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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Teyana Taylor releases 'Long Time,' first single in 5 years
June 4 (UPI) -- Singer and actress Teyana Taylor is back with her first single in five years. She released the song "Long Time" and its music video Wednesday. "I kept you inspired, I lent you my fire," she sings in the visual, wearing a red-splotched white gown. "You let me get tired." LaKeith Stanfield plays her husband in the video, while Aaron Pierre portrays an apparent detective. The song describes the singer's realization that she should have left her relationship a long time ago. "Long Time" will appear on the music artist's upcoming visual album, Escape Room, due in August. "Wow, it's really happening y'all," Taylor wrote in an Instagram post celebrating the new music. "It's been a long time coming... I'm here debuting new music." Taylor is also set to star opposite Taraji P. Henson in Tyler Perry's Straw, which premieres Friday. She will also star alongside Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts in All's Fair, a series arriving on Hulu later in 2025.
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Teyana Taylor releases 'Long Time,' first single in 5 years
1 of 6 | Teyana Taylor arrives on the red carpet at the Disney Upfront on May 13. She released new music Wednesday. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo June 4 (UPI) -- Singer and actress Teyana Taylor is back with her first single in five years. She released the song "Long Time" and its music video Wednesday. "I kept you inspired, I lent you my fire," she sings in the visual, wearing a red-splotched white gown. "You let me get tired." LaKeith Stanfield plays her husband in the video, while Aaron Pierre portrays an apparent detective. The song describes the singer's realization that she should have left her relationship a long time ago. "Long Time" will appear on the music artist's upcoming visual album, Escape Room, due in August. "Wow, it's really happening y'all," Taylor wrote in an Instagram post celebrating the new music. "It's been a long time coming... I'm here debuting new music." Taylor is also set to star opposite Taraji P. Henson in Tyler Perry's Straw, which premieres Friday. She will also star alongside Kim Kardashian and Naomi Watts in All's Fair, a series arriving on Hulu later in 2025.
Elle
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
No, 'The Last of Us' Doesn't Need Pedro Pascal To Survive
I cried too. I wept when he was (spoiler alert) brutally killed off a few weeks ago. And I bawled last night, when he was reincarnated through flashbacks for episode six of season two, in which father-daughter tensions simmered up and the paradox of parental love (AKA you can't win) blistered the surface. But repeat after me: The Last of Us season two does not need Pedro Pascal to be great – no matter how much you enjoyed watching his character Joel shoot clickers in the head. It goes without saying that this opinion is not based on Pascal's performance in the multi-Emmy-winning show, nor is it rooted in any kind of loyal devotion to the original video game's plot (reader, I have not played it). This is, instead, a reaction to the onslaught of online commentary that's decried The Last of Us as 'boring' or 'unwatchable' since his character died at the start of the season two. 'Somebody please give Pedro's back a rest, he's been carrying season two like Christ on the cross and he's only been in 3 out 7 episodes,' said one X user. My question is: are they watching the same show I'm tuning into every Monday night? From where I'm sitting, The Last of Us has transformed into a powerhouse of women and non-binary actors, each bringing layered, multifaceted and tenacious female characters to life on screen. At the centre of it all is, of course, Bella Ramsey, whose performance as Ellie is nothing short of phenomenal, from the tender, heart-wrenching moments she shares with Pascal to the piercing, vengeful looks she gives her enemies right before they see their demise. But there's also her new sidekick, Dina. Played by Isabela Merced with just the right combination of warmth and sass, the blossoming sapphic love story developing between Dina and Ellie is refreshingly realistic – for a zombie apocalypse-set TV show, at least. There's no over-the-top declarations of love or indulgent depictions of teenage lust; there are just two best friends, slowly plucking up the courage to reveal their feelings, while muddling their way through an extraordinarily dangerous revenge plot. The nuanced moments shared between Ellie and Dina shouldn't be written off as filler between action-packed fight scenes; they speak to the humanity of these characters. And as we know from series one's tear-jerking episode 'Long, Long Time' – which zoomed in on the relationship of a gay couple who'd managed to find happiness in the apocalypse – that's exactly what The Last of Us does best. The portrayals of formidable women don't stop there, though. We've also got Catherine O'Hara's sardonic therapist Gail, whose withering one-liners bring a slight touch of comic relief to even the bleakest scenarios. And let's not forget Kaitlyn Dever, who shines as this season's villain, Abby. Yes, we're supposed to hate her character, but that doesn't mean we can't respect the performance. Even more impressive is the fact that Dever filmed the scene in which she murders Joel just weeks after she lost her mother to breast cancer. 'My mom's funeral was three days before I did my first day. So I was sort of in a fog. I was in a daze,' she told Entertainment Weekly. 'I was able to sort of… I don't know, just really let it go and not think about it too much because the words on the page are so powerful anyway.' So yes, we all miss Joel and we'd all like to see more Pedro Pascal on our TV screens. But there are other ways to do that (we recommend his newest film The Uninvited). Right now, The Last of Us is providing us with an electric array of female characters, all portrayed with astonishing power by the actors behind them. That should be celebrated, not derided. Just as Joel died to save Ellie, Pascal's exit from the show gives the women and non-binary members of the cast room to grow. And guess what? They're just as good at killing clickers. ELLE Collective is a new community of fashion, beauty and culture lovers. For access to exclusive content, events, inspiring advice from our Editors and industry experts, as well the opportunity to meet designers, thought-leaders and stylists, become a member today HERE.
Metro
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Viewers are 'sobbing so aggressively' after gutting return of TV character
Pedro Pascal returned to The Last of Us for one last hurrah (Picture HBO/Max) The Last of Us fans have been left emotionally reeling after Pedro Pascal's return as the late Joel Miller in the new episode. Spoilers ahead for The Last of Us season two episode six. The flashback episode poignantly explored the relationship between Joeland Bella Ramsey's character Ellie who forge a heart-wrenching (and messy) father-daughter dynamic in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Show lovers were already completely destroyed after Joel died earlier this season (even if it had been foretold by the video games the show is based on) just after Ellie trust in Joel is shattered after discovering he forsook humanity to save her. Now, creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, are rubbing salt in the wound with the return of Pedro's character through a series of flashbacks including snippets from Ellie's birthday and the fateful moment on the porch the night before his murder. As Druckmann revealed to Hollywood Reporter, we get to see Joel and Ellie 'one more time' as 'the happiest they've ever been, maybe the saddest they've been with each other, and the angriest they've ever been'. This episode is an emotional doozy (Picture: HBO/Max) Fans have been sent to tears with the series of flashbacks (Picture: HBO/Max) In that last conversation on the porch they finally have a chance to process Joel's decision to save Ellie even if it means they may never find a cure for the fungal pandemic that's wiped everyone out. Just as season one's Long, Long Time became the standout episode of the show (if not the year), The Price seems to be the season two version that has shaken fans to their core. Not least Joel's confession of the magnitude of his love for Ellie encapsulated by the line: 'Because I love you, in a way you can't understand. maybe you never will,' to justify his actions which he would do all over again. 'That's one of – if not the best episode of the series and also just one of the best episodes of television I've ever seen. The story of Joel and Ellie is beautifully tragic,' LucasNoShot wrote on X. 'Porch scene almost word for word from the game. I sobbed so aggressively as if I didn't know what was coming. Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are just so good together,' Nora Dominick added. Just like Joel, we were all sobbing on the sofa (Picture: HBO) We get to see Joel and Ellie, one more time (Picture: HBO) 'The whole porch scene was such a masterclass of acting by both Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. They did such an incredible job with bringing this scene to life. Joel's love for Ellie will always leave me in tears,' Giselle declared. 'Being a fan of the game, I didn't expect all the flashbacks to be put in one episode, but it was so beautifully done. I appreciate that new ones were written in to this that weren't in the game. Pedro and Bella are just a fantastic duo. Many tears were shed,' Michelle Reed reflected. 'Ok so where's his emmy, golden globe, critics choice, and all the other awards this man deserves for this performance,' Tabby asked. His death earlier in the season emotionally destroyed fans, and now there is a second wave of grief (Picture: HBO) 'The Porch scene had me in tears!!! It was done so perfectly!!! Pedro and Bella are just incredible,' Jacob agreed. 'That was……a perfect episode. Although I'm gonna need to recover,' Scotslad echoed. 'Between pedro's performances in his 'i'm failing in my sleep' monologue in season 1 and the porch scene in season 2, no one deserves an emmy and more recognition for bringing a character to life so beautifully than he does for Joel Miller,' Tarrin shared. Discussing the approach to shooting the porch scene, Druckmann added to THR: ' I remember the day of shooting, I pulled Pedro and Bella aside and mentioned how important the scene is and how powerful it can be, and how important it is for their characters. 'Specifically, 'This is your last conversation with each other. You've been withholding all this stuff, all these questions, so hold nothing back.'' The Last of Us is available to stream on Sky and Now TV in the UK. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. Arrow MORE: Warning over killer fungus spread in the UK that eerily echoes The Last Of Us Arrow MORE: Games Inbox: When will Halo be released on PS5? Arrow MORE: 20 best new TV shows of 2025, according to Rotten Tomatoes
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Picking the Perfect Episode of TV
This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. The following contains spoilers for some of the episodes mentioned. Recently, I tasked seven Atlantic writers and editors with selecting a perfect episode of TV. What emerged was a list that spans genres, generations, and cultural sensibilities. Their recommendations, which include the Veep episode 'C**tgate' and a SpongeBob episode that examines 'the empty promise of the good life,' are proof that identifying good TV is, at its core, a gut instinct. A perfect episode must find a way to burrow itself in the viewer's mind, ready to be recalled in today's crowded field of television. When I posed the same challenge to The Daily's readers earlier this week, I was met with enthusiasm and exasperation. 'This is an impossible question,' Eden wrote back. 'It's like asking for the perfect song, the perfect movie, or the perfect book.' That being said, 'I can think of five off the top of my head!' Eden's list includes 'Forks' from The Bear, 'Through the Looking Glass' from Lost, 'The Suitcase' from Mad Men, and 'Long, Long Time' from The Last of Us. And that doesn't even cover 'Friday Night Lights, or The Wire, or Insecure, or Derry Girls, or The Sopranos, or The Wonder Years, or My Brilliant Friend, or Curb Your Enthusiasm,' Eden added. I can sympathize—the breadth of options is dizzying. Maybe some criteria would help. Our culture writer Sophie Gilbert wrote that 'the thing I love most is when a television series tells a complete story in miniature—a stand-alone short that puts a particular dynamic or relationship or cast member front and center.' Radio Atlantic's podcast host, Hanna Rosin, argued that, 'unlike a perfect movie, a perfect episode of television does not need to surprise you or make you cry. It just needs to move your beloved or loathed characters through the formula in an especially excellent way.' And Suzanne, 59, offered her own formula: 'The script must be: (1) tense or funny; (2) warm and loving to the viewers, performers, and crew; and (3) move the overall story forward.' Of course, the benchmarks for what makes an episode perfect are as subjective and varied as viewers' selections. But a thorough analysis of The Daily's reader responses has uncovered some patterns. At least five people named a West Wing episode: Two readers nominated 'Two Cathedrals,' which shows 'the effects of death on time,' wrote David, from Chicago; L. Hawkins, 70, recommends 'Noel,' adding that viewers should 'listen for the sirens as the episode fades out.' 'Long, Long Time' from The Last of Us was mentioned by both Eden and Bob—it offers 'a lesson that love may find you at any time, any place, and under the most unexpected circumstances,' Bob wrote. Two readers agreed with Atlantic film critic David Sims, who insisted in our recent roundup that 'the richest cache [of perfect episodes] to search is the 'case of the week' entries of The X-Files.' Lisa, 47, wrote that she was thrilled to see 'Clyde Bruckman's Final Repose' in our list (she also recommends the series finale of Derry Girls). Other readers highlighted examples of good comedy. In only 22 minutes, 'Remedial Chaos Theory' from Community 'tells seven different stories, with each timeline building on the last,' E.F., 46, wrote. 'The Ski Lodge' from Frasier stands out to Bruce, 52, who said that the episode is 'riddled with quotable laugh-out-loud lines.' And L.M., 61, laughed until she cried watching a loopy Steve Martin in Only Murders in the Building's 'Open and Shut.' For some, a perfect episode tells a story that reverberates throughout their life. Sharon, from California, wrote about an episode she remembers watching on Hallmark Hall of Fame, which follows a grief-stricken child who reads a story about magical silver shoes. To his astonishment, he finds skates that look identical, which he puts on to go skating in hopes of bringing back his dead parent. 'As life went on and I became the mother of a child who lost his father in childhood, I've recalled the episode more than once,' Sharon wrote. 'Now, at 80 years old, it still breaks my heart.' Related: Eight perfect episodes of TV The 13 best TV shows of 2024 Here are three Sunday reads from The Atlantic: The oligarchs who came to regret supporting Hitler The last days of American orange juice America's 'marriage material' shortage The Week Ahead Captain America: Brave New World, a Marvel action movie starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford (in theaters Friday) Season 3 of Yellowjackets, a thriller series about a girls' soccer team whose plane crash-lands in the wilderness (premieres on Paramount+ Friday) Beartooth, a novel by Callan Wink about two brothers near Yellowstone who agree to commit a heist to settle their debts (out Tuesday) Essay ADHD's Sobering Life-Expectancy Numbers By Yasmin Tayag When I was unexpectedly diagnosed with ADHD last year, it turned my entire identity upside down. At 37, I'd tamed my restlessness and fiery temper, my obsessive reorganization of my mental to-do list, and my tendency to write and rewrite the same sentence for hours. Being this way was exhausting, but that was just who I was, or so I thought. My diagnosis reframed these quirks as symptoms of illness—importantly, ones that could be managed. Treatment corralled my racing thoughts in a way that I'd never before experienced. Read the full article. More in Culture 10 indie films you should watch for in 2025 A horror movie that already gave away its twist How the economists took over the NBA Music's new generation is here. The modern voice of war writing Catch Up on The government's computing experts say they are terrified. Nobody wants Gaz-a-Lago. Trump's assault on USAID makes Project 2025 look like child's play, Russell Berman writes. How Trump lost his trade war Photo Album Take a look at these photos of Maha Kumbh Mela, a religious festival in India that's also the largest gathering in the world. P.S. I realize it'd be a bit unfair to make everybody else share their perfect episode without naming mine: the series finale of Fleabag. There are many good things I can point out about this episode—Claire's mad dash to happiness, Fleabag's final confession, the Alabama Shakes song that plays over the show's last moments. But above all else, it moved me, reminding me that love can outlast the person who prompted it. — Stephanie When you buy a book using a link in this newsletter, we receive a commission. Thank you for supporting The Atlantic. Article originally published at The Atlantic
