Last year, Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free’s new media company, PgLang, found instant success with its first artist, Baby Keem. Keem’s debut album, The Melodic Blue, debuted at No. 5 on the Billboard 200, while the rapper himself garnered a Best Rap Performance Grammy Award alongside his cousin Kendrick for the album’s single “Family Ties.” This past weekend, they capped Keem’s successful rookie season with a performance at Coachella, where Kendrick joined the younger rapper onstage to perform their Grammy-winning hit.
Now, the LA-based label/production studio will aim to repeat its first success with its next artist, Tanna Leone, who made his PgLang debut last month on “With The Villains” and “Lucky.” This week, he announced the release date for his own debut album, Sleepy Soldier, which is due Friday, April 29. To accompany the announcement, he dropped the video for his latest single, “Death N’ Taxes,” which sees him standing stoically in front of scenes from a chaotic life. From schoolyard fights to funerals, Tanna reviews the moments that have left the biggest impacts on him, subtly revealing who he is by depicting what he’s been through.
Meanwhile, his formerly released singles “With The Villians” and “Lucky” won’t be among Sleepy Soldier‘s 14 tracks when it drops this Friday, but with a tracklist that doesn’t reveal any of the features, it’ll be worth checking out to see if there are any surprises. In the meantime, check out the video for “Death N’ Taxes” above.
Most engagement announcements are, let’s face it, pretty corny, but Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly aren’t most couples. In early 2022, the Jennifer’s Body actress shared the happy news that she and the “emo girl” singer are getting married with a post on Instagram that ended with, “And just as in every lifetime before this one, and as in every lifetime that will follow it, I said yes… and then we drank each other’s blood.”
Fox was asked about the Billy and Angelina-like blood drinking in a recent interview with Glamour UK. “Yeah. So, I guess to drink each other’s blood might mislead people or people are imagining us with goblets and we’re like Game of Thrones, drinking each other’s blood,” she said while laughing. “It’s just a few drops, but yes, we do consume each other’s blood on occasion for ritual purposes only.” It’s medicinal blood.
Fox continued:
“I’m much more controlled. I read tarot cards and I’m into astrology and I’m doing all these metaphysical practices and meditations. And I do rituals on new moons and full moons, and all these things. And so, when I do it, it’s a passage or it is used for a reason. And it is controlled where it’s like, ‘Let’s shed a few drops of blood and each drink it.’ He’s much more haphazard and hectic and chaotic, where he’s willing to just cut his chest open with broken glass and be like, ‘Take my soul.’ … Let me tell you. Maybe not exactly like that, but a version of that has happened many times.”
What are the odds that track one on Machine Gun Kelly’s next album is called “Take My Soul” followed by track two “I Am Weed”? I say pretty high. Anyway, mazel tov to the blood-drinking couple. May your wedding feast be provided by the finest Dothraki chefs.
The word “f*ck” has never been said in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I hope you now knowing that fun fact didn’t push anything important out of your brain, like your grandmother’s birthday, but it’s true. The MCU has gotten close, like when Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord gets cut off after “what the f-” in Guardians of the Galaxy or when Samuel L. Jackson’s Nick Fury drops a “motherf-” in Avengers: Infinity War, but you never hear the full word. Oscar Isaac tried to change that on Moon Knight, but despite his efforts, the family-friendly Disney brand wasn’t having it.
“My brother and I, there’s this meme that we think is really, really funny. It’s this English kid that’s got a tie on his head. He’s rapping, and then just a punch comes out of nowhere and punches him and he goes, ‘Oh, f*ck, I can’t believe you’ve done this!’ A lot of people know what I’m talking about,” the Inside Llewyn Davis star told ScreenRant. “And so I was like, we’ve got to find an opportunity to do that.” (Here’s the video).
Isaac “did a lot of takes” on Moon Knight where he slipped in an “oh, f*ck” because he thought “in Disney, because it’s TV or whatever, that you get one F-bomb. But ultimately, not even one. We don’t even get the one, so we had to change it. But that is just my homage to that.” Give the people what they want, Disney: Oscar Isaac saying “f*ck.”
A recently resurfaced 2018 video of DaBaby in an altercation with a fan named Jaylin Craig and his friend Henry Douglas has left fans divided. Over the years, the “Rockstar” rapper has maintained that he was acting in self-defense, but a recent report by Rolling Stone has left fans divided.
The video shows DaBaby allegedly instigating the fight that turned deadly, throwing the first punch and lunging into Douglas. While a lot have said that the video counters his self-defense claim, some have argued that local authorities have already had already seen the video and would have appropriately charged DaBaby if his self-defense claim wasn’t credible.
On Monday, Hot 97 and Beats 1 host Ebro Darden wrote on Twitter, “Why are people acting like the 2018 video of Da Baby’s Walmart incident wasn’t already seen by Walmart, The Police and the courts?”
DaBaby replied, “Cuz the media got they ass brainwashed.”
Last year, following a homophobic rant on stage at Rolling Loud Miami, DaBaby lost slots at several following concerts and events, including Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits. Surprisingly, the resurfacing of the 2018 video hasn’t yet resulted in lost performance slots, including this year’s Beale Street Music Festival and a return to Rolling Loud Miami this year.
If there’s one place that packs adventure, incredible views, an epic food scene, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences all in one, it’s Cape Town, South Africa. Deservedly recognized for its jaw-dropping landscape, where mountain meets ocean in full view from almost everywhere in the city, this is one city that deserves a spot on everyone’s bucket list. At least, that’s according to someone who should know, Jonathan Morgan.
As a model and content creator based in New York, Morgan has had ample opportunity to see many of the world’s must-visit destinations. “Travel has always been a part of my life and has always felt natural to me,” Morgan tells UPROXX. “I’m very fortunate that my success in the modeling industry has allowed me to travel and have some unforgettable experiences around the world. Travel is both my self-care and my inspiration.”
Social media has given him the chance to document his travels and to inadvertently inspire others, to travel and go beyond the borders of their hometown. “It’s really rewarding to wake up to messages from people all around the world who tell you that they’re inspired by your travels and look forward to your posts,” he says.
Among all his travel experiences, Morgan says, Cape Town stands out. Its natural beauty and endless supply of adventure keep calling him back for more.
To get the inside scoop on all of the best things to do, eat, see, and experience the South African hotspot, we asked Morgan to give us his full guide to Cape Town. Read on for his top recommendations and tips for an unforgettable trip.
The first thing that blew me away was the physical beauty of Cape Town and South Africa as a whole. The city is nestled between mountains, lined with beaches and there are some epic views pretty much everywhere you look. It’s definitely an “outdoors” destination. It’s not somewhere you’ll be spending all your time in museums or sitting in cafes, especially when there’s so much natural beauty around you.
Jonathon Morgan
What’s one thing that every first-time visitor should see or do in Cape Town?
The first thing you’ll see when leaving the airport in Cape Town is Table Mountain and Lion’s Head standing watch over the city. Cape Town is a hiker’s paradise, with more hiking trails than you’ll know what to do with. You can’t go to Cape Town and not climb Lion’s Head. It’s a moderate-level hike and the views are INSANE. It will take you about two hours. Table Mountain is a longer, more difficult hike, and can be a bit harder to navigate, but it’s pretty epic when you get to the top. Most people just opt to take the cable car to the top. Either way, it will all be worth it when you get that perfect photo with Cape Town and the ocean in the background.
What’s your absolute favorite meal you’ve had in Cape Town?
Cape Town has a great food scene, due to its international influence. One of the best experiences you can have is going to The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock on the weekends. It’s an open-air food festival with stalls serving amazing food and even a cocktail bar. There’s a live DJ too. It’s an afternoon thing and ends at around 4 p.m., but it’s definitely a must-see. It’s a quick five-dollar Uber from most places in Cape Town.
South Africa has a traditional dish called “BRAII,” which is kind of what we call BBQ. It’s usually done with a mix of different meats and side dishes, but in South Africa, you MUST try a KUDU steak. It’s the mother of all steaks!
What are some of the best nightlife spots in Cape Town?
Having worked in nightlife for many years, I now avoid nightclubs like the plague. Also, when I travel, I usually have some amazing adventure planned for the next day and need to be up early and fresh for the day. There are tons of bars in Cape Town with the most “touristy” ones being in Camps Bay, right on the beach.
On the first night, I arrived pretty late and the only place that was open to eat was a bar/club called Harringtons in the CBD area. It had a pretty nice vibe and the drinks were really good, especially after a long flight. I would advise that Cape Town and South Africa as a whole isn’t the kind of place to stroll around at night looking for a place to go. I’ve never had problems with safety, but I prefer people to be cautious whenever I talk about traveling. Ubers are so cheap, so take an Uber to and from your destinations.
Jonathan Morgan
What’s the best way to spend time in nature in Cape Town?
You can’t NOT see views in Cape Town. With so many hills and being built on different elevations, it seems like everywhere you look there’s a view of the mountains or the ocean. But if you really want to see some EPIC views, rent a car and hit the road. The famous “Garden Route” is known as one of the best drives in the world.
If you want to stay relatively local, just take the drive to Chapman’s Peak or Simon’s Town (the place with the African penguins). You’ll be pulling over every two seconds to take pictures. Also, the Western Cape has a big camping/cottage scene. There are even “glamping” options. I spent two nights at a cottage in Greyton called Bokrivier Cottages. There are epic hikes on the property, a small waterfall, and even a small lake with paddleboards. Then you get to come back to a wood-fired hot tub with the mountains as a backdrop.
Jonathan Morgan
What’s the best outdoor excursion or adventure activity to do in Cape Town?
I’ve already talked about the hikes, but Cape Town has so much more to offer. Swimming with the sharks isn’t my kinda thing (lol), but I definitely wanted to see some animals. There are tons of day safaris and overnight safaris around two hours from Cape Town where you can see “The Big Five” and have a great safari experience. Some of them are better than others so definitely check the TripAdvisor reviews. I went to one called INVERDOORN because they had a great sale going on and I read that they had the largest number of animals in the region. We went on both a sunset and sunrise safari and were able to see all of the Big Five and more. Even got up close with a couple of cheetahs. The grounds and amenities were beautiful and the staff was great. The drive to the reserve was amazing as well and was an adventure in itself.
What were your favorite hotels or picks for the coolest places to stay?
I did an Airbnb on this trip because the value for money is just unmatched. I got an amazing place with a pool and security for the same as what you’d pay for PARKING at some European hotels! That’s not to say there aren’t cool hotels though. One of the most impressive is probably The Silo Hotel. It’s an old factory converted into a hotel and it’s pretty incredible. It is kind of on the expensive side, though. There’s a pool bar on the roof with panoramic views. You can visit for a drink and sunset, but the pool is only for guests.
I have to say that the selection of Airbnbs in Cape Town is pretty amazing. I was honestly surprised at the quality. There are some really unique places, many of which have pools or great views of the ocean.
Jonathan Morgan
What’s the best time of year to visit?
February and March is a great time because the summer rush is coming to an end but it’s still hot enough to have a good time. Even though the weather report said it wasn’t that hot, I came back with a killer tan and even a sunburn.
Jonathan Morgan
Any last tips for visiting Cape Town?
Cape Town is just a small part of the amazing country that is South Africa. It’s impossible to see and do everything in one trip so having a plan is KEY. Luckily, you can have a great time just staying in Cape Town and the Western Cape. Uber is super cheap and reliable. There are tons of tours that will pick you up and drop you off. I didn’t mention the wineries, but that is a quick and easy day trip that everyone seems to love. If you weren’t a wine lover before, you will be after!
The roads and highways surrounding Cape Town are very well maintained, making for some great road trips. That is, once you get used to driving on the other side of the road. When you need a break from the hustle and bustle of Cape Town, plot a course to hit some epic spots along the coast and then bring yourself back to Cape Town. Also, keep in mind that most rental companies have manual transmission vehicles. We did get lucky and find an automatic. So if you do plan on doing a little road trip, make sure you brush up on those gear change skills!
The weather in Cape Town can be confusing. You can wake up and look out the window and see gloomy skies… but an hour later it’s blasting sunshine. Don’t go canceling plans too quickly. Also, the weather is different on “the other side” of the mountains. While it may be raining in Cape Town, it could be a perfect day in Muizenberg or at the wineries.
Before going to South Africa you might hear a lot of things about crime and safety. This is really frustrating to me because it paints the whole country with such a broad brush that I feel is a bit unfair. This was my second time there and I felt safer than I do in some places in America. Obviously, you have to exercise the same common sense that you would anywhere you go. Don’t unnecessarily make yourself look like a target. It’s great to dress up and go to a nice dinner in Camps Bay, but I wouldn’t stroll around in certain areas in my expensive Louis Vuitton jacket, just like you wouldn’t do in certain areas of Chicago or Los Angeles.
It might be a hectic flight from most places, but I assure you Cape Town is worth it. I can’t wait to go back and explore other parts of the country. The views, the wildlife, and the wild ocean make it such an epic destination. If Cape Town isn’t on your bucket list, it should be!
Harry Styles’ new album Harry’s House is set for release in about a month and so far, we’ve gotten one official taste of it with the No. 1 single “As It Was.” He also just debuted a couple of songs, “Boyfriends” and “Late Night Talking,” at Coachella. Now, he has ever so slightly pulled back the curtain a bit more on what the LP is like.
In a new Better Homes & Gardens feature, Styles noted the album is about home (which seems obvious), but both in regard to physical space and “in terms of a headspace or mental well-being.” He also says of the album’s vibe, “It sounds like the biggest, and the most fun, but it’s by far the most intimate.”
Elsewhere, he discussed the public’s interest in his sexuality, which has come up regularly in recent years. He said, “I’ve been really open with it with my friends, but that’s my personal experience; it’s mine. The whole point of where we should be heading, which is toward accepting everybody and being more open, is that it doesn’t matter, and it’s about not having to label everything, not having to clarify what boxes you’re checking.”
Republican Representative Madison Cawthorn is having a hell of a week.
Just a few days ago, intimate pictures leaked by a former member of his inner circle made the rounds on social media. The photos showed Cawthorn — who’s been weirdly obsessed with the supposed “feminization” of young men by the LGBTQIA community — donning women’s jewelry and lingerie while on a cruise. Cawthorn did his best to put his own telling spin on the photos, but he’s going to have a harder time explaining away his latest highly publicized gaffe.
On Tuesday morning, Cawthorn was cited for having a gun while catching a flight at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport. According to the TSA, the 9-millimeter handgun was loaded though it’s not clear whether the weapon was on Cawthorn’s person or in his carry-on.
TSA and the local police are declining to offer further comment on the story and Cawthorn’s own reps have yet to address the incident, but it’s not the first time the that orgy-obsessed Congressman has brought a deadly weapon with him on a flight. In February of last year, Cawthorn was cited for having a 9-millimeter handgun in his carry-on while boarding a flight at Asheville Regional Airport.
Why anyone other than an air marshal might need a loaded handgun with them on a plane is anyone’s guess, but the timing of this whole thing is fairly suspect, especially since Cawthorn recently announced his reelection campaign is being funded by the NRA.
Honored to be endorsed by the @NRA for my reelection to Congress!
We’re not saying he orchestrated a public run-in with the law at a highly-trafficked airport just for the headlines … but we’re not not saying that either.
There has been a trend in Hollywood of turning a single story into multiple stories: perhaps it began with the final Harry Potter book being split into two very mong movies (one of them being more boring than the other), and slowly evolved into every franchise making two movies where they really only need one. Then they did it with The Hunger Games sequels, and soon enough everyone was asking, “are we really supposed to come back in a few months and do this all again?” Yes! And now we are expected to do that for the upcoming movie adaptation of Wicked!
Director Jon M. Chu announced on Twitter that the movie simply could not be a single film without doing “real damage” to it. The Wicked saga will instead be turned into two movies, releasing in December 2024 and December 2025. By then, hopefully, the hype will still be around.
“As we tried to cut songs or trim characters, those decisions began to feel like fatal compromises to the source material that has entertained us all for so many years,” Chu wrote on Twitter. “With more space, we can tell the story of Wicked as it was meant to be told while bringing even more depth and surprise to the journeys of these beloved characters.” The message was sent from Chu’s OzPhone. Ha!
The movie(s) will star Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba, the witches with a complicated relationship, which will likely be explored in-depth, now that there will be another movie. To be fair, the movie will be based on the play that’s based on the book that’s a spinoff of another movie, based on another series of books, so there is a large quantity of content there. On the other hand….that’s a lot of singing to endure for over four hours.
Every cat believes they are the ruler of all they survey, but only one special cat can genuinely brag about being the mayor of Hell.
That’s not a joke. A quirky black cat named Jinx was sworn in as mayor of Hell, Michigan on April 24, and she held the title until she was impeached that evening.
Hell, Michigan, is an unincorporated community approximately 60 miles from Detroit, and the 72 (ish) citizens of the town have a sense of humor to match the name. The town’s official website—gotohellmi.com—has a form where anyone can sign up to rule Hell by becoming the town’s temporary mayor. Literally anyone—even a cat.
Jinx is a black cat with unusually large eyes, funky feet and a huge following on TikTok and Instagram. She doesn’t live anywhere near Hell (unless you consider California to be hell) but her owner Mia decided to make her mayor of Hell for a day anyway.
I mean, how could you not make this cat mayor of something?
no thoughts, just violence and vibes. #bigfootjinx #cats #catsoftiktok #meme
Jinx is the first animal to be named mayor of Hell, much to the delight of the town’s minister, Reverend Vonn, who was slated to swear the feline in over the phone.
“We love our in-person and distant mayors,” Reverend Vonn of Hell told MLive. “Our Mayor of the Day package is the perfect gift for those who are hard to buy for and/or have everything. They get to have one Helluva fun day and at the end of it, will receive the dreaded phone call to be impeached.”
Mia found Jinx in her backyard when she was just about three weeks old.
“She had big eyes and as she grew bigger, her eyes didn’t get smaller and I also noticed she had big feet,” Mia told MLive. “She doesn’t have a condition and the vet says she’s healthy. She just has these birth defects. She’s also not as agile as most cats and is a little clumsy. She only learned how to land on her feet a year ago.”
Mia also explained how Jinx got to be mayor of Hell:
“I made a joke on Twitter saying, imagine Jinx will run for President. I had also seen animal mayors before and I sent a Tweet out asking how to make Jinx mayor and someone mentioned Michigan and that you could pay to be mayor of Hell for a day.”
It costs $100 to become mayor. Check out the Instagram announcement of Jinx’s day-long mayorship.
Not only do Hell mayors get to say they ruled over Hell for a day, they also get to own 1 square inch of the town.
Hell is an interesting place that embraces its quirkiness and kitschiness. It has a mayor already, sort of. Since it’s an unincorporated community it doesn’t have an official mayoral title, but long-time resident John Colone is the self-proclaimed mayor of Hell, because why not?
He explained to “60 Second Docs” what makes Hell a special place.
Congratulations, Jinx, on the swearing-in—and sorry about the impeachment. Politics moves fast these days, especially in Hell.
Actor Brendan Fraser was one of the most popular and beloved comedy and action stars of the late ’90s and 2000s. He catapulted to fame behind blockbusters like “The Mummy” franchise, “George of the Jungle,” “Looney Tunes: Back in Action” and the Oscar-winning film “Crash.”
However, a confluence of events led him to put his career as a leading man on the backburner in the late 2000s.
Over the course of a decade, he would go through an ugly divorce with the wife of his three children. He suffered serious injuries doing stunts throughout his career and would undergo surgeries on his knee and vocal cords. In 2016, he lost his mother and in 2018, he alleged he was sexually assaulted by Philip Berk, the then-president of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, in 2003.
The series of setbacks pushed Fraser into a deep depression that further hampered his career.
Over the past few years, Fraser has experienced an upswing in his career. He currently stars in the HBO Max action series “Doom Patrol” and has upcoming roles in films by two A-list directors, Darren Aronofsky’s “The Whale” and Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
Over the weekend, Fraser made an appearance at the Calgary Expo where he did a Q&A with fans who seemed primarily interested in talking about some of the stranger films in his catalog; namely, “George of the Jungle,” “Encino Man,” “Bedazzled” and “Monkeybone.”
He also signed autographs at the event which led to a heartwarming exchange with two fans. A TikTok user with the user name imani.goulet posted a video of the interaction on Sunday, April 24, and it went viral with more than 2.4 million views. During the exchange, Fraser signs a Funko doll of himself for Imani and they bond over a common problem, an uncommon name.
“I’ve had a lifetime of people mispronouncing my name. I know what it feels like,” he tells the two women. As the girls leave the table, one says something that clearly touched Fraser’s heart.
#brendanfraser #brendanfraserappreciation #brenaissance i love this man 🥹 my photo op with him and my signed funko are on my instagram: imani.goulet • everyone always says to never meet your heroes, i met mine and we almost burst into tears talking to eachother. thank you for everything brendan! ♥️
“Thank you for making my childhood awesome,” she says. “And mine too,” Imani adds. According to Imani, the words almost made Fraser “burst into tears.” The “George of the Jungle” star responded to the compliment with a fist bump.
“You can tell that last comment really meant SO much to him and I am HERE FOR IT,” a commenter named Kim wrote.
“Everyone always says to never meet your heroes, I met mine and we almost burst into tears talking to each other. Thank you for everything Brendan!” Imani captioned her video. “I hope he knows just how loved he is,” BV added.
The exchange shows that even though Fraser has been famous for four decades, he hasn’t become jaded and cynical and still enjoys it when a fan shows their appreciation. It’s that type of sincere reaction that has encouraged many people to root for Fraser over the last few years as he rebuilds his career.
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