Basketball fans are going to see broadcasts get a little worse sooner rather than later. That’s because Hubie Brown, the legendary former coach who has turned into a stalwart on ESPN’s coverage of the league, will only call one more game before he retires at 91 years old.
“We are going to give Hubie one last shot on a game,” ESPN president Burke Magnus told Jimmy Traina of Sports Illustrated. “He deserves that. We think the world of him. I think it is absolutely remarkable the level in which he still calls games at age 90-plus. I don’t mean to be purposely mysterious here but we are going to honor Hubie during the regular season at some point to be determined and send him off in style.”
That he is still capable of working at 91 is remarkable, but Brown is still sharp as a tack and as good as it gets calling basketball games, and while no one has deserved retirement more, it’s always a tough day when someone as highly-regarded as him calls it a career. There is, still, no one better at seeing something, pointing it out, and explaining why it’s a big deal than Brown, and he has terrific chemistry with his broadcast partners.
We’re all going to miss Hubie, and to celebrate the end of his time in the booth, we wanted to celebrate him by having some fun and looking at everything he’s seen over his extraordinary life. You see, Hubie was born on Sept. 25, 1933, which means he has been around for, quite literally, every single game that the NBA has played — the league was founded in June of 1946, when he was 12 years old. That got us wondering: How old was he during some of the biggest moments in world, American, and NBA history over the last century or so? Let’s dive in.
Start of WWII: 5 years old (Sept. 1, 1939)
End of WWII: 11 years old (Sept. 2, 1945)
The first NBA game: 13 years old (Nov. 1, 1946)
Jackie Robinson breaks baseball’s color barrier: 13 years old (April 15, 1947)
The first NBA Draft: 16 years old (April 25, 1950)
Bill Russell plays in his first NBA game: 23 years old (Dec. 22, 1956)
Wilt Chamberlain plays in his first NBA game: 26 years old (Oct. 24, 1959)
John F. Kennedy Assassination: 30 years old (Nov. 22, 1963)
Super Bowl I: 34 years old (Jan. 15, 1967)
First moon landing: 36 years old (July 20, 1969)
End of the Vietnam War: 41 years old (April 30, 1975)
Hubie Brown’s first game as an NBA head coach with the Atlanta Hawks: 42 years old (Oct. 21, 1976)
The first time Larry Bird and Magic Johnson played in the NBA Finals: 51 years old (May 27, 1984)
First NBA Draft Lottery: 52 years old (May 12, 1985)
End of the Cold War: 56 years old (Dec. 3, 1989)
Michael Jordan retires for the first time: 60 years old (Oct. 26, 1993)
9/11: 67 years old (Sept. 11, 2001)
Michael Jordan plays in his final NBA game: 69 years old (April 16, 2003)
LeBron James plays in his first NBA game: 70 years old (Oct. 29, 2003)
Hubie Brown coaches his final game before resigning from the Memphis Grizzlies: 71 years old (Nov. 25, 2004)
Kobe Bryant plays in his final NBA game: 82 years old (April 13, 2016)
Butter might be one of the most important ingredients in your fridge. It’s used for breakfast breads, hot dinner rolls, and even baking. If you’re like me, you even have your favorite brand of butter.
You might toss the box away once your butter lands on a butter dish, so there’s an important question you should probably know the answer to: does butter expire?
The short answer is YES.
There is a date on the package, which may be identified as a “sell by” or “best by” date. You can typically eat the butter about a week past that date, but if it’s older than that, you should probably toss it.
If you’re not going to store the butter in the package to know the date it expires, make a little note on the fridge.
Storing butter properly is critical. Here are a few tips:
Store at or below 41 degrees F.
You can freeze butter for up to 12 months, too.
Store it in your fridge, but not on the door shelves.
Want to know how to tell if butter is spoiled? It will either be too soft or too hard compared to what it was when you were using it fresh. If the oils in the butter have gone rancid, you’ll smell it, too. If there’s discoloration, it’s likely mold. Any of these signs should tell you to toss the butter.
Here’s the good news. The shelf life of butter is pretty long, so you typically don’t have to worry about it going bad. Most people will use it before it ever starts to go bad.
Cigarettes can have a strong smell, and whether you’re the person smoking or you’re trying to get the smell out from a previous tenant, there are things that you can do.
It’s not going to be an easy task, and much of it comes down to how long the cigarette smoke has been allowed to linger. Before you do anything drastic, there are a few tricks that you can try.
Start with these tips: Open windows to air out the rooms.
Buy an air purifier and run it for a few days.
Create an air freshener out of essential oils and spritz it around the house.
Now, certain surfaces require extra attention.
Carpeting
Sprinkle baking soda onto carpets and rugs and let it sit for at least 10 minutes. Then, vacuum. The baking soda will help to neutralize the odors.
Smoking in the house can not only cause the walls to smell but also leave a yellowish hue on them. You can get rid of both with an all-purpose cleaner and a rag. Wipe down the walls. Then, use a 1:1 mix of white vinegar and water to wipe down the walls a second time.
Upholstered Furniture
When you have upholstered furniture, removing the smell of cigarette smoke can be extremely difficult. If you can remove certain components to wash them (like cushion covers), it’s highly recommended. You may also want to rent a commercial shampooer to help with the process – or hire a professional to do the cleaning for you.
Unfortunately, the smell of cigarettes can linger. Once you’ve done everything you can, it may be necessary to hire professionals to clean and even repaint walls.
Regardless of where you live and how clean you keep your home, some level of mold is going to be present. You will never get rid of all of it. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) does report that too much exposure can be harmful to your health.
Mold is unsightly and can make you sick, so it’s important to know how mold grows and how to keep mold away as much as possible.
Mold is a fungus and comes in a variety of colors that can be fuzzy or slimy in appearance. It can be black, white, or gray, and it will always have a musty smell.
Mold loves moisture, so whenever there is a lot of water, mold is likely nearby.
Mold will grow just about anywhere, including damp surfaces such as concrete, wood, and even glass. Mold will digest the material it grows on, which is why it’s important to catch it early.
Mold can lead to respiratory infections and even asthma.
Water-damaged areas should be dried within 48 hours to avoid mold growth.
Humidity should be kept low.
Never install carpet in damp/wet areas so you don’t have to worry about mold growth.
Insulation can help to prevent condensation.
If you find mold, clean it up with a mold/mildew disinfectant cleaner.
Address where the water is coming from, whether it’s a leaky pipe or insufficient ventilation.
If you find that mold grows no matter what you do, it might be necessary to call in a professional.
A teaser seen at this year’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival seemed to tease an official release of the long-lost Mac Miller album Balloonerism. Now, we know for sure: Today, an official release of Balloonerism was announced, set for January 17, 2025.
There’s also an accompanying film to be released, a trailer for which is above.
“Many of Malcolm’s fans are aware of Balloonerism, a full-length album that Malcolm created around the time of the release of Faces in 2014. It is a project that was of great importance to Malcolm — to the extent that he commissioned artwork for it and discussions concerning when it should be released were had regularly, though ultimately GO:OD AM and subsequent albums ended up taking precedence.
We believe the project showcases both the breadth of his musical talents and fearlessness as an artist. Given that unofficial versions of the album have circulated online for years and that releasing Balloonerism was something that Malcolm frequently expressed being important to him, we felt it most appropriate to present an official version of the project to the world. With that in mind, we’re happy to announce that Balloonerism will be released on January 17th, 2025.”
The official tracklist has not yet been revealed, but for an idea of what it is likely to look like, there’s a tracklist from a version of the project that surfaced in 2021 (via Genius). However, while that has 16 tracks, the new release has 14 tracks (per Apple Music).
Mac Miller’s Balloonerism Album Cover Artwork
Warner Records
Balloonerism is out 11/17/2025 via Warner Records. Find more information here.
Each week our staff of film and television experts surveys the entertainment landscape to select the ten best new/newish shows available for you to stream at home. We put a lot of thought into our selections, and our debates on what to include and what not to include can sometimes get a little heated and feelings may get hurt, but so be it, this is an important service for you, our readers. With that said, here are our selections for this week.
The acclaimed anime Dan Da Dan is about Momo, a high school girl from a family of spirit mediums, and her classmate / occult fanatic Okarun, who begin talking after she saves him from getting bullied. However, an argument ensues between them: Momo believes in ghosts but denies aliens, and Okarun believes in aliens but denies ghosts. It’s a real Mulder and Scully dynamic, if they were both Mulder (and there was a Turbo Granny). Dan Da Dan, which is getting a weekly release, comes from animation studio Science Saru, who also made last year’s shockingly good Scott Pilgrim Takes Off.
Bill Lawrence might be rebooting Scrubs, and working on more Ted Lasso, and he has big plans for Bad Monkey season 2, but for now, he — and fellow creators Jason Segel and Brett Goldstein — is focused on Shrinking. The mental health comedy returns for another season with Segel as grieving therapist Jimmy and Harrison Ford as his cranky co-worker Paul. But the show’s real MVP is Jessica Williams.
The animated series on Netflix from creators Christian Linke and Alex Yee is based on League of Legends, but trust me, even if you know zilch about the multiplayer online role-playing game, you can still enjoy Arcane. Season 1 premiered all the way back in 2021 (it’s somehow been an even longer wait than Stranger Things), but the strikingly stylish show is now back for its second season… which is also the final season. The voice cast includes Hailee Steinfeld and Ella Purnell, the queen of the video game show.
The Aubrey Plaza-starring My Old Ass is the kind of movie that will make you say: wow. During a mushroom trip on her 18th birthday, Ellliott (played by Maisy Stella) comes face to face with her 36-year-old self (Plaza). But when her “old ass” starts giving her advice based on 20 years of experience, Elliott begins to rethink her life during a transformative summer. It’s Gen Z’s defining coming-of-age comedy.
The final season of Cobra Kai was split into three five-episode chunks, beginning with Part I in July. Part II arrives this weekend, followed by Part III later this year. “The stakes are set at the end of the first five,” star William Zabka, who plays Johnny Lawrence, previously said about the final season. “I think if it was just a movie, it’s a great ending that would beg for a sequel, which fortunately is coming in a few months.” It’s here now.
You know who rocks? Rebecca Ferguson, that’s who. She rocks in Mission: Impossible. She rocks in Dune. And she rocks in Silo. The future-set Apple TV+ sci-fi series is about a community of people who live in an underground silo due to the toxic conditions of the outside world. Literally toxic, not “social media is bad for your mental health” toxic. Ferguson is joined by Tim Robbins, Common, Harriet Walter, and new addition Steve Zahn.
The true star of Emilia Pérez isn’t Zoe Saldaña or Selena Gomez. It’s Karla Sofía Gascón. In Jacques Audiard’s musical crime-drama, the actress, who is trans, plays a feared cartel boss who undergoes sex reassignment surgery with the hope of beginning a new life free from the past. Emilia Pérez has been getting Oscars buzz since it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in May, with special attention paid to Sofía Gascón’s performance. Could she make history?
Deadpool & Wolverine is the second highest-grossing movie of the year behind only Inside Out 2 with a box office gross of over $1.3 billion. Which is to say, you’ve probably already seen it. But if you want to rewatch the bus fight scene with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine fighting a mini-army of Deadpool variants, or turn the closed captioning on to figure out what the heck Channing Tatum’s Gambit is saying, now you can.
There’s a lot that could be said about Landman. That it’s the latest show from one-man empire Taylor Sheridan; that it’s based on the Boomtown podcast; that it stars Billy Bob Thornton, Ali Larter, Demi Moore, and Jon Hamm. Instead, I’ll let this scene do the talking.
Silicon Valley’s Jimmy O. Yang stars as Willis Wu, a background character who is trapped in a police procedural called Black & White. As he goes through the motions of his on-screen job, he witnesses an unlawful act and begins to unravel a criminal web in Chinatown, along with his own family’s history. Interior Chinatown is based on Charles Yu’s novel of the same name, and also stars Ronny Chieng, Chloe Bennet, Lisa Gilroy, Archie Kao, and Diana Lin.
There’s decades of expectations that come with playing the female lead in an Alien movie; Sigourney Weaver probably would have become a star no matter what, yet Ripley made her an icon. But Cailee Spaeney crushes it in Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus. She commands the screen when she’s shooting a big gun at a bunch of wet aliens, and her scenes with David Jonsson’s robot brother Andy are genuinely touching. Plus, she looks cool as hell.
Malcolm Washington (Denzel’s son) makes his directorial debut with The Piano Lesson. From Netflix: “Set in 1936 Pittsburgh during the aftermath of the Great Depression, The Piano Lesson follows the lives of the Charles family in the Doaker Charles household and an heirloom, the family piano, which documents the family history through carvings made by their enslaved ancestor.” It’s the latest August Wilson play to be adapted into a movie, following 2016’s Fences and 2020’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, and stars Samuel L. Jackson, John David Washington, Ray Fisher, Michael Potts, Erykah Badu, Skylar Aleece Smith, Danielle Deadwyler, and Corey Hawkins.
SNL. The Comeback. The Office. Parks and Recreation. Brooklyn Nine-Nine. The Good Place. Rutherford Falls. What do all these shows have in common? Michael Schur. Regis Philbin’s son-in-law (it’s true) has either written for and/or created all of them. He’s one of the most important names in comedy this century, and he has a new show on Netflix. A Man on the Inside follows retired widower Charles, played by Cheers and The Good Place legend Ted Danson, who goes undercover in a retirement community to solve a mystery.
Is Saoirse Ronan capable of giving a bad performance? (No.) The actress gives one of her best in Blitz, the new film from director Steve McQueen. The story follows a young boy, played by Elliott Heffernan, who is sent to the English countryside for his safety by his mom (Ronan) during World War II, and the journey they go on to reunite. Another Oscar nomination, her fifth, is possible.
Rising indie artist, Deyaz, knows the importance of home. The London-born, self-taught artist and producer busked the streets of Camden as a teenager, often couchsurfing and earning his keep playing popular hits by ear for a few quid a day. Back then, home was a safe space he couldn’t always count on, which might be why his viral cover of a popular folk song from Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros hit so hard with fans on social media. Beneath the soft crooning and acoustic guitar strings, there’s raw emotion and a sense of life lived in the singer’s voice, enough to connect with millions of people all over the world. Literally.
Deyaz’s cover of “Home” racked up nearly 10 million listens on Spotify and even more views on TikTok when he shared it just a few months ago. Since then, he’s been to LA and Austin, playing his original music at local venues and festival stages. But, his most nervewracking performance to date might have just happened in this Texas couple’s new backyard.
Partnering with Zillow and UPROXX, Deyaz surprised first-time homebuyers with an intimate rendition of his viral hit, serenading the couple and some of their closest friends who had gathered for one epic housewarming party. Joking that he was more anxious to perform for the small crowd than the huge numbers at his Austin City Limits set, Deyaz set the mood for the evening with a touching, almost nostalgic ode to home and the people that make it. It was a fitting end for the couple’s homebuying journey, soundtracked by a true creative who’s on the brink of defining the next stage in his own life and career.
It’s always concerning when you’re driving down the road and see the red and blue flashing lights in your rearview mirror. As you pull over, all you can think of is what you possibly did wrong.
As the police officer approaches your vehicle, they’re likely to do something – reach out and touch your taillights. Why is this done?
It’s not just a quirk of a random officer. There are actually a few reasons why it’s done.
Documentation
When a police officer touches the taillights, they have documented the interaction. While small, they have left behind their fingerprints on the vehicle as physical evidence of stopping.
In the event there’s ever a dispute about an officer actually pulling you over, that’s their evidence.
Traffic stops are unpredictable, so officers approaching the vehicle never know what to expect from the driver or the passengers. Touching the taillight is the evidence needed to help investigators piece together what happens if something goes wrong – such as the driver choosing to speed off before the officer can talk to them.
Deterrence
Drivers will see the officer touch the vehicle. This serves as a silent warning that the officer is already documenting everything that’s going on. The driver would be wise not to do anything dangerous, such as hiding or disposing of contraband.
Authority
For some, the touching of the taillight shows authority. The officer is in charge of the scene and has already started the interaction. Once the taillight is touched, many officers will have a full routine that includes looking into windows and signaling to the driver to roll down the window. By touching the taillight first, it reminds them that everything else must be done, too.
Ultimately, an officer may or may not touch your taillight during a stop. If they do, you know that it’s for documentation purposes and for the safety and routine of the officer.
The video for Jack Harlow’s new song, “Hello Miss Johnson,” is a neat one: Shot by Shadrinsky, the visual was filmed in a suburban cul-de-sac, entirely on security cameras and doorbell cams.
Over a samba-inspired instrumental, Harlow courts a special someone, and on the chorus, he delivers a message for his interest’s mother:
“Hello, Miss Johnson, you know why I’m callin’
You know I’ve been fallin’, fallin’ for your daughter
I think about her often, correct mе if I’m wrong, but
Was it you that gave the eyes to her I be lost in? Thought so
Tell her I said hello if you can, and also
That I can’t wait to see her again, and also
Tell her call me when she get a chance
‘Cause I got so much to say, and I appreciate you, ma’am”
Meanwhile, a press release teases, “Jack is working on a new project right now. More on this to follow…”
The new project will follow Harlow’s latest album, 2023’s Jackman. As for what else Harlow has going on, next week, he’ll be heading back to his home state of Kentucky for a pair of special performances with the Louisville Orchestra.
It remains the most fookin’ fitting TV tidbit of the year that Peaky Blinders will achieve “Six Seasons And A Movie” long before Community does. As a result, the continuing Birmingham gangster saga has been filming throughout England, including Birmingham itself, where Cillian Murphy was photographed on a horse and wearing “a dusty black coat” (and probably a Red Right Hand under those gloves) as Tommy Shelby OBE. The Netflix/BBC production has also been active in Bradford’s Little Germany area for the WWII-set chapter directed by Tom Harper and written by series creator Steven Knight.
Mystery roles will be portrayed by Rebecca Ferguson (of Apple TV+’s currently running Silo) and Tim Roth (a talented slo-mo walker from Reservoir Dogs), but which original characters/cast members will be returning, and which won’t? Let’s do this in bulletpoints for Shelby friends, fam, and frenemies:
Ada Thorne: For sure, Sophie Rundle will return as Tommy’s (probably) sole source of unconditional family love.
Arthur Shelby: Unconfirmed, but it doesn’t look good. With the radio silence from production, it would be safe to assume that Paul Anderson’s legal troubles have kept him out of this game. His attorney certainly didn’t help by essentially blaming a Boxing Day altercation on… Arthur Shelby.
John Shelby: Nope. Joe Cole’s character died in a hail of mafia bullets in the fourth season. As for his widow, Esme? Hold that thought.
Polly Gray: No. Helen McCrory passed away during early sixth season filming, although we will likely see a tribute of some form.
Michael Gray: No (and yay). Finn Cole’s character was killed by Tommy during the series finale, and honestly, it should have happened sooner.
Finn Shelby: Harry Kirton’s youngest Shelby brother couldn’t keep his mouth shut and got ousted. If he returns, it will be for vengeance, but also, he didn’t seem motivated (or competent) enough to execute such a plan.
Lizzie Shelby: Unconfirmed. Natasha O’Keeffe hit the road as Tommy’s second wife late in the sixth season, although it would be nice to see her thriving or at least enjoying several stiff drinks.
Esme Shelby-Lee: Unconfirmed. However, if any Shelby wife appears primed for a return, it would be Aimee-Ffion Edwards’ gypsy, who is useful in a pinch for the inside dish on any random curses.
Linda Shelby: No? Kate Phillips’ role is surely dependent upon whether Paul Anderson returns as Arthur.
Grace Shelby’s Ghost: Unconfirmed, but it would be unusual if Tommy didn’t spend a few scenes talking aloud to Annabelle Wallis’ character.
Duke Shelby: Conrad Khan portrayed the Tommy’s illegitimate son, but theories abound that Barry Keoghan is stepping in as the aged-up version.
Charles Shelby: Billy Jenkins is probably too young to return as Tommy and Grace’s son after a time jump, although a replacement hasn’t been publicized.
Alfie Solomons: A surprise appearance from Tom Hardy feels obligatory for loyalists, although Netflix and Knight are staying deliciously mum.
May Carleton: Tom Hardy’s IRL wife, Charlotte Riley, would be missed if she didn’t appear with some horse-related wisdom.
Stephen Graham: Yup. Count him in as Hayden Stagg once more (Graham will also soon appear in Knight’s A Thousand Blows about another infamous gang).
Charlie Strong: Yep, Ned Dennehy will embody the Shelby uncle and Peaky bloke.
Johnny Dogs: Packy Lee is still going to be on hand to make you wonder about his many wives, including one named Esmerelda.
Curly: Ian Peck will remain the most eager gatherer of hand grenades in Birmingham. Clearly, he’ll do whatever is needed.
Jeremiah Jesus: No return from the street preacher. Actor Benjamin Zephaniah passed away in late 2023 after suffering a brain tumor.
Isaiah Jesus: Jordan Bolger left the series after the fourth season, and Daryl McCormack hasn’t yet been confirmed to return as Jeremiah’s son, and he previously suggested that he was out of the loop.
Gina Gray: It’s highly doubtful that we will see Anya Taylor-Joy reprise her unpopular role, given Taylor-Joy’s packed schedule and Michael Gray’s death.
Sir Oswald Mosely and Lady Diana Mosley: Against the backdrop of WWII, there’s near zero chance that Sam Claflin and Amber Anderson would not return to bow to fascism, especially after Hitler attended the wedding.
The Peaky Blinders movie (which is still untitled) will release in late 2025 or early 2026.
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