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The Very Best Apps For Every Type Of Outdoor Travel In Summer 2023

Younger generations increasingly value experiences and travel… pretty much everything. This means that the digital generation is spending more time on the road and in the outdoors than ever before. But the days of carting around a cumbersome Rand McNally Road Atlas and just showing up to a hotel or campsite without warning while on a long trip are gone.

That’s the bad news.

Here’s the good news: with summer approaching — undoubtedly the peak season for road trips and outdoor travel — I can confidently say that there is indeed an app for anything you might need to help plan a trip in 2023. And these aren’t your average GPS apps, either. The best outdoor travel apps now have offline capabilities, crowd-sourced recommendations, and can offer users the information they didn’t even know they wanted about nearly anywhere in the country if not the world. And, of course, CHAT GPT is also super helpful as a planning guide.

If you’re going out on a long road trip this summer, or staying close to home for some weekend or outdoor day trips, you’ll want to download one or more of the following apps, depending on how you travel:

BEST APP FOR NATIONAL PARK TRAVEL – Google Maps

Google Maps
Google Maps

Yes, really. I know you have Google Maps, but you may not know about its new features. The OG maps app has recently undergone a major update making it even more invaluable to National Park travelers. Google Maps partnered with the National Park Service to gain input from directors and park rangers to be sure maps were useful and accurate while visiting National Parks. Maps now show the entrances to each park on the base map, have photo pins for the most popular areas in a park, and show the entire trail on the map – not just the starting point.

Coolest Feature:

Google Maps now has support for user-generated content, including photos are reviews of trails.

Offline Capabilities:

One of the most exciting updates is that Google Maps has an easier action for downloading offline maps – making it safer and easier to use in parks with little to no internet access.

Cost: Free to download and use

Download here: Apple and Android.

BEST APP FOR FINDING HIKING TRAILS – AllTrails

AllTrails
AllTrails

While there are always new additions to the hiking trails app game, the one that always comes out on top is no surprise: AllTrails. With over 400,000 trails on the app, and reportedly over 45 million registered users, it is by far the most comprehensive and useful app for hikers of any level.

Coolest Feature:

There are a lot of features that come in clutch for a day or week on the trail, but the most useful for me is the trail reports. If I am heading out to a new (or old) trail I love to see what users have reported within the last few days to get an idea of how I can best be prepared.

Offline Capabilities:

AllTrails + offers downloadable maps for offline use using your phone’s navigation without a signal – a huge plus.

Cost: Many features are free to use with a registered account. AllTrails+ is $35.99/year and includes offline map downloads, 3D maps, and wrong turn alerts.

Download here: Apple and Android.

BEST APP FOR FINDING CAMP SPOTS – The Dyrt

The Dyrt
The Dyrt

Whether camping, van-lifing, or looking for a glampground, it can be difficult to suss out which campgrounds or dispersed land will have the amenities you want until you get there. That’s where The Dyrt comes in. A mix between AirBnb and Yelp – the app has everything you need to go off the grid or pretend to.

Coolest Feature:

I love the ability to see reviews and photos from other campers/glampers along with information on cell service and amenities that may be important to me. Users can also request to book many of the sites within the app and find free camping.

Offline Capabilities:

The Dyrt offers a downloadable campground database and downloadable maps for offline use with a Pro membership.

Cost: The Dyrt’s free membership allows you to explore campgrounds and create lists. The Dyrt Pro is $35.99/year and includes offline maps, cell service maps, dispersed camping maps, route planner maps, access to 5,000+ free camp spots, and more.

Download here: Apple and Android.

BEST APP FOR FINDING QUIRKY ATTRACTIONS – Roadside America

Roadside America
Roadside America

One of my favorite parts of summer road travel is finding quirky hidden gems. World’s Largest Sticker Ball? I’m in. Giant Wooden Nickel? Sold. Killer Bee Capital of the World? Obviously, I’m there.

These off-beat attractions are a great way to bring a little levity to a long road trip – and an opportunity to stretch your legs while you’re at it. The best way I’ve found to find them has always been Roadside America, first the website and now I use their app. You can find the offbeat nearby, on your travel route, or by theme (some of my favorites are “Big”, “Graves” and “Irrational Geographics”).

Coolest Feature:

I love the ability to save your attractions, as well as check off the ones you’ve visited within the app. Each attraction listing gives a wealth of info: what, where, directions, hours, cost, call, rating, and website.

Offline Capabilities:

Users can access their saved attractions while offline, although the rest of the app works best with network connectivity.

Cost: There is a one-time charge of $2.99 to download the app and unlock one region of the US. Other regions can be unlocked at a further cost of $6.99 for all.

Download here: Apple.

BEST APP FOR THE TECH-SAVVY MOUNTAINEER – PeakVisor

PeakVisor
PeakVisor

Whether you’re hiking up a mountain peak or simply admiring one from a distance (or even in a photo), PeakVisor has your back. The Italian-designed app uses 3D augmented reality and your phone’s camera to identify mountain peaks – giving their name, altitude, and a detailed interactive guide to the location for navigation.

Coolest Feature:

I love that PeakVisor will identify peaks in photos you upload from your phone – it doesn’t have to be in the moment. A fun way to learn and explore new and old vistas.

Offline Capabilities:

The PeakVisor Premium subscription offers unlimited offline capabilities, as long as your map is downloaded before losing service.

Cost: PeakVisor is free to download and use, with a Premium subscription that includes offline capability, custom trails, and photography tools is $29.99/year or $89.99 for a lifetime subscription.

Download here: Apple and Android.

BEST APP FOR THE SOLO TRAVELER – Cairn

Cairn
Cairn App

This should really be named the best app for hiking and outdoor safety, period – but it is especially essential for solo hikers. As a seasoned solo adventurer, my number one piece of advice is always to let someone know your hiking and travel plans – and Cairn makes it too easy not to. Users are able to add contacts of friends and family to a “Safety Circle” and then alert members of the circle to their hiking plans, starting point, estimated arrival time, overdue alerts (even when you don’t have cell service), and a link to a map showing your progress if you choose.

Coolest Feature:

The thing that really drew me to Cairn is the crowd-sourced cell-service data via different carriers on the trail. While I love a good disconnect moment in nature, as a solo traveler and hiker it isn’t the best idea to head off alone without any means of communication in case things go south. With Cairn you can check the route in advance and see if you can expect any service, and if not be prepared with other methods (I love my Garmin InReach for these times).

Offline Capabilities:

You have the option to download offline maps worldwide on Cairn Premium plans.

Cost: Cairn offers free and premium plans. The free version provides trails, track recording, and cell coverage data, while the premium offers overdue alerts for your safety circle, trip progress map, downloadable maps, cell coverage by specific carriers, and on downloaded maps. After a 7-day free trial, the premium is $4.99/month or $26.99 for a year.

Download here: Apple and Android.

BEST APP FOR RESPONSIBLE RECREATION – Native Land

Native Land
Native Land

When traveling it is important to remember that regardless of where you are – you are on native land. While Native Americans and other indigenous people have experienced systematic erasure throughout history, it is more important than ever to take steps to learn and pay respect to the people who inhabited the lands before you. Native Land has long been the website I use to research before a trip, and their app is immensely useful while traveling.

Coolest Feature:

Native Land makes it easy to explore the map or search for an address to find which Indigenous Nation you are recreating or traveling on. They are clear that the boundaries aren’t necessarily set and it is a work in progress, but it is a great start for your own learning. You can toggle between treaties, territories, and languages while exploring the map.

Offline Capabilities:

Native Land maps will work offline after the initial download while online.

Cost: Free

Download here: Apple and Android.

BEST APP FOR RESERVATIONS AT NATIONAL PARKS – Recreation.gov

recreation.gov
Recreation.gov

With the onslaught of visitors to many public lands across the United States, reservation systems and timed entry tickets are being rolled out more and more – and the great majority can only be procured via recreation.gov. You’ll need the app to secure campsites at many parks, timed entry tickets, and reservations to many of the most popular parks during the summer months.

Coolest Feature:

Recreation.gov is also how travelers can enter lotteries for some of the most in-demand outdoor experiences such as The Wave in Coyote Buttes and Angels Landing in Zion National Park.

Offline Capabilities:

The Scan and Pay feature for campsite reservations is available offline, with your transaction being processed when you come back online.

Cost: There is no cost for the app itself, but many reservations have a procession fee, while campground reservation fees vary.

Download here: Apple and Android.

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Rudy Giuliani Is A Viagra-Addicted, Booze-Addled Super Creep, According To A New Lawsuit Filed By A Former Employee Of The Ex-NYC Mayor

The world probably didn’t need to hear the details that have surfaced in a new lawsuit against Rudy Giuliani, but they exist nonetheless and as allegations against a man who once wielded great power as the “America’s Mayor” during 9/11 and as a lead lawyer of the ex-president. Giuliani — the unwitting Borat star who was caught in a compromising position, the man who had hair dye running down his face during a press conference, and perhaps the most ill-received The Masked Singer contestant of all time — has been accused of sexual assault and sexual harassment by Noelle Dunphy (who worked for him in 2019).

The plaintiff filed her (graphic and potentially triggering) legal complaint with the New York Supreme Court on May 15. In the suit, Dunphy accuses Giuliani not only of offering her a $1 million dollar annual salary and never paying her but also allegedly subjecting her to a constant barrage of sexual remarks and demands. Dunphy also claims to have recordings of some of Rudy’s racist and anti-Semitic alleged rants as well as sexual requests, including the following:

“Giuliani also abused his position as Ms. Dunphy’s lawyer to pressure her into sex. In one instance, for example, Giuliani promised Ms. Dunphy that he would give her $300,000 if she would forgo her legal rights in connection with her pending case and ‘f*ck me like crazy.’ This statement was recorded.”

Additionally, Dunphy alleges that Rudy is a Viagra addict who “constantly” took the drug and demanded that she “take care of” what was happening down there:

Giuliani also took Viagra constantly. While working with Ms. Dunphy, Giuliani would look to Ms. Dunphy, point to his erect penis, and tell her that he could not do any work until “you take care of this.” Thus, Ms. Dunphy worked under the constant threat that Giuliani might demand sex from her at any moment. Even when the Covid-19 pandemic halted Giuliani’s ability to physically assault her, he demanded that she disrobe during their work-related videoconferences.

Dunphy is seeking $10 million in compensation while alleging that she “generated substantial business opportunities” and was available for work at all hours while maintaining Rudy’s business needs. She further alleges that (as mentioned above), Rudy offered to work as her lawyer on a pro bono basis regarding “an ongoing dispute arising from an abusive ex-partner.” Dunphy claims that she never received any payment from Rudy, nor did he adhere to protections (including those of sexual harassment) that necessarily should exist between lawyer and client. Dunphy also maintains that he also left her “traumatized by the abuse she had suffered.”

The entire lawsuit is full of details that would make one’s head spin. This includes allegations that Rudy was obsessed with Billions character Wendy Rhoades because “she wears all that black shit, she’s got a whip, and an electric prod.” You can read the full document here.

(Via New York Supreme Court)

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Billy Corgan Cried When Kurt Cobain Died Because ‘I Lost My Greatest Opponent’

Music history is full of rivalries, both the fan-created, petty kind and the kind that genuinely pushes artists to their greatest creative heights. The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan discussed one of the latter kind between his band and Nirvana, resulting in a truly wild quote about Kurt Cobain‘s importance to Corgan. In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe, Corgan compared the two bands’ respective legacies.

Corgan said, “I want the Pumpkins standing on the top of the heap of our generation. If that means I got to write 800 songs to do it, I’ll do it. I ain’t shy about that. I will go down always as saying, Kurt was the most talented guy of our generation. Kurt had so much talent. It’s like frightening. It was like a John Lennon level of talent, where you’re like, ‘how can you have all this talent?’ Or Prince, right? But Kurt’s not here, sadly. So I looked around, I was like, ‘All right, well, I could beat the rest of them for sure.’”

He continued, “When Kurt died, I cried because I lost my greatest opponent. I want to beat the best. I don’t want to win the championship because it’s just me and a bunch of jabronis, to use a wrestling term.”

While plenty of musicians avoid talking about the competitive aspects of their creative output, it’s refreshing — if a little off-putting — to hear Corgan admitting as much. You can watch Corgan’s interview with Apple Music above.

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Kiana Ledé Announced Her Sophomore Album ‘Grudges’ And Its Release Date Isn’t Too Far Away

It’s been a little over three years since Kiana Ledé gave us her stellar debut album KIKI. Since then, the singer has been relatively active through collaborations with the likes of THEY. (“Count Me In [Remix]“), Kehlani (“Ur Best Friend“), Destin Conrad (“Unpredictable”), and more. It wasn’t until the fall of 2022 that the journey towards her long-awaited sophomore album began, and kicked off with the release of “Irresponsible.” Eight months later, Kiana Ledé finally announced her sophomore album: Grudges.

Ledé shared the news by unveiling the project’s cover art and release date in an Instagram post. For the cover art of the album, which arrives on June 16, Ledé is pictured on her knees surrounded by numerous cameras in different styles, from portable video cameras to full-on surveillance cameras. The Instagram post was shared with a brief message that read, “Sometimes you gotta face yourself.”

In addition to sharing the cover art and release date, Ledé also unveiled its tracklist through its Apple Music pre-save page. Grudges will arrive with 17 songs and a lone feature from Ella Mai who appears on the album’s second single, “Jealous.”

You can view the artwork for Grudges above and scroll down to see the album’s full tracklist.

1. “Bitter B*tch”
2. “Irresponsible
3. “Promise Me”
4. “Gone”
5. “Gemini Slander”
6. “LMK”
7. “Jealous” Feat. Ella Mai
8. “Focus”
9. “Damage”
10. “Too Far”
11. “Deeper”
12. “Grudges”
13. “Deserve”
14. “Same Type”
15. “Where You Go”
16. “Closure”
17. “Magic”

Grudges is out 6/16 via The Heavy Group/Republic Records. Find out more information here.

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

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Patricia Clarkson Is ‘Looking Forward’ To A Potential ‘Easy A’ Sequel, Which May Or May Not Be Happening

Sometimes, the only way to fuel rumors is to go ahead and start them yourself. Many fans take this approach when it comes to campaigning for their favorite actors to star in big-name franchises, often to their dismay, but sometimes it does work out! Until it doesn’t.

But when it comes to sequels, actors may need to take matters into their own hands. For instance, Jamie Lee Curtis has been talking about doing a Freaky Friday sequel for ages, and now that that’s gaining traction, it seems like this formula is being put to good use. Patricia Clarkson, who starred in the Golden Globe-nominated (and Academy Award-snubbed) comedy Easy A, is looking to hop on the trend and manifest a sequel. Maybe Easy B.

Clarkson joked to A.V. Club that she would be “starting the rumors” of a potential sequel by confirming, “There’s a potential sequel in the works.” She’s not totally wrong, as the original screenwriter Bert Royal did mention the idea of a sequel back in 2019. But now that sequels are all the rage again, maybe it’s time to revisit the movie that gave Natasha Bedingfield so much free publicity.

“I would look forward to that,” Clarkson said of a potential sequel or reboot. “I had a glorious time. And Stanley [Tucci] is still one of the funniest men on the planet. I’d work with him any day, anywhere, any time.” Tucci and Clarkson starred alongside Emma Stone in the teen comedy that was a modern retelling of The Scarlet Letter.

The actress also said that Tucci was the reason she starred in the film to begin with. “Stanley and I are dear friends, and he convinced me to do this,” she explains. “And then we meet Emma Stone, a future star—but we knew she was a star right then and there. Just a divine, delicious gal.”

So what would an Easy A sequel be about? Maybe they could take another Nathaniel Hawthorne book, like The House of Seven Gables and somehow weave 17th-century witchcraft into a TikTok trend for the ages. Just think about it.

(Via The AV Club)

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Darvin Ham Is The First Coach To Come Up With An Effective Plan To Stop Nikola Jokic

The Western Conference Finals will get started on Tuesday night in Denver, as the top-seeded Nuggets play host to the 7-seeded Lakers for the right to play for an NBA championship.

On Monday, the two teams met with the media for the first time since the matchup was finalized with the Lakers beating the Warriors in six games, and naturally there was lots of talk about how each team would try and approach the opposing stars. For L.A., they will have to figure out what to do with Nikola Jokic, who has been dominant this postseason, averaging 30.7 points, 12.8 rebounds, and 9.7 assists per game through the first two rounds.

Part of what makes Jokic such a tough cover is he doesn’t have real weaknesses on the offensive end, as he is not only capable as a prolific scorer, but he’s also one of the best passers in the league, picking apart double teams by feeding open teammates. To this point, no one has come up with a functional game plan to slow down the two-time MVP, but Darvin Ham has been thinking outside the box and has finally cracked the code.

Unfortunately, this is a plan that would be illegal, but at least he’s considering all the options available to him (and maybe watched Celtic Pride on the plane ride to Denver).

The reality of facing Jokic and the Nuggets is that there are no scheme things you can do to take him away, you just have to execute as best you can on everyone else, make life as difficult as possible for the big man, and hope to end up on the right side of shooting variance from their role guys. However, what the Lakers can do is try to and make the big man work as much as possible on defense in hopes that, maybe, you can wear him down some.

Jokic, despite his appearance, doesn’t wear down easily, but if he’s tasked with dealing with Anthony Davis and the Lakers are willing to operate through AD consistently, they can at least test that endurance on both ends (and potentially put him in foul trouble). That still might not work, but Davis presents the biggest offensive threat inside the Nuggets have faced to this point and will represent Jokic’s strongest test yet.

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Ask A Whiskey Writer: ‘What’s The Best Way To Drink Bourbon?’

When it comes to how to drink bourbon, there are too many opinions out there. Gatekeeping and the … let’s just call it pomposity of some whiskey drinkers, dominate a lot of conversations. You’ll hear people say things like, “Never add water or ice! You’ll ruin it!”* or “You can’t mix that into a cocktail! Are you crazy?” and “That is a sipping whiskey ONLY!” with bottles of bourbon whiskey seemingly arbitrarily (that’s because it is exactly that).

As a person who is deep in the industry, I’m giving you permission to tell anyone who tells you how to enjoy the whiskey you paid hard-earned cash for to indeed shut the f*ck up — in the politest way possible.


*The absolute best way to know if a whiskey “expert” is full of shit and has no idea what they’re talking about is if said “expert” says that you can never and should never add water to whiskey (or alter it in any way). This is how you know that they’re a fraud pretty much instantly. Adding water to even the most outrageously expensive whiskey is necessary to allow the profile to “bloom” in the glass — adding a few drops of (good) water releases more smells, deeper texture, and a wider array of flavor notes. It is a crucial step in the tasting/drinking experience. Moreover, every single master distiller and master blender proofs whiskey to 20% ABV or 40 proof (whiskey is bottled at 40% ABV and above/80 proof and up) in the tasting lab when sampling barrels for production because that is the ideal proof for optimal flavor profile absorption and appreciation.


First and foremost, enjoy your whiskey how you like it. But that only really works if you already have a preference. Everyone is on a journey, that journey starts at nil, and we all have to learn how to drink bourbon the way that we like to. None of this is inherent. It takes time and I’m here to mentor you along the way.

Here are the main ways to drink bourbon with a price range to keep in mind to help along that path.

  • Shots — this is generally reserved for “rail bourbons” that cost $3-$5 per shot, and often come with a beer back so you can chase away the harshness. At retail, these bottles are under $20 but you can take a shot of absolutely anything you want from any level of bourbon. Though I will warn you, taking a shot of a high-proof bourbon (55% ABV and above) might burn your palate and throat something fierce. It’s never nice.
  • Highballs — these are generally made with the same rail bourbons. You’re mixing fizzy water of sugary soda, juices, etc. with bourbon to mostly hide the piss-poor taste. Think bourbon and Coke, Jack and Ginger, whisky highballs, and so forth. At retail, these bottles range from $10 to $30. But if we’re talking solely whiskey and soda water highballs, stick to the higher end of the price spectrum as the whiskey does shine through in those cases.
  • Cocktails — this is where things get interesting. Cocktail bourbon is the building block to greater whiskey-drinking heights. Use good bourbon. Always. At retail, expect to pay anywhere from $30-$500 for a great bourbon to make a cocktail with. There are great single barrels that make great cocktails for $20 and there are great ones at $300. And trust me, a Manhattan with Michter’s Single Barrel 10-Year-Old Rye is going to be phenomenal. And an old fashioned with a $50 bottle of Eagle Rare 10-Year Bourbon is going to slap too. It’s a wide-open field, folks. Don’t listen to people who say you’ll ruin good bourbon by making it a cocktail.
  • On The Rocks — this is the bourbon you pour over some ice to slowly sip. The water from the ice will open up more flavor notes while the cooling aspects will mute others. Overall, it’ll make any whiskey easier to sip. Generally at retail, you can pay anywhere from $30 to infinity dollars for a good on the rocks bourbon. Focus on single barrels, barrel picks, and higher proof (the ice calms hotter whiskeys down nicely and makes them way more approachable). Note: The big cubes melt slowly and evolve the drink gradually, whereas a handful of half-melted ice from the well is going to add a lot of water and fast. If you’re paying a lot, you should ask for the big cube.
  • Neat — this is a bourbon poured into a glass and sipped slowly. Always add a drop or two of water to help open up the nose and flavor profile — though it’s fun and adds intrigue to do it after your first sip. Overall, this is about sipping whiskey at room temperature in its most basic form — straight from the bottle with a drop of water. At retail, this also ranges from $20 to infinity dollars for a good to great neat bourbon pour.

Finally: Find the bourbon and vibe that suits you because at the end of the day, that’s the best way to drink bourbon. Cheers!

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Summer Walker Recruits J. Cole, Childish Gambino, Solange, And Steve Lacy For Her ‘Clear: Soft Life’ Tracklist

After Summer Walker announced the release date for her new EP Clear 2: Soft Life at Dreamville Festival last month, she’s followed up today, revealing its tracklist. In a video clip Summer shared on social media, the singer shares a conversation with raunchy rappers Sexyy Red and Sukihana, complete with a ’90s sitcom-style laugh track. At the end of the clip, the tracklist appears, containing nods to guest stars J. Cole — who Summer beat at pop-a-shot basketball — and Childish Gambino. In addition, the final track is produced by Solange and Steve Lacy, which has fans on Twitter sharing their excitement.

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Upon finding out that Solange is involved, Summer fans were flourishing. Solange hasn’t put out new music since 2019’s When I Get Home, so it’s understandable. And while she did compose a score for the New York City Ballet, that’s not quite the same as getting new music for public consumption.

In January, Summer celebrated reaching her goal of having “hella kids before 30.” Despite having three kids now with the birth of her twins, the Atlanta singer has still found the time to appear on tracks from Kali Uchis and Daniel Caesar and perform at Dreamville Festival.

Clear 2: Soft Life is out 5/21.

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‘Succession’ Star Sarah Snook Reminds Everyone That Shiv’s Election Night Actions Don’t Make Her The Good Guy

WARNING: Spoilers for Succession Season 4 Episode 8 below.

After putting Succession viewers through a stressful evening of television that brought back way too memories of 2020 election, Sarah Snook opened up about Shiv’s actions during the fraught episode that saw the Roy family’s ATN news empire call a presidential election for Justin Kirk’s ultra-right candidate Jeryd Mencken.

While the episode initially started with Mencken looking at a loss, the situation drastically turned when a polling center was firebombed in Wisconsin, which provided an opening for some election night chaos that Kieran Culkin’s Roman Roy was all too eager to capitalize on. Not only does he have a close relationship with Mencken, which could pay dividends if it makes it to the White House, but Roman is also waving around the fact that Mencken will stop Alexander Skarsård’s Lukas Matsson from gobbling up the family empire in a multi-billion dollar purchase.

However, Shiv is reluctant to aid Mencken’s rise to power, and on the surface, it looks like her justifications come from an ethical and moral place. It is wrong (and a legal nightmare) to tilt a presidential election because of a situation that Mencken’s own supporters may have caused. It’s bad news all around. But as Snook highlights during the official Succession podcast, Shiv’s actions aren’t entirely for the good of the nation.

Via The Hollywood Reporter:

In her after-the-episode interview, Snook said not so fast to any viewers praising Shiv for standing up for the good of the country. “That’s convenient that it’s an altruistic side for her. Let’s remember, she’s not an altruist. But she does believe in Democracy and, like, dictators not being president,” she said, with a laugh.

Of course, Shiv’s true motivations are revealed with devastating results later in the episode. Unbeknownst to her brothers, she’s been secretly working with Matsson to keep the sale going and land herself a powerful position in the resulting media conglomerate. If Mencken wins, the deal goes away. It’s learning that his sister isn’t as benevolent as he believed that hurts Jeremy Strong’s Kendall the most, according to series creator Jesse Armstrong.

“Why do you do the good thing, because you want to be seen to be good? Because it serves your interests better? And that’s what particularly pisses Kendall off,” Armstrong said. “When he starts to feel that her professed liberalism is merely preening, that’s what blows his gasket.”

(Via The Hollywood Reporter)

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Kaytranada And Aminé’s New Album ‘Kaytraminé’: Here’s Everything We Know So Far

This Friday, May 19, Kaytranada and Aminé will release their joint album, Kaytraminé, after sharing a pair of singles, “4Eva” featuring Pharrell Williams, and “Rebuke.” The album follows Kaytranada’s Simple with IDK and Aminé’s TwoPointFive. While Aminé hasn’t been super visible lately — although he has been playing festivals in the two years since his last project — Kaytranada has been busy producing for artists like Anderson .Paak, HER, Joyce Wrice, and more. Here’s everything we know about their upcoming collaboration, Kaytraminé.

Release Date

Kaytraminé is out 5/19 via Venice Music.

Tracklist

1. “Who He Iz”
2. “letstalkaboutit” Feat. Freddie Gibbs
3. “4EVA” Feat. Pharrell Williams
4. “Westside”
5. “Master P” Feat. Big Sean
6. “Rebuke”
7. “Sossaup” Feat. Amaarae
8. “STFU3”
9. “Ugh Ugh”
10. “Eye” Feat. Snoop Dogg
11. “K&A”

Features

Kaytraminé features guest appearances from Amaarae, Big Sean, Freddie Gibbs, and Snoop Dogg.

Artwork

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Amine/Kaytranda

Singles

So far, two singles have been released: “4Eva” featuring Pharrell Williams and “Rebuke.”

Tour

Although Kaytranada and Aminé have yet to announce a tour, fans did get a preview of a potential live show thanks to Kaytranada’s Coachella weekend one set, when Aminé joined him on stage to perform “4Eva.” There’s also plenty of potential for solo sets from each encompassing tracks from past efforts like Bubba and Limbo.