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The Washington Wizards nearly erased an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets, coming up one point shy in a 119-118 loss, which naturally means that any lost possession in the fourth quarter was incredibly costly.

For a lot of Wizards fans, one particularly play will stand out as the reason they lost when they had a possession stolen from them by Nets assistant coach David Vanterpool, who lost his mind and reached out to deflect a pass from Spencer Dinwiddie to Kyle Kuzma, leading to a Kessler Edwards steal with 5:42 to play and the Nets up 109-103, and somehow Brooklyn got away with it.

It is really incredible, especially considering how close one of the referees is to the play and misses Vanterpool stick his hand out onto the court and deflect the ball away from Kuzma, who can’t believe it just happened and that no one else apparently saw it. Edwards retrieves the ball and the Wizards had to retreat on defense despite it, at minimum, needing to be their ball side out and, quite possibly, that earning the Nets bench a technical foul and the Wizards getting a free throw out of it. Kuzma commits a foul to stop play and yell at the ref, understandably furious about what just happened.

While it’s impossible to pin a loss on one play, this happening in the fourth quarter of a one-point loss is truly stunning and Washington fans are rightfully furious. It’ll be interesting to see how the league handles this because one would think a fine has to be on the way for Vanterpool, who immediately knew he’d done something very wrong as he spun away to the bench.

On Monday, New York magazine published a profile of Joss Whedon, the fallen TV and movie maven, who has been accused of all manner of abuse from several former colleagues. Among them was Charisma Carpenter, who played Cordelia Chase on both Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the show that made Whedon’s name, and its spinoff Angel. She alleged that he “created hostile and toxic work environments,” and often singled her out. In the profile, Whedon vaguely admitted to some accusations and denied others. And Carpenter, like others, isn’t having it.

Early last year, Carpenter opened up about her history with Whedon, claiming that he started emotionally manipulating her after she became pregnant during Angel’s run, at one point called her “fat,” and fired her the season after she gave birth. Whedon addressed the allegations, saying only that he was “not mannerly” but denying that he’d called her “fat.”

The profile — in which he sharply pushed back against Ray Fisher, the Justice League actor who accused him of different forms of abuse and who dramatically cut down his role as Cyborg for the initial finished product — did not sit well with Carpenter.

In an Instagram post that began with the hashtag “#IStandWithRayFisher,” Carpenter called Whedon a ““tyrannical narcissistic boss who is still unable to be accountable and just apologize.”

Fisher was also displeased with what Whedon said in the piece, including calling him a “bad actors in both senses.” In a Twitter post that began with him showing solidarity with Carpenter, Fisher slammed both “the influence of a White male shadow puppeteer,” as well as the New York reporter who printed a wild conspiracy from Whedon defenders in which original Justice League director Zack Snyder “tricked” Fisher into thinking Whedon was racist. Fisher called that “nonsense.”

Early in the New York profile, Whedon admits that he’s “terrified” of “every word that comes out of my mouth.” But clearly he should have been even more scared of what was on his mind.

(Via Deadline)

The Batman himself Robert Pattinson has been cast in new film from director Bong Joon-Ho. This will be the director’s first film since his mega hit Parasite, which won numerous accolades after its release in 2019. Based on the upcoming novel Mickey7 by Edward Ashton, the currently untitled movie will be a sci-fi thriller set on a frozen ice world called Nifheim, which is becoming unsuitable for humans.

The novel, which will be released on February 15th, focuses on Mickey7, a clone known as an “expendable,” which is basically a disposable human, who refuses to let another clone work in his place after he is presumed dead. It’s unclear if Pattinson will play the titular clone character, but one can only hope that audience will see several clones of Pattinson roaming around an ice planet. St. Martin Press, who is publishing the novel, describes the story as The Martian meets Dark Matter.

This will be Bong Joon-Ho’s eighth feature film and his first to be distributed by Warner Bros. The director took home numerous awards for Parasite in 2020, including Best Director, Best Picture, and Best Original Screenplay, in addition to other prestigious accolades. Similarly, Pattinson has eleven MTV Movie Awards for his portrayal of Edward Cullen in the Twilight series.

The Miami Heat entered Wednesday night with a chance to swipe the No. 1 spot in the East all by themselves with a win over a scuffling Portland team and a loss by the Bulls against Cleveland.

While mid-January standings aren’t exactly the most important thing in the world, it would be an impressive feat for a Heat team that spent much of December weathering some significant injury absences, along the COVID ins and outs the entire league was dealing with. Now with Bam Adebayo back, the Heat are nearing full strength as they enter the second half of the season — although Kyle Lowry missed the Blazers game for personal reasons.

Already without Lowry, Miami saw its second backcourt star leave the game early when Jimmy Butler got tossed for two technical fouls in succession by two different referees in about 3 seconds of real time.

The first one is absolutely earned, but it certainly looks as though Butler was turning away from the refs and getting the last of his frustration out when the second official stepped in and hit him with a second. It almost looked like the first ref gave the second a look like “don’t do that I just gave him one,” but at that point the second T had been given and Butler was tossed, making Miami’s task all the more difficult for the remainder of the night.

Gunna’s latest album, DS4EVER, is an example of simple yet extremely successful marketing. Since the rapper began promoting the new album, he’s used the slogan “Pushin P” and the blue letter “P” emoji to promote it. The phrase “Pushin P” has varying definitions, as Gunna has often explained. Fans have taken a liking to the ad campaign, which was boosted by the song of the same title from DS4EVER, which features Future and Young Thug.

Fans of the phrase include IHOP, who showed it some love on Wednesday by tweeting, “We’re always pushing pancakes,” with the “P” in pancakes being the blue letter “P” emoji. Gunna quoted the tweet and wrote, “IHOP Pushin P,” with a pair of emojis. But he didn’t stop there. The rapper also posted a screenshot of IHOP’s tweet on Instagram and tagged the company, who reposted it and wrote, “With all this syrup, it’s drip season here at IHOP, too,” with the “P” and pancakes emojis.

DSEVER4 surprised many by debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, making for his second chart-topping album.

You can view the Twitter and Instagram exchanges between Gunna and IHOP above.

DS4EVER is out now via 300 Entertainment / Atlantic. Stream it here.

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Last fall, few went to go see Ridley Scott’s The Last Duel. But a lot of people went to go see Ridley Scott’s House of Gucci, even though it wasn’t one of those superhero movies the director so despises. And why not? It had Jared Leto delivering both the film’s hammiest performance and the most accurate Italian accent. And it had Lady Gaga, who got so into the role of duplicitous Patrizia Reggiani that she thought the woman she was playing sicced “large swarms of flies” after her.

Now we’re learning more about scenes that were cut from a movie that’s already 12 minutes longer than Goodfellas. During a panel discussion, one person had a question for Salma Hayek, who plays hack fortune teller Giuseppina “Pina” Auriemma, about her time working with Gaga. Hayek said the two had a “delicious relationship,” and she apologized that people “didn’t get to see all of the scenes” that wound up being eliminated.

Gaga interjected, saying that the two characters “developed a sexual relationship.” It was something the two basically improvised. “This is a testament to [Scott] as a director because he allowed us to go there, and I remember being on set with Salma and going, ‘So after Maurizio [Adam Driver’s character, whom Patrizia has whacked] dies, maybe it gets hot?’ And she was like, ‘What are you talking about?’”

“You think she’s kidding,” Hayek added.

Gaga wasn’t sure if those scenes would ever see the light of day, saying, “Director’s cut, who knows.”

So there you have it. Not only can Ridley Scott, who’s 84, film two incredibly long movies back-to-back, one of them during a pandemic, but he’ll keep shooting scenes that may never make the final cut, just because his actors think it may be fun.

(Via IndieWire)

Over the last several decades, self-avowed good businessman Donald Trump has declared bankruptcy no less than four times. But in that time he’s been able to avoid any serious legal trouble. That might end soon. As per ABC News, the investigation into the Trump Organization by New York Attorney General Letitia James may still be underway, but they’ve already found plenty of damning evidence.

“Thus far in our investigation, we have uncovered significant evidence that suggests Donald J. Trump and the Trump Organization falsely and fraudulently valued multiple assets and misrepresented those values to financial institutions for economic benefit,” James said in a statement released Tuesday night.

There are still three people James and team need to speak with: Donald J. Trump, Donald Trump, Jr., and Ivanka Trump. All three have already been subpoenaed, but, predictably, they have yet to respond. Said James: “The Trumps must comply with our lawful subpoenas for documents and testimony because no one in this country can pick and choose if and how the law applies to them.”

Investigators have been reviewing whether the Trump Organization employed fraudulent or misleading valuations of their holds so as to reap a bevy of economic benefits, ranging from loans, insurance coverage, and tax deductions. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is conducting their own parallel investigation, which has already led to its chief financial officer receiving criminal charges.

The Trumps have inevitably denounced the investigation in the usual Trumpian ways. James has accused them of using “delay tactics and litigation in an attempt to thwart a legitimate investigation into its financial dealings.”

There is one member of the Trump family who’s cooperated with James’ investigation, which began in 2019: Eric Trump. But he wasn’t all that helpful. Over a six hour sit-down, Trump pled the fifth amendment a surely Guinness-breaking 500 times. Just another sure-fire sign that someone is definitely innocent.

Last year, Richmond, Virginia rapper Fly Anakin delivered three projects. He kicked things off with the EP Smokebreak alongside Pink Siifu. Then followed a deluxe edition of his 2020 release FlySiifu’s, which also featured work with Pink Siifu. Finally, he released the seven-track EP Pixote. With a new year ahead of him, Anakin is back in action with new music and an exciting announcement.

On March 11, Anakin will release his debut album Frank and today he shared its first single, “No Dough,” which finds him rapping for a little under two minutes about the importance of keeping a steady income, all with production from Madlib. Frank, which Anakin joked is his “fourth debut album,” will arrive with 17 songs and contributions from Henny L.O., Pink Siifu, Billz Egypt, Nickelus F, and Big Kahuna OG.

You can view the artwork for Frank above and its tracklist below.

01. “Love Song” (Come Back)
02. “Dontbeafraid” Feat. Henny L.O.
03. “Sean Price”
04. “Underdog Theme”
05. “Kenneth Cole Collections” (Skit)
06. “WaxPoetic”
07. “Black Be The Source” Feat. Pink Siifu and Billz Egypt
08. “Ghost” Feat. Nickelus F
09. “Class Clown (Interlude)”
10. “Bread (Skit)”
11. “No Dough”
12. “Grammy Snubnose”
13. “Bad Business (Killswitch)”
14. “Poisonous Primates”
15. “Fly Away (Skit)”
16. “Telepathic” Feat. Big Kahuna OG
17. “Bag Man”

Frank is out 3/11 via Lex Records. You can pre-order it on Bandcamp here.

Here at Upworthy, we cherish our loved ones and although Valentine’s is not all about gifts, if you are looking to buy a special gift for a special someone, then you came to the right place! We have curated a list of our personal favorites from our store, Upworthy Market, where you can feel good about your shopping because every dollar you spend directly supports local artisans who craft their own products. In this gift guide, you’ll find all products have special thought, hand-made with love and they are all under $30 to help you stay within a budget.

1. Heart-Shaped Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Crafted of sterling silver with a high-polish finish, two simple hearts adorn the ears with beauty. Wadarat Supasirisuk presents this pair of stud earrings, crafted by local artisans from Thailand.

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2. Romantic Wood Sculpture

Voluptuous curves circle and meld in a fervent kiss that forms a single heart. In this elegant abstract sculpture, the harmony between lovers is manifest as their figures curl together in utter bliss. This exquisite statuette from Made Wirata is a celebration of couples.

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3. Blue-Green Calcite and Brass Double Stand Beaded Bracelet

This double strand bracelet features cylindrical blue-green beads accented with brass. Handcrafted by Tiraphan Hasub of Thailand, this bracelet is a lovely pop of color accessory.

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4. Silver Heart Pendant Necklace

A length of elegant black cord is centered by a pendant of silver by Karen hill tribe silversmiths, crafted in the shape of a heart with a small hole in it. Thai artisan Srimuang designs and crafts this striking necklace.

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5. Green and Black Onyx Hand-braided Shambhala-style Bracelet

Rituu honors Buddhist meditation practices with the design of this Shambhala-style bracelet. Meaning ‘bliss’ in Sanskrit, the Shambhala-style bracelet symbolizes tranquility, peace and happiness – the oneness of all. Rituu expertly knots the cotton bracelet by hand with macramé techniques and crowns it with black and enhanced onyx, believed to protect against negativity.

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6. Sterling Silver Dreamcatcher Earrings

Two circular dream catchers are crafted of sterling silver, with elegant wire work and feathers with a combination finish hanging just below. Featuring petite blue stones of resin within their webs, these dangle earrings from Thailand are presented by Pichaya.

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7. Sterling Silver and Turquoise Cocktail Ring

A single stone of blue composite turquoise rests atop this cocktail ring, presented by India’s Aparna. The stone is surrounded by rope and swirl motifs on a sterling silver band for a look that attunes its wearer with the wisdom of the universe.

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8. Artisan Crafted Sterling Silver Heart Anklet

Crafted by hand, this anklet features a single heart charm with brushed satin textures. Jantana in Thailand works in sterling silver to handcraft a design for the modern romantic.

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9. Handcrafted Sterling Silver Love Stud Earrings

Handcrafted from sterling silver, these delightful stud earrings are designed by artisan Lalana of Thailand. Each earring is fashioned into the word ‘love’ for a modern and charming design.

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10. Heart Motif Sterling Silver Link Bracelet

Crafted of sterling silver, petite heart-shaped links circle the wrist with lots of love. Working with local artisans, Thailand’s Aoy presents this dainty bracelet.

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11. Men’s Howlite and Leather Pendant Necklace

Oceanic charm defines this men’s pendant necklace from Thai artisan Chaloemphon. The pendant is crafted from rich blue leather and howlite, suspended from an adjustable cord of faux suede. Beads of raintree wood complement the design.

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12. Brushed Silver Heart Earrings

Crafted by hand of sterling silver, these delightful button earrings depict a heart. Jantana depicts the heart as both an individual stud as well as a cutout motif within a circle that evokes the moon.

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13. Artisan Crafted Woven Black Alpaca Blend Scarf

Celinda Jaco selects a cozy blend of Andean alpaca for this handsome men’s scarf. Classic in style, it features fine stripes of white and gunmetal grey woven through the midnight-black textile. Hand-tied fringe completes a distinguished design.

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14. Sterling Silver Heart Elephant Earrings

Elephants are caught within hearts shaped by their own trunks in the modern design of these earrings. Resplendent with a brushed satin finish, these sterling silver earrings are crafted by Jantana in Thailand.

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Parenting can seem a lot like parroting. You repeat the same demands over and over again. “Get in the car,” “Put on your shoes,” “Stop putting your finger in the light socket “ … the list goes on and on. As parents, we don’t want to sound like a nag; we’d like them to listen for the first time, but sometimes it seems impossible. No parent is perfect nor any child, so the struggle continues.

Just imagine a blissful morning where you only have to say the following phrases just once:

“Wake up.”

“Put on your clothes.”

“Finish your breakfast.”

Brush your teeth.”

“Grab your backpack.”

“Get in the car.”

Or, even better, would be never having to say them in the first place. This will never happen for 99% of all parents, but the good news is that you’re not alone.

Adam Rittenberg Senior Writer for college football at ESPN asked his followers what they have to tell their kids incessantly and he got back a list that every parent will understand.

Curious about the most recited phrases for other parents with young kids. Mine is easily: “Put your shoes on.”nnIt goes unanswered at least 10 times per day.

— Adam Rittenberg (@Adam Rittenberg)
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Number one repeated phrase out of my mouth to my kids “Please don’t…” of which they promptly do.

— Bobby Means (@itsbmeansyall) January 19, 2022

“Get away from my face” has to be #1 for my wife and I.

Our 3-year-old is still very clingy. We’re working on it.

— Gruff Sparty (@GruffSparty_) January 19, 2022

“Leave your sister alone” or “I am going to count to 3” are the two leaders here right now. Those are just directed at the 3 year old.

— Jay Haskovec (@jayhutch40) January 19, 2022

Put your shoes away, put your dishes away, and throw that away

— OK_Braintrust (@OK_Braintrust) January 19, 2022

“Sit down while you eat” and “leave your brother/sister alone” find the repeat button in our household all day

— Andrew McCleary (@cfp4_us) January 19, 2022

When we are trying to leave the house for any reason, I have to say “get in the car” at least 10 times before the entire family actually gets in the car.

— Chad Osler (@oslercpa) January 19, 2022

“Get up! We’re going to be late” …to my middle schooler.

— Dustin Jay (@CanIGoCamping) January 19, 2022

“Put your clothes on” on average 3 times before it’s done

— DamirSD (@dspot23) January 19, 2022

Mine is “Why would you do that?”

— Dave Nemeth (@dnemeth11) January 19, 2022

“Use your inside voice”!

— Caned (@MrCaned5150) January 19, 2022

Better than mine. “Where are your shoes?”

— Elia Powers (@EliaPowers) January 19, 2022

So how do we get our children to listen the first time? Is it even possible? Erica Reischer Ph.D. has some tips in Psychology Today that can help parents get on the right track. One of the most important is to make sure to cultivate the habit of paying attention.

“Because if you tend to ask again and again (and again), and then either give up and do it yourself—or resort to yelling—you may be unintentionally teaching your kids that you can be ignored until you either give up (you didn’t really mean it) or you yell (now you mean it),” Reischer writes.

She also said to be sure to let them know the consequences of not listening.

“Fair warning is critical because if children know in advance what the consequences will be for breaking a rule or ignoring a request, then they are making a choice about their behavior: whether they are going to follow the rule, or break the rule and bear the consequences. There are no surprises,” Reischer says.

It’s also important that parents follow through with any threats or else they will have no teeth. If you count to three to get the child to listen and after finishing the count there aren’t any consequences, they’ll eventually stop listening. But if you follow through every time, they will start paying attention very quickly.

There’s another great piece of parenting advice that seems to apply to just about every situation, “What you permit, you teach.” Wherever behaviors we allow our children to do, whether we like them or not, we reinforce.

Parenting is tough, but as the tweet thread above shows, we’re not in it alone. Parents from all walks of life have the same struggles because every kid seems to be blessed with the miracle of selective hearing. Unless, of course, you ask if they want ice cream, then they’re all ears.