Maluma is going back to his roots in his new music video for “Junio” that was released today (September 30). The Colombian superstar tries to win over the woman of his dreams in his hometown of Medellín.
“Junio” marks Maluma’s first new single since the release of his album The Love & Sex Tape in June. While that LP was a reggaeton-filled romp, he taps into a more pop-driven sound for “Junio.” In the sunny love song, Maluma uses Colombian slang to serenade his love interest. “Qué chimba que fueras mi novia,” he sings, which translates to, “How awesome would it be if you were my girlfriend.”
Maluma is not just embracing his Colombian roots in the song but also in the “Junio” video. He returned to Medellín and co-directed it alongside César “Tes” Pimienta and Juan Felipe Zuleta. Maluma’s own Royalty Films also produced the scenic visual that highlights the beauty of his hometown. His love interest turns out to be deaf, which explains why she was missing all his flirtatious cues. Once that’s figured out, they share a romantic dance under the night sky.
Maluma also performed “Junio” at the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards last night. He brought Medellín to Miami with his swoon-worthy performance. After a bump-and-grind moment on the stage, he shared a kiss with his girlfriend Susana Gómez.
Last Friday, Maluma launched the fall collection of his fashion line Royalty by Maluma. He designed the outfits for men and women in a partnership with Reunited Clothing. The fall collection is now available in Macy’s stores and on the Macy’s website.
Lizzo made Sasha Flute proud. The classically trained flutist has remained loyal to her trusty flute named after Beyoncé’s alter ego, Sasha Fierce, but the flute bragged to its 317,000 Instagram followers about Lizzo playing former US president James Madison’s 200-year-old crystal flute at the Library of Congress’s Great Hall earlier this week.
Carla Hayden, the first-ever Black woman (the first non-white man, really) to be sworn in as the Librarian of Congress, tweeted at Lizzo last Friday (September 23) ahead of Lizzo’s headlining Special star’s tour stop in DC, inviting her to visit the Library of Congress and its 1,800 flutes — the largest in the world. “IM COMING CARLA! AND IM PLAYIN THAT CRYSTAL FLUTE!!!!!” Lizzo responded.
Madison served as the fourth-ever President of the United States from 1809-17. According to The Guardian, the crystal flute in question was customized in 1813 for Madison by French watchmaker and mechanic Claude Laurent ahead of Madison’s second inauguration.
Lizzo kept the historical moment going on stage at DC’s Capitol One Arena, where she played a few notes on Madison’s crystal flute while twerking and fully geeking out.
“It’s crystal. It’s like playing out of a wine glass, b*tch, so be patient,” she told her adoring audience in a video posted to Instagram. “B*tch, I just twerked and played James Madison’s crystal flute from the 1800s! We just made history tonight! Thank you to the Library of Congress for preserving our history and making history freaking cool. History is freaking cool, you guys!”
Lizzo couldn’t help but double-post about it, noting that she’s “the first & only person to play this presidential crystal flute” that is “literally an heirloom.”
Lizzo’s affinity for flutes also went viral in May for playing a $55,000 flute on the Met Gala red carpet. And the recent Emmy winner has had plenty to celebrate in the months since. Special, her first album in three years, dropped in July, the same month that lead single “About Damn Time” peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It is her second-ever No. 1 single behind 2019’s “Truth Hurts.”
The Special tour kicked off on September 23 at FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Florida, and hit Tampa before dazzling in DC. Lizzo’s next show is tonight (September 30) at Boston’s TD Garden. See her remaining tour schedule below.
09/30 — Boston @ TD Garden
10/02 — New York City @ Madison Square Garden
10/06 — Detroit @ Little Caesars Arena
10/07 — Toronto @ Scotiabank Arena
10/11 — St. Paul, Minn. @ Xcel Energy Arena
10/14 — Kansas City, Mo. @ T-Mobile Center
10/16 — Chicago @ United Center
10/18 — Indianapolis, Ind. @ Gainbridge Fieldhouse
10/20 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
10/22 — Atlanta @ State Farm Arena
10/23 — Nashville @ Bridgestone Arena
10/25 — Austin, Texas @Moody Center
10/26 — Houston @ Toyota Center
10/28 — Dallas @ American Airlines Center
10/31 — Denver @ Ball Arena
11/02 — Salt Lake City, Utah @ Vivint Arena
11/04 — Portland, Ore. @ Moda Center
11/07 — Vancouver @ Rogers Arena
11/09 — Seattle @ Climate Pledge Arena
11/12 — San Francisco @ Chase Center
11/18 — Los Angeles @ Kia Forum
Garrison Brothers Cowboy Bourbon has only been around for about for eight years, but it’s already one of the most beloved and sought-after bottle drops on the yearly bourbon calendar. Folks line up overnight to grab one of the only 1,000 bottles released at the Hye, Texas distillery, which happened last weekend. Naturally, every bottle was gone as quickly as people could file into the distillery after the gates opened.
If you happened to miss that bottle launch, don’t worry, you’re still in luck. This year, 8,600 bottles are being released on October 1st, which means that it’s high time for a bottle review.
Before we dive into what’s actually in this bottle and how to buy it (I’ll cover that below too), let’s look at where this whiskey is made. Garrison Brothers Distillery is set amongst the old oaks, Texas Longhorn cows, coyotes, and scrub of Texas Hill Country. The grains the distillery pulls for their mash are all locally grown in Texas and include sweeter, food-grade white corn (most bourbon is made with yellow corn). Moreover, the water used in every step of the process is collected rainwater that’s stored all over the 60+ acre property. Long mashing (boiling grains to extract sugars), longer fermentation (letting yeasts turn those sugars into alcohol/beer), and low-and-slow antique still distillation all add to the terroir of Texas present in the juice made in Hye.
Then there’s the aging that’s done on-site as well. Most Garrison Brothers’ bourbons are rested in standard 53-gallon barrels (Cowboy Bourbon actually isn’t but I’ll get into that below) and stored in a “palletized” system. That means the barrels are stacked on pallets on their heads and then stacked three or four pallets high in a barrel house (this is largely for easier access to barrels as they age).
Finally, the weather in Hye can range from below 50 degrees at night to above 100 during the day in a single 24-hour period. That temperature swing means the barrels are constantly expanding and contracting a lot, which then means that the juice in those barrels is in contact with the wood way more than, say, Scotland where the weather is far milder and has far less of a temperature swing. That, in turn, means that there’s just more of those wood sugars going into the whiskey more quickly and deeply, which means that you need an expert master distiller at the helm to make sure things aren’t overcooked. Luckily, Donnis Todd is just that expert for Garrison Brothers and cares deeply about every step of this process.
All of that adds up to make Garrison (and several other Texas whiskeys) extremely unique and very much driven by being made in Texas. In short, it’s not just a gimmick, Texas whiskey really is its own thing from top to bottom.
Okay, let’s get into what’s in this year’s Cowboy Bourbon bottle!
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Cowboy Bourbon is Garrison Brother’s signature bottle of whiskey. This year’s release was made from 118 hand-selected 25-gallon barrels, aged between eight and nine years. Master Distiller Donnis Todd went through all of their small-format barrels over the course of the year to find a dozen or so that he thought met the high standards of Cowboy Bourbon without filtering or cutting with water. That makes this a very as-is representation of what makes Garrison Bros. special.
The Bottle:
The bottle is a classic large format whiskey bottle. It’s dipped in hot wax to seal and comes in a plush wooden box. Overall, this has a great presentation that works both as a bar cart centerpiece and as a great gift.
Tasting Notes:
The nose opens with a rush of sharp cinnamon bark wrapped up with old saddle leather, freshly fried apple fritters, walnuts, old cedar bark braids twisted up with dried wild sage, and a hint of dried yellow mustard flowers with an underlying sense of maple syrup over pecan waffles. The palate leans into the spice with a hint of allspice and ginger next to apple pie filling with walnuts, brandy-soaked raisins, and plenty of brown sugar next, next to spiced Christmas cake dipped in dark chocolate sauce.
The end takes its time and meanders through salted caramel, stewed plums with star anise and sharp cinnamon, a hint of vanilla Dr. Pepper, and a mild sense of chocolate-cinnamon-spiced chewing tobacco buzziness with a warming Texas hug that’s part Hot Tamales and part chili-spiced green tea.
This felt like a journey through an old rickhouse that had a cake and candy shop in it. It was heavy and hot yet somehow soft and almost light on the palate. It was nuanced but never overwrought or exhausting. It’s perfectly balanced.
Bottom Line:
I really like this neat, but it’s a lot (especially for a beginner palate). I’d recommend taking your time with a little water to let it bloom in the glass. The creaminess of the dark chocolate and vanilla really amp up. It also shines over a single rock; the creaminess pops alongside an almost bitter espresso and an old oak stave note comes into play.
Ranking:
95/100: This is a damn near perfect whiskey. It’s hot though and you can feel that heat (with purpose) which is all that’s holding it back from a perfect score.
Where To Buy:
8,600 bottles will be released across the U.S. in 42 states. The suggested retail price is $249.99. Check-in with your local liquor store to find out if they stock it before October 1st.
The only thing scarier than a horde of zombies? Network notes. The Walking Dead returns this weekend for its final eight episodes, with the series finale coming on November 20. Deaths are inevitable because, well, have you seen The Walking Dead? There’s a lot of death. Also, the episode is titled “Rest in Peace.” Somehow, they’ll find a way to bring back Glenn, kill him for a second time, and break our hearts again.
In an interview with Radio Times, showrunner Angela Kang discussed the final season, including how “our intended final scene is not the final scene anymore,” she said. “I won’t go into that now, so early in the process, but sometimes, even after you’ve shot things, it changes in the post-production process. It’s a living work, as we go.”
Kang said she and her writers “are responsible for trying to map out the story and come up with a pitch for it, but then – with any show, but especially a show like this – there’s a lot of people that are gonna look at what you’re doing.” That includes the producers, the studio, and the network, as well as the cast.
It’s unclear whether the original final scene will appear elsewhere in the episode — or whether, say, AMC wanted it removed entirely — but “let’s just say that things changed,” Kang teased. The 17-or-so spinoffs in production might have something to do with it, too.
During a recent profile in The Guardian, Paramore spoke about the band’s upcoming album This Is Why, which arrives in early 2023. Along with discussing everything from the album’s influences to why the band took a break following their last record in 2017, the profile also confirms that lead singer Hayley Williams and guitarist Taylor York are dating.
The profile notes that the members “regard each other with a sort of fond awe,” before elaborating that Williams and York “confirmed rumours that they are dating, but declined to comment further.”
Williams had previously been married to New Found Glory’s Chad Gilbert before announcing their divorce in 2017. Paramore fans had began speculating a relationship between York and Williams in 2020, as she released certain solo songs that seemed to allude to it.
The closing track on Williams’ debut solo album, “Crystal Clear” ends with the line, “Friends or lovers / (Clear) Won’t give into the fear.” Geniusnotes it as another love song, before connecting it to her other speculative track.
“Taken,” which also appears on her album Petals For Armor, very clearly confirms that Williams was dating, but didn’t reveal who. “It’s easy to see how people stop believing / ‘Cause everyone I know’s got a broken heart / And though I’m still picking up my pieces / He makes me wanna give it another shot,” she sings.
Check out a few Paramore fan reactions about Williams and York below.
PARAMORE’S HAYLEY WILLIAMS AND TAYLOR YORK FINALLY CONFIRMED DATING RUMORS CONSIDERING THEY KIND OF ALREADY DID 2 YEARS AGO WHEN HAYLEY STATED IN A POST THAT TAYLOR SECRETLY RECORDED HAYLEY’S GRANDFATHER’S SONG ‘FRIENDS OR LOVERS’ AND PUT IT FOR HER SOLO ALBUM PETALS FOR ARMOR pic.twitter.com/UerMuuekx7
On Tuesday, Perry Greene — Marjorie Taylor Greene’s presumably better half for more than a quarter-century — filed for divorce. In papers filed with the court, Greene stated that the couple had been separated for quite some time and that their marriage of 27 years was “irretrievably broken,” which sounds way harsher than the typical “irreconcilable differences” excuse. While some people were shocked to hear the news, Jimmy Kimmel was not.
On Thursday, he announced the kooky Georgia congresswoman’s newly-single status, and posited what he believes was the final straw in their union:
One of Trump’s most loyal MAGA maggots is congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene — she’s getting divorced. Her husband, Perry Greene, filed for divorce yesterday after 27 years. His original sentence was 30 years, but the judge shaved three years off for good behavior.
In the space where he had to state the reason for divorce, he wrote: ‘I am married to Marjorie Taylor Greene.’
Marge, meanwhile, seems to be taking the divorce in relative stride. On the same day her soon-to-be ex filed for divorce, she was complaining about the media mischaracterizing her hog hunting contest.
.@HuffPost I demand you change this headline and your lies about me immediately.
Your freedom of press is not freedom to lie about me.
I NEVER said anything like this and did NOT call for violence on Democrats.
Bad Bunny was the big winner last night (September 29) at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. The Puerto Rican superstar won the most awards of the night followed by Farruko and Karol G.
Bad Bunny was the most-nominated artist at this year’s Billboard Latin Music Awards. He received 23 nominations across 13 categories for his chart-topping album Un Verano Sin Ti. Though he wasn’t in attendance last night, he ended up winning nine awards, including Artist Of The Year, Tour Of The Year, and Top Latin Album Of The Year.
Puerto Rican singer Farruko followed Bad Bunny with four wins. He scored a big hit last year with the guaracha-infused “Pepas.” Farruko’s wins included Hot Latin Song Of The Year and Sales Song Of The Year. Colombian superstar Karol G won three awards, including Hot Latin Songs Artist Of The Year — Female and Top Latin Albums Artist Of the Year — Female.
Among the memorable performances, Colombian singer Manuel Turizo sang his global top 10 hit “La Bachata.” Earlier this month, Coldplayinvited him to sing the song at their concert in Bogotá, Colombia. Turizo serenaded the audience with a sweet performance of his heartbreak anthem.
After being honored with the Spirit Of Hope Award for her philanthropic work, Christina Aguilera sang her ranchera ballad “La Reina” for the first time. She sounded incredible as she tapped into the song’s empowering message that a king isn’t a king without his queen. The performance comes on the heels of her new EP La Luz dropping today with the song “No Es Que Te Extrañe” that might be about her estranged father.
The most unique performance of the night belonged to Puerto Rican singer Elvis Crespo. Bad Bunny pulled inspiration from Crespo’s music video for “Suavemente” for his own retro video for “Neverita.” Crespo paid homage to Bad Bunny by performing “Neverita” in a special medley with “Suavemente.”
Coldplay is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
We regret to inform you that the celebs are at it again. Last year, there was a rash of celebrities who, like most people, were going stir crazy from the pandemic and over-sharing weird quirks about their lives. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher were at the forefront of that craze by revealing that they rarely bathe their kids or themselves, and now, they’re back with another doozy.
While promoting her new movie, Luckiest Girl Alive, Kunis revealed that she and Kutcher don’t believe in closing doors to rooms at their house, and that includes while going to the bathroom. Via E! News:
“It’s just one of those where, for better or for worse, as a family and the kids have all kind of embodied bodily function as a very standard norm.”
Now, if this comes as a shock to you, just know it was once a surprise to Mila, too. She noted, “I’d never thought that I would be the person that was able to go to the bathroom with the door open.”
According to Kunis, she gave up on bathroom privacy thanks to everyone in the house not caring that she was, uh, doing her business. Instead of setting boundaries and telling her family to give her a freaking minute, Kunis just accepted her new openly pooping lifestyle. “I was like, ‘Oh, forget it. Just keep the door open,’” she told E! News.
LCD Soundsystem has returned with their first new song in five years, “New Body Rhumba.” It comes from the soundtrack for White Noise, a Noah Baumbach-directed film based on the book by Don DeLillo and starring Adam Driver and Greta Gerwig.
“New Body Rhumba” is spunky and idiosyncratic off the bat, retaining the signature chaotic LCD Soundsystem sound that fans love them for. The personality only strengthens throughout the seven minutes — it doesn’t feel long, in fact, it’s over before you know it.
Back in March, LCD Soundsystem leader James Murphy took to Facebook to share an update with fans, explaining they don’t want to have to worry about enduring press cycles. “…[T]here’s a thing with tour, also, where you invest so much time, energy, and cost into ‘getting ready’ that you wind up touring for ages just to make it worthwhile… then you need a big break again,” Murphy said. “Then you are reluctant to start all over again. It’s a cycle. We really wanted to stop living like that, so We talked about just playing some shows in New York, since most of us live here, and not making it too big of a deal.”
The lineups have so far been unveiled for shows in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Worth/Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC. The trek will begin November 29 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, with Harlow, Black Eyed Peas, Khalid, Lauv, Ava Max, Lewis Capaldi, Lauren Spencer-Smith, Jax, and Nicky Youre taking the stage.
Macklemore is expected to join the lineup in Chicago on December 5, and The Kid LAROI joining the party in Boston on December 11. Puth and Sam Smith are among performers in Philadelphia on December 12 and DC on December 13, and Anitta will rock in Miami on December 18.
Last year’s Jingle Ball ended with a thud. The last stop of the tour was canceled out of precaution for the then-spreading Omicron variant, following individual COVID-related cancellations by Doja Cat and Lil Nas X. The 2020 Jingle Ball was held virtually.
See the 2022 Jingle Ball dates below. Tickets will go on public sale next Friday (October 7) here.
11/29 — Ft. Worth/Dallas @ Dickies Arena
12/02 — Los Angeles @ The Kia Forum
12/05 — Chicago @ Allstate Arena
12/06 — Detroit @ Little Caesars Arena
12/11 — Boston @ TD Garden
12/12 — Philadelphia @ Wells Fargo Center
12/13 — Washington, DC @ Capitol One Arena
12/15 — Atlanta @ State Farm Arena
12/18 — Miami/Ft. Lauderdale @ FLA Live Arena
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
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