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Donald Trump has a history of scamming his own supporters, begging them for money for causes then pocketing the cash for himself. Hell, he even got into the NFT game. Inevitably others have tried to do the same. NBC News has unearthed a new swindle: It’s called “Trump Bucks,” and it’s a new currency that, its peddlers claim, will net them big profits over time. In reality, though, they’re utterly worthless.

NBC News spoke to one John Amann, a Trump supporter who bought $2,200 worth of the currency, which comes festooned with images of the former president. Trump Bucks are hocked in ads on far right crevices like Telegram. The fine print says they’re mere memorabilia. But that’s the fine print. Most of the dozens of people who invested in Trump Bucks may not have seen that. Instead, they believed something else, as per NBC News:

Those who buy these items, the ads from Patriots Dynasty, Patriots Future and USA Patriots suggest, will be rewarded when Trump unveils a new monetary system that will turn these products into legal tender worth far more than the purchase price.

Invest in a TRB membership card “issued by Donald Trump,” the ads from Patriots Dynasty, Patriots Future and USA Patriots claim, and the purchaser who spent, say, $99.99 on a “$10,000 Diamond Trump Bucks” bill will be able to cash it in for $10,000 at major banks and retailers like Walmart, Costco and Home Depot.

That, purchasers of Trump Bucks have found, is not the case. Instead, when people like Amann went to a bank to exchange their Trump Bucks for American dollars, they were met with bewildered stares: The Trump Bucks are worth didley-squat.

To make matters even more chilling, ads feature AI-generated sound and image, in which it appears Trump himself is endorsing the scam. In one, Trump can be heard saying, “Let’s make America wealthy again.” That was created by AI.

So watch out, Trump supporters. The former (and possibly future) president you love may be a possible criminal was found guilty of defamation and sexual misconduct. But even he wouldn’t create a fake currency.

(Via NBC News)

Billie Eilish may not always be active on social media, but you better believe she sees everything. Early this morning (May 27), the “Happier Than Ever” hitmaker took to her Instagram story to offer a response to some of the comments she’s recently received.

In her stories, Eilish made it clear that she’s had it with people trying to decide her wardrobe and aesthetic for her.

“i spent the first 5 years of my career getting absolutely OBLITERATED by you fools for being boy ish and dressing how I did & constantly being told i’d be hotter if I acted like a woman,” Eilish wrote. “and now when i feel comfortable enough to wear anything remotely feminine or fitting, i CHANGED and am a sellout..”

She continued, reiterating that she’s tired of hearing comments like “oMg iT’s nOt thE sAmE bILlie,” and simply wants to exist as a multifaceted woman.

These comments also prompted Eilish to remind her followers that “femininity does not equal weakness,” nor does switching up her style equate to selling out.

But for those who still didn’t get the message, Eilish offered a warm sentiment.

“suck my absolute c*ck and balls you women hating ass weirdos,” she said.

So whether she’s wearing a “big t-shirt,” as Armani White puts it, or something more feminine presenting, she’s still the same Billie we all know and love.

The White Lotus was never supposed to be more than a one-off. It was a limited series, with characters who would likely never meet again. How would tourists from all over, most of whom never had meaningful interactions, ever run into each other again? Creator Mike White stuck by that when he deigned to do a Season 2, bringing back only two characters: Jennifer Coolidge’s Tanya and her husband Jon Gries’ Greg. Now he’s toying with a season that gives fans what they want.

In a new profile of the show by The Hollywood Reporter, White says he’s open to — at some point, a ways down the line — of bringing more than a couple characters back for a big group hang-out.

“It would be easy to just be full-on anthology, but I think it’s more fun to have little threads through the show,” White said. “If the show goes on for a couple of seasons, it would be fun to have an all-star season.”

Mind you, that probably doesn’t mean a bunch of characters from Season 1 suddenly find themselves coincidentally vacationing at the same far-flung, exotic spot. What White likely means is that, after four or five seasons, he’ll do one that’s a mix of characters from the show’s many years. That makes sense. Perhaps it can even be a prequel season, which will make it easier to bring back Tanya, who’s definitely not magically returning for Season 3.

(Via THR)

Ice Spice is reaping the rewards of good karma. On top of landing a guest feature on the remix of “Karma” from Taylor Swift’s Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition), Ice made a special appearance last night (May 26) at the New Jersey stop of Swift’s Eras Tour.

During Swift’s performance at MetLife Stadium, Swift brought out Ice, who performed her verse of the song. After her verse, Swift and Ice joined hands, as they sang the song’s chorus.

Earlier in the night, the video received its premiere at the concert, before its global premiere at midnight.

Over the past few days, both Swift and Ice have been raving over each other’s craft. In an interview with Spotify, Swift shared that she was been enjoying getting to spend time with Ice.

“Getting to know her has been so special because I am blown away by her,” said Swift. “In my opinion, she’s the one to watch. Watching her work ethic and how thoughtfully she approaches her career, she’s like my new favorite artist and I’m so honored that she’s on the song.”

You can see clips of the performance above.

Midnights (The Til Dawn Edition) is out now via Republic. Find more information here.

Taylor Swift and Ice Spice nearly broke the internet with the announcement of their collaboration on the “Karma” remix. Now, the two have shared the video for their dreamy collaboration.

In the song’s accompanying visual, Swift appears in a colorful wonderland in the pages of a magical pop-up book. As the lyrics tell, Swift is seen dancing happily as she keeps her “side of the street clean.”

During her verse, Ice is seen sitting front and center of a clamshell, in the fashion of a brilliant pearl.

The two then set sail across a beautiful river, climb stairs reaching the top of the clouds, all the while, living the peaceful, happy lives they’ve earned.

While the collaboration has left fans divided, both Ice and her frequent collaborator, producer RiotUSA have had nothing but positive things to say about Swift and the collaborative experience. Upon the premiere of the video last night (May 26), RiotUSA shared some behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram.

“Keeping this a secret for months has been so hard but i just wanna say thank you @taylorswift @icespice for allowing me to join y’all world and create with you guys,” he said in the post’s caption. “this experience has been one to remember 4life”

He continued, thanking Swift for her generosity throughout the whole creative process.

“Taylor is the realest: fun fact she even got me cookies at the videoshoot cause she remembered i mentioned it in the studio,” he said.

You can see the “Karma” video above.

Maisie Peters isn’t holding back. In the latest track from her upcoming second album, The Good Witch, she recalls a painful breakup, and looks back on moments she took for granted.

The song, “Two Weeks Ago,” is a bit more stripped-back than the other songs she’s released from The Good Witch. Over a melancholy piano, she keeps trying to figure out where things went wrong, only to later realize that the relationship had simply run its course.

“You were driving fast, I was holding back / And I loved you, babe, but I bet you knew that / The song was true and the sky was black / God, I wish it was two weeks ago / When you said we’re like your mom and dad / And you loved me, babe, when you told me that / And the song was true and the sky was black,” she sings on the song’s chorus.

Peters wrote the song alongside her frequent collaborators, producers Brad Ellis and Jez Ashurst.

You can listen to “Two Weeks Ago” above.

The Good Witch is out 6/23 via Gingerbread Man and Asylum Records. Find more information here.

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

Houston rapper Monaleo received a double blessing this week. Today (May 26), the “We Not Humping” rapper took to Instagram to announce that just days before the release of her debut project, Where The Flowers Don’t Die, she gave birth to a baby.

In the post, she revealed that the birth took place at home by way of a natural water birth, with no epidural.

“[I] was debating on sharing this but this my greatest accomplishment,” Monaleo wrote, “above any accolade.”

Elsewhere in the post, she thanked her partner in parenthood, rapper Stunna 4 Vegas, for his boundless support throughout the journey.

“i’m so glad we got to share this beautiful experience together,” she said. “I love you more than life!!!!!!”

She continued, with a special message for her baby, welcoming the newborn to their new life, and made a special promise to them to ensure their wellbeing.

“i can’t wait to create the safest space for you to be the super nova you are. mama loves you stinky,” she said.

You can see the full post below.

n the midst of dropping my first project i’m celebrating the birth of my sweet baby 48 hour labor and a natural water birth . NO EPIDURAL!!!!!! was debating on sharing this but this my greatest accomplishment. above any accolade. i’m so so so so so grateful for the amazing women in my life who i appointed to be my doulas and my wonderful midwife @midwifekatina for taking care of me on my maternal journey.

To my best friend @stunna4vegas thank you for supporting me , uplifting me, catering to my every need. always putting me first and always encouraging me to reach heights i never thought i could. i’m so glad we got to share this beautiful experience together. i love you more than life!!!!!!!

to my sweet baby: you had the happiest most amazing birth days . welcome to the world. i cant wait for you to experience it. the good and the bad. i can’t wait to create the safest space for you to be the super nova you are. mama loves you stinky

Where The Flowers Don’t Die is out now via Stomp Down. Find more information here.

Tame Impala is celebrating a decade since the release of their breakthrough album, Lonerism. Today (May 26), they’ve dropped a special edition of the album.

Lonerism 10 Year Anniversary Box Set comes with three vinyl LPs, along with a 24-page photo booklet. On the vinyl records are the album’s original tracks, as well unreleased demos and never before heard demo sessions.

The album itself actually turned 10 last October. On the day of the anniversary, Tame Impala vocalist and instrumentalist Kevin Parker took to Instagram to reflect on how the album changed his perspective on his own music.

“It was a pretty special time for me making the music,” said Parker. “In a way it’s when I truly discovered myself as an artist. Coming off the back of Innerspeaker I had this new sense of purpose…calling… whatever you want to call it. I had finally given myself permission to let music take over my being completely… to become totally immersed in my own world of recording music. So I had this new sense of creative freedom. I felt free to be ambitious, weird, pop, experimental, whatever, and didn’t feel judged because I was finally just doing it for myself and believed in myself.”

Lonerism 10 Year Anniversary Box Set is out now via Modular Recordings. Find more information here.

Over the past few days, fans and musicians have honored Tina Turner and thanked her for her influence across a multitude of genres and generations. The Queen Of Rock ‘N Roll died this past Wednesday (May 24), but her music lives on, and will continue to do so.

On Thursday, Paramore performed in Atlanta, Georgia at the State Farm Arena. During a performance of “Told You So” from their 2017 album, After Laughter, lead vocalist Hayley Williams incorporated a portion of one of Turner’s signature songs, “What’s Love Got To Do With It” into the outro.

Fans who were in attendance at the show noted that Williams hailed Turner as an inspiration for her craft, saying “I would’ve never thought I could be in a band like Paramore if it wasn’t for Tina Turner.”

Williams also paid tribute to Turner on her Instagram story after news broke of her death.

“rest in peace to the queen who showed me you can be a soul singer and a punk singer at the same time,” Williams wrote. “I will sing for you forever.”

You can check out a clip of Paramore’s performance above.

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

The Boston Celtics have reeled off back-to-back wins over the Heat to force a Game 6 back in Miami, looking much more like the team that was title favorites entering the conference finals in the process.

After falling behind 3-0, Boston found itself needing to do something no team in NBA history has done, but is just two more wins away from accomplishing history. Game 6 figures to be their toughest test as they have to win another road game, but they certainly are riding a strong wave of positivity after looking like a team that had quit in Game 3 and might be headed to the offseason with a lot of uncomfortable questions to answer.

What’s also become a fascinating part of this series is that the Celtics have now earned the backing of many neutral observers of this series, as, at this point, seeing a historic comeback has shifted plenty of general NBA fans into Boston’s corner. Among those is Draymond Green, who is selfishly pulling for Boston to win in seven, because he’s hoping it’ll at least take some of the heat off of his 2016 Warriors squad for blowing a 3-1 lead to the Cavaliers in the Finals.

“Can they close the deal? I don’t know man, that’s an interesting one,” Green says. “The first team to come back from a 3-0 deficit. We would love to see it, wouldn’t we? Maybe I won’t have to hear about 3-1 anymore if this team comes back from 3-0. Like you can throw the 3-1 in the dirt. I’m sick of it. Would be a much better story, for me personally. Would be a much better story.”

Now, the difference here is that this is a Miami team that was huge underdogs entering the series, piled up a 3-0 lead, and has since come back to earth with their shooting (and also seen injuries start to mount). The Warriors, for those that may not remember, were the best regular season team in NBA history with a 73-9 record, went up 3-1 on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Finals, and subsequently lost three straight games to become the first team in Finals history to blow a 3-1 lead. While I get what Green’s hoping for, the context does matter and I don’t think it’d do too much to put an end to the 3-1 jokes because of how historically good that Warriors team was only to blow that lead (in part because Green got suspended for a game for kicking LeBron James in the nuts).

That said, misery loves company and there would at least be another team on the receiving end of mockery, so I fully understand why Green would be pulling for the C’s here.