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The Boys recently crushed souls with a jam-packed season finale, and now, the audience awaits the second season of Gen V along with word of whether Cate and Sam will head back from the main series to resume being the “Guardians of Godolkin.” A fifth season of The Boys will follow to tie up the Homelander-Butcher rivalry, and that isn’t all that Eric Kripke (as based upon Garth Ennis) and the writers’ rooms wrote. Another spin off has been greenlit by Amazon.

This isn’t in reference to the reported The Boys: Mexico spin off (supposedly starring Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna) but a completely different show that will feature Soldier Boy and Stormfront. Of course, the latter died after being burnt to a crisp in The Boys second-season finale, and the former resurfaced (in stasis) in the fourth-season finale. And unlike with the Mexico spin off, which Kripke recently revealed is actually “a while away” from an official greenlight, the two early Vought Supes’ spin off — called Vought Rising — is fully on the way as a prequel.

Soldier Boy himself, Jensen Ackles, made the announcement on Friday at San Diego Comic-Con, via Entertainment Weekly:

Ackles teased that the new series “will be a lurid pulp prequel set in New York City at the dawn of the ‘50s about the humble beginnings of the Vought Corporation.”

Ackles will be joined by another former star of The Boys: Aya Cash, who will be reprising her role as Stormfront in the series. Although Stormfront was initially presented as a new member of the Seven, she was actually a long-lived Nazi and the very first subject of Frederick Vought’s superpower serum Compound V. So it makes sense that she would be a factor in this new ‘50s-set series

Additionally, Soldier Boy, who also made a Gen V cameo, will apparently wake up in The Boys‘ final season, so now, we can wonder whether he will be the Supe to kill Homelander. His resurgence will be music to Supernatural fans’ ears, since it’s likely that Jeffrey Dean Morgan will still be visible as Joe Kessler/Butcher’s Devil Inside, and they can have a perpetual reunion party with Kripke.

Aya Cash, as well, was pumped. She surfaced in a video clip for the SDCC audience to declare, “We’ve got everything from Judy Garland to Joe McCarthy. How? I don’t know, I didn’t write it. But I have read it, and it’s really really good.” And very intriguing.

(Via EW)

Being an Xennial is like being everywhere and nowhere at the same time. This group of people are too young to be Gen X but feel too old to be millennials. They’re designated as a microgeneration, though they’re constantly lumped in with millennials, hence how they got the name “Xennial.” But it’s this distinct characteristic that has resulted in Xennials having the some of the most eclectic music tastes out there.

Nick Harrison posted a video on social media showing what it’s like to road trip with an Xennial and it’s an entire vibe. The man starts the video in the car off strong jamming to “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. The music quickly changes to “The Next Episode” by Dr. Dre causing Harrison to switch up his dance moves.

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It’s a cornucopia of songs that make up multiple generations of popular music and as an Xennial, he’s grooving to them all, calling himself “polyjamorous.” He’s not alone either. The comments are full of people that knew every word, agreeing that road tripping with an Xennial is a unique experience that includes lots of seat dancing and fun.

“YESSS!!! I also love Doja Cat and Harry Styles. I’ve said Xennials have the most rich and diverse exposure and taste in music in all of history!! I stand on that! We are unlike any other gen,” someone says.

“And this is why my child has superior taste in music,” another writes.

“Xennial here. Literally all of these are in my main playlist. lol,” one person laughs at the realization.

“4010% correct. I’m pretty sure I have a playlist with every single one of these songs on it,” another person admits.

“These are all on my ‘road trip’ mix. Constantly updated and perpetually giving whiplash,” a commenter shares along with the universal sign for rock-and-roll.

The Xennials are living their best life through Harrison’s road trip playlist with many of them asking him to share his playlist so they can easily download it. Guaranteed most of the people watching his video had “Love Shack” by the B-52’s stuck in their heads for the rest of the day. Party on, Nick!

July is almost over, which means that a return to school is just around the corner. That also means that back-to-school shopping has begun.

But what might that look like in other parts of the world? Thanks to the internet, we need not wonder.

Moriah is an American mom who began living in Okinawa, Japan, in January 2024 after her husband got stationed there. She regularly posts videos showing just how different daily life is in her new home, not least of which being her son’s school.

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In a now viral TikTok clip, Moriah shared her son’s latest school supply haul. And let’s just say…it looks a little different than what we normally see in the U.S.

Moriah began her clip by saying that everything cost 65,000 yen, which roughly amounts to $420. That’s a pretty hefty price for just one kid, but wait til you hear what was purchased.

For the first item, prepare to be overwhelmed by cute kid fashion. Moriah showed off an adorable black and white “summer hat,” to match his summer uniform. In winter, he’ll have a different uniform, and a different matching hat. Plus an outside hat…Japan has their hat game down pat.

But wait, there’s more! Moriah’s son also gets a name tag that looks like it was plucked right out of a wholesome anime, which will be pinned onto his uniform each day, in addition to two gym shirts with his name in Japanese sewed onto the front, three pairs of gym shorts, two sets of the blue short overalls, two of the button-up shirts, an art smock and last but not least…a bow tie.

“They wear this during formal events,” Moriah explained.

Of course, the boy needs matching shoes for all these outfits, which are also part of the supply haul. Then his school outfit will be complete with an “itty-bitty” backpack.

And now, we get to the actual supplies.

First up: a pianika, which is a small, portable breath-powered keyboard that’s standard for most Japanese elementary schools.

“All of the kids get these and learn how to play them and then they’ll have a school event where we get to watch and see what they’ve learned,” Moriah explains before playing a couple of notes.

Then there’s the drawing pad, a jump rope, art supplies like scissors, glue pastels, markers and clay, all of which fit into a nifty supply box that’s top also acts as a mold for the clay that they use. There’s even a pouch that holds onto all “communications for the parents.”

Because organization is clearly a priority, Moriah says that she has to label each and all of these supplies. But she luckily has her kid’s name in Japanese on a stamp to make that task a little easier.

And that’s it! At least, for brand-specific school supplies. Moriah said her family would later go out to stores to get things like her son’s lunch mat and water bottle, which could allow for a little more personal flair.

The mom then shared that when she first attempted this three months ago, it felt really “daunting.” But now with a bit more experience under her belt, she’s “actually excited to get everything organized and ready for the start of the school year in September.”

Though Moriah and her family might only be in Japan for 3-6 years (according to her follow-up video), she’ll certainly have racked up quite a few memories while there, in addition to fun videos for us! It’s always cool to see how different cultures navigate life. Granted, even within Japan, different schools are bound to operate differently, but still, this is a prime example of how the internet is a great way to celebrate and explore differences.

To follow along on more of Moriah’s Japan journey, follow her on TikTok and Instagram.

The Miami Dolphins had to figure out Tua Tagovailoa’s future this offseason, as the team’s starting quarterback had the ability to hit free agency at the end of the 2024 NFL season. While it was unclear if the team would make a major financial investment in him, all of those questions went out the window on Friday afternoon, as the Dolphins gave Tagovailoa the largest 4-year deal in NFL history.

According to multiple reports, Miami and Tagovailoa came to terms on a new contract that will pay him $212.4 million, with $167.1 million of that guaranteed.

Tagovailoa is a divisive player among football fans, as he has plenty of limitations as a player, primarily when it comes to arm strength and his ability to make things happen when Miami’s offense is not firing on all cylinders. But when it looks good with Tagovailoa, he’s able to execute the Dolphins’ offense at a high level, as his accuracy and sense of anticipation are his two most impressive traits. Now, with expectations in Miami as high as they’ve been in years, the hope will be that Tagovailoa can remain healthy and get them over the hump to become competitors in the AFC.

During the 2023 campaign, Tagovailoa completed 69.3 percent of his passes for an NFL-best 4,624 yards, 29 touchdowns, and 14 interceptions.

Lady Gaga put on quite the show at the 2024 Olympics opening ceremony in Paris, but you know what it was missing? Pyrotechnics, headless women in a castle, and a boat carrying an opera singer. Enter: Gojira. The group became the first metal band to ever perform during the opening ceremonies. They were chosen because a) they’re French, and b) they put on a sick show.

The band — made up of vocalist Joe Duplantier, drummer Mario Duplantier, lead guitarist Christian Andreu, and bassist Jean-Michel Labadie — played a cover of “Ah! Ca Ira,” a song that was popular during the French Revolution. “It was a very bloody era of French history, so it was very metal,” Joe told The New York Times, adding that the band wanted to represent “the whole metal community on the world stage.” They succeeded — and found a new fan in Kelly Clarkson, who hosted the ceremony. “This is so cool,” she raved.

You can watch the performance below.

According to Forbes, only a select few rock bands — let alone metal bands — have performed during the opening ceremony, including Kiss (2002); Alanis Morisette (2010); and Snow Patrol, The Who, Paul McCartney, and Muse, all in 2012. Could the Super Bowl halftime show be next for Gojira?!

The Boston Celtics are well represented at the Paris Olympics. Despite the fact that Eastern Conference Finals and NBA Finals MVP Jaylen Brown did not make the roster in a rather high-profile snub, Jayson Tatum and Jrue Holiday were both on the initial USA Basketball roster, while Derrick White made the team as an injury replacement after Kawhi Leonard left the team.

Like every other athlete who made their way over to France for the Olympics, White was part of the Opening Ceremony on Friday. This required getting dressed up in the outfits that Ralph Lauren put together for the athletes, and in a video posted to the USA Basketball Instagram account, White got asked a very simple question: do you know how to tie a tie?

“I do,” White said. “I watched JT’s tutorial.”

If you do not know what he is referencing, back when he was 15, Tatum posted a video to YouTube titled TIE A TIE. It is a wonderfully wholesome video, and you can watch it right here.

Earlier this year, the video went viral again as Tatum decided to update his YouTube channel for the first time in years. This time, he created a video where he taught people how to tie a shoe.

When in doubt, twerk it out. This is a lesson Ice Spice learned yesterday (July 25). During a broadcast with popular streamer Kai Cenat, the “Phat Butt” rapper was able to wiggle her way out of his request for her to freestyle for his audience.

While promoting her debut studio album, Y2K, Kai thought it was be a great idea for Ice Spice to show off her lyrical styles to finally but hater to bed. But, Ice Spice had other plans. Instead of obliging with an 8 bar throwaway, Ice Spice delivered her best 8 count twerk off.

“That was my freestyle,” she joked, to which Kai rewarded with a round of applause.

However, users online weren’t as kind to Ice Spice in their responses.

“That’s all the talent she has,” wrote one user.

“I say this is a player that knows her limitations on the court,” penned another.

“Is we complaining, tho,” countered another.

“Sh*t I would rather her do this than to actually freestyle,” chimed another.

“Good strategy from Ice Spice she started dancing she knows she was finna get cooked from that freestyle,” joked another.

On the heels of the controversial 2024 XXL Freshmen Class cypher, Ice Spice might’ve dodged a load of backlash. In fact, Ice Spice seemingly pulled a play from Uproxx cover star Coi Leray’s book. When all else fails, go for what you know.

Or maybe Ice Spice stands by Vince Staples’ rule of thumb as it relates to promotional freestyles during album rollouts?

https://twitter.com/breakfastclubam/status/1543940626940559360

Y2K! is out now via 10K Projects/Capitol Records. Find more information here.

Popeyes‘ new wings might just be Cardi B-approved after she dissed her recent late-night meal on social media. After Cardi shared some harsh criticism of the chicken chain’s new Honey Lemon Pepper flavor, Popeyes took her comments in stride with an official statement sharing appreciation for Cardi’s assessment. However, someone in charge over there took her thoughts seriously and decided to take a proactive strategy, inviting Cardi to the company’s test kitchen to make sure future flavors are Cardi-approved. For her part, Cardi didn’t seem to have any qualms about getting free chicken, enthusiastically agreeing.

“bardi gang, we need your help!” read a tweet from Popeyes’ official account. “legal won’t let us tag her, but since ya girl had some thoughts on our honey lemon pepper wings, we’d love to have her come thru the test kitchen to collab on some wing flavors. y’all do your thing.”

It didn’t take long for Cardi’s fans to alert her to the tweet, nor for her to offer her answer. “Free wings??? Where y’all at? COME PICK ME UP,” she gushed.

Honestly, this is genius marketing — suspiciously good, actually. It certainly appears to have the potential to be very effective in getting gaining interest for future flavors. After all, even if you’re not a huge Cardi fan, if the company can turn around her honest assessments, who wouldn’t be at least a little curious about how they did it? It wouldn’t even be Popeyes’ first collaboration with a rapper; in 2021, Popeyes teamed up with Cardi collaborator Megan Thee Stallion to release “Hottie Sauce” and an anime-inspired merch collection.

Mustard’s new album, Faith Of A Mustard Seed, is out now and its latest video is “Ghetto” featuring Lil Durk and Young Thug. In the video, the California producer gives a tour of his hometown, Los Angeles, while the Atlanta and Chicago natives offer their own fond perspectives on life in the hood. LA landmarks like Leimert Park’s Vision Theatre and Slauson Super Mall make appearances, along with youth dance teams and lowrider car clubs. It’s a loving look at places that so often get overlooked, and that for natives represent the real LA.

In addition to the usual array of superstar guests, Faith Of A Mustard Seed also features the producer’s own rap debut. Guests on the album include Durk, Thug, 42 Dugg, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, BlueBucksClan, Blxst, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai, Future, Kirk Franklin, Lil Yachty, Masego, Quavo, Rob49, Roddy Ricch, Schoolboy Q, Travis Scott, Ty Dolla Sign, and Vince Staples. Young Thug’s appearance means a lot, because the Atlanta mainstay has been incarcerated for the past two years as part of a racketeering case that has become one of Fulton County’s long-running criminal trials ever.

You can watch the video for Mustard’s “Ghetto” with Lil Durk and Young Thug above.

Faith Of A Mustard Seed is out now via 10 Summers Records and Interscope. You can find more information here.

The rumors were true: Lady Gaga sang at the 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony. But, what song did she go with?

What Song Did Lady Gaga Perform At The 2024 Olympics Opening Ceremony?

Gaga sang “Mon Truc En Plumes” (which translates to “My Thing With Feathers”) by French dancer, actress, and singer Renée “Zizi” Jeanmaire. The song was a hit for Jeanmaire in the 1960s, even making some noise among English-speaking audiences: She performed it on The Ed Sullivan Show in 1965. That performance is visually similar to Gaga’s Olympic rendition, albeit more tailored for a TV studio setting, and is how Jeanmaire would perform the song on stage.

Jeanmaire’s began her career in entertainment as a dancer and mostly focused on that throughout her career. She had a couple roles in Hollywood films, though: 1952’s Hans Christian Andersen and 1956’s Anything Goes. Jeanmaire died in Switzerland in 2020, at 96 years old.

After Gaga’s performance, she paid tribute to Jeanmaire on social media, writing in part, “I feel so completely grateful to have been asked to open the Paris @Olympics 2024 this year. I am also humbled to be asked by the Olympics organizing committee to sing such a special French song–a song to honor the French people and their tremendous history of art, music, and theatre. This song was sung by Zizi Jeanmaire, born in Paris a French ballerina, she famously sang ‘Mon Truc en Plumes’ in 1961. The title means ‘My Thing with Feathers.’ And this is not the first time we’ve crossed paths. Zizi starred in Cole Porter’s musical ‘Anything Goes’ which was my first jazz release. Although I am not a French artist, I have always felt a very special connection with French people and singing French music–I wanted nothing more than to create a performance that would warm the heart of France, celebrate French art and music, and on such a momentous occasion remind everyone of one of the most magical cities on earth–Paris.”