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One MusicFest is going down in Atlanta this weekend, and Cardi B was announced as one of the headliners. Well, there’s been a change of plans, as Cardi will no longer be able to perform due to a “medical emergency.”

In a post shared on social media yesterday (October 23), Cardi wrote, “I am so sad to share this news, but I’ve been in the hospital recovering from a medical emergency the last couple of days and I wont be able to perform at ONE MusicFest. It breaks my heart that I won’t get to see my fans this weekend and I really wish I could be there. Bardi Gang – thank you for understanding and I’ll be back better and stronger soon. Don’t worry. Love yall.”

Cardi has not revealed the nature of the “medical emergency” that landed her in the hospital.

Meanwhile, Cardi has been hard at work on her next album, the long-awaited follow-up to 2018’s Invasion Of Privacy. She recently said, “I’m also in LA because I have to do something pertaining the album. I know you guys are gonna be like, ‘What the f*ck, b*tch?’ But it’s something that’s gonna be done really f*cking quick. It’s just gonna be a one-two. I did it when I was pregnant, and nothing came out how I wanted it to come out, so we gotta do it again. […] Album is coming really, really soon, announcements is coming really really soon. Things are getting more done now! I’m not pregnant no more.”

One of the biggest music festivals in the world has announced its 2025 lineup. Primavera Sound 2025, held at the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona, Spain, from June 4 to 8, will be headlined by Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, and Charli XCX. Other big names in the lineup include FKA Twigs, Haim, LCD Soundsystem, Jamie xx, Fontaines DC, Michael Bibi, Beach House, Idles, Clairo, Beabadoobee, Turnstile, TV On The Radio, Wet Leg, and so many more.

Elsewhere during the multi-day festival will be sets from The Dare, Floating Points, Stereolab, Yaosobi, Kelly Lee Owens, Paul Kalkbrenner, Hinds, Sturgill Simpson, Glass Beams, Black County New Roads, Kim Deal, Denzel Curry, Chat Pile, Cat Power Plays Dylan, Waxahatchee, and MJ Lenderman.

To attend Primavera Sound 2025, you can register for tickets until October 27. On October 28 at 11:00 CET, registered users will receive instructions via email to access the fan sale, which will be active for 24 hours or until supplies last. General ticket sales open on October 29 at 11:00 CET at Fever. It’s €295 ($318) for a ticket and €495 ($534) for a VIP ticket, although financing app Revolut is offering customers a deal to save 10 percent on tickets. You can find more information here.

You can watch the lineup announcement video above and check out the poster below.

Primavera Sound 2025 Poster

Sex And The City was one of the signature TV shows of the late ’90s and early 2000s, and its legacy continues today with the new series, And Just Like That…. Megan Thee Stallion, though, only just got on board, and she’s upset nobody told her sooner how great the original show is.

In an interview on The Tonight Show last night (October 23), Megan explained, “Nobody told me Sex And The City was this good. I’m pissed. Nobody said, ‘Megan, you should be watching Sex And The City. Girl, this… for the culture. You know, watch it.’”

She continued:

“I don’t even know how I stumbled upon it. I think I just kept seeing pictures of Sarah Jessica [Parker] looking pretty as f*ck. […] Her hair, her shoes, her outfits were always so beautiful. And I was like, ‘What is this show? Let me just — let me watch it. Let me get into it.’ Because nobody put me on. So I start watching the show, and I’m like… I cannot look away. I’m watching it while I’m working out. I’m watching it while I’m in glam. I’m watching it when I don’t have nothing else to do, and I’m a busy girl. I’m squeezing Sex And The City in there, and I’m asking everybody, ‘Have you seen Sex And The City?’”

Meg goes on to discuss the show further and give her thoughts on each of the main characters, so check out the video above.

Opening night of the NBA season is supposed to be a time for optimism, as teams still have the belief that this will be their year. In New Orleans, much of the excitement stems from having a new point guard in town in Dejounte Murray, who they hope can give them a different dimension and push them further into the playoff conversation in the West.

On Wednesday night, the Pelicans got their season underway with a 123-111 win over the Bulls at home in the Smoothie King Center, with Murray filling up the stat sheet with 14 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in 30 minutes on the floor in a win that was headlined by Brandon Ingram’s 33-point outburst. However, after the game Shams Charania of ESPN reported brought word that Murray suffered what the team fears is a fractured left hand and will miss some time. Murray came out of the game with a minute to play in the fourth in a mass substitution with the rest of the starters, but at some point he took a hit to the hand that caused the injury.

The Pelicans do have a decent bit of backcourt depth and can manage a stretch without Murray, as CJ McCollum can run point and they have Jose Alvarado as a more than capable backup. Still, losing your starting point guard is never a good thing, especially considering Murray is new to the Pelicans and missing any extended time just takes away valuable reps with the rest of the team to continue building rapport and getting comfortable on the court together.

The Atlanta Hawks and the Brooklyn Nets began their respective regular seasons in Atlanta on Wednesday night. It was a close game between two teams that aren’t expected to do a ton during the 2024-25 campaign, and during the fourth quarter, one of the young building blocks for the Nets saw his night come to a premature end.

The Hawks got out and ran after a turnover, and Dyson Daniels — who the team acquired in the Dejounte Murray trade with the New Orleans Pelicans — looked like he was going to get a layup. Nic Claxton tried to challenge him, but instead of getting the ball, he ended up hitting Daniels with a clothesline that sent the young guard to the floor.

Daniels, shockingly, was not an especially huge fan of this, so he got up and immediately got into it with Claxton. Their pushing and shoving spilled into the area behind the basket, and ultimately, they were broken up. Daniels got a Flagrant 1 for escalating things, and unsurprisingly, a foul this hard meant that Claxton got a Flagrant 2 and an automatic ejection. At the time of his departure from the game, Claxton had seven points, five rebounds, a steal, and a block.

The secret to Chipotle’s menu is nailing down your build. Once you know exactly how you like your burrito, bowl, and tacos, the flavors deepen, and you’re left not with a disparate clash of ingredients, but a harmonious symphony of complementary flavors. We have a lot of thoughts on how to achieve this (hint, it’s all about balance), and in our various taste tests we’ve come to find that no single ingredients has as big an influence as the protein.

A burrito made with barbacoa is going to taste radically different from one made with sofritas, even if every other ingredient is the same. The protein choice has such a profound effect on how the other ingredients interact that if you’ve yet to find “your” order at Chipotle, it may be because you’re getting the wrong protein.

So to help guide you to only the very best, we’ve ranked every single protein available at Chipotle right now. To get a better sense of how these different meat (and non-meat) options taste, we’ve tasted them without any additional ingredients. This has allowed us to really zero in on what these different options offer.

It also made the employees at my local Chipotle think I was crazy. “So you just want meat on a tortilla? Nothing else?” is a question I was actually asked. But hey, somebody had to do it. Here is every protein option at Chipotle right now, ranked.

7. Sofritas

Calories: 150
Protein: 8g

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

Yes, I’m ranking Chipotle’s only plant-based protein (unless you count guacamole) last, and that sucks if you don’t eat meat, but it is what it is. The Sofritas just fall short.

Here is what works: the flavor is a nice blend of pepper and cumin that really help cut through any add-ons. They have a savory vibe that is somewhat akin to meat.

What doesn’t work is the texture. It’s so incredibly wet that it’ll soak through your tortilla or pool up at the bottom of your bowl. The chunky tofu bits that make up the bulk of this protein are chewy to the point of being distracting.

And I can’t be the only one that feels this way, because its clear from the bin that this is Chipotle’s least popular meat option. That means it doesn’t get changed out enough, so when its served to you it’s almost always stale and lukewarm.

The Bottom Line:

The way-too-wet consistency and chewy texture make this Chipotle’s worst protein option. We’re begging you Chipotle, on behalf of non-meat-eaters, make a calabacitas (sautéed squash, corn, tomatoes, onions and pepper) or nopales (cactus) option.

6. Carnitas

Calories: 210
Protein: 23g

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

Chipotle’s carnitas are quite possibly the worst carnitas I’ve ever had. And, look, as someone from Mexican heritage who grew up surrounded by amazing taquerias, it’s not that I’m on my high horse about this. I’m not going to sit here and talk about whether or not these are “proper” carnitas — they just don’t have any of the aspects of what make actual carnitas great.

Chipotle’s carnitas are dry, over-salted, and fatty and sinewy when they should be tender and juicy. The flavor is on point, I’m getting cumin, salt, pepper, and oregano with a bit of sweetness, but the chew and dryness is so off-putting, that no amount of flavor could make up for it.

When people say Chipotle isn’t “real Mexican food,” it’s because of sh*t like this.

The Bottom Line:

A major skip. The worst carnitas I’ve ever had at a fast food “Mexican-inspired,” restaurant.

5. Guacamole

Calories: 360
Protein: 2g

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

I certainly don’t consider guacamole to be a “protein” option, but Chipotle does, and because of that, we’re ranking it!

As a protein, it leaves a lot to be desired, but flavorwise? It’s hard for me to find something to complain about.

Chipotle’s guacamole features a red onion-dominant flavor, bits of jalapeño, creamy and fresh avocado, and a little too much lime juice. It’s not the best guacamole I’ve ever had, but for a fast food restaurant? It’s hard to find something that compares. Taco Bell, Del Taco, and El Pollo Loco wish they could make guacamole this authentic.

What really sells me on this guacamole is the diced jalapeño, which adds a nice subtle kick that lingers on the palate between bites.

The Bottom Line:

Pretty damn good guacamole. Chipotle just needs to chill out a bit on the lime. Even though it’s not really a protein option.

4. Steak

Calories: 150
Protein: 21g

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

I like Chipotle’s steak but it’s probably the least consistently good protein on the entire menu. When it’s good the steak is tender, cooked medium, and has a perfectly caramelized outer that offers a bit of bite and reveals a wonderful medley of black pepper, salt, and cumin. But when its bad, which is more often than not, it’s grainy, chewy, and way too tough.

So use your eyes here, if the steak looks fresh, order it, if not, have a second option at the ready.

The Bottom Line:

If it was a bit more consistent, we’d rank it higher, but for now it’ll have to take fourth place.

3. Chicken

Calories: 180
Protein: 32g

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

Chipotle’s chicken is flavor-packed and tender. The chicken tastes flame-grilled and has a nice balance of smokey qualities — courtesy of some ancho chilis — and the savory zest of adobo sauce. Contrary to popular assumption, this chicken is not breast meat, it’s thigh, which is why it’s always so tender and juicy.

If you don’t like dark meat because it tends to be chewy, that’s not really a problem here. These are some pretty lean thighs, so you don’t have to deal with a lot of fatty pieces. You get all of the flavor of dark meat, without any of the chewiness.

The Bottom Line:

Flavorful, juicy, and remarkably consistent. You can rarely go wrong with Chipotle’s chicken.

2. Smoked Brisket

Calories: 360
Protein: 22g

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

Chipotle’s newest protein option, the Smoked Brisket, is an improvement over the regular Steak option in every way. The brisket is cooked whole, set to cool, and then hand-chopped which helps it retain its juices, offering tender bite after tender bite.

The flavor here leans much sweeter, with a noticeable brown sugar vibe joined by smokey and earthy chili notes and a nice charred texture that gives it some crunch. Unlike with the steak, when the smoked brisket sits around too long it doesn’t become tough and flavorless, instead the smokey and sweet notes intensify, which is great if you’ve got a long commute, or you’re the type that always ends up with leftovers.

The Bottom Line:

A smokey and sweet improvement to the regular Chipotle steak.

1. Barbacoa

Calories: 170
Protein: 24g

Thoughts & Tasting Notes:

Chipotle’s all-time greatest protein, if you’re not ordering the barbacoa, you’re f*cking up fam. This stuff is insanely tender and absolutely explodes with flavor. Chipotle’s barbacoa is made from shoulder-cut meat (rather than the traditional cabeza, if that’s been keeping you away) and has this silky, sumptuous quality that makes it more savory and satisfying than every other protein option on the menu.

The main flavor we’re picking up on is beef with notes of oregano, cloves, bay leaf, black pepper, and adobo. What we especially love about the barbacoa though is how it complements every dish on the menu. Bowls are more satisfying with it, burritos more epic, tacos more savory — you can’t go wrong with barbacoa, and because of that, it’s our number one pick, hands down.

The Bottom Line:

The GOAT. Order it on everything, and if you really want to up the flavor on your bowl or salad, ask them to spoon some of the juice this meat sits in over your dish.

Last year, a viral story made the rounds, of a Taylor Swift fan who got a job as a security guard at a concert venue so they could see an Eras Tour concert. Well, another fan tried something similar, except they went in a more deceptive route and ended up getting arrested.

Per NBC 6 South Florida, a 44-year-old man named Ivan Mariotti was arrested on charges of falsely impersonating an officer and interference with an entertainment event after pulling a stunt at one of Swift’s recent shows in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium.

Per an arrest report, Mariotti was seen in the venue, wearing a badge. An officer asked why he had the badge, and Mariotti claimed he had been hired by four women to work as a security guard, saying he escorted the women to their seats but didn’t have a ticket himself. When confronted, the women said their aunt had hired a driver for the concert, and they weren’t sure why Mariotti had a badge.

Mariotti was arrested and booked, and while he was later granted a $1,500 bond, he was being held on an immigration hold.

The return of The Eras Tour means new surprise songs, so check out the full list of all surprise songs she’s done so far, here.

As 2024 inches to a close, it’s time to start thinking about 2025. In particular, next year’s music festivals. One to put on your radar is Axe Ceremonia Festival. The two-day festival will take place on April 5 and 6 at Parque Bicentenario in Mexico City, Mexico, with headliners Tyler The Creator, Natanael Cano, Charli XCX, Massive Attack, Parcels, Tomorrow X Together, Gesaffelstein, and FKA Twigs.

Other artists include A.G. Cook, Lil Yachty, The Marias, The Dare, Brutalismus 3000, Nathy Peluso, and Kelly Lee Owens.

Pre-sale tickets for Axe Ceremonia Festival will be available on Ticketmaster for Citibanamex cardholders on Wednesday, October 23, with the general sale beginning a day later on Thursday, October 24. You can find more info here.

Check out the full lineup (listed in order on the poster) below.

Axe Ceremonia Festival 2025 Lineup

Tyler The Creator
Natanael Cano
Charli XCX
Massive Attack
Parcels
Cano
Tomorrow X Together
Gesaffelstein
FKA Twigs
Gesaffelstein
AG Cook
Barry Can’t Swim
Brutalismus 3000
Hanumankind
Lil Yachty
The Marias
Meme Del Rel
Nathy Peluso
NSQK
Richie Hawtin DEX EFX XOX
Aron
Artemas
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso
The Dare
Fcukers
DJ Gigola
Horsegirl
Juan Cirerol
Kelly Lee Owens
Legallyrxx
Magdalena Bay
Ralphie Choo
Simpson Ahuevo
Yeyo
AgusFortnite2008 & Stiffy
Bobby Beethoven
Day2k
Derretida
Foreplay
Hetera Friné
Iza TKM
Jose Eduardo Barajas
Luisa Almaguer
Magnolia Coronado
Nash
Orly Anan
Pablopablo
Pepx Romero
Piolinda Marcela
Telescreens
Valgur

Axe Ceremonia Festival 2025 Poster

It looks like Aminé is ready for a proper return. The Portland rapper just shared a pair of new songs: the self-titled “Adam” (which is his real first name) and the Smino collaboration “Passenger Princess.” You can listen to both below.

On “Adam,” Aminé utilizes a slower beat to address a cooling romance. “Put your pride aside, come walk with me,” he croons. “I cater to you, please, tell me what you need.”

Meanwhile, “Passenger Princess” samples Total’s “Tell Me,” for a groovy, more boastful angle on relationships. Smino flexes his usual intricate, half-sung style, quipping, “Sometimes, she mad ’cause I’m so aloof and she want me in involved / Sometimes, she hungry, sometimes, she jealous, sometimes, she wrong / Say life is a bitch, I guess I know more ’bout that bitch than I thought.”

From the way the two tracks are presented, it does look a lot like Aminé is preparing to drop a new album, his first since 2020’s Limbo (although he did drop a mixtape, TwoPointFive, in 2021, and the Kaytranada collaboration, Kaytraminé, in 2023). The two tracks follow his remix of Charli XCX’s “360,” “360.5,” which he released in July.

You can listen to Aminé’s new singles “Adam” and “Passenger Princess” with Smino above.

Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet — though in this week’s case, we might have to issue an addendum here. We’re still going to be talking about this week’s best sneakers, but we’re also going to be profiling the many Halloween-themed sneakers dropping this week.

And while I love a guide seasonal shoe as much as the next sneakerhead, I don’t know that I would go as far as saying these Halloween shoes are little more than a novelty. So if you’re not a fan of themed-sneakers, feel free to scroll right past the first three sneakers in this list.

Luckily for all you holiday haters, five of this week’s sneakers have nothing to do with Halloween and are dope enough that any one of them may be your favorite of the year. Here are the best sneakers dropping this week, and where to find them.

Nike Dunk Low Halloween

Price: $130

I can’t tell what the main influence behind this Halloween-themed Dunk is — is it the Swamp Thing or Tales From the Crypt? I’m definitely getting equal parts swampy and decayed vibes from this sneaker, which isn’t something I thought I’d ever say about a shoe.

The Dunk Low Halloween features the classic Dunk build with a cracked leather upper, a stomach-turning green and black color combination, skull insoles, and a skull-shaped toe box. Spooky!

The Nike Dunk Low Halloween is set to drop on October 24th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $130. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Air Force 1 Halloween (Skull)

Price: $140

The AF-1 Halloween takes all the details from the Dunk Halloween — cracked leather, giant etched skull toe box, spooky insoles — and slaps it across the AF-1. It’s lazy, but if you prefer darker colors and the AF-1 silhouette over the Dunk, then this is the sneaker for you.

The Nike Air Force 1 Halloween is set to drop on October 24th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $140. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Air Force 1 Low Halloween (Hockey)

Price: $150

I’m not a fan of Nike dropping two shoes in one week that have the exact same name, so we’re calling this one the “Hockey,” because of the toe box motif. This sneaker takes obvious inspiration from Jason Vorhees and features a much cleaner all-white premium leather upper compared to the other AF-1 Halloween.

It would’ve been really cool if Nike put a wear-away upper on this sneaker that revealed some crimson red, but they didn’t. If you want to steal that idea from me Nike, go ahead and send me an email, we’ll talk details.

The Nike Air Force 1 Low Halloween is set to drop on October 24th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $150. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Ice Studios x New Balance M10 Pristine with Marine Blue

Price: $139.99
New Balance has linked up with the New York and London-based clothing brand Ice Studios for a new update on the archival M10 trail running sneaker. The sneaker features big, blocky primary colors with a mixed upper that features mesh and knit, a ARIAPRENE dual-branded foam tongue, and rides on thick rubber tread.

The sneaker balances a lightweight build with utilitarian functionality. It is easily our favorite trail sneaker of the year, which is something we never thought we’d say about a New Balance release.

The Ice Studios x New Balance M10 Pristine with Marine Blue is set to drop on October 24th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $139.99. Pick up a pair at New Balance.

Nike KD 4 Aunt Pearl

Price: $130

You have to hand it to Kevin Durant — it’s not every day that a pro ball player can drop a sneaker inspired by their aunt and have it come across as incredibly cool, but he’s done it! The KD 4 Aunt Pearl is named and dedicated to Durant’s aunt who sadly passed away from lung cancer 24 years ago. The sneaker was made as a tribute to her memory and legacy, and was made in collaboration with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

The sneaker features a pearlescent pink upper with pearl graphics at the heel and tongue.

The Nike KD 4 Aunt Pearl is set to drop on October 25th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $130. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Black and Metallic Silver

Price: $160

This year Nike has been focusing a lot on the Zoom Vomero but a vast majority of those drops have been women’s size exclusives. So if you’ve got big feet, you’ve probably been feeling left out. Luckily for you, the latest colorway is featuring a full-size run, so if you’ve been eagerly waiting for a new Vomero 5, this is your week!

The Black and Metallic Silver features a mixed upper of textile, synthetic leather, and plastic, with a simple three-color scheme that combines black, silver, and white.

The Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Black and Metallic Silver is set to drop on October 25th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $160. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Nike Women’s Air Jordan 4 Orchid

Price: $215

Looking to pick up an early Christmas gift for your favorite Jordan-wearing girlfriend (or yourself)? We’ve got it right here: the women’s-sized Jordan 4 Orchid. The sneaker features a soft suede upper, gray speckled midsole and wings, and a padded collar.

The Nike Women’s Air Jordan 4 Orchid is set to drop on October 26th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $215. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

Adidas Bad Bunny x Messi Gazelle

Price: $180

For Bad Bunny’s latest with Adidas, Benito has teamed up with Argentinian soccer superstar Lionel Messi for this double-branded take on one of Adidas all-time-greatest silhouettes, the Gazelle.

This sneaker features a leather upper with leather lining, “Benito,” and “Leo” branding on the three stripes, Adidas’ rare X-stripped heel, a translucent gum sole, and a cardboard and cream white colorway.

The Adidas Bad Bunny x Messi Gazelle is set to drop on October 26th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $180. Pick up a pair via the Adidas CONFIRMED app.

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