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Shaboozey, Ludacris, And Cortis Are Headlining A Series Of 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend Concerts
It might seem a little early to start thinking about the NBA All-Star game, but actually, voting just opened on December 17. While we wait to see which players will be participating in 2026, the NBA is already starting to reveal what All-Star Weekend is going to look like. Today (December 18), the league announced that Shaboozey, Ludacris, and Cortis will headline the league’s NBA Crossover concert series. The shows are going down at the Los Angeles Convention Center from February 12 to 14. Cortis said in a statement, "It’s a huge moment for us to be the first K-pop…
The Best TV Shows Of 2025
Best-of lists are inherently relative -- we all have our tastes, and we’re sticking to them -- but 2025’s TV felt unusually communal. We were all watching The White Lotus and altering our pronounciation of the word "Lorazepam" just a few months ago, piecing together the mind-bending mysteries of Severance, and desperately googling medical terms to keep up with the relentless life-saving measures of The Pitt. Even as the year kept throwing us curveballs, these shows created a kind of shared experience, a fleeting sense that maybe we were all in this bizarre, screen-addled world together. (It's funny how simply…
Our Splurge Gift Guide Will Round Out Your Seasonal Shopping
You got the gifts for the home, you got the style gifts, but you've waited until eight days before Christmas to figure out your “big swing” gifts, which means you’re either a procrastinator, an optimist, or both. Luckily, the splurge tier is forgiving: these are presents that don’t just show up under the tree, they become a highlight of someone’s whole year — with new toys, new creative tools, or full-on “I might change my life” experiences. Think of this list as the opposite of a panic buy. These are the gifts you’ll still be talking about next December. Segway…
‘Girls Like Girls’: Everything To Know About Hayley Kiyoko’s Song-Turned-Book-Turned-Movie
It's been a long journey for "Girls Like Girls." First there was the Hayley Kiyoko song in 2015, then a viral music video. Then, Kiyoko wrote a 2023 novel with the same title. Now, that book has been adapted into a movie. Focus Features picked up the worldwide rights to the film and now it's on its way. Kiyoko co-wrote the movie alongside Stefanie Scott, which is a full-circle moment as Scott starred in the original music video. Ahead of the movie's release, keep reading for everything you need to know before it hits theaters. Plot An official logline reads,…
Young Thug And Mariah The Scientist Are Engaged After A Grand On-Stage Proposal In Atlanta
Young Thug and Mariah The Scientist have been together for a while, and now some congratulations are in order, as the couple just got engaged. Thug decided to go very, very public with his proposal. It went down last night (December 16), on stage during Thug's Hometown Hero benefit concert at Atlanta's State Farm Arena. As fan-shot footage like this and this shows, the big screen on stage read "will you marry me?" as Thug was down on one knee. The two hugged and Thug gave Mariah a ring, then she told the cheering audience, "Guess I'm getting married!" Thug…
Lorde Has Some Bold Advice For Her Fans: ‘Swim Naked, Have Crazy Sex, Do Drugs’
There's just about two weeks left of 2025. So, it's the time of year to start considering any resolutions you might want to implement in the new year. If you're looking for advice there, Lorde has your back, but her advice should definitely be taken alongside some caution. During a concert at Brooklyn last night (December 16), Lorde took a few minutes to give a heartfelt speech, reflecting on how her year has been, how she's been feeling, and things she's been grateful for (here's a video). Towards the end, she offered a series of rapid-fire recommendations: "Don't be afraid…
Rock For People’s 2026 Lineup Boasts Halsey, Gorillaz, Iron Maiden, And More As Headliners
For over three decades now, rock fans in Europe have had the Rock For People festival, which has routinely brought top-tier guitar slingers to the Czech Republic. The 2026 edition, the 31st, is set to go down from June 10 to 14 and organizers have started to gradually roll out the lineup. This week, they revealed Halsey is the final headliner, joining Gorillaz, Limp Bizkit, Bring Me The Horizon, and Iron Maiden atop the bill. In a statement, Rock For People's founder Michal Thomes says of adding Halsey: "It's great that we're closing the announcement of the biggest festival names…
Sabrina Carpenter Immediately Rated Seth Meyers Out Of 10 While Day Drinking On ‘Late Night’
Sabrina Carpenter was on Late Night last week and during the appearance, she and Seth Meyers revealed they were preparing to film a "day drinking" segment for the show. Well, they did and last night (December 16), it aired. Right off the bat, they subverted expectations: Instead of starting with an espresso martini, they went right to chugging a beer. Next, they had to either answer some personal questions or drink. Sabrina immediately opted to not reveal who she wrote "Manchild" about, while Seth wouldn't say which sketch on Carpenter's first time hosting SNL was the worst. Carpenter was also…
Hayley Williams And Many More Join Jack Antonoff At His Annual Ally Coalition Talent Show
Jack Antonoff's name pops up annually around this time of year, as it's when he hosts the Ally Coalition Talent Show. The coalition was co-founded by Antonoff and his fashion designer sister Rachel and it raises money for LGBTQ+ people who are unhoused or at risk. One of the event's shtick's is that Antonoff never reveals the lineup of performers ahead of time, but give his connections in the industry, he always delivers when it comes to special guests. This year's show went down at the Skirball Center For the Performing Arts in New York last night (December 15), and…
‘Fallout’ Is Bigger, Weirder, And So Much Better In Season 2
The first season of Prime Video’s Fallout gleefully detonated our expectations of what an open-world video game adaptation could be. Set centuries after nuclear annihilation, the show dropped viewers into a garish, atompunk wasteland where retro-futurist Americana rubbed up against desert-dusted violence, warped humor, and deeply human stakes. Produced by Westworld’s Lisa Joy and Jonathan Nolan, the show overflowed with unhinged characters – sheltered do-gooders, undead ghouls, power armor outfitted opportunists – and even more bizarre worlds – vaults, wastelands, and techno-religious cults, just to name a few. The result? A post-apocalypse that was weird, funny, brutal, and, crucially, unburdened…
‘Euphoria’ Season 3: Everything To Know About The Highly Anticipated, Time-Jumping Return
We are now approaching four years since the latest episodes of Euphoria aired in early 2022. Ever since then, the return has been TV's most anticipated. Soon, though, Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and the rest of the gang are finally coming back. Without getting spoiler-y, the second season ended with a pretty wild finale. If you want a refresher, get caught up with our recap, then continue reading to learn what to expect from the new season. Plot It was revealed earlier this year that the season will feature a time jump. Earlier this month, creator Sam…
Fred Again.. Announces Ten Additional ‘USB002’ Shows Set For 2026
On December 12, Fred Again.. gave his final performance of the year in Mexico City. He's already planning for 2026, though, as new USB002 concerts have been announced. The exact dates have not been revealed, but per a press release, Fred is playing six shows at New York’s East End Studios in January and four at London’s Alexandra Palace in February. On Instagram, Fred wrote that a link to sign up for tickets is in the link in his bio, but as of this post, that does not appear to be the case. (In that post, he added, "and two…
Cardi B Is Already Back On The Treadmill A Month After Giving Birth, Preparing For Her 2026 Tour
Cardi B is now about a month removed from giving birth to her latest child, her fourth. She's not letting that stop her from staying active and ensuring she's ready for her tour in 2026. This past weekend, Cardi was performing at the MDLBEAST Sounstorm 2025 festival in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In a video she shared on Instagram, Cardi runs on a treadmill as she wears a black modesty covering and hijab, in respect of Saudi Arabia's cultural norms. She says, "We in Saudi Arabia, baby! I told ya'll. I told y'all, after I give birth, I'm-a be getting ready…
Your Guide To The Hottest CES 2026 Events For Media & Ad Pros
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is more than a tech spectacle — it's where media, advertising, entertainment, creators, and connected-TV tech collide. If you’re heading to Las Vegas this January, here’s your tight, curated guide to the must-attend gatherings that matter most. Digital Hollywood at CES 📍 Jan 5 @ ARIA Resort & Casino 👉 Event link Kick off your CES week with the Digital Hollywood conference. Expect panels on AI’s impact on film and television, the economics of the creator ecosystem, and where streaming is headed. It’s included with your CES badge, though registration is required. Brand Innovators Marketing…
Rosalía Fences And Ice Skates And More In Her Recreational New ‘La Perla’ Video
Rosalía has delivered a bunch of spectacular, high-concept visuals and appearances in support of her new album Lux. In her latest, though, she keeps it more low-key, in today's (December 15) new video for "La Perla." In the clip, Rosalía tries a handful of hobbyist pursuits, from fencing to ice skating to dog walking. Rosalía is the only one on-screen here, but on Lux, she opens things up to a number of collaborators. The list includes Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk, Ryan Tedder, Björk, Carminho, Estrella Morente, Sílvia Pérez Cruz, Yahritza y su Esencia, and Yves Tumor. Watch the…
Nine Inch Nails Are Finally Prioritizing New Music: ‘The Fuse Has Been Lit And The Desire Is There’
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are usually more busy with film scores than their work with Nine Inch Nails these days. There's been a bit of a shift lately, though. Their score for Tron: Ares was credited to the band, not to Reznor and Ross like usual. The duo is also touring in 2026. It turns out they're also working on new music, too. In an interview with Consequence, Reznor said: "We are working on new stuff and we're excited to work on it, and we are prioritizing working on Nine Inch Nails over just taking on every single thing…
Bulletproof Love: Conway The Machine’s New Chapter
Delta Sky Club, Miami-bound for Art Basel, and Conway The Machine still moves like the world is trying to catch up. Airports are loud, frantic, impatient -- he's the opposite. Cool. Focused. Carry-on confidence. I've watched this man's rise from close range through three Rap Radar Podcast conversations -- the moments where his ambition spoke louder than his voice, the times he broke down how loyalty and legacy don't come cheap. This isn't a casual catch-up -- it's a checkpoint. You Can't Kill God With Bullets isn't just an album title -- it reads like his résumé. He was shot…
SNX: This Week’s Best Sneakers, Featuring The Jordan 11 Gamma & More
Wow, it looks like the 2025 sneaker year isn’t over yet. While overall this has been the weakest year of this decade for sneaker releases (blame an oversaturated market, the economy, and a shift in trends all hitting at once) it doesn’t seem to want to quit! This time of year is generally a quiet time for sneakers; we had already written this month off a few weeks ago, and yet we keep getting absolute heat. Highlights from this week include the Gamma Jordan 11, the latest Shai 001 colorway, the return of the Air Griffey, and a Sézane New…
Gorillaz Links With Yasiin Bey And Omar Souleyman For The Absolute Banger ‘Damascus’
Gorillaz are gearing up for a massive 2026, which will see the release of their album The Mountain and a big tour in support of it. To keep fans on the hook as they wait a couple more months for the album to drop, today (December 12), they shared "Damascus," a collaboration with Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey. The song, guided by a head-bobbing rhythm and energetic synths, is heavily influenced by Souleyman's signature blend of electronic and traditional Syrian styles. Albarn co-wrote the track with Souleyman and Bey, and it was recorded all over the world, in Damascus, London,…
Uproxx’s Baylee Lefton Honors Rawkus Records’ Iconic Run With Her Latest Playlist
Keeping up with music news and resources like Spotify's giant and regularly updated New Music Friday playlist are great ways to keep your listening habits from getting stale. Sometimes, though, you need a deeper dive. That's where Uproxx's Baylee Lefton comes in as she routinely offers quick-hit lists of songs you need to add into your rotation this week. She delivered a fresh mix today (December 12), and is features tracks from the world of Rawkus Records, the iconic '90s and 2000s hip-hop label co-founded by Uproxx's own Jarret Myer. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DSLCe5xAWj0/ As Baylee explains, the label was a big-time force…
Uproxx’s Joypocalypse Argues Pavement Is The Most Effortlessly Cool ’90s Indie Band
The past year in Pavement news has been surprisingly robust. Last December, Spiral Stairs said a new Pavement song was coming. This year, we got both the Pavements documentary and the Joe Keery-starring sorta-biopic Range Life. If you ask Uproxx's Steven Hyden, Slanted And Enchanted is a pioneering indie album, and he's not the only one with love for the band. In a new video, Uproxx's Joypocalypse explains why "out of the indie rock boom of the '90s, no band sounded quite as effortless as Pavement." https://www.instagram.com/p/DSGP1AVkuAr/ She says: "That effortless sound came from many stylistic and artistic choices. Their…
Steven Hyden’s Favorite Albums Of 2025
Before I share my list of favorite albums of 2025, I need to repeat my regular "year-end list" disclaimer. If you already know the drill, feel free to skip ahead. 1) Ranking albums is dumb... We all know this. Art isn't a competition. I can't really distinguish between my 13th favorite album and my 15th favorite. This is all talk. None of it really matters. 2) ...but it's kind of fun... Of course it is! Because it's about sharing music recommendations. And I do mean share -- make your own lists and show them to me, especially if you're the…
Indiecast’s Favorite Albums Of 2025
Steven and Ian begin this special episode with a quick rundown of the new Charli XCX mockumentary and whether it potentially represents the end of millennial cultural dominance. They also do a quick Sportscast after the recent Packers win and Eagles loss. After that, they discuss the latest album from This Is Lorelei, a kind of greatest hits release for the promising singer-songwriter's Bandcamp era. Then they discuss their favorite albums of 2025. New episodes of Indiecast drop every Friday. Listen to Episode 269 here and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. You can submit questions for Steve and Ian…
Alex G Announces A Quick Run Of North American Tour Dates For 2026
Alex G's Headlights is one of the best albums of 2025. The fun is continuing into 2026, though: Today (December 11), Alex G announced a new run of tour dates for next year. The shows launch on April 14, 2026 in Mexico City and will see him play two nights in Portland and Seattle, as well as one-night engagements in Sacramento, San Jose, Boise, Salt Lake City, and Las Vegas. For the US shows, in partnership with PLUS1, $1 from each ticket will go to support local nonprofit organizations providing critical services to young people. Pre-sales run from December 16…
DJ Green Lantern Talks Reworking Nas And DJ Premier Classics On ‘Half-Man, Half Amazing’
When a DJ Green Lantern project drops, it still feels like an event. Not because the music industry demands it, not because an algorithm forces it, but because certain names carry a weight that cuts through every era. We call him the Evil Genius for a reason. Green helped define the early 2000s -- an architect of the mixtape golden age who amplified the voices of giants like Nas, Eminem, and Jadakiss, and brought a cinematic touch to DJing that influenced everyone who followed. I rang up Green this past Sunday afternoon to discuss his exclusive Apple DJ Mix, Half-Man,…
‘The Drama’: Everything To Know About Robert Pattinson And Zendaya’s New A24 Movie
Norwegian film director Kristoffer Borgli had his big breakout with 2023's Dream Scenario, a surreal film starring Nicolas Cage that was co-produced and distributed by A24. Now he's set to link up with them once again for The Drama. This time, he has a pair of stars leading the way in Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. As of now, though, there's a lot of mystery surrounding the film, even in light of the recently released teaser trailer. Ahead of the movie's release, keep reading for everything you need to know before it hits theaters. Plot An official logline reads, "A happily…