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Chelley Bissainthe And Alex Warren Bond Over The Music They Love In ‘Love, Songs’
Love, Songs explores how people experience love, memory, and identity through music — using conversation as a lens to reveal what people feel, what they choose, and what their stories say about them. In the pilot episode, which you can watch above, Bissainthe and Warren discuss the importance of music videos, wedding songs, and Warren’s wife Kouvr’s favorite love song that he’s written.
Becky G Shares How Embracing Failure Fueled Her Success For ‘Visionaries Moments’
Growing up, Becky G felt caught between two cultures. The global superstar — who just released a new album, Baraja Bendita — was born in California to American parents of Mexican descent, or as she put it in the latest episode of the UPROXX series Visionaries Moments, she felt that she had to be “more Mexican than Mexicans and more American than Americans.” However, Becky G was eventually to conquer that fear.
The Game Has To Pick Between Hip-Hop Legends On ‘Sound Check’
One of the greatest and most successful emcees out there today, The Game just released his new album, The Documentary III. This made it perfect timing for him to guest on UPROXX‘s Sound Check, the series hosted by Jeremy Hecht where music meets tough decisions. Here’s the idea: The Game picks between a pair of songs from huge artists with the ultimate goal of Hecht guessing his lifetime anthem. This episode’s impossible choices include Snoh Aalegra vs. Clipse, De La Soul vs.
Lucky Daye Takes “Nowhere Fast” To Another Level For Uproxx Visionaries
Lucky Daye‘s success isn’t luck — the R&B singer is a generational talent, a two-time Grammy winner and hit-maker who recently made his Warner Records debut with “Nowhere Fast.” The sensual single, with its sleek grooves and understated confidence, makes for a perfect fit for Visionaries, Uproxx’s first-of-its-kind, one-take performance show on a state-of-the-art XR stage.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Is The Music Festival We Need
Daisy Chain Fields was a success even before gates opened. Olivia Rodrigo’s one-day, women-led lineup music festival, held this past sweltering Saturday in Irvine, California, raised $10 million for 10 non-profit organizations that advocate for women and girls. That number was doubled to $20 million by Melinda French Gates during a surprise appearance at the festival.
Ari Lennox Brings “Horoscope” To Life In A Stunning Performance For Uproxx Visionaries
Since releasing her debut album in 2019, Ari Lennox has become one of the biggest names in R&B. She has millions of monthly listeners on streaming, released Billboard-charting hits, and been nominated for a Grammy. Lennox released her latest album, Vacancy, to standout reviews earlier this year, and as soon as we heard it, we knew we needed to invite her to perform on Visionaries, Uproxx’s first-of-its-kind performance show on a state-of-the-art XR stage.
Becky G Sits Down With Will.I.Am For UPROXX’s ‘Visionaries’
1/1 Skip Ad Continue watchingafter the ad Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE Becky G is a global superstar. She’s sold millions of albums, her songs have been streamed tens of billions of times, and she’s collaborated with other A-listers like Bad Bunny, Peso Pluma, and Burna Boy. Ahead of the release of her fire new album Baraja Bendita, Becky G sat down with UPROXX Chief Visionary Officer will.i.am for the latest episode of Visionaries.
will.i.am. Explains How MC Hammer Got Him Into Tech For ‘Visionaries Moments’
In the latest episode of Uproxx‘s series Visionaires Moments, will.i.am gives his flowers to the man known across the globe as simply Hammer. “He gave us the path to cartoons, movies, MTV Music Awards, Grammys,” will.i.am said about the “U Can’t Touch This” and “2 Legit 2 Quit” rapper. “He’s the first freaking hip-hop global Michael Jackson phenomenon.
The Best Birthday Freebies From America’s Top Fast-Food and Fast-Casual Chains Original
I love a birthday freebie, and I also love chain restaurants. So, this is my kind of assignment: For my birthday earlier this month, I visited 10 chain restaurants that offer free food to customers celebrating their special day in order to figure out which one offered the best deal. My only criteria was that the chain had to be within a reasonable walking distance of my apartment just north of New York City.
Alex Warren Chooses His Lifetime Anthem On ‘Sound Check’
1/1 Skip Ad Continue watchingafter the ad Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE There’s nothing ordinary about Alex Warren. His debut album, 2025’s You’ll Be Alright, Kid, featured “Ordinary,” one of the biggest songs of the decade with over two billion streams and counting. Now, Warren is back with a new album, Wildchild, out August 28 via Atlantic Records. The singles, including “Fever Dream,” “Fine Place to Die”, and “Passenger,” are in our rotation — but what are some of Warren’s favorite songs?
Hard Summer 2026 Is What Peak Dance Music Festivals Should Look Like
HARD Summer lives up to its name: it goes hard. And the 2026 edition of the dance and electronic music festival, which took place from August 1-2 in Southern California’s Hollywood Park, was no exception. Across those two days, tens of thousands of attendees gathered to experience one of the year’s biggest music events, with non-stop performances and jaw-dropping stage visuals that has made HARD Summer a fixture of the festival calendar.
Bella Kay Takes On The Ultimate ‘Sound Check’ Challenge With Her Favorite Songs
1/100:14Sound Check | Bella Kay Skip Ad Continue watchingSound Check | Bella Kayafter the ad Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGEThe video player is currently playing an ad. You can skip the ad in 5 sec with a mouse or keyboard Bella Kay is having a massive 2026. The singer-songwriter released her debut album My Reckless Abandon on Atlantic Records in July; “Iloveitiloveitiloveit” has spent over 20 weeks on the Hot 100; and she just played her biggest show ever at Lollapalooza.
KFC’s Biggest Secret May Soon Belong to the Highest Bidder Original
An extensive collection of artifacts that belonged to Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Harland David Sanders, better known around the globe as Colonel Sanders, is going up for auction on Tuesday, July 28. The planner that some believe holds the secret list of 11 herbs and spices in KFC’s original fried chicken recipe is among the items for sale. The auction includes 68 personal items that belonged to Harland and his wife, Claudia Sanders.
KFC’s Biggest Secret May Soon Belong to the Highest Bidder
An extensive collection of artifacts that belonged to Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Harland David Sanders, better known around the globe as Colonel Sanders, is going up for auction on Tuesday, July 28. The planner that some believe holds the secret list of 11 herbs and spices in KFC's original fried chicken recipe is among the items for sale. The auction includes 68 personal items that belonged to Harland and his wife, Claudia Sanders.
The Best Secret Menu Orders at America’s Top Fast-Food Chains Original
Many chain restaurants, from global giants like McDonald’s and Taco Bell to regional favorites like Whataburger, have what is colloquially known as a “secret menu.” This is a bit of a misnomer, however. It’s not an actual menu. Rather, it’s a combination of existing items that customers have assembled into their own creations. Think of them as hacks. The best of these off-menu orders have taken on a life of their own, especially on social media.
The World's Largest Hot Dog Chain Sells 20 Million Chili Cheese Dogs Per Year Original
Chili dogs and corn dogs from Wienerschnitzel. Credit: Courtesy of Wienerschnitzel Hot dogs are as synonymous with Independence Day as candy is to Halloween. But unlike black licorice and candy corn, hot dogs are delicious, especially the ones from the world’s largest hot dog chain, Wienerschnitzel. Last year, Wienerschnitzel sold more than 42 million hot dogs, according to a rep for the company, including four million during July.
‘NBA The Run’ Is The Basketball Video Game You’ve Been Waiting For
Does the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks vs. San Antonio Spurs have you in the mood for all the basketball you can get? You’re in luck: NBA The Run, a 3v3 arcade-style video game inspired by early 2000s streetball, is out today, June 9. NBA The Run brings the game to the streets with current NBA stars and fictional streetball legends competing in fast-paced online multiplayer Knockout Tournaments on 11 courts spanning the globe, including Venice Beach and Harlem’s Rucker Park.
Alex Warren Announces A New Album With The Irresistible “Passenger” Music Video
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will.i.am Attends Compton High School Groundbreaking Ceremony With Kendrick Lamar And Dr. Dre
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Dua Lipa's 'Radical Optimism' Tour: Review
Dua Lipa released her debut single 10 years ago. Her list of achievements in the decade since “New Love” is staggering: three multi-platinum albums. Five top-10 hits in the US; 16 in the UK. Twelve songs with over one billion streams on Spotify, including five with over two billion. One of the most-watched music videos on YouTube ever. Grammys. Brit Awards. A book club. A viral recipe. Until proven otherwise, it seems there’s nothing Dua Lipa can’t do — including putting on a fantastic live show.
Nine Inch Nails Are Ready For Their Movie Star Moment
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Governors Ball 2025 Had A Little Something For Everyone
The first Governors Ball was in 2011 (headliners Pretty Lights and Girl Talk!), and it’s still going strong in 2025. That’s an eternity in music festival terms, especially a music festival held in New York City, where you can catch the biggest artists in the world every night of the year. A key element to Gov Ball’s success is the festival’s something-for-everyone ethos. “We were all from the Napster generation, I guess,” co-founder Tom Russell recently told GQ.
Danny And Michael Philippou On New A24 Horror Movie ’Bring Her Back’
No matter how many horror movies you’ve seen, Bring Her Back will make you squirm. But for the jump-scare-averse crowd, don’t worry: The new A24 film from Talk To Me directors Danny and Michael Philippou isn’t just a horror movie. It’s also a character-study drama about a pair of siblings — Andy and Piper, played by Billy Barratt and Sora Wong — who move into a secluded home owned by their new foster mother Laura (the always-wonderful Sally Hawkins).
Charli XCX Pitches Dream Cast For An ’It Girl’ ’Final Destination’
The “Von Dutch” singer has been logging past titles from the horror movie franchise on Letterboxd ahead of watching the latest entry, Final Destination Bloodlines. She shared her thoughts on why they’re so much fun — and so financially successful — in a new TikTok video. “The reason that I love these movies is that they really just are about hot people getting killed,” she said. “You know, there’s no sort of like moral backbone to the story.
Shaboozey Wants People To ’Uncover The True History Of Country Music’
Thanks to Shaboozey, everybody at the bar is gettin’ educated on the history of the country music. During the 2025 AMAs on Monday, the “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” artist presented the award for Favorite Country Duo Or Group with singer Megan Moroney. “Country music has been an important part of AMA history.
Shaboozey Wants Everyone To ‘Uncover The True History Of Country Music’ Following His Viral Reaction At The 2025 AMAs
1 hour ago CNN — Billie Eilish was a big winner at Monday night’s American Music Awards. Eilish wasn’t present at the show since she is currently on tour, but she won all seven awards that she was nominated for, including artist of the year, album of the year and song of the year. Beyoncé won two AMAs for …
Gorillaz Are Performing First Three Albums During Special Residency
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Alex Warren’s Rendition Of ’Ordinary’ At The 2025 AMAs Is Stirring
Alex Warren‘s “Ordinary” is breaking some extraordinary records. The breakout hit from 2024’s You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1) recently eclipsed Elvis Presley’s “It’s Now Or Never” to claim the longest-running No 1. single by a U.S. male solo artist in the U.K. Warren performed “Ordinary” at the 2025 American Music Awards with a choir, harpist, and moonlit stage. It’s anything but ordinary.
’Coyote Vs. Acme’: Everything To Know About ’Looney Tunes’ Movie
Here’s the thing: the fact that Coyote vs. Acme was almost permanently shelved as a tax write-off is “f*cking bullsh*t,” as star Will Forte accurately put it. But luckily, Ketchup Entertainment swooped in and acquired the rights to the film (like they also did for The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie).
‘Coyote Vs. Acme’: Everything To Know About The No-Longer-Shelved ‘Looney Tunes’ Movie
5 hours ago Matthew Burgess and Doug Salati met on a blind date. "We share the same agent," explains Burgess. "She said, 'You need to meet this client of mine.'" Over coffee in Brooklyn, they discovered that they both love poetry. They clicked. Burgess is an award-winning author and poetry teacher and Salati is …
Blackpink’s ’Deadline’ Promo Will Get You Hyped For Worldwide Tour
Since the last time Blackpink went on tour, Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa have all released solo projects. But the K-pop quartet are getting back together for a 2025-2026 global trek, dubbed the Deadline World Tour. On Friday (May 23), Blackpink released a teaser promoting the all-stadium tour, which kicks off in South Korea in July before making its way to North America, Europe, and then back to Asia. The 30-second video shows the word “Deadline” emerging from a pile of pink glitter.
MGK Is Like A Rolling Stone In Heavily Choreographed ’Cliché’ Video
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15 Best TV Shows And Movies To Stream This Week
Each week our staff of film and television 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. 15.
Chris Stapleton’s ’Bad As I Used To Be’ For ’F1’ Sounds Really Good
Chris Stapleton‘s most recent album, Higher, came out in 2023. Since then, the country powerhouse has contributed songs to two other projects: “California Sober” on Post Malone’s F-1 Trillion, and now “Bad As I Used To Be” for F1 The Album. The man loves albums starting with “F1”! “Bad As I Used To Be” is the latest single from the soundtrack for the Joseph Kosinski film F1, following “Lose My Mind” by Don Toliver and Doja Cat and “Messy” by Rosé.
Conan Gray Surprises His Fans By Announcing A New Album, ’Wishbone’
“over the past two years, i’ve been secretly writing songs. after shows in the basements of the venues, in the sheets of my hotel beds, in narrow gaps between tours— i’d come back home and write all the things i felt nobody wanted to hear. maybe even the things i didn’t want people to hear,” Gray wrote in a statement. “i didn’t tell my friends. i didn’t tell my label.
DIIV’s ’Return Of Youth’ Video Is Haunting Reminder Of CA Wildfires
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Drake Lost A Huge Bet And Jokingly Blamed It On ’Bieber Curse’
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Eminem Joins Jelly Roll For Special Performance Of ’Lose Yourself’
Over the weekend, Post Malone and Jelly Roll’s Big Ass Stadium Tour rolled into Detroit, Michigan, where they were joined by a local legend. No, not Tim Robinson, although with Friendship out in theaters, you never know. No, it was Eminem, who joined Jelly Roll for a performance of “Lose Yourself.” “If you can’t tell, that was a childhood dream come f*cking true, Detroit,” Jelly Roll told the sold-out Ford Field crowd, according to Billboard.
Eminem Joined Jelly Roll For A Special Performance Of ‘Lose Yourself’ In Detroit
Post Malone fans lose themselves as Eminem gives surprise performance at Ford Field DETROIT - Post Malone hasn’t event taken the stage yet at Ford Field and the home of the Detroit Lions has received some of its loudest cheers in its …
’Rick And Morty’ Season 8: Everything To Know (May 2025 Updates)
By season 8, most live-action sitcoms are running on fumes — but not animated programs. The Simpsons season 8 featured some of the series’ best episodes, including “You Only Move Twice,” “A Milhouse Divided,” and “Hurricane Neddy,” while season 8 of South Park gave us “Good Times with Weapons,” “Awesom-O,” and “Woodland Critter Christmas.” King of the Hill was still churning out bangers that late into the show’s run, as was American Dad! (it’s the season of “Hot Water”!).
‘Rick And Morty’ Season 8: Everything To Know About Adult Swim’s Silly Sci-Fi Series (May 2025 Updates)
The Gig Economy Revisited: ‘Thoron the Conqueror’ Returns to SMALLS Sean Godsey and Nic Collins have returned with 3 new Thoron the Conqueror shorts in their Thoron the Conqueror Saga, all part of the Adult Swim SMALLS …
Foo Fighters Announce First Concert In A Year, Fire Drummer
The most recent live Foo Fighters performance was in August 2024, shortly before Dave Grohl revealed that he has a daughter “born outside of my marriage.” A 2025 tour was reportedly canceled, and Grohl has kept busy as the spokesperson for rock ‘n’ roll, but the Foos have announced their first concert since last summer. The band will headline the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix concerts on October 4 — without drummer Josh Freese.
Foo Fighters Will Have A New Drummer When They Play Their First Concert In Over A Year
1 day ago From Everybody's Live with John Mulaney to Running Point, weekend escapism felt better than with these shows. When Netflix dipped into the waters of producing original content, it did so with the deadly serious political thriller House of Cards. But the streamer knew its subscribers wanted to laugh, …
Lola Young's 'One Thing' Video Packs A Major Punch
Lola Young had a breakout 2024 with her album This Wasn’t Meant for You Anyway, featuring hit single “Messy.” Now, following a high-profile set at Coachella, the South London singer has released a new song, “One Thing.” The chorus packs a punch, not unlike the swing Young takes while sparring in a boxing ring in the song’s music video. But what is the titular “One Thing”? Well… Young described “One Thing” as “a song that on first listen sounds like I’m talking about one thing. Sex.
NFL Team Announced Schedule Using Sabrina Carpenter Risqué Positions
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15 Best TV Shows And Movies To Stream This Week
Each week our staff of film and television 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. 15.
Post Animal (With ’Stranger Things’ Star Joe Keery) Share New Song
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Miley Cyrus Steps Up To The Mic In The ’Something Beautiful’ Trailer
Something Beautiful is not the only name of Miley Cyrus’ new album: It’s also the title of an accompanying film. The “End Of The World” singer released a trailer back in March, and now she’s shared another look at the movie, which is described as “a one-of-a-kind pop opera fueled by fantasy.” The new trailer showcases some of the album’s 13 original songs, with Cyrus looking glamorous while stepping up to a microphone, making out in the rain, and riding a motorcycle.
Little Simz Becomes Old Simz In The Punk-Inspired ’Young’ Video
Ahead of the release of her new album Lotus, Little Simz has shared her latest single-word song. First, it was “Flood,” then “Free,” and now comes “Young.” The posh punk (not pop punk) track comes with a video directed by Dave Meyers that finds Little Simz as a bass-wielding granny. “I was able to tap into a character. That was fun for me,” she wrote in a statement.
Jade Announces 'That's Showbiz Baby!,' Her Debut Solo Album
That’s Showbiz Baby! features collaborations with Mike Sabath, Lostboy, Cirkut, Raye, and Pablo Bowman. “This album has been years in the making, so I’m beyond excited that I can finally let everyone know when it’s coming out,” Jade said in a statement. “I’m very proud of That’s Showbiz Baby! as a body of work and can’t wait to share it with the world. To be able to perform the album live later this year is also a dream come true.
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