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Latin trap rapper and international reggaeton recording star Bad Bunny has caused a stir in the music world after the massive success of his album Un Verano Sin Ti. However, that’s not the only thing about the “Tití Me Preguntó” musician that has the world’s attention. When fans aren’t attempting to dig up details on his rumored romance with model and reality television star Kendell Jenner, they criticize his vibrant fashion sense. Some have taken it as far as to accuse him of queerbaiting.

During an interview with Vanity Fair’s Michelle Ruiz released today (September 12), Bad Bunny had a colorful response to those claims. “I get an endless number of negative comments and sexist and homophobic ones, without being homosexual, for dressing like that. Maybe the queer person suffers more, but it’s not like I put on a skirt and go out, and they say, ‘Look, how cool.’ They’re going to attack me with all their force anyway,” said Bunny.

He continued, “You don’t know the reasons why a person is wearing that. You weren’t in his mind when he decided to put on a skirt or a blouse. You don’t know what’s inside him, what’s in his heart. You do it because you want to, and it makes you feel good, and it makes you feel happy.”

Bad Bunny has also used fashion to throw his support behind several causes, including trans rights (when wearing a graphic t-shirt with the line “They killed Alexa, not a man in a skirt” following the death of trans-Puerto Rican woman Alexa Negrón Luciano) and ending violence against women (sporting a breastplate in the “Yo Perreo Sola” video to advocate for a women’s right to dance at nightclubs with harassment).

That’s not to mention, during the 2022 VMAs, he shared a kiss with a woman and man backup dancer, which led viewers to believe that Bad Bunny was a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottie tri-state area fans’ opportunity to catch the “Bongos” rapper performing live in the region has just dropped to one. Tonight (September 12), Megan is set to take the stage during the 2023 VMAs. However, her scheduled performance in New York City later in the month has reportedly been canceled.

According to Billboard, Megan Thee Stallion has pulled out of the 2023 Global Citizen Festival. Although a formal announcement hasn’t been posted on the event’s social media pages, in a statement shared exclusively with a representative confirmed the news.

“Due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict, Megan Thee Stallion will no longer be available to perform at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival,” said the rep.

The remaining roster includes Jung Kook, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Anitta, and more. Global Citizen Festival is described as a global movement whose goal is to end poverty. Each year, the event calls on world and corporate leaders to support the organization’s call for financial equity, environmental justice, as well as food and job security for all.

The 2023 Global Citizen Festival is set to take place in New York City’s Central Park on Saturday, September 23. Find more information here.

Megan Thee Stallion is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Sports can inspire a number of emotions, but spite is among the most pure feelings a sports fan can have for a rival or a player who left their favorite team. Last night in Wisconsin, there were many fans of the Green Bay Packers who tuned into Monday Night Football in hopes of seeing Aaron Rodgers lose his New York Jets debut, as they hosted the Buffalo Bills.

One bar in Milwaukee, Jack’s American Pub, was even running a promo where everyone’s bar tab would be free if the Jets lost the game. A news crew was on site and captured the wild rollercoaster of emotions fans went on. That included the unfortunate cheering of Rodgers’ injury (which, at the time they did not know it was a potential career-ender), as they though that ensured the Jets would lose and led to an awful lot of folks running up quite the tab, expecting it to be taken care of by the bar by the end of the night.

However, Josh Allen became addicted to turning the football over on Monday night, doing so four times, and in overtime the Jets won on a walkoff punt return touchdown, sending the bar (mostly) into despair, as chronicled by A.J. Bayatpour of CBS Milwaukee.

It really is an incredible news report, particularly the camera panning over to the table of guys realizing they would have to pay their bar tabs, while the one Jets fan at the bar goes nuts. This is really the full sports betting experience, thinking you’ve got an absolute lock only to see your bet lose in the dumbest possible way, but instead of hoping to get cash back all of these people bet money for drinks in return and now have to deal with not only a hangover on Tuesday morning but a much higher credit card bill than expected.

Tonight (September 12) in Newark, New Jersey, the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards are being held at the Prudential Center.

With just a few hours to go until the official awards show kicks off, they have unveiled the slate of presenters who will be helping out. Fans can expect to catch Chloe and Halle Bailey, Dove Cameron, GloRilla, Reneé Rapp, Sabrina Carpenter, and more stars taking the stage to hand out the spaceman trophies.

Saweetie, who is among the show presenters, will be hosting the pre-show that starts at 6:30 p.m.

The VMAs have also revealed some of the night’s biggest honorees ahead of time. Shakira will be receiving the Video Vanguard Award. Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to get the Global Icon Award. And both are on the lineup to perform tonight.

Fans will be able to watch the show live starting at 8 p.m. ET.

Continue scrolling for the complete list of 2023 VMAs award presenters.

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
Anuel AA
Ashanti
Bebe Rexha
Billy Porter
Charli D’Amelio
Chloe Bailey
Coco Jones
Dixie D’Amelio
Dove Cameron
Emily Ratajkowski
Fat Joe
French Montana
GloRilla
Halle Bailey
Jared Leto
Madelyn Cline
Nelly Furtado
Reneé Rapp
Rita Ora
Sabrina Carpenter
Saweetie
Shenseea
Thalia
Tiffany Haddish
Timbaland
Wyclef Jean

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

Indie music has grown to include so much. It’s not just music that is released on independent labels but speaks to an aesthetic that deviates from the norm and follows its own weirdo heart. It can come in the form of rock music, pop, or folk. In a sense, it says as much about the people that are drawn to it as it does about the people that make it.

Every week, Uproxx is rounding up the best new indie music from the past seven days. This week we got new music from Goose, Sparklehorse, Angel Du$t, Meet Me @ The Altar, and more.

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Hotline TNT — “I Thought You’d Change”

To follow their hypnotic single “Protocol” from last month, Hotline TNT is back with “I Thought You’d Change,” which is maybe even more poignant than its predecessor. Taken from the forthcoming album Cartwheel, “I Thought You’d Change” is propelled forward with energetic, staticky guitars that invoke nostalgia.

Sparklehorse — Bird Machine

Sparklehorse is back with a posthumous album following Mark Linkous’s death in 2010. The songs are warm but cutting; they manage to simultaneously comfort the listener and disturb them at the same time. His voice is timid and heartbreaking as he lulls, “Oh, where were you, my kind ghosts / When I needed you?” on “Kind Ghosts.”

Dirt Buyer — “Gathering Logs”

Dirt Buyer, the project of Joe Sutkowski, is getting ready for the release of Dirt Buyer II. Following the invigorating “On & On” and the haunting “Fentanyl” is “Gathering Logs,” which showcases Sutkowski’s knack for eerie atmospheres that are all-consuming and addictive.

Angel Du$t — Brand New Soul

If Angel Du$t are one thing, they are fun. They are devoted to making a good time for listeners, packing in as much exuberance as they can in a short time. Brand New Soul is a little shorter than a half hour, but each song bounces with playful guitars and infectious melodies.

Meet Me @ The Altar — “Strangers”

Meet Me @ The Altar are back with “Strangers,” an anthem that bandleader Edith Victoria said is about “experiencing the nagging self-doubt that fuels imposter syndrome or accuses you of not being strong enough to endure what life has a tendency to throw at you.” Still, an upbeat atmosphere keeps the song lively and catchy.

Liza Anne — “Shania Twain Is Making Me Cry”

“Shania Twain Is Making Me Cry” by Liza Anne is a disarming, honest song about heartbreak that captures the pain of the loss: “Shaking you feels impossible / And missing you is palpable / And wanting you is undeniable,” she sings. She sounds hopeful regardless of the tears.

Soul Glo — “If I Speak (Shut The F*ck Up)”

Last year, Soul Glo unleashed their fiery album Diaspora Problems, and now they’re back with the raucous “If I Speak (Shut The F*ck Up).” It’s as tumultuous as ever and bandleader Pierce Jordan said it’s about “channeling one’s voice and perspective through art or another creative expression.”

Goose — Autumn Crossing

Autumn Crossing by Goose is a collection of three lengthy songs that dig deep into emotion. Delicate and introspective, it takes the listener on an immersive journey. “Failure creeps back again / I guess that’s just the shape I’m in,” Rick Mitarotonda admits against pensive guitars.

Geese — “Jesse”

That’s right — both Goose and Geese have new music out this week. Geese’s track, “Jesse,” is a thrilling celebration with an equally magical music video. Against mystical instrumentation, lyrics are sung like they’re casting a spell: “Three bullets left honey, I got your six / And one more for your lips, love can be so ugly / Dead boy voices in the wind / Spirits dancing in the darkness, rocking like ships.”

James Blake — Playing Robots Into Heaven

James Blake is back with his sixth studio album Playing Robots Into Heaven. The singles “Loading” and “Big Hammer” were fitting introductions to the atmospheric excursion; the record pulsates and hypnotizes. “Night Sky” envelopes the listener in its beautifully weird embrace; “Tell Me” builds into a glitchy journey.

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

Spotify has unveiled a special new feature called Spotify Duo that users might be interested in — and isn’t quite well-known just yet. For those unfamiliar, Spotify Duo is a deal for Premium users to receive a discount plan. Specifically, for two users who live together.

According to Spotify’s website, each person gets their own Premium account with a separate password. Even if you are on the same plan, the account would be solely your own.

To join Duo, one person would be the designated plan manager. While you cannot change who is in charge of this after signing up, they would “handle payments, set the address, [and] invite and remove members.”

Other steps include: “Live with the plan manager (the person who signed up), log into (or sign up for) your own account, [and] enter the correct address.”

Spotify also points out that if you currently have a Premium account with someone else, you would need to cancel that and wait for the billing cycle to end before signing up for Spotify Duo.

Upon joining the program, users can only switch Duo plans once per year.

Right now, Spotify is allowing users to try Duo for two months while still using their individual plan at no extra cost. More information on this can be found here.

Earlier today, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) announced that he is opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over something something Hunter Biden. “This logical next step will give our committees the full power to gather the full facts and answers for the American public,” he said. “That’s exactly what we want to know: the answers. I believe the president would want to answer these questions and allegations as well.”

Nothing is expected from the inquiry, but at least it gave us former friends Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) fighting over who wanted to impeach Biden first.

It began, as these things often do, with a tweet (or whatever) from Gaetz. “When @SpeakerMcCarthy makes his announcement in moments, remember that as I pushed him for weeks, @kilmeade said I was: ‘Speaking into the wind’ on impeachment. Turns out, the wind may be listening!” he wrote, along with a clip from Fox and Friends from earlier this month.

Never one to chill out for even a moment, Taylor Greene had to “well, actually” Gaetz. “Correction my friend,” she replied. “I introduced articles of impeachment against Joe Biden for his corrupt business dealings in Ukraine & China while he was Vice President on his very first day in office. You wouldn’t cosponsor those and I had to drag you kicking and screaming to get you to cosponsor my articles on the border. Who’s really been making the push?”

You know that scene in The Wedding Singer where Adam Sandler is performing the world’s most emo song and Jon Lovitz says “he’s losing his mind and I’m reaping all the benefits” while watching him from behind a curtain? Of course you do. Well, squabbling Gaetz and MTG are losing their minds; Biden is Lovitz.

(Via Raw Story)

When The View returned last week for its latest season, Whoopi Goldberg was noticeably missing from the table despite reports that the entire cast from the previous would be returning. While online rumors quickly started to fly about her absence, the reason was no big mystery: Goldberg had Covid.

Of course, Goldberg making remote appearances sparked a different kind of conspiracy theory that she was racked with “Covid hysteria” because viewers read far into what they were seeing at home.

“People didn’t see that there was someone else in the room with you,” producer Brian Teta explained to Goldberg. “So there was a lot of, ‘Whoopi’s wearing a mask in a room alone in our house and it’s empty and stuff like that.’ There was a longer version of the video which you put on social media where you said, There’s somebody in the room,’ you were protecting somebody else.”

Whoopi wasn’t having any of this nonsense. Via Mediaite:

“I don’t know why you think you have the info. You don’t know anything about my house. If there are people and I’m sick and I can’t control how to do this stuff, he comes in, he’s my assistant. He comes in. You will have noticed he had on two masks and gloves. Because he is very paranoid about getting Covid,” Goldberg said.

“Relax, y’all, you don’t know what I’m doing unless I tell you,” Goldberg said.

There were also rumors that Whoopi’s assistant was a “mystery man,” and she set the record straight on that one, too.

“If I was getting any, you would know because I would tell you ‘I’m getting some,’” Goldberg said. “Right now, I’m not interested because I just got over Covid and it’s too damn hot.”

(Via Mediaite)

Aaron Rodgers first season with the Jets lasted just four plays, as his foot got caught in the turf on a first down sack by Leonard Floyd, resulting in what we now know to be a ruptured Achilles.

The Jets played an incredible game on defense without Rodgers against the rival Bills, turning Josh Allen over four times and winning the game on a 65-yard punt return from Xavier Gipson. However, moving forward, the Jets know how hard it is to win games without high level quarterback play, and Zach Wilson looked an awful lot like the Zach Wilson of old, even in the win. His lone touchdown pass was off target, but brought in thanks to an early Catch of the Year candidate from Garrett Wilson in the end zone. His decision-making remained questionable, highlighted by a disastrous interception in the middle of the field that had Troy Aikman disgusted on the broadcast, and it was clear there was not a lot of confidence in Wilson from the coaching staff with how they handled the final drive of regulation.

Robert Saleh stated after the game they’re going to move forward with Wilson as their starter, but not many buy his attempt to pump up the confidence of Wilson as the real long-term plan for this season in New York. This is a roster built to contend now, and as such you’d expect them to at least take a very long look at what else is out there to try and give them a chance at fulfilling their preseason expectations this season. There are, effectively, three paths the Jets can take, starting with the one Saleh laid out after the game that no Jets fans want to go down.

Stick With Zach Wilson

Again, it seems unlikely the Jets roll with Wilson for the rest of the season, but it would be the most cost-effective decision and the one that requires the least amount of effort. That’s not really a good reason to make a quarterbacking decision in the NFL, but it is a possibility. The Jets can hope Wilson learned some things from Rodgers during camp and that the veteran star can serve as a Yoda figure of sorts while rehabbing, but the early returns from Monday night weren’t great. Wilson still seems to have a lot of the same problems that plagued him through his first two years in the league that led to the Jets trading for Rodgers, and I keep coming back to that final drive. After getting a fumble in which they faced a third down inside two minutes to go where a first down would come close to icing the game, the Jets didn’t even consider letting Wilson throw the ball and potentially ruin their chance to go up three with a field goal. Saleh knows even if they do make a trade or signing at quarterback, they’re going to need Wilson to play at least another week or two, and his postgame commentary seemed aimed at doing everything he can to keep Wilson’s spirits high after a stunning win that had very little to do with his play. The Jets know what this season looks like with Wilson under center, as they went through that last year, and I can’t imagine that’s the pathway they really want to go down.

Sign A Veteran Free Agent

The Jets will probably look to bring some guys in for workouts in an effort to kick the tires on the various veteran free agent quarterbacks on the market. Old friend Joe Flacco is out there, as is Matt Ryan, Carson Wentz, Nick Foles, Colt McCoy, and, of course, the recently retired Tom Brady. None of those are particularly appealing names — Wentz is the youngest, at 30, with the rest all being 35+ — and there’s probably a reason they are all still available. That said, you could certainly talk yourself into any of them being a better option to manage the offense than Wilson, as Saleh knows he has an elite defense and might just want someone who won’t make crippling mistakes under center. Flacco, Ryan, and Foles would seem to be at the top of the list, provided Brady isn’t interested in exiting retirement a second time and joining a Pats rival, but they all haven’t looked very good in recent years.

Trade For A Top Backup QB

This is maybe my favorite option because it brings the funniest (and very possibly best) option into play for the Jets, which is to trade for former No. 3 overall pick Sam Darnold, who is now the backup for the 49ers. Darnold had a very solid finish to the year for the Panthers last season and was in the mix for the Niners starting job, beating out Trey Lance for the backup gig behind Brock Purdy. He would certainly be an upgrade over Wilson for this year, but whether the Niners are willing to part with good QB depth given their history of QB injuries is a genuine question.

The other options around the NFL as far as veteran backups go are Jameis Winston in New Orleans, Jacoby Brissett in Washington, Teddy Bridgewater in Detroit, Tyrod Taylor in New York, Taylor Heinicke in Atlanta, Andy Dalton in Carolina, Jarrett Stidham in Denver, and Mike White in Miami (another old friend of New York’s). Winston might bring the highest upside as a starter, although I’m not sure he fits the game management aspect Saleh might be looking for, while the rest of that list all have experience stepping in as starters and playing solidly. The truth is, there is no “good” option to replace Aaron Rodgers, but the Jets do have to consider all their potential options because as they showed on Monday night, this is a championship caliber defense. We’ll find out in the coming weeks which path they choose to go down, but I’d expect this to be a very busy week at One Jets Drive as they make a lot of calls to figure out which direction works best for them.

Mike Flanagan fans are here for a return to stories about doomed adults following The Midnight Club diversion. And this new trailer for The Fall Of The House Of Usher suggests that the The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass showrunner is back in form with Carla Gugino (also back) ready to spook your soul right out of your bod and deliver a “consequential” evening to “a collection of stunted hearts” that is the Usher family. Yikes.

As the title suggests, there’s a lot of Edgar Allen Poe flair here, but it’s important to note that this is inspired by the 1839 Poe short story, so do not expect a straightforward retelling in any sense of the word. We do, however, get pointed appearances by a Raven while hearing “Nevermore,” and Gugino terrorizes the Usher dynasty, who might remind you of Succession‘s Roy family. Also, this family is apparently a pharmaceutical giant, so get ready for the parable treatment of a certain epidemic. The tagline of the series is “She’s coming for them all,” and here’s the synopsis:

From Mike Flanagan, the creator of The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, a wicked horror series based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Ruthless siblings Roderick and Madeline Usher have built Fortunato Pharmaceuticals into an empire of wealth, privilege, and power. But past secrets come to light when the heirs to the Usher dynasty start dying at the hands of a mysterious woman from their youth.

You might ask, what, exactly is Mark Hamill doing in this trailer? Your guess is as good as mine, but he’s certainly putting his knack for voice transformations on display. The cast includes Bruce Greenwood, Carl Lumbly, Michael Trucco, Paola Nuñez, Henry Thomas, Kyleigh Curran, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Kate Siegel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Zach Gilford, Willa Fitzgerald, Katie Parker, Malcolm Goodwin, Annabeth Gish, and more.

Flanagan certainly has his favorites and for good reason.

The Fall Of The House Of Usher descends upon Netflix on October 12.