The flirting on the Scrabble app has got to go.

---

View Entire Post ›

The White House’s plan for states to reopen their economies sidesteps the desperate need for greater testing, public health experts say.

---

View Entire Post ›

During our lifetimes, the US has always felt like it was in crisis. I talked with nine young millennials and Gen Z’ers about what the coronavirus pandemic means for their futures.

---

View Entire Post ›

Hugh Jackman recently revealed the inception of his faux “feud” with Ryan Reynolds, and now, they’ve pulled the figurative rug out from underneath us by declaring the whole thing moot. At least, Reynolds and Jackman have declared a temporary “cease fire,” which I never saw coming because these two enjoy ribbing each other so much. If anything can mute the memory of 2009’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine fashioning Deadpool as a Merc With No Mouth, it’s their wonderful continued barbs, but I guess we can give up some nice things. And this ceasefire is for a good cause.

Reynolds shared the news on Twitter with a jointly (yet separately) filmed video that confirmed, yes, “our feud” is on hold, so that the pair can channel energy toward the #ALLinCHALLENGE for pandemic relief to feed frontline workers, elderly, and children. The pair will come together and run a lemonade stand for one randomly chosen bidder, and they also asked Drew Brees, Mariska Hargitay, and Peter Hermann to commit to this cause as well. If there’s really a lemonade stand, I want Mariska in on it also. And I want her to challenge Chris Meloni, and then someone should get Ice-T in on this thing.

Before we get too carried away with dream challenges, here’s the video proof in case Reynolds and Jackman forget to get along.

The #ALLinCHALLENGE has drawn quite a few celebrity supporters, including Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro, who are offering an honest-to-god walk-on cameo for Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of David Grann’s Killers of the Flower Moon. Is that more or less enticing than a lemonade stand run by Deadpool and Wolverine? If costumes are involved, that’s a no-brainer.

Last week, Drake’s TikTok hit “Toosie Slide” debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart, relegating the then-former No. 1 track, The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights,” down to No. 2. However, that didn’t spell the end of The Weeknd’s time at No. 1: On the new Hot 100 chart dated April 25, “Blinding Lights” has reclaimed the top spot, forcing “Toosie Slide” down to No. 2.

This is the third week at No. 1 for The Weeknd’s single. The return to No. 1 follows The Weeknd releasing a new remix for the song, which was crafted by Major Lazer.

It’s all good news for The Weeknd right now: This announcement comes shortly after it was revealed that After Hours sits atop the Billboard 200 chart for a fourth consecutive week. Coincidentally enough, the last album to spend at least four straight weeks at No. 1 was Drake’s Scorpion, which spent its first five weeks on top in 2018.

Although “Toosie Slide” is no longer king of the Hot 100, Drake still has plenty of reason to celebrate: “Toosie Slide” is apparently making TikTok history, as it reportedly became the fastest song to reach a billion hits, doing so in just two days.

After Hours is out now via Republic Records. Get it here.

Today is 4/20 and if you aren’t already lighting up a bowl of high-THC cannabis we sincerely feel bad for you. Getting weed is going to be a hassle today, as dispensaries battle against the demands of a population of smokers who are largely stuck at home. If you haven’t already scooped your supply, you’ll likely have to wait somewhere between two and three hours for a delivery. The good news is that you’ll be able to get it on the cheap. Like really cheap.

We reached out to Weedmaps and did some of our own digging to uncover the best cannabis deals nationwide in legal markets where cannabis is sold. Along the way, we found that just about every cannabis dispensary is offering some type of special 4/20 deal — so check with your favorite local dispensaries to see what they’re offering.

Here are the best 4/20 deals to help you re-up your supply on the cheap.

California Patients Club — Customers can pick up 12 grams for just $60. That’s crazy affordable.

Caliva — Select Saliva-branded eighths will be discounted by 17% or sold in four-jar batches for $25 each. Bad Apple brand eighths will also be discounted by 25% off, or sold in four-jar packs for $30 each.

The Colfax Pot Shop — Denver’s Colfax Pot Shop is offering three pre-rolls for $15 all day.

Evolv Cannabis — Evolv consumers can pick up edibles for 20% off all day long. Don’t feel your lungs with smoke this 4/20, fill your belly with snacks that get you high! That’s killing two birds with one weed brownie.

Five & Dime — Grams at Five & Dime will be going for $5 while eighths will sell for $15.

Ganjarunner — Save $100 dollars when you buy eight 3.5 gram flower jars from Aster Farms.

Grassdoor — Receive 30% off of concentrate selections from the top Vape brands.

Herbiculture — Herbiculture is offering 20% off on all CBD.

Leafly — Leafly is offering $20 off on Vessel-branded vaporizer kits.

Oasis Cannabis Superstore — All products are discounted by 15% for the entire month of April.

Mana Supply — Maryland residents can enjoy 20% off storewide at Mana Supply.

MedMen — MedMen will have live batter and resin from Papa + Barkley, infused blunts from CaliGreenGold, and half gram cartridges of some of the dispensaries choice selects from DomPen. In addition, select products from concentrates to smoking devices will be offered at a 30% discount.

MediThrive Delivery — Eighths of weed will be going for $15 all day long. That’s less than $5 a gram.

Planet 13 — For the duration of 4/20, eighths of Gold Tier flower and grams of concentrate will be sold for $25.

Re-up — For $99 pick up Re-up’s special 4/20 bundle — consisting of concentrate, flower, and a vape pen.

RiverRock Cannabis — Receive 25% off on all packaged goods or any 1/4 ounce flower for just $42.

The Artist Tree — Customers will receive 30% off on all delivery and pickup orders throughout the day. Stay home, let the weed come to you.

Verilife — Verilife is offering 15% off on select eights, 15% off ALL Rythm vape cartridges and 15% off on Off Curio medicated chews.

Wolfpac Cannabis — Premium boutique ounces at Wolfpac are retailing for just $160. All 710 Labs branded weed will also receive 20% off.

It’s been a while since the world of professional wrestling has had any good news related to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. But all that stops today, dear reader, thanks to none other than a WWE Hall Of Famer and Hollywood star. (No, not that one.)

Behold, six-time world champion Dave Bautista has partnered up with Smirnoff to encourage all of us to sit on our butts, pants-free, and shimmy in place for the greater benefit of humanity. Now that’s a Tik Tok challenge I can get behind! (Also, what is Tik Tok? Is that medication for my dog?)

Bautista is part of Smirnoff’s larger ad campaign, which was originally slated to launch this summer in support of Smirnoff’s Red, White & Berry hard seltzer drink, alongside Orange Is The New Black stars Laverne Cox and Diane Guerrero, plus US Women’s Soccer Team captain and all-around badass Megan Rapinoe. But, as Cox explains in this longer commercial, that plan changed in response to the global pandemic. Watch the one-minute clip below, featuring Bautista holding a puppy while sitting in a tiny monster truck and wearing heart-shaped sunglasses, and let those endorphins loose in your brain:

There’s not really much else to say besides all hail our lord and savior Big Dave. Also: Stay home, everybody.

As the coronavirus pandemic forces businesses to close and many find themselves out of work, musicians across the globe have stepped up to offer support any way they can. Lady Gaga recently raised over 100 million dollars with the Together At Home livestream concert that featured Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and Billie Eilish. Now, the organization The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative is tapping popular musicians to perform for a charity concert that benefits the LGBTQ community.

The Stonewall Gives Back concert aims to help vulnerable populations that once sought security at now-shuttered LGBTQ-friendly bars and restaurants. Featuring performances by LGBTQ musicians and allies, the livestream will see sets by Troye Sivan, Cyndi Lauper, Kim Petras, Allie X, Muna, Kristin Chenoweth, and many more.

In a statement, the show’s producer Erich Bergen said they are responding to the virus by bringing people together through music. “I think this pandemic has made it even more clear just how vulnerable some of our communities actually are,” Bergen said. “We are coming together to respond to this crisis in a collaborative way, through music, which is the great unifier.”

CEO of The Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative Stacy Lentz detailed the livestream’s goal in a statement: “In general, LGBTQ bars and nightlife have been decimated due to the mass closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are the original safe spaces for our community, which often makes us feel less alienated and alone. They are a true refuge where we can be ourselves. This industry is now gone and employees of those bars, venues and event spaces are struggling. They rely on tips and gig work and are no longer able to make ends meet. We need this moment to come together as one and help those who keep the LBGTQ nightlife industry thriving.”

The Stonewall Gives Back concert is streaming live on 4/23 at 8 p.m. EST on World of Wonder’s YouTube channel WOWPresents. Watch it here.

Some of the artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

It’s still unclear when “non-essential” travel will be something we can all enjoy again. Even when discretionary travel is cleared, the freedom to just travel anywhere will be based on circumstances that may very well be out of our control for the foreseeable future. Even when things do open up (and assuming the economy bounces back), travel will probably be focused on local experiences, natural adventures, and supporting troubled communities.

One cruise line is already shifting its focus to do just that — right in America’s Heartland. Viking River Cruises just opened up bookings for a small-vessel cruise along almost the entire length of the Mississippi River, from St. Paul, Minnesota all the way to the Big Easy. There are also shorter cruises that cover Memphis to New Orleans and other stretches of Twain’s beloved river. Prices range from $3,699 for eight days to $9,599 for a 15-day cruise.

The catch? These are for sailings in September and October of 2022. That’s 29 months from now. It seems fair to hope that the travel world will be functioning in some way by then, right? Right?

The small format of the cruises offers a chance to avoid the over-crowding of ships with thousands of people, which is one advantage. Another advantage is that cruises like this hit several small communities along the Mississippi River through seven U.S. states — destinations that will need your travel dollars post-COVID. The last advantage to a roll-out like this is the fact that Viking is offering a “risk-free guarantee.” You’ll be able to change your booking for no extra charge up to 24-hours from your departure date. You’ll then be able to rebook a sailing up to 24 months later — that means you can push this booking to 2024, theoretically.

With more and more people feeling wary about mega-cruises, river cruises are being called out as a way for the troubled industry to get back on its feet. John DiScala, aka Johnny Jet, noted in a recent UPROXX article on the state of the cruising industry that “as someone who likes cruising, I would definitely go on a river cruise before I’d go on an ocean cruise.” And we’ve championed small river cruises in the past throughout Europe for their adaptability and access to local economies. Millennial-focused European river cruise outfit U River Cruises is currently offering 30 percent off of all of their sailing, plus risk-free cancelations and rebookings.

If you’re itching for a glimmer of hope in your travel life, one of these trips might just be it. We still, however, always recommend proceeding with the utmost caution.

The first two hour-long episodes of The Last Dance premiered on Sunday night to great fanfare, and the consensus as the clock struck 11 p.m. ET and the second episode ended was that the people, from fans to current NBA stars, demanded more.

Unfortunately, we will have to wait until next Sunday to watch the third and fourth episodes of the Chicago Bulls documentary that we now know is far more than just about the 1997-98 season. The episode traces the history of the major players, namely Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen, and how they and the Bulls got to the point where they were going for their sixth title in eight years — and the world knew that would be their last year together.

So far we’ve seen a young Jordan rise through the college ranks to being Rookie of the Year and dropping 63 on the vaunted Celtics in the 1986 Playoffs, which means the next step in the journey for Michael and the Bulls is facing off with the Bad Boys era Detroit Pistons. That is indeed the focal point of episodes 3 and 4 — along with whatever they can tie it into with the 97-98 team (one would assume this features Dennis Rodman rather heavily for the first time) — as ESPN teased in their 30-second spot for next week’s showing.

The Jordan Rules and the Bulls-Pistons battles are well known, but it’ll be highly entertaining to hear from the participants themselves, most notably Michael on how he had to adapt to what the Pistons did to him physically. If there wasn’t already tremendous excitement coming out of Sunday night, knowing that next week picks up the best rivalry Jordan ever had in terms of a team pushing him and beating him will only further the anticipation.