Big Brother season 24 contestant Taylor Hale is currently going viral, after video from the house of her jamming out to Beyoncé’s new album Renaissance surfaced. Wearing a pink Head Of House robe and wired headphones, Hale is incredibly enthusiastic after hearing the record on the couch for the first time. “Already!” she exclaims in the video. “Oh my god, it’s so good!”
As Hale, who was also named Miss Michigan in 2021, is one of the final contestants on Big Brother this season, she has been isolated from outside media for 72 days and counting, so she had yet to listen to the album, which came out back on July 29.
Hale had earned her well-deserved jam session, after she received the Head Of House nomination during last night’s episode, surviving the tiebreaker between her and fellow contestant Alyssa Snider. After Monte Taylor had the final vote, he chose to save Hale, securing her spot in the final four. Throughout the season, Monte and Hale have developed an on-screen relationship, including kissing on the live feeds, so his decision made sense.
From there, Hale then competed in a game with the fellow houseguests about fashion trivia, which won her HoH. There are currently two more weeks left of the current season. In just a few days, fan voting opens up, giving the option for people to choose America’s Favorite Houseguest. The winner receives $25,000, alongside whoever wins the show’s Grand Prize of $75,000.
View a few reactions by Beyoncé fans to Hale’s Renaissance video below.
Been down, been up, been broke, broke down, bounced back Been off, been on, been back, what you know about that? Been the light, been dark, been the truth, been that King Bey energy!!!#bb24
Nintendo teased The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom as far back as 2019. The sequel to the beloved and acclaimed Breath of the Wild had fans eager for its eventual release, but it wasn’t until this week that we learned the game’s name and its release date of May 12, 2023.
With how much everyone loved BOTW, there has obviously been a ton of speculation about what Nintendo may have in store for the sequel. One big debate has been whether they should use it as an opportunity to go back to tradition and create large dungeons, puzzle solving, and bags full of items, or if they should use this as an opportunity to create a new direction for the franchise.
For now, the only thing we can do is speculate about what that future may look like, but in the meantime, we wanted to take some time to mention a few things we really want to see The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.
Flesh Out Link’s Character
Breath of the Wild is the first game in the Zelda series where they actually named the main character of the game, Link. Before this, the player has always been able to name Link to whatever they want. This was largely because, as a silent protagonist, they wanted the player to feel that they were represented by Link going on an adventure. However, with BOTW also featuring fully-voiced cutscenes, the devs decided to go ahead and name the main character Link from the start.
As a result, Link is now his own character, and in a way, this created a fault in BOTW. He is silent throughout the game, and while he has facial expressions, he never gives his input at any given moment. The sequel feels like a great opportunity to take a character who now exists on his own, separate from the player, and give him agency. He doesn’t have to speak if they want to continue that tradition, but find ways to let us know more about this version of Link. We learned about the heroes of the past, and Zelda, through memories in the previous game, so they can absolutely find a way to flesh out Link in this one.
More Dungeon Variety
One of the best parts of BOTW is the freedom it gave the player. As soon as they finish the prologue area, they are free to go do whatever they want, whether that’s go straight to the castle to try and rescue Zelda or go on a quest to free the Divine Beasts from Ganon’s control. An unfortunate downside of this is that the player who chose to go on the latter quest noticed that the four divine beasts all felt largely the same. This was likely so no dungeon felt more difficult than the other to players, but the lack of variety was definitely a disappointment for traditionalists and those of us who are fans of the new systems.
This one’s a simple request: Whether they go back to having multiple varied and lengthy dungeons or stick to the smaller, more bite-sized Divine Beasts, we want some more variety. Different challenges, unique bosses, and some more varied themes would go a long way to making a weakness of the last game and improving on it in a huge way. That said…
Keep The Mini Shrines
The shrines in BOTW are fantastic and one of the best parts of the game. They’re bite-sized, can be tackled at any pace you choose, and each one was an opportunity for the devs to create a fun puzzle, regardless of theme. If a puzzle was too complicated for any reason, there was no reason to sit there and force solutions until one was found, because you can always just come back and try it again with a clear head. There’s no sudden stop in the adventure because you can’t complete a puzzle and you’re stuck in a required dungeon.
The shrines also acted as great guiding points on maps as you explore the world of Hyrule. Completing the map is one of the best feelings in the entire game and having those little shrines as markers on the adventure was really valuable. These need to make a return in the next game.
A Super Weapon
Broken weapons aren’t fun, but the sheer amount of options available to players in BOTW was cool. It forced players to constantly change out their arsenal, try new things, and be creative. However, one of the biggest disappointments in the entire game was finally finding the Master Sword, using it, and discovering that its energy will drain. While it won’t break, it can’t be used permanently in place of broken weapons. After going through an entire adventure and grinding through weapon durability, finding out that the Master Sword itself was not a super weapon was an extreme bummer.
The solution here is simple: Fix the problem and make the Master Sword and Hylian Shield super items. No durability or recharge time, just let gamers use these items as much as they please. This is supposed to be the most powerful sword and shield in all of Hyrule, and players who don’t want to deal with the durability system should be allowed to take advantage of that.
Keep Atmospheric Music
Some people really love the bombastic open world themes of previous Zelda games. The music that plays as you sail the seas of Windwaker, or cross the grass of Hyrule Field, is iconic. And yet, the atmospheric music of Breath of the Wild was really something special. As one of the main composers of Animal Crossing: New Leaf, it may have seemed weird to put Manaka Kataoka as a primary composer for BOTW, but she knocked her assignment out of the park.
What works so well in the BOTW soundtrack is that the subtlety lends itself perfectly to exploration. Atmospheric tones like the ones of BOTW never create an earbug feeling of the same tune playing over and over again while players are just trying to climb mountains. It’s something that, if you listen for it, you’ll hear and enjoy, but it’s not meant to overwhelm players. This is something that some people may disagree with, but it’s this writer’s opinion that the atmospheric music needs to return in Tears of the Kingdom.
BONUS: Let Me Pet The Dog
You could not pet the dog in Breath of the Wild despite it being a good dog.
It seems like just yesterday that ASAP Mob was tearing up the streets of Harlem New York and taking over hip-hop with their “fashion killa” aesthetic. Now, though, ASAP Relli is suing ASAP Rocky, who he accused of shooting him in an incident last November, as police investigate whether or not the Mob’s breakout artist really turned on his former business partner. Today, Rocky’s legal team, filed a response to Relli’s civil lawsuit in Los Angeles County Superior Court, denying liability for the alleged shooting.
According to Rolling Stone, the response is laid out in “generic, boilerplate language,” accusing Relli of a failure to “exercise reasonable care to avoid the consequences of harm.”
“Answering defendant generally denies each and every allegation of the complaint, and specifically denies that plaintiff has been damaged in any amount or in any way as a result of any act or omission of answering defendant,” the response reads, blaming Relli’s reported injuries on “negligent and/or intentional acts or omissions” of parties other than ASAP Rocky.
Of course, it makes sense that the defense can’t get into specifics, since there is also a criminal case. Relli claims that there was a verbal and physical altercation between the two, during which Rocky pulled a handgun and shot multiple times in his direction. Relli was allegedly hit in the hand and treated. Rocky was arrested in April after returning from a trip to Barbados with Rihanna but posted bail the next day. He’s charged with two counts of using a semiautomatic firearm to assault Relli, to which he pled not guilty.
If convicted, Rocky be sentenced to up to nine years in prison.
Last month, Carly Rae Jepsen announced her new album The Loneliest Time. She pleased fans with the endearing new single “Beach House,” and she’s back with a new track from the record called “Talking To Yourself.”
“Talking To Yourself” is a relentlessly catchy anthem that proves Jepsen hasn’t lost any of her charm or bombast. While the song’s dancey beat makes it perfect for going out and partying, its lyrics are full of longing and bittersweetness that shows it’s still a thoughtful track to listen to alone: “Are you reaching for me, making love to someone else? / Do you talk to me when you’re talking to yourself, self?”
About writing songs during the pandemic, Jepsen said in a 2020 interview, “The most awkward thing for me so far has been trying to do writing sessions over Zoom. You’re trying to spark creativity with, sometimes, a complete stranger. It’s just a really awkward beginning process. We’re staring at each other like, ‘Can I call you back when we each have some ideas?’ I’m always writing, chipping away at a couple ideas here and there.”
Listen to “Talking To Yourself” above.
The Loneliest Time is out 10/21 via Interscope and School Boy. Pre-save it here.
Confession: I’m not a huge tennis fan. I don’t actively dislike the sport, I just don’t follow it. I know the names of a handful of famous tennis players and admire the skill of those at the elite level, but I’ve never gotten into it as a spectator sport.
But even those of us who don’t follow tennis know the name Roger Federer. We may not know his exact record, but we know he’s one of the best of the best in the world of tennis. He’s also a notoriously decent guy. I recently wrote about a sweet surprise Federer orchestrated for an up-and-coming young tennis player who had asked him to keep playing until they could compete together. But like everyone else, I had no idea that the timing of that surprise match was so meaningful.
On September 15, Federer announced that the Laver Cup tournament next week will be his final competition. After a 24-year career in which he won a whopping 20 Grand Slam singles titles, the 41-year-old “Swiss Maestro” is retiring from competitive tennis.
Every athlete and every fan knows that day will come sooner or later, but it is always momentous nonetheless. And Federer, known for his grace both on and off the court, gave his fans a retirement announcement that exhibits the down-to-earth, genuinely-a-good-guy qualities Federer is known for.
Federer shared both a written and spoken version of his announcement on social media, which is thoughtful from an inclusivity standpoint. But beyond that, the way he thanks everyone in his letter—his wife and children, his parents and sister, his team and manager, his sponsors, and his fans—speaks to the man behind the famous name. It’s just lovely.
He wrote:
“To my tennis family and beyond,
“Of all the gifts that tennis has given me over the years, the greatest, without a doubt, has been the people I’ve met along the way: my friends, my competitors, and most of all the fans who give the sport its life. Today, I want to share some news with all of you.
“As many of you know, the past three years have presented me with challenges in the form of injuries and surgeries. I’ve worked hard to return to full competitive form. But I also know my body’s capacities and limits, and its message to me lately has been clear. I am 41 years old. I have played more than 1500 matches over 24 years. Tennis has treated me more generously than I ever would have dreamt, and now I must recognize when it is time to end my competitive career.
“The Laver Cup next week in London will be my final ATP event. I will play more tennis in the future, of course, but just not in Grand Slams or on the tour.”
u201cTo my tennis family and beyond,nnWith Love,nRogeru201d
“This is a bittersweet decision, because I will miss everything the tour has given me. But at the same time, there is so much to celebrate. I consider myself one of the most fortunate people on Earth. I was given a special talent to play tennis, and I did it at a level that I never imagined, for much longer than I ever thought possible.
“I would like to especially thank my amazing wife Mirka, who has lived through every minute with me. She has warmed me up before finals, watched countless matches even while over 8-months pregnant, and has endured my goofy side on the road with my team for over 20 years. I also want to thank my four wonderful children for supporting me, always eager to explore new places and creating wonderful memories along the way. Seeing my family cheering me on from the stands is a feeling I will cherish forever.”
“I would also like to thank and recognize my loving parents and my dear sister, without whom nothing would be possible. A big thank you to all my former coaches who always guided me in the right direction…you have been wonderful! And to Swiss Tennis, who believed in me as a young player and gave me an ideal start.
“I really want to thank and acknowledge my amazing team, Ivan, Dani, Roland, and particularly Seve and Pierre, who have given me the best advice and have always been there for me. Also Tony, for creatively managing my business for over 17 years. You are all incredible and I have loved every minute with you.
“I want to thank my loyal sponsors, who are really like partners to me; and the hard-working teams and tournaments on the ATP Tour, who consistently welcomed all of us with kindness and hospitality.
“I would also like to thank my competitors on the court. I was lucky enough to play so many epic matches that I will never forget. We battled fairly, with passion and intensity, and I always tried my best to respect the history of the game. I feel extremely grateful. We pushed each other, and together we took tennis to new levels.
“Above all I must offer a special thank you to my unbelievable fans. You will never know how much strength and belief you have given me. The inspiring feeling of walking into full stadiums and arenas has been one of the huge thrills in my life. Without you, those successes would have felt lonely, rather than filled with joy and energy.
“The last 24 years on tour have been an incredible adventure. While it sometimes feels like it went by in 24 hours, it has also been so deep and magical that it seems as if I’ve already lived a full lifetime. I have had the immense fortune to play in front of you in over 40 different countries. I have laughed and cried, felt joy and pain, and most of all I have felt incredibly alive. Through my travels, I have met many wonderful people who will remain friends for life, who consistently took time out of their busy schedules to come watch me play and cheer me on around the globe. Thank you.
“When my love of tennis started, I was a ball kid in my hometown of Basel. I used to watch the players with a sense of wonder. They were like giants to me and I began to dream. My dreams led me to work harder and I started to believe in myself. Some success brought me confidence and I was on my way to the most amazing journey that has led to this day.
“So, I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart, to everyone around the world who has helped make the dreams of a young Swiss ball kid come true.
“Finally, to the game of tennis: I love you and will never leave you.”
—Roger Federer
Nobody who gets to the top gets there alone, and Federer seems to truly understand that. His gratitude for both his fans and his rivals, as well as everyone who supported him along the way, is so lovely to see. Here’s to an amazing career, Roger Federer, and best of luck in whatever endeavors you pursue next.
There are so many ways humans experience and express joy.
Smiling is one way, of course. But joy can also cause us to giggle gently or laugh out loud. It might make us sigh with contentment or cry when our heart starts to overflow. We might jump for joy or dance when we’re delighted.
But no matter how we share it, joy is arguably the most desirable human emotion. Is it possible to experience too much joy? Naturally, we can’t expect to be in a constant, unshakable state of joy—nor would that even be healthy—but most of us want to infuse our lives with as much joy as possible.
And there are a million ways for us to do that. We might find joy in quality time with our families and friends. We might find it in nature as we soak in the wonders of our world. We might find it in the arts—painting, pottery, plays or poetry. We might find it in a baby’s giggle or a child’s curiosity or our favorite person’s smile.
We might even find it in silly memes and adorable dog videos on the internet. It’s all good. Joy comes in all shapes and sizes, and unless it’s causing someone hurt or harm, joy should not be judged.
So kick back, relax and enjoy these 10 things that made us smile this week.
The energy and enthusiasm of this Texas A&M physics professor are absolutely infectious.
Dr. Tatiana Erukhimova teaches at Texas A&M University and she clearly loves her subject. See more of Dr. Erukhimova’s educational and entertaining demonstrations here.
Watch how these two took the traditional father-daughter dance to a whole other level.
It’s always funny when the actors themselves can’t keep it together. But what’s even funnier here is that Carol Burnett had specifically told everyone to stay in character—then she was the first one to lose it. Vicki Lawrence’s perfectly timed a-bomb knocking them flat was just icing on the cake. Read the details of how this scene came about here.
Grandpa’s candid reaction to his first FaceTime call with his grandchild was so wholesome.
Patagonia founder just gave away his $3 billion company to help fight climate change.
Patagonia was already known for doing good. But now Yvon Chouinard, the 83-year-old founder of the outdoor clothing and camping gear company Patagonia, has given the $3 billion company away to a charitable trust and environmental nonprofit so that all of its profits will go toward fighting climate change. Amazing. Read more about the hows and whys of this move here.
Random New Yorkers stop to help a woman with a baby put together a new stroller.
New York gets a bad rap for being unfriendly, but those who’ve lived there know that kindness trumps surface manners. Love seeing humans show up for perfect strangers.
Let’s leap into the weekend with the confidence and grace of this floofball.
u201cArguably the most beautiful jump in cat history.https://t.co/chGiB8Y1uuu201d
Hope that brought a grin to your chin and a yay to your day! (Wow, that’s a bit yikes, isn’t it. Sorry, friends. I’m running out of ways to say I hope this post made you happy. I really hope it did.)
Keep finding joy wherever you go, and come back next week for another roundup of delights from around the internet.
Anthony Fantano, the polarizing music critic known for his YouTube channel The Needle Drop, has been a longtime critic of Drake’s music. While there are hordes of people with bad things to say about “The Six God,” a lot of which he ignores, there have been several occasions where the rapper who stated, “Diss me, you’ll never hear a reply for it” back in 2009 on “Successful” has chosen to go against that assertion and fire back whether through bars or social media posts. After years of slander, Fantano’s time to get a reply finally came but the reason for it is a bit odd.
On Thursday evening (September 15), Anthony Fantano uploaded a video to his YouTube channel titled “Drake Slid Into My DMs.” The video shows a series of fake messages from the 35-year-old rapper sharing a vegan cookie recipe with the music critic and acknowledging most of Fantano’s negativity toward him, though he was thankful for the positive reviews of 2011’s Take Care and 2015’s If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late.
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As always when it comes to information about Drake, whether real or fake, the DMs made their rounds on the internet and seemingly led the rapper to finally speak up. Sometime after Fantano’s video was posted, Drake took to his Instagram Story to show some actual messages he sent to the critic. “Your existence is a light 1,” the rapper said. “And the 1 is cause you are alive. And cause you somehow wifed a black girl. I’m feeling a light to decent 1 on your existence.”
Fantano went on to savor the moment on social media, saying that he lived “rent-free” in Drake’s head, changing his Twitter username to “Anthony ‘Light 1’ Fantano,” re-sharing his review of Pusha T’s It’s Almost Dry and even broadcasting live on Instagram to fully break the situation down.
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Chicago-based singer Johari Noelle dropped her new song “Your Way” today. Teaming up with producer ReezyTunez (D Smoke, Tamar Braxton), Noelle shines over the electronic R&B instrumental, as she lyrically details playing a guy right back. “I could’ve broke your heart, that’s just a fact,” she sings on the chorus, before giving a warning. “Don’t get in your feels when it’s your way.”
Noelle said in a statement, “When writing ‘Your Way’, it was to encourage the good girls or good guys to tap into their inner villain. Do not be afraid to be the bad guy. Do not be afraid to get back at the person that hurt you, revenge can be healing too. Let us shift the narrative a little.”
Noelle’s new single serves as the follow-up release to her 2021 EP Forever Grey. She has also teased it as the start of her next project Past Tense, which will include more collaborations with Jared “ReezyTunez” Thorne and writer Rachel Chelvin.
Next month, Noelle will also take the stage at Chicago’s The Promontory to perform “Your Way” live for the first time, as well as her other prior popular releases. The show will mark her first concert back since the pandemic, making it all the more special for fans. Sponsored by Shure Audio and DMG Presents, the event includes other supporting performances from Emery Kelly, Lei Dominque, Matt Muse, and Pierce Lanvin.
Thanks to Top Gun: Maverick smashing box office records all summer long, we already know that audiences will flock to see Tom Cruise. Well, apparently, so will sheep. The set of the next installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise was reportedly interrupted by the woolly critters, which didn’t seem to bother Cruise who was in the middle of, you guessed it, jumping out of a plane like it’s no big thing. It’s his favorite.
The actor, 60, was seen admiring the large flock as he stood to the side to make way for the sheep passing through. Cruise was also captured mid-air attached to a blue parachute while filming a scene in the upcoming movie.
Cruise, who plays Ethan Hunt in the film series, sported a black jumpsuit as he descended back down to the ground.
Since the start of the pandemic, Cruise has been filming in Europe for the back-to-back production of what could be his final two Mission: Impossible films. With COVID restrictions significantly loosened, Cruise has been having more and more interactions with the locals, animals and humans alike.
While shooting a mountain scene in England near the beginning of August, Cruise reportedly stumbled across a pair of hikers. The actor was “cool as a cucumber” as he apologized to the couple for all of the noise from the helicopters, complimented their dog, and then jumped off a freaking cliff with a paraglider as Tom Cruise does.
(Plenty of SPOILERS from Cobra Kai will be found ahead.)
The last time we talked to Jacob Bertrand, his Cobra Kai character (Eli “Hawk” Moskowitz) was riding high off a win at the All Valley High Tournament. This iconic showdown, made famous decades ago by Daniel LaRusso’s crane kick in the first The Karate Kid movie, actually ended up going (as a whole) to the Cobra Kai dojo because ultimate karate villain Terry Silver cheated his ass off. And although Hawk had switched over to Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence’s Miyagi-do/Eagle Fang dojos, Evil ended up prevailing over Good. And that’s where Season 5 (which still has the “Eye Of The Tiger”) begins, and where Hawk finds himself out of practice because Miyagi-do shut down, which (of course) does not last forever.
Hawk has had quite a journey over the seasons. Given that he was born with a cleft lip, his scar led to a childhood of being bullied, which led him to become an even more menacing bully and even villainous at times. Yet Hawk managed to redeem himself (while also tragically losing his mohawk to Cobra Kai), and he’s now fighting to make things right between the dojos. It’s odd! Remember when he trashed Miyagi-do? The horror. And Jacob Bertrand (who cut his acting teeth in Community and Parks and Rec) gets to do all of these things in one of the show’s more textured roles. Jacob was gracious enough to speak with us about his character’s evolution, what he would snag from Terry Silver’s house, and what he wants to happen in a (hopeful) Season 6.
There are so many younger characters on this show, but Hawk is one of the most developed of the bunch.
I would say that my character out of a lot of them — especially after being a guest star and then being brought on as a series regular — definitely got at least an arc every single season, and that’s something that’s kind-of crazy to me. After we wrapped Season 3, I thought I’d probably be coasting through the tournament. I’m always surprised with what they come up with, and I’m definitely grateful.
So let’s start with Hawk’s evolution. What’s it like toning him down, where he’s almost a pussycat?
It is very different, and I feel almost like I went from driving a sports car, and now it’s like, I’m in a Prius. It’s a really nice Prius, but it goes kinda slow, but it’s been fun. It’s cool because I got to film with a lot of different people than I used to. That’s probably the highlight, you know, getting to film with Ralph and being on the Miyagi-do set. Obviously, being the new guy there does have the highest of highs. I got to win that tournament, so being the new guy definitely has its perks.
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Looking at social media, I think the overriding sentiment was that Hawk got done dirty this season, at least in his fight with Kenny and that horrible punch.
Oooooh, so the writers will usually set us down at the beginning at every season. We all have a 1-on-1 meeting with them, and they will tell us the arc of our season, what they’re planning on doing with our character and just kind-of get our thoughts about it. And they were like, “Yeah, you know, Hawk is coming off his big win, and he’s feeling very confident. There’s a lot of people looking up to him, and he really feels that pressure as a role model. And towards the end of the season, there’s a lot of fighting, and he loses to Kenny in this sort-of mock tournament.” And I was like, “Okay. Was Hawk poisoned or something? How does this happen? Is his arm chopped off, and in what world?”
Yeah, I’ll bet that it didn’t totally track to you.
They were making Kenny out to be this karate prodigy, “and Miyagi-do’s been shut down, and you haven’t been training, and he has this secret move,” and I was like, “Okay? I don’t know if I see it, but ya know, we’ll see how we get there.” I’m super competitive with Hawk, and I think he’s the best. And I think he’s the best out of all of them!
You’re not alone in that belief, for sure.
Yeah! He just won the tournament, but I think from a story point of view, I think that moment makes a lot of sense. And it also sets up how Robby also gets hit with that during the last episode. And I think that seeing my reaction and how I kind-of crumble, when you see Robby get hit with that, and all the Cobra Kai guys were like, “Oh sh*t!” That raises the stakes, but I’m excited to see what happens with Season 6 and what happens with the Kenny character. He’s almost realized that, “Oh, you know, I was in the wrong the whole time. Everyone was trying to pull me out of this.” There were scenes of people telling him that Cobra Kai is dangerous. Tanner is trying to pull him out of Cobra Kai, and it shows you how that unfolds with Kenny.
And about that move that Kenny put on everybody…
Oh yeah, the Silver Bullet.
Did they tell you ahead of time that’s what it was? Or was it a mystery — did you wonder if it was the crane kick or something of that nature?
No, they told me right away what it was and that Silver was teaching him a secret technique called the Silver Bullet. This punch that takes your breath away. And I was like, “Huh, that’s crazy, I can hold my breath for a very long time.”
Does that move really exist?
Noooo, no. It’s totally like a Cobra Kai-type thing.
Yes, like the crane kick. I talked to Thomas Ian Griffith about how that move is so telegraphed, it’s crazy that it works every time Daniel uses it.
Seriously! I think it’s just like you’re in that world. These types of things happen in the world that these writers have built, so yeah. I think you do suspend your belief and you really commit to what’s going on, and I wouldn’t say that it’s difficult. I definitely hate losing, so I think that’s the more difficult part.
You mentioned the words “Season 6” a minute ago. We haven’t heard about it officially, but I can’t see how they won’t have a Season 6.
Oh my god. I want there to be a Season 6 so bad. This is my dream, that I somehow am linked up with Kreese, fresh out of prison. We start some illegal ring of some sort, and I go back to the bad side. I’m kidding, but I think it would be so cool if we got a Season 6, and we actually got to go to some crazy world tournament. And actually go to Brazil or something and not like it have it be, “Oh we’re in Brazil! But it’s really just a basement studio in Atlanta.”
They could give Hawk a spinoff where he opens his own dojo. Dimitri could be the business guy.
Yeah! Hawk could punch all the kids in the face, and Dimitri could run the money.
Speaking of these two, I was looking at Reddit, which has the most insane fan theories. I think my most-and-least favorite is that Dimitri is actually Hawk’s father.
[Laughs] Yeah, I guess that would be news to me!
And people want Terry Silver to be several people’s father.
I mean, that would be a perfect and awesome twist, though. My dad, or secretly Xolo’s dad. He’s looking for Terry Silver in Mexico the whole time!
Let’s go back to Hawk as a bad guy. I mean, when he purposefully broke Dimitri’s arm…
…Oh man, that was the best!
But were you shocked? That’s so extreme.
I was more shocked when I heard that I had trashed Miyagi-do and then I go to the good side. I was like, “Oh my god, they’re all gonna hate me!” How was I gonna make this work? They said that was the point. When I was breaking the arm, I was knee-deep in being a bad guy, so I thought, “Of course, this is naturally the progression of these things.” It was more like, “We’re going deeper.”
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You’ve been in show biz for much of your life, but the paparazzi are starting to trail you. How do you cope? And how have none of the people on this show gone off the rails yet?
Hey, no one has gone off the rails just yet. There’s always time, c’mon. Just give us that. But the paparazzi’s weird. It’s only happened a couple of times, and the first time it happened to me, I was like so shocked and nervous that I kind of just spilled too much. And I feel like that’s what happens with most people’s first time. It’s a weird thing because I don’t wanna be like mean or rude, and at the same time, I genuinely value my privacy. For me, it’s super rare or random, and I have no idea how these people deal with it all the time and don’t get angry or caught on camera yelling at people constantly. If it started happening more, I think I would start leaving my house less. Or this is more likely to happen. I would be like master of disguise. I’d walk around like a turtle or something.
I think people are also more aware of paparazzi as a thing these days. It’s not like when Britney Spears was being followed, and it was chaotic and no one really intervened. Now the paparazzi know they’re being watched as well.
Yeah, I definitely think it’s easier now. You know, when Britney Spears was really big — now there’s a lot of other famous people — but then it was like, oh, it’s Britney. And now there are so many shows and so many people to follow. So they could take a picture of me, but I bet you 50 bucks that, literally on the next block, there’s probably someone way more famous walking around. That’s what I’ll bet on.
Alright, we’re outta time, but if you could, both as Eli and Jacob, take one thing from Terry Silver’s house, what would it be?
Ohhhhhhh.
I’d nab a smoothie machine for sure.
[Laughs] I would probably take, realistically, one of his amazing, super-rare swords. And then on the way, snatch the keys to his Ferrari. I’m sure that he’s got so many cars, so he probably won’t notice that any of them are gone.
He’s a little busy right now, so he won’t notice anything.
Oh they’re the best, and I appreciate you talking about them last time.
Season 5 of ‘Cobra Kai’ is currently streaming on Netflix.
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