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Two former-Batman actors come together in The Tender Bar.

Directed by George Clooney and based on Pulitzer Prize winning author J.R. Moehringer’s memoir of the same name, the coming-of-age drama stars Ben Affleck as a Long Island bartender who becomes a father figure to his nephew (Tye Sheridan). It’s a smaller, more personal story than we’re used to seeing from Clooney, who tends to make historical dramas, political thrillers, or in the case of last year’s The Midnight Sky, science-fiction films. Outside of Affleck and Sheridan, the cast also includes Lily Rabe and Christopher Lloyd, who never played Batman but he really should have.

Here’s the official plot summary:

The Tender Bar tells the story of J.R., a fatherless boy growing up in the glow of a bar where the bartender, his Uncle Charlie, is the sharpest and most colorful of an assortment of quirky and demonstrative father figures. As the boy’s determined mother struggles to provide her son with opportunities denied to her — and leave the dilapidated home of her outrageous if begrudgingly supportive father — J.R. begins to gamely, if not always gracefully, pursue his romantic and professional dreams — with one foot persistently placed in Uncle Charlie’s bar.

The Tender Bar hits theaters on December 17 and Amazon Prime Video on January 17.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not authorized Ivermectin for use in preventing or treating COVID-19. It says so right on their website — and in the viral tweet, “You are not a horse. You are not a cow. Seriously, y’all. Stop it.” But that hasn’t stopped who-knows how many people from taking Ivermectin, including Joe Rogan.

After testing positive for COVID-19, Rogan said he “immediately threw the kitchen sink at it,” including Ivermectin. He was roundly mocked by medical professionals and news networks (and most of Twitter) for putting horse dewormer into his “5 foot 3” body. “Bro, do I have to sue CNN?” he said on The Joe Rogan Experience. “They’re making sh*t up… They keep saying I’m taking horse dewormer. I literally got it from a doctor. It’s an American company. They won the Nobel Prize in 2015 for use in human beings and CNN is saying I’m taking horse dewormer. They must know that’s a lie.”

Rogan had Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN’s chief medical correspondent, on Wednesday’s episode of his podcast, and things got tense when the host brought up the networks’s claim that he took “horse dewormer” as a COVID treatment. “By the way, I’m glad you’re better,” Gupta said, to which Rogan replied, “Thank you. You’re probably the only one at CNN who’s glad… The rest of them are all lying about me taking horse medication.”

“That bothered you,” Gupta said, grinning.

“It should bother you too,” Rogan shot back. “They’re lying at your network about people taking human drugs versus drugs for veterinary.”

“Calling it a ‘horse dewormer’ is not the most flattering thing, I get that,” Gupta conceded.

“It’s a lie,” Rogan pushed back. “It’s a lie on a news network… and it’s a lie that they’re conscious of. It’s not a mistake. They’re unfavorably framing it as veterinary medicine.”

Rogan continued, “Why would they lie and say that’s horse dewormer? I can afford people medicine, motherf*cker. It’s ridiculous! It’s just a lie! Don’t you think that a lie like that is dangerous on a news network when you know that they know they’re lying?… Do you think that that’s a problem that your news network lies?” Dr. Gupta admitted that “they shouldn’t have said that” (even though it’s not a lie — Ivermectin is used to treat parasitic worms in horses), but I’m having a hard time getting over:

“I can afford people medicine, motherf*cker.”

Must be nice. Dr. Gupta also wrote about his experience on The Joe Rogan Experience (“Friends tried to get me to turn down his invite”), which you can read below.

(Via Mediaite)

Kyrie Irving isn’t playing for the Nets this season until something changes regarding his vaccination status or the New York City vaccine mandate. While unvaccinated, he’s unable to play in home games in Brooklyn and the Nets announced earlier this week that they would not accommodate him as a part-time player and would move forward without him as part of the team — but he would only be missing out on game checks for the home games he’s ineligible for.

Up until Wednesday, Irving hadn’t spoken about his status, choosing to cite his “privacy” at media day when his vaccine status was brought up, despite the obvious nature of the situation given he was the lone Nets player not at the facility and doing media day over Zoom. However, the obvious has been officially stated now, and on Wednesday night Irving went on Instagram Live to talk about his situation. Irving talked for a considerable amount of time, but never offered any real explanations for his stance beyond saying it was what is best for him and asking people to respect that.

The most notable thing he said he was that he wasn’t retiring and wanted to be playing this season, but also said his decision was bigger than basketball and he was doing this for people who had lost their job due to vaccine mandates.

The full transcript of his closing to the IG Live is certainly a lot of words that don’t do an awful lot to provide a reasoning for why he’s not getting vaccinated.

The most confusing part of all of this is that Irving claims he wants to be a voice for the voiceless, but refuses to actually explain his position and reasoning behind it. All he says is that he’s standing with those who chose not to get the vaccine and lost their job, as if that’s a cause that requires someone to bring great awareness to — while also insisting he isn’t anti-vax and respects those who get the vaccine.

He is at once trying to be provocative and trying to be all-encompassing on an issue that for the vast majority of people isn’t even debatable, given that it is a public health crisis. Irving insists that he hasn’t “hurt anybody,” but when it comes to this situation, personal choices regarding the vaccine can, in fact, have a significant impact on others — particularly those who have legitimate health reasons and pre-existing conditions that prevent them from being able to get the vaccine.

In an episode of Law & Order, when someone gets a subpoena, they show up to court or wherever they’ve been instructed to go, drop some piece of game-changing intel, the dun-dun music plays, and the credits roll. But in Trumpland, as with most things involving Donald Trump, compliance should never be a foregone conclusion. Case in point: the number of Trump allies who are flouting the law—reportedly at the former president’s behest—by ignoring the subpoenas they’re receiving from the House committee investigating the events surrounding the January 6 insurrection.

On Wednesday, as Raw Story reports, House committee member Rep. Stephanie Murphy (D-FL) appeared on Morning Joe, where she made it clear that the committee has “engaged with a wide variety of law enforcement offices, including the U.S. Marshals, in order to issue the subpoenas” and “will use all of the agencies and all of the tools at our disposal to issue the subpoenas and enforce them.”

While the idea of someone who probably (most definitely) does not look like Raylan Givens coming after them with a pair of handcuffs might be enough of a threat to convince some former Trump cohorts to comply, Steve Bannon won’t likely be among them. As Insider reported, Trump’s former chief strategist and senior counselor had his lawyers send a second letter to the committee reaffirming their position that Bannon won’t be complying with his own subpoena because of Trump’s “executive privilege.” Robert J. Costello, Bannon’s attorney, wrote:

“Mr. Bannon’s position is not in defiance of your Committee’s subpoena; rather, Mr. Bannon noted that President Trump’s counsel stated that they were invoking executive and other privileges and therefore directed us not to produce documents or give testimony that might reveal information President Trump’s counsel seeks to legally protect.”

While Biden has waived any executive privilege related to documents and information surrounding the January 6th riots, Bannon’s team is playing a game of he said, he said—stating that they have been directed by Trump’s lawyer “not to produce documents or testify until the issue of executive privilege has been resolved.”

Dun-dun.

(Via Raw Story)

Each week our staff of film and TV experts surveys the entertainment landscape to select the ten best new/newish shows available for you to stream at home. We put a lot of thought into our selections, and our debates on what to include and what not to include can sometimes get a little heated and feelings may get hurt, but so be it, this is an important service for you, our readers. With that said, here are our selections for this week.

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10. (tie) The Haunted Museum (Discovery+)

Eli Roth has so much going on over at Discovery+ this month (following his recent real-life horror/Shark-Week film on the streamer) that one has to wonder… is he running the joint? It’s a valid question, but more to the point, he’s teaming up with Ghost Adventures host Zak Bagans for this scripted anthology series, in which they illuminate nine of the world’s most cursed artifacts. These relics are actually in display in Bagans’ Vegas museum, but here, you’ll get the historic commentary in addition to having the pants scared off of you.

10. (tie) Foundation (Apple TV+)

Sorry to Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos but Apple TV+ is actually winning the space race right now. They’ve already delivered the terrific For All Mankind and now they’re taking us further, to the very borders of the galaxy for this sci-fi adaptation. The story follows a mathematician who develops a formula for predicting the end of a future Galactic Empire before devising a way to save it via a rebellion (of sorts). Yes, there’s a lot going on here, but prestige TV king Jared Harris is a pro at making us care about really complicated science – see Chernobyl – and the casting department has another ace up its sleeve in case you’re on the binge-watching fence. Four words: Lee. Pace. In. Space. Watch it on Apple TV+.

10. (tie) I Know What You Did Last Summer (Amazon Prime)

Sure, you remember the 1997 film and perhaps you’re aware that that was based upon the 1973 novel by Lois Duncan, but this Amazon Studios collaboration with Sony Pictures Television wants you to relive the nightmare once more. Obviously, this version doesn’t have Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, or Freddie Prinze, but these teens seem more twisted by nature than the O.G. bunch, so perhaps that will add some shading to justify reviving their shared dark secret as they aim to survive. Watch it on Amazon Prime.

9. The Morning Show (Apple TV+)

Critics of season one of The Morning Show won’t have an easy time credibly claiming a lack of action or interest in a second season that picks up the thread from the last while also servicing even more characters and the lingering threat of COVID. This is a heavyweight fight all over again with Aniston and Witherspoon leading the way, but look for more of Billy Crudup lounging in the chaos to spark the show once more. Watch it on Apple TV+.

8. Dopesick (Hulu)

Michael Keaton (who is still the greatest Batman in history, so don’t mess with him in any role) finally comes to TV beyond cameo mode. Here, he takes on Big Pharma as a physician whose patients are dying off amid an opioid epidemic, and Rosario Dawson portrays one of the heroes who want to take the makers of Oxycontin down. The series promises an intense ride, and the cast includes Michael Stuhlbarg and Kaitlyn Dever, who’s all over TV now and making Justified‘s Loretta proud here. Watch it on Hulu.

7. Maid (Netflix)

Margaret Qualley (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood) stars in this heartbreaking adaptation of Stephanie Land’s New York Times best-selling memoir, Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive. This will, clearly, be a difficult watch, but Qualley’s raw portrayal (of a woman who flees an abusive relationship to go through exceedingly difficult times to break the cycle for her daughter) yields a burgeoning star. Watch it on Netflix. Watch it on Netflix.

6. Only Murders In The Building (Hulu)

Selena Gomez stars alongside the legendary Steve Martin and Martin Short, and the three portray NYC neighbors who aim to unravel an apparent murder inside their apartment building. Yes, they’re all podcasting because everyone does it (duh), and before long, the killer might be after them, too. Martin hasn’t written a feature film since the Pink Panther movies and Shopgirl, and we don’t wanna come out and call this trio a “much cooler Three Amigos” update, but Martin wrote that, too, so why not? Watch it on Hulu

5. What We Do In The Shadows (FX/Hulu)

Well, well, well. Guillermo turned out to be a vampire killer, which sure as heck came as a surprise to Nandor, Nadja, and Laszlo, and Colin. The four Staten Island roommates must figure out how to handle this conundrum, along with tackling the other challenges of this season. Those include dealing with wellness cults and gym culture, along with gargoyles, werewolves who play kickball, casinos, and more. In other words, this is still one of the funniest shows on TV. Watch it on FX and Hulu.

4. Midnight Mass (Netflix)

Get ready, The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor addicts, because creator Mike Flanagan’s back to cause us more horror fits. This happens to be his favorite project so far and revolves around an isolated community that lives on spooky Crockett Island, which gets even spookier due to a charismatic priest’s arrival. Naturally, a whole lot of supernatural shenanigans are afoot, but human nature can often be scarier than the ghosts that people can dream up. It’s dark, real dark. Watch it on Netflix.

3. You (Netflix)

If you find yourself commiserating with Penn Badgley’s obsessive serial killer Joe Goldberg when You’s third season drops this week, don’t take it personally. Relocating to a small town and having to interact with mommy bloggers and uber-masculine tech-daddies sounds like hell, sure, but it’s what he deserves. The show’s latest installment picks up where season two left off — with Joe and his new wife Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti at her best here) moving to the suburbs and trying to curb the worst of their shared homicidal tendencies. A new baby, new romantic distractions, anti-vaxxers, feminist wine retreats, and bro trips that end rather bloody all threaten their planned quiet life. And really, no amount of couple’s therapy can save a marriage when one spouse is constantly fantasizing about murdering the other. Happily ever after just isn’t in the cards for these two — but more dead bodies piling up in their basement certainly is. Watch it on Netflix.

2. Squid Game (Netflix)

Netflix’s most popular show in, well, ever continues to burn up the discourse, and internet bandwidth all over the world. It’s been a while since we had a full-on phenomenon like this one. Get in there if you haven’t yet, or maybe get in there again if you have, if part to enjoy (?) all the class-based cynicism and murderous children’s games, and in part so you have something to talk about with your family during the quickly-approaching holiday season. Watch it on Netflix.

1. Succession (HBO Max)

Everyone’s favorite collection of monsters is back, once again, this time for a slightly delayed third season. Things left off with the Roy family in turmoil, as always, although this time from friendly fire, thanks to noted screw-up and amateur rapper Kendall making a big move. The new season should get ugly in the best possible way, so hop on board week-to-week if you’re already a fan or load up a binge and get caught up to see what everyone’s yammering about all fall. Watch it on HBO Max.

Each week our staff of film and TV experts surveys the entertainment landscape to select the ten best new/newish movies available for you to stream at home. We put a lot of thought into our selections, and our debates on what to include and what not to include can sometimes get a little heated and feelings may get hurt, but so be it, this is an important service for you, our readers. With that said, here are our selections for this week.

10. (tie) Cinderella (Amazon Prime)

It is time, apparently, once again, time for a new take on Cinderella, the classic story of a girl and her evil family and how magic and some rodents make her a star. This time around, we have Camilia Cabello in the lead role and Billy Porter as her fairy godparent and Idina Menzel as the evil stepmother and, look at that, Pierce Brosnan as the king. The whole thing basically puts a series of small twists on a story you’ve seen a few dozen times, but sometimes that’s okay. The cast is strong enough to make it all worth a shot. Watch it on Amazon.

10. (tie) Diana: The Musical (Netflix)

Here’s your reminder that yes, a musical based on Princess Diana’s life does, in fact, exist. And yes, there’s a song in it titled “Here Comes James Hewitt.” Filmed in an empty theater with the original Broadway cast before its official run kicks off, this show has it all: mechanical bulls, Spanish-language ballads, that fantasy trope where Diana crowd surfs during a cellist concert. The story’s not revelatory, and we can’t say it’s the best Diana re-telling we’ve ever seen, but it is the most … musical. Watch it on Netflix.

9. Cry Macho (HBO Max)

Clint Eastwood is back as an actor and director in Cry Macho. A movie with a razor-thin plot, where nothing much at all happens, but is still strangely enjoyable. There’s something irresistibly pleasant about the whole thing – which is just an excuse for Clint to star in a movie that could loosely be described as an “action” role. (Though, Clint does make sure he gets to throw a punch. With the assistance of a rooster named Macho.) Watch it on HBO Max.

8. The Guilty (Netflix)

Based on the Oscar-nominated short film of the same name, The Guilty is a single-location thriller shot during the pandemic that stars Jake Gyllenhaal as a disgraced cop who’s been demoted from patrolling the streets to answering 911 calls. Riley Keough, Paul Dano, Bill Burr, and Ethan Hawke lend their voices, but this is Gyllenhaal’s film; he fills nearly every frame of the 90-minute runtime. It’s his best showcase as an actor since Nightcrawler. Watch it on Netflix.

7. The Voyeurs (Amazon Prime)

What we have here is an old-school erotic thriller — think Basic Instinct or Fatal Attraction — with White Lotus star Sydney Sweeney as one half of a curious couple who spends a not-insignificant amount of time spying on their exhibitionist-type neighbors. Things get weird and twisted and steamy, as they do in these kinds of movies, which were super popular in the 1980s and 1990s and have since just about disappeared. Might be worth it to give it a try, but think about closing your own blinds first. Watch it on Amazon Prime.

6. Black Widow (Disney+)

Scarlett Johansson’s Natasha Romanoff finally gets a proper send-off in this actioner that aims to go back-to-basics but succeeds more on a personal level. The film fills in plenty of blanks following the events of Captain America: Civil War, but more importantly, we receive butt-kicking ladies in well-choreographed fight scenes and an emotionally resonant story that introduces us to the inner Natasha, as witnessed by Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova. She’s perhaps the only person in the world who’s allowed to tease Natasha, and their dynamic (and the chemistry between Scarlett and Florence) rules. The film also allows David Harbour to perform grunt-filled face work with a wild accent while the ladies swirl around him in hand-to-hand combat. It’s a winner. And it’s now available to subscribers with no extra fee. Watch it on Disney+.

5. The Velvet Underground (Apple TV+)

The Velvet Underground is one of the most influential bands of all-time. But unlike other iconic 1960s groups like, say, the Beatles, there’s not a ton of footage of Lou Reed, John Cale, Sterling Morrison, and Moe Tucker performing. To get around this, director Todd Haynes has made a documentary that captures the “idea” of the VU rather than a Wikipedia summary. Don’t walk, but “run run run” to watch The Velvet Underground! Watch it on Apple TV+.

4. Malignant (HBO Max)

James Wan, he of the Saw and Insidious and Conjuring movies, is back with a new horror film. This one focuses on a woman who has terrifying visions of brutal murders, which are ruining her life a little (as terrifying visions of brutal murders will do) and are also –surprise — actually happening in the real world (which is bad). None of it sounds like a good time for her. For you, though? Maybe. Watch it on Netflix.

3. Muppets Haunted Mansion (Disney+)

Good news: The Muppets are back. Everyone’s favorite collection of fuzzy rascals take to Disney+ with a new spooky Halloween story about a haunted mansion. The Haunted Mansion, if we’re being technical. It might be a nice opportunity to fall down a Muppet rabbit hole again. There’s never a bad time to watch The Great Muppet Caper, after all. Watch it on Disney+.

2. The Many Saints of Newark (HBO Max)

The Sopranos are back. Kind of. The Sopranos are kind of back. Series creator David Chase’s long-rumored, long-awaited prequel movie about New Jersey’s most famous fictional crime family is finally here. What do we got? Well, for one, we’ve got Michael Gandolfini filling the role of a Tony Soprano and playing a younger version of the character his father made famous. We’ve also got a bunch more Moltisantis and 1960-70s fashion all against the backdrop of the 1967 riots in Newark. There’s a lot going here. You’ll probably want to check it out, if only to bask in a little nostalgia for a while. Watch it on HBO Max

1. Halloween Kills (Peacock)

Halloween Kills is a direct sequel to 2018’s Halloween, which was a sequel to 1978’s Halloween that ignored all the previous sequels in the franchise. It’s confusing, but really, all you need to know is that it’s a Halloween movie with Jamie Lee Curtis, “The Shape,” and an eerie score from John Carpenter. ’Tis the season (to watch horror movies). Watch it on Peacock

In 2019, Coldplay revealed they wouldn’t be touring in support of Everyday Life for environmental reasons, with Chris Martin saying, “We’re taking time over the next year or two, to work out how our tour can not only be sustainable [but] how can it be actively beneficial. All of us have to work out the best way of doing our job. Our next tour will be the best possible version of a tour like that environmentally.”

Well, it appears the band has made progress on that front, as they feel good enough about the state of things to tour in support of their new album, Music Of The Spheres: Coldplay announced a global trek for 2022, with support from HER and London Grammar, and say it will be “as sustainable as possible.”

The band said in a statement:

“Playing live and finding connection with people is ultimately why we exist as a band. We’ve been planning this tour for years, and we’re super excited to play songs from across our whole time together.

At the same time, we’re very conscious that the planet is facing a climate crisis. So we’ve spent the last two years consulting with environmental experts to make this tour as sustainable as possible, and, just as importantly, to harness the tour’s potential to push things forward. We won’t get everything right, but we’re committed to doing everything we can and sharing what we learn. It’s a work in progress and we’re really grateful for the help we’ve had so far.

If you’d like to come to a show and sing with us, we’re so excited to see you.”

Check out the full list of tour dates below.

03/18/2022 — San Jose, CR @ Estadio Nacional #
03/22/2022 — Santo Domingo, DR @ Estadio Olímpico #
03/25/2022 — Monterrey, MX @ Estadio BBVA *
03/29/2022 — Guadalajara, MX @ Estadio Akron *
04/03/2022 — Mexico City, MX @ Foro Sol *
04/23/2022 — Santa Clara, CA @ Levi’s Stadium *
04/26/2022 — Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium *
05/03/2022 — Phoenix, AZ @ State Farm Stadium *
05/06/2022 — Dallas, TX @ Cotton Bowl Stadium *
05/08/2022 — Houston, TX @ NRG Stadium *
05/28/2022 — Chicago, IL @ Soldier Field *
06/01/2022 — Washington, DC @ FedExField *
06/04/2022 — East Rutherford, NJ @ Metlife Stadium *
06/08/2022 — Philadelphia, PA @ Lincoln Financial Field *
06/11/2022 — Atlanta, GA @ Mercedes-Benz Stadium *
06/14/2022 — Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium *
07/02/2022 — Frankfurt, DE @ Deutsche Bank Park *
07/03/2022 — Frankfurt, DE @ Deutsche Bank Park *
07/08/2022 — Warsaw, PL @ PGE Narodowy *
07/10/2022 — Berlin, DE @ Olympiastadion Berlin ^
07/12/2022 — Berlin, DE @ Olympiastadion Berlin *
07/16/2022 — Paris, FR @ Stade de France *
07/17/2022 — Paris, FR @ Stade de France *
08/05/2022 — Brussels, BE @ King Baudouin Stadium *
08/06/2022 — Brussels, BE @ King Baudouin Stadium *
08/12/2022 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium *
08/13/2022 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium *
08/16/2022 — London, UK @ Wembley Stadium ^
08/23/2022 — Glasgow, UK @ Hampden Park Stadium *
09/10/2022 — Rio De Janeiro, BR @ Rock In Rio Festival

# with TBA
* with HER
^ with London Grammar

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

Now that it’s October we’re getting some of the best events of the year. Halloween season always brings out the best with pumpkin, cooler weather, and spooky stuff everywhere. Video games are no different with many long-running games offering limited-time Halloween events to celebrate the upcoming holiday. Rocket League is always a fun one because it usually means some cool cars that have designs not available at any other time of the year.

This year, Rocket League will be crossing over with Batman to create an awesome series of cars all related to the series. Multiple versions of the Batmobile are of course available, but players will also have the ability to use cars inspired by the Joker, Harley Quinn, and many other Batman villains. Accessories such as wheels can also be customized to be Batman themed as well.

With Rocket League being such a long-running game it’s cool that the developers are always seeking out new ways to keep fans interested in what’s coming. At the end of the day it’s a game about cars with boosters playing soccer. That simple concept has kept fans addicted for years, but giving new unlockables is always a great way to bring people back in who haven’t played in awhile.

The event goes live October 14 and ends on November 1 so use that time to unlock as much as possible and play all the special challenges that come with it such as:

New Event Challenges – Players will complete Haunted Hallows Event Challenges to unlock Batman Super-Villain themed items such as the Joker Dominus Decal and Boost, Gotham’s Finest Merc Decal, Harley Quinn Wheels and Topper, Poison Ivy Boost, and more.

Gotham City Rumble LTM – Rumble mode is being transformed and power-ups are now themed after Batman and his enemies. Players can use Joker’s Boxing Glove, Harley’s Hammer instead of the Boot, Poison Ivy’s vines instead of the Grappling Hook, and more.

Beckwith Park (Gotham Night) Arena Variant – This new limited-time Arena has been transformed by the Super-Villains of Gotham City.

Earlier this year, Spotify announced a collaboration with the iconic New York Studio, Electric Lady. The streaming service has teamed up with the legendary recording space to share a series of Live At Electric Lady EPs from various artists, and today they’re sharing the details on the latest project. Faye Webster is releasing her own seven-track Live At Electric Lady EP, and aside from including new versions of her own songs like “In A Good Way” and “Better Distractions” off her I Know I’m Funny haha album, Webster also opted to do a pretty epic cover. She chose to cover Fleet Foxes’ “If You Need To, Keep Time on Me,” partially because it which was originally recorded at Electric Lady back in 2017 for the band’s Crack-Up album.

As far as the recording experience, Faye said it was incredibly special for her to bring in friends who’ve been with her from the beginning. “Recording at Electric Lady Studios was a rare experience, especially because I was able to bring musicians who have been with me since my early days in Athens and Atlanta,” she said in a press release. “It was special, and I’m still processing it.”

Check out her Fleet Foxes cover below, along with a full tracklist for her new EP.

Faye Webster, Live At Electric Lady EP:
1. “In A Good Way”
2. “I Know I’m Funny haha”
3. “Cheers”
4. “If You Need To, Keep Time On Me” (Fleet Foxes cover)
5. “Kind Of”
6. “Kingston”
7. “Better Distractions”

After the Sky dominated in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, it was on the Mercury to respond and at least get a split at home in Phoenix in Game 2 before the series shifted to Chicago.

There were a few points during Game 2 in which it looked like the game might get away from the Mercury, as Chicago withstood Phoenix’s initial run to make a run of their own in the late first and early second quarter to take an 8-point lead. However, this time the Mercury had an answer, tying the game at 40 by halftime. The second half played out similarly, with the Sky leading by six going to the fourth, but again Phoenix, led by Brittney Griner with some big help from Shey Peddy and Skylar Diggins-Smith, had the answer, taking a four-point lead into the final 30 seconds of the game.

It was at that point that the game got wild, with Kahleah Copper crashing the offensive glass for an and-1 putback to cut the Mercury lead to one.

After Peddy split her free throws on the ensuing possession, Courtney Vandersloot went to work with a filthy crossover, drive, and finish over Griner to send the game to overtime.

In overtime, the sleeping giant that is Diana Taurasi awoke, opening the period with a four-point play to throw Phoenix out in front early.

The Mercury would go up six quickly in overtime, but the Sky reeled them back in to tie the game once again. Naturally, Taurasi again was the one to answer the bell with a big shot to keep Phoenix on top.

Diggins-Smith then put the game on ice with a tremendous drive and finish, evening the series at 1-1 and making clear that we are in for quite the series from here.

It was once again a really balanced night from the Sky, as Vandersloot was a monster with 20 points, 14 assists and five steals, orchestrating things offensively and taking the lead every time the Sky needed a big bucket. Allie Quigley added 19 points, albeit on 20 shots, Copper had 15 and Candace Parker put up 13 points and nine rebounds in another terrific two-way performance. However, the difference in Game 2 was how Phoenix stepped up offensively to match that output.

Griner was a beast down low, with 29 points and nine boards to lead the Mercury, while Diggins-Smith had 13 points, 12 assists, and seven rebounds. Peddy added 10 points off the bench for a big boost, but it was the GOAT who took them home with 20 points, eight of which came in the overtime period. As the series shifts to Chicago, there aren’t any real surprises left for either team to pull out and we saw how evenly matched they can be when both playing well in this one — and both squads will feel like they left a lot out there as each team missed a number of good looks at the rim and from three.