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The strange coupling/engagement of Aaron Rodgers and Shailene Woodley has come to an end. Surprising? Ehhh. The two seemed tailor-made for each other for a good bit, including how Shailene responded to Aaron’s anti-vaxxing tales to the NFL with a remark about his allegedly above-average anatomy. Yet Aaron kept the conspiracy-theory crusade going while listening to Joe Rogan for medical advice. Things got messy.

Maybe too much of a mess for the self-admitted clay-eating Shailene? No one knows what happened for sure, but TMZ is reporting that the relationship is over and that the split happened because Rodgers had a case of “cold feet” and chose to focus upon his football career as the #1 priority, all while Woodley reportedly “felt ‘neglected.’” The outlet notes that this has gone down after months of speculation over a breakup, long after they began seeing each other following his split from Danica Patrick. The Shailene-Aaron relationship sure burned bright and fast, given that they swiftly moved in together and publicly declared their engagement in February 2021.

Whatever the case, Love Is Dead (again), and people have plenty of comebacks to the situation. “Sending deep love to Shailene Woodley today,” wrote one helpful Twitter user. “May the pail you take to get drinking water from a forest stream feel a little lighter today.” Another user quipped, “‘Your ideas are just too extreme and weird for me,’ Shailene Woodley says while eating a giant handful of clay.”

From there, there are lots of clay jokes, a theory that that Covid shot may have come between them a joke about him wanting to devote more time to Joe Rogan, and a hefty dose of “I’m done horsing around.”

Whew. Between the Kanye/Julia Fox seeming split and this latest blow, it’s not a good week for love, Valentine’s Day or not.

(Via TMZ)

Following two pandemic-forced cancellations, the Mosswood Meltdown punk fest is finally bringing its lineup of femme-forward punk-rock legacy acts and more to Oakland this coming 4th Of July Weekend. Hosted by the venerable John Waters, you might remember this festival’s past life as “Burger Boogaloo,” which was put on in conjunction with the now-defunct Burger Records. Burger was embroiled in a string of sexual assault claims and was one of the poster boys for the toxic bro culture in independent music. Now split with the label, the festival is doing it’s best to turn over a new leaf and this lineup illustrates that.

Bikini Kill’s Kathleen Hanna and Kim Gordon (formerly of Sonic Youth) are two of the most important figures in the riot grrrl and indie movements, respectively, and their involvement as the headliners of Mosswood Meltdown says a lot about the direction in which the festival is headed. The lineup is loaded with female-fronted acts like Shannon Shaw, The Linda Lindas, Bleached, and the Shaw-featured Hunx & His Punx. Waters is the weekend’s MC, and Oakland-based Queer author/icon/dancer Brontez Purnell is also on the bill, rounding out what makes for a different look from the festival’s past, and a welcome one at that.

“Mosswood Meltdown is here and Oakland’s going to have to duct-tape us to our seats because we’re hot to trot, infected with attitude, nuts from social distancing and ready to slam dance to the moon,” the delightful Waters said in a statement.

The full lineup poster can be seen below.

Mosswood Meltdown happens from July 2 to 3. Tickets are now on sale here.

If you live on the West Coast or spend a lot of your time vacationing there, you’ll be excited to hear about Alaska Airlines’ latest announcement. Launching today, the airline is introducing Flight Pass — the first-ever domestic subscription flight service. Starting at $49 per month, subscribers can visit destinations across California, Nevada, and Arizona. It’s like the Netflix of travel.

Flight Pass members can fly up to 24 roundtrip flights each year to the most popular cities within California, as well as nonstop service from California airports to Reno, Phoenix, and Las Vegas. Flight Pass subscribers can choose between two annual plans based on their needs for value and flexibility. This subscription service is great for last-minute weekend trips and low-key getaways, creating more opportunities to explore the wonders of the west coast.

HOW IT WORKS

Sign up by creating an account at flightpass.alaskaair.com. Then, pick your preferred plan:

• Flight Pass: Starts at $49 per month, requires booking at least 14 days before travel, and as early as 90 days in advance.
• Flight Pass Pro: Starts at $199 per month, allows same-day booking up to two hours before departure, and as early as 90 days in advance.

From there, choose the number of roundtrips you would like annually. Options include six, 12, or 24 roundtrip flights. Redeem your credits and book your trip on an eligible flight. You can choose from 100 daily flights connecting 13 California airports to each other and to Reno, Phoenix, and Las Vegas.

Flyers are still required to pay applicable government taxes and airport fees on each flight, in addition to the monthly subscription fee and nominal fare (for most flights the fare is only $0.01).

Larry David created two of the funniest television shows of all-time in Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. But you knew that already. You’ll probably learn something you didn’t know about Larry, though, if you watch The Larry David Story.

For instance, after watching the trailer for the two-part HBO documentary above, I now know that he’s six feet tall, which is much taller than I always assumed. Less shocking is interviewer Larry Charles (who wrote many of the best episodes of Seinfeld, including “The Library”) asking David about how he got into comedy. His response: “Why not me?” with a sheepish shrug. That’s the Larry we know and love.

Here’s more:

For over three decades, award-winning producer/writer/comedian Larry David has been one of TV’s defining talents. Now, this insightful two-part documentary finds the 74-year-old sitting down with friend/director Larry Charles for a peek behind the proverbial curtain, as David gets candid about his personal and professional highs and lows, from his humble beginnings as an unfunny Brooklyn kid to becoming America’s favorite misanthrope. In between reflecting on his bumpy road to success – and hit series Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm – David shares his thoughts on everything from metaphysics to parenthood. Genuine, hilarious, and eye-opening, The Larry David Story shines a new light on the infamous cynic who remains a singular voice in comedy today.

The Larry David Story debuts on HBO and HBO Max on March 1.

The Blssm (real name Lily Lizotte and previously known as The Blossom) landed on our radar last year with their 97 Blossom EP, and it wasn’t just our attention she captured: Today, it was announced she has signed to the beloved label Fueled By Ramen. That news arrives alongside a new single, “Dizzy,” on which The Blssm blends contemporary pop with the increasingly beloved sounds of the ongoing pop-punk revival.

The Blssm says of the song:

“I wrote ‘Dizzy’ about the relationship I have with my inner anxiety. The lyrics on a surface level allude to being about a significant other, but really they are inner-conversational and inspired by the weight of ‘dragging around’ emotional baggage that encompasses my life. The production is an intentional hybrid of all of my different sonic influences, re-imagined into my own rendition of what pop feels and sounds like for me.”

They also say of the visual, “The video, directed by my friend and collaborator Sophie Hur, is a window into a surrealist world where two alternate BLSSMs are chasing each other around in a devious but playful dance together. It was inspired by a dream I had once where there were two versions of myself seeking the other out; I feel like that’s exactly what personifies my dynamic with my anxiety. A constant chase and revelation: A narrative I feel and know all too well day to day.”

Furthermore, they also told Consequence of the new label signing, “Partnering with Fueled By Ramen felt like a natural decision for me. I really connected with not only their ethos and approach to releasing music in 2022, but also their energy, passion, and genuine trust in my vision as a young artist.”

Watch the “Dizzy” video above and revisit our 2021 interview with Lizotte here.

The Blssm is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

As Robert Pattinson’s long-awaited Batman film is gearing up to be the best superhero movie of all time (probably), the cast has been on a roll with their fascinating and sometimes strange interviews, mostly because of Pattinson’s ability to talk without a filter, and nobody can ever tell if he is being serious or not.

In a new interview with Fandango, the former vampire said he frightened the crew on set of the Matt Reeves-directed Batman movie, which hits theaters next month. After wearing the suit for the first time, Pattinson described the experience on set as “weird.”

“It has such a kind of totemic power,” Pattinson said of the infamous suit. “The crew looked a little bit scared. It’s really weird. If you don’t say anything and you’re just standing there, people get freaked out by it.” Yeah, standing there head to toe in a black bodysuit, mask, and dark eyeliner is bound the be a little off-putting.

After the initial screen test while wearing the suit, Pattinson said the cast and crew started “behaving differently” around him. This could be because of the iconic bat-suit, or because they are genuinely star-struck by Pattinson. Who could forget Cardi B fanning out over the actor last year.

Either way, Pattinson is still down to be Batman forever, so maybe then people will warm up to him in the suit.

Yves Tumor is a shapeshifter in every sense. Straddling glam, punk, indie, pop, and more, last year’s The Asymptotical World EP was a cardinal example of this. The EP was filled with songs that followed 2020’s unrelenting Heaven To A Tortured Mind, that came across like Tumor was not done making a powerful statement on how music ought to be provocative, while prodding at every possible emotional response.

Enter “Secrecy Is Incredibly Important To The Both of Them,” the weight-bearing midpoint of the six tracks on The Asymptotical World, balancing Brit punk, glam, and CBGB-era rock and roll. The video, directed by Jordan Hemingway, opens with Tumor in a torture chamber and his alter ego is the captor. The visual jumps from a heist, to cavorting with steampunk geishas all in highly sexualized and often grotesque fashion. It’s eye-catching and speaks to desire, pain, and pleasure at every turn.

The video comes ahead of Yves Tumor’s worldwide tour dates, which begin next week in Europe, comes to the US in mid-March and then continues to straddle the globe from there.

Watch the video for “Secrecy Is Incredibly Important To The Both of Them” above.

The Asymptotical World is out now via Warp. Get it here.

Baltimore band Turnstile has just released a new music video for “Underwater Boi,” a cut from their third studio album, Glow On (which ranked near the top in the 2021 Uproxx Music Critics Poll, by the way).

Directed by Turnstile’s percussionist and drummer Daniel Fang, “Underwater Boi” sees singer Brendan Yates transform into a video game character, navigating the realm of Second Life, an MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role-playing game) from the early aughts. This isn’t the first time the band has embraced nostalgia. In January, Turnstile performed “Underwater Boi” as part NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, surrounded by several stuffed animals. The band also performed their songs “Blackout,” “Don’t Play,” “Mystery,” “T.L.C. (Turnstile Love Connection),” and “Alien Love Call.”

When recording Glow On, Turnstile worked with the likes of Blood Orange and producer Mike Elizondo of “In Da Club” fame.

“Mike is a stone-cold professional, like bro was Dr. Dre’s link, from what I gather, I think he was like the only one really allowed to touch the button in the studio besides Dre,” bassist Franz “Freaky” Lyons told Uproxx last year. “I was in the panic room a little bit. But it was everything you would want to comfortably step outside of your comfort zone. It was all a sick-ass learning episode.”

Check out “Underwater Boi” above.

Rumors of The Sopranos getting a spinoff series have been around since the show aired its controversial, fade-to-black ending in 2007. However, things kicked into overdrive when Chevrolet unveiled a new Super Bowl commercial featuring Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Robert Iler kind of reprising their roles of Meadow and A.J. Soprano, respectively. In fact, the buzz of a Sopranos revival after the Super Bowl spot was enough that HBO’s Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys had to put a wet blanket on the whole thing.

According to Bloys, Sopranos creator David Chase is not working on a new show where Meadow and A.J. do crimes in electric cars, which honestly, pretty much writes itself. Via Deadline:

“I don’t think David has any interest in doing anything more with The Sopranos. The Sopranos is a terrific and classic show. I don’t think there’s any reason to open that back up. I think maybe the Super Bowl ad… was an indication that someone’s going back. As far as I know, I don’t think he has any plans to do that,” said Bloys.

Of course, Chase recently dipped back into The Sopranos world with The Many Saints of Newark, and while it seemed like that prequel was primed to pump out more Sopranos content, Bloys also had bad news on that front. “I really don’t know what [Chase’s] thinking but one thing I can say is I just don’t think anything with The Sopranos family is on the cards.”

Alright, HBO, we get it. More dragons, less gabagool. You made your point.

(Via Deadline)

The NBA’s All-Star Weekend in Cleveland, Ohio is right around the corner and while NBA players get the week off from a grueling 82-game season, some of the event’s participants have actually increased their activity in preparation for the festivities — including Cleveland native Machine Gun Kelly, who is apparently taking his selection to the celebrity game’s roster very seriously.

While the famous competitors in past iterations of the game have put previously existing hoop skills on display — Quavo, for instance, was a decorated high school athlete before his rap career took off — MGK has gone a step further, hiring celebrity skills coach Chris Matthews (aka @lethalshooter on Instagram) to help him brush up on his jumper before the game. Matthews, who has also worked with NBA players, WNBA players, and celebrities like
Anthony Davis, Candace Parker, and even Drake, posted a video of MGK running a shooting drill to his Instagram, which includes MGK sinking three (high school) three-pointers in a row and pre-emptively declaring himself MVP of the celebrity game.

Of course, MGK will have to outplay his teammate Quavo for that distinction — a tough sell, considering he’s been the game’s MVP in 2018 — as well as noted hoop aficionado Jack Harlow, who participated with Quavo in last year’s two-on-two event against Lil Baby and 2 Chainz, the WNBA’s Dearica Hambry, and former Harlem Globetrotter Crissa Jackson, among others.