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HBO Dropped A Sneak Peak At Pedro Pascal In The Live Action ‘The Last Of Us’ (And Showed Off A Bunch Of Returning Shows)

Despite weeks of chaos at HBO Max and its parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, a new sizzle reel shows sure makes it seem like the HBO brand is as strong as ever. After naturally leading with House of the Dragon, a prequel to the network’s juggernaut Game of Thrones series, the promotional video confirmed the return of a whole slew of shows and surprisingly unveiled the first look at The Last of Us.

Based on the short clip, it’s clear that the adaptation of the hit Sony video game series is being primed as the next big HBO Original coming down the pipe. Starring Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, The Last of Us will take the characters on a post-apocalyptic journey where they’ll have to not only contend with zombie “clickers” but questionable survivalists like Nick Offerman‘s Bill.

The Last of Us sneak peak should go over well with gaming fans, due to the attention of detail:

Here’s the synopsis via Entertainment Weekly:

The Last of Us takes place in a post-apocalyptic United States, 20 years after a fungal plague decimated humankind. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle a 14-year-old girl, Ellie, out of their militarized quarantine zone under suspicious circumstances. This seemingly simple task spirals into a dangerous odyssey across a crumbling America filled with cutthroat factions and zombified mutants.

On top of debuting the first look at The Last of Us, the sizzle reel also confirmed the return of Hacks. The Jean Smart series will apparently be surviving whatever the heck is happening behind the scenes at HBO Max. For now.

(Via Entertainment Weekly)

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George R.R. Martin Compared A ‘House Of The Dragon’ Scene To An Iconic ‘Game Of Thrones’ Moment

The House of the Dragon series premiere had sex, violence, and dragons. It’s good to have Game of Thrones back. But while the episode was entertaining, one scene was hard to watch. In “The Heirs of the Dragon,” we learn that King Viserys and Queen Aemma have been trying to have a male heir for years, but after multiple miscarriages and stillbirths, they remain without a son. The king is certain this time it will happen, however, so much so that he orders the maester to perform a C-section on his wife, who dies in the process. So, too does, the child, Baelon, the so-called “Heir for a Day.”

In an interview with Vanity Fair, House of the Dragon co-creator George R.R. Martin compared the scene to an iconic Game of Thrones moment. “That scene is… you don’t want to use the word ‘enjoyable’ for a scene like that, but it’s incredibly powerful,” he said. “It’s visceral and it’ll rip your heart out and throw it on the floor. It has the kind of impact that the Red Wedding had. It’s a beautifully done scene of something horrible.”

I don’t necessarily agree with Martin that Queen Aemma’s death in “The Heirs of the Dragon” has the same “impact” as the betrayal committed in “The Rains of Castamere,” arguably the best episode of Game of Thrones. But the two moments do share one thing: moms who deserved better.

For more on the House of the Dragon, check out our Contenders vs. Pretenders recap.

(Via Vanity Fair)

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HBO Max’s ‘House Of The Dragon’ Premiere Hiccup Frustrated Viewers (But It’s Ultimately Good News)

HBO has a lot riding on those dragon riders of House of the Dragon‘s contenders and pretenders. Plenty of people felt dubious about whether the prequel could help make up for the lingering string of Game of Thrones‘ eighth season, but the good news is HotD is actually quite good. Not only that, but there was already some literal “HotD” in the form of Matt Smith’s Daemon Targaryen already getting sort-of randy. He has issues! Alright, he’s a damn mess, but more to our current point, people tuned into the premiere.

Oh boy, did they. As it turns out HBO Max servers weren’t prepared for the live streaming onslaught, which is both surprising (considering the franchise’s blockbuster viewership for the flagship series) but inevitable. More people are likely streaming three years later rather than tuning in on premium cable TV, and yup, it was Crash City up in there. This should be good news, even if it frustrated people, because that means that the audience is there, clamoring for more Westeros tales.

And let’s just say that HBO Max will want to beef up their streaming servers, so that people can tune in for more “Dracarys” and watch all dominoes line up as the Targaryens start to firm up the lineage. And when that Jon Snow spinoff finally arrives, we’ll all know nothing (just like him) other than we’ll wanna stream this one live. All of that’s thinking well ahead in the future, but in the meantime, let’s check in on how everyone responded to HBO Max crashing halfway through the premiere episode.

House of the Dragon airs (and theoretically streams) Sunday nights at 9:00pm EST.

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What’s Popular On Streaming Now

Multiple times per week, our TV and film experts will list the most important ten streaming selections for you to pop into your queues. We’re not strictly operating upon reviews or accrued streaming clicks (although yes, we’ve scoured the streaming site charts) but, instead, upon those selections that are really worth noticing amid the churning sea of content. There’s a lot out there, after all, and your time is valuable.

TIE: 10. The Bear (FX series streaming on Hulu)

Let’s do this one last time for the top 10-ish because Carmy and his fellow Chefs are so entertaining and intense that they’re worth watching twice. Speaking of which, if you’re a holdout, it’s time to give up the fight. Surrender to this story if an authentic portrayal of kitchen-based drama, for people who put their all into delivering the delicious goods. Beyond that, Carmy’s dealing with some hefty family drama that’s left him with some horrific demons. Cameos from Joel McHale and Jon Bernthal will enthrall you, and Ayo Edebiri and Ebon Moss-Bachrach deserve more credit than they’ve been receiving amid all of the speculation of whether Carmy will get down in Season 2.

Tie: 10. Harley Quinn (HBO Max series)

Let’s hope this one survives the reported impending Warner Bros. Discovery slice and dice that’s coming for some of your favorite shows. Fingers are still crossed over here for Doom Patrol as well, but for now, he’s enjoy this story of the ultimate supervillainess keeping hold of her own power and leading an assortment of Gotham henchman. Together, they will continue to rule over those other goons, and the ongoing story of Harley and Ivy proves that this show can give the fans what they want without sacrificing substance. Also, this show ain’t gritty, which is refreshing as hell in the current DC landscape.

9. Power Book III: Raising Kanan (Starz series also streaming on Hulu)

50 Cent’s been shopping future seasons of this hit drama round, so that adds to the drama of where these stories will go. For now, this season picks up with the family ties that bind, and everything is growing ever more intricate and winding with personal lives, an expanding drug operation, and family business woes all adding up. Inner dynamics are complicated beyond belief, and that’s to the audience’s benefit.

8 Elvis (Warner Bros. film on Amazon and other PVOD outlets)

This chaotic ride through the short life and enduring career of Elvis Presley is streaming up a storm after theater release, and even though Tom Hanks is always great, Hanx is not so great here, on purpose. He’s not the major reason to watch this movie. Rather, it’s Baz Lurhmann’s own wonderfully ridiculous retelling in biopic format that’s worth watching for the way that Austin Butler lights up the screen. His truly transformative performance takes you through all of the King’s phases, and yes, you’ll be all shook up by the end of this movie.

7. Prey (Hulu movie)

This down and dirty franchise edition is worth your while, and never forget that even a total badass female protagonist must use her wits in addition to her brawn to defend her people. It’s also worth noting that this female Comanche warrior is not only fighting a hostile alien creature (who’s hunting humans for sport, not survival) but also those who are attempting to colonize her tribe. This franchise is not only refreshed as a result, but it’s never been better.

6. Mike Judge’s Beavis and Butt-Head (Paramount+ series)

You love to see it. By “it,” I mean the successful resurrection of a totally mindless pair who prove that the best things in life aren’t worth changing. Settle in for their ridiculously banal perspective on life and music videos and remember how much you missed Mike Judge’s buttmunches. Remember, they also brought us Daria and Cornholio, who’s still probably looking for TP for his bunghole. Not everything has to be serious, alright?

5. selena + chef (Paramount+ series)

This is a short list, unfortunately, or it would also include the recently concluded Only Murders In The Building, where Selena holds her own alongside Steve Martin and Martin Short. Here, she’s been quietly notching several pleasantly enjoyable seasons of this cooking show. Mind you, Selena is not a chef, but she enlists a lot of chefs to help her make the magic happen. She also deals with some occasional infernos, but no one’s been hurt yet. All that can be found her is some tasty food and the realization that Selena’s kitchen voyages are one of HBO Max’s most successful hits so far, proving (once again) that she’s an underappreciated force on TV.

4 Better Call Saul (AMC series streaming on AMC+)

Slipping Jimmy’s about to slip on out of this universe in this season finale, which means that there are only a few more moments to tell Cinnabon jokes before you slip into the finale. This ends the Breaking Bad universe, but if you’re interested in some spinoff ideas, then Brian Grubb’s got them, but first, do check in on where Jimmy/Saul/Gene end up and where Kim Wexler’s life ends up going, too. This season also gave us some Jesse Pinkman and Heisenberg along with some eventful (but inevitable) deaths as the timelines began to collide. And this was a remarkable instance of a prequel actually being better than a flagship show. Cinnabons for everyone!

3. She-Hulk (Disney+ series)

The Ally McBeal of the MCU is already off to a roaring start with Orphan Black‘s Tatiana Maslany Hulking out with better CGI than expected. There’s a wonderful Steve Rogers reference, and Mark Ruffalo’s along for the ride as Bruce Banner. Since Jennifer Walters serves superheroes everywhere, this show fuels an enormous amount of cameos, so it should tie things together nicely, even if the current MCU state feels a little bit sporadic.

2. House of the Dragon(HBO series on HBO Max)

As with Better Call Saul, this prequel not only lives up (so far) to its predecessor but hits a better groove right out of the gate. We’ve obviously got lots (17 to be precise) of fire breathers, each with their own personalities while they serve their dragon-riding dynasty. This prequel (starring Matt Smith, Paddy Considine, and Emma D’arcy) takes place a little over a century before the birth of Daenerys, who was the last of the Targaryen bunch (unless one counts bastard Jon Snow). And he will get his own show (where he probably still knows nothing), but the great news is that this show — based upon George R.R. Martin’s Fire & Blood — is a rager. This takes us through the reign of Targaryen kings before the house fell, and seeing King’s Landing standing again is quite the sight.

1. The Sandman (Netflix series)

Thanks to a bonus episode (featuring the “Calliope” story) that Netflix decided to drop, this show get another week at the top, and for excellent reason. This series bring’s Neil Gaiman’s legendary and lugubrious comic book series to life in stunning glory. Tom Sturridge pulls off the most fitting representation of the aloof, angular Morpheus, who must repair his kingdom after being imprisoned for a century. We’ve also got Patton Oswalt as a raven and Gwendoline Christie as the most regel-yet-bored ruler of Hell in all of eternity. “The Sound Of Her Wings” turned out to be the most beautiful TV episode in recent memory, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste’s Death is a different take on the iconic character but fully worth the three-decade wait.

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‘House Of The Dragon’ Contenders Vs. Pretenders (And Bonus Wound Watch): ‘Heirs Of The Dragon’

It’s been three years since Game of Thrones aired its uneven and divisive final season. For some, the hiatus from Westeros – with its bloodshed and ice zombies and unfulfilling character arcs – could’ve lasted a bit longer. But time, and a multinational tech company in need of a hit after unloading a roster of original streaming series for undisclosed financial reasons, waits for no one. So, here we are. Back in a still-standing King’s Landing, nearly 200 years before Daenerys Targaryen will burn it to the ground.

House of The Dragon follows her ancestors’ story, one that’s just as brutal and nuanced and clouded by the hubris that comes with owning mythical fire-breathing reptiles as house pets as hers was. But, instead of conquering the Seven Kingdoms, the Targaryen dynasty is tasked with ruling them, which might be even more difficult.

So yes, this show is like Succession with dragons. I don’t care how HBO wants to spin it, that’s the vibe. And because the goal is to sit atop a sword-clad that regularly sticks you with its pointy ends — just ask Paddy Considine — we’re going to do a weekly heat-check of where the major players rank in terms of inheritance. We’ve categorized them as Contenders and Pretenders and they can switch labels as quickly as they switch allegiances at court. As a bonus, we’re also holding a weekly (or semi-weekly) Wound Watch devoted to King Viserys because, well, you’ll see why!

Here’s where everyone sits after the show’s first episode.

The Pretenders

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Corlys Velaryon aka The Sea Snake

Corlys Velaryon has a lot going for him. A recognizable hairdo. An iconic moniker. Vaults-full of gold. A fleet of ships that would make a Greyjoy bend the knee in respect. But Corlys wants more. He wants the Iron Throne, if not for himself and his wife then for his children, and he’s too aggressive in his campaign style to be taken seriously by anyone. He spends most of the episode b*tching about shipping lanes being clogged by pirates and supporting Prince Daemon Targaryen’s public limb-ripping tantrums simply to spite the King and his Hand, Otto Hightower. He’s wound so tightly that he even refuses free booze at council meetings. This is a man who cannot be trusted.

King Viserys

Is Viserys Targaryen the Kendall Roy of Westeros? Yes, yes he is. Despite being named king, it’s hard to view this guy as a leader. He was chosen by a High Council because the thought of a woman ruling the realm made a bunch of lords’ cajones shrivel up in fear. He spends most of the show’s first episode pathetically whining for his wife to birth him a male heir, despite having a dragon-riding daughter filling his royal cup. And his biggest accomplishment isn’t staving off the Free Cities – who are invading the Step Stones and feeding men to the crabs – but planning a name-day tourney that ends in violence and the death of his wife. In other words, he is, as the capitalist industrial complex would say, “quiet quitting.”

Princess Rhaenys Targaryen

Known as The Queen Who Never Was – which, rude – Princess Rhaenys was the former king’s eldest living heir but her gender meant that her cousin Viserys was chosen over her to rule. And she is not bitter about that. At all … jk, Rhaenys is quietly fuming throughout the episode and cackling with glee into her wine glass anytime someone who references her rejected claim is unhorsed in front of the commonfolk of King’s Landing. She’ll likely never wear a crown, but she’ll enjoy watching her family burn itself to the damn ground to decide who should.

Alicent Hightower

Westeros’ resident “pick-me” girl, Alicent Hightower is the best friend of Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen and the only daughter of Otto Hightower. She’s young and eager to please, but she’s smart too – someone capable of playing the game for the throne should she decide to. Unfortunately, her father seems to make that decision for her, quite literally pimping the girl out to his best friend after the death of the Queen in childbirth. So, in case you were wondering, yeah, this show is just as “ick” as GoT was.

Prince Baelon Targaryen

Look, I don’t wish to speak ill of a dead baby, but Baelon really f*cked things up for his House. He was “king for a day” and he managed to drive a wedge between his father and his uncle, muddle the line of succession, paint the Targaryen line as weak, thrust his sister in an unenviable position of scrutiny, and cost the crown a ton of money for a name-day tourney that all felt a bit pointless in the end. We won’t be seeing him again and, honestly, that might be for the best.

The Contenders

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Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen

The parallels between Rhaenyra and Daenerys Targaryen are obvious. Glaringly so. Like, should we even bother liking this girl if she’s just going to grow up to be a murderous Mad Queen who gets knifed by her limp biscuit of a lover, obvious? It’s too soon to know for sure, but Rhaenyra has some things going for her that Daenerys didn’t. Familial support. A nearly full-grown dragon she’s tamed to behave like an overgrown house cat. Experience navigating the complexities of court life. A non-existent savior complex. Rhaenyra seems less interested in ruling than in simply earning her father’s approval but that ambition is likely lurking deep beneath the surface so we’ll see how long it takes for her to torch her enemies with a bit of dragon fire.

Prince Daemon Targaryen

Matt Smith is doing his best Lord of the Rings cosplay in House of the Dragon. That’s a compliment, truly. Prince Daemon Targaryen is his brother’s apparent heir, but he’s just hot-headed and impulsive enough to cause the king’s council to doubt his ability to lead. (And Daemon doesn’t help matters by calling Otto Hightower a c*nt every chance he gets.) He’s a rascal. A scoundrel. A maker of mischief. And he’s so desperate to prove himself of worth to his king that he cloaks his army in gold and castrates criminals and piles their body parts in horse-drawn carts to instill fear in his subjects. At one point, he shows up to a council meeting after a night of butchering with blood staining his face. This guy is pure chaos. We almost want to see him end up on the throne, just for the hell of it.

Otto Hightower, The Hand of the King

No Hand of the King can really be trusted – unless they’re named Eddard Stark – but Otto Hightower puts even Tywin Lannister to shame with his political maneuvering in House of the Dragon’s premiere. He’s got a personal vendetta against the prince, he views Viserys’ daughter unworthy of sitting on the Iron Throne, he silences the concerns of the king’s most powerful allies, and he pressures his friend to remarry the same day he torches the corpses of his dead wife and child. He’s a real piece of work. But, he’s got a young and beautiful daughter to wield against a weak-minded, grief-stricken ruler so the chance that he’ll amass even more power than he already has looks good. Too good.

Wound Watch

*Alexa, play Sheryl Crow’s ‘The First Cut Is The Deepest’*

For as long as King Viserys reigns, we’ll be keeping inventory of the many cuts he accumulates while sitting on the Iron Throne. It’s a metaphor, you see. A sign that even an inorganic object made of sharp steel can sense he’s not fit to perch his ass upon it. But it’s also just a fun reminder that human beings really suffered before the age of modern medicine. In this episode, Viserys must attend to two separate injuries. The first, a puncture wound to his back that’s festered and become infected. Leeches haven’t worked so, naturally, he ops to cauterize the wound. The second, a tiny slice to his pinky while casting his brother Daemon out of King’s Landing ends with the King submersing his hand in a bowl full of maggots. You can decide which is less stomach-churning.

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‘House Of The Dragon’ Viewers Are Already Into The Spinoff For One Overriding ‘HotD’ Reason (Besides Those Dragons)

Finally (or maybe it’s too soon?), the first Game of Thrones spinoff is upon us. House of the Dragon (which is already known as HotD by the internet) debuted on Sunday night, and people were… skeptical. Some were excited, yes, but there’s a certain amount of trepidation involved after how the flagship series ended. For that matter, the entire eighth season left people sour, given what the writers did to Daenerys Targaryen (the Khaleesi, the Unburnt Breaker of Chains, etc. etc.). She unleashed “Dracarys” all over King’s Landing, and now, viewers can visit this place afresh, as it stood over a century before the events of Game of Thrones.

Surprise, surprise, this spinoff is actually pretty darn good, at least when it comes to the handful of episodes screened for critics. We’ve got a ton of Targaryen wigs, obviously, but the pilot does a marvelous job of setting up the various players and houses (with the dragon riders obviously being the main focus). We got to meet Paddy Considine as King Viserys I and Matt Smith as the salty Prince Daemon, who’s already rather randy, and Matt Smith wasn’t joking about how he probably could have stood fewer sex scenes.

Of course, people love the dragons (which look bloody awesome), and they were definitely here for “the script” (meaning those fire-breathing beasts) Also, people were thinking a lot about Dany and how “Valyrian is their mother tongue.”

And now we’re getting to the character (Daemon) whose ambition and presumption that he’s getting that throne is, well, possibly wrong. But he has more going for him, including this “Tony Hawk” maneuver.

Yet then there was the first Daemon Targaryen sex scene, which put a confusing spin on the “HotD” moniker. Here we go, or not? As it turned out Daemon had a hard time focusing, or completing, or something. He was perhaps experiencing “an existential crisis while in the middle of an orgy.”

His bedchamber companion even had to offer to bring someone else in to help. It wasn’t great! And Twitter went a little nuts over how Daemon’s a “lousy lay,” but they still somehow have the “HotD” for him. Yep, it wouldn’t be Westeros without a ton of sex!

“I don’t want to see DrWho’s a$$” might be the most perplexing tweet about Daemon, but I am giggling over it.

We’ll have much more House of the Dragon coverage for you soon. The spinoff airs on Sunday nights at 9:00pm EST.

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The Storm Swept The Mystics Thanks To An Impressive Game 2 Win

Game 1 of the Mystics-Storm first round series was an instant classic, with Seattle managing to comeback late in the fourth quarter to win thanks to a big close from Jewell Loyd, which was just enough to take down an incredible individual effort from Elena Delle Donne.

In a first round that’s featured a number of blowouts, the 4-5 series was the one most were hoping would provide drama, but Game 2 didn’t follow the same script as the depth of Seattle proved to be too much for Washington in what became a XX-XX Storm win to advance them to the playoff semifinals.

Seattle came out hot, led by Loyd and their longtime star Sue Bird, as the Storm backcourt got busy early, pushing Seattle out to a 10-point advantage after the first quarter with five combined threes (and some slick passing too).

The Mystics would fight back early in the second quarter, going on a 15-4 run led by Natasha Cloud and punctuated by a three from Alysha Clark to push them in front briefly.

Seattle would edge back in front by two at the half, as Loyd and Cloud dueled from distance and it seemed like we might get another incredible showdown.

However, the Storm had other ideas as Breanna Stewart, who struggled to score early, started to find the basket from outside and in, while also setting a career-high in assists to push Seattle back in front by 10 going into the fourth quarter.

Early in the fourth it started to feel like the Storm had taken full control, with Loyd lacing her fifth triple of the night and Seattle opening up their biggest lead of the game at 16 points.

The Mystics would keep fighting, with Cloud knocking down five threes of her own and Ariel Atkins chipping in three, but with Delle Donne not able to find the same form as Game 1 (5-of-14 from the field for 12 points), Washington just didn’t have the firepower to keep up and the Storm pulled away to a 13-point victory, punctuated by Sue Bird, who had a steal and score followed by her fourth three of the night as she finished with 18 points and 10 assists.

All five Storm starters finished in double figures, as their depth continues to shine. Stewart filled up the stat sheet with 21 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists as she overcame that rough shooting start for a dominant performance. Loyd had 19 points (including those five threes), while Gabby Williams and Tina Charles had 14 and 12 apiece.

For Washington, it’s a disappointing end to a terrific season that saw the welcome return of Elena Delle Donne to playoff basketball. As for Seattle, they now head to Las Vegas for the semifinals for a highly anticipated best of 5 series with their Western Conference rivals in the Aces, with two of the most stacked rosters in the league going head-to-head in a series W fans will be very excited to see.

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Rudy Giuliani Wants His Law License Back Because He Hasn’t ‘Caused A Riot’ In The Last Year And A Half

Rudy Giuliani sacrificed it all for Donald Trump, and considering he’s still carrying his water, he apparently thinks it was worth it. His reputation? In tatters. His bank account? In danger of being surrendered from a billion dollar lawsuit. His law license? Suspended in New York and D.C. He’ll likely never gain the first two back, but he’s not above begging for the third one.

As per Raw Story, the ever-Clouseau-esque former NYC mayor went on his curiously-titled WABC radio show Uncovering the Truth, which he co-hosts with Dr. Maria Ryan, to whine about making himself unable to make serious money from his longtime profession.

“Do you think I like being suspended from the practice of law?” Giuliani fumed. “You think I like being suspended from the practice of law for the ridiculous idea that I’m a danger to the country? What but a fascist state of New York accepts the notion that I should be suspended from the practice of law because I’m going to cause a riot?”

He then seemed to accidentally acknowledge one reason he lost said license in the first place. “And it’s been a year and a half and I haven’t caused any riot,” Giuliani said, perhaps a little nod to him calling for “trial by combat” from already fuming Trump supporters soon before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

In the meantime, he’ll have to turn to others for legal representation with his other headaches, including being targeted by investigators over possible interference in Georgia during the 2020 election.

(Via Raw Story)

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Coldplay Covers Kate Bush’s ‘Running Up That Hill’ During Their Penultimate Wembley Stadium Series Show

Kate Bush‘s 1985 single “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” has had a big resurgence this summer, following the fourth season of Stranger Things. The song was featured prominently throughout the season, giving it new life among a younger generation.

Since the premiere of Stranger Things season 4, “Running Up That Hill” has reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts and No. 1 on the UK Singles charts, with streams rising on platforms like TikTok and Spotify.

During Coldplay’s fifth of six shows for their Wembley Stadium series in London, the band covered the song, as an acoustic, guitar-driven ballad. Coldplay was joined by comedian Steve Coogan, who appeared in character as Alan Partridge from his various sketch shows.

Earlier this summer, Bush spoke with BBC Radio 4 to discuss the song’s resurgence and how she feels about its newfound success nearly 30 years after its original release.

“I think they’ve put it in a really special place,” said Bush. “I mean the Duffer brothers created the series, and… I was actually already familiar with the series. I thought, what a lovely way for the song to be used, in such a positive way, as a sort of Talisman for Max. Yeah, I think it’s very touching actually.”

Check out the cover above.

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Trump Has Been Spending PAC Donations On Some Strange Things, Including Legal Fees And ‘Fake News’ Subscriptions

Donald Trump has always been able to raise money off his cash-strapped supporters, but he doesn’t always spend it the way he should. Sometimes he spends it on himself. His Save America PAC has been seeing record donations since the FBI searched the resort he now calls home. But a new report reveals that he’s actually been using it in some odd ways.

As per Insider, a financial disclosure made public Saturday shows that Trump’s PAC has spent $4 million of its riches. What on? Well, for one thing, he’s spent it on subscriptions to those news publications he’s long dubbed “Fake News.” He peeled off $17 for a subscription to The New York Times, and a whopping $100 on The Washington Post. There were more subscriptions, presumably so he can read the news before he asserts they’re false.

Perhaps the strangest donation was a mysterious, unexplained $650,000 to the Smithsonian. The least surprising was the nearly $1 million he spent on legal consultations — almost double what he shelled out for such services in June. Reasons for the massive uptick are unknown, but he sure does have plenty of legal woes, and he’s having trouble finding decent representation, in part because of his long history of stiffing contractors. But now we know at least some people are getting paid.

Donations are also going to the salaries of some top Trumpworld figures, including creepy-voiced Stephen Miller. Save America, indeed.

Trump’s PAC has spent about $25 million in 2022 so far, and it’s managed to raise $99 million through July. That’s a lot of money, but, according to Bloomberg, Trump can only spend $5,000 of it on his campaign per election. That means if he does announce a third presidential campaign, he’ll have to start from scratch — and may have to do so from jail.

(Via Insider)