Top Dawg Entertainment’s first female rapper is about to drop her first EP. Doechii announced the title and release date for her debut EP yesterday, revealing that She/Her/Black B*tch arrives on Friday, August 5, following the release of singles “Persuasive,” “Crazy,” and “B*tch I’m Nice,” as well as the remix of “Persuasive” featuring SZA.
But the thing that might be working to her advantage most is how hip-hop fans are newly (re)embracing house music as a popular production style thanks to newly released projects from the likes of Drake and Beyonce. While Doechii was just one artist in a long lineage of contemporary rappers who’ve blended rap with dance genres (see: Vince Staples, Duckwrth, Leikeli47, IDK, Channel Tres, and Azealia Banks), those artists have begun to receive renewed and increased attention now that it’s “cool” to rock with house and techno.
The fact that Doechii is no slouch on the mic and has a burgeoning following thanks to older viral tracks like “Yuck Blucky Fruitcake” only gives her more of an advantage as the summer of house heats up. She/Her/Black B*tch just might prove that on 8/5. You can pre-save it here.
Australian outlet 7NEWS reports that Dev Patel helped break up a knife in Adelaide, Australia, where he lives with his girlfriend. “Emergency services had been called to the area following reports of a man and woman fighting in the street. The couple continued fighting inside a nearby service station where witnesses attempted to break up the fight. The woman then allegedly stabbed the man in the chest,” the article reads.
Patel “acted on his natural instinct to try and de-escalate the situation and break up the fight,” a representative for the Oscar-nominated actor said, and he and his friends were “successful in doing so, and they remained on site to ensure that the police and eventually the ambulance arrived.” Someone has clearly played Knifey Spooney before.
The representative added:
“This specific incident highlights a larger systemic issue of marginalized members of society not being treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. The hope is that the same level of media attention this story is receiving (solely because Dev, as a famous person, was involved) can be a catalyst for lawmakers to be compassionate in determining long-term solutions to help not only the individuals who were involved but the community at large.”
The suspect was arrested on the scene, while the victim is expected to survive.
All of that came to fruition in the above clip, in which Amber Ruffin’s crew lost to the Boyz, who then proceeded to blow their Fast Money opportunity in terrifyingly hilarious fashion. And, as is often the case, Harvey let the Boyz know exactly how badly they messed up.
Our first contestant, Wanya, actually does pretty well in his Fast Money round. Though there was one potentially fatal flaw: he did answer “July” when asked to name a month that has five letters in it. If you’re comprehending this paragraph, you know that “July” has four letters in it, not five. But even with the zero on that last answer, he took a cool 130 points into the second half of the contest. And you only need 200 to win, so the Men are more than halfway there.
“You smarter than me, Shawn,” Wanya says as his partner reappears on stage. “You smarter than me.”
And then disaster strikes.
Things go pretty well, more or less, until that final question comes up once more. Name a month with five letters in it.
“August,” Shawn says after a moment’s incorrect thought.
The audience actually laughs a bit, and Shawn realizes soon enough that he made a big mistake here.
“He’s not smarter than me, Steve!” Wanya yells. “He’s not smarter than me!”
Oh, but the worst was yet to come. Because while the first four answers were once again pretty solid, the Boyz were short of their goal by nine as the penultimate answer came across the board. What’s something people put on top of oatmeal? As it turns out, in the opinion of 100 people surveyed, they can’t believe it’s not butter.
It’s worth watching the full clip for Harvey’s rant before “August” comes up, as this is truly where the longtime host shines. But if you can’t watch it, for some reason, here’s a brief summary in three images.
The final season of Better Call Saulhas had a wide variety of guest stars, including the legendary Carol Burnett and the Cinnabon-loving Jim O’Heir. While some were announced beforehand, others have just given viewers some delightful jumpscares on screen, like this week’s guest star, Devin Ratray AKA Kevin McAllister’s oldest brother and tormentor Buzz from Home Alone.
Slippin’ Jimmy also made his return to scamming various rich city-dwellers, which just so happened to include Ratray’s character, Alfred. In this specific scenario, Jimmy/Saul/Gene creates an elaborate scheme to steal credit card information from well-off strangers he meets in a bar. Jimmy and Alfred spend a fabulous evening together, doing karaoke and magic tricks before Alfred sets fire to Jimmy’s jacket and is whisked away in a meticulously placed cab, driven by Jimmy’s buddy (kinda?) Jeff. So a normal night in Nebraska.
Ratray’s cameo isn’t surprising once you learn that he starred alongside Bob Odenkirk in a movie titled Nebraska, which just so happens to be where the episode takes place. Perhaps it is a small place after all, and they will find Kim Wexler hanging out at the mall eating some soft pretzels.
This obviously wasn’t the major cameo of the night, which goes to Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, who reprised their roles as Walt and Jesse in a flashback to Breaking Bad’s second season. Though by the way they looked, you could easily tell that several years had passed. But it’s the thought that counts!
It was only a matter of time. With big-name artists like Drake and Beyonce (and emerging acts like Doechii and Leikeli47) sparking interest in dance music among hip-hop and R&B fans, Canadian dance maestro Kaytranada had to be planning his own comeback to take advantage. After both superstars released their respective dance efforts on the same weekend (Honestly, Nevermind and “Break My Soul“), Kay’s name trended on Twitter as fans wondered whether he had something new in the works.
Today, he made his highly-anticipated return with the help of another Black genre revivalist, Anderson .Paak, whose soulful sensibilities offer the perfect pairing for the nu-disco grooves of “Twin Flame.” In the song’s accompanying video, the two artists host a retro-futuristic rave with fashions right out of late ’90s sci-fi as they hold court above a packed dance floor.
Kaytranada’s last album, Bubba, came out in 2019, pre-pandemic, and was lavished with critical praise and awards including the Grammy for Best Dance/Electronic Album and the Juno for Dance Recording Of The Year. Since then, he’s sprinkled his influence throughout the music world, dropping the Intimidated EP in 2021 and connecting with DMV rapper IDK earlier this year for Simple. Meanwhile, Anderson .Paak is fresh off of the funk homage group project Silk Sonic with Bruno Mars, on which they saluted ’70s and ’80s Black dad favorites like Con Funk Shun, The Gap Band, Isley Brothers, and Frankie Beverly and Maze.
Watch the video for “Twin Flame” above and stay tuned for more from Kaytranada, who’s currently touring the US and Canada alongside The Weeknd. Check out the dates for that below.
8/4 – Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium*
8/6 – Miami, FL @ Hard Rock Stadium*
8/7 – Seattle, WA @ Day Trip Festival
8/18 – Denver, CO @ Empower Field at Mile High*
8/20 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium*
8/23 – Vancouver, BC @ BC Place*
8/27 -28 – Pasadena, CA @ This Ain’t No Picnic
8/30 – Phoenix, AZ @ State Farm Stadium*
9/2 – Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium*
9/3 – Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium*
9/4 – Chicago, IL @ North Coast Festival
9/8 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Mirage [SOLD OUT]
9/9 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Mirage [SOLD OUT]
9/22 – Toronto, CA @ Rogers Centre*
9/24 – San Francisco, CA @ Portola Music Festival
After effectively riling up the audience with nostalgic hits, Green Day‘s Billie Joe Armstrong took a moment during the band’s headlining Lollapalooza set to reflect on how much the festival has meant to him over the years. To a sea of tens of thousands of screaming fans spanning generations, Armstrong said attending an early iteration of the then-traveling festival gave small-town kids like him a chance to see all their favorite bands in one place. It affirmed his decision to start Green Day, who got their first chance to play the festival only a few years later in 1994.
Lollapalooza has changed a lot since its early, traveling days. Now a massive event that beckons nearly 400,000 people through its gates every year, Lollapalooza has found a permanent home in Chicago’s downtown Grant Park. With a 360-degree view of the dazzling city skyline, eight stages with minimal sound bleed, and thoughtful amenities, Lollapalooza is an example of a big city festival done right.
Lollapalooza’s lineup has also evolved a lot since the ’90s, but this year’s bill paid tribute to its early days by inviting bands like Metallica and Green Day to headline. Billy Corgan, who headlined with the Smashing Pumpkins in 1994, even made a guest appearance on stage with festival founder Perry Ferrell’s band Porno For Pyros. But the four-day event’s eclectic bill had something for everyone to enjoy. One stage was dedicated to EDM fans raging all day long to artists like Kaskade and Rezz. Hip-hop heads found a home at the festival too, getting a chance to see J. Cole, Big Sean, BLXST, and Lil Durk. Pop artists big and small like Dua Lipa, Charli XCX, and The Regrettes, took the stage and K-pop icons like Tomorrow x Together and BTS’ J-Hope were greeted by thousands of screaming fans. Even the kiddos weren’t left out at Lollapalooza, with a stage dedicated solely to interactive sets for children and parents to find respite from the massive crowds.
The giant crowds are definitely something Lollapalooza has earned a bit of a reputation for, though huge signs reading “fence jumpers will be prosecuted” may have deterred anyone thinking of sneaking in without a wristband. Due to Lollapalooza’s sheer size, the festival effectively takes over the entire city of Chicago each year. It’s located on a one-mile stretch in Chicago’s downtown Grant Park, but the festival manages to set the whole city in motion. Public transportation is jam-packed with excitable festivalgoers sometimes ignorant of the disruption they cause to the average commuter. Main streets like Michigan Ave are shut down and cars get re-routed to account for the hundreds of thousands of people flocking to the park. While Lollapalooza brings many out-of-towners, many who actually live in Chicago are used to avoiding the weekend like the plague. Even those who forget about it are subject to its aftermath, left to wonder things like: “Why are the trains so delayed?” and “Why does everyone downtown look like they were downloaded directly from the Shein website?”
And while the yearly festival may cause a headache for those not in attendance, it’s more than clear why Lollapalooza is one of the most-talked-about music festivals in the country. For one, every performer continually brings their A-game. Dua Lipa put her refined dance moves on full display and Charli XCX transformed an entire field of people into a euphoric, daytime club. It also wasn’t uncommon for artists to surprise guests on stage. During his Saturday set, Big Sean brought out his very pregnant partner Jhené Aiko for a few songs. The two shared some very tender moments on stage, like when Sean lovingly kissed Aiko’s belly before leaning in for an intimate embrace. But that wasn’t the only surprise appearance: J-Cole invited Bas and J.I.D to the stage during his headlining performance, Still Woozy was joined by Remi Wolf to sing their collab, and Sunday closer J-Hope had Becky G make a surprise appearance during his penultimate song.
Speaking of J-Hope, the BTS member’s performance was history in the making. Not only was the K-pop star’s set reportedly the highest ticket selling event in Lollapalooza’s history, but it also marked the first time a South Korean solo artist has headlined a US festival. The momentous occasion was more than tangible, as the entire festival was seemingly flooded by the BTS fandom. From the grounds, J-Hope’s performance would at times be washed out by the ear-piercing screams of the crowd.
Along with bigger artists going all-out, Lollapalooza also offered a space for up-and-coming musicians to shine. Gen Z favorite PinkPantheress managed to start a mosh pit when performing the short-but-sweet hit “Just For Me.” Newcomer GAYLE, who has gained a notable following thanks to an uber-viral TikTok song “Abcdefu,” showed off her rock-star status on stage. She had the crowd on their feet before ripping through an electrifying cover of Joan Jett & The Blackhearts’ “Bad Reputation.” Indie pop trio MUNA also fired off a fun cover during their set, getting the entire audience to shout along to a rendition of The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside.” Meanwhile, pop singer Fletcher played a main stage set for her first time ever and took the opportunity to lead the crowd through a cover of Billie Eilish’s popular song “Happier Than Ever.”
Most of Lollapalooza’s four days were accompanied by awe-inspiring sets and appreciative artists. But like any festival of its ilk, there were a few drawbacks. For one, many of the on-site amenities felt like corporate cash grabs in disguise; an intriguing art installation tent turned out to be an NFT gallery that implored you to sign up for an NFT minting service. Another installation designed to look like a haunted house ended up being a scheme to get your email address in exchange for a free can of water. Thankfully though, none of the drawbacks had anything to do with safety measures, other than an unforeseeable accident Lil Durk had involving pyrotechnics during his set. Efficient water stations were conveniently located near every stage and EMT volunteers were constantly on the lookout for anyone in need of help. After one attendee fainted just a few feet away, two medical professionals were on-site within seconds, handing them water and carrying them safely out of the crowd.
Overall, Lollapalooza 2022 lived up to its reputation in nearly every way. Yes, there were massive crowds and lots of rowdy teenagers, but there were also outstanding performances accompanied by breathtaking city skyline views. And after four days of music, dancing, and meeting new friends, I was left with a sense of gratitude for the festival, a camera full of unforgettable memories, and very sore feet.
Some of the artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Frankie Cosmos had just a short break between their last two albums: 2018’s Vessel was quickly followed by 2019’s Close It Quietly. Both of those projects were well received and now they group is looking for another hit: Their new album, Inner World Peace, is set to drop on October 21. Today also brings the lead single “One Year Stand,” a patient and lush tune.
Director Eliza Lu Doyle says of the visual, “We conceived of the setting for the video as a cross between a diorama and an empty arena stage. To me, the interaction between Greta and the camera is almost like an act of faith — a reach toward an absent audience. We wanted to channel the pleasure of half-performing for that imaginary gaze.”
The band’s Greta Kline also notes, “This music video was created with my best friend Eliza, who makes video and performance art. It feels like an encapsulation of the record in that it’s strange and vast while also being contained and interior. Clowning and playing are a huge part of collaborating for me and Eliza. We wanted to perform a dance without dancing — the kind of movements you fall into in private, banal moments, playing without even realizing. Choreographing together felt like we were in 6th grade again, all id and giggles. The album and the video were made in these environments of love and pleasure.”
Of the album, Kline says:
“To me, the album is about perception. It’s about the question of ‘who am I?’ and whether or not the answer matters. It’s about quantum time, the possibilities of invisible worlds. The album is about finding myself floating in a new context. A teenager again, living with my parents. An adult, choosing to live with my family in an act of love. Time propelled us forward, aged us, and also froze. If you don’t leave the house, who are you to the world? Can you take the person you discover there out with you?”
Watch the “One Year Stand” video above and find the Inner World Peace art and tracklist below.
Where to even begin with this one? On the third episode of The Rehearsal, Nathan Fielder’s new show for HBO, a man by the name of Patrick is trying to figure out how to convince his brother to relinquish control of a trust set up by their late grandfather. As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that this is a frustrating experience for Patrick, who cared for his grandfather during his dying days, including changing his diaper. The problem is Patrick’s brother is concerned that Patrick’s latest girlfriend is a “gold-digger,” and his brother thinks their grandfather would want him to protect Patrick’s money.
Like previous episodes, Fielder created a “simulation” so that Patrick could rehearse talking to his brother, played by an actor. But when Fielder notices that Patrick isn’t emotionally invested in the simulation, it creates an even more elaborate scenario where, essentially, Patrick is tricked into thinking the actor’s grandfather (also played by an actor) needs help digging up gold buried in the woods. When Patrick, and not the fake grandson, helps find the gold, the fake grandpa promises to leave some of the gold to Patrick after he helps him change his diaper in the woods. However, the next day Patrick learns that the fake grandpa “died,” and now the actor doesn’t want to give him the gold because, well, he’s worried that Patrick’s girlfriend is a gold-digger. It’s so brutal that Patrick actually leaves the show and never comes back.
Since the episode became available last Friday, people have been going nuts about the actor who played the fake grandpa, and it turns out he’s not technically an actor. He’s actually Vincent A. Cefalu, a former undercover ATF agent, who is understandably as gobsmacked by the whole experience as everyone else. During a hilarious and insightful interview with The Daily Beast, Cefalu opened up about how he ended up on the show:
“My No. 1 goal in all of this was to get exposure for my book,” Cefalu tells The Daily Beast, in an interview following the episode’s debut. He was referencing his non-fiction memoir Ratsnakes, about his time working as an undercover agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. The TV show promised a bit of promotion, Cefalu tells me, though the hour-long interview he filmed with HBO about it didn’t make the final cut. “They fell a little bit short on their representation… that the book would be pumped, somehow, on the show,” he says.
According to Cefalu, he ended up on The Rehearsal by “pure chance.” The production had reached out to “higher-ups” in the ATF looking for undercover agents. Cefalu ended up being the lucky one, but he quickly learned that the gig was not for a law enforcement show. Instead, Cefalu found himself in the woods pretending to need his diaper changed, which he actually had fun doing.
“My fleeting 15 minutes is awesome,” he told The Daily Beast while confirming that he’d gladly work on The Rehearsal again. As for the big question of whether Fielder is like his onscreen persona or putting on an act, Cefalu says it’s all real.
“He was pleasant enough, forthcoming enough, and engaging,” Cefalu recalled. “But what you see on that show, I don’t think he’s acting. [Laughs] He’s just a quirky dude.”
“Rollin’ down the street, smokin’ indo, sippin’ on gin and juice. Laid back. With my mind on my money and my money on my mind.” If you don’t recognize those lyrics from “Gin and Juice” by Snoop Dogg, well… you need to study the classics. And by that, we mean both classic tracks and classic cocktails.
We’ll let you get better acquainted with Snoop’s catalog on your own; as for gin and juice, it’s a simple cocktail of gin and your favorite fruit juice (usually orange juice, grapefruit juice, or another type of citrus). While some recipes sweeten up gin’s juniper flavor by adding simple syrup into the mix, that’s not definitely not required — we’re basically talking about a classic screwdriver or Paloma, but with gin.
We already love gin-based cocktails during the summer months so as August rolls out we figured we’d mix up a whole fleet of gins mixed with grapefruit juice for a blind test. Keep scrolling to see the gins we selected and see how everything turned out. The cocktail itself is literally just a jigger of gin over ice. Then the cup is filled with grapefruit juice — simple as can be.
Today’s Lineup:
Hendrick’s Gin
Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin
Beefeater London Dry Gin
Tanqueray London Dry Gin
Bombay Sapphire Gin
Citadelle Gin
Nolet’s Silver Gin
Bluecoat American Gin
Part 1: The Taste
Taste 1
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of lemon zest, pine, and juniper meet your nose. They have difficulty rising over the aroma of grapefruit juice, though. I had to really try to find them. The palate continues this trend with more citrus, juniper, and some coriander. Overall, the flavor profile is a little spicy and citrus-driven for this mixed drink. It tends to get lost in the shuffle.
Taste 2
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
On the nose, this gin is very fruity, and floral, and has just a hint of piney juniper. All of which pair well with the grapefruit juice component of the drink. Sipping it only heightens the experience with more pine, wildflowers, wintry spices, and a ton of fruity flavor.
From my notes: “It’s almost like this gin was created to be mixed with fruit juice, specifically grapefruit juice.”
Taste 3
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
While subtle, I noticed notes of candied orange peel, coriander, cinnamon, and a gentle, herbal, floral flavor that melded with the sweet, grapefruit juice aroma. More of the same on the palate. Juniper, nutmeg, cinnamon, licorice, and tart, bright citrus zest work in unison with the sharp, sweet flavor of the grapefruit juice.
All in all, a winner of a combination.
Taste 4
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
Right away, this is a citrus bomb of a cocktail. There’s a ton of tangerine and lemon zest along with juniper in this gin’s nose. There just isn’t much else. When mixed with grapefruit juice, it’s kind of overwhelming. Add the harsh heat and spice at the finish and this just isn’t a favorable pairing.
From my notes: “I wouldn’t drink these together again.”
Taste 5
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
Complex aromas of juniper berries, orange zest, pine, and cucumbers pair well with the ripe grapefruit smell of the grapefruit juice. Drinking it brings forth more juniper, pine, cucumber, and light spices that all seem to work well with orange juice. There’s something light, yet complex about the gin when paired with the fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice.
Taste 6
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
The nose is classic pine, juniper, and slight citrus peel. But really there isn’t much else going on the pair with the juicy, ripe grapefruit juice aroma. Sipping it added some wintry spices and maybe some licorice on top of the citrus and juniper. But overall, it was a little underwhelming and more juniper-centric than I’d prefer when mixed with grapefruit juice.
Taste 7
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
Heavy juniper, pine, and citrus zest are included in this gin’s nose. There are also hints of anise and coriander. Generally speaking, the aromas stand up well with the juicy, fresh grapefruit juice smell. The palate continues this trend with juniper berries, coriander, cinnamon, and other spices all working in unison with the included grapefruit juice.
Taste 8
Christopher Osburn
Tasting Notes:
Heavy aromas of lemon zest and pine met my nostrils. They were even more powerful than the grapefruit aroma of the juice. In fact, the lemon aroma (and flavor) bordered on Pine-Sol. It was so overwhelming. There were some juniper, spiced and herbal flavors when paired with the grapefruit juice, but nothing all that exciting. Overall, a little too much generic lemon that didn’t mesh well with the grapefruit juice.
This simple, bargain gin has been made the same way since 1939. Created to be versatile and work well in any cocktails, it’s known for its juniper-forward flavor profile that also features coriander, bitter orange, and Angelica root flavors. For the price, it’s surprisingly flavorful.
Bottom Line:
Seagram’s Extra Dry landed right about where I thought it would. It’s cheap, a little harsh, and spicier than it should be. Overall, not a good pairing.
Touted as the world’s “most awarded” gin, Beefeater doesn’t get its name from fans of meaty sandwiches, it’s a reference to The Yeomen Warders who guard the Royal Palace as well as the Tower of London. Featuring nine herbs and botanicals, including Seville orange and lemon peel, the brand has been crafting London dry gin for more than 200 years.
Bottom Line:
Save the Beefeater for your classic gin & tonics or just don’t buy it. It doesn’t pair well enough with grapefruit juice to make it worth your while.
This popular gin is made using 100% organic herbs and botanicals including juniper beers, an “American citrus blend”, coriander, and Angelica root. It’s known for its soft, earthy, herbal flavor profile that makes it a great base for your favorite cocktails.
Bottom Line:
Unless you prefer not to taste the gin in your gin & juice, you should probably either add a lot of Bluecoat or look elsewhere. The flavor was a little too subtle for this drink.
Bottled in its famous blue-hued bottle, this famous London dry gin is flavored with ten specific herbs and botanicals including orris roots, juniper berries, lemon peel, almond, Angelic root, cassia bark, coriander, cubeb, and grains of paradise. It’s known for its dry, juniper-driven, complex flavor profile.
Bottom Line:
I expected more from Bombay Sapphire with its ten herbs and botanicals. In the brand’s defense, like most gins, it wasn’t crafted to be paired with grapefruit juice.
Created by Charles Tanqueray back in the 1800s, it remains one of the most popular London dry gins in the world. While the brand doesn’t release the list of its herbs and botanicals, it’s believed it contains at least juniper berries, coriander, licorice, and Angelica root.
Bottom Line:
Tanqueray is definitely a juniper-heavy gin. But there are tons of other herbs and spices that popped up both on the nose and the palate that work well with the grapefruit flavor.
To say that Nolet’s Silver Gin is a different type of gin is a total understatement. It was crafted specifically to be different from the norm by using ingredients like juniper berries, Turkish rose, peach, and raspberries. Its base of European wheat gives it a soft, sweet, fruit flavor profile.
Bottom Line:
Nolet’s Silver Gin is a great pairing for gin & juice and it’s specifically because, even though it featured the piney juniper gin drinkers expect, it’s also fruity, sweet, and soft enough to complement the juice.
Even though this Scottish-made gin has only been available since 1999, it quickly became one of the most popular gins in the world. Distilled with eleven ingredients including juniper berries, roses, and cucumbers, it’s known as one of the best mixing gins in the world by drinkers and bartenders alike.
Bottom Line:
Hendrick’s Gin is well-known for its rose and cucumber flavors. Both work well when paired with grapefruit juice.
France isn’t necessarily known for its gin prowess but… maybe it should be? Citadelle, with its complex ingredient list, including cinnamon, nutmeg, orris roots, almond, star anise, juniper berries, grains of paradise, orange peel, cardamon, violet root, and more is something utterly different and truly special.
Bottom Line:
Sometimes more complex isn’t such a bad thing. The massive list of herbs and botanicals in Citadelle seem to work perfectly with the bright, tart flavors of grapefruit juice.
Part 3: Final Thoughts
Gin & juice is a very simple cocktail. It’s just gin and grapefruit juice (in this case). Because of this, the usual gin flavors don’t necessarily work. Fruity, floral, and spicy (along with some juniper) seemed to work the best. Overly piney, harsh gins with too much lemon didn’t work as well. If you’re planning to make your own gin & juice, flavorful, multi-dimensional, well-balanced, versatile gins are the way to go.
Over a year and a half since the January 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol, consequences are slowly but surely happening. Josh Hawley’s being mocked for running like the worst track star on the same day that he raised his fist in support of insurrectionists. Borat 2 star Rudy Giuliani’s got his next major role lined up (appearing in front of a grand jury), and Steve Bannon’s being compared to a Peanuts character in a mock courtroom sketch addition.
In other words, MAGA is not doing “great” in any sense of the word (and we’re not even talking about the leader of that movement), and it doesn’t pay to be a rioter. As the Wall Street Journal reports, the first rioter to go to a jury trial (rather than take a plea) has now received the longest Jan. 6 sentence yet. Guy Reffitt landed seven years in prison, which could have been even longer, but he avoided the terrorism add-on. Reffitt’s son, Jackson, is the one who turned dad in. As the teenager told CNN’s Brianna Keiler on New Day, Jackson declared “absolutely not” when asked if he regrets making the call. He also believes that his father deserves the lengthy sentence (and acknowledges that his dad fell prey to manipulation by a certain president’s rhetoric).
Exclusive New Day interview: son who turned rioter in reacts to 7-year sentence with @BriKeilarCNN. “Absolutely” agrees with sentence, doesn’t regret turning him in, and thinks Trump should also be in prison. pic.twitter.com/8PmMvwFrrT
As CBS News previously reported, Jackson ended up testifying for the prosecution during court proceedings. The teenager recounted how he was “secretly Googling the FBI tip line to tell the bureau about his father,” and he did so because he feared his dad would take his actions further. Guy Reffitt began to openly weep when Jackson took the stand, and the teen described his former relationship with his dad as “pretty great” but acknowledged that they’d grown “distant” in recent years.
Reffitt’s case, no doubt, will factor into whether other Jan. 6 defendants will choose to roll the dice with the jury or take plea deals. And there might be some DOJ charges against the MAGA King himself, you never know.
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