“I adore Sydney Sweeney. I’m such a huge fan,” McRae said. “Thanks to her character Cassie in Euphoria, she totally embodied that ‘possessive’ energy and perfectly captured the vibe of ‘Miss Possessive.’ So I thought, if Sydney could lend her voice to the song, it would be a fun Easter egg for the fans.”
She continued, “I sent her a short voice note saying, ‘Can you say this in this way?’ — and when she sent it back, it was perfect. It was super fun.”
McRae previously revealed that it was Glen Powell who linked her with Sweeney. “Well, okay, it’s crazy because… my episode that I was on last year, she was doing the couch here, so that’s when we first saw each other in the hall,” she said on The Tonight Show. “And then Glen Powell, who I do Pilates with sometimes… He connected us. Sydney was such a legend.”
Recently, somebody — a Young Thug fan, apparently — shared a photo of their back tattoo, which features an illustration of three galloping horses, below the words, “Horses don’t stop, they keep going,” an apparent nod to Thug’s song “Digits.” The problem, though, is that those aren’t the words, as the lyric is actually, “Hustlers don’t stop, they keep going.”
Thug himself caught wind of the ink and responded on X (formerly Twitter), writing, “And that’s y I’m talking with more clarity UY SCUTI… dam bro…”
As Genius notes, the hustlers/horses misunderstanding has long been a meme among Thug fans (here’s an example). So, while the tattoo has been presented as a mistake, it’s possible, perhaps even likely, that the fan didn’t really make a mistake, but was just playing off the long-running joke.
Thug, meanwhile, is on the comeback trail since being released from jail in 2024. Lyrical Lemonade’s Summer Smash 2025 lineup was announced recently, and Thug is on it, so the festival is currently set to mark his first live performance since his release (unless something earlier comes up). Interestingly, also on that lineup are Don Toliver and Yeat together, marking their first time taking the stage together as a duo.
Instead of issuing a simple statement, the cast and show writers found a comedic way to tackle the topic. First, James Austin Johnson (as President Donald Trump) weaved Wallen’s Instagram comment “Get Me to God’s Country” in a sketch about tariffs.
“I even put tariffs on an island uninhabited by humans,” said Johnson. “It’s called Heard and McDonald Island. McDonald Island. I would love to visit there. Can you imagine that? Big Mac and a hula skirt. Get me to God’s country, right? Remember that?”
Later in the program, Colin Jost referenced Wallen’s exit during the Weekend Update. “Money is leaving the stock market faster than Morgan Wallen at goodnights,” joked Jost.
Morgan Wallen does not seem to be too fazed by the backlash. Over on the “I Had Some Help” singer’s website, fans can purchase merch with the plastered with the quote.
Being famous does not save you from silly mix-ups when out in public. This has hilariously happened to Rick Ross, Timothée Chalamet, and most recently Benny Blanco.
After host Hudson brought up the funny moment, Blanco seemed confused. “They did,” questioned Blanco.
The Hudson confirmed that it indeed happened reading the now updated post’s original caption: “Selena Gomez and Bad Bunny.”
Immediately, Blanco expressed excitement over the case of mistaken identity. “I like that,” Blanco joyously responded.
Hudson began to point out their clear physical difference. But, Blanco leaned into the mix-up saying how flattered he was. “What do you mean,” Blanco interrupted. “He’s so hot! I’ll take it, I’ll take it. What do you mean?”
He continued: “Look at how pretty he is — are you kidding? Yeah, I’m Bad Bunny now.”
As a chart-topping, award-winning producer many would die to trade places to be Benny Blanco. But temporarily swapping spots with the king of online thirst traps Bad Bunny could make for some amazing musical material.
Watch Benny Blanco’s appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show above.
So, the label’s latest collaboration with the NBA (National Basketball Association) just makes sense. Today (April 7), TDE revealed it curated the 2K25‘s Season 6 Soundtrack.
The 13-track playlist features songs from SZA, Doechii, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Isaiah Rashad, Ab-Soul, Jason Martin, and Ray Vaughn. Even TDE’s notable alumnus Kendrick Lamar can be heard on the playlist thanks to records “30 For 30” and Jay Rock’s song “Hood Gone Love It.”
Over on X (formerly Twitter) Jay Rock expressed his excitement for the curation. “TDE for the win!! Big shout out to @NBA2K ,” he wrote.
Continue below to view the tracklist for NBA 2K25’s Season 6 Soundtrack curated by TDE.
Tracklist
1. Doechii – “GTFO” featuring Fetish
2. Doechii – “Mop It Up”
3. Ray Vaughn – “Blasphemy”
4. Jay Rock – “Still That Way” featuring BongoByTheWay
5. SZA & Kendrick Lamar – “30 For 30”
6. Schoolboy Q – “Yeern 101”
7. Isaiah Rashad – “RIP Young”
8. Schoolboy Q – “Man Of The Year”
9. Jay Rock – “Hood Gone Love It” featuring Kendrick Lamar
10. SZA – “Low”
11. Doechii – “Nissan Altima”
12. Jay Rock & Kal Banx – “Eastside”
13. Ab-Soul – “All That” featuring Jason Martin and Thirsty P
Today (April 7), Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum addressed the tragic deaths of photographers 26-year-old Miguel Angel Rojas, and 28-year-old Berenice Giles during a public press conference. “We regret and send our solidarity to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident,” said Sheinbaum. “Beyond the fact that it was an accident, we need to look into how the equipment that fell was set up. An investigation needs to be carried out. There should be no impunity in this case.”
Sheinbaum’s call for an investigation was heard loud and clear by Mexico City prosecutor Bertha Alcalde Luján. In a separate statement, Luján confirmed her office has begun to look into “the individuals and companies responsible for operating the structure that collapsed.”
“It is very important that a case like this not go unpunished,” she said. “Both for the harm and pain it causes to the direct victims and for those who attend these events as spectators and professionals, who have the right to do so under optimal safety conditions.”
Following the festival’s suspension, AXE Ceremonia Festival 2025 organizers shared a note regarding the matter to its official Instagram page. Read the note below.
With deep sadness, we confirm the passing of the two people who were injured during today’s incident. We are deeply heartbroken by this loss. We are reaching out to their families to support them during this incredibly difficult time and to provide them with all our care and solidarity. The safety of our community has always been our priority, and we continue, as from the very beginning, to maintain close collaboration and complete transparency with the authorities. We will continue to share official updates about the event through our social media channels.
HBO’s Industry rather quietly toiled away in an addictively sudsy finance-land for the show’s first two seasons before word of mouth grew throughout the third season. That might have been a surprise even for showrunners Mickey Down and Konrad Kay, so it’s easy to see why they opted to dissolve Pierpoint in the third season finale, which could have doubled as a series finale.
Now, the unexpected demand for a fourth season and subsequent renewal also leaves the rising series in an exciting place amid the wreckage of all that the hot go-getters aspired to during the show’s early episodes. Let’s see where the pieces have landed, who will be back for the fourth season, and what else to expect when Industry returns.
Cast
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Most of this series’ fan favorite actors will return for the fourth season. They include Myha’la (as Harper Stern) and Marisa Abela (as Yasmin), and we shall see if that reignited (yet still fragile) friendship holds for longer than Harper’s attendance at Yasmin’s wedding to Kit Harinton’s Sir Henry Muck. Speaking of which, how on earth will that marriage last? Carefully. More good news can be found in the return of Ken Leung as Eric Tao, who could have easily been jettisoned after Pierpoint’s shuttering, but he’s just too damn valuable to this show. Sagar Radia will also be back as chaotic Rishi Ramdani, whose personal life was delivering as much chaos as his professional one when the third season ended. And Miriam Petche will also be back as Sweetpea Golighty.
Who won’t be back? Harry Lawtey has made his last deal as the pure-hearted Rob Spearing, who left off while wheeling and dealing in Silicon Valley for Little Labs. Deadline reported that Lawtey’s “scheduling conflicts” were responsible for his departure, but Down and Kay also told The Wrap that Rob’s story had also reached a fitting stopping point. Both reasons can and probably are true.
– Jack Farthing as Edward Smith, a “troublemaker and long-time friend of Henry’s” (uh oh)
– Kal Penn as Jay Jonah Atterbury, “CEO and founder of payment processor Tender”
– Kiernan Shipka as Hayley Clay, an “executive assistant” at Tender
– Charlie Heaton as Jim Dycker, “a finance journalist”
– Toheeb Jimoh as Kwabena Bannerman, a “trader at Mostyn Asset Management”
– Amy James-Kelly as Jennifer Bevan, a “newly promoted Minister in the Labour government”
– Claire Forlani as Cordelia Hanani-Spyrka, a “corporate PR heavy-hitter”
Unconfirmed: Jay Duplass’ Jesse Bloom was revealed to have left prison, but HBO hasn’t revealed whether the character will appear onscreen this season. Also, Gus fans are discouraged from getting their hopes up, since no news has arrived of the very in-demand David Jonsson in relation to Industry.
Plot
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Far less is known about the plot with Mickey Down and Konrad Kay keeping a lid on things. We can make some guesses, however, based upon where various characters ended the most recent finale.
Harper has joined forces with hedge-funder Otto Mostyn (Roger Barclay), and circumstances suggested that she could return to her New York home base. Mickey Down, however, appeared to pour cold water on this idea in an interview with GQ, in which the co-creator called Industry “an American-effected show,” partially because it “follows several American characters.” However, Down added, “There is something about London and, especially in the last season, our exploration of London, and in particular London high society, which I think is unique to this show and I would hate to lose.”
What shall happen to Eric next? He officially ended the last season finale as a free agent, although he did hit up Harper with a semi-serious (?) inquiry for work before dropping the subject, so that door has been left open.
As for where Yasmin and Henry will end up, it seems unlikely that they can avoid the bad kind of fireworks for long, especially since Yasmin didn’t even seem to love Henry, who appeared to view her solely as an acquisition. Marisa Abela, for her part, shared to Deadline, “I think that the only people that know Yasmin … the real Yasmin, are the audience now, and that’s just a really exciting place to be.”
And Rishi? God only knows, but Diana’s death almost got pulled from the show during production, but now, followup will be hell for him.
Release Date
Industry generally returns after two years, so Summer 2026? Sounds perfectly doable.
Trailer
Since no trailer exists, and Eric has certainly been going through some stuff, there’s no time like now to rewatch Ken Leung losing his sh*t.
Today (April 7), Little Brother announced their Curtain Call: The Final Tour. As the title suggests, the 12-city string of shows will serve as Little Brother’s last tour. Over on X (former Twitter), Little Brother’s Big Pooh seemingly confirmed their indefinite hiatus.
“Because we completed the mission,” he wrote when questioned about the group’s decision to hang things up.
When asked if Little Brother would drop a final album, Big Pooh replied: “No album. Just the tour.”
The ticket sale for Little Brother’s Curtain Call: The Final Tour is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9 at 12 noon local time. Find more information here. Continue below to view Little Brother’s Curtain Call: The Final Tour dates and official poster.
Little Brother’s 2025 Tour Dates: Curtain Call: The Final Tour
05/24 — Baltimore, MD @ Artscape Festival *
06/27 — Boston, MA @ Bams Fest *
06/28 — Boston, MA @ Bams Fest *
08/01 — Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl
08/02 — Washington, D.C. @ Howard Theatre
08/08 — Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia
08/09 — Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
08/28 — Napa, CA @ Blue Note Jazz Festival *
08/29 — Napa, CA @ Blue Note Jazz Festival *
08/30 — Napa, CA @ Blue Note Jazz Festival *
08/31 — Napa, CA @ Blue Note Jazz Festival *
09/13 — Chicago, IL @ The Metro
09/19 — Seattle, WA @ Neumos
09/20 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda
10/24 — Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
10/27 — Rock The Bells Cruise ^
10/28 — Rock The Bells Cruise ^
10/29 — Rock The Bells Cruise ^
10/30 — Rock The Bells Cruise ^
10/31 — Rock The Bells Cruise ^
* – festival appearance and ^ – cruise
Little Brother’s Curtain Call: The Final Tour poster
Dreamville Festival / Parallel Agency / Merle Cooper
Festival season is in full swing as showcases near and far open their doors for music fans to see their favorite artists live in concert. A great festival is contingent on a great lineup, but that isn’t limited to its cast of artists. A great food lineup can take a festival from great to unforgettable, but with so many options to chose from, it can be hard to know which items are most worth your money.
That’s where we come in. This past weekend, the Uproxx crew was at the 2025 Dreamville Festival where we sampled a bunch of food throughout the festival grounds — specifically from local establishments in and around Raleigh, that way you can continue to enjoy them when this year’s Dreamville Festival comes to an end.
Make sure to also check out our selections for the best dressed people at Dreamville Festival here.
Pure Soul
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Pure Soul — 2025 Dreamville Festival
The 2025 Dreamville Festival delivered plenty of options for vegan and vegetarian attendees. One of the best we tried came from the Pure Soul food truck. Based in Durham, North Carolina, Pure Soul prides itself on creating a “vegan fast-food experience that offers kindness and cleanliness in creating savory soul food.” That’s exactly what was available as the food truck offered options ranging from vegan chicken sandwiches to vegan burgers. We opted for the TK which you can see in the photo above. If you’re in Durham, make sure to stop by Pure Soul to find some great vegan soul food options.
If you wanted to keep things healthy during your festival weekend, Buoy Bowls had a great selection of açaí bowls and smoothies. We went with The Playa Bowl which is a blend of organic açaí, bananas, strawberries, and apple juice with organic hemp granola, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, and organic raw honey. This açaí bowl was a refreshing bite for the middle of the festival with temps in the 80s and an added dose of humidity to make things a bit worse. This is mainly thanks to the sweet and savory blend of açaí and honey-soaked granola. Buoy Bowls is based in Apex, North Carolina, which is about 20 minutes from Raleigh. So if you’re ever in the area and in the mood for an açaí bowl, you know where to go.
There are few more flavorful options than Jamaican cuisine and Vybz Kitchen proved that out at Dreamville Festival. Based in Greensboro, their focus is “bringing the authentic flavors of the islands straight to your plate,” and let’s just say they achieved that with flying colors. We grabbed the jerk chicken egg roll, and with one bite, it was clear that it would make our list for favorite eats from Dreamville Festival. The jerk chicken egg roll masters the blend of seasonings, leaving your taste buds happier than ever. Aside from the jerk chicken egg roll option, the Vybz Kitchen stand also provided cheesesteak egg rolls, jerk chicken, and chicken tenders as options at the festival, leaving people with plenty to pick from.
Chirba Chirba Dumplings — 2025 Dreamville Festival
Dumplings may not be the first-to-mind option when you’re looking for food at a music festival, but Chirba Chirba Dumpling were a pleasant surprise. We sampled Chirba’s Bok 2 The Future veggie dumplings (great name), Juicy Buns pork dumplings, and chicken mini bites that were tossed in chili oil and they were 3-for-3. My personal favorite with the Juicy Buns which tasted like chicken noodle soup with a splash of pork.
The Chirba Chirba Dumpling food truck is always on the move, so make sure to hit their website to find out when they’ll be at a location near you.
Last and certainly not least, we have Same O Dame O’s food truck. With their home base in the Raleigh/Durham area, Same O Dame O’s brought their distinct talents to Dreamville Festival with a plethora of southern comfort food options to offer festival goers. Their menu featured everything from shrimp (spicy honey and fried), fried fish, and chicken wings. Our pick was the fried fish and shrimp combo with french fries, which looked absolutely amazing. There was no stopping us from clearing the plate once we added some buffalo sauce to the mix. The Same O Dame O’s food truck doesn’t stay still, so follow their Instagram page to find out their next location.
(WARNING: The White Lotus spoilers will be found below.)
HBO‘s third The White Lotus season was a slow burner, and although some viewers expressed frustration at the pace, that gamble apparently paid off. In less than 24 hours (as reported by HBO in a press release), 6.2 million viewers watched the 90-minute finale across all platforms. This would add up to 51% higher viewership from the second-season counterpart, and before anybody even had a chance to ask, yep, there will be a fourth season, even if the audience is heartbroken by the death of Aimee Lou Wood’s Chelsea.
This leads to wondering which character(s) could be the customary crossover(s) between creator Mike White’s anthology seasons. We can guess that Greg will still be kicking (and rich) and relocate to whatever next resort features in the series. But who else? Well, White seemed a little too eager to openly speculate upon how the Ratliff family will fare after learning that Timothy’s reputation is now in ruins. In the below video (after the 3:40 mark), White even declared, “I don’t think that Victoria is somebody who can live in poverty. I’m sure she can find some other solution.” Another wealthy husband who might take her on the next The White Lotus vacation, perhaps?
White didn’t follow up on that with confirmation of more Victoria, but nobody would be upset to see more Southern-fried Parker Posey, and her return would make sense after the audience didn’t receive the payoff of seeing how the Ratliffs reacted to Timothy’s news. Meanwhile, Sam Nivola (who portrayed the far-too-“giving” Ratliff brother, Lochlan) pointed towards another character, Zion, who also seems like a feasible option during a Variety interview:
“I think that he wants to keep the common thread extending from Tanya. The whole thing is her story as it relates to her money. If I had to guess, I’d say Nick Duvernay [who plays Belinda’s son] is gonna be the next one to come back, because he and Belinda made off with all the money.”
HBO
Yup, that happy ending for Belinda and Zion seemed too neatly tied up and leaves an opening for more destruction from Greg, who didn’t seem keen to hand over $5 million that easily before doing so. Ideally, we’ll receive more clues before the fourth season arrives, but for now, the first three The White Lotus season are available to stream on Max.
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