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Since the release of her multi-Platinum smash-hit single “You Broke Me First,” Tate McRae‘s career has been skyrocketing. Earlier this year, McRae teamed up with other big name artists like Khalid and Troye Sivan for various tracks. But with her latest single “Feel Like Sh*t,” McRae offers up an earnest solo tune about the ups and downs of a relationship.

The visual alongside “Feel Like Sh*t” plays up the emotion of the track. McRae, a trained dancer who had a stint on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance, works through a heart-tugging choreography that’s meant to mirror the pain of going through a turbulent breakup. “i wrote this song about a very personal experience and then michelle dawley and i brought it to life in this music video,” she said about the song. “i can’t explain how excited i am for you all to see this video and experience the ups and downs of a relationship in 3 minutes.”

Watch McRae’s “Feel Like Sh*t” video above and find her 2022 tour dates below.

03/08/22 — Vancouver/CA @ Vogue Theater
03/10/22 — Seattle Washington @ Showbox Market
03/11/22 — Portland/OR @ Wonder Ballroom
03/12/22 — San Francisco/CA @ The Fillmore
03/15/22 — Los Angeles/CA @ The Fonda Theater
03/17/22 — Santa Ana/CA @ The Conservatory OC
03/18/22 — Phoenix/AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
03/21/22 — Austin/TX @ Scoot Inn
03/22/22 — Houston/TX @ House of Blues/Houston
03/23/22 — Dallas/TX @ The HiFi Dallas
03/25/22 — Atlanta/GA @ Terminal West
03/27/22 — Washington/DC @ 9:30 Club
03/28/22 — Philadelphia/PA @ Theatre of the Living Arts
03/31/22 — New York/NY @ Irving Plaza
04/01/22 — Boston/MA @ Royale
04/03/22 — Montreal/QC @ Virgin Mobile Corona Theatre
04/04/22 — Toronto/CA @ Danforth Music Hall
04/05/22 — Detroit/MI @ Saint Andrew’s Hall
04/08/22 — Nashville/TN @ The Basement East
04/09/22 — Chicago/IL @ House of Blues – Chicago
04/11/22 — Minneapolis/MN @ First Avenue
04/14/22 — Englewood/CO @ Gothic Theater
04/16/22 — Salt Lake City/UT @ The Complex, Grand Room

Pete Davidson, 27, has earned the reputation as one of Hollywood’s most prolific ladies’ men for dating some of the most beautiful A-list women over the past three years. However, there are a lot of people out there who don’t understand the “Saturday Night Live” star’s appeal.

Davidson is tattooed from head to toe. He suffers from Crohn’s disease, has done multiple stints in rehab, describes himself as looking like a “crack baby” and only recently moved out of his mother’s basement on Staten Island.

But he’s also been one of the most popular cast members on “SNL” for the past seven years and co-wrote and starred in the critically acclaimed, “The King of Staten Island.”

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The future generations of sociologists and psychologists will write about how Pete Davidson was able to consistently date women way out of his league

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Pete Davidson pulling all these hot women just goes to show how far being funny will get you

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Here’s a brief rundown of Davidson’s romantic ties over the past few years.

Ariana Grande (2018)

Davidson and the pop megastar revealed they were in a relationship at the end of May 2018 and quickly got engaged. The pair called off their engagement and broke up in October 2018 after just five months together.

Kate Beckinsale (2019)

The two were caught kissing at a New York Rangers game in January 2019, but the pair broke up that April because Davidson had to go to rehab and Beckinsale was busy making movies.

Margaret Qualley (2019)

Davidson and the “Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood” star had a brief relationship at the end of 2019. Her mother, Andie McDowell, called their flirtation “nice.”

Kaia Gerber (2019-2020)

After Qualley, Davidson moved on to Cindy Crawford’s daughter, Kaia Gerber. Four months later, the couple broke up while Davidson was dealing with addiction and mental health issues.

Phoebe Dynevor (2020)

Davidson and the “Bridgerton” star saw each other for about six weeks, but things eventually soured because Dynevor was geographically undesirable.

Kim Kardashian (2021)

Davidson and Kardashian were spotted holding hands while riding a Halloween roller coaster together, leading some to believe they were romantically involved. However, Page Six sources say they’re “just friends.” The pair shared a kiss in an “Aladdin” sketch on SNL when Kardashian hosted in October.

In a Monday appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers,” model Emily Ratajkowski explained Davidson’s appeal and it’s pretty easy to understand.

“He’s a professional,” Ratajkowski said about Davidson. “First of all, you should know that about Pete.” She added, “Pete—he’s got the height. Obviously women find him very attractive.”

“I feel like only other men feel [that he isn’t attractive]. Guys are like, ‘Wow. What’s that guy got?’ And I’m like, I mean, he seems super charming,” she said. “He’s vulnerable. He’s lovely. His fingernail polish is awesome. He looks good!” Further, he has a “good relationship with his mom.” She concluded, “We love it. It’s hard to find them.”

Beckinsale recently affirmed a similar statement about Davidson by liking an Instagram post that read:

“I love how every time Pete Davidson starts dating another beautiful celebrity everyone’s like ‘wtf is happening how did he do this what is this mystery???’ and everybody refuses to entertain the possibility that he might have a nice personality.”

Evidently, Davidson is a really attentive boyfriend, too.

“My love language, when I’m in a relationship, is I treat the person I’m with like a princess,” he told Paper. “I try and go as above and beyond as possible,” he said, “because that’s what you’re supposed to do? If you’re in a relationship with someone, you’re just supposed to make that person feel as special as possible.”

The fact that women everywhere are in love with Davidson actually says something pretty awesome. It goes to show that even in the glamorous world of Hollywood there’s something irresistible about someone who’s funny, attentive, vulnerable, charming, down-to-earth and loves his mother.

Squid Game is not only the biggest show in Netflix history, it’s also more popular than Game of Thrones. At least on YouTube.

Squid has surpassed Thrones in number of views on YouTube, according to content analytics firm Vobile. The Korean series is up to 17 billion views, which includes official trailers and clips, as well as “fan recreations of iconic moments, real-world challenges inspired by the plot, and even narration of user-generated video games based on the property,” Variety reports. Thrones, meanwhile, is at 16.9 billion views.

Vobile estimates that the 17 billion views have come from 129,000 uploaded videos, including traditional longform YouTube clips and their TikTok competitor YouTube Shorts… This sits in comparison to Game of Thrones, which had a decade to amass its fan army as opposed to the roughly eight weeks Squid Game has been in play. Thrones has 16.9 billion views from 420,000 uploaded videos, and an estimated 233 million engagements.

If you type in “squid game” on YouTube, the most-popular video isn’t a trailer; it’s “Challenge the squid game sugar pie, can you challenge success? #funny#shorts” with 78 million views (I love #funny#shorts), followed by “Kermit in Squid Game.” The top result for Thrones is the official season 8 trailer with 69 million views. Meanwhile, if this was 2012, “Squid Game of Thrones” would have 122 million views on Funny or Die.

It was a simpler time.

(Via Variety)

This year’s Country Music Awards took place Wednesday evening, which saw the biggest names in country music taking the stage to perform their hits. But one name in particular was missing from the ceremony: Morgan Wallen. Though the mullet-sporting singer’s recent album Dangerous was up for Album Of The Year last night, he was banned from attending the event altogether after this year’s scandal that caught him using a racial slur on camera. Wallen ended up losing the award and he took to social media to react to the whole ordeal shortly thereafter.

Wallen’s Dangerous album was up for an Album Of The Year award alongside Carly Pearce’s 29, Chris Stapleton’s Starting Over, Brothers Osbourne’s Skeletons, and Eric Church’s Heart. Each of the artists nominated for the award performed their music at some point during the night, except, of course, for Wallen. Chris Stapleton ended up taking home the Album Of The Year award over Wallen, but the singer still had words of gratitude.

Wallen shared his reaction to the loss on Twitter, showing love to his fans and his faith. “I wake up every morning and thank the Lord for my blessings. Tomorrow morning will be no different. I love y’all,” he wrote.

Though many of Wallen’s fans continued to support the singer after the viral video of him using racist language, many of his cohorts in country music called out his actions. Singer Maren Morris disavowed his actions while Jason Isbell called his behavior “disgusting and horrifying.”

The last time we got a solo album from Jack White was 2018, with Boarding House Reach. Now, White has revealed he’s ending that drought in a big way next year: He’s releasing a new album, Fear Of The Dawn, on April 8, 2022. Then, a few months after that, on July 22, he’s dropping yet another new album, Entering Heaven Alive.

The news is accompanied by a new video for “Taking Me Back,” White’s rocking recent single that premiered last month in a trailer for Call Of Duty: Vanguard. As for the clip, it’s black and white with blue highlights, which really put the focus on White’s newly-colored hair. White co-directed the visual alongside Lauren Dunn.

Watch the “Taking Me Back” video above. Below, find the art and tracklist for Fear Of The Dawn and Entering Heaven Alive.

Fear Of The Dawn

1. “Taking Me Back”
2. “Fear Of The Dawn”
3. “The White Raven”
4. “Hi-De-Ho (with Q-Tip)”
5. “Eosophobia”
6. “Into The Twilight”
7. “Dusk”
8. “What’s The Trick?”
9. “That Was Then (This Is Now)”
10. “Eosophobia (Reprise)”
11. “Morning, Noon And Night”
12. “Shedding My Velvet

Entering Heaven Alive

1. “A Tip From You To Me”
2. “All Along The Way”
3. “Help Me Along”
4. “Love Is Selfish”
5. “I’ve Got You Surrounded (With My Love)”
6. “Queen Of The Bees”
7. “A Tree On Fire From Within”
8. “If I Die Tomorrow”
9. “Please God, Don’t Tell Anyone”
10. “A Madman From Manhattan”
11. “Taking Me Back (Gently)”

Fear Of The Dawn is out 4/8/2022 via Third Man Records. Pre-order it here.

Entering Heaven Alive is out 7/22/2022 via Third Man Records. Pre-order it here.

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 World According to Jeff Goldbum (Disney Plus)

The delightfully quirky Jeff Goldblum is here with more of his delightfully quirky show, in which he pursues delightfully intellectual questions while everyone keeps dropping “The Fly” jokes. After exploring the origins of ice cream (you must watch that episode), denim, recreational vehicles and more, he’s about to leap into your heart for another round of episodes, this time while exploring magic, fireworks, monsters, dogs, and dance. Watch it on Disney Plus.

10. (tie) 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.

9. Love Life: Season 2 (HBO Max)

Love Life ended up being the HBO Max original show to launch the service, and a new anthologized story is upon us with Anna Kendrick’s Darby passing the baton to a new unlucky-in-love protagonist, Marcus, who will be portrayed by William Jackson Harper (i.e., Jacked Chidi in The Good Place). Darby’s still in the show a little bit, but she got married, so this is all about Marcus finding himself launched from a long-term relationship and into the hell hole known as the dating world. Godspeed, Marcus. Watch it on HBO Max.

8. Yellowjackets (Showtime)

Are you in the mood for an intense survival epic and psychological horror story with plenty of coming-of-age touches? How about all of that with Juliette Lewis and Christina Ricci starring as the adult versions of two female athletes who were irretrievably shaken by their experiences after a plane crash in the wilderness? Sure, that sounds like a stressful description, but it’s also a hell of a watch. Not to mention another reason not to hop onto an airplane these days. Watch it on Showtime.

7. Dexter: New Blood (Showtime)

Dexter Morgan, who’s arguably TV’s most beloved serial killer of all time (sorry, Hannibal fans), is back, baby. The new season is a bloody good time for all and works hard to erase the sins of the lumberjack past. Ghosts of the past rear their heads, and it’s going to be a trip to see how Dexter can survive having to tend to something else beyond his inner war and that dumb hurricane. Dexter’s out of his element, and it’s so much fun to watch. Watch it on Showtime.

6. Curb Your Enthusiasm (HBO)

It’s a mitzvah in a world like this to turn the other cheek, bite the tongue, and generally disregard the impoliteness, ridiculousness, and stupidity of others. But wow, what a lift. Perhaps that’s why it’s so freeing to see Larry David and a cavalcade of stars and familiar faces push against the minutiae of polite culture with serial honesty. Who else could reject someone’s plea to pray for a sick relative without getting stabbed or mock the fakery of gazing deeply into someone’s eyes during a toast when all you want to do is freaking eat? Larry is no hero. He’s an asshole, but he’s our asshole and he’s back for another round of Curb. Watch it on HBO.

5. Mayor of Kingstown (Paramount Plus)

Before his new Disney+ series drops, Jeremy Renner is rolling out this gritty drama that tasks him with doing what he does best on screen: busting heads and playing an unlikable a**hole. We kid (sort of). Renner’s Mike McLusky heads up a family of power brokers who keep the crime-infested city of Kingstown in check, a family that includes Dianne West and Kyle Chandler. Their unique, fairly violent version of checks-and-balances is quickly coming to an end though as McLusky predicts new gangs and powerful figures are poised to throw the town into chaos and start a bloody war. Bad for Hawkeye, good for us. Watch it on Paramount Plus.

4. The Shrink Next Door (Apple TV+)

Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell reunite for this Apple TV+ tragicomedy based on a popular podcast, which itself is based on a true story about a hapless middle-aged businessman and the charismatic, conniving therapist who manipulates him for nearly 30 years. Ferrell plays the first of the duo, a man named Marty who can’t order a deli sandwich without shaking in his boots. He’s inherited a garment business from his dead parents and his brash sister (the always terrific Kathryn Hahn) demands he visit a therapist to get a handle on his self-confidence issues before they tank the family business. Enter Rudd, still charming as hell but with a sinister layer hiding underneath that practiced likability. As Marty’s shrink, Dr. Ike Herschkopf, Rudd channels the vibes of both a cult leader and a conman, draining Marty of his money, his happiness, and his will to live over their decades-long friendship. It’s easy to find the lighter moments in this bizarre tale, but both Rudd and Ferrell play against type to bring a pervading sense of melancholy to the whole thing. The moral of the story? Be careful who your shrink is. Watch it on Apple TV+.

3. Narcos (Netflix)

Narcos is back once again, with stories about real-life drug cartels and the DEA agents who are after them, many of whom have pretty tremendous mustaches, including, as pictured above, Scoot McNairy. The third season of the Mexico-based spinoff picks up where season two left off, with various cartels at war and a very young El Chapo starting to make a name for himself. It’s a good time. Violent and sad and intense in parts, but still, good. Watch it on Netflix.

2. Big Mouth (Netflix)

Big Mouth returns for a fifth season of hormone monsters, musical numbers, and talking pillows. Along with returning cast members Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Maya Rudolph, Jason Mantzoukas, Ayo Edebiri, Jordan Peele, and Richard Kind, season five also features new characters voiced by Pamela Adlon, Keke Palmer, Kumail Nanjiani, and Chloe Fineman. 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. 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+.

9. Home Sweet Home Alone (Disney Plus)

This is a surprisingly star-studded — Ellie Kemper! Rob Delaney! Kenan Thompson! — addition to the Home Alone franchise, written by SNL veterans Mikey Day and Streeter Seidell. The plot remains the same: A 10-year-old boy gets left behind when his parents head off to Tokyo and he has to defend his house from various bumbling criminals. The reviews so far are… not great, but it might be worth a go if you’re looking for a nostalgia blast to the face or something to watch with younger kids. Order yourself a large cheese pizza first. Watch it on Disney Plus.

8. Paranormal Activity: Next of Kin (Paramount+)

The spooky business all gets rebooted here, with the franchise focusing in on a collection of teens, one of whom is on a mission to discover what happened to her mother. Does she uncover a secret? Is the secret described in the preview materials as “a terriying truth”? Buddy, you know it is. We’ve all see enough of these movies to know that. But it doesn’t make them any less fun. Watch it on Paramount+.

7. The Electric Life of Louis Wain (Amazon Prime)

What we have here is Benedict Cumberbatch as an eccentric old-timey artist whose — and we’re just going to go ahead and quote Amazon’s summary because there’s no improving on this phrasing — “playful, psychedlic pictures transformed the public’s perceptions of cats forever.” Yeah. And Claire Foy is in there, too. It’s a whole thing. Watch it on Amazon Prime.

6. Army of Thieves (Netflix)

Netflix bet on dead with Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead, and that bet apparently paid off handsomely, which is a good thing because there’s already a prequel in the can. Matthias Schweighöfer returns to the franchise as Dieter, a then-bank teller who’s recruited by Nathalie Emmanuel (who promises “a life less ordinary”) to begin his heisting career. Of course, this prequel isn’t entirely devoid of zombies, but the focus is on those safes, which are cracking. Watch it on Netflix.

5. Finch (Apple TV+)

You like Turner and Hooch, right? Of course you do. Tom Hanks + a dog = good ’80s movie. OK, well, what if Turner and Hooch was set in the post-apocalyptic future… and instead of working as a cop, Tom Hanks is one of the last people on Earth and he travels the planet with his dog and a robot… and the movie was directed by the guy who did the awesome “Hardhome” and “Battle of the Bastards” episodes of Game of Thrones. It’s Finch time. Watch it on Apple TV+.

4. Passing (Netflix)

In the mood for a critically-acclaimed new drama? Good news: Passing is on Netflix. The film, shot in black-and-white and starring Tessa Thompson and Ruth Negga, is the directorial debut from Rebecca Hall. It tells the story of two women who live in New York, both of whom are Black but one of whom has lighter skin and passes as white, with twists and turns and tragedy unfolding throughout. It’s a heavier watch than some of the other options out there, but hey, you could use a little culture. Watch it on Netflix.

3. Dune (HBO Max)

At long last, Dune is here. Denis Villeneuve’s science-fiction epic starring everyone you like (including Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa) should probably be seen on the biggest screen possible. But it’ll still look darn good at home. Watch it on HBO Max.

2. The Harder They Fall (Netflix)

Jeymes Samuel’s slick, stylish Netflix Western is a “pick your fighter” lineup of gun-slinging, swag-dripping Black cowboys ready to dust off the history books and give us a more accurate, diverse representation of the Old West. Jonathan Majors is having a hell of a year and here, he imbues the deadly Nat Love with some impressive comedic beats that make it easy to root for the vengeance-minded outlaw – unless, of course, you’re swayed by the prospect of Regina King riding a horse and f*cking sh*t up in every scene. (Who wouldn’t be?) Idris Elba, LaKeith Stanfield, and Zazie Beetz round out the main cast members with the most things to do on screen and all of the shoot-outs and train robberies and saloon fights are timed perfectly to an eclectic mix of Reggae/Dancehall bangers produced by Samuel and collaborator Jay-Z. This ain’t your grandpa’s Western, and really, that’s kind of the point. Watch it on Netflix.

1. Red Notice (Netflix)

Red Notice may be making its Netflix debut (after an initial theatrical drop last week), but there’s still a cost for admission outside your subscription fee; a requirement that you unplug your brain a little and let the reliance (or overreliance) on cliches, exotic locales, and movie megastar charms wash over you. If you want to do that owing to a desire for Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Nic Cage Stealing The Declaration Of Independence nostalgias, cool. You’re going to going to get a lot out of Gal Gadot having just so much fun with a villainous turn as a master thief while Ryan Reynolds and The Rock bumble, banter, and double-cross through a sort of buddy-cop routine while globetrotting in pursuit of McGuffin-y antiquities. Just don’t look for much more. Watch it on Netflix.

Instead of eating too much stuffing (jk there’s no such thing as too much stuffing) and watching football, Mike Lindell will spend his Thanksgiving futilely attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Sounds… fun? “I cannot wait to drop this Supreme Court case the Tuesday at 9 a.m. before Thanksgiving and the whole world is going to be watching all this unfold over Thanksgiving,” he previously told Steve Bannon. “We’re going to do a marathon from Wednesday night of Thanksgiving all the way to Sunday.”

Can’t you do a Turkey Trot like the rest of us?

This week, Lindell shared a teaser of his Thanksgiving week broadcast, including an interview with Donald Trump wearing an ill-fitting tuxedo. “You go back to November 4 and we all lived this Twilight Zone… There’s an old saying, y’know, if a tree falls in the forest and no one heard it, did it really fall? Well, then the media tells us there is no forest,” the pillow lord said in the clip. “We were all living in this Twilight Zone and you were living there with us, but then you had all the betrayals and attacks on you that escalated to a whole another level.” He also regurgitated something Trump’s son Eric told him once, and said that he’s been “praying” for the ex-president to “have strength.”

Here it is:

I’m inspired to hit the streets and demand that Trump… get a better tuxedo. Otherwise, the teaser is not having its intended effect.

(Via Raw Story)

Following Tucker Carlson’s emergency back surgery (and leaked remarks on opioids), the Fox News host was back in propaganda mode on Wednesday night. To that end, GOP Rep. Mike Turner found himself explaining — to a highly influential far-right talking head — why Republicans in Congress (including Turner) have implored President Biden to line up military aid for Ukraine. This took place after Politico published satellite images that revealed Russian forces preparing to take action at the Russia-Ukraine border. And Tucker declared that he was “totally confused” about why the U.S. would want to help the Ukraine rather than stand with Russia. Oh boy.

“Why would we take Ukraine’s side and not Russia’s side?” Tucker asked in that way that he usually wants to sound rhetorical. “It’s a sincere question. If you’re looking at America’s perspective, why? …. Who’s got the energy reserves? Who’s the major player in world affairs? Who’s the potential counterbalance against China. I’m totally confused.”

To that, Turner opened up his metaphorical text book and let Tucker know that the U.S. stands for democracies, rather than authoritarian regimes that are trying to control democracies, via Mediaite:

“Maybe if you get out a map and you look to see where the Black Sea is and Romania, where we have our missile defense system, with Greece, and Turkey, the entrance to the Black Sea and then from there you look at what the conflicts have already been on Russia’s areas there. Ukraine is a democracy. Russia is an authoritarian regime that is seeking to impose its will upon a validly elected democracy in Ukraine and we’re on the side of democracy. That’s what people were chasing those planes Afghanistan and wouldn’t be chasing Russian ones.”

To that, Tucker did not sound convinced, but he sort-of agreed. “I guess I’m for democracy in other countries,” he skeptically responded. “I guess?”

From there, Tucker claimed, “I’m really for America.” He added, “I just think that our interest is in counterbalancing the actual threat, which is China. And the only other country with any throw weight that might help us do that is Russia. And our continuation of the Cold War has pushed Russia toward China, and that does not serve our interests in any way. Does it?”

Tucker’s really knee-deep in that Russian propaganda. With that said, let the record reflect that Marco Rubio, who might be the most anti-China lawmaker out there, has condemned Russia’s ongoing aggression with Ukraine. Maybe Rubio should pop in as a Tucker guest, too.

(Via Mediaite)

Finding a unique place to stay around Bardstown, Kentucky — the world’s bourbon capital — is weirdly hard to do. There are some chain hotels and a handful of Airbnbs and … that’s pretty much it. There’s a real dearth of options for anyone looking for a bespoke and one-of-a-kind experience in the heart of bourbon country. That’s why the brand-new The Samuels House (the family behind Maker’s Mark) just outside of Bardstown is such a needed addition to the local scene.

Before we get into the details of the property, let’s get into the history of the house a little bit. The house was built by the Samuels family in 1820. The Samuels were pivotal figures in the area. They hosted the surrender of the James Gang guerillas after the Civil War at the house, for instance. The house was the home to generations of the family while also being a meeting place for the Beams and Van Winkle clans who were also making bourbon in the area back in the day. In short, this is real, living Kentucky and bourbon history under one roof.

Add in that it’s in horse country (the property is a small two-acre horse farm), and you have something that oozes everything you want from a Kentucky trip. The house today — which opened in September of 2021 — is also an altar to one of the most important women in bourbon history but let’s get into that while we list why this place is so dope.

WHY IT’S AWESOME:

It’s hard to find anything that even comes close to this experience in Kentucky. The Samuels House is a bit of a time machine on its own. When you walk into the dining room (off the kitchen), you’re greeted with a mural that was painted in the late 1800s by a member of the family that maps out what the area around Bardstown was like around the Civil War. You could spend 30 minutes just taking in this old piece of folk art before even getting drawn into the rest of the history on display in the house.

A true highlight is the centerpiece of the family room. Above the mantle, a portrait of Marjorie “Margie” Samuels draws you in. Margie was one of the most important figures in Kentucky bourbon in the 20th century and was instrumental in creating Maker’s Mark as we know it today. She came up with the name, designed the label, and even implemented the iconic red wax dip. Below her portrait, you’ll see the original deep fryer she used to melt the wax for bottle dipping. The house really is a celebration of Samuels’ family history in Kentucky and bourbon, but it’s Margie who’s the star of the show as one of the greatest women in the industry.

All of this is before you even get into the property, rooms, and rest of the experience. We’re really only scratching the surface here. There’s a deep history to the James brothers/gang, horse racing, and an awesome collection of Maker’s bottles that we could go on and on about. Instead, we think you should go and experience all of this yourself. If you have the extra cash, you can get Bill Samuels, Jr., one of bourbon’s true icons, to come over and give you a private talk about all of this for an extra $750.

IN-HOUSE FOOD + DRINK:

The kitchen is fitted out with the best of the best appliances and kitchenware. Generally, this is more of an Airbnb situation where you can cater your own food. If that’s not your jam, the house offers an in-house chef who’ll prepare a three-course dinner paired with three bourbon cocktails for $150 to $225/person depending on how many people you’re with and the time of the week.

The food is locally sourced, leans into farm-style cooking, and, of course, comes with classic Maker’s Manhattans and old fashioneds that are crafted with style.

When it comes to drinks, the house has a bar that’s stocked with some seriously good booze, a high-end ice maker, and hand-blown glassware for your cocktail needs.

AMENITIES:

• Parlor room with custom-crafted bar and 50+ historic bottles of family-produced whisky on display.
• Stocked chef’s kitchen with gas range, fridge with premium whisky icemaker.
• Numerous Samuels family artifacts and pieces of bourbon history on display for the first time.
• Dining room with custom-designed dinnerware and glassware, adorned with the 200-year-old original mural.
• Covered porch with outdoor dining area.
• Basement media room and game lounge.
• Stone patio featuring a gas grill and fire pit.
• Whole-home WiFi.
• Nearly 3500 sq ft of space (main level, upper level, and basement).
• Set on 2-acres of mature oak trees surrounded by horse pasture.
• Ensuite bathrooms.
• 100 percent Turkish cotton towels.
• Aveda bath products.
• Iron/Ironing board.
• Hairdryer.
• Smart TVs with cable access and streaming capabilities.

ROOM TYPES:

There are three bedrooms. Two bedrooms come with king beds, a fireplace, and old-school wardrobes. Another bedroom has a queen bed with its own bathroom as well. You can also get two single beds, meaning a crew of eight can stay in the house.

THE BEST THING TO DO WITHIN A 15 MINUTE WALK:

Since you’re smack-dab in the middle of farm country, your best bet is to walk the property. You’ll be around horses, donkeys, and mules that roam the two-plus acres. Truly, it’s postcard picturesque Kentucky horse country.

If you’re hankering for a little pizza, you can walk to Hometown Pizza. It’s about a mile away. Other than that, it’s all farms, folks.

THE BEST THING TO DO/EAT/DRINK WITHIN A $10 CAB RIDE:

Bardstown — the bourbon capital of the world — is a ten-minute cab/drive away. If you arrive earlier in the day, the whole town smells like fermenting grains. It’s a sweet and warming smell that really endears you to the town immediately.

Beyond the smell of the air, there are tons of food, bars, shopping, and liquor stores. It’s a bit of a right of passage to grab lunch at Mammy’s Kitchen (get the fried pickles, fried green tomatoes, and any of their awesome dinner plates). After you fill up on all that Southern hospitality at Mammy’s, head across to the street to the Old Talbott Tavern, which is the oldest watering hole in the state. There’s a gift shop in the foyer with a dive bar to the right. You’ll see buses of bourbon tourists drop in for a drink, but you’ll also have access to an incredible bourbon list with accessible prices. The bartenders also make a killer Manhattan with any bourbon you want. It’s a kitschy fun good time.

BED GAME:

8/10 — The beds are Tempur-Pedic and solid enough to give you a good night’s sleep. The linens are premium Comphy sheets made from a quilted microfiber twill. They’re top quality but not mind-blowing.

SEXINESS RATING:

7/10 — It really depends on your vibe. There’s a very “museum” aspect to this property. That being said, if you want to chill on a small horse farm in bourbon country with a James gang revolver on the wall, this is 100 percent going to be sexy to you.

INSTAGRAMABILITY:

9/10 — The area is like a bloody postcard with horses munching on the green grass next to those iconic horse fences with an 1800s brick house as your backdrop. Add in that you’ll see antique bottles of bourbon that certain corners of IG will salivate over and you have a very IG-friendly spot.

BEST SEASON TO VISIT:

It’s always time to drink bourbon and dig into its history. That being said, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival in Bardstown is every September and the primmest of times to stay at this house.

IF I HAD TO COMPLAIN ABOUT ONE THING:

It’s really remote and not walkable or reachable without a car. You need a car to get around Kentucky’s bourbon country anyway, but once you’re at this house, you’re there to stay.

BOOK HERE:

$1,000 to $1,500 per night based on double occupancy and season.

Click here to see the availability calendar for the next six months.

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We’d like to acknowledge and honor the original peoples of this land, the Ni-u-kon-ska (Osage), ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), Adena, and Hopewell nations.