalyptic joyride. The action-comedy stars Anthony Mackie, Stephanie Beatriz, Thomas Haden Church, Mike Mitchell (of Doughboys fame), and wrestler Samoa Joe as Sweet Tooth (Will Arnett provides the voice of the evil clown). The Last of Us was great, but did it have a clown driving an ice cream truck? Exactly.

Watch it on Peacock

3. Heartstopper (Netflix)

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Heartstopper is really just a lovely little show. The first season introduced us all to Charlie and Nick, two teenage boys who became friends and then discovered that friendship might actually be… something… more than friendship. Season two takes things even further. It’s funny and sweet and charming and gay as all hell, which is… yeah, really just lovely.

Watch it on Netflix

2. Solar Opposites (Hulu)

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Solar Opposites is, in a sense, two shows for the price of one. What a deal! One show is the alien adventures of Korvo (now voiced by Dan Stevens), Terry, Jesse, Yumyulack, and the Pupa, the cutest lil’ guy on television. The other show takes place in The Wall, where humans have been shrunk down and held hostage inside a terrarium. Both are very funny, very weird, and very good. Solar Opposites doesn’t get as much attention as Rick and Morty, but it should.

Watch it on Hulu

1. Reservation Dogs (Hulu)

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The thing about Reservation Dogs is that it is a good show. It has been for a few seasons now. And it still is in its third and final season, which is airing right now. Funny and heartfelt and everything you could possibly want out of a television show about some teens figuring stuff out. There’s a lot of weird stuff going on out there in the world. Some of it is kind of scary. Maybe you should chill out and watch Reservation Dogs. You could absolutely do much, much worse.

Watch it on Hulu

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Trump’s Lawyers Are Begging Him To Stop Holding Press Conferences So That He Won’t Get Himself Into More Legal Trouble

Donald Trump’s legal troubles have gotten so bad that his attorneys have now taken away his favorite thing: press conferences.

After Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis brought an indictment against Trump and 18 of his co-conspirators earlier this week over their efforts to overturn Georgia’s voting results in the 2020 presidential election, Trump quickly responded on his Truth Social account, vowing to take to the podium to clear his name. The twice-impeached president promised to present “a large, complex, detailed but irrefutable report” at a press conference to be held next Monday at his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey.

“Based on the results of this CONCLUSIVE Report, all charges should be dropped against me & others – There will be a complete EXONERATION!” Trump wrote. “They never went after those that Rigged the Election. They only went after those that fought to find the RIGGERS!”

But now it seems his legal team is trying to put the kibosh on any public speaking engagements for fear that Trump will only further incriminate himself in the wide-ranging RICO case. According to ABC News, Trump’s attorneys have warned him that “holding such a press conference with dubious claims of voter fraud will only complicate his legal problems” and have “advised him to cancel it.” Trump’s voter fraud claims have already been thoroughly disproven by the state of Georgia’s GOP-led officials with its Republican governor, Brian Kemp, and Trump’s own Justice Department spearheading exhaustive efforts to perform recounts in the wake of his team’s allegations. With Trump and his allies refusing to present their “evidence” under oath, any reports Trump presents can’t be taken seriously. But that hasn’t stopped his lawyers from practically forbidding him from seeking more attention via impromptu press conferences likely because they know, as we do, that anytime Trump opens his mouth incriminating bullsh*t spews out.

(Via RawStory)

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Jack Harlow Announces A Special Treat For His Home State With The ‘No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour’

Jack Harlow is a hero for homebodies everywhere. The very proud Louisville, Kentucky native announced on Thursday, August 17, that “the only tour I’m going on this year” will be the No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour — his third annual No Place Like Home run.

The tour will take place in six cities (all in Kentucky, obviously) this November and December. It will unofficially support Harlow’s surprise Jackman album from April, which Uproxx deemed among the best albums of 2023 so far.

Per press release, registration is open now for the presale and will run through Sunday, August 20 at 11:50 p.m. local time.

“Once registration closes, fans will be randomly selected to receive a code that grants them access to the pre-sales starting on Tuesday, August 22 and Wednesday, August 23. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week,” it states.

Citi is the official pre-sale partner for this tour, and the pre-sale for Citi cardmembers will begin at 10 a.m. local time on Tuesday, August 22. Registration for the Citi pre-sale is available here.

The general onsale, which will only feature “a limited number of tickets,” is scheduled for Friday, August 25 at 10 a.m. local time on Ticketmaster.

See the No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour artwork and dates below.

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11/24 — Owensboro, KY @ Owensboro Sports Center
11/25 — Pikeville, KY @ Appalachian Wireless Arena
11/26 — Covington, KY @ Truist Arena
12/01 — Murray, KY @ CFSB Center
12/02 — Bowling Green, KY @ E.A. Diddle Arena
12/03 — Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena

Jack Harlow is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

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Miley Cyrus ‘Used To Be Young,’ But Not Anymore On Her Upcoming Single

The pop girlies are popping. On Thursday morning, August 17, Selena Gomez announced her first single of the year, “Single Soon,” will release on August 25. Simultaneously, Miley Cyrus gave her “loyal fans” a reason to circle August 25.

Cyrus will drop “Used To Be Young,” her first single since the March arrival of her Endless Summer Vacation album.

“August 25th. USED TO BE YOUNG,” Cyrus captioned an Instagram video. “In celebration of my new single release Endless Summer Vacation (backyard sessions) continues. Aug 24th @ 10pm EDT on ABC. This time with a retrospective interview sharing stories about the first 30 years of my life in honor of U2BY. This song is dedicated to my loyal fans. I love YOU for loving every version of ME. Always, Miley.”

Earlier this week, Cyrus teased the single with billboards featuring the (presumed) lyrics, “I know I used to be crazy. I know I used to be fun. You say I used to be wild. I say I used to be young.”

Per a press release, “Used To Be Young” is something of a companion piece to the ABC television special Endless Summer Vacation: Continued (Backyard Sessions), set to air on August 24 from 10 to 11 p.m. EST.

“Reimagined from the version which originally aired on Disney+, the special now features a brand new interview as well as music from her latest release Endless Summer Vacation, including her hit single “Flowers,” plus one of her chart-topping classic hits. The new, reimagined special will stream next day on Hulu,” it states.

The single will come with a “special 7-inch” vinyl, which can be ordered here. If that weren’t enough, Cyrus additionally announced a limited-edition Bangerz vinyl to commemorate its 10th anniversary, including a bonus track titled “23.” You can pre-order it here.

See the “Used To Be Young” and Endless Summer Vacation: Continued (Backyard Sessions) artwork below.

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“Used To Be Young” is out 8/25 via Columbia Records. Find more information here.

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Bootsy Bellows Is SoFi Stadium’s Hidden Gem For Your Next Big Concert Experience

Last week, Taylor Swift wrapped up her initial US run of the Eras Tour, which began as the most impressive stadium tour ever conceived and has evolved into a generational spectacle that finds the biggest star in the world meeting her own status head on. With six nights at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to act as the tour’s crescendo, Taylor mania took over the city, with moments like the revelation of 1989‘s re-record, an embrace with Kobe Bryant’s daughter Bianca, and a record-breaking “Champagne Problems” Cheer becoming national news. Tickets were a precious commodity, generally going to the lucky buyers who were able to navigate the Ticketmaster fiasco, those able to afford the inflated second market, or the Hollywood elite that showed out to make it as star-studded as the city’s red carpets.

But there is another way to see the entertainment that SoFi has to offer. Enter Bootsy Bellows, a field-level club that the average ticket-buying fan wouldn’t know exists. Paying homage to the West Hollywood club of the same name and developed by h.wood Group, the aesthetic riffs on retro decor inspired by the 1940’s home of Frank Sinatra. Beyond that, the experience also marries the past and present, delivering a complete hospitality experience that’s not typically available at stadiums for games and concerts.

Whether arriving via rideshare or VIP parking that comes with some tiers of admission, the luxury experience begins almost instantly, as check-in from the designated Bootsy Bellows booth is followed by a private escort all the way to the field-level suite. That might seem like a small feature, but when you are surrounded by tens of thousands of fans moving in different directions, having someone guide you to exactly where you need to be feels like a treasure.

The second biggest standout from the Bootsy Bellows experience is the service. As food and drinks generally come with the price of admission, the waiters and bar staff take it upon themselves to make the visitors feel like royalty. Snacks are displayed buffet-style and include a range of cheeses, meats, dips, and chips. For those wanting something a bit more substantial, a limited menu offers things like a standout falafel wrap and a tall stack of nachos, with a veggie option that includes Beyond chicken. Food was delivered quickly, with drinks never having the opportunity to reach their bottom without a bartender or server swooping in with a fresh one. (Though food and drink were included, please remember to still tip the service staff, these kinds of experiences thrive because visitors are generous with them.)

But while all these perks make for a lavish evening, the Bootsy Bellows experience would be nothing without the entertainment that draws people to SoFi. People who opt for the higher tier of reserved tables are basically out in the thick of the crowd, but still fenced-in within the confines of the suite, giving the best of both worlds of being in a private space while also feeling the energy of the crowd around them. One can imagine that at football games, when the teams are utilizing even more of the field space than a concert does, it results in some truly incredible views of the action. But even for a concert, the vantage point is top-notch, basically serving as floor seats with added comfort and elegance.

For those that opt for the standard Bootsy Bellows suite experience, the views are still great and the atmosphere electric, but there is the slight downside of being a bit removed from the audience. With all that does come with a reservation, though, it is a small sacrifice for the luxury of the VIP experience. Besides the Rams, Beyoncé’s three-night stand for her Renaissance World Tour (the prices for these shows are about double most of the other concerts, because, duh, it’s Beyoncé), P!nk, Metallica, and Ed Sheeran highlight the upcoming opportunities to visit Bootsy Bellows. And, just a word of advice: have an exit strategy for SoFi. Whether driving yourself or taking rideshare, leaving can be time-consuming, so just be prepared on that front.

As for Taylor Swift, Bootsy Bellows proved to be an ideal spot to take in the iconic show, with the fans in the club just as revved up and as enthusiastic as the screaming thousands in the stadium proper. To be fair, the Eras tour would be amazing from the nosebleeds, from the parking lot, or from a shaky FaceTime through your sister’s phone. That’s how good Taylor is right now. Going to a place like Bootsy Bellows is just the icing on the cake.

To inquire about attending an event at Bootsy Bellows and get more information, check out their website.

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Peter Dinklage Cheats On Anne Hathaway With Marisa Tomei In The ‘She Came To Me’ Trailer

She Came to Me has a relatable scenario: what if you’re married to Anne Hathaway but Marisa Tomei wants to sleep with you? We’ve all been there.

Directed and written by Rebecca Miller, She Came to Me stars Peter Dinklage as a frustrated composer named Steven who’s having a hard time finding inspiration for his next piece. His wife Patricia, played by Hathaway, urges him to take a walk around the waterfront in Brooklyn, where he meets Katrina (Tomei), a tugboat captain. “I’m addicted to romance,” she tells Steven before they sleep together. Which Oscar winner will Dinklage end up with???

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Meanwhile, Patricia is experiencing a spiritual crisis of her own that she conceals under a mask of tranquil perfection. As Patricia and Steven wrestle separately with their doubts, their 18-year-old son Julian (Evan Ellison) embarks on a romance with 16-year-old Tereza (Harlow Jane) which threatens to derail both their futures. Also starring Joanna Kulig and Brian d’Arcy James as the girl’s disapproving parents, She Came to Me is a giddy and unforgettable portrayal of the transformational power of love.

She Came to Me, which features music from the National’s Bryce Dessner and an original song courtesty of Bruce Springsteen, comes to theaters on September 29th.

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‘And Just Like That…’ Viewers Are Not Thrilled With How A Beloved Character Received A Seemingly Dismissive Write-Off

(And Just Like That… spoilers will be found below.)

Secret horror show And Just Like That… didn’t exactly receive praise, as it were, for killing off Mr. Big with a Peloton. Yet they did receive the next best thing from the fiasco: laughter. In contrast, HBO Max’s Sex And The City… revival did a bad thing by metaphorically knifing Steve Brady but did redeem that error this season. Yet viewers feel as though what the franchise has done to another character is neither funny nor fitting.

When it comes to the 2021 death of actor Willie Garson, his character, Stanford Blanch, received a blink-and-you-miss-it mention earlier this season but finally received some explanation of why his character hasn’t appeared again on the show. The writers chose not to kill Stanford off but instead had him run off to join a monastery? Yes, they did. Not only that, but they dropped this tidbit in with a jarring delivery, also after viewers are probably feeling like they have whiplash from Carrie wondering “if Big was a big mistake” and deciding that she should give up everything for Aidan.

That last one is mind-bogging. Aidan and Carrie broke up twice and for good reason, yet she is cool with selling her Carrie Pad and essentially giving up her personality in the process. This was very reminiscent of how she ran off to France to be with Mikhail Baryshnikov’s character and decided that she only had room for a pashmina or her laptop and chose the pashmina. Ugh.

The Stanford treatment is especially bizarre. During a conversation between Anthony and Carrie, Stanford’s new Shinto monk ways are introduced.

This caused one person to wonder whether this revival’s “writers ever watched an episode of Sex and the City?!” Let’s just say that viewers are not into this “unnecessary” and unneeded “closure” for Stanford.

And Just Like That…‘s second season finale is on the way on Max.

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What Time Does Brandi Carlile Go On Stage For The ‘Summer Carnival Tour?’

Earlier this year, Brandi Carlile gave a powerful performance of “Broken Horses” at the Grammys and collaborated with Miley Cyrus for the Endless Summer Vacation track “Thousand Miles.” Now she’s having fun with Pink on the Summer Carnival Tour.

From being gifted a wheel of brie onstage to pausing a song to eat chocolate, Pink has been making interesting headlines throughout the run. She’s been starting her sets at 8:50 p.m., whereas Carlile has been beginning around 7:40 to perform eight songs, which includes an unexpected covers. She’s done renditions of Joni Mitchell’s “Woodstock” and “A Case Of You,” as well as Radiohead’s “Creep.”

She also teamed up with Pink to tackle Sinéad O’Connor’s “Nothing Compares 2 U.” “When I was a little girl, my mom grew up in Atlantic City and I used to go down to the Ocean City Boardwalk with my $10 and I would make a demo tape,” Pink said. “I would make a little cassette tape and imagine it was my demo for the record company.”

She continued, “And it would always be either ‘Greatest Love of All’ by Whitney Houston or ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ by Sinéad O’Connor. So in honor of Sinéad, and in honor of my very, very talented friend Brandi Carlile I asked her if she would come out here and sing this song with me.”

Brandi Carlile is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.