The past couple years have been major for big-time video game franchises teaming up with musical artists. Lil Nas X performed a virtual concert in Roblox almost exactly a year ago. Ariana Grande had a major Fortnite event this year. The recent Pokémon 25: The Album project featured songs from Vince Staples, Katy Perry, and others. Now, Pokémon, in its never-ending quest to catch ’em all, is adding another musician to its growing list of music collaborators: Ed Sheeran.
Details about what’s going on between the two are (dun)sparse right now, though. All we know is that this afternoon, Sheeran shared an image that features both his name and the Pokémon Go logo and wrote, “coming soon.” So, it seems obvious Sheeran and/or his work will make some sort of in-game appearance, but given that Pokémon Go doesn’t have a precedent for celebrity collaborations, it’s not clear how this team-up will work.
Whatever the case, Sheeran has proven himself to be a major Pokémon enthusiast over the years. This summer, he noted that he met Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri and gave him a letter. He also said that the first generation of games (Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow for the Game Boy) is his favorite and that Squirtle is his favorite starter Pokémon. In 2019, he was spotted singing karaoke in Japan while wearing a Snorlax onesie. He was also tweeting about Pokémon in 2010 and 2011, like when he noted that the Pokémon Black and White games on Nintendo DS are “wicked.”
Ed Sheeran is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The Spider-Man can’t stop, and it won’t stop, even if Tom Holland is out there talking about how the upcoming No Way Homeinstallment is “not fun” and “sad.” A trailer should be incoming on Tuesday evening, and Holland’s out there distracting the masses while talking about Venom 2 post-credits scenage, and rumors continue to swirl everywhere about which former Spider-Men will appear in the multiverse-geared flick. Well, Kirsten Dunst is stepping up from the 2000s trilogy past to discuss how that production went. Specifically, The Virgin Suicides actress is letting the world know that she wasn’t paid nearly (while portraying Mary Jane) much as Tobey Maguire received for slinging webs and wearing spandex.
Hmm. To my recollection, Dunst’s appearance in that first trilogy drew plenty of fanfare, and those movies raked in well over $1 billion at the box office. Did Dunst receive a sweet back-end deal for those revenues? It sure doesn’t sound like it. Here’s her lowdown as related to The Independent:
“The pay disparity between me and Spider-Man was very extreme,” she says. “I didn’t even think about it. I was just like, ‘Oh yeah, Tobey [Maguire] is playing Spider-Man.’ But you know who was on the cover of the second Spider-Man poster?” She flashes a grin and points at her chest. “Spider-Man and ME.”
She’s not wrong. Gender-pay disparity has only recently seen corrections, at least in Hollywood, with Netflix’s The Crown being ground central for revelations that Claire Foy, who portrayed Queen Elizabeth for two seasons, got paid far less than Matt Smith did for playing Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, although he was the consort to the monarch. So, yeah, it’s very easy to believe that Dunst got paid much less than Maguire for any role in the same movie.
However, Dunst reveals that she’d be good with signing on to play Mary Jane again, if Sony decided to go there. “I would do it,” she revealed to Variety. “Why not? That would be fun… I would never say no to something like that.” And sure, why not? The franchise is yanking almost every other former character into the mix. Let’s hope, though, that they’d boost Dunst’s pay next time around, should it happen.
Successionstar Brian Cox has earned his Emmy, Golden Globe, and Olivier awards, and now it looks like the 75-year-old actor might just be coming for an Oscar too. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cox is now readying up to make his directorial debut with Glenrothan, a family drama set at a whisky distillery in the Scottish Highlands. The upcoming film is described as a “‘love letter’ to Cox’s native Scotland” that pays “homage to the elements that make Scotland such an extraordinary country.”
“Glenrothan is my homage to the elements that make Scotland such an extraordinary country, where vibrancy and majesty of the land is expressed through passion and desire – balanced by the Scot’s deep-rooted humour and grasp of the absurd,” said Cox. “I want to make a film, which combines all the elements, to show my own deep love for the homeland.”
Glenrothan follows a pair of estranged brothers who reunite in their homeland of Scotland after 40 years of tense silence in order to restore their family business: the Glenrothan Distillery. What ensues is a story all about reconciliation as the two men are forced to confront the day their family fell apart and resolve their various grievances with one another, as well as their father, in a story all about “family, forgiveness and the bonding alchemy of whisky.” In addition to directing Glenrothan, Cox is also set to star in the drama.
Scottish actor and writer David Ashton (McLevy) and award-winning screenwriter Jeff Murphy (Hinterland) are co-writing the film, which is being produced by Lionsgate and London-based production company Nevision. Lionsgate U.K. head of development & acquisitions Emma Berkofsky is on board to develop the film, with Nevision’s Neil Zeiger and James Cabourne assisting with production. According to Zieger, the film’s story was created with Cox in mind, but the actor’s pivot to directing as well was a pleasant and elevating, turn:
“Glenrothan was conceived with Brian in mind,” said Zeiger. “Without question he is one of the most powerful actors of his generation. However, having worked with him in front of the camera, I knew that his extensive knowledge and vision would elevate the film even further were he to also direct the movie.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have been one of the best surprises in the NBA to start the season, as the young Cavs have darted out to a 9-6 start thanks in large part to some stellar defense. Leading the way on that end is their frontcourt featuring Jarrett Allen and rookie Evan Mobley, the latter of whom has already shown his considerable skills and versatility as a defensive anchor.
Unfortunately for the Cavs, the injury bug has started to bite and, after already seeing Collin Sexton suffer a torn meniscus, Mobley now is headed for an extended absence. The young big man suffered an injury to his right elbow in Monday night’s loss to the Celtics and an MRI revealed an elbow strain that the team says will keep him out for 2-4 weeks.
It is a significant blow for a team that’s already shorthanded, although they should get Lauri Markkanen back from the COVID list soon which would be a welcome sight. Still, replacing Mobley’s presence on the defensive end won’t be easy for the Cavs, as he and Allen have allowed them to keep a shot blocker on the floor most all of the time and his ability to switch and move on the perimeter makes him a tremendous deterrent on pick-and-roll coverage. With a brutal stretch of schedule coming over the next two weeks featuring the Warriors, Nets (twice), Suns, Mavs, Heat, Jazz, Bucks, and Bulls coming up, getting through that with a record still around .500 without Mobley would have to feel like a success for the Cavs.
A few months ago, DaniLeigh gave birth to her first child with DaBaby. The two rappers originally broke up in February, but are still caring for their child. Their relationship has definitely had its ups-and-downs, exemplified by an argument the two had over the weekend that was captured on Instagram Live. Both rappers shared their side of the story, but the entire ordeal ended with DaniLeigh now facing two assault charges.
The filmed argument kicked off while DaniLeigh was feeding their child in bed. They traded insults back-and-forth, with DaniLeigh claiming DaBaby had been absent in the first place and was now trying to make her leave his apartment. DaBaby eventually called the police to try to get her removed and even claimed he had video evidence of her hitting him.
The assault charges DaniLeigh faces after the altercation were confirmed by local Charlotte news outlet WSOC-TV. After the on-camera argument, police showed up at DaBaby’s apartment Sunday and informed the rapper that he had to go to the magistrate’s office to pursue charges. Officers were reportedly called back to DaBaby’s apartment on Monday, who then informed them that DaniLeigh had assaulted him again. After a police investigation, DaniLeigh faces two counts of simple assault charges from both Sunday and Monday incidents.
Following their original Instagram Live argument, both rappers took to their own accounts to relay their side of the story. “End of the day no big deal I don’t want no charges pressed or nothing I just want her peacefully removed which they need to hurry up do as we speak I ain’t even want that behavior on display but it’s okay,” DaBaby wrote on his Instagram Story.
DaniLeigh also shared her account of the situation, saying she’s been living with DaBaby, cooking him meals, and taking care of their child when DaBaby said he wanted her gone. “Tonight he wanna come in the room talking bout ‘I need to go’ don’t matter where I go,” she wrote. “Mind u… I have a new born child, so he said I can go to a hotel.”
Paul Rudd might be People‘s 2021 Sexiest Man Alive, a long overdue honor, but apparently, the never-aging actor isn’t the best person to turn to for career advice. Sure, he’s a Marvel star thanks to his role in Ant-Man and can be currently seen next to Will Ferrell in Apple TV’s latest prestige series, The Shrink Next Door, but back in the early 2000s, Rudd warned Steve Carell against starring in a small little show called The Office.
According to fellow cast member Brian Baumgartner and executive producer Ben Silverman’s new book, Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office, Carell’s beloved stint as Michael Scott on the hit NBC sitcom would’ve never happened if he listened to Rudd. Via Mashable:
“I remember, before I auditioned, I was talking to Paul Rudd,” Steve Carell said. “I’d never seen the original one and he asked what I was up to. This was right after Anchorman. I told him I was going to audition for the American version of The Office and he said, ‘Ugh, don’t do it. Bad, bad move. I mean, it’s never going to be as good.’ Like what everybody was saying.”
In Rudd’s defense, the first season of The Office was unfavorably compared to its British counterpart, and the show didn’t fare well right out of the gate. Fortunately, it found its footing in the second season, and The Office went on to become such a massive hit that it spent years being the top-streamed show on Netflix. Granted, Carell leaving the show could’ve been handled better, but had he listened to Rudd, his portrayal of Michael Scott wouldn’t still be drawing in new fans today.
It’s already mid-November and the holidays are right around the corner. Colder, frigid weather is on the horizon for much of the country. This means the season of cold-weather yet warming beers is (almost) upon us. Specifically, it’s winter beer season.
And while “winter beer” isn’t technically a category, it encompasses styles like winter warmers, white IPAs, Christmas ales, and literally any beer someone enjoys sipping from the days of December’s frost to April’s thaw. That makes the seasonal style both interesting and very broad, which means pretty much every beer drinker can find something they’ll like.
To find the best wintry brews, we turned to the experts who spend their days brewing and tasting beers. We asked a handful of brewers and beer experts to tell us the one winter beer they’d drink forever. Keep scrolling to see their selections.
I would always reach for this brew to get me through the bitter Midwest winter. Each year’s release gets better and better and it’s always a great and sloppy time to try this imperial coffee stout with its vanilla and bourbon barrel-aged variants. The notes of dark chocolate, dried cherries, and fresh coffee are so well constructed that it never gets too sweet. It’s totally worth blitzing through Chicago’s wind chill.
I just bought myself a 12-pack! Sierra Nevada knows how to brew a good beer. It’s hoppy. It’s malty. It reminds me of craft beer from 20 years ago. It’s nostalgic. It’s become a tradition for me. As soon as it’s available, I immediately go out to buy a 12-pk and then drink it way too quickly.
Great Lakes Christmas Ale
Great Lakes
Brad Bergman, director of brewing at Sycamore Brewing in Charlotte, North Carolina
I’m not a big spiced beer guy, but this one hits all of the notes for me while still being drinkable. It has just enough cinnamon, ginger, and floral honey notes to complement the elevated malt sweetness, caramel, bready, and toasty flavors. It’s not intensely sweet or cloying, which is a big thing for me in any beer.
I like this beer’s seasonal spice and herbal aromas. It has a deep rich brown hue, but what I really admire is that they change the recipe every year. It’s a holiday present that’s not fully realized until you crack open that bottle, pour it into a glass, and take in the wonderful holiday beer. It’s also the inspiration for the 21st Amendment’s Fireside Chat, our winter seasonal beer.
Anderson Valley Winter Solstice
Anderson Valley
Jerry Siotte, co-owner and director of brewhouse operations at Lone Tree Brewing in Lone Tree, Colorado
Anderson Valley Winter Solstice is my pick. It’s spicy, malty, and filled with caramel malts. Overall, it’s one of the best, most warming winter beers on the market.
I’m going with Moonlight Brewing’s Boney Fingers Black Lager. It’s like their classic Death & Taxes, but even more warming, more roast, more heft, and yet still absolutely crushable. Brian Hunt is a grist god.
Hibernation Ale from Great Divide has an incredible malty character reminiscent of freshly baked cookies and its ABV is sure to warm anyone up on a cold winter day.
Odell Isolation Ale
Odell
Adam Lawrence, head brewer at Left Hand Brewing in Longmont, Colorado
I like this beer because it can be called a winter warmer, however it doesn’t have spices or high ABV. The malt aromas are enjoyable and complex. However, the beer doesn’t finish overly sweet. It’s a great skiing beer too.
This is my go-to winter holiday beer. It has such a great balance of chocolate and coffee with just the right amount of roastiness. It is the perfect accompaniment to talking shit while playing board games with family during the holidays.
Jubilale starts with a rich caramel body that evolves into treacle and slightly burnt marshmallow. Just as it threatens to overwhelm you, a bright light of floral and mildly tangy hops come to right the world and breathe life into the day. Each draught leaves me wondering what just happened.
I love Christmas, and I love Breckenridge Christmas Ale. Locally, you can find it almost everywhere during the holiday season. The spice and easy drinkability will keep this beer in my fridge for years to come.
Death and Taxes from Moonlight Brewing is my pick. This beer drinks like a pilsner but has the depth of flavor a stout would present. It’s perfect for all of the holiday drinking sessions.
It was a surprise to see Miles Teller in the Blake Lively-directed music video for Taylor Swift’s “I Bet You Think About Me,” considering the last time we heard about the actor, he was reportedly refusing to get vaccinated. His stubbornness led to the Paramount+ series The Offer shutting down production after he tested positive for COVID-19. But there he was in the music video, playing a groom who’s haunted by Swift.
What’s the deal?
Hey guys, I don’t usually feel the need to address rumors on here but I am vaccinated and have been for a while. The only thing I’m anti is hate.
“Hey guys, I don’t usually feel the need to address rumors on here but I am vaccinated and have been for a while,” Teller tweeted, adding, “The only thing I’m anti is hate.” If someone doesn’t do a mashup of “The only thing I’m anti is hate” and Adrian Grenier’s iconic “Haven’t been posting cause I’ve been too present, distracted by the moment. Sorry but thank you” tweet by the end of the day, I’ll be very disappointed.
It’s unclear when the “I Bet You Think About Me” video was filmed, but it’s hard to imagine Swift and Lively working with Teller if he was still unvaccinated. Outside of The Offer (which has since resumed production, although the shut down reportedly resulted in a $6 million loss), Teller will also appear in Top Gun: Maverick.
This week in pop music saw the release of buzzworthy music. Taylor Swift dropped her re-recorded version of Red including some never-before-heard tracks, Silk Sonic finally shared their groovy debut album, and Rosalía teamed up with The Weeknd for a sizzling tune.
Taylor Swift’s re-recorded Red album features an extended version of her fan-favorite track “All Too Well,” turning it from a short heartbreak ballad to a tear-jerking epoch. Swift recently said in an interview on The Tonight Show that the 10-minute version of the song is actually how it was originally written before being parsed down for her 2012 release. “I was just really upset and sad and everyone could tell, it was really not fun to be around me that day,” she recalled. So she picked up a guitar and ad-libbed the full 10-minute track.”
Silk Sonic — “Fly As Me”
After picking up steam with the funk-forward singles “Leave The Door Open,” “Skate,” and “Smokin Out The Window,” Silk Sonic‘s Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak drop their much-anticipated album An Evening With Silk Sonic. The bass-heavy song “Fly As Me” is an example of the shimmering melodies, dance-ready rhythms, impeccable percussion, and tongue-in-cheek lyrics heard throughout the project.
Rosalía — “La Fama” Feat. The Weeknd
For her latest single, Rosalía goes full femme-fatale. The singer once again teams up with The Weeknd for “La Fama,” a subdued number about the pitfalls of fame that beautifully showcases both singers’ tender vocals. “I wanted to write, in my own way, a bachata with a little story around ambition,” Rosalía said about the track. “Taking as a reference the lyrics of Ruben Blades or Patti Smith and the songs of Aventura, I ended up writing a story of romance with fame.”
Holly Humberstone — “Friendly Fire”
This week saw the release of UK singer Holly Humberstone‘s emotional EP The Walls Are Way Too Thin. The 21-year-old singer’s track “Friendly Fire” encapsulates the project, boasting relatable lyrics and comforting instrumentals alongside Humberstone’s captivating voice. “I wrote this song on a very confusing holiday in autumn of last year,” she said of the song. “Prior to leaving I was going through a lot of big changes in my life (most of which unplanned and unwanted) and it all came to a head with a family loss.”
Amber Mark — “Softly”
Offering another taste of her upcoming album Three Dimensions Deep, Amber Mark fires off another fluttering single with “Softly.” The soft-spoken tune features a clapping beat and Mark’s honeyed vocals, crafting a heavenly tune that builds anticipation for her upcoming project. “Can’t wait for you to blast this one in your boo-thing’s face to make sure they treating you right,” she told her fans about the track.
Tate McRae — “Feel Like Sh*t”
Building off the momentum of her multi-Platinum single “You Broke Me First,” Tate McRae shows off her talent for heart-wrenching songwriting with the pensive breakup tune “Feel Like Sh*t.” The song slowly builds from a sullen piano into a room-filling ode to picking yourself up after a painful end to a relationship.
Anitta — “Evolver”
Brazilian superstar Anitta is fresh of her club-ready collaboration with Saweetie, but with her new track “Evolver,” Anitta takes things in a more loved-up direction. The sizzling tune features a rhythmic beat and Anitta’s empowered lyrics about her self-worth in a relationship.
Gracie Abrams — “The Bottom”
Following up her on her 2020 debut EP, Gracie Abrams has graced her fans with her new project, This Is What It Feels Like. To celebrate, the singer shared a video to her sparkling pop number “The Bottom.” The song combines an upbeat tune with self-effacing lyrics that show off Abrams playful side.
JP Saxe — “Soft Landing”
Not only has JP Saxe written music with the likes of John Mayer and Maren Morris, but he also has a solo career of his own. This week, Saxe shared the deluxe version of his album Dangerous Levels Of Introspection, which featured the brand-new anthem “Soft Landing.” The song has sparse instrumentation that’s inflected with a slight thumping beat, but it mostly leaves room to show off Saxe’s heart-tugging lyricism and comforting vocals as he sings of the aftermath of a relationship.
Ericdoa — “Strangers”
Hyperpop artist Ericdoa has been building recognition with the release of several successful singles as well as co-signs from the likes of Trippie Redd, Young Nudy, and Addison Rae. Now returning with the new track “Strangers,” Ericdoa fires off an atmospheric and wildly catchy tune which was originally inspired by hearing a revved-up pop song by Bruno Mars.
Some of the artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Harrell, in particular, has stood out from that group, as the former Sixth Man of the Year has returned to the form that made him a fan favorite in L.A. with the Clippers. The big man hasn’t been shy about saying that it’s as simple as him getting opportunity, something he felt was lacking during his year with the Lakers, but it’s also clear that there’s a comfort and fit in Washington that goes beyond simply being on the floor.
With his high-energy play, Harrell has quickly become a beloved figure for Wizards fans, which is great…most of the time. However, Harrell has one request for Wizards fans: stop chanting “M-V-P” for him at the free throw line, at least until he makes the first one.
PSA to Wizards fans, Montrezl Harrell hates MVP chants at the FT line
“Let me get that edge off of getting that first free throw down because it definitely plays in my head like, ‘damn, what if I miss this free throw, they chanting MVP.’ Every time I done fucking missed it.” pic.twitter.com/OODrCRRTw7
I love the honesty from Harrell, who says he “hates it” when fans start chanting “M-V-P” before his first free throw because he feels added pressure to make it and it gets in his head. He notes that he loves that he’s getting that love from the fans, but wants them to let him get that rhythm at the line by making the first, and then they can chant all they want for his second. We’ll see if Wizards fans get this message. If so, expect a lot more quiet when Harrell’s shooting his first at the stripe.
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PSA to Wizards fans, Montrezl Harrell hates MVP chants at the FT line