The 2023 Hangout Music Festival will be headlined by Paramore, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and SZA this weekend “on the beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama,” as billed by the fest. Calvin Harris, Lil Nas X, Flume, Skrillex, and The Kid Laroi will also perform between this Friday, May 19, and Sunday, May 21.
The full schedule with everyone’s set times was shared by Hangout Fest on March 31, but here’s a refresher course now that it’s finally nearly time.
Gates will open at 11 a.m. local time for all three days. The festival boasts six stages: Hangout, Shein Surf Stage, Boom, Mermaid, Monster Beach Club, and Malibu Beach House. Each day will spread 26 artists’ sets across them.
May 19 will be headlined by Red Hot Chili Peppers, beginning at 9:30 p.m., on the Hangout stage. Ahead of that set, Lil Nas X can be seen on the Shein Surf Stage from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. and Thundercat will handle the Mermaid stage from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. The Boom stage will host GloRilla from 6:30 to 7:15 p.m., and Russ will perform at Hangout from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.
On Saturday, May 20, SZA’s headlining set is slotted for 9:45 p.m. on the Hangout stage. Paramore will perform on the Shein Surf Stage from 8:45 to 9:45 p.m. Flume is slated for a 7:45 to 8:45 p.m. set on Hangout, just as Sabrina Carpenter (6:45 to 7:45 p.m.) finishes on the Shein Surf Stage. Saturday’s other artists include AJR (5:30 to 6:45 p.m.), Kidd G (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.), Ferg (8:15 to 9:15 p.m.), and more.
The party will wrap on Sunday, May 21, with Calvin Harris (9:30 p.m.) and The Kid Laroi (7:30 to 8:30 p.m.) on the Hangout stage, while Shein Surf Stage hosts Skrillex (8:30 to 9:30 p.m.), Ashnikko (6:30 to 7:30 p.m.), and Noah Kahan (4:30 to 5:30 p.m.). Kevin Gates is slated for the Boom stage from 8 to 9 p.m..
See the full schedule and other information below. Tickets are still available here.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
The only thing better than the original White Men Can’t Jump… is the remake.
First released back in 1992, White Men Can’t Jump starred Wesley Snipes and Woody Harrelson as streetball hustlers, joining forces as a black and white man taking over the basketball courts in hopes of taking home a bag. Written by Ron Shelton, the comedy did outstanding numbers at the box office, standing to this day as one of the top go-to basketball movies within pop culture.
And while the modern-day remix may seem to be some big shoes to fill, Jack Harlow and Sinqua Walls step in with flying colors. On Thursday, May 11th, White Men Can’t Jump celebrated its red carpet premiere and screening at El Capitan Theatre in the heart of Hollywood, California. Most of the cast was present — Jack Harlow, Sinqua Walls, Teyana Taylor, Slink Johnson — along with celebrity sightings from Lil Nas X, Ty Dolla $ign, Ab-Soul, DJ Drama, KYLE, and more.
In fact, Lil Nas X briefly walked the red carpet in a Jack Harlow tee-shirt, before running off. This mimics Harlow’s support of Lil Nas X, who previously rocked a shirt with Nas on it for last year’s BET Awards. The support was real, as this serves as Jack Harlow’s first big screen debut as an actor.
Hailing from Kentucky, he multi-Platinum selling recording artist first exploded onto the scene with his viral smash “WHAT’S POPPIN” back in 2020. The song went on to receive a standout remix from Lil Wayne, Tory Lanez, and DaBaby, later even landing Harlow his first Grammy nomination for Best Rap Performance.
Harlow plays the role of Jeremy, a former star of the game whose injuries stalled his career. His co-star Sinqua Walls plays Kamal, who also had the potential to make it to the big leagues, but his temperament kept him stagnant. Other notable names include Teyana Taylor who plays Sinqua’s wife, Vince Staples, who plays Sinqua’s teammate and friend, and a cameo from Blake Griffin, who also executive produced the film.
Teyana Taylor rocked the carpet in a chic, multi-colored ensemble from head to toe, with a matching veil to cover her face. Fashion-wise, Teyana definitely stole the show. Producer Hit-Boy also was present, walking the carpet with his son and father, who was five days out from behind bars.
The film is directed by Calmatic and written by Kenya Barris and Doug Hall, streaming exclusively on Hulu on May 19th. Running an hour and 41 minutes in length, White Men Can’t Jump is a must-see, as the jokes had the entire theater erupting with laughter.
Jack Harlow is a busy man right now. He just released his third studio album, Jackman. Furthermore, he just hit up his hometown of Louisville to launch his charity and attend the Kentucky Derby. Additionally, he was walking the red carpet for the premiere of his film debut, Hulu’s remake of White Men Can’t Jump.
However, jumping back to 2022 for a second, Harlow made a statement on the red carpet for the BET Awards. After Lil Nas X was not invited, Harlow rocked up to the ceremony in a Lil Nas X t-shirt. The pair have previously collaborated on “Industry Baby” and are reportedly close friends. Well, Lil Nas X was sure to thank Harlow with his red carpet fit for White Men Can’t Jump.
Lil Nas X Wears Jack Harlow T-shirt
Lil Nas X attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” starring Jack Harlow wearing a t-shirt of Jack Harlow wearing a shirt of him at last year’s BET Awards. pic.twitter.com/VFjABIuEmc
Lil Nas X’s choice of red carpet fit was a meta-reference to the BET Awards snub. He arrived at the White Men Can’t Jump premiere in a black t-shirt that said “JACK” and had a picture of Harlow from the BET Awards. To put it another way, it was a t-shirt of Jack Harlow wearing a Lil Nas X t-shirt. It was a touching gesture between two close friends. While neither has publicly commented on it, the pair were photographed together at the event. While Lil Nas X is yet to break into acting, he does have an eye for comedy. Last year, he did a series of skits to promote the League of Legends World Championship. He also created the tournament’s anthem, “Star Walkin’”.
White Men Can’t Jump stars Jack Harlow as Jeremy, a streetball hustler whose grift relies on his opponents discounting him because he’s white. He reluctantly teams up with Kamal (Sinqua Walls) to compete in a $500,000 streetball tournament. It’s a remake of the 1992 film of the same name, which starred Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes. Music video director Calmatic makes his directorial debut, while the script was written by Black-ish creator Kenya Barris. White Men Can’t Jump is set to release on Hulu on May 19. What do you think of Lil Nas’ t-shirt? Are you looking forward to White Men Can’t Jump? Let us know in the comments.
It’s been a busy few weeks for Jack Harlow. At the end of April, he released his third major label album, Jackman, to critical acclaim. Last week, he launched his charity, The Jack Harlow Foundation, which entails the hitmaker giving back to his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky. Tonight (May 11), he celebrated the premiere of his movie, a remake of White Men Can’t Jump, which marks his acting debut.
In attendance at the White Men Can’t Jump premiere was Harlow’s collaborator and dear friend, Lil Nas X. While on the carpet, Lil Nas X wore a t-shirt featuring an image of Harlow, wearing a t-shirt featuring an image of Lil Nas X.
Lil Nas X attends the premiere of “White Men Can’t Jump” starring Jack Harlow wearing a t-shirt of Jack Harlow wearing a shirt of him at last year’s BET Awards. pic.twitter.com/VFjABIuEmc
This precious fashion statement arrives as a full circle moment after Harlow wore the t-shirt featuring Lil Nas X at the BET Awards after Lil Nas X was not invited to attend.
Harlow is featured on Lil Nas X’s 2021 hit, “Industry Baby,” which is taken from his debut album, Montero. Perhaps we can expect another collab in the near future, as Lil Nas X is gearing up to release his second album.
In the meantime, you can see a clip shared from the White Men Can’t Jump premiere above.
White Men Can’t Jump premieres 5/19 on Hulu.
Jack Harlow is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Fans planning to attend Bonnaroo from Thursday, June 15, to Sunday, June 18, can start solidifying their schedules, as the landmark festival released official set times this morning, May 11.
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The schedule is overwhelming at first glance, so we’ll lay out the basic must-knows.
There will be six stages: What Stage, Which Stage, The Other Stage, This Tent, That Tent, and Who Stage. Opening night will be anchored by the likes of Liquid Stranger from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. local time, Zeds Dead (12:45 to 2 a.m.), Big Freedia (1:30 to 2:30 a.m.), and Silent Disco (midnight to 3:30 a.m.). Silent Disco will hold that slot on Friday and Saturday as well.
Friday’s headliner will be Lamar, scheduled to perform on the What Stage from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The What Stage will also host Baby Keem (8:45 to 9:45 p.m.), Portugal The Man (6:45 to 7:45 p.m.), Muna (4:45 to 5:45 p.m.), and AFI (3 to 4 p.m.). The Which Stage will host Rina Sawayama (5:45 to 6:45 p.m.), Three 6 Mafia (7:45 to 8:45 p.m.), and plenty others.
On Saturday, Odesza’s headlining set is scheduled for 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on the What Stage, which will also be home for Lil Nas X (8:45 to 10 p.m.), Rainbow Kitten Surprise (6:45 to 7:45 p.m.), Sheryl Crow (4:45 to 5:45 p.m.), and Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness (3 to 4 p.m.). Korn will take on the This Tent from 12:45 a.m. to 2 a.m., while JID will perform on the That Tent from 1 to 2 a.m.
Sunday will welcome Foo Fighters to the What Stage from 9:30 p.m. to 11:15 p.m. — preceded by Paramore (7:15 to 8:30 p.m.) — while Marcus Mumford (8:15 to 9:15 p.m.) handles the Which Stage. Alesso (8:15 to 9:30 p.m.) can be found on The Other Stage, Jacob Collier (7:45 to 9 p.m.) at the This Tent, Pixies (8:15 to 9:30 p.m.) at the That Tent, and Jana Horn (7:45 to 8:30 p.m.) on the Who Stage.
Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival 2023 will take place in Manchester, Tennessee. Find more information here.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
Latto has been impressing audiences with her performances at various festivals, including Coachella and Pharrell’s Something In The Water. The latter took place recently in Virginia Beach. During her set, Latto showcased her twerking skills and played some of her biggest hits. She even brought a fan onstage for a lap dance during her remix of YFN Lucci’s “Wet.” The rapper has certainly been heating things up this summer.
Along with her killer live performances, Latto has also recently released a new single called “Put It On Da Floor.” The rapper first performed the song during the first weekend of Coachella. The weekend itself may have been messy, but Latto gave it her all. Her set went off without a hitch. However, she did bring up her beef with Nicki. At the end of her set, Latto took a few shots at the Queen before leaving the stage. “Pussy ho, let a b*tch know,” she said. “We tired of the subtweets this year.” The two had seemingly moved on from their squabble, but it would appear that the rivalry is still very much alive. That doesn’t mean the rapper isn’t getting love elsewhere, though.
Latto has been getting some love on social media from fellow artists. GloRilla, Lil Nas X, and Cardi B have all posted about how much they love the rapper’s latest single. “Put it on da floor gotta condo in my head,” GloRilla tweeted. It certainly is an earworm, as evidenced by the many others who have posted about it. Lil Nas simply posted a screenshot of the single cover on his Instagram stories. Cardi B, however, retweeted a meme about the song. In the original post, the user quoted the song and posted a video where a child dances excitedly in the car.
In addition to releasing music, Latto has also been hosting her own Apple One podcast. The show, named 777 Radio, recently featured Latto having a very candid conversation about plastic surgery. “I’m telling you from someone who’s been there, done it… find peace within your natural state,” the rapper said on the episode. “Because you’re going to find a flaw and another flaw and another flaw and another flaw. Surgery, any of that stuff is not a permanent fix.” It’s a surprisingly honest and refreshing take from someone in the entertainment industry. What do you think about all of the love Latto is getting? Let us know in the comments!
On September 18, 2020, Ava Max released her debut album, Heaven & Hell. Around that time, she celebrated the project’s release with a launch party. The event didn’t take place in some personally meaningful place like her hometown, or in a major city among the big lights. Instead, it happened on Roblox.
Some context: Earlier that year, the COVID-19 pandemic (you might be aware of it) forced the world to essentially shut down. This put the live entertainment industry on pause. Concerts and other in-person events were temporarily no more. Oof!
More context: Roblox, an online game creation platform, launched in 2006 and has grown substantially since then. It was reported in 2022 that Roblox had 57 million daily users (and that half of them were under 12 years old).
So, with both of those things in mind, Ava Max and her team decided to launch Heaven & Hell on Roblox. On September 25, the event began. After a countdown, a pre-recorded video message from Ava Max played, in which she spoke about the event, discussed her new album, and answered some questions. She then sang two songs before the video ended.
It was a neat experiment, as IRL events weren’t super possible at the time. So, Ava Max made the best of the situation and came through with something intriguing and different. Different, but also something of a return to normalcy: While the music industry was on hold, Ava Max pressed forward via the means available to her and delivered as close to a familiar experience as was possible.
It was also just the start.
A few weeks later, Lil Nas X got in on the Roblox fun. On November 14 and 15, the rapper put on quite the show. He opened with a performance of “Old Town Road” before a digital costume change and a rendition of “Rodeo” as bats flew above him. The environment allowed for some fantastical elements not possible in a real-life concert. As the Roblox Wiki describes, the show involved tornadoes, a shift to a futuristic setting, Lil Nas X levitating in front of the moon, and a black hole.
Those were the first two concerts experiences on Roblox, and from there, artists like Elton John, Mariah Carey, aespa, Soccer Mommy, Saweetie, and others hosted their own virtual events. Were they worse than in-person shows? Well, that’s hard to say.
Leaving the house, bringing your physical body to a different environment, and seeing artists in front of your face isn’t something that can be replicated on a phone, computer, or game console. It’s a special experience than can really only be felt that specific way. The thing is, though, that virtual concerts don’t need to be that. In terms of what an in-person show offers, virtual shows can’t do it. They just can’t. In other ways, however, they can present much more.
Stage design for major tours can be incredible, but Lil Nas X isn’t getting functional tornadoes and black holes on a real-life stage. Roblox has long been an open forum for imaginative expression for its users and the same has been true when it comes to virtual concerts. It’s an opportunity for artists to put on a concert in ways they could never pull off otherwise. Give the world’s most talented and creative entertainers a limitless environment and special moments are bound to result.
Furthermore, sometimes, committing a few hours to going downtown, finding parking, getting to the venue, watching a concert, and making your way home is a lot. Nights when that seems overwhelming are the perfect occasion to just open an app on your phone/computer and catch some more convenient live entertainment, to still get the feeling that you’re watching something grand unfold in the moment.
Worth noting is that as novel as this whole thing may seem, a Roblox virtual concert isn’t a completely new idea (and not just because Fortnite did it before them, like with the Marshmello event in February 2019). Roblox events represent what the live entertainment business has long been about: meeting people where they are.
Really, performers have been bringing their shows to the people for a long as it’s been possible: Shortly after the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869, circuses started traveling to the western half of the US. People were in their hometowns and most of them presumably didn’t have the means for significant travel (especially for leisure), so the entertainers went to them.
From there, music tours eventually became a major business, and some performers went beyond even just showing up in people’s cities. In the ’90s and ’00s, music lovers young and old spent a lot of time at the then-thriving malls. So, artists like Britney Spears and Avril Lavigne got set up between Claire’s and the food court to get a performance in. That’s where the people were, so that’s where the artists were.
The COVID-19 pandemic brought more popularity to remote-friendly practices like working from home and consuming the majority of entertainment online. Folks were in their rooms and on the internet, so that’s where the artists went.
Again, Roblox isn’t the first video game platform to host a virtual concert: Shout out to Duran Duran for performing a Second Life show in 2006. Roblox was, though, a leader in bringing them to the mainstream at the perfect time. It’s where the people were, and it’s where the artists could be whatever they wanted to be.
In 2023, the live entertainment industry is at the point where concert tours have long been back in full swing. This doesn’t mean virtual events should go back and hide in their hole of obscurity, though. Video games and other online products are as popular as they’ve ever been, and musicians are more open-minded and creatively free than ever before when it comes to self-promotional strategies.
So yes, for most artists, in-person events will return to their spot as the live entertainment priority. There’s no reason why virtual concerts can’t be a piece of the puzzle, though. While they had to fill in as the main feature for a little bit, really, they’re a different side of the same coin, one that offers its own unique value. It’s all just meeting people where they are, and as where they are changes, artists, as they always have, adapt and push the industry in exciting new directions.
Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.
With a full crystalline cat look by Pat McGrath and Dior Men, Lil Nas X appears at The Costume Institute Benefit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
The look was crafted by Pat McGrath and Dior Men, with creative direction by Nicola Formichetti in collaboration with Lil Nas X. Hair was by Coree Moreno and nails by Temeka Jackson. Makeup was provided by YSL Beauty.
The first Monday in May is the fashion industry’s biggest night, at least here in the United States. The annual Met Gala gives music’s biggest names to team up with a celebrated fashion house to make a bold statement. So far, several recording artists caused some buzz on the red carpet. For example, David Byrne opted to bike to the event rather than take a luxury car service. There are many looks to gush over, but none like Lil Nas X.
The “Industry Baby” rapper isn’t shy by any means. On several occasions, he’s taken part in racy photo shoots, including his recent Playboy-theme birthday shoot. However, Lil Nas X’s nearly naked 2023 Met Gala red carpet look takes the cake.
Covered in chrome body paint, pearls, and other gems, Lil Nas was a glamorized cross between the Wizard Of Oz’s tin man and X-Men’s Mystique. Sporting bejeweled whiskers, he ade a bold reference to the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, who is being honored at the event.
However, it wouldn’t be Lil Nas X if he didn’t take a moment to troll those around him. When approached by the media correspondents on the carpet, instead of answering questions posed to him. He leaned into the role of a cat, meowing at reporters, which is another nod to the late designer who had a deep love for his Birman cat Choupette.
Lil Nas X might be the music industry’s most beloved internet troll, but he wants to ensure fans know he isn’t a liar. The “Industry Baby” rapper has remained an open book since breaking into the spotlight. From racy photoshoots to poking fun at his sexual orientation and religious beliefs, the entertainer has shared much of himself with the public. However, after he regained his verified blue check on Twitter, fans began to whisper that the star went back on his word to not give into the site’s CEO Elon Musk’s new pay-for-verification policy.
After self-appointing himself, the new CEO of the social media app, Lil Nas X, jumped onto the platform to address the rumors. In a post, Lil Nas X joking vowed to seek vengeance against Musk, writing, “On my soul, I didn’t pay for Twitter Blue. You will feel my wrath, Tesla man!”
on my soul i didn’t pay for twitter blue, u will feel my wrath tesla man!
One fan chimed in to joke about how others promised that should the musician’s verified status be revoked; they would fork up the cash for him to retain his coveted blue check.
Lil Nas X could be telling the truth. Musk had previously confessed to coming out of his pocket to pay for several notable public figures’ Twitter Blue subscriptions after they refused to do so.
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