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Samantha is the best character on Sex and the City. There, I said it.

It took me awhile to admit this (I was firmly team Charlotte for years), but Samantha, as played by Kim Cattrall, is the funniest, has the best retorts, and she’s not Carrie, which is a major plus. But she’s nowhere to be seen in And Just Like That…, HBO Max’s 10-episode revival of Sex and the City that premiered on Thursday. The real-life reason is because Cattrall and Sarah Jessica Parker do not get along, but in the premiere episode of the new series, an in-universe explanation was provided as well.

In the first scene, Carrie, Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis) run into Bitsy von Muffling (Julie Halston), who asks for the whereabouts of the “fourth Musketeer.” Charlotte replies, “Oh, um, she’s no longer with us.” Miranda and Carrie clarify that she didn’t die, she’s in London. It turns out Samantha moved to the U.K. for work. Later in the episode, Carrie further explains Samantha’s absence. “I told her that because of, you know, what the book business is now, it just didn’t make sense for me to keep her on as a publicist,” she said. “She said fine, and then fired me as a friend.”

So there you go: Samantha isn’t dead — she’s in London, where she’s saving so much money by not going to brunch with her friends every dang day of the week.

“Why are you going to Ohio?” was the general response I received when sharing my travel plans for the Midwest. But as an ever-curious travel writer, I wanted to see for myself what Ohio had to offer. As someone who’s spent most of my life in the sunshine of Southern California, I didn’t expect to find much more than farmland, cold temperatures, and die-hard Ohio State fans. While I spotted these daily throughout my trip, I quickly learned that the Buckeye State has far more to offer than one might think.

Specifically, I spent a weekend in Hocking Hills State Park. Only an hour outside of Columbus, Hocking Hills is a wilderness haven for both outdoor adventurers and those just looking for a relaxing weekend off the grid. With waterfalls, rock-climbing, zip-lining, wellness experiences, homey log cabins, and lush landscape views all within less than four square miles, Hocking Hills turned out to be one of my favorite trips of the year. The balanced mix of adrenaline-junkie activities, nature-inspired spa experiences, and the low-key small-town feel in Hocking Hills left me rejuvenated.

I’m breaking down where to stay, adventure, chill, eat, and drink in Hocking Hills, Ohio. If you’re in the market for an outdoorsy weekend away, this might be a great option for you too.

PART I — Where to Adventure

Explore the Hiking Trails

What shocked me most about Hocking Hills was its diverse nature, which I was able to appreciate through the many accessible hiking trails. My first stop was Old Man’s Cave, one of the most trafficked outdoor areas for locals and visitors alike. As soon as you step onto the trail, you’re met with towering boulders and trees, running creeks, and walking bridges. You’ll walk through tunnels, climb down stone stairs, and explore giant rock formations that look like a scene from a fantasy film (0f course, the Hollywood kid in me kept thinking about how great of a movie set the trail would be). You can spend an entire afternoon exploring Old Man’s Cave or do a leisurely one-mile loop. The walk is doable for all fitness levels and is a great way to get a taste of the unexpectedly beautiful biodiversity.

Another hike you can’t miss in Hocking Hills is Rock House. Slightly longer and steeper than the short loop at Old Man’s Cave, Rock House is an outdoorsman’s wonderland. I visited immediately after fall foliage peaked, so I was able to take in the hundreds of colors I don’t typically experience in the seasonless environment of L.A. My nature-loving heart swooned at the crunch of freshly fallen leaves under my every step. No matter what season you visit, though, the hike is well worth seeing the massive cave you’ll find about halfway through the scenic loop. It’s a 25-feet high, 200-feet long, and 20-feet wide structure that sits on a 150-foot cliff of Black Hand sandstone. Yes, it’s as cool as it sounds. You can climb into the cave’s many crevices and hang out in the cool shade while you take in the many natural spectacles that surround it.

Go Zip-Lining Through the Woods

The thrill-seeker in me couldn’t pass up the opportunity to take in Hocking Hills’ natural wonders from high above the ground in the form of zip-lining. My three-hour, adrenaline-filled adventure with Hocking Hills Canopy Tours turned out to be the highlight of my trip. When you sign up for a tour (I participated in the “original” canopy tour), two lively and experienced instructors will help you soar above treetops on a secure network of cables and sky bridges suspended above the forest floor. Throughout the excursion, you’ll overlook caves, rock cliffs, the Hocking River, and tons of unique flora and fauna. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a bald eagle flying alongside you. This was the ultimate fun-filled activity that combined nature and risk-taking into one afternoon. I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing until the end of the tour — maybe because I was trying to cope with the fear of plummeting to my death, but still, it was a fantastic time.

Hocking Hills Canopy Tours also offers a variety of adventure outings, including an off-road segway adventure, climbing and repelling packages, and a “Super Zip” experience, which is a single quarter-mile-long zip-line that reaches speeds up to 50 miles per hour.

Book a Hocking Hills Canopy Tour here.

Take an Outdoor Adventure Course

If you’re ready to get up close and personal with all the breathtaking nature to be found in Hocking Hills, take an outdoor course with High Rock Adventures. For anyone from beginners to those looking to up their fitness game, the small eco-centric business offers guided sessions in repelling, rock climbing, eco-tours, nature therapy, and a rock relay challenge, as well as one-off events and workshops. Depending on which kind of adventure you sign up for, you might repel down 100-feet-tall cliffs, learn about the many woodland plant species and edible medicine growing in the area, or connect to the healing effects of nature with what High Rock Adventures calls “forest bathing.” I did a guided nature hike, and it made me better appreciate the many beautiful ecosystems that can be found in nature.

Immerse yourself in the woods of Hocking Hills State Park and book a High Rock Adventures tour here.

PART II — Where to Eat

Kindred Spirits

I’ll be honest, Hocking Hills isn’t somewhere people visit for the extravagant culinary scene. Between the small-town diners, cafés, and hotel restaurants, there isn’t a whole lot to choose from. However, there are a few gems that’ll satisfy every foodie’s stomach.

For a nicer, sit-down meal, head to Kindred Spirits. The quintessential woodsy restaurant, which is part of the Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls property, is one of the most popular dining options in Hocking Hills. For good reason, too. Not only is every dish cooked to savory superiority (I ordered the maple bourbon-glazed salmon — yum), but the all-wood interior, fireplaces, and plaid-covered seating throughout the restaurant offer a feel-good, cozy ambiance. Kindred Spirits’ menu changes seasonally to ensure the freshest ingredients, but you can generally expect to find a variety of protein-packed entreés, pasta dishes, and a handful of hearty appetizers to choose from.

While you’re waiting for a table, you can grab one of the restaurant’s signature cocktails at the bar. I ordered a fruity concoction made with stone fruit vodka, which was the sweet, boozy kick I needed.

Book a reservation at Kindred Spirits here.

The Ridge Inn

For a classic diner experience in Hocking Hills, there’s no place better than The Ridge Inn. It offers home cooking and casual dining, which is exactly the kind of meal you’ll need in between exploring the great outdoors. With menu items like pork roast with mashed potatoes, roast beef, grilled ham and cheese sandwiches, and homegrown fried apples, you’re sure to feel full and satisfied by the end of your meal (if you can even finish it).

On weekends, The Ridge Inn also offers special menu items. Be sure to dine in on a Friday for the freshly-made glazed doughnuts. Trust me, you won’t regret it. Wash down your doughy treats by heading across the street to the Laurelville Fruit Farm, which is a family-owned business that sells homemade frozen apple cider from a third-generation orchard.

Follow The Ridge Inn on Facebook to stay updated on the seasonal hours and house specials here.

PART III – Where to Drink

Hocking Hills Winery

It’s not likely that you’ll find all-night ragers or clubs in Hocking Hills, but there are still plenty of places to get your booze on. The Hocking Hills Winery is a good place to start. The venue feels more upscale than the other casual diners in town thanks to the twinkling lights and nearby vineyards, so it’s ideal for a weekend night out. The winery offers a couple of tasting options (either four or six tastes) or wine by the glass or bottle.

If you go on a Friday or Saturday night, you’ll probably get your wine served with a side of live music. The local band, laidback scene, and, of course, the flowing wine make Hocking Hills Winery the ultimate drinking spot in town.

View the Hocking Hills Winery menu here.

Hocking Hills Moonshine Distillery

If you’re looking for something stronger than wine, make your way over to the Hocking Hills Moonshine Distillery. Located in the heart of town, the distillery offers tastings and tours of the property where you can learn the history behind the corn liquor and how it’s made from start to finish. The tour will show you the entire process, from the mashing to distillation to the final filtering process.

For the tasting, you can try four different flavors of Hocking Hills Moonshine. My favorite was the Granny Apple, mostly because the sweet syrupy twist helped soothe the intense burn of the ultra-hard alcohol. The moonshine recipes vary from the original 80-proof to 120-proof, so it’s safe to say you’re going to be feeling good by the time you leave. If one of the many available flavors particularly piques your interest, you can purchase a full bottle of moonshine for yourself.

Learn more about Hocking Hills Moonshine Distillery here.

Le Petit Chevalier Winery

If you’re traveling with someone special and want a more romantic setting, the Le Petit Chevalier Winery is your best bet in Hocking Hills. Sitting atop a hill that overlooks sweeping country views (including sheep roaming through the property’s vines), the family-owned winery and vineyard feature estate-grown wine bottled on-site. You can taste the diverse wine selection while you munch on charcuterie snacks and soak in the calm countryside scenery. I’m always on the lookout for something on the sweeter side, so I was inclined to try the variety of fruit wines available. The blueberry, strawberry, and apple flavors created a subtly sugary yet tart take to each sip.

If you want to enjoy the property to the fullest, you can even choose to stay at Le Petit Chevalier Winery. The owners turned the top floor of the winery’s central building into an Airbnb that’s just as inviting and romantic as the rest of the experience.

Reserve a tasting at Le Petit Chevalier Winery or book your stay here.

PART IV — Where to Stay

Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls

If you’d prefer to embrace the wilderness from your nightly lodging, book a stay at Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls. The green-certified bed and breakfast is immersed in the woods and helps connect you to the wilderness of the state park. Accommodation options include a cabin, yurt, or a “geodome” that makes you feel like you’re one with the woods. I stayed in a cabin, and, just like pretty much everything else in Hocking Hills, it offered the homiest environment. The personal outdoor decks made for nature watching, the rocking chairs, rustic decor, and board games were like something you’d find at your grandma’s house. The sign-in book filled with guests’ personal stories and signatures was an especially heartwarming touch.

The giant bathtub in the center of the cabin’s main room was easily the most enticing part of it all. The tub comes complete with cozy robes to dry off in, essential oils, and yes, massaging jets. It was glorious and the perfect way to wind down after a long day of adventuring, drinking, and eating my way through Hocking Hills. If you want to take your relaxation a step further, you can take advantage of the property’s spa by getting a salt scrub and mud wrap, massage, or facial.

Book a cabin, yurt, or geodome at Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls here.

Glenlaurel Inn & Cottages

Glenlaurel Inn & Cottages is the kind of place that makes you feel like you’re in another country without actually needing to renew your passport. The Scottish-themed inn is meant to transport you to the elegance and romance of the Highlands of the U.K. It’s where luxury meets peacefulness and nature.

The property sits on a 140-acre estate with hiking trails and waterfalls. You’re able to explore the Hocking Hills woodlands within just a few short steps from your cottage, hotel room, suite, or croft. If you really want to embrace the Scottish culture of Glenlaurel, you can even play a game of Scottish Links Golf on the property’s course, which reflects the links-style courses built as far back as 400 years in the British Isles.

Guests can indulge in gourmet breakfasts, as well as a nightly seven-course freshly prepared candlelit dinner. The menu changes daily, and the in-house head chef prepares every meal with high-quality, seasonal ingredients. And let me tell you, this place is classy. The dining area’s ambiance is elevated with traditional bagpipe music, a steakhouse-worthy dress code, and poetry read aloud by the waiter before serving your meal.

If you want to live like you’re in Scotland for a weekend, book a stay at Glenlaurel Inn & Cottages here.

PART V — Where to Chill

Hocking Hills Sauna Pods

As much as I love adventure, sometimes it’s nice just to chill out. In Hocking Hills, you can do just that while still admiring the outdoors. Detoxify your system and sweat out last night’s wine tasting by sitting in the Hocking Hills Sauna Pods. The barrel-shaped cedar saunas are propped up on stilts with a floor-to-ceiling fish-eye window giving you a view of the forest. You can play your own music on the pod’s Bluetooth speaker and bask in the built-in mood lighting while you let the high temperatures and dry heat zen you out. Ahh, I’m feeling more relaxed just thinking about it. The sauna pods fit up to four people, and you can reserve them for one hour, two hours, or for a full day so you can come and go as you please.

Reserve your pod here.

Hocking Hills Serenity Salt Cave

Avid crystal users and sage burners will love the Hocking Hills Serenity Salt Cave, a wellness studio that immerses you in a room full of powerful salt from the Himalayas. This is otherwise known as halotherapy, which is thought to provide a variety of healing benefits to the body through its calming, detoxifying effects. Here’s how it works: you sit in the salt cave for 45 minutes while lounging back in a zero gravity chair and listening to soothing music. Does it actually work? Who knows. But it was relaxing, to say the least — and yes, I bought a Himalayan salt lamp to bring home with me.

Book a halotherapy session at Hocking Hills Serenity Salt Cave here.

Since the Astroworld Festival tragedy, Travis Scott has shared a couple of statements here and there, but now, he has given his first interview since the festival.

In a 50-minute conversation with Charlamagne The God, Scott spoke about how he’s been feeling lately, saying:

“I’ve been on different types of emotions, you know? An emotional rollercoaster, I mean. It gets so hard because, you know, I always feel connected with my fans. I went through something and I feel like fans went through something and people’s parents went through something, and it really hurts. It hurts the community, it hurts the city. There’s been a lot of thoughts, a lot of feelings, a lot of grieving, and just trying to wrap my head around it. And really just wanting to be there and wishing you could just hold everyone, kind of just heal them, talk to them, have conversations. It really just hurts, man.”

Charlamagne then asked Scott was his intention for the interview was and Scott responded, “I don’t personally have an intention, I just feel like something happened and I feel like it’s just… I needed a way to kinda like communicate, you know? One, families are grieving. There’s fans that experienced something, there’s fans that came to the show. I’ve always been that person to always see things through with the people that share the experiences with me. […] I’ve been trying to just really figure things out.”

Watch the full interview above.

Eggnog is deceptively easy to make. It just takes time. And that time commitment causes a lot of people to tap out and make a grocery store run for all their nog needs. If you do make your eggnog at home, you can control everything that goes into it and that’s worth it in our estimation.

Eggnog is pretty simple ingredients-wise: Cream, eggs, nutmeg, salt, sugar, and … that’s about it. The rest is the booze you want to add to the mix. Store-bought versions will have thickeners, dyes, and “natural flavors” added. But let’s get back to the booze. The storebought version will be a little thicker in an unspoken understanding that you’re going to cut it with bourbon, rum, or brandy. But, we’d argue, adding your favorite spirit after the eggnog is made makes it a little too harsh and doesn’t properly layer the spirits into the nog.

That’s why we’re making a big batch of very old-school boozy eggnog below. Our nog has Kentucky bourbon, Cuban rum, and Spanish brandy built right into it. It does need to settle overnight before you dive in, but as the late Tom Petty said, the waiting is the hardest part. Let’s get into it!

Boozy Eggnog

Serves 8 to 10, contains raw eggs.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups whole milk (3.5 percent)
• 2 cups heavy cream (31 percent)
• 1 cup white sugar
• 12 large eggs (whites and yolks separated)
• 1 freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp. ground allspice
• Pinch of salt
• 1 cup bourbon
• 1 cup dark rum
• 1 cup brandy

Let’s talk about eggs. If you’re iffy on drinking raw eggs in a cocktail (every proper whiskey sour has raw egg white), make sure you use pasteurized eggs. If the eggs have been pasteurized, any risk of harmful bacteria should be cooked out without having cooked the egg. Beyond that, the addition of alcohol into the nog will assure that no new bacteria grows in your nog while it sits in the fridge.

The rest is pretty straightforward. I’m using Evan Williams Black Label, Havana Club Especial, and Veterano Brandy. These are good, cheap bottles I have on the shelf. You don’t need to go too crazy with what you’re putting in this or break the bank. The point is to use alcohols you like to drink and you’ll be set. Lastly, all of these alcohols are very vanilla-heavy, meaning you don’t need to add extra vanilla to the mix.

What You’ll Need:

• Large bowls
• Whisk
• Soft spatula
• Stand or hand mixer
• Microplane
• Containers or large bottles
• Measuring cups and spoons

Method:

• First, separate all the egg yolks and whites.
• Add the yolks to a large mixing bowl and whisk with sugar until fully emulsified.
• Whisk in milk, cream, salt, and ground spices then whisk in all the alcohol.
• In another large bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form stiff peaks.
• Fold the egg whites into the base mixture gently with a large rubber spatula.
• Pour the eggnog into waiting containers. Seal and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
• Make sure to stir the containers every day.
• Pour over ice and dust with more freshly ground nutmeg. Serve.

Bottom Line:

The folding in of the egg whites really makes this super-silky and gives you that velvet mouthfeel you’re looking for a good nog. The nutmeg and allspice add that iconic noggy flavor to the mix and are fully integrated into every sip (the spices don’t all settle to the bottom of the glass).

The booze is definitely there but doesn’t overpower the eggnog-iness of the sip. The creaminess has layers of rich vanilla, mild woody spice, and light fruit lingering in the nog. It’s a delight.

All told, this only really took 30 minutes of labor and then 24 hours of waiting with a stir in between. It was 100 percent worth it but does not last as long as you’d like it to. I’m already planning on my next batch!

The Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t have the best night on Wednesday, losing by 32 at the hands of the Utah Jazz. However, that didn’t stop Anthony Edwards from having another enlightening and entertaining postgame interview.

The second-year star gave a thoughtful answer about his teammate Karl-Anthony Towns needing to be more aggressive instead of inviting double teams, saying it was “disrespectful” that Utah put Bojan Bogdanovic on him constantly as Towns’ primary defender. Edwards wasn’t done there, as he also got asked about Rudy Gobert’s impact as a rim protector, to which he asserted that Kristaps Porzingis is a better rim protector than Gobert and noted that the three-time DPOY doesn’t put any fear in his heart when he attacks the paint.

Edwards wasn’t alone in having some, well, pointed commentary about Gobert after the game, as noted instigator Patrick Beverley also sought to poke the bear a bit more, calling out how Gobert wasn’t guarding Towns for the Jazz and questioning his DPOY credentials if he’s not taking on the toughest matchups each night.

What makes all of this funnier is that these comments are coming after a game the Jazz won by 32. Beverley lists off three guys he guarded on the night who combined for 67 points, which might not be something you would normally puff your chest out about. Edwards comments aren’t quite as inflammatory, but more of the honesty we’ve come to love from the second-year swingman to just note that even he doesn’t know why he isn’t more afraid of Gobert at the rim but stating matter of factly that he’s just not.

This isn’t anything new for Gobert, who is not exactly a beloved figure around the league, and the Jazz as a whole, who despite consistently finishing seasons at or near the top of the West, aren’t discussed as top title contenders. The fix for that, of course, is to do what the Bucks did after finding themselves in a similar position last year and quieting the questions about being a dominant regular season team but a susceptible playoff team by winning a ring. Until then, I guess even teams they dominate are going to come out and poke and prod at their credentials.

The pandemic at this point may be overwhelmingly targeting those who aren’t vaccinated, but don’t think all anti-vaxxers are on the right. There’s plenty on the left. Jordan Klepper — who’s poked that particular bear before, and the bear that’s against masks — decided to broaden his scope, in turn showing that the movement to not get safe and effective and free protection against a highly transmissible virus is bit more diverse than you’d think.

The Daily Show correspondent headed to Southern California, where he found a different breed of vaccine resistors — who, actually, weren’t all that different. Some of them may swear they don’t identify as “anti-vaxxers,” but when asked what they do believe in, some of them arguably make even less sense than their Trumpist variant.

One heavily pierced and tatted gentleman tells Klepper that, like the Red Staters whose politics he likely doesn’t share, he believes in “freedom of choice.” Why? Because mandates are a slipper slope from “Step 1” to “Step 2.” When asked what “Step 2” entails, he admitted he didn’t know but professed to not be a “conspiracy theorist.” He then made curious claims about polio vaccines, saying he’s fine with that mandate because, with polio, “we’ve known what it’s done.” To which Klepper could only reply, “We don’t know what COVID’s done?”

Wild theories fly left and right in the always sunny progressive paradise. There’s the guy who claims vaccines are all part of Bill Gates’ plan to wipe out a billion people for population control. There’s a woman who claims, mysteriously, that the vaccines are “snapping the DNA in half.” Multiple people sing the praises of staying healthy, all but repeating claims made by far right commentator Dennis Prager, who, after testing positive and probably coming very close to death, bragged about catching the virus on purpose.

And don’t think ahistorical and offensive comparisons to Nazi Germany are only regulated to Marjorie Taylor Greene. One progressive-minded woman, a native of Germany and health fanatic, claims “history is repeating itself” with vaccine cards. “‘Where are your papers? Where are your papers?’ It’s very similar to the Hitler times,” she asserted.

“So Jewish people are fleeing Poland because they can’t get into gyms?” Klepper responded.

You can watch Klepper talk to SoCal anti-vaxxers in the video above, and weep.

(Via The Daily Beast)

The Minnesota Timberwolves have, at times, looked like a team poised to make a leap into playoff contention this season. Led by Karl-Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards, and D’Angelo Russell (currently out with an ankle injury), the young Wolves have some terrific individual offensive weapons and their defense has come together in a way few anticipated prior to the season.

However, there are nights like Wednesday against the Jazz where Minnesota is too easily bothered by defensive pressure from opponents, leading to outcomes like a 136-104 loss to drop them to 11-14 on the season. Against the Jazz, Towns had 22 points, seven rebounds, and five assists on 7-of-11 shooting, a solid stat line but one that also highlights one of the issues Minnesota can run into. When teams send doubles at Towns, he is a willing passer, but the Wolves are a team that needs him taking more than 11 shots in a game, particularly if Russell isn’t on the floor.

After the loss, second-year star Anthony Edwards explained the message he tried to send to Towns at halftime, which was to stop waiting for teams to send the double and attack a mismatch like Bojan Bogdanovic quicker.

“I told KAT the best way to beat it, you gotta go quick. I told him at halftime, you waitin on the double. You tellin them yeah come double me. Now you the best player on the floor, they takin you out of the game. Then when the double you, they not rotatin, they stayin with me and making everybody else beat you. So I just told him, like, you gotta go quick. I told him this, you watch Joel Embiid, you have to double Joel Embiid — there’s nobody in the league that can guard him — so he goes quick. You can’t double him cause he catches and goes quick. So I told KAT, you catch the ball and you holdin it like you waitin for the double. Tellin them come double me instead of just catching and going. They can’t guard you. It’s disrespectful for them to put No. 44 on you. That’s disrespectful. He know. He know he gotta kill all of them. He’s the best player on the floor every night.”

It’s something that isn’t a new request of Towns, who teammates and coaches have often wanted to be more assertive and try to dominate, but this is also the most supportive way to make that argument — the opposite of the Jimmy Butler method, if you will. Edwards isn’t challenging KAT’s manhood or will to win or anything like that, he’s simply trying to gas him up by saying you’re the best player on the floor, go dominate. Edwards is right that putting Bogdanovic on Towns shouldn’t be a viable defensive gameplan for a team, and it’s incumbent on KAT to attack that mismatch until the other team changes strategy, rather than letting that work. With that message now coming from a place of positivity, hopefully for Minnesota it will be received as such and lead to an even better version of Towns, which would be rather scary for the rest of the league.

Last week, Polo G breathed new life into his third album Hall Of Fame by releasing its deluxe edition, Hall Of Fame 2.0, which added 14 new songs to the project’s original’s 20. Today, Polo G returns with a video for one of the new additions, “Fortnight.” It finds him relishing in all the lavish aspects of his life, beginning with him purchasing a brand new Lamborghini with cash, then bringing it to his mansion to show off a boatload of money, all while Polo and his friend flex their rich statuses.

Polo G began the campaign for Hall Of Fame 2.0 with the single “Bad Man (Smooth Criminal),” and its accompanying video, before dropping off the reissue, which boasts features from Lil Baby, Moneybagg Yo, Yungliv, NLE Choppa, and Lil Tjay. The new cast joined artists like Young Thug, Roddy Ricch, Lil Durk, Nicki Minaj, and more, who appeared on the album’s original version. Shortly after he released the deluxe, Polo dropped off a video for “Young N Dumb,” a somber affair in which he honored the friends he’s lost.

You can watch the video for “Fortnight” above.

Hall Of Fame 2.0 is out now via Columbia Records. Get it here.

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

As the dust settles after the Capitol siege of Jan. 6, one perpetrator stood out more than most. He was Jacob Chansley, aka Jake Angeli, aka QAnon Shaman, the one wandering around shirtless with horns and a painted face, howling inside the chamber like an angry minotaur. But even 11 months later, we’re still learning about new eccentric members of this motley crew. There’s the “influencer” who bragged that she wouldn’t be imprisoned because she’s “white.” (She was sentenced to 60 days.) There’s the guy who was rounded up while in a touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar.

Then there’s this guy. As per Raw Story, federal officials revealed that one of the MAGA rioters that day posted videos of himself invading the premises, even bragging that he was doing so while knocking back some brewskis.

His name is Thomas Paul Conover, and he’s a Texas resident who strolled into the Capitol building after it was breached and took pictures of himself doing, among other things, brandishing an empty Coors Light.

In one video, he suggested that the violent mob, who assaulted Capitol police and whose exploits led to five deaths, was more peaceful than Black Lives Matter protesters. After all, they weren’t “spray painting sh*t or burning sh*t down.”

In another, taken after he left the premises, he told viewers, “I don’t always storm the Capitol of the United States of America, but when I do I prefer Coors Light.”

Among Conover’s charges are, as per Raw Story, “knowingly entering or remaining in any restricted building or grounds without lawful authority to do and with knowingly, and with intent to impede or disrupt the orderly conduct of Government business or official functions, engaging in disorderly or disruptive conduct.”

Alas, there’s no evidence that Conover actually pounded Coors while inside the Capitol. And all this for a guy who hates people who drink beer.

(Via Raw Story)

The Washington Wizards were one of the NBA’s hottest teams to open the season, but have cooled off of late, losing their last three and six of their last 10 entering Wednesday night’s road trip to Detroit.

The Pistons, holding the worst record in the East, figured to be a great chance to get right, which seemed much needed for a team that has seen the rosy vibes from early in the season fade with chatter, once again, turning to the future of the franchise’s superstar, Bradley Beal. Wednesday’s game in Detroit didn’t prove to be a walk for the Wizards, who fell behind early and had to storm back in the third quarter, only to see the Pistons force overtime, but they did get a win thanks to some heroics from Kyle Kuzma.

For the second time this season, Kuzma, who had 26 points to lead the Wizards in scoring on the night, found himself with the ball in the corner as the clock worked towards 0 and buried a game-winning three.

While Washington was certainly expected to win this game, for a team that’s been on a skid, it’s a big bucket and important outcome to get themselves back in the win column for a night, pushing them to 15-11 on the season. Washington needed to see something positive happen as they have a very difficult schedule coming up, with the Jazz coming to Washington before they embark on a six-game road trip starting out West.