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Celebrity versions of game shows are usually a bit less intense than their ordinary counterparts. Contestants are playing for charity, for starters, which means no one is personally playing for life-changing money. But those celebrities are often huge fans of the show, which means the nerves are there despite the looser dialogue and jokes you might see on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.

And for one player, his turn on the Celebrity edition of the Pat Sajak-hosted show will actually serve as good practice. Austin Creed, AKA WWE superstar Xavier Woods, is a huge Wheel of Fortune fan. He played against actor and comedian Steve Agee and The Office alum Kate Flannery. And he kind of stole the show, winning a lot of money for his Gaming charity in the process.

And after his episode of Celebrity Wheel of Fortune aired on Sunday, Creed announced that a whole week of WWE-themed Wheel of Fortune is coming soon.

“Y’all know that I love Wheel of Fortune,” he said. “And I’m here to announce that maybe you get the chance to be on Wheel of Fortune with your favorite WWE superstars.”

Creed encouraged people to apply online to be a contestant on the show, which will have a full WWE week at some point in the future. Which is great because Creed was really great on Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, so it would be a delight to see him on stage again. He played up every puzzle, asked the audience at one point whether he should spin or solve, and just generally looked extremely comfortable on stage. It looked like a blast. And it really did seem to mean something to him as well.

In a video posted on YouTube, he revealed that he actually brought an original Nintendo Wheel of Fortune cartridge for Pat Sajak to sign.

Which means he’s definitely excited for the chance to come back. And given how well he did on Celebrity Wheel, it’s clear he would be the favorite to win once again once WWE week comes around.

Taylor Swift announced her first live concerts in five years with 2023’s The Eras Tour. Starting in March, she will embark on a stadium tour across North America, playing selections from all of her past album eras — including her recently-released tenth record, Midnights. However, international fans are wondering when she will be visiting them.

“I’m enchanted to announce my next tour: Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour, a journey through the musical eras of my career (past & present!) The first leg of the tour will be in stadiums across the US, with international dates to be announced as soon as we can,” Swift shared on social media this morning.

Before unveiling the North American leg first, many Swifties had speculated she would start in Europe first. The presale for Midnights in her online UK store gave fans who purchased the album a code “for forthcoming and yet to be announced Taylor Swift show dates.”

Adding credibility to the initial belief that Swift would head to Europe first, she recently appeared on The Graham Norton Show where she was asked about her then-potential plans for shows. “It’s soon-ish. We’ll do it, it’s gonna be great,” she responded.

While Taylor Swift hasn’t officially announced the UK and Europe tour dates, they clearly have been meticulously planned already. This is just a sign to get emotionally prepared and save up what you can.

Florence Pugh has been so integral to the Hollywood shift over the last five years, it seems absurd to think about a time when she was almost a sitcom star on a FOX cable comedy. Could you imagine something like Glee but with Flo’s signature pout? That was almost a reality when the then-unknown actress landed a role on Studio City, a show about a pop star and her songwriting dad who turns into a celebrity drug dealer.

While the concept is a bit like a grown-up Hannah Montana, Pugh recalled that the studio was not kind and immediately wanted to change almost everything about her. She didn’t want to take the opportunity for granted, though. “I felt very lucky and grateful, and couldn’t believe that I had got this top-of-the-game job,” Pugh told The Telegraph. But once they started picking apart her looks, Pugh was not on board.

All the things that they were trying to change about me – whether it was my weight, my look, the shape of my face, the shape of my eyebrows – that was so not what I wanted to do, or the industry I wanted to work in. I’d thought the film business would be like [my experience of making] The Falling, but actually, this was what the top of the game looked like, and I felt I’d made a massive mistake.

Pugh eventually left the project, which never ended up seeing the light of day. Instead, she was cast just two weeks later in her breakout role in Lady Macbeth. “That made me fall back in love with cinema – the kind of cinema that was a space where you could be opinionated, and loud, and I’ve stuck by that,” Pugh said of the movie. “I think it’s far too easy for people in this industry to push you left and right. And I was lucky enough to discover when I was 19 what kind of a performer I wanted to be.”

This isn’t uncommon with young female stars who are often pushed to plastic surgery or dramatic weight loss. Bella Hadid recently opened up about her regret surrounding her nose job, while Pugh has been outspoken about how the media treats her own body on Instagram. Maybe this means that Hollywood is actually beginning to listen to stars and let people look how they look. A wild concept!

(Via Variety)

The Neighbourhood has been a successful band for a while now — their 2012 single “Sweater Weather” and their 2015 album Wiped Out! were both top-15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts, respectively. But, in recent times, singer Jesse Rutherford’s name has been in people’s mouths perhaps more than ever due to his apparent relationship with Billie Eilish. First the two were seen getting intimate in public, then they had paired Halloween costumes, and now Eilish appears to have gone Instagram-official with Rutherford in her latest post.

Eilish’s new post — shared late last night/early today (November 1) — is a gallery of photos and videos from around this Halloween. They’re mostly slice-of-life clips, with one of Rutherford in a clown costume, exclaiming something as others in the room laugh. The gallery concludes with a photo of Eilish in her baby costume and Rutherford in his old man get-up, a look that raised eyebrows when it was first spotted given the age difference between the two (Eilish is 20, Rutherford is 31).

Eilish, meanwhile, has said she’s not eager to publicly discuss her romantic life, noting in 2020, “I definitely want to keep that private. I’ve had relationships and kept them private, and even the ones that I’ve had, and the tiny amount that I’ve let the world see, I regret.”

The 2022 NFL trade deadline has not been lacking for excitement, as a number of star caliber players have been on the move, with various contenders and hopeful contenders trying to bolster their rosters with star talent in preparation of the second half of the season.

On Tuesday afternoon, one of the biggest moves arrived in the form of the Miami Dolphins shipping a first round pick (via San Francisco) to Denver for star edge rusher Bradley Chubb, as the Dolphins look to beef up their pass rush with one of the league’s best, who has 5.5 sacks so far this season.

It’s an interesting move from the Broncos, considering they are a team very much hoping to win-now considering they just paid Russell Wilson a ton of money to be their quarterback, but the reality is they aren’t a team ready to contend this year. As such, they get a first (along with a fourth and running back help in Chase Edmonds) for Chubb (and a fifth) who is entering free agency this offseason and figures to command a massive salary. With Wilson’s contract on the books, Denver apparently didn’t feel they could pay Chubb and address other roster issues, so they move him to Miami, who will likely pay him to stay long-term considering what they gave up to get him, and Chubb will hope to elevate the Dolphins defense which has struggled at times this season.

The Brooklyn Nets apparently have their replacement for Steve Nash all lined up. After it was reported that Brooklyn was interested in potentially bringing suspended Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka on board to take over in the aftermath of Nash’s departure on Tuesday afternoon, multiple reports indicate that a deal will be finalized in the next day or two.

Both Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN and Shams Charania of The Athletic bring word that Brooklyn’s brain trust has made up its mind on Udoka, who served as an assistant coach with the team during Nash’s first year at the helm in 2020-21. Wojnarowski brought word that the Celtics will let Udoka leave for the gig, while Charnia noted that Boston is not expected to ask for any sort of compensation.

After leading the Celtics to the NBA Finals last year, Udoka was suspended indefinitely during the offseason amid allegations of an affair and inappropriate conduct with a staffer. While the team does not have a full-time replacement, Boston has a 4-2 record at this early point in the season under interim head coach Joe Mazzulla.

Brooklyn has gotten out to a 2-5 start to the regular season. Beyond his ties to both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving from his year as an assistant, Udoka worked as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2019-20 campaign with Ben Simmons.

After dropping a tiny little teaser last month, HBO Max has unveiled the full trailer for A Christmas Story Christmas. Unlike previous attempts at a sequel over the decades, this project wisely locked down Peter Billingsley to reprise his now iconic role of Ralphie.

This time around, Ralphie has a family of his own, and he’s learning just how much work it took to make the Christmases from his childhood happen. It’s practically a miracle his Old Man (RIP Darren McGavin) didn’t take out the whole family in the process. That said, we’re detecting a surprising lack of BB guns, but giant daggers seem to be very much in play.

Here’s the official synopsis:

From Warner Bros. Pictures and HBO Max comes the family comedy “A Christmas Story Christmas,” the long-awaited follow-up to annual holiday favorite, “A Christmas Story.” This time, Ralphie is all grown up and must deal with Christmas and all that comes with it… as a dad. Peter Billingsley returns to the role that has made kids of all ages anticipate Christmas morning like no other.

Starring alongside Billingsley as Ralphie Parker are Erinn Hayes (Bill & Ted Face the Music) as Ralphie’s wife, Sandy; Julianna Layne (Prodigal Son) as their daughter, Julie; River Drosche (Miracle Workers) as son Mark; Scott Schwartz returning as Flick; RD Robb returning as Schwartz; Ian Petrella reprising his role as Ralphie’s brother, Randy; Davis Murphy (Looking for Dr. Love) as Delbert Bumpus; with Zack Ward returning as Scott Farkus; and Julie Hagerty (Instant Family) as Ralphie’s mom, Mrs. Parker.

A Christmas Story Christmas starts streaming November 17 on HBO Max.

Drake and 21 Savage recently announced their collaboration album, Her Loss. Originally scheduled to release on October 28, it was postponed until November 4, after the album’s main producer, Noah “40” Shebib, contracted COVID. “Our brother @ovo40 got Covid while mixing and mastering the crack so he’s resting up,” Drake shared on Instagram.

The news came as a surprise to fans, after Drake used his music video for “Jimmy Cooks” from his album Honestly, Nevermind to unveil that they’d be collaborating even more. Throughout the years, the duo has appeared in a handful of each other’s songs — including 2021’s “Knife Boy” on Drake’s Certified Lover Boy and 2020’s “Mr. Right Now” on 21 Savage’s Savage Mode II.

As for the features, cover art, and tracklist for Her Loss, it seems to be kept pretty under wraps — with the exception of Noah “40” Shebib doing production. Good news is the album will be out before we know it.

Drake and 21 Savage are promoting it around NYC in a very unique way, though. It finds them on a self-made Vogue cover, with a quote from 21 that reads, “You have to be political,” above the caption, “21 Savage is not holding back.” Both printed copies and poster versions are making their way around the city.

Her Loss is out 11/4.

Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much about the people that are drawn to it as it does about the people that make it.

Every week, Uproxx is rounding up the best new indie music from the past seven days. This week we got new music from Sour Widows, The Backseat Lovers, Horsegirl, and more.

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Tigers Jaw — Old Clothes

Last year, Scranton-based emo band Tigers Jaw unveiled their sixth studio album I Won’t Care How You Remember Me, proving that despite the passage of time and some lineup changes they can still shred memorably. Old Clothes, their brand new EP, reinforces that even further with four songs that stay true to their roots. Ben Walsh’s vocals never disappoint; the guitars are urgent; the melodies are infectious; the instrumentals know no bounds, especially on the jittery “Reckless.”

The Backseat Lovers — Waiting To Spill

Waiting To Spill is a complete, overflowing record that’s as cinematic as it is raw. The opener “Silhouette” is a stunning whirlwind that sweeps the listener into a sprawling, sparkling landscape that becomes more expansive and captivating as the songs continue. Whether it’s the haunting piano on “Words I Used” or the folky acoustic guitar on “Snowbank Blues,” every sound is all-encompassing.

Pinkshift — Love Me Forever

After attention-demanding singles and a killer EP, Baltimore’s unruly crew Pinkshift have unleashed Love Me Forever, their relentless debut. The opener “I’m Not Crying You’re Crying” is the perfect primer to their humor-tinged emo-pop that bursts with deep, heavy guitars and theatrical vocals, mimicking 2005 MySpace era bands like My Chemical Romance or Panic! At the Disco.

Show Me The Body — Trouble The Water

It probably wasn’t easy for eclectic, heavy New York group Show Me The Body to follow up 2019’s explosive Dog Whistle, which contained the ruthless “Madonna Rocket” and spellbinding “Arcanum.” However, Trouble The Water takes their ruckus to the next level. Standout track “Using It” showcases the band’s knack for not overstaying their welcome, and packing every second with maximum energy and passion, against headbang-worthy rhythms and mesmeric guitars.

Fanclubwallet — “Roadkill”

Fanclubwallet’s “Roadkill” is an eerie, hypnotic earworm that clocks in at just two minutes. It kicks off with Hannah Judge’s vulnerable vocals against guitar chords that follow her lead but then gradually take over and transform into a chaotic, beautiful wall of a sound like a wave crashing onto shore.

Sour Widows — “I-90”

Sour Widows are known for visceral indie-rock anthems that tug at your heartstrings, and this new song “I-90” is no exception. The harmonies are immediately impactful, as is the immersive instrumental that follows. The words make everything all the more powerful: “And it hurts like / I’m all emptied out / Like the freeway / You keep driving down.”

White Reaper — “Pages”

No matter what White Reaper are doing or saying, they can make it sound anthemic. “Pages” strikes the listener upon the first listen, even if it’s unclear what is going on. The vocals are cathartic, the guitars urgent and convincing — it’s instantly a banger.

Algiers — “Irreversible Damage” (feat. Zack De La Rocha)

If you could invite Zack De La Rocha onto a song, why wouldn’t you? His collaboration with Algiers for “Irreversible Damage” is nearly five minutes of pure mayhem and the listener can’t help but stick around to absorb all of it. Algiers described it as “feral” on Instagram, and that might be the only apt summation.

Horsegirl — “History Lesson Part 2” (Minutemen Cover)

It’s hard to take on a song by the Minutemen — they’re already so idiosyncratic and distinct on their own. But up-and-coming post-punk group Horsegirl nailed “History Lesson Part 2” with vivacious riffs and deadpan vocals that are made all the more compelling with amusing harmonies, turning the track into a kaleidoscopic experience.

F*cked Up — “One Day”

F*cked Up are one of the best hardcore crews around right now. They’ve been kicking it for years, putting out scream-filled anthems with evocative instrumentation and obvious fervor. “One Day” is the lead single from their forthcoming album of the same title, which is definitely something to keep an eye out for.

Every movie eventually gets its own expanded universe if you try hard enough, which is exactly what John Krasinksi is doing with his A Quiet Place effort! Deadline reports that the next installment in the very silent franchise will be a spinoff titled A Quiet Place: Day One.

Day One will star Lupita Nyong’o (!) and is being packaged as a spinoff rather than a proper sequel. It doesn’t seem like Krasinksi or star Emily Blunt will make an appearance in this one, but you can never be too sure with this guy! Directing the movie will be Michael Sarnoski, director of Pig, AKA the guy who helped revitalize Nic Cage’s career.

It’s unclear what type of role Nyong’o will have, though the “day one” seems to hint at a prequel or origin story of those pesky monsters who hate sounds. Krasinksi is set to produce alongside Michael Bay, Andrew Form, and Brad Fuller. It seems like this will be the next movie universe that gets all of those fun theme park rides and various multiverse plotlines. Eventually, every movie will be in the same universe! Just like real life.

To be clear: this spinoff is not to be confused with the third installment in the franchise, which is still expected to be directed by Krasinksi and aims for a 2025 release. This is a pretty big deal for a movie that was completely sidelined by the COVID pandemic. Who could forget those March 2020 A Quiet Place Part II billboards that stayed up in Queens for 14 months? Clearly not me!

(Via Deadline)