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No one has ever had to wonder what Anthony Edwards is thinking about anything, and every now and then, that will lead to the Minnesota Timberwolves star making people upset. That happened earlier this month when Edwards, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, expressed his belief that Michael Jordan was the only skilled player during his era in the league.

“I didn’t watch it back in the day so I can’t speak on it,” Edwards said. “They say it was tougher back then than it is now, but I don’t think anybody had skill back then. [Michael Jordan] was the only one that really had skill, you know what I mean? So that’s why when they saw Kobe [Bryant], they were like, “Oh, my God.” But now everybody has skill.”

Shockingly, this did not go over well, and provided some fodder for the various takesmen who like to opine on these things. The king of said takesman is Stephen A. Smith, who sat down for an interview with Magic Johnson and asked the Hall of Fame guard his thoughts. Johnson, shockingly, was not a fan of this, but made clear that Edwards isn’t worth his time.

“You know, I don’t ever respond to a guy that’s never won a championship,” Johnson told Smith. “There’s not nothing to really say. He didn’t win a college championship, I don’t even know if he won a high school championship.”

While Edwards hasn’t won a title in Minnesota and did not win an NCAA championship at Georgia, he is coming off of a summer where he won a gold medal as a member of USA Basketball.

Nicki Minaj has a long list of rap foes. Unfortunately, there’s also a growing collective of Barbz that have taken issue with the “FTCU” rapper. One fan has supposedly taken their issue to the court’s door step.

According to TMZ, Nicki Minaj has been sued by fan, Tameer Peak, for slander. But Nicki Minaj countered with a statement, accusing the man of being a “stalker,” who reportedly attempted to impersonate members of her team.

Peak claimed that Nicki Minaj used her social media accounts and Stationhead broadcast channel to ridicule him, which turned fellow fans against him. Peak also alleged that Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, battered him, during a 2020 Super Bowl weekend event.

In the filing submitted to the Los Angeles Superior Court, Peak listed Nicki Minaj’s alleged past remarks; “It’s clear they’re not necessarily, you know, a full basket umm at the picnic,” “one sandwich short of a picnic,” and Peak “receiving a check from the government” as supporting evidence.

Tameer Peak has asked for damages (reputational harm, emotional distress and financial loss) in the amount of $5 million.

In a statement provided to the outlet, Nicki Minaj’s attorney, Judd Burstein, shut down Peak’s allegations. “Mr. Peak has been harassing Nicki on social media for years on end to no avail,” he wrote. “He has now graduated to seeking to shake her down financially with manifestly false allegations and legally frivolous claims. He will regret having gone down this disreputable road when he is forced to pay her legal fees as required by California law.”

Iceland is in a league of its own on the travel bucket list. Known as the island of fire and ice, Iceland has a strong reputation for its idyllic landscapes — boasting active volcanoes, glistening waterfalls, deep canyons and cliffs, and frigid glaciers. Over 10% of the island is covered by glaciers, making it no surprise that Iceland was the last place on Earth to be settled by humans. Because of this, it only makes sense for over half of Iceland’s population – which is only a mere 382,000 people – to live in the country’s capital of Reykjavík.

Up until 2019, it was quite expensive to even get to Reykjavík from the United States. Flying over the Northern part of the Atlantic Ocean to the northernmost capital in the world came with a hefty price ticket, making it less accessible for any traveler on a budget. That was the case until PLAY airlines leveled the playing field, offering streamlined, no-frills service between Iceland, North America, and Europe.

Having hit many of my dream destinations already, I recently decided it was finally time to check the island of fire and ice off my travel bucketlist once and for all, staying on budget with PLAY airlines and giving myself three days to explore Reykjavík and its geographical day-tripping landscapes. What I found was, above all the natural wonder, some of the nicest people I’ve come across throughout my global travels. Whether it’s due to the awe-striking Aurora Borealis seen in the night sky for over half the year, the amazing food scene, or the ability to see some of the world’s most insane geographical happenings just hours away from the capital, the people you meet are pretty damn warm.

Scroll down to read my three-day guide on where to eat, sleep, and adventure in Reykjavík. Three days may seem like a short time to explore the city and island, but that’s all the time I had and, well, as you’ll see: I was able to fit a lot in.

PART 1 – Where To Eat

Although Reykjavik only hosts a population of roughly 100,000 people, the food scene is incredibly impressive . Not surprisingly, fresh fish and seafood are abundant. Icelanders also love their lamb, which isn’t necessarily my favorite, to be honest. If you happened to click this with the thought: “Gee, I wonder what she thought of all the lamb dishes?” this might not be the right review for you.

For breakfast, I recommend finding a hotel or hostel that offers complimentary breakfast. Because food is expensive in Iceland, this helps cut your costs.

Since I was out exploring the city each day, I grabbed lunch to-go in the mornings before my adventures from the local 24-hour convenience store, 10-11. It’s basically the Iceland version of 7-11. Don’t let that fool you though! I would never subject myself to any of the pre-made foods in a 7-11 in the United States. But in Iceland what you’ll find is a great selection of freshly made wraps and sandwiches to choose from.

If you have a sweet tooth like me, walking down the candy aisle was very fun! I definitely tried quite a few new candy bars that I’ve never seen before, like the Yankie. Nothing like treating yourself to an Icelandic Milky Way while hiking a glacier!

For dinner, I was fortunate to get a table at three spectacular restaurants in downtown.

Héðinn Kitchen gave me my first taste of what Reykjavik has to offer. Located in what was a previous steelworks factory, Héðinn hosts a beautiful, low-lit atmosphere to warm your bones from the chills of this North Atlantic city. I graciously ordered the Héðinn Adventure Trip, a five-course meal based on what the chef wants to make and the seasonal ingredients available.

Some notable standouts:

• Salmon Two Ways: I loved the soft bread complemented with the elderflower pickled cucumber, dill sauce, salmon and roe.
• Shrimp & Lobster Soup: Not only was this dish delicious to eat, but it was very fun to have the chef come over and pour the smoked buttermilk broth over the steamed bites of shrimp and lobster.
• Braised Porkbelly: They initially said that the lamb came with the five-course meal but they allowed me to swap this in instead. What a treat! The peanut breadcrumb finish was the perfect touch to the sauce and flavor of the pork. It came atop butternut squash which had a great buttery flavor to offset the salty pork which I loved.
• Date Cake: I wasn’t sure what was better, the five-spiced date cake with Irish whiskey cream or the homemade vanilla ice cream that came with it. I was so fun but made sure to eat this all.

Anna Jóna was a completely different experience. As soon as you step inside, you’re transported to a French Barbie dining scene where Polo and Pan play over the speakers and you sip bubbles overlooking the harbor through its rounded corner windows.

What I noticed was this place was one of the first restaurants in the city that didn’t offer any chicken dishes. Not necessarily a bad thing. With the plates being somewhat small, the restaurant encourages you to order three plates for a “full meal” which I happily abided by.

Some highlights:

• Baked Celeriac: I loved the flavor of this cold dish with the hazelnuts, pickled rutabaga, and herb oil. It was delicious but somewhat hard to eat since obtaining a bite with everything on it was damn near impossible.
• Kale Salad & Sweet Potato Gnocchi: The kale salad claimed to come with capers but they’re hardly noticeable with the flavors of the raisins. The sweet potato gnocchi was overwhelmingly delicious with the accompaniment of the wild oyster mushrooms.
• Sautéed Monkfish: The first words that came out of my mouth were “Oh my God.” This came so buttery and thick. The “butter blanc” sauce poured over fresh at your table was astounding and perfectly complemented with the citrus hint.
• Homemade Macarons: Would it be a true French dining experience without some homemade macarons? I was beyond full but loved taking these back to my hotel room to indulge at a later hour of the evening.

Then there was OTO. I’ve been dreaming of this place ever since I went. There’s a reason why this made the Spring Travel Hot List: it is seriously one of the best food experiences I’ve ever had in my life. They also play a lot of Khruangbin, which I’m definitely not complaining about.

Derived from “Kyoto,” OTO has made a lot of noise recently in Reykjavik’s bustling food scene. Led by award-winning Icelandic chef Sigurður Laufdal, OTO combines the flavors of Japan and Italy for what they call “Japanese Italian.” The burger-joint-turned-upscale-eatery offers a lively and energetic atmosphere to take your tastebuds on a culinary journey. The menu is big enough to accommodate just about any specific craving, yet well-curated to ensure each dish is thoroughly perfected. You might as well order the tasting menu if you’re lucky enough to secure a table here, which you won’t be able to without a weeks-in-advance reservation.

 

Everything here was truly superb. My favorites included:

• Hokkaido: This Japanese milk bread started me off on a light and fluffy flavor journey. Get it alongside the smoked trout and chives spread and the tofu sesame seed spread to start your evening off strong.
• Bikini: It comes in a perfect little bite-sized package overflowing with complementing flavors between the prosciutto and truffle honey.
• Crudo: Think plum slices with tapioca-accented halibut slices. Sounds strange but the flavors here bursted in your mouth. The umebowski sauce essentially highlighted the plums and there wasn’t any overwhelming fish taste. A visually beautiful dish.
• Hand-Dived Scallop: The surprise comes when you secure a bite from within the shell and spoon salty, parmesan foam that bubbles in your mouth before you’re greeted with the creamy, saltwater flavors of the scallop. It’s a heavenly, orgasmic cheese and salt explosion in your mouth.
• Italian Japanese Rice: This can only be ordered as a side if you specifically – and nicely – ask for it since it’s not listed on the menu, and there’s a reason why. The restaurant would certainly run out of it if word got out. If you can secure this, you’ll be treated to a heaping side of sushi rice with crispy, fried kale and tuna flakes on top that tastes straight out of a Japanese sushi-ya.
• Lynchee: This came with plum sake poured on top and was so refreshing! Think of it essentially as Italian ice.
• Tiramisu: I love a good tiramisu. This came when I was beyond full but I made room. The mascarpone, pistachios, coffee flavor, and cacao dusting resulted in a rich and thickkkkkk dessert that all dessert fans would swoon over.

Part II – Where To Sleep

If you’re going to Reykjavik, you’ll want to be in the middle of the action. What better place than having the front door of your hotel leading you out to Laugavegur (aka Main Street).

With that said, I found Center Hotels Plaza to be the perfect place to rest my head at night. Slap bang in the middle of downtown Reykjavik, Center Hotels Plaza overlooks the city’s oldest square and main street, allowing you the ultimate freedom to explore all of what this city has to offer. Seriously, you’ll be in walking distance to some of the best bars, restaurants, shops, and must-see stops in Reykjavik.

As Center Hotels’ largest hotel, Center Plaza offers a broad choice of 200 rooms to maximize your weekend stay in Reykjavik. Spanning eight floors, you’ll find a selection of standard single, standard double, standard city view, superior double, and of course top floor executive double rooms. Every room comes with the basics: a flat screen TV, free wifi, a hairdryer, and towels.

If they have an executive double room on the eighth floor do not hesitate to book it. While the majority of standard hotels don’t even let you open a window, the eighth-floor rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows that open up to the private rooftop balcony only available to eighth-floor guests. What a freaking view of the city! If Reykjavik wasn’t so rainy I would’ve spent more time out there.

While you do have your own room, this hotel seemed more like a hostel than a hotel. You enter a small – but stylish – lobby where the side wall of the check-in counter doubles as the Plaza Bar. Onsite you’ll find three meeting rooms, comfortable sitting and co-working spaces in the lobby, and a dining area that includes complimentary breakfast in the morning. I don’t know if it’s just me, but European breakfast just hits different than in the United States.

If you’re looking for luxury, this isn’t the place. But it’s exactly what you need to rest your head at night after adventuring the island of fire and ice all day.

Part III – Where To Play

Iceland is an island of adventure. It’s truly unlike any other place on Earth. Sleeping in isn’t on the vacation itinerary. Was it hard to wake up in the morning with the cold weather in the winter? Yes. But you’ll probably be overruled with excitement to wake up before the hint of dawn to see the beauty of what Iceland and Reykjavik has to offer. If you’re only working with three days to see and explore Reykjavik, make sure you maximize your time.

Visit The Sun Voyager & Harpa Concert Hall

This is a famous statue in Reykjavik. Designed in the mid-1980s to commemorate the bicentenary of the city’s constitution, it’s great to snap a photo here in the day or night. It looks like a Viking ship, honoring Iceland’s history and seafaring tradition. It’s easy to walk to if you have dinner at Héðinn Kitchen! Across the street, you’ll see the illuminating glass of Harpa, one of the country’s largest music venues.

Take A Walk Down Laugavegur Street

Laugavegur is the main shopping street and one of the oldest streets in Reykjavík, renowned for its boutiques, restaurants, and bars. It’s also right outside Center Hotels Plaza, making this one of the easiest things to do while on your trip.

Some notable places included:

• The Irishman Pub: Spin the wheel of fortune here for 2500 ISK (approximately USD 18) to try to win six draft beers, a round of shots, and more.
• Hús máls og menningar: A bookstore meets late-night music venue. Only Iceland would hold something of a dream like this on its main street. This place was packed to the brim on a Wednesday night, and for good reason. The band played rocked-out versions of popular pop and rock songs but its more of the aesthetic that really brings it together.
• Hallgrimskirkja: One of the most famous churches in the city, and Iceland’s tallest church at 243 feet high. I didn’t pay to go in the tower, but taking photos outside the church and within the chapel was a great way to see the bulk of this.
• iurie | fine art: You may not be able to see all of Iceland in one weekend in Reykjavik, but you can surely see it here. Photographer Iurie Belegurschi celebrates the country’s magnificent natural wonders through jaw-dropping photos, while also sparking global action to fight the climate crisis, which is also captured behind his lens.

Get Curious At The Icelandic Phallological Museum

Come one, come all to the worldʹs only genuine penis museum. It’s truly nothing you’ve seen before, that is of course unless you’ve seen hundreds of phallic specimens at once (no judgment here). I ended up taking my time and reading most the information presented in the museum, which took a little less than an hour.

Set Out On A Northern Lights Cruise

One of the main reasons I wanted to go to Iceland was to see the Aurora Borealis. I loved going out on the water with Elding for a chilly but thrilling evening of looking for the colors to dance over the water. What I appreciated about Elding is that if you have an evening booked and it’s cloudy, they will still take you out on the water. If the lights fail to make an appearance, you are free to go as many times as you want within two years to see them, for free. Since they operate most months of the year from September through mid-April, this is a great deal.

I was only in Iceland for three nights and each night was cloudy, but on the last night I decided to get on the boat and I was able to see a light green streak in the sky with my naked eye right in front of a breathtaking mountain view within Faxaflói Bay.

It was an overall peaceful experience (as long as you dress warm for it) and I loved being rocked by the ocean waves to see the stars and colors in the sky. It’s also within walking distance to Center Hotels Plaza.

Hike A 700-Year-Old Glacier & See Mystical Waterfalls

Landing on a glacier in Alaska was amazing. Hiking up a glacier in Iceland was completely out of this world. It was hands down the most epic single-day adventure of my life.

Arctic Adventures’ South Coast, Waterfalls & Glacier Hike tour is a full-day commitment. It’s a 12-hour journey, but the amount of waterfalls and epic scenery you’ll see throughout the day is worth it. Make sure you bring plenty of warm and waterproof layers because you will get wet.

You start the day getting picked up at your nearest bus stop pickup location at 8 am. For me, it was at stop #1 Ráðhúsið/City Hall, which was only a three-minute walk from Center Hotels Plaza. You’ll get on a comfortable bus equipped with heat and WiFi and set off to the Southern tip of the island. Watching out the window seeing the terrain quickly turn to rocky and icy tundra was quite cool (this of course depends on the season you go). The views driving through the Viking farm towns overlooking Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla volcanoes are a sight to behold and great way to start your morning.

After an hour or so of driving, you’ll first step out of the bus and gawk at the 180-foot-high Skógafoss Waterfall. One of the best photo opportunities of the whole trip is here. From there, you head to Reynisfjara to see the famous black sand beach and basalt cavern. When I went, it was very windy and sleeting quite heavily — so I didn’t walk the beach as it can get very dangerous. Plus, at this point, I really just wanted to get warm and eat my lunch inside the little cafe they have here.

Then the real fun begins. Just a couple of minutes down the road, you’ll get geared up for one of the most epic hikes you’ll embark on at Sólheimajökulll Glacier. You’ll want to make sure you have waterproof boots with ankle support for this, as you’ll need them to secure the crampons to walk onto the glacier. With your helmet secured and ice pick in hand, you’re guided up through glacier walls, eventually reaching the top. The views here were absolutely insane. To elevate this experience, I highly recommend getting Francesco as your guide if you’re looking for someone who is knowledgeable but extremely personable and funny.

En total, you spend around three hours getting fitted for your gear and hiking up and back.

I was absolutely exhausted after the hike but you end the day with a peaceful sighting of Seljalandsfoss waterfall. The sun was shining at its peak and it was nice to walk alone and find some solitude in front of the waterfall and the nearby streams away from the crowd here.

Snorkel & Swim Between Two Continents

When I heard news that I was doing this, I was nervous. Going snorkeling in Iceland sounds like a recipe for frostbite. I’m not going to lie, it was really cold. But there’s a reason why this is one of the most sought-after activities and deemed one of the world’s top ten dive sites.

After a full day of exploring waterfalls and hiking a glacier, I was very happy to see that my pickup time wasn’t until noon. In contrast to the glacier adventure, Arctic Adventures takes you Northeast to Thingvellir National Park to snorkel in the Silfra Fissure. It takes a decent amount of time for the guide to get you fully clothed and geared up for this, especially in the winter. If you are sensitive to cold water, it will be an adventure in itself. Once you get yourself in the water though, you completely forget about how cold you may be. Looking as far as 300 feet below you, the water here is some of the clearest in the world. You’ll float atop lava and volcanic canyons that have been moving between the tectonic plates of North American and Eurasian continents for thousands of years. The energy transmitted here is palpable and I fully felt in awe of swimming in between two continents, an activity you can’t do anywhere else in the world.

As amazing as it was, the freezing cold water – which stays the same temperature even in the summer months – made my lips swell up and my fingers go completely numb. Though I’m glad I did it, I wouldn’t say I would do it again.

TLC fans’ frustration have turned into grave concern. On August 23, the “No Scrubs” musicians were slated to perform at the New York State Fair in Syracuse.

Unfortunately, the duo was nowhere to be found at their designated performance time. Instead, the stage displayed a message (viewable here), which read: “Unfortunately, tonight’s TLC performance has been canceled due to T-Boz experiencing severe illness.”

The ailment was initially thought to be food poisoning. However, after T-Boz (real name Tionne Watkins) was hospitalized for the condition yesterday (August 24), it was formally diagnosed as a severe abdominal blockage. As a result, the group was forced to cancel their subsequent Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut that evening.

Over on TLC’s Instagram page, they expressed regret over the last minute cancelation and provided more information about T-Boz’s hospital stay. “Tionne deeply regrets having to cancel these shows and extends her sincere apologies to all her fans and the event promoters,” read the note. “The decision to cancel was made under the advisement of her physician, who required her to stay in the hospital overnight to undergo a CT scan to assess the severity of her condition.”

Read the full official statement posted to TLC’s Instagram stories below.

On August 23, Slipknot revealed that its turntablist, DJ Sid Wilson was involved in a horrific accident. After receiving medical treatment following the fire explosion, Wilson seemed to be in much better spirits. Although his road to recovery will be rough, his boo and TV host Kelly Osbourne will ensure it is filled with laughter.

Yesterday (August 24), Osbourne rattled off a flurry of jokes about Wilson’s accident, whom she shares a son with, to encourage other musicians to stay away from anything flammable.

In a series of images uploaded to her Instagram stories, Osbourne created a playlist of tracks fit for the tragic occasion. The songs plastered on photos of an agonized Wilson included Adele’s “Set Fire To The Rain,” Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” Jerry Lee Lewis’ “Great Balls Of Fire,” The Prodigy’s “Firestarter,” and Alicia Keys’ “Girl On Fire.”

But it wasn’t all a laughing matter. The first post shared to Osbourne’s account was a video in which she thanked fans for their well-wishes before she picked Wilson up from the hospital.

“Good morning everyone,” she said. “I just want to take a second to thank everyone for who has been sending well-wishes and prayers for Sid. He is doing so much better. In fact, we are on the way to pick him up from the hospital right now. We’ll give you more of an update later. He’s still in a lot of pain. But, he’s doing so much better. We love you guys. Thank you.”

Wilson has also posted videos to his personal account showing the behind-the-scenes of his medical treatment (viewable here), transportation to a secondary care facility (viewable here), and a photo of his injuries.

Although Slipknot has confirmed they will still perform at Rocklahoma 2024, attendees shouldn’t expect to see Sid Wilson behind the DJ booth.

James Wan’s imagination knows no bounds between the horrors of The Conjuring, Insidious, and Saw franchises, and his periodic visits to television are now taking a new turn with Teacup. This Peacock series further hails from producers including Wan/Atomic Monster, Ian McCullough, Michael Clear, and E.L. Katz, who of course are some of the minds behind The Haunting of Bly Manor, M3GAN, Archive 81, and more.

In addition to those behind the subject matter, this series will star Yvonne Strahovski, who is of course familiar to Handmaid’s Tale and Dexter viewers, but also Scott Speedman, who appeared in an immensely unsettling home invasion film, 2008’s The Strangers. While speaking about the film at the most recent San Diego Comic-Con, Speedman declared that he did feel those same vibes while working on Teacup, so let’s dig into what’s been revealed.

Plot

Robert McCammon’s Bram Stoker Award-nominated and New York Times-bestselling Stinger serves as the backbone for this story that will take place over 48 hours. Via Hollywood Reporter, the book has been stripped down to focus upon minimal characters, including a family that, said Speedman, is moving through a stressful set of circumstances before and during the story.

According to the film’s synopsis, Teacup “follows a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive.” Co-executive producer Ian McCullough pointed towards the story’s minimalism, adding that “[we] focus on the characters and the predicament they’re going through, but we don’t need to fill it out with a bunch of stuff we don’t need.” Wan alternately described the series as both “meditative” but also “so big and scary.”

Will there be gore? Yvonne Strahovski revealed that a specific prosthetic “genuinely made me feel sick.” Additionally, she admitted to have expected a less emotionally strenuous experience than Handmaid’s Tale but that this undertaking wasn’t as simple as she imagined that it would be. From every hint thus far, however, this series won’t last nearly as long as her time on Handmaid’s Tale, so perhaps a romcom (or a nice trip to the beach) will be in order for her next for some stress relief.

Cast

The Teacup cast includes Yvonne Strahovski (Handmaid’s Tale, Dexter), Scott Speedman (The Strangers, Grey’s Anatomy), and Chaske Spencer (The English) along with Kathy Baker and Boris McGiver.

Release Date

Teacup will debut on October 10 with two episodes and two more each week until October 31.

Trailer

A few options already surfaced. In the first, some ominous teacup patterns tell us nothing, but in the second, second, hellish farmhouse events begin.

Every single week, our TV and film experts will list the most important ten streaming selections for you to pop into your queues. We’re not strictly operating upon reviews or accrued streaming clicks (although yes, we’ve scoured the streaming site charts) but, instead, upon those selections that are really worth noticing amid the churning sea of content. There’s a lot out there, after all, and your time is valuable.

This week, the results are semi-skewed due to numerous AMC series landing on Netflix for the first time, meaning that viewers now have (and are seizing) the opportunity to binge the heck out of these titles. So, be prepared for strong representation there.

10. Dark Winds – AMC series streaming on Netflix

This George R.R. Martin-produced crime drama qualifies as a sleeper series that I highly recommend binging at some point. (Mostly) Native American writers are doing the thing here with Tony Hillerman’s Leaphorn & Chee book series and the two 1970s Navajo cops (at a remote area near Monument Valley) who embark upon apparently unrelated crimes including a double murder case. In the process, they see things that make them think twice about their spiritual beliefs.

9. Mayfair Witches – AMC series streaming on Netflix

Anne Rice fans are already more than sated with the Interview With The Vampire reboot series, which is actually much better than the movie, especially when it comes to the (non-closeted) dynamic of Louis and Lestat. Then a bonus arrived with Rice’s Mayfair Witches, which isn’t as compelling as its predecessor, but how can the author’s fans resist giving Alexandra Daddario a TV whirl while she’s portraying the heir to a witchy dynasty? That’s right, they cannot.

8. The Union – Netflix film

Netflix might have an enormous hat filled with A-listers, and they might — maybe — draw names at random to fill their endless supply of feature films. This time, sticks were pulled by Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg, who portray ex-high school sweethearts that aren’t on entirely terrible terms. That is, until the star of Catwoman rolls in and pulls the former Marky Mark into an espionage adventure (what a terrible date idea).

7. Alien – 20th Century Fox film streaming on Hulu

Alien: Romulus (starring Cailee Spaeny) is currently riding high in theaters, so naturally, heading back to where cinematic Xenomorph domination began is also on trend. Sigourney Weaver is nothing less than iconic as Ripley, to the point where the franchise later cloned the character in order to bring her back from the dead. You deserved better, Ripley, and so did Newt at the beginning of Alien 3. Yet the time is always right to revisit the franchise’s initial chestburster moment and remember what it was like to behold the shocking scene for the first time.

6. Kevin Can F**k Himself – AMC series streaming on Netflix

That 2021 series starring Annie Murphy is a tough but intoxicating pill to swallow as a satire to sitcoms like King of Queens (which stars Kevin James as, you know, a Kevin). However, the Kevin in this AMC show isn’t simply an annoying, sexist, and schlubby dude who is married to a beautiful and smart woman, Allison. He’s also emotionally abusive, controlling, and manipulative, and — did we mention that this gets dark? — and Allison decides that he must die. This series is actually so addictive that it prompted questions of whether a third season is possible. It’s the Netflix Effect.

5. Industry – HBO series

This show has received plentiful comparisons to Euphoria but set in London’s financial sector. Succession comparisons also exist and are based upon the cutthroat nature of this industry and the glossy sheen of this story that is awash with morphing power dynamics. On a surface level, the latter comparisons make sense. These characters are also young, clever, messy, and money-motivated, but writing off Industry as an imitator would do a disservice, especially as it looks to level up and expand its horizons by throwing new challenges at its characters. That is to say: do not sleep on Industry‘s new season. Read our review here.

4. Supacell – Netflix series

This show has put a new twist on superpowers while shining light on sickle cell disease and and the social issues tied to its suffering. To add to the unusual premise, the show also featuring superpowers humans with run-of-the-mill lives, blue-collar jobs, and relationship problems galore. Tosin Cole, Adelayo Adedayo, Nadine Mills, Eric Abrefa, Josh Tedeku, and Calvin Demba fill out the core cast in this series that is written, created, and co-directed by Rapman (real name Andrew Onwubolu). The characters are well-rounded, the entertainment value is high, and the series is just right for The Boys fans who are looking for another atypical take on “heroes” while waiting for more Gen V and Invincible.

3. The Umbrella Academy – Netflix series

Elliot Page, Tom Hopper, Robert Sheehan, Emmy Raver-Lampman, David Castañeda, Aidan Gallagher, Ritu Arya, and Justin H. Min are bidding their final farewell to the audience of this beloved show based upon Gerard Way and Gabriel Bá’s comic book. Actually, this season goes beyond the source material for a last apocalyptic hurrah, which is even more complicated to solve than usual because the group has lost their powers. That’s actually Allison’s fault, but nobody can accuse the show of taking a stale approach since every season has amped up the oddball nature of this series. Hargreeves siblings, you will be missed.

2. Bad Monkey – Apple TV+ series

Producer Bill Lawrence follows up his Ted Lasso domination with this adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s cult-favorite and bestseller novel of the same name. And when the tech giant’s streaming service needed a protagonist who is fast talking and doesn’t take himself seriously, they knew who to call. Vince Vaughn is here to finally make you forget about his season of True Detective as Andrew Yancy, a former cop-turned-health-inspector who becomes involved in a mystery investigation that could right his career, or not. The series also stars Rob Delaney, Jodie Turner-Smith, L.Scott Caldwell, Michelle Monaghan, and Alex Moffat. Keep your eyes peeled for Zach Braff, too.

1. Emily In Paris – Netflix series

Geez, Emily, get it together, and stop worrying about dudes at every moment. The good news is that she will begin this season by being single and happy, but then the quadrangle will likely return, including both Gabriel and Alfie, and nobody will ever face a single consequence on this show. Tune in for the melodrama and stay for Ashley Park singing songs that she could do in her sleep along with more inexplicable “fashion” that Emily could never afford on her salary. Yep, this is totally a Darren Star show, which accounts for its addictiveness, too.

Health is truly wealth. Legendary rapper and producer Scarface would certainly agree with this ideology. Over the years, the Geto Boys member has documented his frightening medical ups and downs, which included a kidney transplant and a battle with the coronavirus.

Sadly, Scarface is back in the hospital for an undisclosed ailment. Yesterday (August 23), the “F*ck You Too” rapper posted an image of himself receiving medical treatment. “Ouch… Grateful,” read the caption.

Scarface did not outline the nature of his treatment or what he was admitted for. But the Houston Chronicle pointed out that one of the professionals in the image belonged to the facility’s Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. After he’s had time to properly heal, Scarface might provide the public with further information.

Until then, several hip-hop titans, including DJ Premier, Mannie Fresh, E40, DJ Quik, Twista, Three 6 Mafia, and Krayzie Bone rushed to the post’s comment section to wish the Southern rap icon a speedy recovery.

“Prayers sent Face! Continue to heal. Love you, Brad,” wrote Premier.

“Praying for a speedy recovery family. I love you,” penned E40.

“Let’s go bro, we got things to do,” added Mannie Fresh.

“Brad, we got more work to do bro bro. Ain’t no time to be out of time,” chimed Quik.

“God, watch, protect, and heal my brother,” inked Twista.

Industry professionals claim that it takes up to a decade for an artist to become an overnight celebrity. For Chappell Roan that timeline just about fits with her explosion onto the mainstream radar. Still, the “Good Luck, Babe!” singer isn’t a fan of fame.

In fact, just a quickly has she’s been toted as a pop darling (co-signed by Uproxx cover star Jonas Brothers and Adele), Chappell Roan has just as swiftly instituted boundaries to cope with it all.

Last month, Chappell Roan began to call out fans for their “creepy,” “f*cking weird,” and at times “stalker vibes.” Today (August 24), Chappell Roan has doubled down on her decision to enforce boundaries.

In her Instagram stories Chappell Roan uploaded a video statement to outline her stance (viewable here courtesy of Pop Crave).

“I want people to feel safe at my shows and feel like a community,” she said. “I want to feel that way too. I love you. And love is not transactional. And I think you know that. I just thank you for your support. This is nothing to do with that.”

In addition to the clip, Chappell Roan reposted a written statement, originally shared on August 23, that detailed that same sentiments.

Read Chappell Roan’s full statement below.

No one wins when the family feuds—especially Oasis fans. After years of tension-filled digs in the news headlines, it appears brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher have finally settled their differences.

Now, according to a report published by Sunday Times, Oasis is planning to reunite on stage. According to a source, the group has already booked a slew of shows. The insider claimed Oasis’ highly-anticipated performances will be sprinkled across the UK, including summer 2025 shows in Manchester and London. As for the supposed lucky venues, Heaton Park and Wembley Stadium are reportedly set to host the group’s eager fans. But that is just the tip of the rumor iceberg.

The source went on to allege that Oasis’ supposed Wembley Stadium appear will span ten nights. If true, the residency would dethrone a concert record currently held by Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour. The Gallaghers’ public support of Swift (though seemingly for self-serving reasons) makes the record snatching a potential fun cosmic event.

Liam Gallagher further fanned the rumor flames in an exchange with a fan on X (formerly Twitter). After the user slammed the idea of Oasis playing Heaton Park, Liam hilariously clapped back, writing: “See you down the front.”

Well, so much for Noel Gallagher’s $100 million stipulation in order to reconnect with Oasis.