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(SPOILERS for this week’s Rap Sh!t episode will be found below.)

Shawna and Mia are taking Miami by storm. They figured out their aesthetic, their raps are crisp, and their production is top notch thanks to help from Lamont, Mia’s baby father. In episode seven of the inaugural season of Rap Sh!t, Shawna and Mia gear up for their biggest opportunity yet: a performance at a party at James Harden’s mansion. As they prepare for that performance, we get updates on Shawna and Maurice’s budding romance as well as Mia and Lamont rekindling their relationship.

Weekly episodes of Issa Rae’s Rap Sh!t are filled with funny sh!t, wholesome sh!t, good sh!t, and odd sh!t — all in just 30-minutes. After each episode, we’ll recap each of the moments for you which you can check out below.

Wholesome Sh!t

Mia and Lamont: We’ve yet to hear what went wrong with Mia and Lamont initially, as they started the season at odds. However, with just one episode left in the season, the two are not only on better terms, but their romantic spark has returned. Episode seven concludes with a sex scene with Mia and Lamont, and at the end of it, Mia questions Lamont’s intentions. She asks if it has to do with her growing rap career, and while Lamont admits to it playing a role in things, he adds that he genuinely wants to make things work out for Mia and their daughter. This answer is met with a smile from Mia as they doze off for the night

Funny Sh!t

Mia and Lamont: Staying on the two who’ve rekindled their romance, one of the funny moments in the recent Rap Sh!t episode comes as Mia and Lamont get their daughter ready for school. As Mia sends her off, she warns Lamont not to feed her too much candy and junk food. “Don’t be having my baby eating all that candy and junk and sh*t,” she says. Lamont’s response is a quick and funny one, as he says, “Aye, it’s my baby too. I can give it to her if I want to.”

Good Sh!t

Shawna and Mia: The ladies have been working hard to move upward in their rap careers, and with two solid records under their belts, “Seduce & Scheme” and “Nann Badder,” their success is only growing by the minute. Shawna and Mia’s next task was killing a performance at James Harden’s party. They rehearsed “Seduce & Scheme” and “Nann Badder” to perform at the party, and when they took to the stage to perform the former track, Shawna and Mia absolutely bodied it. Onlookers in the crowd included Tobe Nwigwe and notable Miami agents, who were all impressed by the song and the performance. It was going well until…

Odd Sh!t

Shawna: During the second set of Shawna and Mia’s performance, Shawna decides that a freestyle would be better than a rendition of “Nann Badder.” Unbeknownst to her, there is a time limit on their set and by the time she finishes the freestyle, there’s not enough time to for her and Mia to perform “Nann Badder.” The freestyle was honestly an odd move from Shawna, especially when she and Mia rehearsed their set over and over again. Add in the fact that Shawna’s freestyle went against the duo’s style and aesthetic making for what resulted in an incohesive performance. It was also one that left Mia upset that she was pushed aside for Shawna to have her selfish moment in the spotlight.

HBO Max’s ‘Rap Sh!t’ airs on Thursdays at 9:00pm EST.

If you were conscious in the ’90s or early 2000s then you likely have a pretty good idea who Steve Irwin is. If not, then you’ve probably at the very least become familiar with his children, Bindi and Robert, who have carried on his legacy of educating the public about animals. But in 1991, Irwin was just on the cusp of becoming a household name, so getting bitten on the neck by a snake while filming his weekly segment probably wasn’t in the cards. But the snake must’ve been tired of being worn like a necklace and had other ideas.

Irwin was always known for his excitement around animal education but the normally animated Australian was oddly calm as the snake clamped down. Funnily enough, the little python decided to take a bite right after Irwin had finished telling the host that the snake wasn’t feeling threatened so he wouldn’t bite. Just as the words finished leaving his mouth the snake took his chance. You can see the realization sink into Irwin’s face just before he tells the crew in a calm tone, “You might have to cut it. He’s biting my neck.” He emphasizes, “I’m serious,” before instructing the cameraman to zoom in closer so he can get a better look to try to get the snake to release him. Thankfully the snake was nonvenomous and promptly let go of the late star’s neck.

Irwin surely was no stranger to animal bites at that point in his career, but I’m not sure there’s anything that prepares you for getting bitten on the neck while doing a television show.

Check out the video below:

When it comes to diapers, most parents face a difficult choice. On the one hand, traditional disposable diapers are terrible for the environment, and can contain chemicals that may pose serious health risks. On the other hand, parents still need diapers that actually work and are convenient to use. And most healthier, eco-friendly diaper options don’t meet those criteria.

But with all the science and technology available to us, surely somebody can figure out how to make a disposable diaper that’s safer for babies and the planet, right? Well, here’s some good news. Thanks to a company called Healthybaby, today there is a healthy and environmentally friendly diaper solution.

Shazi Visram is a mom, entrepreneur, and activist on a mission to create healthier baby products. She started Happy Family Organics back in 2003, which is one of the best-selling organic baby foods on the market. Now she’s back with Healthybaby, a company that makes sustainable, plant-based diapers, wipes, skincare, and cleaning products that are 100 percent free of toxic chemicals linked to neurological health problems.

There aren’t many companies you can feel good about supporting, especially when it comes to personal care products. But Healthybaby has social responsibility built into its DNA. It’s a certified B Corp company, demonstrating a sustained commitment to equity, the environment, economic responsibility, and corporate accountability.

All Healthybaby diapers and wipes are EWG VERIFIEDTM, OEKO-TEX, and FSC certified, which means they don’t contain chemicals that may pose health or ecotoxicity concerns, and they are sustainably produced using practices that protect the world’s forests. Healthybaby diapers also use 100 percent organic cotton, which has a significantly smaller carbon footprint than regular cotton.

In short, if you’re looking for diapers, wipes, and other skincare products that are as good for the planet as they are for your baby, you need to know about Healthybaby.

Healthybaby Monthly Diaper Bundle

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The Healthybaby Monthly Diaper Bundle comes with five packs of their signature organic cotton diapers and four packs of their 100% water and plant-based wipes, plus full access to Healthybaby’s developmental educational series, The Wow and the How: A Series to Unlock Development in Daily Life an invaluable online tool for developmental enrichment personalized based on your baby’s age. Available in sizes one to six, the organic cotton diapers are 15 percent lighter than regular diapers and magically soft and comfortable. But they still pack the performance punch you need, thanks to Healthybaby’s patented Magic Channels and Flash Dry technology. After giving these a try, you’ll wonder why you ever thought regular disposable diapers were the only option.

Healthybaby Pull-Up Style Diaper Bundle

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The Healthybaby Pull Up Style Diaper Bundle contains four packs of organic cotton pull-up style diapers and four packs of their 100% water and plant-based wipes. Designed specifically for babies who are starting to explore their world, these pull-ups are ultra soft and breathable, with a snug but comfortable elastic waist that allows your baby to move while still preventing leaks and blowouts.

Healthybaby Cloth Diaper Set

The Healthybaby Cloth Diaper Set is perfect for families interested in trying reusable diapers, a.k.a. the original environmentally-friendly diaper. Healthy Baby’s cloth diaper is a three-part system consisting of an ultra-absorbent inner layer, a waterproof outer layer, plus an optional cotton liner for extra absorbency. The Healthy Baby Cloth Diaper Set comes with one merino wool outer cover, one Oeko-Tex certified polyester outer cover, two organic cotton inner diapers, two organic cotton liners, and one zipper pouch.

Last week, Mike Lindell threw a two-day long event called the “Moment of Truth Summit,” which was, of course, dedicated to the exact opposite of the truth. Namely, Donald Trump’s “Big Lie.” Heck, Steve Bannon and Marjorie Taylor Greene were the featured guests, so that tells you everything you need to know.

However, it appears the event was not a success. But don’t take our word for it: here’s Mike Lindell admitting that it barely generated any attention. Although, the MyPillow CEO stops short of realizing that maybe it’s because people are tired of hearing crazed conspiracy theories because he immediately launches into a brand new one: Big Tech “suppressed” him, you guys.

Via Ron Filipkowski on Twitter:

We had Google, Google, Yahoo, Bing, Duck Duck, all the search engines worked against us there. I bought ad words on every single one of them platforms so that if you put in ‘Moment of Truth Summit’ or ‘Mike Lindell’s event,’ an ad wouldv’e came up. So it would’ve been the first one telling you where to go there and all these things. This happened back when I did Absolute Proof: The Movie, Google and all of them took away my ability to buy those ads. I expected to come in this morning and have $200,000 in bills from all of them ad words, everyone talking about it and sprading the word.

Less than $100, everybody. What they did is totally suppressed these events and this ad word. I’m here live on Facebook, there’s only 300 people there. They’ve suppressed Facebook.

As for who would be mad about not having to pay a $200,000 bill, well… Lindell has repeatedly bragged about how much money he’s dumped into his election fraud crusade. According to the last figure he’s floated, Lindell has dropped at least $30 million into unsuccessfully proving that Trump actually won the 2020 election.

(Via Ron Filipkowski on Twitter)

Henry Selick is four for four when it comes to Certified Good Movies. The stop-motion animation legend directed The Nightmare Before Christmas, James and the Giant Peach, Monkeybone (misunderstood at the time, but a cult favorite now), and Coraline, which came out in 2009. Selick has been quiet since then — stop-motion takes awhile! — but he’ll attempt to go five for five when his next feature hits Netflix this Halloween.

Wendell & Wild follows two scheming demon brothers, voiced by Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele (Key and Peele reunion!), who “enlist the help of a troubled 13-year-old teenager to summon them into the Land of the Living,” according to Collider. “But when Kat Elliot, the aforementioned teen, voiced by Lyric Ross, has a high asking price in return, the two demonic siblings soon embark on a bizarre, brazen, and hilarious adventure that should prove to be a hell of a good time.” Wendell & Wild sounds creepy and cute, a Selick speciality, not unlike The Nightmare Before Christmas and Coraline.

Would he ever consider making a sequel to either film?

“People have always wanted a sequel for Nightmare and Coraline,” Selick told Screenrant. “If there’s a good story, it might be worth doing. But too frequently, sequels are just a remake of the first film with some mild changes.”

This is the correct answer. The Nightmare Before Christmas 2 and/or Coraline 2 could be good, but it’s more exciting for Selick to make movies based on original ideas instead of sequels. Hot Topic will be just fine without new Jack Skellington merchandise.

Wendell & Wild comes to Netflix on October 28.

(Via Collider and Screenrant)

Lawrence O’Donnell does not have many kind things to say about Lindsey Graham. And on Monday night, the MSNBC host did not hold back when the conversation turned to the South Carolina senator, who made a dark prediction over the weekend when he issued what seemed to be both a warning and a threat that “if there is a prosecution of Donald Trump for mishandling classified information after the Clinton debacle … there will be riots in the street.” It was this ominous statement that led O’Donnell to make a painfully unflattering comparison between Graham and Nazi sympathizer Vidkun Quisling.

As Raw Story reports, O’Donnell did not mince words on Monday night, when he described Graham as hitting “rock bottom.” And while he noted that the term is usually used to describe an alcoholic who needs to find their way to sobriety, O’Donnell says that “there is no cure for what has sunk Lindsey Graham to his own, very dangerous rock bottom,” which the commentator sees as an unprecedented act.

Senator Lindsey Graham did what no senator in our lifetimes has done. Senator Lindsey Graham said something this weekend that you’ve never heard another United States senator say. Lindsey Graham said something that no other senator has ever said in the history of the United States Senate. Lindsey Graham actually said: If you prosecute a friend of mine, there will be riots in the streets. Those were his words.

The sad part, as O’Donnell noted, is that the friend Graham was referring to was Trump, who the host described as “an actual friend to no one, as Lindsey Graham so tragically knows.”

In fact, Graham was once one of Trump’s fiercest critics. Ahead of the 2016 presidential election, the senator urged his fellow Republicans to steer clear of the reality show real estate developer. In a 2015 interview with CNN, Graham poked fun at Trump’s political slogan by noting that the best way to make America great again was by telling “Donald Trump to go to hell.” He went on to describe the future president as a “a race-baiting, xenophobic, religious bigot,” and stated that “He doesn’t represent my party.”

Fast forward to January 6, 2021: In the wake of the insurrection, Graham was caught on tape criticizing Trump and praising Joe Biden. When asked about his thought-to-be-private comments, Graham had the audacity to say he was “wrong.”

To O’Donnell, Graham’s actions make him worse than a traitor — they make him what Winston Churchill would have called a “Quisling,” a reference Vidkun Quisling, a Norwegian military officer who conspired with the Nazis during World War II to promote fascism to his soldiers and people.

“The big difference and important difference between Lindsey Graham and Norway’s original Quisling is that Vidkun Quisling was a fascist long before the Nazis invaded his country,” O’Donnell said. “When Quisling was collaborating with the Nazis, he was a true believer. Would that Winston Churchill were still with us so we could prevail upon his wisdom to judge for us which is worse. Quisling the true believer or Lindsey Graham, the Quisling.”

You can watch O’Donnell’s full comments above.

(Via Raw Story)

Netflix is no stranger to backlash, in fact, the streamer thrives on it! The latest controversy involves the hit scammer show, Inventing Anna, but, surprisingly, the fallout is not from notorious grifter Anna Delvey, the show’s main protagonist.

The series follows a dramatized version of Delvey’s various scamming antics, including a very real trip that was funded by her friend Rachel Williams, a former Vanity Fair editor. Williams was forced to use her own credit cards while vacationing in Morocco with Devley, who posed as a rich heiress and allegedly conned Willaims out of nearly $62,000 for the trip.

Williams is unhappy with how she was portrayed in the series, and played by actress Kaite Lowes. Williams is filing a defamation case, claiming that her character came off as “greedy” despite the fact that the show is a little ambiguous about what is true and what is false when it comes to Delvey.

The lawsuit claims that “Netflix made a deliberate decision for dramatic purposes to show Williams doing or saying things in the Series which portray her as a greedy, snobbish, disloyal, dishonest, cowardly, manipulative and opportunistic person.” Williams had previously sold the rights to her story to HBO after writing a successful book about the ordeal, which took place in 2017.

Williams hopes to clear her name, though the damage is probably already done: the series debuted in February and snagged two Emmy noms. “The Series has been viewed by millions of people around the world, and as a result of Netflix’s false portrayal of her as a despicable person, she has been subjected to a torrent of online abuse which have caused her personal humiliation, distress, and anguish, as well as damages to her earnings and/or potential earnings,” the complaint reads, citing the fact that Netflix used her real name and distinguishing traits in the series, which allegedly do not reflect Williams as a person.

What would Anna Delvey think of all this? She’s busy putting on VIP art shows and pushing her NFTs from jail, so she’ll probably be fine.

(Via Deadline)

It sounds like Donald Trump will have to foot the bill for his bad behavior with his own money for once.

Currently, the twice-impeached president is in hot water with the FBI and the Department of Justice for lying about the boxes on boxes of top-secret documents he stowed away in his Florida mega-mansion/private resort club. Typically, an outgoing president turns over all classified material to the National Archives to be cataloged. It’s what literally every Commander-in-Chief before Trump has done, but this right-wing despot decided to swipe a few files on his way out and ship them down to Mar-a-Lago for some reason. Now, he’s facing a government-backed investigation that could have far-reaching consequences. And, unfortunately, his friends at the Republican National Committee aren’t paying his tab.

According to a report from Politico, the RNC is not paying for any legal fees related to the FBI search case. That’s a big deal because most of Trump’s past legal battles, including his fight against New York Attorney General Tish James’ investigation into his private businesses, were financed by the Republican Party. The RNC did warn they’d stop paying Trump’s legal bills if he decided to start a third party and run for president in 2024 — something he apparently threatened to do soon after leaving office — but now it seems they’re cutting financial ties earlier than planned. And it couldn’t come at a worse time for Trump who just hired Chris Kise, a former Florida solicitor general, to represent him in the criminal investigation.

Maybe this is all a sign that Ann Coulter is right about Trump being “done.”

(Via Politico)

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 Julia Jacklin, The National, Bon Iver, Stella Donnelly, and more.

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Julia Jacklin — Pre-Pleasure

When Australian songwriter Julia Jacklin began working on her third studio album Pre-Pleasure, she was on a quest to stop feeling like she needed to work on all the aspects of her life, and simply enjoy them. This realization is weaved through her 10-track LP, a witty and fun album that explores pleasure, boundaries, and the art of finally living in the moment.

Stella Donnelly — Flood

Stella Donnelly is another Australian indie rocker who shared a full-length project this week. Her sophomore LP Flood follows her acclaimed 2019 debut, furthering her brand of conversational and jaunty music. The 11-track album include a mix of hooky and vulnerable indie tunes, proving her breakout stardom is more than justified.

Giant Waste Of Man — Biographer

LA-based group Giant Waste Of Man share their monumental LP Biographer. The atmospheric 12-track album expertly combines wistful ’90s indie and early aughts emo influences while making sure to sprinkle in some killer guitar riffs.

Elissa Mielke — Mouse

After making a name for herself with her 2021 debut EP, heart-tugging Canadian songwriter Elissa Mielke releases the five-song EP Mouse. Featuring swelling, sweet harmonies, vulnerable lyrics, and Mielke’s room-filling vocals, Mouse showcases the musician’s delightful, ballad-like songwriting.

Arctic Monkeys — “There Better Be A Mirrorball”

Arctic Monkeys have been touring across Europe, teasing new music live after officially announcing their upcoming album The Car. Though the album announcement originally arrived without official music, the UK band have finally given fans a taste of what’s in store with the loungy single “There Better Be A Mirrorball.” The song starts off slow with a languid piano, clearly still inspired by their suave sixth album Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino. Eventually, Alex Turner’s sensual lyrical delivery croons a wistful love song.

The National — “Weird Goodbyes” Feat. Bon Iver

Members of The National have kind of been doing their own thing lately; Aaron Dessner kick-started his producing career with some Grammy-winning work with Taylor Swift, and Matt Berninger released a solo LP. But since The National are currently on tour, the band shared a new single, the Bon Iver collaboration “Weird Goodbyes.” The song is coupled by a gentle, rolling beat, as Berninger sings about letting go of the past and moving on, only to be overwhelmed by second thoughts.

Whitney — “Memory”

Whitney have been steadily rolling out pairs of dance-leaning singles ahead of their upcoming album, Spark. Their latest song, “Memory,” features pleasant piano keys and charming vocals, continuing the band’s signature upbeat instrumentals while hearkening back to hits off their 2016 debut LP.

Wild Pink — “Hold My Hand” Feat. Julien Baker

After sharing the title track to the upcoming album ILYSM, Wild Pink teams up with fellow indie songwriter Julien Baker for the tender track “Hold My Hand.” Quiet and pastoral, the song features whispered vocals and elegant piano arrangements and points to what’s expected to be another rich, evocative release from the indie group. “I wrote that song right after my first surgery, about lying on the operating table where a member of the surgical team held my hand right before I went under,” lead singer John Ross said.

Tegan And Sara — “Faded Like A Feeling”

Tegan And Sara have quite a lot going on right now. They’re gearing up for a TV show about their lives, rolling out a new album, and Sara even just became a first-time mom. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have new music to share. The sister duo’s new track “Faded Like A Feeling” continues their ballad-like catalog and further previews the album Crybaby, which is set to arrive in late October.

Magdalena Bay — “All You Do”

After making their well-received debut album Mercurial World last year, indie pop duo Magdalena Bay are readying the deluxe release, including the new track “All You Do.” More minimal than the songs on the original album, “All You Do” is a cinematic and laid-back taste of the duo’s captivating music.

Tenci — “Two Cups”

Chicago-based band Tenci won over hearts with their 2020 debut indie folk album My Heart Is An Open Field, and they’re now preparing the release of their sophomore effort, A Swollen River, A Well Overflowing. Their new track “Two Cups” will surely win over fans of artists like Buck Meek and Friendship, with lead singer Jess Shoman’s warbling lyrical delivery layered over an electrifying array of fuzzy guitars.

Djo — “Figure You Out”

Djo, the musical project of actor/musician Joe Keery, is back with another vibrant track ahead of his upcoming album Decide. The song, titled “Figure You Out,” boasts a silky smooth production and atmospheric, 80s-inspired synths which points to an all-around vintage-inspired LP.