The former president — who’s currently under investigation by the House Oversight Committee for helping to instigate an insurrection — guested on a podcast (The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show) where he argued that Griner should get no help from the U.S. government while on trial in a hostile foreign country. Currently, a plan is being formed for a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia to ensure both Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who has been detained on charges of espionage, come home. In exchange, the U.S. is considering releasing notorious arms trafficker Viktor Bout, known as the “Merchant of Death” back to his home country. Trump was adamant that the trade wasn’t an equal one.
“She knew you don’t go in there loaded up with drugs, and she admitted it,” Trump said (via Rolling Stone). “I assume she admitted it without too much force because it is what it is, and it certainly doesn’t seem like a very good trade, does it? He’s absolutely one of the worst in the world, and he’s gonna be given his freedom because a potentially spoiled person goes into Russia loaded up with drugs.”
Now, Trump’s ignorance is showing a bit here because Griner wasn’t “loaded up with drugs.” She was detained in Moscow after authorities found a couple of vape cartridges with cannabis oil on her person. She also reportedly had a doctor’s note recommending she use the drug for pain. Griner submitted to drug testing upon her arrest and those tests found no illegal substances in her system, but Russia’s strict stance on marijuana use means she’s facing up to 10 years in prison anyway. Griner is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community and imprisoned in a country that has, historically, been a dangerous place for Queer people.
Despite all that, Trump — who once tried to defend human rights abuses by his buddy Vladimir Putin during the initial invasion of Ukraine — believes Griner and Whelan aren’t worth trading for.
She got caught,” Trump continued. “And now we’re supposed to get her out — and she makes, you know, a lot of money, I guess. We’re supposed to get her out for an absolute killer and one of the biggest arms dealers in the world.”
It’s a weird stance from the guy who had no problem pardoning a bunch of his friends when they were convicted of criminal behavior.
“Crack A Bottle” was a major song for Eminem: The 2009 Dr. Dre and 50 Cent collaboration, the lead single from Relapse, was Eminem’s second career No. 1 single in the US (following “Lose Yourself” in 2002). It also got the three a 2010 Grammy win for Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group.
Despite all that, Eminem never actually released a video for the song. However, one was made, and now Eminem has gone into the vault to share it today for the first time ever.
The clip is seemingly free of modern enhancements, as the YouTube upload is presented in 480p quality. The visual starts by focusing on a dirty, apparently homeless person. Then we see another person, seemingly with mental issues writing on a wall and experiencing anguish. There there are characters including a tattoo artist and a bartender. None of the three rappers themselves actually appear in the video.
Especially enthusiastic fans of either Eminem, Dre, or 50 have have actually seen this video before: While it was never officially released before today, the clip appears to have leaked online back in June 2009.
Tony Dalton knows how to play bad. The actor has been the best villain on TV in recent years, starting with an impressive run on Better Call Saul. With that show coming to an end, however, Dalton has to be thinking of what’s next. And he’s officially hoping a second season of Hawkeye is in the cards.
While Dalton’s Lalo Salamanca on Better Call Saulproved truly terrifying over the years, his performance in the Disney+ show was a delightful surprise to those that finished its first season. Dalton played Jack Duquesne, who appeared for much of the first season to be a sinister guy that really liked swords. And Kate Bishop’s mother. But as it turned out (spoilers incoming), Duquesne was a pretty good guy all along, saving Bishop and being pretty funny in the process.
As Dalton detailed in an interview with Discussing Film, his turn as Lalo as well as some other roles did actually prepare him for his turn as Swordsman. But it was definitely in more of a Red Herring kind of way.
“I would think my history with Lalo and with a whole bunch of other characters, I’ve been doing this for a while… four years playing a hitman so that doesn’t help to have a good image of your characters,” Dalton disclosed. But this came around in his favor as Dalton compares his role in Hawkeye to the Robert Zemeckis film What Lies Beneath starring Harrison Ford and Michelle Pfeiffer. “Harrison Ford is always the good guy. But in that one, he’s the bad guy and you just don’t see that coming… I think they did the same thing in reverse [with Jack Duquesne].”
The reverse heel turn did make for a fun subplot for Hawkeye, and made him a fan favorite in the process. And though Swordsman’s no Pizza Dog, fans are certainly hoping for a second season that includes a bit more swordplay, if possible. And Dalton is certainly interested as well.
Dalton doesn’t hesitate to reply when asked if he would like to return to the role of Jack Duquesne in the MCU. “Of course, I would do that role again. It was fun. It’s nice to be the good guy for a change.” When describing his range, Dalton states that Duquesne is “a completely different character than Lalo and it’s a whole different direction.”
As long as that different direction includes sword collecting and that mustache, plenty of folks are on Dalton’s side here hoping for another run on Disney+.
No? Well, you’d better get to it! The days are already waning. It’s time to take a road trip with your friends or even jet off for a tropical vacation (though with airline delays you might want to make it one here in the US). Wherever you end up this month, there are a few key items that will help you maximize the last third of the summer season. Check them out below!
PART I — STYLE
Randolph Concorde – 23k Gold Sunglasses
Randolph
Price: $329
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The Concorde in 23k Gold. A timeless style steeped in American military heritage. Worn by pilots, adventurers, and tastemakers alike, both men and women. The teardrop style aviator is a mainstay for sunglass fans around the globe, made right here by hand in Randolph, Massachusetts.
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I have these on my desk right now. I wear them every day. Do I own other sunglasses? Sure. But the fact of the matter is that most days — especially in summer — I wake up and these feel the coolest, the sexiest, and the most fun to put on. They tie an outfit together and make sense with everything from jeans and a vintage button-up to boardies and a tee shirt.
Seriously, if you’re not wearing aviators is it even really summer? I don’t think so and neither does Cliff Booth. – Steve Bramucci
Lounge in luxury in this beautiful colorful duster robe in a soft lightweight fabric to be worn over a swimsuit, layered over a cami and jeans, or simply to lounge around the house or pool.
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What makes traveling the world even more fun? Looking good as hell while you do it. Besides, it’s nice to have something that’s easy to slip on over your swimsuit. It takes the dilemma of either walking around hotel hallways in a bikini or throwing something on and getting your clothes wet out of the equation.
This colorful patterned duster is both stylish and comfortable enough to wear from the pool to dinner. — Chloe Caldwell
We worked with our friends at House Industries to co-create a collection of Los Angeles-based apparel. The collection highlights three LA neighborhoods: Griffith Park, Venice, and Echo Park, the home of OBEY. It was a chance to celebrate our backyard and the city we love so much. Working in conjunction with LA Tourism, we have collectively chosen to donate all the proceeds from this project to the Midnight Mission and their work of providing human services and shelter for those experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles.
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A cozy sweatshirt is a necessity for any August trip, as plane rides and post-beach nights can still get chilly. Whether you’re from LA, you’re planning a trip there, or you’ve never even been, this sweatshirt fits that casually cool aesthetic perfectly. The rainbow print is on point for summer without being over the top.
And if you can buy something that gives back, it makes the purchase well worth it. — CC
Trendy, comfortable, and with a bright daisy design — this is the bucket hat you’ll wear with every outfit. With it on, good days are guaranteed.
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Good days guaranteed sounds good to me! It’s always a good idea to have a hat on hand during the dog days of summer. You’re bound to be spending a ton of time outside, so it’s important to take sun protection precautions whenever possible. This adorable denim bucket hat will keep squinty eyes at bay while adding a fun pop of style to any outfit. The best part is that when you buy from Operation Happy Nurse, you help provide mental health support for nurses struggling with stress, anxiety, and depression.
Tackle off-road terrain with our first-ever trail shoe. Top-tested for durability, stability, and traction, it’s the sneaker, comfort, and sustainability you love with new ripstop fabric, grippy treads, and stabilizing support to take on any adventure.
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You’ve gotta have a comfortable pair of sneakers no matter where you’re venturing to this August. Allbirds have a reputation for selling durable, ultra-comfortable walking shoes, and this new style offers a sneaker that you can take from the neighborhood streets to the trails. It makes packing for any occasion easier (and trendier). — CC
Meet your new 365 shorts. Made of reinforced ripstop nylon, this tear and water-resistant pull-on pair has a comfortable elastic waist and tonal drawstring, plus mesh-lined side pockets (and another in back) — perfect for everything from pick-up games to week-long camping trips.
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Between outdoor excursions, camping trips, and just hanging out on the porch of your Airbnb, a durable pair of shorts is a must for every traveler this month. This form-fitting yet comfortable style is flattering on everyone, and the elastic makes these especially great after going too hard at a resort all-you-can-eat buffet. — CC
Throw it all in and go, our Beach Bags are the perfect carry-all for any occasion. Grab a towel, a good book, hat, and sunscreen and head to the beach or fill it with this week’s freshest produce on a farmers market haul. The bags are made from canvas in our four staple vintage colorways and fitted with an interior zip pocket for your valuables.
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Summer and the beach go hand-in-hand, so you’ve gotta have a durable beach bag at the ready. This beautifully bright option from Business & Pleasure has plenty of room to hold everything you need for a long day by the sea. From your favorite beers to beachside snacks and sunscreen, you can carry all the essentials in style. — CC
These full-grain leather sandals have a built-in bottle opener? And arch support? And a non-marking rubber outsole with excellent traction? Hold our beer. For beer on the beach moments no matter where the water is, there’s the REEF Draftsmen.
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I mean, duh. It’s not summer without a solid pair of flip-flops to get you through the season (and beyond). But flip-flops that have a built-in beer opener? That’s a whole new level of cool. With these bad boys on your feet, you’re sure to be the life of every party as summer winds down. — CC
Meet the pants you’ll never want to take off, now in a longer inseam. The Performance Joggers have a slim but relaxed fit, side pockets, and a drawstring. Designed with our softest premium stretch fabric, they’re your new go-to.
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For early morning hikes and long flights, nothing beats putting on a soft yet stylish pair of joggers. The fabric on these Vuori pants is smooth on the skin and lightweight enough to wear at any time of the year. It’s athleisure at its finest. — CC
The Performer is back and better than ever. In addition to a new and improved overall shape, a wood grain ClearTek‚Ñ¢ drop-stitch, and laser engraved foot placement guides, this year it’s about more than just the board. Starting in 2022, we are partnering with One Tree Planted to plant a tree for every Performer sold, allowing you to give back to the planet with your purchase. Whether you are a novice paddler or an expert, we hope the new Performer inspires you to adventure.
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Speaking as someone who just spent my whole weekend on this exact paddle board — you see a lot of these on the water. Here’s why: This is hands down the best inflatable board there is. It’s durable, easy to inflate and deflate, and a ton of fun to ride. It’s narrow enough to be easy to navigate and still wide enough for literally anyone to learn immediately.
I took this on Elk Lake in Oregon and the Deschutes River nearby over the same weekend and this board handled both with aplomb. It’s intuitive in every way a product like this ought to be (though many fail) — there are bumpers to protect the board from rocks and the fins are flexible and don’t break easily. You can attach a cooler or a Go-Pro, depending on your vibe. Plus it comes with a hand pump, an electric pump, and a carrying backpack, making the process of setting up and riding as quick and pain-free as possible.
If you like paddling on the lake, river, or ocean, this is the most functional board on the market. It’s literally a pathway to aquatic adventure. — SB
The all-new Levo delivers the unbelievable power to ride more trails through an unequaled combination of ride quality, usable power, and ride anywhere range. It’s the distillation, application, and amplification of a 40-year obsession with creating the world’s best-riding mountain bikes. Since its introduction, Levo has set the bar every other e-MTB aims for, and the new Levo raises that bar again.
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This is technically more of a gravel bike or all-rounder than a full-on mountain bike, but during my demo, I still gave it the full rock hopping stress test. It held up amazingly and… Well, put it like this: These bikes are expensive and costly to maintain. Sort of like a sports car. But they also perform like a sports car, making them an absolute freaking joy on the trail.
The pedal assist is seamless. The power going uphill is incredible. The fun factor is in the stratosphere. Is $9,000 a lot to pay for a bike? Yes, it is. But if you crave adventure and don’t want to do all the work of getting uphill all the time, this will bring a whole lot of fun into your life. — SB
Randolph Deluxe Care Kit and 3-Frame Luxury Travel Case
Randolph
Price: $34, $50
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Deluxe Care Kit: Keep your frames in tip-top condition with our Deluxe Care Kit. This reinvented, custom Randolph maintenance kit comes complete with 30ml of lens cleaning spray, an embossed microfiber cleaning cloth, nose pad tool, custom screwdriver, six replacement nose pads, and ten replacement frame screws.
3-Frame Luxury Travel Case: Safely travel with your Randolph collection with our new stylish, yet functional travel case. Thoughtfully designed with black pebble-grain recycled leather with zip-around closure and a tastefully lined velvet soft interior that stores up to three of your favorite frames.
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I raved earlier about Randolph sunglasses. Now let me share my love for their care kit and travel case. Both items make it so so much easier to care for and upkeep your glasses. And when you’re hitting the road while paying a few hundred bucks for sunglasses, care and protection become essential.
I tighten up my glasses and replace my nose tabs every few months and doing it yourself is way better and easier than paying $20 every time at a sunglass shop. As for the case, well — learning how to make things last a long time is an acquired habit but definitely a vital one if you’re ready to have nice stuff. — SB
The Drop Point blade is ideally suited for hunters, particularly when skinning game. This blade shape is also popular for everyday use. The knife handle is made of durable, lightweight anodized aluminum and a textured black G-10 center inlay for a reliable grip. Its flipper design offers quick and reliable deployment with a simple flip of your index finger and snaps open on a ball bearing pivot.
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If you’re a camper, which I am, you need a knife. Not a giant knife but definitely a workhorse that can do everything from cut rope to whittle sticks to slicing open a can of beans in a pinch. That’s this knife from Case. The brand has been synonymous with quality in the knife world for a long time and this super functional blade is both stylish and durable.
From backpacking to rock climbing to something as simple as camping with a few bottles of whiskey, this knife is the perfect all-arounder to keep handy. — SB
Crafted in a modern square silhouette, the Nordace Siena Smart Backpack has a well-structured design, making it possible to keep the shape whether empty or full. Built with a USB charging port, the Nordace Siena Smart Backpack will keep your devices fully powered and ensure you’ll never lose connection when out and about.
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From flying to hiking to exploring new cities, a good backpack can go a long way when it comes to summer travel. This Nordace option is ideal for those who are always on the go. Thanks to the USB charging port, you’ll never have to worry about your phone dying while you’re out on the town. You’ll be able to pack your travel itinerary to the brim stress-free. No more missed photo ops or phone calls!
Better still, this is still going to feel cool when fall (agk!) rolls around. — CC
Ray-Ban Stories Wayfarer integrates the best of your phone with the timeless frame, bringing you a new way to capture and share your adventures. Use voice control to take photos and videos hands-free and stay immersed in the moment. Capture from a first-person perspective and enjoy consistently high-quality content thanks to the automatic light adjustment and stereoscopic photo depth.
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A pair of sunglasses that can record all of your summer travel memories — how awesome is that? Now you can capture every outing hands-free, helping you to stay present and enjoy every moment of your trip (while also getting that much-needed ‘gram content).
Is it a little much? Sure. But it’ll also be a fun gadget to experiment with if you’re keen to tell the story of your late-summer travels. It allows you to stay in the moment a little better, so you don’t have to be that person always interrupting to say “Wait, I want a photo!”
More to the point, perhaps, even if you don’t use all the features too often, you’re still going to have a stylish pair of Ray-Bans. — CC
AirFly is a wireless headphone adapter that lets you use your favorite wireless headphones or earbuds in places that only have a headphone jack — like airplanes and treadmills. Plug this tiny transmitter into a headphone jack to listen to in-flight movies or the TVs at the gym.
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There’s nothing worse than taking off on a long flight before realizing you forgot to download your latest Netflix shows. And if you don’t have wired headphones with a classic jack, then you’re stuck entertaining yourself with the airplane magazines and views from the window seat (many flights give out headphones but they’re always uncomfortable).
This nifty Bluetooth adapter is a must for every summer plane ride so you can easily enjoy the in-flight entertainment options. — CC
With a quick press, the compact and adventure-ready Grayl UltraPress Water Filter and Purifier Bottle helps protect against viruses, protozoa, bacteria, chemicals, pesticides, and heavy metals. Simply fill, press, and drink — fill from any freshwater source, press on the ground or other firm surface, and drink purified water.
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Clean water is a necessity for safe adventuring, especially if you’re hiking or exploring somewhere new solo. This high-tech bottle uses ion exchange and ultra-powdered activated carbon to filter and purify water, ensuring you have drinking water wherever you go. — CC
[This case is] waterproof when swimming, rafting, boating; snowproof when snowing and skiing; and dirtproof when playing on the beach or exploring in a cave. The front and back case is both transparent. Don’t worry about where is your camera is! Snap an image whenever you want!
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If you’re traveling during the hot month of August, then chances are you’re going to participate in some kind of water activity, whether that’s snorkeling, surfing, or swimming in the resort pool. These are likely going to be some of the most memorable experiences on your trip, and this phone case gives you an affordable and easy way to capture those special moments without worrying about ruining your tech.
Toothpaste Bits: Give your teeth an extra boost with Mint Fluoride, our newest toothpaste bits, now with anticavity protection. Made with clean, vegan-friendly ingredients, our Fresh Mint toothpaste bits will help fight cavities, keep your teeth healthy and our oceans clean.
Body Balm: Hydrated Skin, Happy Planet — And for our next trick, we’ve created a travel-friendly moisturizer without plastic packaging… and without water. Our ultra-concentrated, non-greasy formula means our ingredients aren’t watered down and don’t require any harsh preservatives or parabens.
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Both Bite Toothpaste Bits and their Body Balm sticks offer a masterclass in eco-packaging. They’re compact and work well without demanding extra space, causing spills in your luggage, or creating ridiculous excess packaging.
The toothpaste bits will carry you through a long journey (as long as they don’t get wet — don’t bring the full jar in the shower like you might with a toothpaste tube). The Body Balm goes quicker, but the process of buying refills is easy and as far as lotions go, this is the most compact and least messy way I’ve seen for travelers.
Plus the boost to the environment is an important plus — as all travelers should also be thinking of their impact on the earth. — SB
Travel means wonderful memories and new experiences, but also jet lag, sleep disruption, new foods we aren’t used to, microbial exchange in close quarters, and exposure to pathogens. Almost without fail, we get sick (and constipated). Much of this is due to the fact that we’re not fully equipped to travel so far. DS-01 is a 24-strain broad-spectrum probiotic + prebiotic that offers a wide range of benefits to improve digestive, skin, and heart health, micronutrient synthesis, gut barrier integrity, and gut immune functions.
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We’ve all been there. Travel can really f*ck up your digestion, leaving you either constipated or with the runs. It’s a surefire to tarnish any vacation. With these handy little probiotic + prebiotic pills, you can visit any city or new country with the confidence your stomach will remain steady. Plus, the welcome kit for subscribers comes with a convenient travel vial, which is great for staying regular on the go and when indulging in new foods. — CC
Doctor-developed DripDrop ORS is a fast, clinically-proven way to replace lost fluids and replenish electrolytes.DripDrop ORS can often be used as an alternative to IV therapy for mild to moderate dehydration but comes in convenient, individually-wrapped sticks that go wherever you go.
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DripDrops are a must for every hungover Sunday morning. Its ultra-hydrating formula can ease the effects of every poolside Mai Tai. DripDrops are useful beyond just hangovers, too. Between flying, exploring, and avoiding non-filtered water in foreign places, many aspects of travel can lead to dehydration. So it’s always a good idea to take a couple of these travel-friendly sticks along for the ride. — CC
Every network seems to have a show or documentary coming out about the Los Angeles Lakers right now, with HBO’s Winning Time becoming a lightning rod this past year, Magic Johnson producing his own documentary for Apple+, and Jeanie Buss heading up Hulu’s foray into the Lakers documentary space.
On Monday, Hulu released another trailer for Legacy: The True Story Of The LA Lakers, and it offered a glimpse at some more of the subjects the series will dive into. It will tell the story of the Showtime Lakers, Magic Johnson’s HIV announcement, the Shaq and Kobe years, their breakup, and then run all the way up to the current Lakers (or, at least, the 2020 title team). Along the way, it’ll tie the on-court stories to the behind the scenes drama of the Buss family, with the previous trailer indicating they got most all of the Buss children involved in the project to discuss the internal strife after Dr. Jerry Buss’ death and the power struggle within the family for control of the franchise.
This trailer also shows there will be plenty on the death of Kobe Bryant and the reverberations of that throughout the organization, tributes to Bryant, some untold stories, and more. The documentary will also apparently pull some prior interview clips of Bryant discussing his time with Shaq and more to help tell that portion of the story.
After confirming the (gross) news that he impregnated his step-daugther, Errol Musk has been garnering an unusual amount of public attention lately. Mostly because of his surprisingly virile sperm, which is apparently for sale in Colombia, but also for his thoughts on his son, Elon, who’s also been heavily involved in the baby-making business.
Granted, Elon has other accomplishments, but nothing that’s terribly impressed his old man because the Musk family is always doing interesting stuff. Launching rockets and selling electric cars? Yes, fine, whatever. It’s the least Elon could do as a Musk.
“No, well, you know, I mean, we are a family that have been doing a lot of things for a long time. It’s not as though we suddenly started doing something” Errol told Australia’s Kyle and Jackie O Show before revealing which of his son is his favorite, and it’s not Elon. Via The Daily Beast:
“They’ve seen a lot of things, and we’ve done a lot of things together,” he said of their family, noting that they’ve all roamed around the globe. “But Elon has in fact sort of really surpassed the mark.”
Even so, he declared his younger son Kimbal Musk, a 49-year-old restaurateur with a fortune that’s in the mere hundreds of millions of dollars, to be his “pride and joy.”
Adding insult to injury, Errol dunked on his son’s messy love life, which now includes allegations of sleeping with the co-founder of Google’s wife. He also called out his son for “eating badly” after his shirtless yacht pics went viral. Nothing like having your dad tell you to hit the gym for the whole world to hear.
There is no place for guns at music festivals. It seems obvious, right? Now imagine a world where going to a music festival comes with the uncertainty of whether or not one of your fellow attendees has a gun. This is what a number of Georgia gun rights groups are arguing for and is reportedly the main issue that Atlanta’s Music Midtown Festival organizers were faced with when making the decision to cancel the 2022 edition of the festival.
Slated to take place from September 17th – 18th, Music Midtown had a jam-packed lineup ready to rock that featured Jack White, Future, My Chemical Romance, Phoebe Bridgers, Phoenix, and Fallout Boy among the artists across the two-day festival. But now as Billboard reports, pressure from gun rights groups operating under the guise of Georgia’s Safe Carry Protection Act — which allows citizens to carry weapons on public land, which Piedmont Park is on — has crushed any hopes for a weekend of music, community, and celebration.
“Hey Midtown fans – due to circumstances beyond our control, Music Midtown will no longer be taking place this year,” a statement on the festival’s website reads. “We were looking forward to reuniting in September and hope we can all get back to enjoying the festival together again soon.”
While the details of the Safe Carry Protection Act don’t necessarily require the festival to allow guns into the festival, it does leave them open to being sued by gun-carrying ticket-holders who claim that their legal rights are being violated. It’s hard to imagine any scenario where an attendee would need a gun at a music festival. Given that earlier this year, reported gunshots at Lovers & Friends festival in Las Vegas led to a frenzied attempt to flee by attendees who feared for their lives, and that back in 2017, a shooter opened fire on a crowd at the Route 91 Harvest country music festival in Vegas, killing 50 people, the optics of this push by gun rights groups feels especially cruel.
That’s Dan Harmon talking about the Community movie… back in 2016. A lot has changed in the six years since — like how there’s now five seasons of Rick and Morty, instead of only two; I guess some other stuff, too — but not the wait for more Community. That’s the same. But Alison Brie is confident that Jeff, Britta, Annie, Troy, Abed, Shirley, and, uh, maybe not Pierce will eventually reunite at Greendale.
“You know what, I’ll say it. There’s been movement. There’s been some talks. People are talking and certain things — wheels are turning. I said it!” she said on WrapWomen’s “UnWrapped” podcast. “I’m saying there are legitimate conversations that are happening. Whether or not they will ever turn into an actual movie — I would love it if they did, and I hope that they do.” Brie added, “But the fact alone that actual real conversations are happening is I think the most progress we’ve ever made on that front.”
Brie’s comments echo what Harmon (who’s also busy with Rick and Morty) told Vulture’s “Good One” podcast last year. “I am, at least once a week, thinking about it, because the gears are turning,” he said. “There is, like… a thing is happening.” To wildly paraphraseHalt and Catch Fire, a “thing” will get us to the thing: a Community movie.
Side note: I would love to see a Community movie-length parody of Halt and Catch Fire. Replace Chevy Chase with Lee Pace. Boom, there’s your movie.
Fans of Rocky and its subsequent sequels may have been brokenhearted to learn that Sylvester Stallone was beefing with Rocky producers after rumors of a potential Drago spinoff (starring Dolph Lundgren) leaked on the internet. According to Stallone, he was never told of the movie and doesn’t want his fans to be “exploited.”
In a now-deleted Instagram post, Stallone chronicled his frustrations with Lundgren for moving forward with the project: “By the way, I have nothing but respect for Dolph but I wish HE had told me what was going on behind my back. Keep your REAL friends close.”
Lundgren has now made his own post clearing the air and explaining that he was unaware that his longtime friend wouldn’t be involved in the installment. “Just to set the record straight regarding a possible Drago spinoff. There’s no approved script, no deals in place, no director and I was personally under the impression that my friend Sly Stallone was involved as a producer or even as an actor. There was a press leak last week which was unfortunate. In touch with Mr Balboa – just so all the fans can relax…There ya go. ”
Stallone has been open about his desire to have more control over the rights to the Rocky franchise, which belongs to producer Irwin Winkler. Last month, the actor expressed his concern with Winkler in another now-deleted Instagram post demanding the rights to the massive franchise, which will get another installment with Creed III, which was just pushed to March 2023. This will be the first Rocky movie not to feature the man himself, though Stallone does serve as a producer.
Rootin’ tootin’ Lauren Boebert is making zero sense while arguing that Americans need their assault weapons, gosh dang it. In retrospect, this seems like a natural progression for a congressperson who began her term with a video of her strutting her stuff, declaring that she only weighs 100 pounds, and telling the world that she’ll carry her Glock in the halls of Congress. The owner of the now-defunct Shooters’ Grill then seemed pretty triggered when an SNL sketch didn’t hold back on parodying her reputation.
From there, Boebert hasn’t let up, even though she seems to believe that the Second Amendment is the main part of the U.S. Constitution worth valuing. And on the same day that she revealed her proposal to allow lawmakers more time to read bills before voting on them, Boebert slipped in a strange conspiracy theory while appearing on Newsmax.
According to Boebert, the poverty-stricken nation of Venezuela has fallen into their dire situation because citizens don’t have access to assault weapons. And Boebert is attempting to drum up hysteria by claiming that this will happen if the U.S. enacts more gun control laws in response to the unending waves of mass shootings.
Lauren Boebert says if the assault weapons ban is passed, people in America will start eating their dogs because that’s what happened in Venezuela. pic.twitter.com/Wrxk14uIHD
Obviously, she’s not making much sense here unless guns have harnessed the magical ability to grow food like they’re trees. Yet Boebert didn’t even study up on parts of speech (let alone logic) before becoming a U.S. lawmaker. In other words, guns are akin to religion for Boebert, and she even celebrates Christmas with guns around the tree. So, yup, she’s gonna root and toot until she’s out of office.
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