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Earlier this month, Billie Eilish debuted a new song, “TV,” live. One standout lyric is a clear reference to the media sensation surrounding the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard defamation trial amid news that the Supreme Court could potentially overturn Roe v. Wade: “The internet’s gone wild watching movie stars on trial / While they’re overturning Roe v. Wade.”

Now, in a new NME profile, Eilish has expanded on that line, sharing how truly frustrated the situation made her. She said:

“I was in this state of depression, losing my own rights to my own body, and then I’d go on the internet and it would be people giving their take on this trial. Who f*cking gives a f*ck? Women are losing rights for their bodies, so why are we talking about celebrities’ divorce trials? Who gives a sh*t? Let them figure it out on their own. The internet bothers the sh*t out of me sometimes.”

She also explained her decision to debut “TV” on stage, saying, “I just wanted to go back to my roots: to put a little guitar song back out, and feel like how I used to. I was just missing that feeling and missed doing a song that no one had heard yet.”

Check out the full feature here.

Back in April, the rumor mill was churning, specifically as it related to a possible engagement between Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal, with Bridgers reportedly calling him her fiancé at a Coachella party. Bridgers herself hasn’t really spoken about those rumors, although she has now as part of a new profile from The Guardian.

She didn’t offer much clarity, though: When the topic was brought up, Bridgers, with a “grin,” said, “F*ck the f*cking tabloids to hell, that’s what I’ll say about that!”

Meanwhile, she also spoke about both she and Mescal reaching a higher level of fame during the initial COVID-19 lockdowns, saying,”It’s so nice to have that in common with somebody, because it just makes no sense.” With “a happy squirm,” Bridgers also talked about writing “Sidelines” with Mescal in mind: “Writing about my relationship with only good sh*t, because that’s all I feel, is hard, but it makes it easy when you’re actually having those feelings.”

She also touched on attending this year’s Met Gala (her first) with Mescal by her side, saying, “They literally sewed me into [my dress]. It was terrifying, in a very fun way. […] It’s like the weirdest, most elitist prom.”

Check out the full feature here.

The news that Lady Gaga is in talks to play Harley Quinn in Joker 2… which is a musical… was met with confusion and delight. But it left me with one big question: what about the other Harley Quinn? No, not the next Margot Robbie movie (that’s also important, but she’s busy with Barbie, which could go down as the greatest movie of all-time), but HBO Max’s animated series, Harley Quinn.

Harley Quinn is “so much better than you think it will be when you read ‘Harley Quinn animated series,’ even if you’re the type of person who gets excited about phrases like that already,” our own Brian Grubb once opined. I couldn’t agree more. (No offense to Tom Hardy, but James Adomian’s Bane is the definitive Bane.) Season two premiered in April 2020, approximately 17 years ago, but it’s coming back for a new season soon.

As in, next month soon. IGN reports:

Harley Quinn is back, arriving on HBO Max this July. The hit animated series starring Kaley Cuoco as the iconic Harley Quinn doesn’t have a confirmed release date just yet – but it will be back at some point in July, according to a Warner Media press release.

You can catch up with the first two seasons on HBO Max, or at least watch a best-of Bane supercut.

(Via IGN)

It would be fair to assume Roddy Ricch has a chip on his shoulder after the mixed reactions to his December 2021 album Live Life Fast. There was much anticipation for the follow-up to his strong 2019 debut Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial and his confident foreshadowing in interviews of what to prepare for from his sophomore LP only added to the expectations. Six months later, he’s back with the high-energy, three-song EP The Big Three.

The project includes production from Mustard, London On Ds Track, Sonic and Wasa. He quickly teased the next iteration of the Feed Tha Streets series before testing some snippets that were met very harshly as well. Now, six months later, the “High Fashion” artist is back with a three-song EP titled The Big Three with production Mustard, London On Da Track, Sonic and Wasa on this outing for the “The Box” spitter.

Though Roddy hasn’t officially released any solo music in the six months between Live Life Fast and Please Excuse Me, he maintained a presence with features on Post Malone’s Twelve Carat Toothache, Ella Mai’s Heart On My Sleeve, and Gunna’s DS4ever.
The Big Three is out now via Atlantic. Listen to it here.

Verzuz made its return tonight with its previously announced matchup between 2000s R&B favorites Mario and Omarion. The battle was a bit different from the past ones we’ve seen on the platform over the past two years. In addition to it being a live event from Los Angeles, Mario and Omarion’s battle also featured an undercard that placed Ray J and Bobby V in a battle against Sammie and Pleasure P. If you expected things to go smoothly throughout the night, we’re here to tell you that was far from the case, and it started long before Mario and Omarion took the stage.

Ray J and Bobby V’s battle against Sammie and Pleasure P featured plenty of moments that sent social media into a frenzy. There was Ray J being quite off-key as he sang his fan-favorite “One Wish.” Then, Bobby V, Sammie, and Pleasure P joined forces to sing “One Wish” on-key. Then Ray told the trio that they were “just mad y’all don’t own y’all hits.” Sammie also declared that there “wouldn’t be no Bobby V without Sammie” and he also referred to Ray J as “Brandy’s brother.”

Now, if you thought things would be much smoother during Omarion and Mario’s battle, we’re here to tell you that was also not the case. Mario repeated told Omarion and his guestsm, which included Jeremih, Tank, and more, that they sounded off-key. Omarion tried to clown Mario for not being on the Millenium Tour, but Mario said he didn’t “wanna be in that raggedy sh*t.” To make things even more out of control, Omarion and his brother O’Ryan attempted to seduce (?) the crowd by eating a large slice of watermelon on stage.

All in all, as you can see in the above videos, this Verzuz was nothing short of chaotic and entertaining.

However, if you’d like to be entertained further, you can see more moments and reactions from tonight’s Verzuz below.

Tackling anything before you finish your first cup of joe seems like a tall order, but with Hugo Coffee Roasters you can turn your morning ritual into an act of kindness. This female-founded, fair trade organic coffee roaster partners with different organizations to help save the lives of rescue dogs and farm animals. Here’s how they do it:

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Since their inception, Hugo Coffee Roasters has been able to donate over $75,000 and find over 550 rescue dogs homes! They’ve also contributed a few thousand vaccines, dog beds, and shelter meals to animals in need. Hugo Coffee Roasters partner with organizations like Paws for Life and Nuzzle & Co. to make differences in the lives of animals. By sponsoring radio advertisement “adoption spotlights”, donating resources and increasing awareness/education, Hugo Coffee Roasters makes a difference in the lives of thousands of different animals.

And each of their blends follows after Fido, because why not? The company was named for founder Claudia McMillan’s dog Hugo. Their roasts are expertly crafted and delightfully satisfying. Try the Roll Over Breakfast Blend for hints of maple, milk chocolate and a nuttiness that’s sure to get you right out of bed in the morning. Then compare this to the New Trick Light Roast for a more playful, bright, sweet, puppy-dog burst of energy. Or sip the Howler Espresso for a traditional espresso that will have you braking for more!

We know what you’re thinking, but there’s even more to love! Hugo Coffee Roasters also has a sister brand, Fluffy Cow Coffee!

Fluffy Cow Coffee is all about delivering quality coffee and rescuing mistreated or abused farm animals in the process. With blends like Cowabunga Dark Roast, Udderly Decaf, and Deja-Moo Medium, their brews deliver timeless, classic coffee staples. Fluffy Cow Coffee partners with Charlie’s Acres, a non-profit rescue sanctuary for abused and mistreated farm animals. In addition to helping with rehabilitation, they also offer education resources for those interested in learning more about environmentally sustainable or plant based diets.

Whether you’re looking for an Udderly Decaf after your next dinner party or their Dog Daze Cold Brew to get you through the thick of summer, Hugo Coffee Roasters has you covered! And with tons of fun, cheeky mugs you can be sure to show off your roaster. Because part of making a difference is raising awareness right? And what better conversation starter than their “time to CALF-inate” mug or their “MOOve Over it’s Coffee Time”?

They also have single serve brew bags that are great for camping, traveling or any time you need your coffee kick on the go – because if tea can do it, why can’t coffee?

Check them out now, and let your morning coffee do more than give you your daily dose of caffeine. Just think of how good it will feel to know that you helped save the life of an animal – and all before your first sip!

Completely customizable, hand-poured candles with a purpose. That’s what you get when you give a gift from The Little Market. But why candles?

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For centuries candles have been enjoyed for so much more than their mood lighting. Candles have been shown to calm the mind, boost moods, increase ambiance and stimulate memory. Not to mention, their aromatic components have also been proven to help improve physical and psychological well-being.

Many cultures also burn candles out of remembrance for a person or an event. A lot of us are familiar with blowing out candles on top of a cake to celebrate a birthday, but candles are also used in a lot of marriage ceremonies to symbolize the couple’s new unity. Christians, Hindus and Buddhists also light candles in a form of prayer or offering. In the Jewish religion, candles are a burnt to in memorial of a lost loved-one.

The Little Market builds off of this history and creates candles that symbolize the joy in many different occasions, even those that sting a little. They make a great engagement present, and are also just a fabulous way to remind the people you love how awesome they are. When designing your custom hand-poured candle you chose everything from the messaging on the label, to the illustrations. You can even blend up to twenty different scents to ensure that your gift will be something that they’ll love. Celebrate their new home, graduation, or just give them a little something to remember.

Because candles are so ritualistic in nature, burning a candle instinctively stimulates memories. By combining this with the power of aroma therapy, The Little Market’s custom candles are sure to bring on the nostalgia or create an added element of fondness to new memories. And from now until the end of June, use the code UPWORTHY10 for 10% off your The Little Market order.

But what’s even better than that discount is that The Little Market is a non-profit fair-trade shop with ethically sourced and artisan made products. The female-founded company puts extra emphasis on helping survivors of trafficking and domestic violence, women transitioning out of homelessness, refugees and people with disabilities. Since 2013 they’ve created over 1.25 million hours of dignified work – and that’s something to support.

The Little Market site also gives you the option to shop by cause and chose which programs of theirs you want your dollar to go towards. Their causes include: the environment, US based initiatives, HIV/AIDS, young mothers, homelessness, reentry programs, refugees +IDPs, human trafficking, domestic violence, disability rights, children, traditional techniques, skill development, and indigenous populations.

In addition to their incredible candles, they also have custom tote bags, hand-made decor, sugar-scrub, jewelry and handbags. Each of their products has their same high-quality, chic aesthetics and they each support one of their amazing causes.

Check out their site, and now until the end of June, use the code UPWORTHY10 for 10% off your order.

It was just a year and a half ago that there seemed to be some bad blood between Snoop Dogg and Eminem, both of whom are prodigies of Dr. Dre. It all started when Eminem took issue with Snoop Dogg leaving him out of his personal list of top ten rappers. Eminem shot back with a diss on “Zeus” and Snoop sent a warning back to the Detroit rapper in return. The two eventually settled their differences and even shared the stage together for the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show earlier this year. Now, they’ve done something that they haven’t in a really long time: collaborated on a song.

Snoop and Eminem take things from “From The D 2 The LBC” on their new collaboration, and it arrives with quite the unique music video to accompany it. The visual begins with Eminem in the studio getting ready to record a verse. He struggles to begin as Snoop has flooded with the studio with smoke thanks to a blunt he lit. Soon enough, Eminem gets a contact high thanks to Snoop, and things get a bit wacky for the remainder of the video as both rappers enter a world where they’ve turned into Bored Ape NFTs.

It should be noted that Snoop and Eminem are not unfamiliar with the world of NFTs as they’ve both taken previous steps into it, examples of which you can see here and here respectively.

You can check out the video for “From The D 2 The LBC” above.

Brent Faiyaz is back with the official release of his single “Price Of Fame.” The recluse is coincidentally very open about his struggles with being a celebrity, between how it affects his relations with women or just general peace. “They just want to knock me off my square,” he sings with conviction. He even asks “Is it cause my whip too fast you don’t see my flaws?” which is true to his self-aware nature.

“Price Of Fame” was previously part of a three-pack Brent Faiyaz sent to select fans before it made its rounds on the larger internet. Now, it is a confirmed placement on Wasteland, his sophomore album that arrives on July 8. Prior to this, he hadn’t delivered a full project since 2020’s F*** The World, starring the cultural favorites “Clouded,” “Been Away,” and the title track. In between projects, the 26-year-old released the singles “Wasting Time” featuring Drake, “Gravity” with Tyler The Creator, “Mercedes,” “Show U Off,” and “Dead Man Walking.”

Faiyaz even appeared on Tems’ “Found” from her 2021 EP If Orange Was A Place, Meek Mill’s “Halo” off of Expensive Pain, and “Lost Souls” from Baby Keem’s The Melodic Blue.

Listen to “Price Of Fame” above.

Wasteland is out 7/8 via Lost Kids LLC. You can pre-save it here.

Meek Mill is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Coi Leray talks a tough game, but she isn’t afraid to get vulnerable. Her new single “Involved” addresses the mutual affection between her and a lover. She pledges to be discreet through autotuned vocals and a frantic drum pattern but also acknowledges her addiction to the love they share and how it forces her to question why she stays when other women are in the picture. It is a relatable story that is equal parts heartwarming and toxic.

“Involved” recalls a similar message to that of “Aye Yai Yai” from two months prior, a song that is a part of Coi Leray’s debut album Trendsetter. The project was backed by the popular “No More Parties (Remix)” featuring Lil Durk, “Blick Blick” with Nicki Minaj, and “Twinnem.” The LP also included guest appearances from Yung Bleu, HER, G Herbo, Polo G, and more.

In more recent news, the New Jersey artist recently pushed back her tour, which began in early June, in addition to adding dates in both the United States and Europe. The tour is set to finish at the end of August and includes individual shows as well as festival performances. Coi loves to love and she loves the stage, so expect “Involved” to be quickly added to the setlist.

Check out Coi Leray’s new track “Involved” above.