Month: June 2022

John Wall Gearing Up To Sign With The Clippers

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John Wall has one of the worst contracts in the NBA given his injury status over the years. He is making a grand total of $47 million and he hasn’t played very many games over the last four seasons. In fact, the Houston Rockets sat him all of last year as it became clear that Wall had no intentions of playing there.

For a while now, the Rockets have been looking at a buyout solution, but nothing has really made sense for them. Now, however, it would appear as though some sort of agreement has finally been reached.

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According to Tim MacMahon, Wall is now going to be bought out and he will only lose about $6.5 million which is a pretty big win for him. Of course, this is a terrible scenario for the Rockets who will have to eat a truly horrible contract. 

Now that Wall is a free agent who can sign with anyone, it is being reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN that Wall intends on going to none other than the Los Angeles Clippers. On the Clippers, Wall will get to play with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, which means there is officially a new big three in town.

This would be a massive addition to the roster, and we’re sure fans are excited to see how it all plays out.

Brittney Griner’s Detention Extended, Trial Set to Start on Friday

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Brittney Griner’s trial is officially set to start on Friday. According to ESPN, Griner has been ordered to remain in custody for the entirety of her trial. Griner was arrested four months ago for alleged cannabis possession.

Griner is facing up to 10 years in prison if she is convicted on the charge of large-scale transportation of drugs. Less than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, which can be overturned.

During her court appearance on Monday, Griner’s detention was extended for six months to Dec. 20. Videos and images from the courthouse showed the basketball star in handcuffs.

“It was good to see her in some of those images, but it’s tough. Every time’s a reminder that their teammate, their friend, is wrongfully imprisoned in another country,” Phoenix Mercury coach Vanessa Nygaard said. “It’s tough on our team. It is good to see her. See how she’s doing? I don’t know if she’s doing OK.”

According to ESPN’s T.J. Quinn, Griner’s conviction was always likely, despite the evidence holding up or not, citing the proceedings are a formality to qualify her arrest. Russia is reportedly willing to negotiate her release.

“This may sound counterintuitive, but the trial is a crucial part of the process,” Dr. Danielle Gilbert, assistant professor of military and strategic studies at the United States Air Force Academy, told ESPN. “The Russians have to keep pretending that this is a legitimate arrest. There is no reason to believe that the charges are legitimate or that her trial will be fair. But if and when she’s convicted, the Russians will have made clear their credible alternative to a deal to bring her home.

“Hostage diplomacy cases rely on the pretense of law. With Brittney Griner — and Paul Whelan and Trevor Reed before her — the Russians are using our own respect for the rule of law against us.”

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Usher Gifts L.A. Reid a New Porsche To Celebrate His 66th Birthday

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L.A. Reid hit 66 years old and to celebrate, Usher gifted him a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet.

According to TMZ, the moment is special as Reid bought Usher the same model in 1997 just after “You Make Me Wanna” was released to the world via LaFace Records.

At the party along with Usher was T.I., Jeezy, Jacquees, and more. YOu can see the surprise below.

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Drake’s “Jimmy Cooks” Featuring 21 Savage Tops Billboard Hot 100

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“It’s all good if you don’t get it yet. That’s what we do! We wait for you to catch up. We in here, though, we caught up already. On to the next. My goodness!”

– Drake on “Honestly, Nevermind”

It’s fair to say they get it now Drake. Drizzy’s new album Honestly, Nevermind has placed three singles in the Top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100. Of those three, Drake has took the No. 1 spot with the 21 Savage-assisted “Jimmy Cooks.”

“Jimmy Cooks” is the more traditional single of the Drake album, leaning on his normal formula of a bravado bar, Day 1-loving banger. However, two additional singles crashed the Top 10 party, “Sticky” arrived at No. 6, and “Falling Back” hit No. 7.

“Jimmy Cooks” is produced by Vinlyz, Tay Keith, and Cubeatz and becomes Drake’s 11th No. 1 single. His last effort to hit the top was “Way 2 Sexy,” which featured Future and Young Thug from the 2021 Certified Lover Boy album.

Drake launched 13 tracks into the list this week.

If you like Drake’s Honestly, Nevermind or not, there is no denying The Boy. The first full Dance album from drake will debut on top of the Billboard 200.

According to Billboard, Honestly, Nevermind debuts with 204,00 album-equivalent units in the first week. The debut makes Drake the fifth act with more than 10 No. 1 albums. He trails The Beatles (19), JAY-Z (14), Bruce Springsteen (11), and Barbra Streisand (11).

Honestly, Nevermind has 250,23 million on-demand official streams with 11,000 album sales and TEA units of 2,000. The album has the fourth-largest streaming week for an album in 2022. The highest-streamed single on the album is “Jimmy Cooks,” featuring 21 Savage.

Drake’s new Dance album Honestly, Nevermind was released last weekend and has been quite polarizing. Some people love it, while the other side of the spectrum appears to be confused as to why Drake made it. Then there are some, like Drake himself, who argue those who don’t like it just don’t get it. You can find J. Cole on the support side.

Cole hit Instagram and shared a screenshot of the song “Liability” and revealed “Man. This album is phenomenal. Point blank.”

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It Turns Out Cardi B’s ‘Hot Sh*t’ Is A Kanye West And Lil Durk Collaboration

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With the rollout of her upcoming single, Cardi B is taking a gradual approach. On June 26, she revealed that the tune is called “Hot Sh*t” and that it’s set to arrive this Friday, July 1. Along with that news, she teased “another surprise for y’all” coming yesterday at 8 p.m. Well, the news arrived, and it’s big: “Hot Sh*t” is a collaboration with Kanye West and Lil Durk.

Durk shared the single art and added, “Friday we shaking the world I promise.”

Meanwhile, in a live broadcast from before this new announcement, Cardi explained of her promotion strategy for the song, “With the promo, I just don’t feel like doing too much this time around, because I’m just exhausted with everybody. I’m so tired of people not doing their f*cking job correctly. I’m so tired of people just doing things their way. Just… I’m just over it, you know what I’m saying? I’m over it. I’m gonna put this record [out], if it do good, it do good. I think it’s gonna do good ’cause at the end of the day, the record is amazing. I love the record. It’s something that I feel like you haven’t heard from me before.”

She also added, “It’s masculine, it’s great for the clubs,” and that there won’t be a video for the song.

Cardi B is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Kyrie Irving Opts In With The Nets, Crushes The Dreams Of Lakers Fans

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Kyrie Irving seemed to be in a huge dispute with the Brooklyn Nets, and in the eyes of many, it was not going to end well. Kyrie had created a list of teams that he wanted to go to if he were traded, and the contract dispute with the Nets was the catalyst for all of it. There were all of these reports that Kyrie could even go to the Los Angeles Lakers and that he was even talking to none other than LeBron James about it.

This could have been the biggest story of the entire offseason, although last night, Kyrie decided to go with the safest and most sensical option. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Kyrie is now opting into his deal with the Nets, which means he will make $37 million next season.

“Normal people keep the world going, but those who dare to be different lead us into tomorrow,” Kyrie told Shams. “I’ve made my decision to opt-in. See you in the fall. A11even.”

In the midst of all of this news, Kyrie took to Twitter to post one simple GIF about the situation, which said “I Know Who I Am.” Clearly, Kyrie felt like this was the best plan for him, especially given the circumstances.

Let us know what you think of this decision, in the comments down below.

Chicago-Area Man Arrested for Threatening to Storm New York U.S. Attorney Office in Support of R. Kelly

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A crazed fan of R. Kelly was arrested in Chicago after threatening to attack the U.S. attorney’s office in New York.

According to the Chicago Tribune, a suburban Chicago man, Christopher Gunn, 39, was charged in a criminal complaint in U.S. District Court on Monday in Brooklyn. Gunn is accused of making threats that involve serious bodily injury or death.

Gunn carries the alias “DeBoSki” and was arrested in Chicago, appearing in the city’s federal courthouse on Monday. He is being held in custody and New York prosecutors are asking that he is transported to New York to face charges.

Gunn appeared at a session of Kelly’s trial in September and then posted a video to YouTube about the location of the office. Speaking in the video, Gunn said “get real familiar with this building” and “If Kellz goes down, everybody’s going down.”

He added, “We’re going to storm they office. … If you ain’t got the stomach for the shit we ’bout to do, I’m asking that you just bail out.”

The charges also state Gunn was rallying fans of the incarcerated singer to a meeting place on Wednesday for the sentencing hearing.

R. Kelly was convicted of racketeering in September. His sentencing is still set for Wednesday.

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Muni Long Announces New EP ‘Public Displays of Affection Too’ for July 1

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At the 2022 BET Awards in Los Angeles, Muni Long had an epic performance of her certified platinum #1 urban and rhythmic blockbuster “Hrs And Hrs.” Today, she announces the release of her forthcoming EP, Public Displays of Affection Too. The EP is a follow-up to her 2021 breakthrough project.

The five-song EP includes the brand-new singles “Pain” and “Another,” as well as “Baby Boo,” her new summer anthem with Saweetie.

Muni Long is currently the MTV Global PUSH artist for June. Muni joins MTV Push to discuss her breakthrough project Public Displays of Affection, how her best songs are written, and two inspiring new versions of her hits for the coveted international show.

You can hear “Baby Boo” below and check back for the new EP on July 1.

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Christian Bale Says He’d Consider Playing Batman Again, But Under One Condition

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Christian Bale might be considered the best Batman of all time, and Christoper Nolan’s Batman trilogy is often regarded as some of the best superhero movies of all time. It’s been over a decade since the last Christopher Nolan Batman film, and with the release of The Batman with Robert Pattinson, fans have moved on from Nolan’s franchise.

While fans might have moved on, it wouldn’t hurt to get another Batman movie with Christian Bale reprising his role as the caped crusader.

In a recent interview with Screen Rant, while on his press run for Thor: Love and Thunder, Bale was asked if he’d ever don the role of Batman again.

“No one’s ever mentioned it to me. No one’s brought it up. Occasionally people say to me, ‘Oh, I hear you were approached and offered all this.’ And I’m like, ‘That’s news to me. No one’s ever said that.’” Bale then added that if Christopher Nolan was on board, then he would consider playing the hero of Gotham again.

“I had a pact with Chris Nolan,” Bale continued. “We said, ‘Hey, look. Let’s make three films, if we’re lucky enough to get to do that. And then let’s walk away. Let’s not linger too long.’ In my mind, it would be something if Chris Nolan ever said to himself, ‘You know what, I’ve got another story to tell.’ And if he wished to tell that story with me, I’d be in.”

Would you want to see Christian Bale as Batman one more time?

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