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Cardi B Announces She Has Given Birth To Her Third Child, Just Weeks After Revealing She Was Pregnant

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Just over a month ago, Cardi B confirmed that she was pregnant with her third child. It turns out she was pretty far along at the time, as she confirmed today (September 12) that she has given birth.

She revealed the news with a gallery of photos and videos on Instagram. The post shows that Offset and their shared children Kulture and Wave were at the hospital with Cardi.

In the post caption, Cardi confirms she gave birth on September 7 and also writes, “The prettiest lil thing.”

When Cardi announced her pregnancy, she wrote, “With every ending comes a new beginning! I am so grateful to have shared this season with you, you have brought me more love, more life and most of all renewed my power! Reminded me that I can have it all! You’ve reminded me that I never have to choose between life, love, and my passion! I love you so much and can not wait for you to witness what you helped me accomplish, what you pushed me to do! It’s so much easier taking life’s twists, turns and test laying down, but you, your brother and your sister have shown me why it’s worth it to push through!”

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Rap Or Hoops, Flau’jae Johnson Knows How To Play The Game

The biggest strength of Flau’jae Johnson’s game? Her vision, on the court and in the studio.

The 2023 NCAA Champion, LSU guard, and rising rap star saw how nurturing her two passions – music and hoops – could help her pave her own path to success from an early age. She was spitting lines as young as age seven, performing in clubs around Savannah, Georgia and entering massively popular TV competitions like America’s Got Talent while practicing in the paint, developing her skills to catch the attention of Coach Kim Mulkey at the beginning of her high school career. In everything she does, on the stage and in the arena, there’s a strategy, a playbook, a game plan to reach the next level.

Just ask Lil Wayne.

In a new episode of UPROXX’s Beyond The Game, host Jeremy Hecht sat down with Johnson to chat about her meteoric rise in the worlds of music and sports and the smart strategic moves she has made along the way.

After giving WNBA legend Sue Bird a shout-out for introducing the Young Money mogul to her music during an interview on her ESPN talk show, Johnson mapped out how she seized her moment, initially connecting with Wayne on social before showing off her lyricism to one of his beats on a Sway In The Morning freestyle. The viral posts, the song selection, her choice of fit (a Tha Carter IV tee) – it was a play Mulkey herself might’ve drawn up, and it scored her a collab with the hip-hop icon.

“I had it all planned out,” Johnson tells Hecht in the video above. “This is going to go viral, he’s going to see it, and that’s what happened. It was all strategy. I gotta inspire him to want to do it.”

That hustle mentality is something Johnson was born with. The daughter of the late Camouflage, a promising young rapper from Savannah who died before his daughter was born, Johnson has always been determined to make her mark. She gained a following at an early age thanks to her reality competition appearances, working with Jermaine Dupree on a talent series that got her industry attention, but when music seemed to stall and basketball courted her, Johnson’s circle never let her give up on her initial dream. She credits her family – her mom, grandmother, and siblings – for believing in her multihyphenate abilities, and herself for making the choice to be more. More than just a rapper. More than just a basketball player. But instead, a cross-cultural icon-in-the-making.

“The price of regret is worse than the pain of getting it done right now,” Johnson told Hecht of the mentality she’s adopted to juggle the demanding schedules of collegiate ball and on-the-rise artist, adding she’s often guided by a simple question, “Are you going to be great today or are you going to be mediocre?”

That word doesn’t seem to fit all the young star has accomplished so far, from SEC titles and NCAA trophies to collaborations with Wayne and Wyclef Jean who’s dubbed their partnership in the booth as, “like Shaq and Kobe.” It certainly doesn’t describe Johnson’s no-holds-barred chat with Hecht where she recounts her unlikely beginnings as a rapper and ball player, her reality TV run, her fearlessness and setbacks, the artists she admires, and the songs that get her hype.

Nothing is off the table, in the episode and in terms of Johnson’s potential.

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We’re Picking Winners For Week 2 Of The 2024 NFL Season

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As noted before Week 1, the 2023 NFL season was kind to us. It was a winning year. It was a winning playoff run. It was a winning Super Bowl. However, Week 1 in 2024 was not as friendly and, in fact, everything that could go wrong happened to go wrong. There were terrible bets like the Panthers (yikes!) and Jets (meh), but there were also bets we’d make again but still lost.

For one, the Rams forced overtime, only to lose by 6 when getting 4.5 points. That happens over the course of the season, but that doesn’t make it any more fun. Also, that would typically be the worst loss on a five-game slate but… not this time. This time, the Titans led by 17 points against the Bears and managed to lose by seven with a calamity of errors that is difficult to describe. Perhaps the best nugget is that it was the first time in NFL history in which a team led by 17 points at halftime and lost to a team that did not reach 150 total yards. I could write 1,000 words on that loss alone, but I won’t. For now.

Anyway, we’ll attempt to right the ship in Week 2 and, before we hand out five selections, let’s look at the pain from the opener one more time.

  • Week 1: 1-4
  • 2024 Season: 1-4

Come get these winners.

TEASER: Buffalo Bills (+8.5) over Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens (-2.5) over Las Vegas Raiders — Widely Available

In the Circa Million contest, Buffalo is +3 against Miami and, if you can snag that number, I would. However, it is 2.5 almost across the board in the market, and we’re pivoting to an old reliable in the Wong teaser. We’ll take Buffalo and Baltimore through a pair of key numbers on both sides and hope to profit accordingly.

Carolina Panthers (+6) over Los Angeles Chargers — Widely Available

The Panthers will be in the “absolutely not” zone if this goes poorly, but everything in my body is pointing to this. The ATS numbers for teams coming off blowout losses are very strong, and this is the ultimate “buy low, sell high” spot. Carolina is probably terrible, but I’m going to say this is an overreaction. Prayers appreciated.

Indianapolis Colts (-2.5) over Green Bay Packers — Widely Available

Carolina is as gross as it gets and, in the next breath, we’re taking a square side. I’m terrified of laying points on the road with Indianapolis, but the counter is that Green Bay is starting Malik Willis. The drop-off at quarterback is absolutely wild for Green Bay here, and we’re riding it.

Tennessee Titans (+4) over New York Jets — Widely Available

This isn’t as gross as the Carolina pick, but it might be close. Tennessee was excruciating in Week 1, but we simply must take four points at home against the Jets. Yes, New York is the better team, but the offense was not exactly a shining beacon on Monday. This could be a slugfest and grabbing the full four is critical.

Denver Broncos (+2.5) over Pittsburgh Steelers — Widely Available

The Steelers did what the Steelers always seem to do in Week 1 when they slugged their way to a road win as an underdog in Atlanta. It was the full Mike Tomlin experience, from a swarming defense to an opponent that was intent on beating itself. This time, Pittsburgh is a favorite on the road and we are once again taking a gross underdog. We were against Denver in our only win (sigh) last week, and Bo Nix is quite scary to bet on. We must stand on principle. Take the points.

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Chappell Roan Told A Photographer To ‘Shut The F*ck Up’ At The MTV VMAs And Noah Kahan Totally Gets It

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Chappell Roan had quite the night at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards yesterday (September 11), to put it lightly. She delivered a strong performance of “Good Luck, Babe!” and won the Best New Artist award, but she was involved in the some red carpet drama, too.

A video from before the festivities shows a photographer seemingly tell Roan to “shut the f*ck up,” to which Roan responded, “You shut the f*ck up! Not me, b*tch.”

Noah Kahan shared that video and took the opportunity to relay his own similar experience, writing on X (formerly Twitter), “I’ll never forget leaving Clive Davis and the horrific sh*t photographers and paparazzi or whatever were saying to me in front of my sweet mom who couldn’t believe it was actually happening. Love this @ChappellRoan way to stand up for yourself.”

He added in another tweet, “Most I’ve interacted with are kind and professional but sadly there are some parasites who intentionally instigate confrontations with caring people who are there to live out a dream in order to further their own interests. Its so toxic and f*ck them for that.”

Meanwhile, Roan beat out quite the roster to win Best New Artist, as also nominated in the category were Benson Boone, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims, and Tyla.

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Halsey Confirmed Her Engagement To Avan Jogia After They Skirted Rumors At The 2024 MTV VMAs

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Halsey performed “Ego” at the 2024 MTV VMAs on Wednesday night, September 11, and while she killed it on stage, Halsey’s biggest win of the evening came on X (formerly Twitter).

The three-time Grammy nominee did what we all should do more: Corrected an aggregation account. Pop Base posted a photo of Halsey and Avan Jogia, whom Pop Base referred to as Halsey’s “boyfriend.” Halsey reposted Pop Base and wrote, “***fiancé Avan Jogia.”

Before the 2024 MTV VMAs, Halsey caught up with E! and gushed about Jogia.

“Avan is the best,” they said. “He’s one of the greatest things that’s ever happened to me, and every single day that I get to spend with him is one where I just feel like I’m with my best friend. It’s incredible.” When pressed on whether they’re getting married, Halsey quipped, “Uh, I hope so.” In hindsight, the look-away and large smile was probably a dead giveaway.

Jogia is probably best known still as playing Beck Oliver from Nickelodeon’s Victorious from 2010 to 2013. He has kept acting, as per his IMDb, and made his directorial debut with Door Mouse in 2023. Jogia also writes musici and poetry through Saint Ivory, a duo he has with his brother, Ketan.

Halsey and Jogia sparked romance rumors last September. Halsey shares three-year-old Ender with her ex, Alev Aydin.

In more exciting news, Halsey is set to release The Great Impersonator on October 25. It will be her first LP since August 2021’s If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power. Ironically, they now have both.

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Lady Gaga Took The High Road Over A Resurfaced Facebook Group That Claimed She Would ‘Never Be Famous’

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Lady Gaga is the kind of famous where even my lovely grandmother has heard of her. That’s only true for a handful of artists who have released albums since The Beatles broke up (Taylor Swift and Beyoncé also fall into the grandma category). But 20-something years ago, Lady Gaga was New York University student Stefani Germanotta, and the likelihood of her becoming as popular as she is now was slim. There was even a Facebook group started by her fellow NYU classmates called “Stefani Germanotta, you will never be famous.” Oops!

According to Stereogum, Gaga commented on an Instagram post about the closed Facebook group, which has 12 members (or one fewer member than Gaga has Grammys). “Some people I went to college w made this way back when,” she wrote, adding three clapping hands emojis. “this is why you can’t give up when people doubt you or put you down — gotta keep going.”

If only they knew someday their classmate would play Harley Quinn.

Lady Gaga recently revealed that she has a new album, her seventh, coming out in February 2025. She also confirmed that she and boyfriend Michael Polansky got engaged in April “after a day of rock climbing.” Hopefully there wasn’t a “Stefani Germanotta you will never go rock climbing” group, too. That would be embarrassing.

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Noel Gallagher Didn’t Hesitate To Co-Create Manchester City’s New Oasis-Inspired Kit: ‘I Took About Five Seconds To Agree To It’

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Hope was faint that Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher would ever collaborative again, but Oasis recently announced a 2025 reunion tour, and they might be recording a new album.

Somehow, Noel Gallagher one-upped that with an even unlikelier collaborator.

On Thursday, September 12, Manchester City and PUMA unveiled “Definitely City” kits co-created by Gallagher as a nod toward Oasis’ Definitely Maybe album, which turned 30 on August 29.

The European football giant posted Gallagher unboxing the kit, and he explains that the colorway is an “homage to the album cover.” “Definitely City” is stitched on the back of the kit in Gallagher’s handwriting. Man City’s Pep Guardiola, Kyle Walker, Ederson Moraes, Mateo Kovacic, and Jess Park also recreated the Definitely Maybe album cover photo.

“It’s a proper honour,” Gallagher, a lifelong City fan, told Manchester City’s City Studios. “When the guys from PUMA approached us at one of the games, I took about five seconds to agree to it. It’s the same color palette as the cover of Definitely Maybe. I think it’s unique, but it’s definitely striking, and I think it looks great.”

Gallagher continued, “When you see people represent your Club, it’s important that they look good. Definitely Maybe has never lost its magic to me. I just think it’s an amazing snapshot of what we were about. With the anniversary, I’ve been listening to it a lot more than I would ever listen to it. You know, it makes me smile. They were great times. Really, really great. I mean, it’s spawned a great football kit. So its legacy lives on.”

The club will wear the “Definitely City” kit exclusively for select European fixtures during the 2024-25 season.

The “Definitely City” collection (featuring a track jacket and pants, overshirt, bomber jacket, tee shirt, polo, retro jersey, and drill top) is available for purchase here. The collection will also be sold at City Stores at Etihad Stadium, Arndale Centre, and Rockefeller Center NYC.

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Childish Gambino Declares ‘You Can Literally Leave And Get Your Money Back’ If His Tour ‘Isn’t The Best Live Show You’ve Ever Seen’

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Donald Glover is currently focusing on his health, and thus, he has postponed his upcoming Childish Gambino tour. When The New World Tour comes back, though, he’s offering a satisfaction guarantee.

In a new Wall Street Journal interview, he said:

“I do not take it lightly that people spend hundreds of dollars to see me. I know that’s a lot of money, especially now, when everyone’s broke, everything’s too expensive. If this isn’t the best live show you’ve ever seen, after the first song you can literally leave and get your money back.”

He also spoke about having his 8-year-old song Legend sing on a new song, saying:

“He has really good pitch, and he was always interested in what I was doing. […] [He got the ball during a soccer game] and in the middle of bringing it down the field, he grabbed his chest and falls to the ground, pretending he’s dying. I remember thinking, ‘Oh, he’s a performer.’ He’s not going to be Messi. He’s an artist on some level, he values experience.

In a perfect world, I wouldn’t have my kids in the business. I don’t love the industry, it does something to people. So it was hard, but he’s really good and I was super proud of him. I wanted to share that joy with people — which is scary, because in general, when a large group of people sees something beautiful, they want to destroy it.”

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Chelsea Cutler And Jeremy Zucker Announced Their ‘Brent III’ Album Release Date, And It Begins With ‘Black & White’

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On August 22, Chelsea Cutler and Jeremy Zucker began teasing another Brent project and have continued to amp up the anticipation in the weeks since.

On Thursday morning, September 12, Cutler and Zucker made it official: Brent III will be released on November 1. “Black & White,” the first single is due out this Friday, September 13. Cutler and Zucker each shared snippets of the song on TikTok, here and here.

“Brent III: the album is yours on November 1,” Cutler and Zucker jointly posted on Instagram, along with the presumed album cover art. “When we sat down to write together again, songs just kept pouring out of us, and we knew we needed to give you everything we had.”

While this is the third installment of Brent, Brent III is Cutler and Zucker’s first collaborative LP. 2019’s Brent and 2021’s Brent II were EPs of five tracks apiece. “You Were Good To Me” from Brent is certified platinum, and “This Is How You Fall In Love” from Brent II is certified gold.

According to a press release, Brent III represents “the peak of a five-year journey between the duo as both artists and friends.”

Brent III is out 11/1 via Republic Records. Find more information here.

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Where To Stream The Emmys Nominees In The ‘Outstanding Series’ Categories

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As the Emmy Awards return this year, we can be excited about the new crop of nominees while also remembering those who have been ignored by the Television Academy. One day, Bob Odenkirk will get his moment. One day.

But until then, there are plenty of other shows worth your time that will compete for a gold statue this weekend. The three main categories — Best Drama Series, Best Comedy Series, and Best Limited Or Anthology Series — are all filled with top-notch content, but which will be the favorite?

In the limited series category, Netflix’s Baby Reindeer became one of the buzziest shows earlier this year, especially as the drama extended beyond the screen. While Fargo and True Detective are Emmy favorites, Richard Gadd’s semi-autobiographical could take the prize.

As for drama, Shogun became a massive hit earlier this year, and a second (and possibly third?) season has already been ordered by FX. While the historical drama dominated the conversation, there is always a chance that another historical drama, The Crown, could snag a final Emmy to add to the collection.

Although The Bear received a lukewarm response to season three, this weekend’s awards will be based upon the second season, which could make it the favored candidate. On the other hand, it would be great to see Reservation Dogs finally get some wider recognition, even after the show wrapped up.

If you want to make your own decisions, you can (and should) stream all the Emmy-nominated shows in the aforementioned categories. Here is where you can find them. If you start now, you might be able to finish all of The Bear before Sunday!

BEST DRAMA SERIES

The Crown: Streaming on Netflix
Fallout: Streaming on Amazon Prime
The Gilded Age: Streaming on Max
The Morning Show: Streaming on Apple TV
Mr & Mrs Smith: Streaming on Amazon Prime
Shōgun: Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
Slow Horses: Streaming on Apple TV
3 Body Problem: Streaming on Netflix

BEST COMEDY SERIES

Abbott Elementary: Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
The Bear: Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
Curb Your Enthusiasm: Streaming on Max and Hulu
Only Murders in the Building: Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
Palm Royale: Streaming on Apple TV
Reservation Dogs: Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
What We Do in the Shadows: Streaming on Hulu

BEST LIMITED OR ANTHOLOGY SERIES

Baby Reindeer: Streaming on Netflix
Fargo: Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
Lessons in Chemistry: Streaming on Apple TV
Ripley: Streaming on Netflix
True Detective: Night Country: Streaming on Max