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Rick Rolling Is Back With Ridiculous Remixes Thanks To The New DJ Game ‘Fuser’

On Tuesday, the biggest news in gaming was the release of the Xbox Series X and Series S to the masses, but not too far behind that in some circles was excitement for Harmonix new DJ video game, Fuser, which launched on Tuesday as well for all major consoles and PC.

The game features over 100 tracks — with an additional list of songs on the VIP edition — you can mix together and layer vocals and instrumentals to create your own DJ set. For some people, this will result in some really excellent and very cool mixes that actually sound good. For others, this is an opportunity to mash up songs that make absolutely no sense together but are very, very funny.

The magic of Fuser is the ability to have fun with these tracks and make ridiculous remixes. One particular track on the set list that’s available to everyone is Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up,” which means, yes, Rick Rolling is back and this time comes with a new beat.

He wasn’t alone in recognizing the power of Fuser to make truly absurd mixes featuring “Never Gonna Give You Up,” and you can expect plenty of these videos (and others) to find their way to your social media timelines in the coming days and weeks.

I think the funniest part of all of this is seeing awful Rick Astley and Smashmouth mixes has, arguably, made the game much more enticing to some people — including me — who now recognize the sheer power of this game and the ability to do some remarkably ridiculous stuff with it.

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Jason Momoa Loves The Color Pink, And He Doesn’t ‘Give A Sh*t What Anyone Thinks’

When it comes to the being one of Hollywood’s most hunkiest, muscle-bound badasses, Jason Momoa easily sits near the top of the list thanks to his hulking presence in Game of Thrones and Aquaman. So, it was quite a surprise when Momoa greeted InStyle writer Christopher Bagley while decked out in pink French linen pants and wearing pink scrunchies in his hair and on his wrist. When asked about the interesting fashion choice, Momoa didn’t mince words.

“Pink is just a beautiful color,” Momoa said. “And I’m pretty secure in my masculinity. I don’t really give a shit what anyone thinks.”

Anyone want to argue with that? Didn’t think so. But it’s exactly that kind of energy that Momoa brought to the lengthy interview where the actor effortlessly swings from performative machismo to revealing his recent therapeutic journey to explore “male vulnerability.” Via InStyle:

“I’m amping myself up all day long, and then my nervous system doesn’t know that I’m not lopping people’s heads off,” he says. “For me to relax and sit still is next to impossible.” On a deeper level, Momoa is exploring what it meant for him to grow up without a father at home and how that affects his relationship with his 12-year-old son, Wolf. “I didn’t know what it takes to be a dad,” he says. “And I don’t want to just tell my son, ‘Because I said so.’ I really want to connect, and I want him to be vulnerable and open.”

This isn’t the first time that Momoa has shown a vulnerable side. While promoting his upcoming role in Dune, he opened up about how filming the movie was an eye-opening experience that set a standard for the rest of his career. “I don’t ever want to go back to not being treated that [way],” Momoa told Variety. “I felt beautiful in this film. It’s a very hard thing to say, but I felt very beautiful.”

(Via InStyle)

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Halsey Reveals Which Major Pop Stars She’d Love To Collaborate With Next

Halsey has worked with many big names in music over the past year. The singer has collaborated with musicians like BTS, Juice WRLD, and even Alanis Morissette. But there are still a few artists that the singer dreams of joining in the studio.

Halsey recently sat down for a profile in Vogue to speak about her record Manic as well as her poetry book I Would Leave Me If I Could, which was released Tuesday. During the conversation, Halsey revealed that there are two popular artists that she really hopes to collaborate with in the future:

“I really want to work with Grimes, because I love her, and I have always loved her. I’m also everyone’s biggest fan. I’m such a fangirl. I want to work with Harry Styles. I loved his last record. I’m so proud of him just as a fan and as a peer. He’s a real one. I think we could make something really cool together.”

Elsewhere in the interview, the singer offered an explanation as to why she chose to release the poetry collection this month. “Honestly, there’s two reasons,” she said. “The first is because I had it. The second reason is because I reached a point in my career where I don’t want there to be any sort of debate on whether or not I write. A lot of people just generally assume I don’t write my own music, even though I’ve said till I’m blue in the face that I do. Also, there’s stuff you can say in a book that you can’t say in an album. When I sing, the writing is tainted by whatever I look like at that time, whoever people think I’m dating at that time, and whatever they’ve read about me in the press most recently. They build a composite of who they think I am, and then that’s how they interpret the work. But a book is faceless.”

Halsey’s poetry book I Would Leave Me If I Could is out now. Get it here.

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An NBC News Correspondent’s Hot-Mic Expletives Are An Accurate Review Of 2020

We are 315 days into 2020 (only 51 days to go!), and I don’t know about you, but this feels like the longest 315 days of my life. It’s enough to make a person want to scream, or maybe mutter curse words on live television. To each their own.

On Tuesday morning, NBC News correspondent Ken Dilanian appeared on MSNBC to discuss Donald Trump and company’s refusal to work on the presidential transition with Joe Biden’s team. “What you have learned, sir?” anchor Craig Melvin asked him. But Dilanian didn’t hear the question. He also didn’t know that he was on the air, because he could be heard whispering to himself, “Oh, sh*t. F*ck.” The camera then cut back to a stone-faced Melvin, who delivered a perfectly-timed, “…OK.” The technical issue was eventually resolved, with Dilanian explaining, “Hey, Craig. First, I want to sincerely apologize to viewers who may have heard me use profanity at the top of the last hit.”

He also discussed the incident on Twitter. “So sorry for the profanity I used on air last hour. I was experiencing some technical difficulties and mistakenly hung up on the control room, though my mic still was on. Perils of playing producer, cameraman, and tech support all at the same time from home. #2020,” he tweeted, adding an upside-down face emoji. There is nothing to apologize for. You summed up the year perfectly.

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Post Malone Has No Songs On The Hot 100 Chart For The First Time In Years

More than most other artists today, Post Malone is a name that comes to mind when you think about chart longevity. Over the past few years, he has had a number of songs that have popped up at or near the Billboard Hot 100 chart and stayed in the general area for weeks and weeks. Earlier this year, for instance, “Circles” set the record for the most time spent in the top 10 of the chart. Now, though, for the first time in a long time, he currently has no songs on the Hot 100 at all.

Chart Data points out that Malone does not have a song on the Hot 100 for the first time since January 2017. This comes after two of his songs had massive drop-offs: On last week’s chart (dated November 7), “Circles” sat at No. 18 and Ty Dolla Sign’s Malone-featuring cut “Spicy” debuted at No. 53. Neither song appears on the chart dated November 14.

Malone has released no singles as a lead artist this year, although he has appeared as a featured artist on some songs in 2020, including Big Sean’s “Wolves,” Justin Bieber’s “Forever,” and Ozzy Osbourne’s “It’s A Raid.”

Ty Dolla Sign is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

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Masego Goes Looking For A ‘Mystery Lady’ With Help From Don Toliver

TrapHouseJazz pioneer Masego has been working on his Studying Abroad EP for some time and this Friday, he’s ready to release the project in full after dropping the singles “Passport” and “Silver-Tongued Devil” with Shenseea. He’s got one last teaser to share, though, in the form of his bass-heavy new single “Mystery Lady” featuring Don Toliver.

According to the press release, “Studying Abroad is a concept experience that lyrically chronicles a relationship from sultry start to its explosive finish.” He’s also planning a live stream performing songs from the EP on Tuesday, November 17 at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET on his YouTube page. Studying Abroad is the first release from Masego since 2018’s Lady Lady, which became a favorite of critics and fans alike.

Meanwhile, the song gives Don Toliver another feature to add to his growing list of them in 2020. After foregoing an appearance on XXL’s 2020 Freshman Class cover — following in the footsteps of his Cactus Jack mentor Travis Scott — Toliver went on a tear, popping up on Nas’ “Replace Me” with Big Sean, Internet Money’s “Lemonade” with Gunna and Nav, on the “Lemonade” remix with Roddy Ricch, and on Rico Nasty’s “Don’t Like Me” with Gucci Mane.

Listen to “Mystery Lady” above.

Studying Abroad is due 11/13 on EQT Recordings / Capitol. Pre-save it here.

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Darth Maul Missed Out On Being The ‘Star Wars’ Sequel Trilogy Villain, According To George Lucas

From the moment the first trailer for The Force Awakens hit, the Star Wars sequel trilogy has been a non-stop lightning rod of controversy as fans battled over the creative choices made by the franchise while flying under the Disney banner. So this latest revelation about who George Lucas originally intended as the villain is sure to go over well.

In the new behind the scenes book, The Star Wars Archives: 1999-2005, author Paul Duncan takes a deep dive into the making of the prequel trilogy and Lucas’ creative process. Through his research, Duncan discovered that the Star Wars creator had plans for the sequel trilogy that were dramatically different from what Disney delivered and would have involved bringing back the fan-favorite character Darth Maul. Via Polygon:

We already know from various parts of that galaxy far, far away that being cut in half wasn’t enough to stop Darth Maul, but apparently the Sith fighter would have been the main heavy of Lucas’ sequel trilogy with the aid of mechanical legs. Joining him, in theory, was Sith Lord Darth Talon, from the Dark Horse comic book Star Wars: Legacy. Lucas says “Maul eventually becomes the godfather of crime in the universe because, as the Empire falls, he takes over,” and that Talon was the Vader of the trilogy.

If that last part sounds familiar, Maul was revealed to have a similar role in the closing moments of Solo: A Star Wars Story, and he would’ve appeared in the sequel that was shelved after the film underperformed. But while Maul seems to be getting a raw deal when it comes to live-action Star Wars, he was featured prominently in The Clone Wars and Rebels animated series, which are both regarded by fans as some of the franchise’s best work. For proof, look no further than The Mandalorian, which is being shepherded by Clone Wars and Rebels creator Dave Filoni and is easily the hottest thing to happen to Star Wars in years.

(Via Polygon)

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Larry Fitzgerald Talks Cardinals And Giving Back To Military Families Even In A Season With Limited Fans

As much as Larry Fitzgerald is known for his longevity in the NFL and as one of the greatest wide receivers in league history, his reputation was equally built on his genuine care for the communities he’s part of. From Minnesota where he grew up to the University of Pittsburgh to Arizona where he’s played his entire career, Fitzgerald has ingratiated himself with fans in a real way.

That hasn’t changed during an NFL season in which stadium seats are sparsely filled and fan connection is harder to come by. Fitzgerald will join former ESPN personality Trey Wingo in a “Salute To Service” virtual panel on Tuesday evening in partnership with USAA, the financial services company dedicated to military members and their families. USAA customers will participate in an exclusive Q&A with Fitzgerald in the second of five such events throughout the NFL season. Participants can sign up and ask questions on the company’s website.

Fitzgerald spoke with Uproxx about the event, his commitment to servicemen and women this NFL season, and the Arizona Cardinals’ season so far.

The first thing I wanted to know is what it’s been like trying to connect with fans digitally this year as athletes and leagues have had to adapt to a new reality?

First off I want to thank USAA for giving me the platform in the first place to be able to connect with some of our service men and women, and it’s a pleasure to be able to work with such a wonderful organization that takes advantage of the opportunity (to connect with fans). This has been such an unbelievable year in terms of changes and differences, and being able to do things virtually, it’s been a little bit easier.

This would (normally) require me to drive out to Luke Air Force Base, you would have to organize a big auditorium to be able to fit everyone all in one place, and now if you have Wi-Fi, you’ll be able to connect and get people together. It brings people together from longer distances, it’s pretty easy to organize, so I think it’s a great workaround. Obviously, I would love to be in there shaking hands and taking pictures with the young people and really look them in the eye and tell them thank you. That would be more meaningful to me, but unfortunately we just don’t have that ability, so this is the next best thing, and USAA’s doing a great job bringing everybody together, so I’m really looking forward to the Salute to Service virtual lounge.

What excites you most about the work USAA does and the opportunity to give back your time and energy to these folks who have served in uniform and care so much about the NFL?

For as much as the armed forces do for us as a country, it’s great that USAA has been able to do something for them as well. Whether it’s insurance or banking or so many different platforms, they’re able to support military families around the world and they do a wonderful job. I’m really honored to be able to work with such a wonderful organization to put this together.

I’m excited to be able to share some of my stories, hear some of theirs, and it’s going to be a great time.

We’re talking after a Cardinals loss I realize, but you guys are off to a good start as a team at 5-3, your offense is clicking pretty well. What would you say has been the biggest difference between this year’s team and last year’s team?

We’re more mature. We have a year under our belt in this system, and that has given guys a lot of confidence. Our quarterback (Kyler Murray) is continuing to get better, he’s one of the most dynamic players in the league, and whenever you have somebody at that position who can do what he does, it’s going to give you a higher chance to be able to win and be competitive every game. It’s been fun to be able to go through the season. Defensively, we’ve really improved, so it’s been going in the right direction and hopefully we can continue to do that.

I know you probably get asked about this often but I’ll indulge you again if you don’t mind. Just give me a sense of how special it has been to work alongside such a talented receiver like De’Andre Hopkins. Have there been any surprises about having a guy like that in your building this year, anything that he’s done that impressed you or surprised you now that you’ve been around him a few months?

When you get a chance to watch somebody great, even from your perspective as a journalist, you can read somebody’s columns or listen to somebody’s radio show, but when you get a chance to sit down and really watch it live in-person, you have a greater appreciation for the skill set.

Most of the time when you’re watching a guy, you see him on the highlights, the touchdowns, the long plays, but to be able to see him do it consistently, day-in and day-out in practice and how competitive he is, how great of a teammate he is and all these things on a daily basis, it gives you a greater appreciation for why he is who he is and makes you thankful he can be a teammate of yours and that you get a chance to learn from him.

Again, I always hate to talk to guys after tough losses, but you’ve seen all sorts of different seasons play out, so where’s your head at as you think about the rest of this year? What should Cardinals fans and NFL fans expect from this team going forward?

Guys are going to compete, work hard every single day, improve. Wins and losses happen, it’s life, but we have to get prepared for a really good football team in Buffalo next week. That’s where my mindset is. Make sure we clean up the mistakes that we made against the Dolphins and that we don’t make those same mistakes (this week).

You have to be able to let the losses go, let the wins go, and always be looking forward to the next opportunity.

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Excellent Fall Beers We’ll Bet You Haven’t Heard About Yet

It might seem like the summer — with its lazy afternoons and beverage-demanding heat — is the perfect season for beer. But while it’s tough to beat a refreshing IPAs, pale ale, or wheat beer on a steamy summer day, we believe fall is the best time to throw down a few pints. The changing of the seasons means some days the weather is crisp and cold and other days it’s almost unseasonably warm. Plus there’s more beer in season, from piney IPAs to rich brown ales to deep, chocolaty stouts to crisp sour ales to malt-heavy Scotch ales.

Simply take a look out your window and pair your day with the right beer. Or, better yet — drink what you want, when you want.

To help you find fall beers that haven’t hit your radar yet, we listed eight of our favorites below. Seek them out and enjoy autumn filled with new brews and (hopefully) a few romps through the leaves.

Bearded Iris Fresh on Fresh

ABV: 7.5%

Tasting Notes:

If you haven’t had a few already, this beer will prove to you that fall is a great time for wet-hopped IPAs. These super fresh beers should be enjoyed immediately, as they don’t have much shelf life.

Bearded Iris Fresh on Fresh is filled with the aromas of citrus. From the first sip, you’ll be met with Citra, Simcoe, and fresh, piney Mosiac hops. It’s bright, full of energy, and heavy on the tangerine, grapefruit, and mango sweetness.

Bottom Line:

This beer is fresh, vibrant and should be enjoyed pretty much as soon as you buy it. Sit on a porch or patio before the weather turns any further and taste one last bit of summer in beer form.

North Coast Brother Thelonious

ABV: 9%

Tasting Notes:

Fall is prime time for Belgian-style abbey ales like North Coast Brother Thelonious. Named both for the style of beer as well as jazz legend Thelonious Monk, this beer is rich, malty, and filled with caramel sweetness perfectly suited for chilly fall nights.

Bottom Line:

Throw on some jazz and warm yourself from inside out with this pick — it’s the perfect fall beer.

Silver City Magnificent Bastard

ABV: 9.2%

Tasting Notes:

While not a beer you’ll find everywhere, you’d be remiss if you didn’t at least try to seek out a Scotch ale this fall. One of the best is from Silver City’s Magnificent Bastard. This complex brew is well-balanced with Nugget and Cascade hops as well as Munich, Caramel, Peated, NW Pale, and Black malts.

It’s subtly smoky and filled with sweet vanilla, toasted caramel, and subtly bitter hop notes.

Tasting Notes:

Save this one for a cool night. Pour yourself a pint and feel the whisky-like caramel flavors warm you through and through.

Three Floyds Broo Doo

ABV: 7%

Tasting Notes:

Another wet-hopped IPA, Three Floyds Broo Doo is truly a special fall experience. Before taking a sip, you’ll be struck with a mixture of floral, citrus, and candied fruit flavors.

This beer screams “fresh!” with hints of papaya, mango, and clementines.

Bottom Line:

This pick is perfect for the warmer fall nights but still stands up as the weather grows colder.

Jack’s Abby Shipping Out of Boston

ABV: 5.3%

Tasting Notes:

The name references two things. First the manufacturing history of Boston as well as being a play on the popular Dropkick Murphy’s anthem, “Shipping up to Boston.” The flavor is as rich as the city’s history. Made in the German-style, this amber lager is a great combination of resinous hops and sweet, caramel, and toffee malts.

Bottom Line:

It’s a great beer to pick up after you’re done drinking Jack’s Abby Copper Legend this fall.

Upland Paw Paw

ABV: 6.5%

Tasting Notes:

Proving that fall is the perfect time to branch out into different styles, Upland’s Paw Paw is a barrel-aged fruited sour ale that you’ll want to stock up on for the coming winter. This golden sour ale began as a sour blonde ale that was aged with pawpaw fruit — which tastes like a combination of mango and banana.

The beer itself is tangy, tart, and filled with tropical fruit flavors.

Bottom Line:

Sip it like a wine spritzer — making you dream of warm days in the future while being tart enough to always bring you back to the present.

Night Shift Darkling

ABV: 12.9%

Tasting Notes:

Technically this is a beer brewed for Halloween, but that shouldn’t stop you from enjoying it for the rest of fall. It’s subtly smoky and filled with hints of espresso, bitter dark chocolate, and a nice kick of creamy vanilla.

Bottom Line:

It’s high in alcohol, luxurious, and warming on a cold, fall night.

Troegs Hop Knife

ABV: 6.2%

Tasting Notes:

A reference to the act of harvesting hops, Hop Knife is a fall seasonal beer filled with both regular hops and dry hops. With the likes of Cascade, Chinook, El Dorado, Centennial, Citra, and Columbus hops, this fresh, crisp brew is filled with hints of orange, grapefruit, tangerine, and juicy pineapple.

Bottom Line:

It’s not your average heavy, malty fall beer and that makes it a perfect respite from the usual.

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Eric Trump’s Week-Late Tweet About Getting Out To Vote Is The Latest Campaign Blunder

The 2020 presidential election is over. Voting polls are closed, and while certain sitting politicians refuse to lose with grace and dignity, regular civilians can no longer cast ballots for them.

That may sound like a ridiculously obvious statement to anyone who’s been paying attention to the media circus this past week but when it comes to Trump’s inner circle, particularly his offspring, we’ve found it’s better to keep things simple. And scheduling tweets just seems a bit too complicated for Donald Trump’s second-oldest son, Eric. The poor guy really fudged up the dates on Hootsuite this week, tweeting out to his father’s followers in Minnesota an encouraging plea to get out and vote.

Of course, seven days after Trump lost the state to President-Elect Joe Biden, it’s impossible for even the most fanatic of Trump’s groupies to actually do that, but as funny as this social media gaffe is, we almost feel bad for calling Eric out on it. After all, this is the same dude who was satirized with a fidget spinner.

Twitter doesn’t share any concern for Eric Trump’s wounded pride because the masses are having plenty of fun raking him over the coals for his since-deleted botched rallying cry.

It looks like the president isn’t the only Trump who needs his social media passwords reset.