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Young Dolph Murder Suspect Justin Johnson Was Found Guilty Of Killing The Memphis Rapper

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Just days after his co-defendant admitted to the 2021 shooting, a jury has convicted Justin Johnson of murdering Young Dolph. According to the local Fox affiliate, the jury, made up of nine white women, two Black men, and one white man, found Johnson guilty of all counts of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit first-degree murder, and being a convicted felon in possession of a handgun after four hours of deliberation. The murder charge carries a sentence of life in prison, while Johnson is scheduled for sentencing RE: the charges in November.

The trial, which started with jury selection on Monday this week (September 23), was moved due to extensive media coverage of the murder and its aftermath in Dolph’s native Shelby County. On the second day of the trial, one of the four men accused of murdering Dolph, Cornelius Smith, admitted in court to being offered $40,000 for the hit by Big Jook (real name Anthony Mims), the brother of Dolph’s rival Memphis rapper Yo Gotti. A third man, Hernandez Govan was paid as the go-between between the shooters and Jook.

While the guns used in the shooting were never found and although Johnson’s defense questioned the state’s evidence that put him at the scene of the crime, witness testimony — including Smith’s — was convincing enough for the jury to convict Johnson, who’d previously pled not guilty to the charges. The trial will continue for the remaining defendants, Smith and Govan, while another man, Jemarcus Johnson, pled guilty before the trial. Shundale Barnett, charged as an after-the-fact accessory, pled guilty in June 2023. Big Jook, meanwhile, will not have a trial or charges — he was shot and killed in Memphis this past January.

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‘Jeopardy!’ Contestants Whiffed On Clues About Taylor Swift And Billie Eilish Albums

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Jeopardy! is apparently popular with everyone except Taylor Swift fans.

Earlier this year, contestants on the long-running game show were stumped by a clue inspired by the “I Can Do It With A Broken Heart” singer. The same thing happened again on Wednesday during a category about Grammy winners for Album Of The Year. It read, “The first of Taylor Swift’s record 4 AOTY Grammys was for this album in 2010.” The correct answer is “what is Fearless,” but according to Billboard, no one even bothered with a guess.

One of the contestants did try to answer another clue in the category about Billie Eilish (“Dreamland by Glass Animals might be the response to this album that made Billie Eilish the category’s youngest winner ever”), but they failed to recall When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?.

Here are all five clues — and the correct answer — from the category:

-“Whitney Houston starred as Rachel Marron in this film whose soundtrack won the award in 1994” (The Bodyguard)

-“The first of Taylor Swift’s record 4 AOTY Grammys was for this album in 2010” (Fearless)

-“The first woman to win in the category, Ms. Garland took the prize for Judy at this NYC venue” (Carnegie Hall)

-“Dreamland by Glass Animals might be the response to this album that made Billie Eilish the category’s youngest winner ever” (When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?)

-“Billy Joel was the ‘Big Shot’ in 1980, winning for this album that bears the name of a thoroughfare” (52nd Street)

The Jeopardy! writers ignored Two Against Nature because they didn’t want to hear it from Radiohead fans.

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What To Watch For In The NFL, Week 4

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Week 4 of the NFL season is upon us, which means we are starting to get a feel for who the real contenders are and what teams are going to struggle to make the postseason. There’s obviously still time to turn things around, but teams can’t afford to dig themselves too deep a hole in the first quarter of the season. As such, desperation is already in the air for some teams and there are fans (and owners) with hands hovering over the panic button already. Teams like Dallas, Cincinnati, Jacksonville, and Cleveland have some dreadful vibes already, and without a win this week, we’ll start getting some serious hot seat talk.

Primetime Game of the Week: Seahawks at Lions (Monday 9/30, 8:15 p.m. ET, ABC)

There are a pair of big games on the primetime slate this week, as Bills-Ravens will square off on Sunday Night, but with Baltimore at 1-2 still trying to re-establish themselves as a contender, we’re going to look at the 3-0 Seahawks visiting the 2-1 Lions on Monday Night Football. The Lions entered the year hoping their defense would take a step forward and they’ll face a challenge from the third most prolific passing offense in the NFL this season with Geno Smith and Seattle coming into town. On the other side of the ball, Detroit’s been rolling themselves and this should be a highly entertaining game that could see the scoreboard get lit up.

Sunday Funday Game of the Week: Vikings at Packers (Sunday 9/29, 1:00 p.m. ET, CBS)

The two best coaching jobs in the league this year are on display in this game. Kevin O’Connell has breathed new life into Sam Darnold’s career, as the Vikings offense has been able to put up points in bunches in support of an absolutely ridiculous defense that has left opposing teams flummoxed under new DC Brian Flores. Green Bay, meanwhile, has responded to Jordan Love getting hurt by having Matt LaFleur build an offense around Malik Willis, who the Titans gave up on earlier this offseason.

Under the Radar Banger: Browns at Raiders (Sunday 9/29, 4:25 p.m. ET, CBS)

This game is going to stink, but it’s going to stink in a way that I want to watch. Both of these offense are absolutely horrible at something — Cleveland throwing the ball is an adventure, Las Vegas just flat out cannot run the ball. Antonio Pierce is already calling out his players despite being the full-time head coach for three games, Deshaun Watson has no interest in using his legs and made that very clear, it’s all a mess. I love a good nihilism-off, and baby, we’re gonna get one in Sin City on Sunday afternoon.

Who Won The MVP Last Week: Jayden Daniels

The No. 2 overall pick was nearly perfect in a stunning Commanders win over the Bengals, as he out-dueled Joe Burrow in a shootout, where Burrow and the Cincy offense were spectacular themselves. Daniels set a rookie record for completion percentage in a game going 21-of-23, and his dagger TD pass to Terry McLaurin while getting lit up by a blitzer was perhaps the throw of the year in the NFL. Andy Dalton certainly has a case for for this spot after leading the Panthers to their first win and turning one of the NFL’s worst offenses into one of the best, but Daniels’ performance has people on TV talking about the Commanders as a threat in the NFC East.

Best Bet (1-2): Colts (+1.5) vs. Steelers

We got back on track last week thanks to Mike Tomlin’s generosity putting knees on it inside the 10, and as a thank you we’re going to take the other side against Pittsburgh. The Steelers have gone 3-0 in spite of an offense that’s averaging 17 points per game. The defense has been spectacular, and I admit I’m a bit afraid of what they can do to pressure Anthony Richardson into making mistakes — he threw arguably the worst pick of the year last week. However, Tomlin’s Steelers have historically been bad in this kind of spot as a road favorite against a bad team. No one over-performs like the Steelers, but they also routinely play down to competition as well and I think the Colts get a W at home this week.

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aespa Is Coming To North America With New Dates On The ‘SYNK: Parallel Line Tour’

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Uproxx cover stars aespa embarked on the SYNK: Parallel Line Tour this summer, but unfortunately for some, the trek only brought the K-pop favorites to Asia and Australia. Now, though, fans in North America, the UK, and Europe will get a chance to see aespa in action, as they just announced new tour dates.

From January to February 2025, the group will play North American shows in Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Orlando, Charlotte, Newark, Toronto, and Chicago. Then, in March, they’ll hit London, Paris, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Madrid.

Tickets for the US and Canadian shows will first be available via a WeVerse pre-sale, then a general on-sale starting October 4 at 3 p.m. local time. Information about tickets for those shows is available here. Tickets for the Mexico City performance will have a public on-sale on October 9 at 10 a.m. local time, and more information can be found here.

Check out the new tour dates below.

aespa’s 2025 Tour Dates: SYNK: Parallel Line

01/28/2025 — Seattle, WA @ ShoWare Center
01/30/2025 — Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena
02/01/2025 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Kia Forum
02/04/2025 — Mexico City, MX @ Sports Palace
02/06/2025 — Orlando, FL @ Kia Center
02/08/2025 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
02/11/2025 — Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center
02/13/2025 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
02/15/2025 — Chicago, IL @ United Center
03/02/2025 — London, UK @ OVO Arena, Wembley
03/04/2025 — Paris, FR @ Zenith
03/06/2025 — Amsterdam, NL @ AFAS Live
03/09/2025 — Frankfurt, DE @ myticket Jahrhunderthalle
03/12/2025 — Madrid, ES @ WiZink Center

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James Wan’s ‘Teacup’: Everything To Know So Far About The ‘Horrifying’ And Gruesome Series (Update Sept. 2024)

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James Wan does not rest. Not only is he preparing to put a bow on The Conjuring movies, but news recently broke of his plans to update Robocop as a TV series with Peter Ocko (Lodge 49, Pushing Daisies) as showrunner. Sure, Wan and his Atomic Monster production house haven’t had as much TV success as with blockbuster films (his other ongoing franchises include Saw, Insidious, and now M3GAN), but that could change with Peacock’s Teacup series, which hails from showrunner Ian McCullough and looks both terrifying and confusing.

Teacup previewed at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con and the more recent Fantastic Fest with positive word of mouth building as we speak and a fast-approaching release, so let’s not waste time before digging into details.

Plot

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The horror pedigree is strong with this series, which is also produced by McCullough, Michael Clear, and E.L. Katz (who collectively brought us The Haunting of Bly Manor, Archive 81, M3GAN, and more). Together, this group brings us a story that was inspired by Robert McCammon’s Bram Stoker Award-nominated Stinger novel. However, the story will not closely follow the book and mainly uses McCammon’s plot as a launching point for

A very brief 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” — has been followed by an eerie trailer — previews the 48 hours of hell endured by a small group, including a family, that is “trapped” with an unknown villain speaking through the mind of a child. Additionally, a gas-mask wearing, spray-paint wielding antagonist named McNab (Rob Morgan) is sending ominous signals to the group (including a sign that reads, “Don’t trust anyone”). The presence of The Strangers‘ Scott Speedman will hammer home the horror trope of nothing good happening at a remote home.

IGN quotes actress Emilie Bierre, who is “excited for people to see how crazy” this series turns out to be, and McCullough dropped hints about the pivotal nature of Chaske Spencer’s character in opening up the story:

“Whether it’s horror, drama, science fiction, anything, unless you care about the characters, none of it matters. You care about what’s happening because you care about Chaske’s character [Ruben Shanley, who] is in a situation and something horrifying happens. You’re already on board with him, you already understand, and he’s your avatar. You’re with him, so his reaction is your reaction.”

In addition to the Stanley family, the Chenoweth family’s plight is central to the narrative, and they are a dysfunctional trio before this story even begins. Speedman is the fatherly figure, and mom is portrayed by Yvonne Strahovski, who previously admitted that making this gruesome movie “genuinely made me feel sick.” Strahovski also received more than she bargained for after choosing this project as a hopefully less stressful role than the upcoming final season of Handmaid’s Tale. Mission not accomplished, but Wan previously called Teacup somewhat “meditative” as well as “big and scary” due to the story’s stripped-down nature compared to the book.

Cast

Yvonne Strahovski (Handmaid’s Tale, Dexter) and Scott Speedman (The Strangers, Grey’s Anatomy) lead the cast, but as always, do not overlook Chaske Spencer (The English). Rob Morgan, Emilie Bierre, Kathy Baker, and Boris McGiver also star.

Release Date

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

Trailer

A building mystery suggests both danger from humanity and something otherworldly:

These brief teasers also forecast hellish farmhouse happenings.

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Lana Del Rey Has Reportedly Obtained A Marriage License With Alligator Tour Guide Jeremy Dufrene

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Over the past month or so, Lana Del Rey has been romantically linked to Jeremy Dufrene, who works as an airboat alligator tour guide in Louisiana. Although she seemingly denied they were in a relationship, new legal paperwork appears to indicate otherwise.

TMZ reports that “according to the Lafourche Parish Clerk of Court,” Del Rey and Dufrene picked up a marriage license on September 23. The paperwork apparently hasn’t been returned yet, so it appears the two haven’t tied the knot, or at least haven’t made it legally official.

In August, the two were seen holding hands backstage at Leeds Festival in the UK (via this TikTok video), shopping at Harrods in London, and eating at a local pub.

The connection between the two dates as far back as 2019, when Del Rey went on one of Dufrene’s tours and shared photos of it on Facebook. Del Rey then went on another tour earlier this year and posted about it on Instagram, tagging Dufrene in the post, calling him “my guy.”

Beyond that, Del Rey is preparing her upcoming album Lasso, and she recently said of it, “All my albums are somewhat rooted in Americana, unless it’s an album like Honeymoon which has a jazz flair, so I don’t think it will be a heavy departure. If anything, it will just be a little lighter lyrically, and more pointed in a classic country, American, or Southern Gothic production — which again, so many of my songs already are.”

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A ‘Very Scary’ Seizure Landed Halsey In The Hospital For ‘A Few Days’

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Halsey faced a health scare recently, but fortunately, the artist appears to be alright.

Yesterday (September 25), Halsey took to Instagram to share a video of herself lying in a hospital bed, alongside fiancé Avan Jogia, writing in the post’s caption, “Happy Late Bi Visibility Day. This year I’m celebrating by dying with a man by my side (for legal reasons that’s a joke).”

Then, late last night, a fan on X (formerly Twitter) asked about Halsey’s health and the singer responded, “I’m home from the hospital now after a few days, so a win is a win!” Somebody else asked if Halsey’s hospital visit was “related to chronic health issues or something new/acute” and she responded, “I had a seizure! Very scary! Don’t recommend it!”

Beyond that unfortunate bump in the road, though, things are largely going well for Halsey. She’s in the middle of rolling out her new album, The Great Impersonator, and she got some stage time at the 2024 MTV VMAs earlier this month to perform “Ego.”

This all comes after, though, Halsey called out her “own fans for being hands down meaner to me than any other people on the planet” following the release of her single “Lucky.”

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SNX: This Week’s Best Sneaker Drops, Including The Latest Travis Scott Air Jordan 1 & More

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Welcome to SNX DLX, your weekly roundup of the best sneakers to hit the internet. This week we’ve got a strong list of eight but the brand variety leaves a lot to be desired. So if you’re not a Nike fan (which there seems to be less of and less of these days), this will probably be a rough week for you. If you are however a fan of the big swoosh, this week is one for the books!

Nike is bringing a mix of old and new with tried and true silhouettes like the Dunk and Jordan getting fresh colorways, and newcomers like the Ja 2 getting new paint jobs. Outside of Nike we’ve got a seasonal collection from New Balance that sees some of its most popular silhouettes get the elevated Made in USA treatment with some seasonal-appropriate colorways.

But we know why you’re here — as great as this week’s lineup is the one sneaker that is sucking all of the oxygen out of the room is the latest Travis Scott drop, the Air Jordan 1 Low Medium Olive. It’s not the most radical Travis Scott and Jordan link-up, but like all of La Flame’s sneaker collaborations, it’s dope as f*ck.

Will the sneaker actually drop this week like all the sneaker sites are forcasting? Nobody knows for sure, the sneaker isn’t listed on SNKRS (yet) and the Travis Scott merch site just says “soon.” We’re willing to bet that the drop is indeed happening, so if you’re looking for it, we have the best links. Let’s dive into the best sneaker drops this week.

Nike Clogposite Black and Metallic Silver

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Price: $140

The return of the Clogposite returns! For the second time this month, Nike is showing the ‘’00s-era sneaker (if you want to call it a sneaker) some love with a brand-new stealthy colorway. The Black and Metallic Silver Clogposite sports a molded upper and midsole in all-black with metallic accents that give it a futuristic sheen.

The Nike Clogposite Black and Metallic Silver is out now for a retail price of $140. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

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Nike Dunk Low Ceramic

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Price: $120

If you weren’t lucky enough to cop last week’s Verdy SB Dunk, we feel your pain, so take this week’s Ceramic low-top Dunk as a consolation prize. Assuming you’re lucky enough to cop this one.

No, it’s not an SB Dunk, but the Ceramic is still dope thanks to its premium nubuck leather upper, padded collar, and mix of clay, black, and seaweed tones. It’s a simple three-color design on one of Nike’s all-time greatest silhouettes. It might not have hype going for it, but it looks great and that’s all that really matters.

The Nike Dunk Low Ceramic is out now for a retail price of $120. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

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Nike Ja 2 Induction Taupe Grey and Cobalt Bliss

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Price: $120

Of the new class of signature basketball sneakers, Ja Morant’s Ja 2 is one of our favorites. This week the sneaker is getting a deconstructionist take, with a broken down and simplified upper that is designed to take much of the weight off of the sneaker.

Although the upper has been thinned out, the sneaker still rides atop Air Zoom cushioning, giving you the same step and responsiveness other Ja 2 models offer but with much less bulk. And as is always the case with Ja’s signatures, it looks great.

The Nike Ja 2 Induction Taupe Grey and Cobalt Bliss is set to drop on September 26 at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $120. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

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Air Jordan 4 x A Ma Maniére W.Y.W.S.

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Price: $225

The A Ma Maniére Jordan 4 While You Were Sleeping is one of our favorite sneaker drops of the year, and this week it’s getting a SNKRS release, which means if you missed your chance to cop this beautiful pair at retail price, you have one more shot.

The WYWS AJ-4 sports a leather upper with suede accents, quilted lining, and a beautiful mix of stone, burgundy, and grey colors. It’s not only one of the finest sneakers to drop all year, it’s one of A Ma Maniére’s absolute best. If you’ve followed the Atlanta brand, that’s very high-praise.

The Air Jordan 4 x A Ma Maniére W.Y.M.S. is set to drop on September 26th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $225. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app.

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New Balance Made in USA 993 Mushroom with Midnight Violet/ Olive Leaf with Maize

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Price: $219.99 (Mushroom/Olive Leaf)

New Balance is unloading a lot of great sneakers in its latest seasonal collection this week, starting with this double 993 drop. The sneaker features Made in USA elevated construction with an upper composed of mesh and premium suede overlays over an ABZROB midsole outfitted with NB’s ACTEVA midsole cushioning and a full-length rubber outsole.

Rounding out the design are reflective accents throughout the upper which help the sneaker shimmer in certain lights. NB is going the hippie route with the colorways, the brown pair is being called “Mushroom with Midnight Violet,” while the green pair is “Olive Leaf with Maize.”

As far as we’re concerned, NB can call their sneakers whatever the hell they want as long as they look this good.

The New Balance Made in USA 993 Mushroom and Olive Leaf are set to drop on September 26th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $219.99. Pick up a pair at New Balance.

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New Balance Made in USA 990v6 Rich Oak

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Price: $219.99

If you’re not feeling the 993, consider this 990v6! The sneaker features the same Made in USA construction with a mesh underlay and suede and synthetic overlays. The sneaker rides on an ENCAP midsole and FuelCell foam, which NB promises will provide a “propulsive” feel. As an avid 990v6 wearer, I can confirm that the sneaker does generally have a great bouncy feel to it.

The New Balance Made in USA 990v6 Rich Oak is set to drop on September 26th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $219.99. Pick up a pair at New Balance.

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Air Jordan 12 Black and Wolf Grey

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Price: $200

Nike drops a lot of shoes week to week and while what the brand releases isn’t always worthwhile, you can expect at least one safe choice bearing the “Air Jordan,” name. This safe choice always features a popular silhouette from the Jordan lineage dressed in a pretty easy-to-love color combination. This week’s safe choice is the AJ-12 Black and Wolf Grey.

The Sneaker features an all-leather upper in a mix of grey and black colors. It’s not exciting, but hey, who can say this doesn’t look dope?

The Air Jordan 12 Black and Wolf Grey is set to drop on September 28th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $200. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app, or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

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Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low Medium Olive

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Price: $150

Here it is — La Flame’s latest link-up with Nike, the Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low Medium Olive. The sneaker sports a upper in premium black suede with white leather overlays, a slightly aged midsole, and a big backward olive suede Swoosh. Rounding out the design is Cactus Jack and Jordan branding at the tongue and heel.

Unlike most Travis Scott Nike link-ups, this sneaker will drop in women’s sizing. A welcome change for many small-footed Travis fans for sure. Good luck hunting this one.

The Travis Scott x Air Jordan 1 Low Medium Olive is set to drop on September 28th at 7:00 AM PST for a retail price of $150. Pick up a pair via the Nike SNKRS app, select Jordan retailers, in-store at Nike, or aftermarket sites like GOAT and Flight Club.

Disclaimer: While all of the products recommended here were chosen independently by our editorial staff, Uproxx may receive payment to direct readers to certain retail vendors who are offering these products for purchase.

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SZA Rocks A Wild Bug Prosthetic And Discusses Her ‘Toxic Relationship’ With Music On ‘Hot Ones’

The immediate headline from SZA’s Hot Ones episode that dropped today (September 26) is what’s going with (or “on,” more accurately) her face: She did the whole show in a facial prosthetic that makes her look like a bug.

SZA explained it at about 12 minutes into the episode, saying, “This one brings me so much peace of mind. It just… in the realm of, like, being a person is so daunting, and like being your own skin and […] just the freedom of… of yeah, for no other reason other than I’m just tired of being not a bug. It’s like, ‘What the f*ck?’ Wouldn’t you want to be a bug if you could be anything else?”

Meanwhile, starting at about six minutes into the video, SZA satisfied her curiosity about host Sean Evans. She asked about his relationship status and wondered why he’s not married, saying, “Do you feel like this is more exciting than any connection you have with the opposite sex?” With a smile, Evans explained how the show “meets me halfway all the time,” adding, “What I put into it, I get out of it.” He concluded by saying he has an “honest relationship” with Hot Ones.

SZA replied, “I f*ck with that. I wish I could say the same for music.” She continued, “It’s just not honest enough for me. I never know what’s happening. I be like, ‘I thought you liked this?’ And then they’re like, ‘No, stupid. We hate this! We want more of this,’ and it’s just so confusing. I’m just like, ‘What… does my boyfriend love me?’ It’s abusive, but it’s also very fulfilling and validating. I’m in a different type of relationship. You have a good thing.” She then agreed with Evans’ takeaway that SZA is in a “toxic relationship with music.”

Check out the full episode above.

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‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ Season 3: Everything To Know So Far About The Punchiest Netflix Show That Can’t Quit Neve Campbell (Sept. 2024 Update)

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Netflix succeeds mightily at transforming beloved shows of yesteryear including Suits and Dexter into streaming powerhouses that launch spin offs due to their undeniable and enduring popularity. In that same spirit, the streaming service also retools existing IP like The Lincoln Lawyer, the Michael Connelly book series that was the basis of a Matthew McConaughey movie that isn’t nearly as memorable as the TV series, starring as Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, that will soon roll into a third season.

The show also believes in giving viewers what they want, which means that even though Neve Campbell’s Maggie left the building, the third season is bringing her back, which runs counter to the book that this season is based upon. Let’s chat about what comes next on Mickey Haller’s docket:

Plot

LA’s most sensational defense attorney has already expanded his professional horizons beyond his backseat in the series, and a new trailer emphasizes how Mickey remains the most punchable lawyer in town. How is his nose still intact? We might not receive an answer to that question, but the trailer also addresses speculation about why this season’s leading case will be more “personal” than we’ve seen Mickey tackle before now.

The show’s maverick leading legal man will proceed into territory covered by Connelly’s fifth The Lincoln Lawyer book, The Gods of Guilt, which picks up with Mickey confronting “the ghosts of his past” after receiving a “187” text message referring to the California penal code for murder. As the second-season finale suggested and the third-season trailer confirms, the victim in this new case is Gloria Dayton/Glory Days (Fiona Rene), an ex-client about whom Mickey will wonder whether he contributed to her fate.

As always, the show will walk the line, so as to not pull viewers down with heavy subject matter because levity can be found in the amount of swings taken at Mickey, largely to his face as emphasized by the season’s key art:

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Not only will the iconoclast be playfully dragged by one ex wife, Lorna (Becki Newton), about these punches, but Mickey’s other ex-wife, Maggie (Campbell), has been written into the season as opposed to The Gods Of Guilt.

Although the show moved Maggie to San Diego for professional reasons, Maggie will figure prominently into Mickey’s state of mind and also be seen by viewers. As co-showrunner Ted Humphrey told Netflix, she “continues to be on the personal axis of Mickey’s life … [she’s] always in the back of his being. There’s always something about Maggie that’s there.”

How present is she in his mind? Humphrey believes, “When he meets new girls, I think he’s always feeling that he’s cheating on her.” In the trailer, Maggie is shown fretting over Mickey’s well being, and she will also appear in “a flashback sequence that gave us some insight into how Mickey Haller became Mickey Haller — not just the brilliant criminal defense lawyer, but the husband, the father, and the man that he would come to be.”

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If you’re wondering why Mickey is in a wetsuit ^^^ up there, this is a scene from the past where Maggie embraces him while he is “finishing up surfing before a life-changing day at work.” He will be “cuddling on the couch with his wife Maggie after putting their young daughter Hayley to bed” in flashback scenes that will propel Mickey into the work that he must do now.

Cast

Several new cast members are on the roster, including Mayans M.C.‘s Michael Kirby as DEA Agent James De Marco. New defendants include Eddie Rojas (Allyn Moriyon) (a very fit dude and ex-babysitter for Hayley), and David Lyons (Wolé Parks). Also, Judge Regina Turner (Merrin Dungey) has arrived to put Mickey through the wringer, as is the case for prosecutor William Forsythe (John Pirruccello). Additionally, Chief Deputy DA Adam Suarez (Philip Anthony-Rodriguez) will not be a friendly face to Mickey, but the jury is still out for new witness Annabeth Stephens (Maisie Klompus).

Returning cast members will definitely include Neve Campbell as Maggie, along with his other ex, Lorna (Becki Newton), and we can expect to see Elliott Gould (Legal Siegal), Krista Warner (Hayley), Yaya DaCosta (Andrea), Jazz Raycole (Izzy), Angus Sampson (Cisco), and Devon Graye (Julian La Cosse), as well as memories featuring Fiona Rene (Glory Days).

Release Date

This show has achieved what few do on streaming: a one-year gap between seasons. Mickey’s Lincoln will roll back into town with ten new episodes on October 17.

Trailer

So many punches (and ex-wifes) surface in this trailer: