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Sabrina Carpenter’s powers of manifestation have presented her with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Thirteen years after the “Nonsense” singer uploaded a video of her performing a Taylor Swift song onto YouTube, she’s been announced as Swift’s official tour support.

When Taylor Swift kicks off her The Eras Tour Latin America wing in August, Carpenter will join her for each of the eight tour stops. Carpenter is in for a wild ride with dates booked for Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. To share the news, the recording artist took to Instagram to write, “Trying to process this, but alas, I can’t wait to join the ‘Eras Tour’ in Latin America. Thank you, Taylor Swift. You’re the 1 :’). This is a dream come true.”

The excitement continued on Twitter as Carpenter quote tweeted Swift’s announcement: “I went to sweet angel princess island, and everybody knew me.”

View the full tour schedule below.

08/24 — Mexico City, MX @ Foro Sol
08/25 — Mexico City, MX @ Foro Sol
08/26 — Mexico City, MX @ Foro Sol
11/09 — Buenos Aires, AR @ Estadio River Plate
11/10 — Buenos Aires, AR @ Estadio River Plate
11/18 — Rio de Janeiro, BR @ Estadio Nilton Santos – Engenhao
11/25 — São Paulo, BR @ Allianz Parque
11/26 — São Paulo, BR @ Allianz Parque

To secure tickets, you must register. Registration is open until Wednesday, June 7, at 11:59 p.m. CDMX time. Find more information here.

(Spoilers for Manifest will obviously be found below.)

Manifest has finally made its final descent on Netflix with the back half of Season 4 arriving on June 2. Any moment now, people will find out how that Death Date stuff shakes out and if Saanvi will ever be able to stop stressing out. Creator Jeff Rake promised that the series finale will be the most ambitious display ever seen on this already bonkers show, but there was a surprise in store for viewers, too.

Back in the midseason finale, Michaela’s husband, Zeke, died. This wasn’t his first brush with the Grim Reaper, of course, but he was actually dead this time. Dead as a flight-warped nail, in fact, and while his death would have been tragic enough had it been an accident or otherwise “ordinary” passing, very little is normal on this show. So, we saw Zeke decide to sacrifice himself by absorbing Cal’s cancer, since he could be the key to defeating the inexplicably evil Angelina and apparently saving the whole world.

Actor Matt Long recently discussed how he learned about his character’s fate (which he subsequently kept a secret from the rest of the cast) from Rake. From Tudum:

“He sat me down and told me everything,” Long recalls. “He told me about the [series] finale. He also told me that Zeke was going to give his life to save Cal, and therefore, hopefully, save the lifeboat and everyone on planet Earth. That was hard to hear, but also I loved the way it was going to go down.”

“[Jeff]’s such a great storyteller that I was emotional at lunch just hearing it,” he continues. “I love my character so much, and I feel so close to him, because he’s had such a powerful story. He’s carried so much shame. And so hearing about what was going to happen to him just really moved me, even though it meant that I wasn’t going to be in it quite as much, which is a bummer.”

However, Zeke isn’t totally off the map in this final batch of episodes. He does surface as Ghost Zeke and visits Michaela in order to help her get on with it. And in order to do so, she’s going to have to team up with her ex and fellow detective, Mr. Jared Vasquez. Hmm.

Manifest‘s final fourth season episodes are streaming on Netflix.

We have never seen the Miami Heat and the Denver Nuggets play in the NBA Finals before — in the case of the Nuggets, we’ve never seen them play in the Finals at all — and neither Miami or Denver are especially gigantic television markets. As a result, people who do not need to care about stuff like whether or not the ratings would be good for these Finals are spending time talking about whether or not the ratings would be good for these Finals.

Does this matter? Unless you’re an executive with either Disney or the NBA, almost certainly not, but nonetheless, we run out of things to talk about at some point and this is, without question, a thing that people can spend time talking about. As such, a question was posed on Twitter about whether or not this is “one of the most boring NBA Finals to ever be played,” and in a tweet that he sent on Friday afternoon, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey offered up a blunt response.

Game 1 of the Finals ended up being a bit one-sided, with the Nuggets picking up a 104-93 win on Thursday night despite a late push by the Heat to make things interesting. Nikola Jokic, in particular, was outrageous during his first career Finals game.

Thanks to modern technology and the fact that anyone can throw around their DNA these days, it’s not uncommon to find long-lost relatives or distant cousins. Woody Harrelson and Matthew McConaughey recently revealed that they might be actually related, not just two actors with similar speech patterns. On the other hand, Bill Hader found out that he is related to Carol Burnett shortly after admitting that he had a crush on her. Family….is strange.

The latest duo that might be related are two entertainers with very different resumes. Emmy winner Billy Crudup, known for Almost Famous and Big Fish and was revealed to be blood-related to actor/football player Terry Crews, thanks to the PBS ancestry show Finding Your Roots.

Once they discovered they were related, Crews met up with Crudup and his son in order to have a mini-family reunion. “It was one of the most satisfying, wonderful afternoons I’ve ever spent,” Crews told The Today Show, marveling at their different backgrounds but shared DNA. “The fact that we are blood relatives, to me, is a statement about what America is. It’s also a statement about humanity. Because we all think, you know, he’s white, I’m Black. But the reality is we are true blood relatives.” The duo were born just 22 days apart, though it’s unclear where in the bloodline they overlap. Crews added, “It was a miracle. I’m not gonna lie. It’s a true miracle.”

While Crudup was shocked, he said that his teenage son was the “most excited” about their newfound relative. Maybe instead of going into acting, his teen can become a football player and carry on the family business. Or host a talent show.

(Via People)

Earlier this week, comedian Bill Cosby was once again accused of sexual assault, this time by a former Playboy model who says she was drugged and raped by Cosby in 1969. Victoria Valentino is suing Cosby and said she was emboldened by the recent decision in the case of E. Jean Carroll against Donald Trump and a California law that temporarily removes the statute of limitations to hold Cosby accountable. “It’s not about money, it’s about accountability,” she told The Washington Post. “Rape steals something from you that cannot be repaired or restored.”

Not everyone agrees, though; the outspoken 50 Cent shared an Instagram post with a headline announcing the news along with his viewpoint. “They are just doing Bill dirty,” he wrote. smh ain’t no way 54 years ago. Lmao this is just fvcked up Brody!”

Cosby, who was previously accused of sexual assault by several women, convicted in criminal court, and sentenced to 10 years in prison, was released after a judge overturned his sentence in 2021 due to a technicality.

However, his accusers have since won a series of civil lawsuits against him. One received a $500,000 reward, while another group of seven settled a defamation lawsuit for an undisclosed sum.

This isn’t the first time 50 Cent cheerled for Cosby. When his case was overturned, he wrote on social media, “My son Bill beat that case. These hoes be tripping.”

Cordae has very few regrets in his professional and personal pursuits. His decision to remain tight-lipped about his partner, tennis star Naomi Osaka’s pregnancy, has left fans confused. However, they’ve remained excited to see what this next chapter of the “RNP” rapper’s life would bring.

Now, as Osaka shared adorable photos from their joint baby shower, the entertainer broke his silence with just a short response. In the gallery of images shared to social media, Burberry-rocking Cordae caresses Osaka’s baby bump. Thanks to the background of the flicks, fans now know that the couple is expecting ‘a little princess.’

The rapper re-posted the gallery to his Instagram Story, adding, “#GirlDad.”

Fans of the couple chimed in on social media to wish them well. One user wrote, “She looks amazing. Speaking health and blessings over her and her family.”

However, Cordae’s attire is what garnered the most attention after the images were posted to social media. Following in the unspoken Black tradition of the father-to-be sporting a Burberry button-down to commemorate the joyous occasion, Cordae was sure not to let the tradition die out.

“They got them meatballs? And with the Burberry shirt! A baby is definitely coming [crying laughing emoji],” wrote one user.

Another tweeted, “Lol Cordae with the Burberry on. The culture is undefeated [raised fist emoji] [crying laughing emoji.].”

“And, of course, he has the go-to shirt all guys wear to baby showers now, Burberry… gotta love it,” remarked another.

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

After being rushed to the hospital for a medical emergency earlier this year, Jamie Foxx seems to be recovering, though he has yet to provide many details about the ordeal. His pal Nick Cannon, on the other hand, has been providing some updates for the fans who have been eager to hear about Foxx’s recovery. Cannon has been forthcoming lately but also opinionated.

Cannon explained to Extra that Foxx is an “extremely professional and extremely private” person who won’t reveal anything about his health until he’s ready. “When he’s ready, he’s going to address the awaiting fans in the world in the way that only he can,” Cannon added.

When asked about his specific medical condition, Cannon said that he hasn’t pressed his pal for more info, and just supports him in other ways, “As a friend, just being as respectful as I can, I don’t pry. I don’t ask any other questions.” Cannon recently stepped in as host of Foxx’s reality show Beat Shazam, which is actually a singing competition and not an invitation to punch Zachary Levi.

Foxx’s various other projects have been on hold for now, including his movie with Cameron Diaz, but hopefully, the actor is able to get some time to rest now that he doesn’t have to listen to people singing poorly all day every day.

(Via Decider)

Summer is here and with it comes a whole lot of National Park vacations. Meaning you’ll be hiking, climbing, camping, and running — and then jumping in as many bodies of water as possible to cool off from all the activity. While I love a long hike or a scenic drive, there’s just nothing quite like relaxing in cold water surrounded by some of the United States’ most beautiful backdrops. And you might be surprised at how many of the major park sites that are otherwise landlocked have epic swim spots.

But with so many options, which should you prioritize this summer? That’s where I come in. I’ve visited nearly every major National Park in the United States over the past four years, and have jumped in as many swimming holes, lakes, rivers, and streams as humanly possible during my travels. So today, I’ve picked my favorites and ranked them.

METHODOLOGY:

When ranking the swimming spots, I considered several things.

1. That the water wasn’t from an ocean. While many National Parks are on islands and the coast, those are obvious. I wanted the lesser-known and more unexpected. And while lakes are not generally considered a “swimming hole,” I feel like a swimming spot is a nice in-between — so those are the ones I ranked.
2. I thought about what you’d be surrounded by while soaking. Is the background a 10,000+ ft mountain or a simple prairie? Is the landscape surreal or fairly easy to find in other places?
3. Is the spot accessible to the majority of people? While backpacking into an alpine lake to jump in (and freeze) is invigoration (and looks cool on the gram) it’s not the undertaking most of us want when we’re looking for some summer swimming.
4. I considered the crowds. While the swim spots aren’t generally the most crowded parts of many National Parks, getting into the parks that have the best ones can be.
5. Finally, are there other cool things to do nearby? Hikes to work up a sweat before your dip? Drinks to be procured or spots to sit and watch the sunset? Those spots ranked higher for me.

Let’s dive — figuratively and then literally — in!

THE RANKING:

13 – VOYAGEURS – RAINY LAKE – MINNESOTA

This lesser-visited park in Northern Minnesota is a “water-based” park, with many locations in the park only accessible by watercraft in the summer. With more than a third of the park underwater, it is a great place to take a dip when the water warms up in the summer months.

A nice choice is Rainy Lake, where you can canoe, kayak, fish, and even houseboat in designated or undesignated sites on the water. Then when the midwestern humidity starts to get to you, just jump in the lake.

BEST FOR: A POST-FISHING DIP

12 – NEW RIVER GORGE — GLADE CREEK TRAIL — WEST VIRGINIA

New River Gorge is the United States’ newest park designated as a “National Park” — number 63! And with reportedly over 2/3 of the population of the United States living within a days drive, it is the perfect option for a quick weekend getaway for most Americans.

I’ve visited a couple of times and I’m excited to get back and find some swimming holes and waterfalls while enjoying a part of the country that isn’t often thought about when considering a National Park vacation. A popular swimming hole is located on the Glade Creek Trail, a 5.6-mile (one-way) moderate hike that follows an abandoned narrow gauge railroad trail along Glade Creek. Work up a sweat before getting in the refreshing water at the falls.

Plan your trip to New River Gorge here.

BEST FOR: EAST COAST WEEKEND WARRIORS

11 – GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS — GREENBRIER SWIMMING HOLE— NORTH CAROLINA / TENNESSEE

Did you know that of the 63 major US National Parks, last year one park had nearly three times the amount of visitors as the second most visited? It’s true. Despite the parks being more popular than ever, there is still one park with visitation that always tops the list: Great Smoky Mountains. In 2022 nearly 13 million people ventured to the lush southern landscape, with Grand Canyon coming in second with just 4.7 million visitors.

I’ve visited in winter and summer and thoroughly enjoyed both. And while there are several areas of water, one spot comes up much more than others: the Greenbrier swimming hole. It’s located near Gatlinburg (one of the gateway cities to the Smokies) and easily accessible from Route 321. The swimming hole is on the Little Pigeon River, and deep enough for a relaxing swim day.

Make a camping reservation for Great Smoky Mountains National Park here.

BEST FOR: FAMILY TRAVELERS

10 – INDIANA DUNES – WEST BEACH – INDIANA

Indiana Dunes is one of the newest parks to receive the designation of simply “National Park” and is still a mystery to many travelers outside of the Midwest. On the banks of Lake Michigan, Indiana Dunes is home to several beautiful beaches. While all beaches within the 15-mile stretch have water and restrooms, West Beach also has lifeguards and showers during the summer months.

Pro-Tip: Get there very early on weekends to secure parking, or opt for a weekday soak.

BEST FOR: CITY KIDS ON A DAY TRIP

9 – YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – FIREHOLE CANYON SWIMMING AREA – WYOMING

I was surprised when I first saw a swimming area in Yellowstone National Park. I mean, basically, all signage everywhere in the park is committed to telling visitors to stay on the trails and paths and never step anywhere near the otherworldly hydrothermal features. But Yellowstone is a huge park, with many different areas, and one that is perfect for swimming.

Firehole Canyon Swimming Area is generally closed until mid-summer to swimmers in the Firehole River due to high water and strong currents. But if you time your visit right – and get a parking spot – you’re in for a unique and refreshing experience.

Make a camping reservation for Yellowstone National Park here.

BEST FOR: BUCKET LIST TRAVELERS

8 – OLYMPIC — LAKE CRESCENT— WASHINGTON STATE

The Olympic Peninsula is by far one of the most beautiful and diverse places I have ever visited. Olympic National Park boasts mountain ranges, rainforests, hot springs, waterfalls, beaches, and lakes — truly an outdoors person’s paradise. Not to mention it’s just a short drive from Seattle.

I’ve visited primarily during the rainy springtime and could only sit on the lakeshores imagining what my day might be like in another season. Swimming surrounded by rolling mountains and lush forests whose colors look too emerald green to be real. When I make my way back on a sunny summer day the first lake I’m jumping in is Lake Crescent.

Make a camping reservation for Olympic National Park here.

BEST FOR: PACIFIC NORTHWEST EXPLORERS

7 – GREAT SAND DUNES — MEDANO CREEK— COLORADO

Great Sand Dunes National Park might feel like a surprising addition to this list. As a park that’s known for being home to the tallest sand dune in North America, water isn’t the first (or even second or third) thing that comes to mind when you ponder planning a trip. But while there’s not exactly a swimming hole, the park does boast one of the most fun places to get into the water in a National Park.

Medano Creek is a seasonally flowing creek that runs between the parking area and the sand dunes. As the snow starts to melt in the Sangre de Cristo mountains in late April, the water begins to flow. By late May to early June, you can experience the “surge flow” of the creek, with waves up to 20 inches deep! It’s a great place to play in the water or even just float.

Make a camping reservation for Great Sand Dunes here.

BEST FOR: THE AMATEUR SKIMBOARDER

6 – NORTH CASCADES — DIABLO LAKE — WASHINGTON STATE

Look at any list of “Underrated National Parks” and North Cascades is probably at the top. Despite its paradoxical “famously underrated” status, it still isn’t well visited, despite not being very difficult to get to and looking like the photo above with #nofilter.

North Cascades is known for its high mountain peaks and the clear blue water of Diablo Lake. But many people don’t seem to know that you can swim here, too. Colonial Creek Campground is a great place to get in and see the shockingly blue water for yourself.

Make a camping reservation for North Cascades National Park here.

BEST FOR: BLUE WATER-OBSESSED INSTAGRAMMERS

5 – GRAND TETON – STRING LAKE – WYOMING

Grand Teton is chock full of lakes and rivers that are a welcome respite on a summer day. String Lake is a favorite of mine, with close proximity to trailheads, plenty of spots to lounge around the shore, and shallow waters perfect for a SUP and then a dip.

The sandy bottom of the lake makes it more comfortable than many other alpine swim spots, and the shallow water warms up a bit more than some of your other options in the park. Stop for a swim after a long hike, then stay to watch the sunset.

Make a camping reservation for Grand Teton here.

BEST FOR: SUNSET LOVERS

4 – YOSEMITE — MERCED RIVER — CALIFORNIA

Yosemite is nothing if not iconic. The granite surroundings and waterfalls take your breath away. It’s known for hiking and backpacking primarily, but what I really love to do is relax near the water. The Merced River runs through the valley and is the perfect place to get away from some of the hustle of the park and refresh yourself after a hike.

Make a camping reservation for Yosemite National Park here.

BEST FOR: BAY AREA LONG WEEKENDERS

3 – CRATER LAKE – CLEETWOOD COVE – OREGON

Crater Lake often gets sidelined in the summer by its impressive neighbors to the north – Olympic, Mount Rainier, and North Cascades National Park. But it is one of the most shockingly beautiful places to visit in the United States. Formed by a volcanic eruption collapsing a tall peak, it is the deepest and arguably most pristine lake in the country. Fed by rain and snow, its dramatic blue waters are a sight to see – and swim in.

Cleetwood Cove Trail is the only legal way to access the shore of the lake, and swimming is permitted within 100 yards of the shore. The short but strenuous 1.1-mile hike down drops 700 feet through a series of switchbacks. Take a dip in the cool waters, but conserve your energy to make it back up.

BEST FOR: SMALL PARK LOVERS

2 – GLACIER — LAKE MCDONALD — MONTANA

Visiting Glacier National Park is a bucket list experience, to be sure. There are so many iconic images of the park, but one that is most often shared also happens to be the best spot to swim: Lake McDonald. With its multicolored pebbles that are just begging to be Instagrammed, to the clear water and beautiful mountains all around you. I hate the cliche, but… Lake McDonald is almost too beautiful to believe.

I’ve spent whole days walking the shore, dipping in the lake, and drinking a beer at the Lake McDonald Lodge wondering how on earth this was real life. I recommend you do the same.

Make a camping reservation for Glacier National Park here and a reservation to enter most areas of the park and drive the Going-to-the-Sun road here.

BEST FOR: ROAD-TRIP WARRIORS

1 – GRAND TETON — JACKSON LAKE — WYOMING

I can’t write a National Parks list without including Grand Teton National Park in some way, usually at the top of the list. It has it all: dramatic vistas and mountain ranges, incredible hiking and mountaineering. But what I love the most is the water. There are lakes for every activity: kayak, SUP, and even a marina filled with motor and sailboats. I always make a stop at the swim beach (well, “rocks on the shore” beach) on Jackson Lake to spend an afternoon relaxing. Surprisingly it is never that crowded, and always more beautiful than I remembered.

Jackson is a big lake with big views. Pro-tip: camp at Colter Bay and you can walk right to the beach. Otherwise, there’s parking right nearby, and a grocery store (with liquor store) to grab some food and picnic on the shore.

Make a camping reservation for Grand Teton National Park here.

BEST FOR: EPIC MOUNTAIN VIEW CHASERS

I don’t care who you are, there is only one name that comes to mind when you hear the words Top Chef, and that’s Padma Lakshmi. Even Tom Colicchio thinks of Padma Lakshmi before himself, and that’s because, for 17 years and 19 seasons of the cooking competition show, Lakshmi — who has served as the host since as far back as season two and is also an executive producer — has solidified herself as the face of the brand.

Now, after 17 years, Lakshmi is packing up her knives and going home. Er… over to Hulu. In an announcement posted to her Instagram, Lakshmi wrote:

“After much soul searching, I have made the difficult decision to leave Top Chef.”

The show is about to complete its 20th season, Top Chef: World All-Stars, on June 8th and has already been renewed for a new season. We can’t even imagine what the show will look like now.

Lakshmi continued:

“I am extremely proud to have been part of building such a successful show and of the impact it has had in the worlds of television and food. After 17 years, many of the cast and crew are like family to me and I will miss working alongside them dearly. I feel it’s time to move on and need to make space for Taste the Nation, my books, and other creative pursuits.”

Top Chef has its work cut out for them filling Lakshmi’s shoes, but fans of the host and judge still have a lot of content to look forward to, including Hulu’s Taste The Nation, which Uproxx’s Zach Johnston raved about at the show’s launch, writing: ‘The issue of real depth vs. virtue signaling is where Padma Lakshmi’s new show… rises above every other series in the genre. The show absolutely peddles in travel and food porn but it asks viewers for more than just their spare time. Lakshmi wants you to think, to care, and to throw out the bullshit you’ve been erroneously taught about the United States as a country.” Hell of a review!

Few food personalities do what Lakshmi does, she invites us to care, dig deeper, and explore the food world in a way that no one else in the food media industry has, so while we’re sad to see her exit Top Chef, we’re also psyched to see what she has in store for us moving forward. As for Tom, well… Expect more fedoras and scarves in season 21!

The audio recording of Donald Trump bragging about having classified documents has been a major sign that special counsel investigation into the former president is sitting on some serious evidence. According to Joe Scarborough, his sources in Trump world seemed to be noticeably freaking out last week, and the Morning Joe host is convinced it’s because Trump’s people knew the tape was about to be released.

“He can call it witch hunt all he wants, but they’ve got him dead to right on intent, on stealing the documents,” Scarborough said on Friday morning before sharing what he’s been hearing from his sources.

Via Raw Story:

“It is so interesting, you’re hearing that reporting, because I started hearing that a week ago, that despite the bravado, Trump himself and people close to Trump are really, really concerned about the documents case,” Scarborough said, “and they understand that he’s busted.”

“I’m wondering if this tape had something to do with that,” Scarborough added. “People who have been whistling past the graveyard the last five, six, seven years, there’s been a change around Trump’s people, and they know he is busted. Even Trump is deeply concerned about this.”

Scarborough’s hunch is likely correct. Hours after Morning Joe aired, CNN reported that Trump’s lawyers can’t find the classified documents pertaining to an attack on Iran that the former president bragged about in the recording. In other words, those documents are in the wind and not in the possession of the Department of Justice, which does not bode well for Trump’s case.

(Via Raw Story)