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One of the sweetest parts of any wedding ceremony is the moment the couple sees one another for the first time. That first glimpse is often emotional for everyone, but in a society that doesn’t see men cry openly very often, it’s especially touching to see a groom tear up when he sees his beloved coming down the aisle.

But as one viral video shows, an emotional groom’s reaction can be made even sweeter by the reaction of his groomsmen. Ashley Brushe Photography shared the moment a groom named Pete saw his bride, Maddie, and how his best man and other groomsmen empathized with and supported him in a beautiful display of friendship.

We see Pete taking some deep breaths and looking nervous as he prepares to see Maddie, while his groomsmen keep checking on him and smiling. It’s clear that the best man is excited for his bestie and eager to see his reaction, but what makes the moment particularly moving is seeing the best man tear up himself.

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“One of the most adorable groom reactions I’ve EVER captured,” reads the text overlay on the video. “His groomsmen really supported him through it.”

Indeed they did. Watch:

@angelabrushephotography

When Pete saw Maddie 🥹 #fyp #groomreaction #emotionalmoments #weddingtiktok #firstlookwithgroom #weddingphotographer

Along with inquiries about the identity and relationship status of the best man came a wave of comments praising the mens’ friendship and vulnerability.

“Men need to realize how masculine it actually is to show emotion,” wrote one commenter, adding, “best part of every wedding is the guys’ reactions.”

“I love this! I love how happy they are for their friend and not trying to hide how emotional they are. Friends for life!” wrote another.

“The blonde guy, we need more people like this, what a lovely friend, he felt every bit of the groom’s emotions 🥰,” wrote another.

The best man himself even chimed in in the comments, explaining that he and the groom have been best friends since preschool. Oh, and both of their names just happened to be Peter.

Love comes in many forms, and as these old, dear friends demonstrate, platonic love can be one of the most meaningful and reliable loves we ever experience.

And for those who want to see the bride as well, here you go:

@angelabrushephotography

Didnt expect Part 1 to blow up 🥺❤️ When Pete saw Maddie… including maddie 📸 #fyp #groomreaction #emotionalmoments #weddingtiktok #photographer #sunshinecoastweddingphotographer

Here’s to a long and happy marriage and to genuine, lifelong friendships as well.

There was a massive jump in credit card fraud in America in 2021 due to the pandemic. According to CNET, fraud involving credit cards jumped 69% from 2020 to 2021, affecting 13 million Americans and costing $9 billion.

In a world where online transactions are part of everyday life, it’s hard to completely protect your information. But, by staying vigilant and monitoring your accounts you can report fraud before it gets out of hand.

A TikTok user by the name of Lauren (@absolutelylauren) from San Diego, California, got a notification that there was a $135 charge on her card at Olaplex’s online store that she hadn’t made. Olaplex sells products that repair excessively damaged hair. Before reporting the charge to her credit card company she asked her family members if they used her card by mistake.

“I don’t wanna shut my card down if it’s just my mom ordering some shampoo,” Lauren said in the video. “Definitely not my two younger brothers, they’ve got good hair but they don’t color it.”

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After realizing the charge was fraudulent, most people would have called their credit card company and had their card canceled. But Lauren was curious and wanted to know who stole her information and used it to buy hair care products. So she concocted a plan to get their information. She called Olaplex’s customer service line asking for the name and address of the purchaser to see if it was made by a family member.

“Hey, can you help me with something?” Lauren asked Tanya, the Olaplex customer service agent. “If I can give you the time and date, purchase amount and card number and whatever could you let me know who placed an order?”

Tanya had no problem helping Lauren with her request.

@absolutelylauren

olaplex customer service is top tier 😤 #creditcardscam

“At this point, I’m willingly giving Tanya enough info to steal my card as well — she could have very well taken advantage of me in that moment but she didn’t,” Lauren said. “She comes back — tell me why she gave me the little scammer their full government name and address.”

Tanya revealed that a guy named Jason in a modest suburb in Texas used her card to buy a gift for his wife. “They also did it on Black Friday so at least they got a deal I guess, it was the gift set,” Lauren continued.

Lauren then called her credit card company and shared the information she had on the fraudster. The card company is currently investigating the situation.

One commenter thought that Olaplex wasn’t supposed to share that information with Lauren. “For some reason, I don’t think olaplex was supposed to give that info,” Arae270 said.

“I definitely gave them the option, but I explained that it was an unauthorized purchase, and if the name did not match anyone that I knew that I would just tell them to cancel the order and refund me, I told the girl that they would probably save everyone, a headache!” Lauren replied.

People should use utmost caution before deciding to track down a credit card thief. But kudos to Lauren for being clever enough to track down the person who stole her card information to help the authorities with their investigation. She didn’t put herself in harm’s way and if someone follows up on the tip, maybe they can prevent the same thing from happening to someone else.

This article originally appeared on 1.11.23

Questlove is making his debut into the world of children’s books later this month, with The Rhythm Of Time dropping next Tuesday (April 18) via Penguin Random House. Co-written with S.A. Cosby, Questlove’s story centers around Philly residents Kasia and Rahim, “two slightly-nerdy Black teens, as they travel back through time, inadvertently rewriting the future.”

“Rich with pop-culture references but rooted in its portrait of its two unlikely heroes, The Rhythm Of Time is a fast-paced story of how the best of intentions can unravel into the most dire of circumstances–and how those problems can only be solved through the power of family and friendship,” the description adds.

He’s also been quite busy this year, launching a publishing imprint called AUWA Books last month, which will be dropping Sly Stone’s memoir in October. Questlove also announced just a few weeks ago that he’s directing a live adaptation of The Aristocats.

“I have been writing books for over a decade, so it seemed like a natural step to publish them, too,” Questlove shared in a statement via Okayplayer. “I’m very excited about AUWA Books, from the books we have lined up to the books we haven’t discovered yet. Let’s take it to the page.”

The Rhythm Of Time is out 4/18 via Penguin Random House. Find more information here.

Daniel Caesar’s new album Never Enough arrived just a few days ago. One of the first singles included “Valentina,” and to further amp up this LP release he shared a video for that track, plus a deluxe version of the record.

Never Enough (Bonus Version) features three new tracks: “Always” featuring Summer Walker, and “Valentina” featuring Rick Ross. It also has the previously released “Please Do Not Lean.”

The “Let Me Go” singer already kicked off his Almost Enough: The Intimate Sessions Tour. Tonight (April 11), he’ll be playing New York, and stops in Toronto and Paris are coming soon, along with other cities.

Caesar made headlines recently for apologizing for his controversial 2019 comments about the Black community “being sensitive” regarding a white influencer’s use of a slur. “I was wrong, and I’m sorry about that,” he said in an interview. “For a long time, I was like, ‘You can’t do anything, you can’t say anything without whatever. You can do and say whatever you want, but it’s like for every action, there’s an equal and opposite reaction. And that’s physics. That’s science. That’s one of those things that the knowledge of that can literally put my mind at ease where I’m like, oh, I did deserve. What happened, happened because I deserved it, because I knocked the domino over and set a course in motion.”

Watch the video for “Valentina” above. Listen to the new songs below.

Rappers love the NBA 2K game series, but it’s gotta be weird to stumble across someone playing as you in the game. That’s apparently what happened to Polo G over the weekend. He shared a video on his Instagram Story when he discovered a lookalike avatar in the game (likely alerted by fans), tagging Ronnie Singh (aka Ronnie 2K), 2K Games’ Digital Marketing Director, who often acts as the liaison between players and the game’s developers. The Chicago rapper is very much a basketball aficionado, with involvement in the AAU.

“I’m so mad ’cause that ain’t me on the game,” Polo joked. “Folks just blasted me in that sh*t.” One thing he was proud of, though: the fan-made character bearing his likeness has a 99 overall player rating, which makes him the highest-rated rapper in the game. J. Cole and Jack Harlow, both huge hoop heads in real life with basketball-related endeavors increasing their connection to the game, have ratings of 89. Lil Durk, who was praised by real NBA players for his textbook jump shot (and dissed his high-profile peers’ hoop skills), is also in the game with an 89 rating.

When Durk was announced as a character, Ronnie 2K asked fans who else they’d like to see make the jump, but no new rappers have been announced as players since then.

Ted Cruz, undisputed King of the Self-Own, has been getting absolutely shredded on Twitter after his recent comments on armed guards blew up in his face. Following the Nashville school shooting, Cruz tweeted an image, in which he proclaimed the solution to America’s gun problem is more guns, specifically in the hands of guards at schools.

“When you go to the bank and you deposit money in the bank, there are armed police officers at the bank. Why? Because we want to protect the money we save. Why on earth do we protect a stupid deposit more than our children?” Cruz’s statement read. “We have an opportunity right now to double the police officers on campus and keep kids safe.”

Cruz tweeted that statement on March 31. Because this is America, it didn’t take a long for another mass shooting to occur, and contrary to Cruz’s tweet, it happened at a bank. On Monday April 10, a bank employee in Louisville killed five people and injured others. The presence of armed guards did nothing, and the shooter wasn’t stopped until police arrived.

It didn’t take long for Cruz’s tweet to resurface as the Texas senator proceeded to get roasted for attempting to deflect from the real problem: guns.

“In March, @tedcruz put out the statement below. Yesterday, at a bank an armed police officer ended up with a bullet in his head fighting for his life,” Parkland parent Fred Guttenberg wrote. “Ted, because of your ongoing bullsh*t & refusal to deal with guns, this is the reality for all, including law enforcement.”

Needless to say, Cruz’s tweet aged very poorly, and people flooded his replies to make sure he was aware of it. You can see some of the reactions below:

(Via Senator Ted Cruz on Twitter)

This has been a major month for K-Pop, and this roundup is no exception, as a few of your favorite bands returned with new singles, and other members have been working on their solo endeavors. Plus, Uproxx recently published a cover story with aespa that is worth checking out as well. As some of the artists on this week’s list also have tours and shows coming up, this is a perfect opportunity to learn the words to their latest tracks if you decide to go.

Continue scrolling for Uproxx’s Best New Pop roundup.

Labrinth, Billie Eilish – “Never Felt So Alone”

Fans of Euphoria had been waiting for Labrinth to drop “Never Felt So Alone” since they heard the song in the HBO series. As it turns out, it was immensely worth the wait, as he even brought along Billie Eilish to feature on the track. The result is a moody, electronic take that features one of Eilish’s strongest vocal performances yet — proving that she’s also stronger with different production.

Jonas Brothers – “Waffle House”

Ahead of their new album, The Album, Jonas Brothers dropped “Waffle House,” titled after the cozy (and sometimes chaotic) chain restaurant. Who can blame them? It’s a great place! The trio uses the location as a launching point to dive deeper into their familial dynamic, detailing how they’re stronger despite the fights and ups and downs.

Kali Uchis – “In The Lobby”

In honor of the fifth anniversary of her album, Isolation, Kali Uchis unearthed a previously-unheard track from the era’s sessions, “In The Lobby.” The song finds Uchis detailing how she caught a cheating lover and is wishing nothing but karma on them over a dreamy instrumental that contrasts the lyrics.

NewJeans – “Zero”

While “Zero” is NewJeans‘ single for their Coca Cola partnership as global ambassadors, it still works well as a standalone — with sweet references to both love and the drink. “‘Cause you know you’re sparkling like a shooting star / I can see us going far / How refreshing would that be? / We will pop up all around the world,” the girls sing.

Agust D – “People Pt. 2” (feat. IU)

BTS’ Suga is dropping a new album later this month as part of his Agust D solo project. His latest single preview, “People Pt. 2,” was written based off his emotions during the pandemic. The track is filled with very wise and meditative lyrics that speak to Suga as an artist.

Mark – “Golden Hour”

NCT’s Mark dropped his second single, titled “Golden Hour.” Showing off his rap abilities, he also sprinkles in some jokes about a past failed cooking attempt that’s well-known in the fandom. “Make it right / I’m calling Gordon Ramsay,” he adds.

KC Rae – “Blockbuster”

“This song is about a very specific memory with my cousin,” KC Rae shared of the nostalgic “Blockbuster,” as the Now, Now singer makes her solo debut. “I was terrified of breaking rules as a kid, so this experience of swiping her stepdad’s car, without a license, to go rent a movie has sunk itself into the core memory archives. It also captures the entire relationship with my cousin and crashing through childhood and adolescence together.

Olivia O’ Brien – “Born With A Broken Heart”

“Born With A Broken Heart” finds Olivia O’Brien seriously grappling, showcasing her vocal power over a gentle instrumental. “Maybe I was built to fall apart,” she concludes before circling back to the song’s title. Despite this, she starts to find some optimism in the second verse — as the track transforms into an anthem.

Poppy – “Church Outfit”

Poppy‘s never been one to turn away from being experimental, and “Church Outfit” is no exception. The dark, industrial pop song finds her musing about “the dress she wants to be buried in,” creating a wild ride in just under two minutes.

Loren Gray – “Never Be Perfect”

Loren Gray’s “Never Be Perfect” is her giving a “final warning,” as she takes the blame for a destructive, toxic relationship. It serves as the third single from Gray’s forthcoming debut album, Guilty, which drops later this month.

Millie Bobby Brown has been in the spotlight since she was eleven, both literally and figurately, but she wants to remind all of her fans that she is now an adult by embarking on the most adult thing you can do: legally bind yourself to another human! Of course, Brown has been in the industry for so long that it’s easy to forget that she is still only nineteen years old.

June 2021: Brown has been dating New Jersey icon Jon Bon Jovi’s 22-year-old son, Jake Bongiovi, since June 2021 when the pair posted a selfie on social media, sparking rumors that they were dating. That’s how the kids do it nowadays!

The duo has not been shy about sharing their teen romance all on social media for the last year and a half, celebrating important milestones like Brown’s 18th birthday, her Enola Holmes 2 premiere, and, most importantly, playing Dance Dance Revolution. They are teens, after all.

January 2023: The Stranger Things actress posted a series of photos on Instagram on New Year’s Day celebrating the year to come, which seemed to imply that the two had discussed marriage. “Endlessly in love with the year I’ve had! grateful for my friends, family, donkey (bernard), my doggies, my puppies teeth, and my partner for life. here’s to another year with you and the wonderful people and animals around us.” We can assume the “partner for life” is Bongiovi, but she didn’t specify, so it could very well be her dog.

April 2023: The couple seemingly announced their engagement when Brown shared a series of photos with Taylor Swift lyrics as the caption, which is how you know it’s real! Though using a song about Joe Alwyn was a bit of a low blow. Either way, congrats to the happy youngsters and the drama that their inevitable nepo baby will have to deal with.

(Via Us Weekly)

Pete Davidson may not enjoy enduring too much talk about his dating life, but Emily Ratajowski (who briefly and awkwardly dated Pete) is more open about discussing it. She doesn’t name names, mind you, but she is very frank about being so happy to be divorced following her breakup with Sebastian Bear-McClard. She’s also been pretty open about not wanting to get tied down anytime soon and has made good on that sentiment by getting publicly naked with Eric Andre and also publicly kissing Harry Styles.

Emily’s also been busy hosting her own podcast, High Low With EmRata, and she surfaced on a recent episode of Forbidden Fruits With Julia Fox and Niki Takesh, where she discussed how much of an “outlet” she finds sex to be. Let’s just say that she is in no way shy about these things. Via ET Online

“Sex is real for me,” she said. “Sex is very relaxing to me, it’s like an outlet, it’s an expression, and I like to have it in my life.”

She added, “You learn so much about people by having sex with them, it’s crazy. I’ve learned that from dating.”

Emily also gushed about digging the experience of being at a party where “it was just, like, every famous person in the world and I was, like, not wearing my ring,” and it sure sounds like single life suits her. In a wide-ranging recent profile for the LA Times, the model and author additionally declared, “I’m really just not thinking about guys,” and then two weeks later (after the Harry Styles kiss made headlines), she followed up with, “You know, sometimes things just happen.” And good for her.

(Via ET Online & LA Times)

The Ohana Festival is returning to Dana Point, California this fall. Founded by Pearl Jam leader Eddie Vedder, Ohana Fest aims to on diversity and gender balance with performances over the course of three days.

35 different bands and artists will perform across three stages over the course of the weekend. On Friday, September 29, the festival will kick off with performances by The Killers, Haim, Japanese Breakfast, Father John Misty, and Amos Lee.

Vedder himself will take the stage on Saturday (September 30), along with The Chicks, The War On Drugs, Charley Crockett, Lucius, and Shame.

Closing out festivities on Sunday (October 1), will be Foo Fighters, Pretenders, Backseat Lovers, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, and Suki Waterhouse.

In addition to musical performances, attendees can watch and participate in thought-provoking panel discussions in The Cove, which will feature conversations with leading conservationists, environmentalists, researchers, and professional surfers on the Storyteller’s Stage. The Cove also holds an art gallery curated by Charles R. Adler, where beholders can see unique pieces of artwork centered around music, surf, skate, and activism.

General on-sale for the festival begins Thursday, April 12, at 2 p.m. PT. Tickets will be available for purchase here.

You can see the full lineup below.

Some of the artists mentioned here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.