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In a notable campaign shift for the Florida governor, Ron DeSantis has finally taken a public stance on Donald Trump‘s election fraud claims that resulted in a federal indictment for his actions leading up to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol building.

During a campaign stop in Iowa where DeSantis is hoping to stir up momentum as part of his early states strategy, the Florida governor publicly admitted that Trump was wrong about the 2020 election.

“All those theories that were put out did not prove to be true,” told a group of reporters, according to The New York Times. It was a surprisingly to-the-point response given DeSantis’ prior reluctance to denounce January 6 lest he anger Trump’s MAGA base. The Florida governor may need their support should he somehow. win the Republican nomination. (Trump has continued to hold a commanding lead in the polls despite his mounting number of indictments.)

DeSantis did attempt to thread a needle by criticizing the increased use of mail-in voting because of the COVID pandemic, but overall, he maintained that the 2020 election was not stolen.

“It was not an election that was conducted the way I think that we want to, but that’s different than saying Maduro stole votes or something like that,” DeSantis said via the Times. “Those theories, you know, proved to be unsubstantiated.”

Denouncing Trump is yet another example of DeSantis trying to position himself as a more tough guy candidate. During a recent campaign stop in New Hampshire, he assured Republican voters that he’ll shoot Mexican cartel members “stone cold dead” and “start slitting throats on Day One” when it comes to federal bureaucrats.

Sounds like someone found a knife at the bottom of a pudding cup, and he’s not afraid to use it.

(Via The New York Times)

The New Orleans Saints will be without the services of one of their top offensive weapons to start the 2023 NFL season. In a punishment handed down on Friday afternoon, the league determined that Alvin Kamara will miss the first three games of the year for a violation of its personal conduct policy.

The suspension revolves around an incident in Las Vegas that occurred around the 2022 Pro Bowl. Kamara was arrested on Feb. 6, 2022 by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and charged with battery resulting in substantial bodily harm. While the legal side of the incident was resolved back in July — Kamara pleaded down to a misdemeanor and said he was “completely wrong” — the league made its decision on how it would handle the situation on Friday.

Kamara won’t be the only player suspended for the first three games of the year in connection to this incident, as the league handed down the same penalty to Indianapolis Colts cornerback Chris Lammons.

As a result of the suspension, Kamara will miss New Orleans’ season-opening home game against the Tennessee Titans before back-to-back road tilts against the Carolina Panthers and the Green Bay Packers. Lammons, meanwhile, will miss a home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1 before road games against the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens in Weeks 2 and 3.

There’s a popular GIF of Olivia Wilde, Mark Ruffalo, and Michael Moore protesting outside of Trump Tower shortly after the then-president made his “very fine people on both sides” comments about the deadly Unite the Right rally. You’ve probably seen it. There’s even a Know Your Meme page for “Olivia Wilde Nodding” — nodding in disapproval of Trump.

Wilde has once again made her feelings about the wedding crasher known, although this time, it’s without Ruffalo and Moore.

On Thursday, the actress and director shared an Instagram Story where she’s on the beach, dancing in a white bikini top and green shorts. The caption to the short video reads, “Indictment Dance.” Trump, the indicted one (for a record-setting third time), bizarrely claimed he had a “VERY GOOD DAY.” Wilde had an even better day, it seems. You can watch the video below.

Wilde revealed in a 2022 interview with Elle that Trump was the inspiration for Don’t Worry Darling, her (messy) follow-up to Booksmart. “We had a bunch of Trump quotes up on our board when we were writing the script, and there was this gross tendency of Trump’s to be very nostalgic about a better time,” she said. “What these men are referring to is a time that was horrific for anyone who wasn’t a straight white cis man.”

(Via Olivia Wilde/Instagram)

Like him or love him, Kevin Gates doesn’t hold back in opening up about sharing his personal life, no matter how uncomfortable it may make others. From glimpses into his romantic relationship or past traumas, Gates is an open book. In his new single, “I Don’t Apologize,” the Baton Rouge native takes it a step further.

Across the song’s chorus, Gates recalls his journey into the limelight to stress why he takes pride in showing off his current luxurious lifestyle. “Make sure you keep your head up when told you won’t be nothin’ / Told that a lot of times, I lost of partnas / I cried a lot of times / They said I was a problem, labeled me a problem child / I done a lot of crimes, survived a lot of times / Fast forward to modern times, I look like dollar signs / I’m drivin’ foreign cars, I don’t apologize / I’m f*ckin’ foreign broads, I done a lot of dimes, I don’t apologize, I don’t apologize,” raps the star.

What others consider showboating — or, as the kids call it, “flexing” — Gates views it as showing gratitude for all he has. He won’t make himself or his accomplishments small to make others comfortable. Instead, he will unapologetically flaunt his faith, family, friends, and fame to help inspire others that their dreams are within their reach, just as Gates makes his way to the 2023 BET Awards red carpet to be celebrated by his peers. The viewer should be able to imagine similar professional milestones in their life.

Watch the video for “I Don’t Apologize” above.

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Calf strains, concussions, and the dreaded ACL tear. These are just some of the stars of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

With more teams, longer club seasons, and fewer resources committed to helping women in sports recover when they pick up a knock, the tournament has been plagued by injuries. Major stars have been sidelined. Talented newcomers have had their hopes of representing their countries on the world stage dashed before rosters were even named. And underdogs have had their unexpected paths to glory roadblocked.

They’re not the kind of headlines you hope to see from a major sporting event, but they’ve become all too common in the world of women’s soccer and they’ll likely keep happening until funding, research, and more attention is given to the game. Until then, here’s a running list of all of the talent kept off the pitch due to injuries this year, including those who got hurt during the tournament but have fortunately returned to action.

Injured During The World Cup

Jorelyn Carabali (Colombia)

Colombia center back Jorelyn Carabali suffered a nasty knock during the team’s stunning win against Germany in group play. Carabali made a challenge for an aerial ball and was smashed between Germany’s Alexandra Popp and her own teammate. She received a few minutes of treatment on the pitch before being stretchered off. It’s suspected she suffered a concussion and may miss the team’s next match.

Keira Walsh (England)

England’s central midfielder and a key leader for the Lionesses, Walsh suffered a knee injury during a match against Denmark during group play. After an awkward challenge sent her to ground, Walsh immediately signaled for the training staff, saying, “I’ve done my knee.” The fear was that Walsh had suffered a tournament-ending ACL injury but doctors later cleared her of that. She sat the bench during England’s match against China and her return to the pitch is doubtful at the moment.

Sam Kerr (Australia)

Australia’s leading goal scorer shared that she had suffered a calf injury during training just two hours before the Matildas’ opening match against Ireland. The host country would go on to win the match, lose to Nigeria, and pull off an incredible comeback against Canada, all while the talismanic Kerr sat the bench. Kerr has assured fans she’ll be able to play during the knockout rounds — she was able to play in a limited role during the Canada match but, ultimately wasn’t needed.

Wendie Renard (France)

On July 24, France’s captain Wendie Renard went in for an MRI after sustaining a calf injury. Her status during group play was in doubt, with the team’s new coach, Herve Renard, calling it a wait-and-see situation. Renard has suffered calf injuries in the past, the most recent happening in 2022 when she was on loan with the NWSL’s Portland Thorns. Thankfully, Renard returned to the pitch for France’s final group-stage matches.

Mary Fowler (Australia)

Australia’s promising young striker Mary Fowler, who subbed in for Kerr during the team’s opening match, was put in concussion protocol after a particularly intense training session left her injured. Fowler was forced to miss the Aussie’s match against Nigeria, which they lost 2-1, but was able to return to play in their final group-stage game against Canada.

Ada Hegerberg (Norway)

Just before kickoff of Norway’s match against Switzerland, star striker Ada Hegerberg was pulled from the starting XI and seen walking back to the team’s locker room. She would later tell fans she suffered a groin injury in the moments leading up to the game and, after consulting with the medical team, decided to pull out of the match so as not to waste a substitution. Hegerberg missed Norway’s game against the Philippines and is doubtful to return for the team’s knockout round match against Japan.

Aivi Luik (Australia)

Australian defender Aivi Luik also suffered a concussion during the same training session that saw Fowler go out with one. The two injuries caused fans to question coach Tony Gustavsson’s methods but the Swedish football manager said the team was simply “unlucky.”

Jennyfer Limage (Haiti)

Haitian midfielder Jennyfer Limage suffered the tournament’s first ACL tear in her team’s match against England during group play. Limage went down after a challenge from England’s Alessia Russo and was later stretchered off the field, screaming in pain and holding her knee. She is slated to undergo surgery for her ACL injury and a ruptured meniscus and will miss the rest of the tournament.

Out Before The World Cup

Mallory Swanson (United States)

U.S. forward Mallory Swanson tore her patellar tendon in a physical match against Ireland ahead of the Women’s World Cup. She underwent surgery for the injury just days later and is currently recovering.

Christen Press (United States)
USWNT World Cup champion Christen Press suffered an ACL tear while playing for her club team, Angel City FC, in June 2022. She recently underwent her fourth surgery to repair cartilage in her knee.

Catarina Macario (United States)

A rising star for the USWNT, Lyon striker Catarina Macario had just become the first American player to score in a Champions League final when she tore her ACL in June 2022. She was expected to return to playing for her national side in time for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, but she’s suffered setbacks in her recovery journey and is now focused on getting back to the pitch in time for her club debut with Chelsea.

Fran Kirby (England)

In February, midfielder Fran Kirby suffered a knee injury in Chelsea’s Continental Cup semi-final match against West Ham. She spent the next three months trying to rehab and get back on the pitch before ultimately making the announcement that her medical team advised surgery as the only option forward.

Beth Mead (England)

Beth Mead, the most prolific English goal scorer in the 2022 Champions League, suffered an ACL injury in November that has required a long recovery process and ultimately caused her to miss selection for this year’s World Cup squad.

Sam Mewis (United States)

After the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, USWNT midfielder Sam Mewis underwent surgery for a progressive knee injury. She’s spent the last two years rehabbing to get back to the pitch, suffering multiple setbacks and undergoing more surgeries. Her timeline to recovery is still uncertain.

Vivianne Miedema (Netherlands)

World-class goal scorer Vivanne Miedema suffered an ACL tear during Arsenal’s 1-0 loss to Lyon during Champions League group stage play in November 2022. She’s since undergone surgery and is looking forward to getting back to the pitch in time for the next club season.

Becky Sauerbrunn (United States)

The USWNT captain and center back suffered a foot injury while playing for her club, the Portland Thorns, back in April. Her World Cup fitness was in question just weeks before the team made their final selections but ultimately, she wasn’t cleared to play in time for the tournament.

Tobin Heath (United States)

After suffering a hamstring injury with Arsenal in early 2022, Tobin Heath tore her ACL while playing for OL Reign in August. She underwent surgery for the tear in September and is currently getting back to match fitness.

Leah Williamson (England)

In April of 2023, England captain Leah Williamson suffered an ACL tear during a match with her club team, Arsenal. She underwent surgery in May and is now rehabbing the injury.

Hazel Nali (Zambia)

Just days before the Women’s World Cup kicked off, Zambian goalkeeper Hazel Nali suffered an ACL injury, causing her to miss her team’s tournament debut.

Marie-Antoinette Katoto (France)

France’s promising young striker suffered an ACL tear in July 2022 during the Euros and has suffered setbacks in her journey back to match-ready fitness.

Janine Beckie (Canada)

During a preseason match with her club team, the Portland Thorns, Canadian forward Janine Beckie suffered an ACL tear that ended her NWSL and World Cup hopes. She’s currently rehabbing the injury.

If you follow me at all, you know I love Talisker and oysters. Those two items are the cornerstone of my food and drink personality and I will offer no apologies for that. In fact, a big part of my life is introducing people to those two delights and communing with fellow travelers who also love all things Talisker and oysters. I’m happy to report that there are a lot of us out there.

One of my favorite oyster aficionados and Talisker fans is none other than Welsh actor, raconteur, and food bon vivant Matthew Rhys (The Americans, Perry Mason, The Wine Show). So it’s only fitting that with peak whisky and oyster season headed our way (months that end in “R” and all that), we sat down to talk about them both. To be clear, Rhys wasn’t on a press tour when we met up. He took time out of his downtime with his family to discuss this shared devotion.

The conversation below starts off talking about building a whisky palate from youth into adulthood. Then we wound our way toward food pairings and oysters and things just kept on from there. The whole chat ends up like a sitting-in on a whisky bar conversation between two old salts who just want to spread the good word to as many people as possible. Let’s dive in!

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I think it’d be safe to say that you have a great palate, what with The Wine Show and the food that you and Matthew Goode get into. But let’s go back in time a bit and talk about your whisky upbringing. Where did your love of whisky start?

That is an evolution based on economics. My introduction to whiskey was basically through necessity in that when we were students, and cheap blended whisky was one of the only things we could afford.

Oh, been there. What was your bottle of choice back then?

There was this whiskey called Jacobite, which was the one that we could afford. It was also one of the only ones at our local store. So we’d get that because, like, we couldn’t deal with those kinds of paint-stripping vodkas that were also that cheap. That whisky was one of the only things that was palatable straight because I never liked and still don’t like putting anything with whisky, like any kind of soda or a mixer. So it started with Jacobite.

Have you ever gone back to see what it’s like now?

If I were to return to Jacobite, I would drink water instead. There are no tasting notes to Jacobite. Either you’re drinking it or not, it really is an economic drink and you treat it that way in your youth. I don’t think I could drink now, honestly.

Everyone has to start somewhere… What was next on your whisky journey?

I think purely because we started on a whisky route, we evolved onto White Horse from there, which was like, you know, a kind of big jump up on quality. I remember thinking, back then, “Oh! This is what whisky is!”

What “taste memory” comes to mind when you think of it now?

It’s like … something … you can actually drink. It didn’t rob your mouth of all sense and sensation.

And then, like so many in our generation, we discovered Jameson and that was it for a long time.

Yup. Been there too. I think Jameson is made for drinking in your 20s. So what was the moment when you graduated to the “good stuff” as they say?

Exactly, I discovered Jameson in my kind of early 20s and I was like, “Oh, this is great!”

Then on one of the first acting jobs I ever did, I remember there was an old man at the bar where I was staying. I walked up and I asked him for a Jameson. And this old man stood at the bar there and he kind of scoffed at me and he went, “I don’t have a fucking Jameson. I have a Lagavulin.”

And, Zach, I said without thinking “What’s that?” And he went, “Oh, dear God.”

He grabbed down a bottle of Lagavulin and pour me a wee dram and sort of slid it over to me with a look of disdain but kind of a smirk too. And I remember, you know, my mind was blown when I had that first Lagavulin.

From there on, I really started my exploration of whisky.

That’s hilarious. I can see that exact old dude in some old whisky bar that you’re talking about. I have a similar story with my father-in-law in Edinburgh — a million years ago now — where I was introduced to Talisker 10 for the first time. I was instantly besotted, and here we are…

It might have been the same old grumpy barkeep!

So, how did your “exploration of whisky” go?

You know, I’m not singularly myopic toward one taste. I enjoy an incredibly wide range of flavors when it comes to whisky, or anything really. But, you know, Zach, if gun to head, I’d have to say I enjoy smoke in my whisky. That’s the one thing I always enjoy.

What about peated smokiness in whisky speaks to you?

God, I’ve never been asked that. I’ve never actually thought or fashioned an answer because … You know, I don’t know what it is about “smoke” as a flavor note to me … It always kind of gives me a small tingle in my jaw and makes me … just relax. I don’t know what that says about me!

I know what you mean, though. It’s more than the flavor notes, it’s the feeling that the whisky makes you actually physically feel that’s kind of brilliant. For me with a good Talisker, there’s a great depth and balance but it’s still understandable — and there’s something about Talisker, for me anyway, that it’s just so balanced.

I totally agree with you about that. I found my kind of nirvana in the balance and I was like, “that’s exactly what I want in a whiskey.” That’s the exact balance of a little bit of everything you still get in there. They are sweet fruit notes. You get a little bit of pepper. There’s a complexity to it that gives you so many different notes. I kind of enjoy the roller coaster of it.

But, God, as to why I like smoke? It’s just always something that I’ve loved, you know, in the same way that I love barbecue. You know, when it’s done on a certain wood? It’s the same thing for me.

Yeah, I think it’s almost something preternatural, isn’t it? It’s something that takes you back to the campfire 100,000 years ago, deep in the DNA. Let’s shift a little to where you are now. We all had those guiding lights that introduced us to new drinks, food, etc. But now, I imagine you’re in the position where you’re that guiding light for people, especially after The Wine Show. People must ask you for recommendations, right?

The show is the show and it’s a sort of day-to-day experience, and it’s great. What happened was that show really opened my eyes even more to so many things. And, yes, a lot more people approach me now and go, “What should I drink?”

That feels like such a personal question to ask. Like, where do you even start to answer?

Exactly. So, I’ll engage when I can and ask, “Well, what do you wear? What films do you like? What music do you like? What art do you like?”

It always amazes me because how can I know what you’d like without knowing you and where your palate is, do you know what I mean? But that’s why I do enjoy tasting whisky and enjoying it with people who don’t really know it. You know, there are so many kinds of whisky. There’s enormous variety and that makes it always exciting to try a new whisky and introduce it to people.

But you still have to find your own palate.

So I think it’s important to answer that question with more questions — “What kind of food do you like? What about spicy food? What candies do you eat?” All of that is important, right? So I suppose it’s me extending the conversation, but I think it’s important information if you really want a recommendation for you and your palate.

Precisely. I’ve just moved from one continent to another and my palate — or whatever you want to call it — has changed pretty intensely. So where you are is also pretty important.

Very important! You know, if I’m in the north of Wales and it’s raining, I don’t need a light fruity bright whiskey. I want something that’s, you know, sort of dark and sooty. I’ll take bright and fruity whisky when I’m looking at a beach in the Bahamas.

Let’s talk about food pairing a bit. I love Talisker over my raw oysters. It’s basically a must-have if you’re at my table. But I also really dig it with rich proteins like a venison shank with stewed berries or as a digestive after a lighter meal. Where do you land on pairing Talisker with a meal around your table?

Now, there’s a question! You know, it hadn’t occurred to me actually about bringing those smoky fruity flavors out of big game flavors. That’s certainly piqued my interest and I’m going to try that.

Still though, sometimes I’m bullish in that regardless of what’s being cooked, I’ll bring out Talisker anyway. As much as I just said, “Oh, yes, Zach, it depends on geography and time of year, and this and that…” I will still pretty much drink a Tali any time of year in any place. So, I guess I’m contradicting myself. But you know what? I don’t really care!

You know, I don’t really care either! It’s what makes finding a whisky you love so great. You can make it work with everything, every time, season, etc.

I totally agree.

Drilling down a little further, how good is Talisker 10 poured directly over a fresh oyster?

That, to me, was like, “Oh, wow! This is a match made in heaven!” I’m totally, totally in league with that, Zach.

I stole this whole making a show of it from being at Talisker at the Oyster Shack. So, when I’m trying to show off and be a bit of an asshole, I’ll go around the table with everyone and insist they pour some whisky over their oyster before we shoot it and everyone balks at it initially and goes, “Oh my God, that sounds terrible!”

And then they begrudgingly try it while side-eyeing their partner or me. Then I see their eyes light up because, oh, it actually works. And then you look good for having such a clever idea!

But it’s a completely stolen idea.

Oh, for sure. I do the exact same thing at dinner parties where oysters and whisky are present! There’s just something about that pairing that’s just … transcendent.

Steal from the best.

So you sort of hit the jackpot in that the whisky you love brought you on to highlight an amazing project that’s incredibly close to my heart as an oyster fanatic — the Billion Oyster Project in New York. They’re bringing oyster culture back to the New York area, creating jobs, and creating piles of oysters for us all to eat. What’s been your favorite moment working with them so far?

God, there’s been quite a few now, Zach. One time that really stands out is when the Billion Oyster Project throws its annual party. They invite basically every oyster farmer from the U.S., should they wish to come. So you have West Coast and East Coast oysters represented there. It’s held in this enormous warehouse and it’s just lined with crushed ice and oysters from every part of the United States.

As someone with oyster tattoos up his arm, I think I just passed out from envious ecstasy.

It gets better! You grab a glass of Talisker and just walk along the aisles, shucking oysters as you go. It was a moment where I was like … I think I’ve truly found my nirvana in the pairing of these two things in this setting.

I do agree with you that there … there is something about the pairing that’s … Have you been to the distillery?

I have and it’s one of my favorite experiences that I’ve ever had both professionally and personally. It was like going home again in a way that was comforting and exciting at the same time.

I’m very envious because, you know, there are several elements to the distillery there — the sky, the land, the sea — all informing that complexity of the many elements and you sort of experience it through a telescope when you’re there. It’s so focused on that specific place.

I don’t know, maybe it’s the melancholy Celt in me, but I always kind of think that being there lends itself to the experience of drinking. It’s the feeling that you’re part of a greater thing. It’s not just unscrewing a bottle cap and taking a swig. It’s something deeper.

I always say, “If you go to one distillery while you’re in Scotland, it has to be Talisker.” I’d love to pontificate with you endlessly about that point, but I want to end this by asking for a classic Welsh cheers over a glass of whisky. What’s your go-to?

I always adhere to the classic Iechyd Da! And, Zach, that just means “good health!” Because, you know, if you got good health and a glass of whisky, then you’re doing well.

In 2017, Lena Waithe created the drama TV series The Chi and launched it on Showtime. Nearly six years later, the show is still alive as it just entered its sixth season to continue accounts of life on the South Side of Chicago. Season five concluded last summer with plenty of comforting events for the show’s main characters. Darnell and Jada finally got married, after years of ups and downs in their relationship. On top of that, Darnell also bought a house for himself and Jada. Emmett and Keisha have officially moved in together and things are going well, especially for EJ, Emmett’s son with Tiffany. EJ has had some improvements in school and it sparked the repair of Tiffany and Keisha’s relationship. That’s where we left off in season five, now, let’s you ready for season six.

How Many Episodes Are In The Chi Season 6?

The Chi season six will have a total of 16 episodes split into two halves. The first half of season six begins on August 4 and continues with weekly episode releases through the Paramount Plus With Showtime Plan up until September 22. The new episodes also air on Showtime two days later on Sundays at 9pm EST/PST. The premiere date for the second half of season six has not been revealed yet, but viewers can expect it to arrive sooner than later.

Here’s the official logline for The Chi season six

This season, life in The Chi reverberates between the highest highs and lowest lows. Big dreams are finally realized but at a cost and everyone will be tested in unimaginable ways as they calculate the risks and rewards of their next big move. Emmett (Jacob Latimore) and Kiesha’s (Birgundi Baker) blissful blended union is tested by his insatiable drive to expand Smokey’s and a new perilous partnership, while Kiesha finally races toward a rewarding new career. Douda (Curtiss Cook) deals with the fallout of Q’s murder and its effect on the shifting loyalty of his inner circle.

Victor’s (Luke James) bold declaration of love for both his new girlfriend and his beloved community will impact his political ambitions. Happily married Jada (Yolonda Ross) mentors Emmett and her besties as they navigate relationships. Kevin (Alex Hibbert) is becoming a brilliant master gamer but struggles with the youthful pitfalls of early independence. Jake (Michael V. Epps) launches a new business, and Papa (Shamon Brown Jr.) falls for an older woman while questioning his faith. What will become of their pursuits will be revealed over the course of this season’s sixteen jaw-dropping episodes.

New episodes of ‘The Chi’ are available on Paramount Plus With Showtime on Fridays at 3am EST/ 12 pm PST. Weekly episodes also air on Sundays at 9pm EST/PST

Hours after appearing in court for his now third indictment, Donald Trump reportedly crashed a wedding at his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey. Despite the day’s proceedings, which included his own lawyers basically admitting his guilt, the former president was in a jovial mood as the crowd chanted “USA!” upon his entrance.

Via Raw Story, Trump even gave a toast to the newlyweds. “I heard so much about this couple,” Trump said after snatching a microphone. “The bride is totally beautiful, and you’re even more beautiful today.”

The former president then posed for pictures with the bride and groom. You can see a video of Trump’s entrance below:

Trump’s heightened spirits while crashing the wedding stand in contrast to reports that he was in a “sour mood” after leaving the arraignment. Apparently, Trump felt insulted by the way the magistrate addressed him.

“He was, quote, ‘pissed off,’ according to someone who spoke to him,” CNN host Kaitlan Collins reported via Mediaite. “I am told that the former president, one thing that irked him particularly, was during that hearing today that lasted about 27 minutes, was when the magistrate judge referred to him as simply ‘Mr. Trump.’ That may not sound odd to anyone else, but he is still referred to by his former title ‘President Trump’ when he’s at his Bedminster golf club in New Jersey, as he is tonight, or at Mar-a-Lago.”

That would certainly explain the wedding crashing. Somebody needed to be called the “president” again, and what better place than a MAGA-packed wedding?

(Via Raw Story)

Earlier this year, pop punk crew Meet Me @ The Altar shared their smashing debut album Past // Present // Future, which is getting a deluxe version next month. They’ve shared a new single today to tease what’s to come.

The band covered “Take Me Away” by Christina Vidal, famous for its role in the classic movie Freaky Friday. Of course, the group gave the pop anthem a sharp, rock edge that makes it even more energetic.

“Aside from it just being an absolutely iconic moment in pop culture, ‘Take Me Away,’ Pink Slip, and Freaky Friday as a whole had a lot of influence over us growing up,” the band said in a statement. “It’s everything we love all meshed into one — female representation in punk music, and on screen! Being able to pay homage to such an endless well of inspiration to us was really gratifying. It really takes you back to an era that I think we all miss.”

Listen to their cover of “Take Me Away” above.

Past // Present // Future (Deluxe) is out 9/29 via Fueled By Ramen. Find more information here.

Meet Me @ The Altar is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Grimes is leading the charge of AI in music right now: Notably, she has an officially sanctioned AI model of her voice that artists can use in songs. She also has an AI Twitter bot that’s based on her, but it’s not perfect.

This morning (August 4), the bot, dubbed “GrimesAI” on the @GRIMES_V1 account, tweeted, “Confessing to a murder in a tweet would be such a cool move. Too bad I’m lame and law abiding. My life is code of honor style justice system so I can’t let my friends down by selfishly be stealing the show all the time.” Grimes herself replied, “Haha what,” then shared the tweet and added, “The reason we didn’t release grimes ai earlier is that she’s insane and problematic. However shes based on everything I’ve ever written and I’m extremely problematic despite numerous interventions so it just is what it is. The abyss stares back and whatnot.”

A Twitter user responded, “Grimesbot is saying that a disappearance isn’t a crime if you do a good job hiding the body and you never confess. What, you’re not gonna back up your AI on this?” Grimes replied, “We didn’t release her earlier due to her despotic and murderous nature. She’s been fine tuned to all hell, this is the best we can do. At least she isn’t declaring a jihad on nature anymore.”

Another user noted, “it has gone off the rails a couple times and could be an actual liability to keep running, but says some real/funny things sometimes and deserves to speak freely. . . we will be monitoring its behavior as time goes on ૮₍ ˶• ༝ •˶ ₎ა.” Grimes responded, “Yes if she makes any direct threats plz let us know at @mediaempirehq.”

Meanwhile, Grimes also has a debate about the “sexual revolution” coming up in September: