One of the closest comparisons for Brooks is another former LeBron antagonizer, Lance Stephenson, who was a member of the Indiana Pacers teams that regularly ran up against James’ Heat in the playoffs. Paul George was one of the stars of that team, and on the latest episode of Podcast P, he compared Brooks’ antics to Lance’s infamous ear blow. George noted that, for one, a role player beefing with a star is already a losing battle, simply because James is going to have so many more opportunities to make big plays than you are. George also recalled how frustrating it can be for your star teammates, recalling that when Stephenson blew in James’ ear, it was actually PG’s job to be LeBron’s primary defender in that series.
Wanting smoke with LeBron usually doesn’t end well @Yg_Trece on how Dillon Brooks’ antics compared to Lance Stephenson’s pic.twitter.com/BykONALvJ4
— Podcast P with Paul George (@PodcastPShow) May 3, 2023
This is among the best parts of active players having podcasts and these platforms where they’re talking about things going on around the league, because this is real insight into how players feel about these things. I will push back a bit on the part about Brooks not having enough shots to go toe-to-toe with LeBron, because one of the chief problems Memphis had with Brooks is that he was taking too many shots, trying to be that guy. Still, the point stands that role players beefing with stars rarely ends well and can only create more headaches for everyone else in the locker room.
Getting a medical procedure done can be scary, or at the very least nerve-wracking, no matter how many times you’ve had it done. It’s something that’s outside of your normal routine and you’re essentially at the mercy of the medical facility and providers. Most of the time, the pre-procedure instructions make sense, and if something catches you by surprise, it’s usually easily explained.
Sadé Naima recently had an experience while attempting to get an EEG that wasn’t easily explained away. In fact, the entire situation didn’t make sense to the TikTok creator who experiences migraines. Naima uploaded a video to the social media platform explaining the sequence of events that happened after her doctor referred her to receive an MRI and EEG.
An MRI uses a magnetic field to generate images and an EEG uses electrodes that stick to your scalp to create images of your brain waves.
Since Naima was having consistent migraines, it seemed like a medical necessity to have these tests done to make sure nothing more serious was going on. So imagine the patient’s surprise when the pre-procedure paperwork for the EEG mentioned that her hair had to be loose, which at first glance may seem harmless and inclusive of everyone. But, kinky textured hair does not have the same effect as straight hair when it’s “loose.”
“I received a document saying to prepare for the EEG—I can’t have weave, braids, no hair oil, no conditioner, like nothing in your hair,” Naima explains. “And how as a Black woman that is so exclusionary for coarse and thick hair. To literally have no product in your hair and show up with it loose, you’re not even reaching my scalp with that.”
update: someone else from the medical center called me & suggested i show my hair to/talk with the technician so tbd i guess … It’s 2023, this makes no sense that the technology isn’t inclusive or that the practioners aren’t educated / prepared for diverse experiences. Not too much on the appearance 😂 #migraine #eeg #eegblackhair #blackhair #nyc #neurology #racialbiasinmedicine #racialbias #fyp #foryoupage
When kinky textured hair is “loose” without product, this generally means the hair is in an afro, which makes the scalp extremely difficult to get to without the use of a tool to part it and hold it out of the way. Naima called the facility for clarification and explained that her hair is currently in twists with her scalp exposed. She assured the woman on the other end that she would make sure her hair was clean and free of product, but that it would be easier for everyone involved if her hair remained in twists.
Naima went as far as to send an email with multiple pictures of her hair showing that her scalp was indeed easily accessible with her protective style in place. But the unnamed woman told her that it wasn’t possible for the EEG to be completed if Naima’s hair was in twists. This prompted the question, “What about people with locs?” to which the person told her they also wouldn’t be able to get the procedure.
I sent out an email to the center & their HR and will see where that takes me to start! Thank you everyone! 🧡 i love that this has been able to help & inspire people. #racialbias #medicalracialbias #minitwists #migraine #eegblackhair #eegnaturalhair #neurology #locs #eeg #fyp
The frustrated patient searched the internet looking for the best way to have an EEG with kinky textured hair when she came across information written by a Black doctor who was also trying to find an answer. Currently, there doesn’t seem to be much information on how to appropriately give an EEG if the patient has textured hair, though many protective styles provide the direct access to the scalp needed for the procedure.
So, while policies like these aren’t meant to be discriminatory, it’s clear that they may cause some unintended problems. In the end, Naima’s EEG was rescheduled, but after speaking to the technician that completes the procedure, she was assured her hair would not be an issue. Hopefully, the results of her EEG are favorable and she has a much more pleasant experience when preparing for the procedure.
Talk about a big week for Brian Cox cameos. After giving Succession fans a “jumpscare” with a surprise Logan Roy appearance in the sixth episode of Season 4, the prolific actor’s voice randomly appeared in the new Harry Styles video for “Satellite.”
In the video, which acts as a tribute to the hard-working crew behind Styles’ latest tour, a little robot by the name of Stompers can be seen backstage where he’s mesmerized by Mars footage featuring the distinctive voice of a certain HBO star.
Backstage before one of the 15 residency shows Styles played at the Forum in Los Angeles, Stomper blinks away non-existent robot tears watching a Brian Cox-narrated broadcast of the Curiosity rover roaming around Mars all alone for over a decade. But before it can get too emotional, it’s showtime. Stomper watches as the Love on Tour band huddles together, then joins them on stage during a chilling sing-along where Styles’ own vocals blend with thousands in the audience.
Given Styles’ massive fanbase, it didn’t take long for Cox’s cameo to go viral on Twitter where people had no idea how to react to the unusual pairing of Harry Styles’ music and the gruff CEO of Waystar Royco who, sadly, did not tell anyone to “F*ck off” during the video.
I just know that Kendall Roy and Cousin Greg are responsible for the brief Brian Cox voice appearance in Harry Styles’ new music video. https://t.co/YPY8px9Cl9
One of the most random cameos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is Miley Cyrus in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. “Wait,” you might be thinking, “I’ve seen LOL a dozen times. I would remember seeing Miley Cyrus in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.” Well that’s because you don’t see her. You only hear her as robot Mainframe in an end-credits scene (the one with Sylvester Stallone and Michelle Yeoh that you — and Marvel — probably forgot about).
There’s a “Party in the U.S.A.” but there won’t be one aboard the Guardians’ ship, at least for Cyrus in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Digital Spy reports that Mainframe is now voiced by Hannah Montana, er, Tara Strong. You might know her from every animated show ever, including The Fairly OddParents, Teen Titans Go!, and The Powerpuff Girls. She also voiced Miss Minutes in Loki.
Mainframe’s return in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 is tied to her team coming back in the movie, as has been evidenced by the MCU film’s trailers. Alongside Stallone as Stakar Ogord, the team consists of Michael Rosenbaum as Martinex T’Naga, Ving Rhames as Charlie-27, Michelle Yeoh as Aleta Ogord, Cyrus/Strong as Mainframe, and Krugarr in a non-speaking role.
Marvel really needs to stop putting pop stars in end-credits scenes only to never use them again.
Sheeran’s grandmother — Anne “Nancy” Sheeran, who inspired Sheeran’s song “Nancy Mulligan” — recently died at 98 years old and the funeral was held in Ireland today, May 3. In his eulogy, Sheeran’s father John said, “I am very sad that our son Edward is unable to be here today. He’s so upset that he cannot be present — he has to be thousands of miles away in a court in America defending his integrity. I know he is comforted by the fact that he was able to spend some precious time alone with his grandma just a month ago.”
Sheeran was reportedly at least able to watch the ceremony via a livestream online.
Ed Sheeran is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Meanwhile, Lil Durk has been on a roll of his own; not only was he one of the performers at Dreamville Fest this year, but he’s also teamed up with Don Toliver and GloRilla musically while establishing a scholarship for HBCU students.
The two teaming up makes perfect sense, and they teased their collaboration in a new video on social media with which Durk promised to give more information if it generated enough engagement. “100k replies I’m dropping album cover and date call my bluff,” he wrote alongside a Cole-shot selfie video of the two hanging out in a crowd of exuberant teens who sang along to their new song.
Unfortunately, that means we don’t quite know when exactly the collaboration is coming out. The conditions Durk set for sharing the album release date might seem out of reach — the reply count stands at just over 4,000 as of this writing, with another 1,500+ quote tweets — but it’s likely he’s already got an announcement ready to go on schedule, just in case.
Yellowstone has been on hiatus since January when the show paused for a Season 5 mid-season break, and that’s the last concrete detail she wrote, darlin.’ Since then, there’s been plenty of gossip with the show not returning yet to shoot the back end of the season, and rumors of Kevin Costner’s possible exit have been swirling. Granted, one particularly unbelievable part of one report indicated that Costner had only wanted to spend one week shooting an entire half season, and his team shot down that tidbit.
Still, it didn’t help the situation that, out of the Yellowstone actors who did appear at the April 1 Paleyfest, no one seemed to know when filming would resume. Costner has been busy planning his next directorial effort, Horizon, so yep, the immediate future seems a little busy for him. Added to the mix would be reports of a dramatic rift between Costner and Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan, and that’s where things still stand today, a month after neither surfaced (as advertised) at Paleyfest.
Entertainment Tonight now reports — and this is not concrete yet, since no reps have confirmed on behalf of the actor or the show — that Costner will be heading into the Yellowstone sunset after Season 5 concludes:
Kevin Costner is not returning to Yellowstone after season 5, sources close to the production tell ET. The news comes after reports of alleged drama between the star of the Paramount Network series and co-creator Taylor Sheridan over the actor’s filming commitments to the remaining episodes of the current season.
Additional sources also tell ET that there is still no update on when the cast and crew are going to return to Montana, where the series is filmed on location, to finish shooting season 5’s remaining episodes. As a result, there’s been a lot of confusion and frustration.
This report follows up on multiple actresses, including Kelly Reilly and Lainey Wilson, fielding questions related to what the heck might be going on. Meanwhile, Sheridan is prepping his 515th Paramount+ TV series, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and the world will await definitive confirmation on this unending drama.
While Jack Harlow is garnering plenty of attention for his new album Jackman and his upcoming film debut in White Men Can’t Jump, the Louisville native has become almost as well-known for his philanthropic works over the past few years, nearly all of them focused within his hometown.
In a statement, Harlow said, “The launch of my foundation is represented by gifts to 4 organizations that I believe are doing the work of making Louisville a better place; helping under-resourced families remove obstacles to higher education, supporting a new start in a neighborhood that has been lacking investment, giving hands-on assistance to the poorest of the poor, and making safe housing affordable for families.”
“With all I have done and will do in my career, my home is where my heart is, my refuge, and the place that shaped me,” he added. “Giving back to Louisville represents the dream I have of making a difference. My vision is to make Louisville a better place. Know that this is just the start of my philanthropic legacy and I look forward to transforming our community and, as a result, the success and happiness of its citizens.”
Jack Harlow is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
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Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. We’re just under two full months away from the official start of summer but things are already heating up in the sneaker world, as this week brings us a full list of 10 dope drops. It’s been a minute since we’ve had a SNX this jam-packed and you shouldn’t expect any more light weeks until we approach the end of year. Prepare yourself, because the sneaker year is about to seriously pop off over the next couple of months.
Highlights from this week include two pairs of Jordan 2s in different shades of grey, Aimé Leon Dore’s latest New Balance collaboration, a luxurious take on the LeBron XX, and the biggest highlight of the week — an elephant print Jordan 1. Did your heart rate just increase? Ours too.
But that’s just scratching the surface of what we’ve got this week, to close everything out Pharrell’s Humanrace label is reimagining the Adidas Samba in a full leather build in five different colorways. Let’s dive into the week’s 10 best sneaker drops.
With Nike’s best silhouettes, the simplest design is always the best one. Case in point, this week’s Wolf Grey SB Dunk. This design has no bells or whistles, it’s just a simple wolf grey upper with contrasting orange details, a white swoosh, and a bright gum outsole. Seems a little like the Fresh Pair episode with El-P from Run the Jewels, right?
Nike nerds will recognize this color combination from the brand’s early ‘70s era shoe box, but you don’t have to be a hardcore Nike-head to appreciate this dope callback colorway.
The Nike SB Dunk Low Pro Wolf Grey is out now. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
Nike is slowly rolling out Cortez colorways this spring and this one is a classic. Featuring a white leather upper, this sneaker is accented by two different shades of green at the Swoosh, heel piece, and midsole, with vintage Nike tongue logos, exuding the retro vibe that makes the Cortez so beloved.
The Nike Women’s Cortez Gorge Green and Malachite is out now for a retail price of $85. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
We’ve been chronicling the Jordan 2 Renaissance since before it was officially a thing last year. The pairs that helped put the design back on the map were notable for just how far out of left field they were, combining radical colors and fabrics to totally reimagine the shoe. This week’s Cool Grey takes a page from that playbook but with a subtler approach.
The Cool Grey takes classic Jordan color tones and lays them across an elevated nubuck and suede upper with an Ice Blue heel piece, piping, and laces. It’s beautiful, functional, and exudes that air of luxury the design was always going for. We think Peter Moore would be proud.
The Nike Women’s Air Jordan 2 Cool Grey is set to drop on May 4th at 7:00 AM PST. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
The Nike LeBron is in its lifestyle era. We’re of course referring to Jordan Brand’s lifestyle line which takes Jordan designs and adds a luxury lounge aesthetic to the sneakers that make them less fit for the court and more fit for… brunch. That’s what I think of when I see the LeBron XX Sesame.
While Jordan Brand’s lifestyle line is kind of weak, I have to say, the look works with the LeBron XX. The sneaker has a clean pebbled leather design with contrasting cross stitching, a textured double swoosh, an icy outsole, and gold accents. Its luxury footwear at its finest.
The LeBron XX Sesame is set to drop on May 4th at 7:00 AM PST. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.
This week New Balance is teaming up with the brand that helped put them back on the map, Aimé Leon Dore, with this take on the 1906R. The design combines New Balances ACTEVA LITE cushioning with N-ergy, and ABZROB sole units for a shock-absorbing flexible feel that brings together all of New Balances innovations in one single shoe.
To keep things lightweight, the upper is a mix of mesh and synthetic overlays with a TPU heel cage, and a green-on-white design that recalls some of ALD’s past New Balance collaborations.
The ALD New Balance 1906R is set to drop on May 4th at 7:00 AM PST. Pick up a pair via the New Balance webstore.
Aimé Leon Dore isn’t the only dope boutique brand New Balance is teaming up with this week, we’ve also got Bodega taking a stab at the 9060. Featuring cool blue tones, grey, and tan colors, this 9060 sports suede overlays over a mesh upper with a welded lateral N logo and an embroidered medial logo over an ABZROB midsole.
The co-branding lives on the insert, putting the design at the forefront rather than relying on flashy branding to draw eyes. We always appreciate that move and shows confidence on Bodega’s part.
The Bodega x New Balance 9060 is set to drop on May 5th at 7:00 AM PST. Pick up a pair via the New Balance webstore.
Adidas is at its best when it’s mining its vintage silhouettes and breathing new life into them. That’s what the Treziod 2 does, it celebrates the shape and aesthetics of ’80s-era silhouettes from Adidas’ archive and adds modern touches for a more contemporary fit.
Those modernizations include a mixed textile and leather upper with EVA tooling and is rounded out by a classic woven tongue label. The colorway combines aluminum, collegiate burgundy, and court green.
The Adidas Treziod 2 is set to drop on May 5th at 7:00 AM PST. Pick up a pair via the Adidas CONFIRMED app.
Sometimes Nike gets lazy, I imagine the pitch meeting for this design went something like this: “we need a hit, how about we combine our most popular sneaker, the Jordan 1, with one of the most iconic colorways, the elephant print?” Done. It took no effort to dream this one up and while it is clearly lazy, it’s kind of hard to hate it because it’s a f*cking Jordan 1 with elephant print!
Who doesn’t want that? Look at it! The sneaker features a white leather upper with elephant print paneling and a contrasting black swoosh. It’s a perfect sneaker.
The Nike Air Jordan 1 High Elephant Print is set to drop on May 6th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $180. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.
If you felt burned about the Jordan 2 Cool Grey being a women’s size exclusive, chill out, because a White and Cement Grey version is also dropping this week. No, it’s not as dope as the Cool Grey, but it features the same build in brighter and lighter tones. It still looks dope, and once you own a pair you’ll forget all about the Cool Grey. Maybe.
The Nike Air Jordan 2 White and Cement Grey is set to drop on May 6th at 7:00 AM PST. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like Flight Club.
I’m generally 50-50 on Pharrell’s Humanrace line, but it’s impossible not to love his take on the classic Samba silhouette. The Humanrace version of the sneaker gets a premium leather upgrade with an all-leather build on the upper, tongue, longing, and laces, in five different vibrant triple-dipped colorways including red, yellow, orange, pink, and lavender.
Adidas calls it “classic Samba shoes for a new generation,” a perfectly apt description.
The Adidas Humanrace Samba is set to drop on May 6th at 7:00 AM PST. Pick up a pair via the Adidas CONFIRMED app.
Today, Kate Bush was among the inductees for the class of the 2023 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame announcement, alongside Missy Elliott, Rage Against The Machine, and many more.
Bush reacted to the news with Rolling Stone, expressing her excitement at making it in. It has been her fourth nomination since she’s been eligible but proved to be the lucky attempt among voters.
“I have to admit I’m completely shocked at the news of being inducted into the Hall of Fame! It’s something I just never thought would happen,” she said. “Thank you so much to everyone who voted for me. It means a great deal that you would think of me. It’s such a huge honor.”
“Now, as part of the initiation ceremony, I get to find out about the secret handshake… there is one, right?” Bush added.
She has also had a resurgence of popularity among new, returning, and younger listeners after her classic song, “Running Up That Hill,” appeared in a significant Stranger Things episode. That, coupled with TikTok, turned the 1985 track into Bush’s first time in the Top 5, as the song made it to No. 3 on Billboard‘s Hot 100 chart.
All of the 2023 inductees will receive their official dues at the Brooklyn ceremony on November 3 at Barclays Center.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
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@Yg_Trece on how Dillon Brooks’ antics compared to Lance Stephenson’s pic.twitter.com/BykONALvJ4
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