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Wiz Khalifa had the honors of throwing out the first pitch prior to tonight’s Pittsburgh Pirates game — and he did so while on shrooms.

“Finna get stoned af and throw this first pitch at the pirates game,” the rapper tweeted prior to taking the mound. “Shroomed out throwing in a baseball is crazy.” The magic mushrooms didn’t seem to have much of an effect on Khalifa’s abilities, as he managed to get the ball across home plate — albeit a bit outside.

Khalifa letters enjoyed some munchies in the form of Cracker Jack.

It’s worth noting that Khalifa isn’t the first person to take a Pittsburgh Pirates mound while under the influence. Back in 1970, Dock Ellis famously threw a no-hitter while on acid.

Earlier this month, Khalifa kicked off “High School Reunion Tour” with Snoop Dogg, Too $hort, and Warren G. The 33-city outing runs through the end of August and tickets are available to purchase here.

Just a regular Monday for Wiz Khalifa

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— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) July 18, 2023

Wiz Khalifa tossed out the first pitch at the Pirates game 🔥

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— ClutchPoints MLB (@ClutchpointsMLB) July 18, 2023

Finna gets stoned after and throws this first pitch at the pirates game.

— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) July 17, 2023

Shroomed out throwing in a baseball is crazy.

— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) July 17, 2023

Fuck yeah. pic.twitter.com/UVOHvqe6uq

— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) July 17, 2023

Sir Elton John played the final concert of his long-running farewell tour at the Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, Sweden on Saturday night.

John’s final show featured a 23-song career-spanning setlist, including greatest hits “Bennie and the Jets,” “Rocket Man,” “Tiny Dancer,” “Philadelphia Freedom,” as well as a three-song encore of “Cold Heart ,” “Your Song,” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”

“When we set off on my final tour in 2018, I couldn’t have foreseen in my wildest dreams the twists and turns and the highs and lows of this tour – and the whole world – would have experienced in the next five years,” John said in a statement following the concert. “And every step of the way, my fans have been there. They have stuck with me, they have supported me, they have been patient, and they have kept turning out for every single last show. Tonight has been magical. I’m trying to process it, and I don’t think it will sink in for a while yet that I’m finally finished touring. I can’t tell you how much I’m going to miss the fans and how much their support has humbled me – it will stay with me forever.”

During the set, Coldplay appeared via live video-link to toast John. “Elton, from all of us here, from all the bands and artists you’ve helped and inspired, we love you so much,” said frontman Chris Martin. “We are so grateful for everything you’ve done for the AIDS Foundation, anytime you’ve been kind to anybody. For everything you’ve done for LGBTQ. Everything you’ve done for fashion and eyewear. Everything you’ve done for sexiness, and love, and dressing gowns! Everything you’ve done for music, everything Bernie has done for lyrics, everything your band has done over the thousands of shows you’ve done. We love you so much, we’re going to miss you so much.”

See photos, videos, and the setlist from John’s final night of touring below.

All told, John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour” spanned more than 300 shows (including a headlining set at Glastonbury), selling 5.7 million tickets and $900 million dollars. While the tour marks John’s final global outing, the 76-year-old musician hasn’t ruled out performing one-off shows in the future.

“It’s really important to make a distinction between Elton retiring from touring but Elton not playing his very last public performance for the very last time,” David Furnish, John’s husband and manager, previously told Billboards. “I know for a fact he will not be touring in any capacity. What you’re going to see is the possibility of a special one-off or a small residency in one venue for a limited period of time.”

Setlist:

Bennie and the Jets
Philadelphia Freedom
I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues
Border Song
Tiny Dancer
Have Mercy on the Criminal
Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)
Take Me to the Pilot
Someone Saved My Life Tonight
Levon
Candle in the Wind
Funeral for a Friend/Love Lies Bleeding
Burn Down the Mission
Sad Songs (Say So Much)
Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word
Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me
The Bitch Is Back
I’m still standing
Crocodile Rock
Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting
Encores:
Cold Heart
Your Song
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

After years of abandoned release dates, Lil Uzi Vert’s new album PinkTape has finally arrived.

The album spans 26 songs and includes collaborations with Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, and Don Toliver. Also featured are metalcore band Bring Me the Horizon and J-pop metal group BABYMETAL.

The album was preceded by a trailer directed by Gibson Hazard, which really acts as a mini action movie more than anything. The four-minute clip begins with an anime-version of Uzi, whose infamous $24 million pink diamond was ripped from their forehead by some sort of ancient samurai. From there, the video cuts to the real-life rapper, who travels across Japan to retain their ice. The short features heavy trap beats as well as pop punk instrumentals — as expected for Uzi — and ends with the artist beating the stone beast with a single gunshot to the heart (go figure). Check it out below.

PinkTape follows Lil Uzi Vert’s 2022 Soundcloud EP Red&White. Their last proper album was 2020’s Eternal Atake.

PinkTape Artwork:

PinkTape Tracklist:
01. Flooded The Face
02. Suicide Doors
03. Aye (feat. Travis Scott)
04. Crush Em
05. Amped
06. x2
07. Died And Came Back
08. Spin Again
09. That Fiya
10. I Gotta
11. Endless Fashion (feat. Nicki Minaj)
12. Mama, I’m Sorry
13. All Alone
14. Nakamura
15. Just Wanna Rock
16. Fire Alarm
17. CS
18. Werewolf (feat. Bring Me the Horizon)
19. Pluto To Mars
20. Confession (feat. Don Toliver)
21. Days Come And Go
22. Rehab
23. The End (feat. BABYMETAL)
24.Zoom (Bonus Track)
25. Of Course (Bonus Track)
26. Shardai (Bonus Track)

Randy Rainbow, the Emmy- and Grammy-nominated artist and YouTube superstar, has plotted a North American comedy campaign with the “Randy Rainbow for President Tour,” and tickets are set to reach the public voting soon.

Get tickets here, and read on for more details including pre-sale dates.

What Is Randy Rainbow’s Next Tour?

The “Randy Rainbow for President Tour” kicks off in Denver on October 11th. He’ll continue with stops to Tucson, Arizona; Washington, DC; Atlantic City, New Jersey; and more throughout the month before heading to Toronto on November 3rd and Ann Arbor, Michigan on November 4th.

Randy Rainbow picks back up in St. Petersburg, Florida on December 1st, then hits Atlanta; Milwaukee; and Dayton, Ohio ahead of his final 2023 performance at New York’s Beacon Theater on December 29th.

In 2024, Randy Rainbow plays Los Angeles on January 19th, San Francisco on January 20th, and Las Vegas on January 26th. After nights in Chicago and Portland, he’ll wrap in Seattle on February 3rd.

Who Is Opening for Randy Rainbow on Tour?

There has been no official announcement regarding a running mate on the “Randy Rainbow for President Tour.” However, he will be accompanied on-stage by Broadway musicians performing original songs and co-written numbers with the likes of Marc Shaiman and Alan Menken.

How Can I Get Tickets for Randy Rainbow’s 2023-2024 Tour?

A pre-sale hosted by Randy Rainbow is ongoing (use access code RALLY), while a Live Nation pre-sale opens on Wednesday, June 21st at 10:00 am local time (use code DISCO).

General public tickets follow on Friday, June 23rd at 11:00 am local time via Ticketmaster.

Alternatively, check for seats and deals to all of Randy Rainbow’s upcoming live performances via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

What Are Randy Rainbow’s 2023-2024 Tour Dates?

See Randy Rainbow’s full list of tour dates below, and get tickets to all of his future shows here.

Randy Rainbow 2023-2024 Tour Dates:
10/11 – Denver, CO @ Paramount Theatre
10/12 – Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Arts Center
10/13 – Tucson, AZ @ Fox Theatre
10/14 – El Cajon, CA @ The Magnolia
10/19 – Ridgefield, CT @ The Ridgefield Playhouse
10/20 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre
10/21 – Medford, MA @ Chevalier Theatre
10/27 – Atlantic City, NJ @ Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
10/28 – Storrs, CT @ Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts
11/03 – Toronto, ON @ Massey Hall
11/04 – Ann Arbor, MI @ Michigan Theatre
12/01 – St. Petersburg, FL @ Mahaffey Theater at Duke Energy Center for the Arts
12/02 – Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead Theatre
12/03 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Broward Center for the Performing Arts
12/08 – Dayton, OH @ Victoria Theatre
12/09 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Riverside Theatre
12/29 – New York, NY @ Beacon Theatre
01/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ Orpheum Theatre
01/20 – San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
01/21 – Santa Rosa, CA @ Luther Burbank Center for the Arts
01/26 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Mirage Theatre
01/27 – Chicago, IL @ The Chicago Theatre
02/02 – Portland, OR @ Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
02/03 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre

A US citizen who played in several punk rock bands while living in Russia was arrested in Moscow on suspicion of drug trafficking.

According to NPR, the Khamovniki District Court of Moscow has accused Travis Michael Leake of selling the drug mephedrone. If found guilty, he faces up to 20 years in prison.

A former paratrooper in the US military, Leake has lived in Moscow for nearly a decade. While residing in Russia, he played in several punk bands, including as the lead vocalist in Lovi Noch. Additionally, he served as the president of Red Decades Records, which looks to identify and cultivate “new and existing talent in the Russian marketplace for wider distribution in a world market.”

Leake was also featured in a 2014 episode of Anthony Bourdain’s Unknown Parts, where he voiced his frustrations with censorship in Russia. “This was a documentary series about musicians standing up and risking their lives in some cases, to stand up against government abuse of power, government corruption,” he said in the episode. “And yet, a foreign government was able to editorially control what American viewers saw on their TV screens. That to me is a scandal of epic proportions.”

Leake has denied the charge, telling the police: “I don’t understand why I’m here. I don’t admit guilt, I don’t believe I could have done what I’m accused of because I don’t know what I’m accused of.”

A spokesperson for the US State Department said officials were aware of Leake’s detention. “The US Department of State and our embassies and consulates abroad have no greater priority than the safety and security of US citizens overseas,” the department said in a statement. “When a US citizen is detained overseas, the Department pursues consular access as soon as possible and works to provide all appropriate consular assistance.”

Leake is the third American detained in Russia amid heightened tensions with the US. Last year, WNBA star Brittney Griner was jailed on drug charges, and was later released in a prisoner swap. in march, Wall StreetJournal reporter Evan Gershkovich was arrested on espionage charges and remains in custody as of today.

To say Elliot Page has endured a lot during his time in Hollywood has been an understatement. The actor’s upcoming memoir Pageboys wastes no time getting into the nitty gritty about his experiences as a queer person in the limelight (via People), including a secret relationship with a closed co-star and the “famous asshole” who once verbally assaulted him at a star-studded party.

In the memoir, Page uses “Ryan” as the code name for a co-star he began seeing romantically after they met on set; Ryan, a woman who wasn’t gay yet, would hold Page’s hand at work. But she pretended to be just platonic friends with Page when they were out — if they even acknowledged each other at all. Still, the pair kept up a relationship for two years.

“Some of my friends didn’t even know I was in a relationship,” Page said. “Ultimately, I do think she loves me. We loved each other and that was very real in our bubble. It was fantastic. You know, it was really beautiful. I admired her and how she inspired me in many ways. But the hidden feeling was far too painful. That was impossible and not a sustainable relationship at all. And it taught me that I wasn’t gonna do that again.”

But where is Page likely didn’t feel hidden was a 2014 birthday party in Los Angeles, at which she was approached by an “acquaintance” and fellow well-known actor. Page recalls this actor telling him: “You aren’t gay. That doesn’t exist. You are just afraid of men.”

The actor’s verbal attacks then got more violent, adding: “I’m going to fuck you to make you realize you aren’t gay.” When the two ran into each other later on, Page said this person told him: “I don’t have a problem with gay people I swear.”

But thankfully, Page has also found peace in “the sort of ease and the ability to exist” he’s felt since coming out as trans in 2020. We’ll be able to read more about that journey when Pageboys comes out June 6th — you can pre-order a copy here.

Last year, Page appeared in Season 3 of Netflix’s The Umbrella Academy.

The Pitch: Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a tough, grizzled secret agent who hops around the globe, taking down bad guys and saving the world — all while his suburban family is none the wiser. Yes, that’s the plot of True Liesbut it’s also the plot of Netflix’s FUBAR, Arnold’s first time as the lead of a television show (at 75!). Here, he plays the 65-year-old (sure) Luke Brunner, whose civilian cover is running a boutique gym equipment store with his ex-wife Tally (Fabiana Udenio) when he’s not swanning off to punch more terrorists in the face.

But his own double life gets a huge reality check when, on his latest mission to stop a South American drug lord (Gabriel Luna), he discovers that his estranged twentysomething daughter Emma (Top Gun: Maverick‘s Monica Barbaro) is also on that mission, and it turns out she‘s been a CIA agent this whole time too! The shock!

With their respective covers blown, they’re forced to finally work together and hash out their professional and personal issues — all while figuring out how to keep their superspy lives a secret from their loved ones.

Leveraging Arnold’s Star Power: There’s something innately charming, and yet deeply cynical, about the concept of ol’ Arnie coming back to TV for a retread of the kind of work he made his nut on in the ’80s and ’90s. In his post-Governatorial career, Schwarzenegger has tried mightily to return to the movie-star fold (Terminators: Dark Fate, the Expendables series) and stretch his legs as a dramatic actor (Maggie). But most recently, he’s leaned into the kind of cheeky meta-humor nature of his own casting. In this respect, FUBAR feels not unlike the excellent Taran Killam vehicle Killing Gunther — a milquetoast comedy whose entire premise hinges on audiences saying, “Hey, that’s Arnold! Doing Arnoldstuff! I remember that!”

But the“True Liesbut what if a father and daughter are both the spy?” premise holds some promises, and to be fair the show’s most effective moments come when Schwarzenegger and Barbaro get to explore this in depth. at its heart, FUBAR is a show about a distant father realizing his daughter’s going down the same flawed path he is, and trying to keep her from making the same mistakes. That stuff’s pretty interesting, and the pair have some solid chemistry when they get to sit down and talk about how the allure of their exciting secret lives can pull them away from the people they love the most.

To be fair to the former Mr. Universe, he’s giving it as much as he can at his advanced age. His Luke Brunner is hardly the beefy superman of commando and predators; the show’s modest budget doesn’t hide the seams between Arnold and his army of stunt doubles very aptly. But let’s see you dive behind crates while shooting pistols when you hit your golden years!

Dolly Parton famously (twice!) declined an invitation to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump. It turned out that she also rejected a similar overture from President Joe Biden.

TheToday Show’s Jacob Soboroff recently interviewed Parton recently to promote her upcoming album Rockstar. While the singer didn’t discuss her decision not to accept the Presidential Medal of Freedom on camera, Soborof told The Today Show colleagues that it stemmed from her desire not to be associated with any particular party. “I just don’t want even the appearance of being a partisan in any way,” he recalled saying.

Parton did discuss her distrust of the modern political system in general, however. After Soborof read an uncharacteristically biting lyric from Parton’s new song “World on Fire” (“Greedy politicians present and past/ They wouldn’t know the truth if it bit ’em in the ass”), he asked which politicians the song was about .

“All of them! Any of em!” Parton revised. “I don’t think any of ’em are trying hard enough. I’m sure they’re all trying, but I just really think that, often, they worry more about their party than they do about the people. If we just do what we feel is the right thing, rather than who’s gonna lose, who’s gonna win this, who’s gonna look better if they do this, rather than working from the heart.”

Even though she’s remaining mum on her partisan ties (if she has any), “World on Fire” still marks Parton’s most political statement to date. The track appears on rockstar, which she was inspired to make after receiving another major accolade: enshrinement into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 30-track rock album is composed of nine original songs and covers of rock ‘n’ roll classics like Prince’s “Purple Rain,” Blondie’s “Heart of Glass,” and Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” Joining her are a who’s-who of rock royalty, including Debbie Harry, Elton John, and Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr. Rockstar is out November 17th, and pre-orders are ongoing.

“Greedy politicians present and past, they wouldn’t know the truth if it bit ’em in the ass.”

Absolutely loved talking to @DollyParton about her new single off her rock album and spending time with her at Dollywood.

Here’s our full @TODAYshow report. pic.twitter.com/KTCAi9F1O2

— Jacob Soboroff (@jacobsoboroff) May 15, 2023

Canadian rockers The Beaches have readied their second proper studio album, Blame My Ex. The record arrives September 15th via Island Records, but with lead single “Blame Brett,” out now, you already know who to blame for Jordan Miller’s problems.

“Blame Brett” allows The Beaches’ singer-bassist to explain that his newfound commitment issues are the result of a broken heart. “I’m sorry in advance/ I’m only gonna treat you bad/ I’m probably gonna let you down/ I’m probably gonna sleep around,” she sings, over vibrant guitar. “But don’t blame me, blame Brett/ Blame my ex, blame my ex, blame my ex.”

The single has “a little bit of a misleading title,” Miller said in a statement. “It’s not really about my relationship. It’s about feeling vulnerable and afraid to open your heart to someone new. I’m basically talking to my future partners, explaining that I can only offer something casual while my heart heals — a song for all the hot messes out there.” Listen to the track below.

Pre-orders for Blame My Ex are ongoing. The LP follows The Beaches’ 2017 debut Late Show. Since then, they’ve released the EPs The Professionals and Future Lovers, which they combined into a full-length last year with Sisters Not Twins (The Professional Lovers Album).

The Beaches just kicked off a North American tour that continued throughout the summer. See their full list of upcoming shows below and grab tickets via StubHub, where orders are 100% guaranteed through StubHub’s FanProtect program. StubHub is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

The Beaches 2023 Tour Dates:
05/09 — Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge
05/11 — Austin, TX @ Empire Control Room
05/12 — Houston, TX @ House of Blues
05/13 — Dallas, TX @ Ruins
05/26 — Allston, MA @ Boston Calling Festival
06/23 — St. John’s (NFLD), CA @ Iceberg Alley Performance Tent
07/06 – 07/07 — Saskatoon, CA @ SaskJazz
07/08 — Milwaukee, NM @ Summerfest
07/09 — Kirtland, OH @ Wonderstruck
07/14 — Buffalo, NY @ Cobblestone Live Music & Arts Festival
07/15 — Ottawa, ON @ Hope Volleyball Summerfest
08/03 — Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
08/04 – 08/06 — Saint John, CA @ Area 506 Festival
09/08 – 09/09 — Sarnia, CA @ Sarnia Block Party

Billy Strings has enlisted the help of Willie Nelson for his new single, “California Sober.” Watch the music video for the song below.

An upbeat bluegrass number, “California Sober” pays homage to putting your unhealthy partying years behind you, and moving onto a more “sober” future — if you consider abstaining from everything except marijuana “sober,” that is. With shots of blunt-puffing, joint-rolling, and, of course, Willie himself, the tune is a perfect soundtrack for a relaxing evening of staying in and lighting up.

Nelson’s appearance comes midway through the track, as he provides harmonies and delivers a verse with his inimitable voice, which, at 89 years old, still rings as charming and resonant as ever. Add in the harmonica accompaniment from Mickey Raphael, and “California Sober” has everything you’d want from a Willie Nelson feature.

For Strings, the single is his first new release since signing with Reprise Records, and it effortlessly fits in with the rest of his catalog thanks to the acoustic plucking and virtuosic solos. While on the road, the 30-year-old recently announced he’ll be adding additional stops to his massive 2023 tour (grab tickets here). This weekend, he’ll join the roster of stars celebrating Nelson’s 90th birthday at the Hollywood Bowl, along with Neil Young, Snoop Dogg, Beck, Booker T. Jones, and many more.

Nelson, for his part, is showing no signs of slowing down, even at almost 90. Besides this single and his birthday festivities, he’s kept himself busy. This past weekend, he performed at Stephen Stills’ Light Up the Blues, and within the past week, he’s announced a 50th anniversary iteration of his 4th of July Picnic in Austin and a 16-stop run for the 2023 Outlaw Music Festival Tour. Grab your seats for the latter here.

If you don’t get a chance to see them together in person this weekend, you can still watch Billy and Willie hang out and lay down their tracks in the in-studio music video for “California Sober.” Watch it below.