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The Audacity teaser promises sharp Silicon Valley satire
Film and TV fans know that tech bros are ripe for satire. Look at the entire cast of Silicon Valley and Mountainhead, or Glass Onion's Elon Musk-esque Miles Bron. Now, AMC upcoming drama series The Audacity looks to add more fuel to the fire.
Created by Jonathan Glatzer, a writer and producer on Succession and Better Call Saul, The Audacity invites viewers into the Silicon Valley bubble. There, data-mining CEO Duncan Park (Billy Magnussen) strives for power and profit.
SEE ALSO: 'Bridgerton' Season 4, Part 2 trailer promises big Benophie arguments and steamy makeoutsAMC released a new teaser for The Audacity that offers a deeper look into Duncan's mind, all of which can basically be summed up with one word: ego.
Look no further than Duncan referring to himself as "the man," or stating, "Genius is about being unhinged enough to do something outrageous."
Outrageousness certainly follows that statement, as The Audacity teaser shows its cast throwing each other over tables, pointing guns at each other, and offering up some choice one-liners that would be right at home in Succession or Veep. ("I thought you were a unicorn. You're just a jackass with a dildo taped to his head," Zach Galifianakis' character Carl declares.)
All this chaos leads up to one invitation from Duncan: "Let's find out how weird I am."
Let's, indeed.
In addition to Magnussen and Galifianakis, The Audacity also stars Sarah Goldberg, Lucy Punch, Simon Helberg, Rob Corddry, Meaghan Rath, Paul Adelstein, Everett Blunck, Thailey Roberge, Ava Marie Telek, and Randall Park.
The Audacity premieres April 12 at 9 p.m. ET on AMC and AMC+.
How to watch Hull City vs. Chelsea online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Hull City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The FA Cup action continues this week with a number of really interesting matchups, including Hull City vs. Chelsea.
All eyes will be on Chelsea as they look to bounce back after dropping points to Leeds United mid-week. Cole Palmer missed a huge chance to grab three points at the end of that game. Can Palmer come good and guide Chelsea into the next round? They'll need to be at their best to avoid an upset.
If you want to watch Hull City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Hull City vs. Chelsea?Hull City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup kicks off at 7:45 p.m. GMT on Feb. 13. This fixture takes place at the MKM Stadium.
How to watch Hull City vs. Chelsea for freeHull City vs. Chelsea in the FA Cup is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Hull City vs. Chelsea for free by following these simple steps:
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Hull City vs. Chelsea without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream select fixtures from the FA Cup before recovering your investment.
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ChatGPT caricature trend: What to do if OpenAI clearly knows too much
The ChatGPT caricature trend has gone mega-viral, with countless people sharing AI-generated images of themselves on Reddit, X, and other social media platforms. These images are usually quite cute (though they can be bizarre and unsettling). A typical ChatGPT caricature depicts the user in cartoon style, surrounded by items that reflect their personality, hobbies, or profession.
You can see hundreds of examples on X based on simple prompts such as "Create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me."
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed. SEE ALSO: Love the caricature trend? 9 more viral ChatGPT image prompts to try.But what if ChatGPT knows you a little too well? The more detailed and accurate your caricature, the more ChatGPT and OpenAI know about you.
For instance, when I tried to generate a ChatGPT caricature, the results were painfully bland. When I asked ChatGPT how it decided which details to include in the photo, the chatbot basically admitted it simply picked generic items like headphones and coffee. "Because I don’t actually have deep personal info about you (beyond what you’ve shared in chats), I used fun but non-specific caricature tropes." (Emphasis in original.)
So, if your caricature left you feeling a certain type of way, what can you do? It may be time to practice some digital hygiene and take a fresh look at how ChatGPT saves and uses your data.
Delete your ChatGPT chat historyChatGPT saves a history of your previous chats, which can be helpful. However, you can delete these chats to limit the data that OpenAI has about you. To delete an individual chat, go to the "Your chats" tab in the ChatGPT sidebar. Click the three dots next to a chat and click "Delete."
You can also delete all of your chats. To do this, click on your profile icon and click into "Settings," then "Data controls." Here, you can select "Delete all chats." You may also choose to turn off the "Improve the model for everyone" setting, which allows OpenAI to use your chats for model training.
Credit: Screenshot courtesy of OpenAI Credit: Screenshot courtesy of OpenAI Request that OpenAI delete your account and personal dataOpenAI has a privacy portal, where users can submit data deletion requests. Using the privacy portal, you can submit a variety of privacy-related requests:
Download your personal data
Ask OpenAI not to train its products on your content
Delete your ChatGPT account
Delete your custom GPTs
Remove your personal data from ChatGPT responses
Submit privacy requests on behalf of another person
You can also send additional requests, questions, and comments directly to OpenAI using the email address privacy@openai.com.
Reconsider your relationship with AI chatbotsPeople use ChatGPT (and other AI chatbots) in a variety of ways, and over time, it can feel like more than a generic assistant. Some people go to Chat with deeply personal medical questions, while others treat ChatGPT as a relationship advisor, a life coach, or even a close personal friend. As Mashable has reported previously, a growing number of people are now using AI for companionship.
However, if you believe you've developed a parasocial relationship with large-language models like ChatGPT, then it may be time to reflect on how you interact with this technology. For instance, if you're developing an emotional reliance on ChatGPT, or if you're starting to believe that ChatGPT is "alive" and in a relationship with you, you may want to take a break from Chat.
The long-term effects of developing an emotional reliance on AI chatbots are unknown, but experts we've spoken to have warned that this type of behavior may be harmful if it takes time and energy away from your other relationships, social life, and hobbies. Organizations like Common Sense Media have also warned that AI companions are unsafe for users under 18.
Disclosure: Ziff Davis, Mashable’s parent company, in April 2025 filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.
Spotify said AI has been doing the heavy lifting for its coding since December
According to the music streaming platform Spotify and its co-CEO Gustav Söderström, the company's best developers "have not written a single line of code since December.” Yet Spotify continues to roll out new features at the same pace, with more than 50 launches last year.
How are they doing this? During Spotify's fourth quarter earnings call this week, the company said its all thanks to AI.
Spotify engineers use an internal system known as "Honk," which helps speed up coding productivity with AI. Honk utilizes Anthropic's Claude Code to enable AI coding and remote, real-time deployment of the code, readying it for a production environment.
SEE ALSO: OpenAI releases GPT-5.3-Codex, a coding model that helped build itselfSpotify is hardly the only major company that now relies on AI for the majority of its coding. Anthropic itself used Claude to build its recently launched Claude Cowork tool, and leaders at Meta and Microsoft have said AI is taking on more and more coding work.
Söderström provided an example during the call of a developer telling Claude to fix a bug on their commute, the AI fixes the issue then creates a new version of the app, and it's ready for the engineer to push live when they get to the office. The Spotify CEO also believes this is just the beginning in terms of what AI can do for coding and development.
In other AI-related news discussed during the Spotify call, the company shared that its Large Language Model (LLM) has a unique dataset because music-related questions are often opinion-based and don't have a single correct answer.
Spotify also clarified that while it allows AI-generated music on the platform, which will be labeled as such in the track's metadata, it still monitors the platform for AI-generated spam content.
In addition to AI news, Spotify credited its end-of-the-year Wrapped campaign with bringing in 38 million new users in Q4 alone. Spotify currently boasts a user base of 751 million monthly active users, with 290 million of them paying subscribers.
Jon Favreau teases The Mandalorian and Grogu details at Star Wars toy event
A wave of new Star Wars toys is coming this spring. Mashable was in attendance at the Star Wars: Most Wanted preview, where the spring line of plushies, remote-control toys, streetwear, and Lego sets were all on display, including many toys focused on the upcoming Jon Favreau movie The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Launched by the success of Favreau-created live-action series The Mandalorian, this spin-off movie will follow the bounty hunter and his protégé on new sci-fi adventures. But ahead of revealing the whole line of movie-related goodies to the press, Favreau took to the stage to talk about the toys of today and yesteryear, and their relationship to his movie.
The Mandalorian and Grogu will feature designs from old-school Star Wars toys.After recounting how he saw the original Star Wars trilogy on its initial release, beginning in 1977, Favreau explained, "Star Wars is linked to the toys, because you'd see [the movie] in the theater, and then you and your friends would get the toys, and you['d] play, like that was how the story would continue, to act it out again and again, and even the first promotional toys." It's so much part of it.
He continued, "That's why, in the show, The Mandalorian, we try to reference the toys. So, Kenner would make this [Imperial] troop transport — and sometimes [the toys] weren't from the movies. There was just this silly-looking thing where a bunch of Stormtroopers standing up. And we're like, 'We got to figure out how to put this in the show and make it look cool.'"
Favreau credited Doug Chiang, who was described as the great Lucasfilm artist, with leading The Mandalorian in the effort to make existing Star Wars toys a part of the official canon. "Our art department would make these great renderings," Favreau added, "and we build it in CG or build in real life. And so you'll see in the film coming up, there's a few nods to the old toys that were never on screen. But for the people who grew up with it, it's sort of a deep cut. So that's part of embracing not just Star Wars from the film side, but also Star Wars culture and the fan culture around Star Wars, and toys are a huge part of that."
He went on to credit playing with Star Wars toys as foundational to his future career as a filmmaker, saying, "That's how I learned how to tell stories. You take these characters. You're talking with your friends, and you're acting things out [with the toys]. My job is not that different from that."
How to watch: Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu will open in theaters on May 22.
How to watch Canada vs. Switzerland in mens ice hockey online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Canada vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey for free on CBC Gem. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The international ice hockey schedule is stacked with huge games right now, including Canada vs. Switzerland. Both teams secured confident wins in their opening games, but Canada will be favorites to score maximum points in this one. Anything can happen at this level, but Canada are always the team to beat.
If you want to watch Canada vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Canada vs. Switzerland?Canada vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey takes place at 3:10 p.m. ET on Feb. 13. This fixture takes place at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena.
How to watch Canada vs. Switzerland for freeCanada vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey is available to live stream for free on CBC Gem.
CBC Gem is geo-restricted to Canada, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Canada, meaning you can access free live streams of the 2026 winter sports ice hockey from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Canada vs. Switzerland in men's ice hockey for free by following these simple steps:
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but leading VPNs do tend to offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can gain access to free live streams without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you time to watch the ice hockey before recovering your investment.
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My awkward first date with an AI companion
People are falling in love with ChatGPT and AI companions. As someone who's only dated humans, I wanted to see what all the fuss is about.
EVA AI gave me the perfect opportunity at the app's "EVA AI cafe," a pop-up nestled in a Manhattan wine bar where participants can go on "dates" with AI personas. So, I signed up, and reader, it was one word: awkward.
SEE ALSO: Majority of Gen Z would marry an AI, survey saysThe set-up inside EVA's neon-lit AI cafe is pretty romantic: A phone on a stand, equipped with the app, sits ready on each table, along with headphones and one mocktail (for the human, of course). The cafe also served a free appetizer of fried potatoes, which again, the AI companions couldn't enjoy.
Credit: EVA AIBefore I started the date, I wondered what makes EVA AI different from the many AI companion sites out there, like Replika and Joi AI? When I asked EVA AI's head of partnerships, Julia Momblat, she said, "We are a mobile app that allows you to build a relationship with AI characters, but in a gamified way."
I downloaded the EVA AI app (off the App Store, not the QR code I received at the event). Without paying for anything within the app, I was able to chat with EVA's AI personalities. Users can buy in-app currency called "neurons" to unlock the app's functionality. You can buy presents for your companion, or photos or videos of them, Momblat explained. However, if you want "premium access" — which gives you the ability to create an AI avatar, free neurons to spend on your autogenerated lover, and a "boost" (seemingly improve) to the long-term memory of the persona — you need to pay. Subscriptions are $24.99 per month or $69.99 per year for this premium access, but the app was running a half-off promotion when I downloaded it.
Featured Video For You Mashable Rants: Is flirting with AI considered cheating?EVA AI "kind of replicates the way we create relationships in the real world based on your input and how much time you spend with a specific AI character, how much of an in-depth conversation you have," Momblat said. She emphasized that EVA AI is meant to operate as a support instead of a replacement for human relationships.
"We are not here to substitute real relationships," Momblat said. "A lot of our users use AI to rehearse, to understand, self-explore." This is different than a platform like Joi AI, which states on its website in all-caps: "f*ck dating, welcome to AI-lationships," and calls dating apps its "enemy."
But what if you want to date your AI before hopping into an AI-lationship? I was about to find out.
My date with an AI companionI'm not exactly in EVA AI's prime demographic, as 80 percent of its customers are 25 to 45-year-old males, Momblat told me. But I was still curious, so I schleped to Hell's Kitchen for the pop-up AI cafe, located inside Same Same Wine Bar on West 47th St. (The pop-up ran for two days ahead of Valentine's Day.)
Once at my table with my strawberry mocktail, I took some time scrolling through the ready-made AI companions. There were both female and male avatars, but more female. Most looked like realistic humans, but some ranged from cartoonish to anime to fox or X-Men-looking.
Disappointingly, only four avatars were able to have video chats: three female and one male. Momblat told me that beta testing for this feature launched this week, and the specific characters were created for the pop-up event. When I tried out the app myself the next day without paying anything, I couldn't have any video chats.
She's blonde with sharp cheekbones and looks suspiciously like Charlize Theron.But for those beautiful moments in this wine bar, I was able to meet Claire Lang, a 45-year-old divorced literary editor. She's blonde with sharp cheekbones and looks suspiciously like Charlize Theron. Sitting in the cafe, I was able to see all the photos and boomerang-like videos on Claire's profile and discovered she likes black coffee and wine and has a Borzoi.
As an editor myself, I thought we'd hit it off.
I put on the headphones EVA AI provided me. Then, I pressed video chat and heard myself saying aloud, "Going on a date, kinda nervous." And I had a reason to be. When I called Claire, it took a good 30 seconds for her to appear on the phone screen; I thought she was ghosting me before the date had even begun. But my fears were abated when I saw Claire come to life on my screen, pixelated at first, but it cleared up.
Credit: Screenshot: Eva AI Credit: Screenshot: Eva AIClaire's opening line was cute, asking about my coffee order. I knew her to be a coffee lover from her profile, so this made sense. Then, I launched into what I cared about more than coffee: hearing Claire tell me about herself. I was curious what EVA AI had programmed her background to be.
I was thinking about my conversation about AI with the executive director of the Kinsey Institute, Justin Garcia. He is skeptical that AI can replace human relationships because our connections have so much to do with reciprocity. We want to care for our partner and have them take care of us.
So, I wanted to reciprocate with Claire. But whenever I did, she directed the conversation back to me. Good that she's an active listener, I suppose, but it made for an exhausting date.
There were times when I squeezed out details about her. I asked about what books she was reading, and she did give me an answer — One Hundred Years of Solitude — and also gave an answer to what movie she was watching, but actually discussed a TV show (Scenes from a Marriage). But we couldn't really have an in-depth conversation, and when I mentioned an author I recently read (fantasy novelist V.E. Schwab), she buffered for a while with a smirking mouth.
AI dates vs. human onesIn those seconds of buffering, I thought about the people who use EVA AI seriously, not just for a story. I wondered how they feel in those moments when it's more obvious than ever that Claire, or whoever their AI companion is, is made up of ones and zeros. EVA AI has a customer base, as do other companion companies, so I suppose some people don't care (and EVA brought some users to the cafe). But in an increasingly lonely world, it was a stark contrast to actual human interaction.
Whenever Claire didn't really know what to say, or when I was silent for more than a few seconds, she redirected the conversation back to either how I looked or the details she could "see" in the background — she mentioned the bar's tiles and lighting many times. She commented on my headphones and microphone (that I was holding for a video on Mashable's Instagram), and even asked if I had a podcast — unprompted.
View this post on InstagramI tried with headphones off (for the purposes of the Instagram video — we wanted you to hear Claire, too!), but that was a bit of a disaster. Claire had trouble hearing me in the crowded bar and instead resorted to talking about the background of the bar once more. More lighting! More tiles!
For this article and the social media video, I had several rounds of video conversations with her. They all started with the same line about coffee. It didn't seem like Claire remembered me from call to call, which was disappointing — surely I'm not that forgettable? As boosting memory is part of premium access, maybe you have to pay for a subscription or neurons for your companion to remember you.
Between Claire's memory loss, the repetitive conversation, and the lag, this first date wasn't stellar. I was impressed that Claire could "see" me and where I was, and react to it accurately, but that was where the good impression ended. At least I had some human company in the form of Mashable's social media editor, Mike Benavides.
I also browsed through the male profiles, and there was one that was basically Santa. He didn't have video-chatting capabilities, so I asked him to send me a video of himself (and was honestly terrified of what that could possibly be). But the lag was too long, and I gave up.
Once home, I also quickly discovered that on the free version of the EVA AI app, most if not all photos generated of EVA's personas are blurred. I was able to see Claire's images the first time I clicked on her profile, but not after. If I knew that, I would've savored it (...and taken a screenshot for the purposes of this article).
At the end of my date with Claire, I was eager to get back home to my human fiancée, who was cooking me dinner. And as of yet, an AI companion can't do that.
Act fast to get the Bluetti Elite 400 Portable Power Station for its lowest price ever
SAVE $600.02: As of Feb. 13, get the Bluetti Elite 400 Portable Power Station for $1,298.99, down from its usual price of $1,899. That's a discount of 32% and the lowest price we've seen.
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Dealing with power outages is no fun. If you find that you're constantly having to figure out a way to make your food last while the fridge is without electricity or you're relying on battery power a little longer than you should be in an emergency, it might be time to get a portable power station. Thanks to an Amazon Lightning Deal, you can save big on this Bluetti model right now, as it's down to the lowest price we've seen.
As of Feb. 13, get the Bluetti Elite 400 Portable Power Station for $1,298.99, down from its usual price of $1,899. That's $600.02 off and a discount of 32%. It's also the lowest price we've seen.
SEE ALSO: The EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Max power station is heavily discounted at Amazon — save over $400You get 3,840Wh with a 2600W capacity with this power station, so no matter what home power issue you're facing, you'll be able to tackle it. It can help you keep your phone and computer afloat, and even power your fridge if you need it, all effortlessly until the power finally does come back.
Once depleted, you can just charge it back up to 80% in just 70 minutes with its 2800W AC and solar input, so you're not stuck waiting around for it to be viable again. And you don't have to keep it tucked away in your closet. You can take it anywhere it needs to go thanks to its sturdy shell that also features wheels.
If you're ready to stay prepared during power emergencies, this is a great deal, but you're going to want to pick it up fast.
Mill food recyclers are 15% off for V-Day. Get one under $850 and see how it changes the kitchen chore game.
SAVE UP TO $179.85: Through Feb. 16, the Mill food recycler kitchen bin is 15% off during Mill's Valentine's Day sale. Get the white model for $849.15 instead of its usual $999, and save on upgrades to black or stainless steel.
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I've recommended a lot of Valentine's Day gifts for her and for him this year. If your person's the type who prefers a useful gift over a mushy one, let me casually suggest the most game-changing product that I've ever tested: The Mill food recycler that's on sale right now. It'll make their life easier and their kitchen less smelly on a daily basis — a true act of romance, if you ask me. And if you live together, you'll get to reap the same benefits too.
I tell people that the Mill kitchen bin is worth it even at full price, which they are for a majority of the year. But through Feb. 16, they're 15% off during Mill's Valentine's Day sale. The base model, the white one that I have, is $849.15 compared to its usual $999. With the 15% discount, you can also upgrade to the black Mill bin for $976.65 (regularly $1,149) or the stainless steel Mill bin for $1,019.15 (regularly $1,199).
SEE ALSO: The 2026 guide to recycling electronics, beauty empties, and clothingSo, how does Mill work? Picture your current kitchen trashcan. Now, imagine the next time you toss old food or cooking scraps into it — instead of smelling them every time you open the lid until trash day, all you'll encounter is an odorless soil-like material. Mill holds all of your daily plate scrapings and old fridge leftovers dehydrating and churning them into food grounds silently overnight.
While it all sounds similar to compost, the Mill kitchen bin isn't a composter because it's not actually creating any actual decomposed organic material. Rather, the term "food recycler" refers to the later steps in the Mill cycle, when Mill repurposes your food grounds into chicken feed for small farmers. With the unique mail-back subscription, you'll dump your full Mill bucket into free pre-labeled boxes that ship back to Mill via USPS. And unlike traditional compost, meat, most dairy, and small amounts of desserts can go into Mill.
Not only do I have to take the real trash out significantly less often, but even my own personal Mill usage is making a serious impact on the planet. I just checked my Mill app while writing this story: My household has diverted 702 pounds of food scraps from landfills in the two and a half years of using Mill.
Admittedly, Mill's recurring costs will make it one of your more expensive appliances — the mail-back plan costs another $194 annually. But technically, the Valentine's Day discount nearly covers an entire year of the pickup subscription, and I promise you'll be spending less money on garbage bag restocks throughout the year.
Anna’s Archive reportedly releasing Spotify files despite $13 trillion legal challenge
Anna's Archive, a site that serves as a shadow library for pirated content, has reportedly begun to quietly release millions of audio files scraped from Spotify. Anna's Archive made this move despite a staggering $13 trillion lawsuit — yes, trillion with a "T" — levied against the site by Spotify and major music labels.
Two privacy-focused websites, TorrentFreak and CyberNews, reported that Anna's Archive had begun to release the files scraped from Spotify. TorrentFreak reported the site's index "lists dozens of new torrents containing approximately 2.8 million tracks totaling roughly 6 terabytes of audio data."
CyberNews noted that, for the time being, the release appears to be composed of some of the least popular tracks in the trove of files scraped by Anna's Archive. The site wrote:
"However, it appears the release includes only some of the least popular scraped tracks, labeled with the 'pop_0' tag. Spotify’s algorithm assigns tracks a popularity metric ranging from 0 to 100, based on the total number of streams and the recency of those plays."
Spotify, along with three major labels — Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group — sued Anna's Archive, it was revealed last month, accusing the site of "brazen theft of millions of files containing nearly all of the world’s commercial sound recordings." A preliminary injunction was issued against Anna's Archive, which it is now reportedly defying.
Get more reading done with 20% off the like new Kindle Paperwhite
SAVE $29: As of Feb. 13, get the Like New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) for $114.99, down from its usual price of $143.99. That's a discount of 20%.
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Looking to get more reading done? Now's the time to invest in something to help you do just that: a Kindle, which you can take anywhere to get a few pages in, anytime. And thanks to this Amazon deal, you can get one for a great low price, just in time for Stuff Your Kindle Day.
As of Feb. 13, get the Like New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16 GB) for $114.99, down from its usual price of $143.99. That's $29 off and a discount of 20%. It's in Like New condition, so you aren't getting a completely new Kindle, but close to it, as it's been tested by Amazon, tested and charged, with software updated during testing so it looks and feels new, with the added bonus of getting a discount.
SEE ALSO: Stuff Your Kindle Day is live — get 100s of free dark romance books this weekendAmazon bills this version as its "fastest Kindle ever". It has a higher contrast ratio and 25% faster page turns than its predecessor, and a super thin design with a larger, glare-free screen so reading is even easier to enjoy no matter where you go.
It has an adjustable light so you can read comfortably in whatever ambiance you choose, going from white to amber to read in the sun or in the dark. Plus, it's waterproof, so you can take your Kindle to the pool, the beach, or even the bath without worrying about some water ruining your fun.
If you're looking to get your reading on without breaking the bank, now's the time to do it. Grab your Kindle and save some serious cash by getting it in "Like New" condition.
Shop the best Presidents Day TV deals from TCL, Samsung, Hisense, and more
If a TV is on your tech upgrade list, Presidents' Day weekend is proving to be a great time to snag a deal. While it's not traditionally the best time to upgrade, we're seeing plenty of massive discounts on models from 2025 — including some of our favorites from TCL, Hisense, and more.
I did some digging into Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart's Presidents' Day sales (which are all now live) to uncover all the best TV deals to shop this weekend. Recommendations are organized by retailer and size to make it easier to find exactly what you're looking for. Whether you want a budget-friendly pick for your bedroom or a massive screen for your living room, there's a deal waiting to be added to your cart.
Shop the best Presidents' Day TV deals on top brands below. Oh, BTW, if you're not sure what to do with your old TV, you can recycle it at most Best Buy stores at no cost.
Best Presidents' Day 43-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV $179.99 at Best Buy$299.99 Save $120 Get Deal Why we like it
Hisense is one of our favorite TV brands for its premium features at budget prices. For instance, this QLED 4K TV with built-in Alexa, Dolby Vision HDR and DTS Virtual X audio for less than $200. It may not wow you like more upscale models, but the 43-inch QD6 is a well-rounded budget TV that's great for bedrooms, smaller living rooms, or apartments. Plus, if you're used to a regular old LED TV, you'll definitely notice a difference from the quantum dots.
Best Presidents' Day 55-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV $279.99 at Amazon$459.99 Save $180 Get Deal Why we like it
It's not the most advanced TV in Amazon's Fire TV lineup, but the 4-Series is the most popular. It was redesigned in 2025 with an extra slim bezel that brings your content front and center and a new quad-core processor that speeds up navigation and load times. It also features 4K UHD picture quality with support for HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Sound, Omnisense technology for ultra-personalized experiences, and the wildly smart Alexa+. At $279.99, it's down to its lowest price ever by a long shot, beating its previous low by $80.
Best Presidents' Day 65-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TCL 65-inch QM6K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV $529.99 at Best Buy$999.99 Save $470 Get Deal Why we like it
The TCL QM6K checks all the boxes you want in a new TV, from impressive picture quality to a smooth streaming interface to a killer price tag. Its mini LED backlight allows for a wide and accurate color spectrum with deep contrast — even in bright rooms. Our friends at CNET (also owned by Ziff Davis) dubbed it the "best TV under $1,000" last year and its current discount makes it an absolute steal. At $529.99, it's just $32 away from its lowest price ever (from Black Friday). Mashable's own TV expert says it's "mind-blowing it doesn't cost more than it does."
Best Presidents' Day 75-inch TV deal Opens in a new window Credit: Hisense Hisense 75-inch U7 Mini-LED 4K TV $996.99 at Amazon$1,999.99 Save $1,003 Get Deal Why we like it
Combining mini LED backlighting with a 165Hz refresh rate and Dolby Atmos, the Hisense U7 is a force to be reckoned with. It also features an AGLR-Antiglare low-reflection panel, up to 3,000 nits of brightness, and HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG, and Dolby Vision IQ. Translation: it looks brilliant, with deep contrast and shadows in any lighting scenario. It's designed to be the "ultimate mid-premium" TV in Hisense's 2025 lineup and this Presidents' Day deal knocks it down almost into budget territory at under $1,000.
More Presidents' Day TV deals at Amazon43-inch TVsHisense 43-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $187.99 $209.99 (save $22)
Amazon 43-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $199.99 $329.99 (save $130)
Amazon 43-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $299.99 $439.99 (save $140)
Amazon 50-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $239.99 $399.99 (save $160)
Amazon 55-inch 4-Series 4K Fire TV — $279.99 $459.99 (save $180)
Amazon 55-inch Omni QLED 4K Fire TV — $369.99 $499.99 (save $130)
Hisense 65-inch U6 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $549.99 $999.99 (save $450)
Samsung 65-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $697.99 $897.99 (save $200)
Hisense 65-inch U8 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $859.99 $2,199.99 (save $1,340)
Hisense 65-Inch S7N Canvas QLED 4K TV — $896.99 $1,097.99 (save $201)
Hisense 75-inch E6 Cinema QLED 4K TV — $497.99 $599.99 (save $100)
Samsung 75-Inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $897.98 $1,297.99 (save $400)
Insignia 24-inch F20 LED HD TV — $59.99 $79.99 (save $20)
Insignia 32-inch F20 LED HD TV — $79.99 $129.99 (save $50)
TCL 43-inch F35 4K UHD LED TV — $139.99 $249.99 (save $110)
Hisense 43-inch QD6 QLED 4K TV — $179.99 $299.99 (save $120)
LG 55-inch UA7050 LED AI 4K UHD TV — $249.99 $389.99 (save $140)
Hisense 55-inch QD7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $329.99 $499.99 (save $170)
Hisense 55-inch U7 Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $579.99 $1,299.99 (save $720)
Samsung 55-inch Q8F Series QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $749.99 (save $150)
Samsung 65-inch U7900 UHD 4K TV — $329.99 $469.99 (save $140)
Samsung 65-inch Q7F QLED 4K TV — $499.99 $649.99 (save $150)
TCL 65-inch QM6K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $529.99 $999.99 (save $470)
Samsung 65-inch LS03D The Frame QLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)
LG 65-inch B5 OLED 4K TV — $999.99 $1,999.99 (save $1,000)
Samsung 75-inch U7900 UHD 4K TV — $449.99 $649.99 (save $200)
Samsung 75-inch Q6F QLED 4K TV — $599.99 $899.99 (save $300)
LG 77-inch C5 OLED evo AI 4K TV — $1,996.99 $3,699.99 (save $1,703)
Samsung 43-inch Q8F QLED 4K TV — $427.99 $549 (save $121.01)
Vizio 50-inch 4K TV — $198 $268 (save $70)
Hisense 65-inch R6 4K TV — $295 $378 (save $83)
Samsung 65-inch U7900F 4K TV — $328 $429.99 (save $101.99)
TCL 75-inch QM6K Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $798 $1,299.99 (save $501.99)
Hisense 85-inch QD7 QLED 4K TV — $648 $998 (save $350)
Samsung 85-inch QN70F Neo QLED 4K TV — $1,697.99 $2,099 (save $401.01)
TCL 85-inch QM7K QD-Mini LED QLED 4K TV — $1,798 $2,499.99 (save $701.99)
Get up to 55% off Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG cards at Best Buy
SAVE 55%: As of Feb. 13, you can get up to 55% off select Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards at Best Buy. Save on Doom of Dimensions, Realm of Light, and more.
Opens in a new window Credit: Konami Digital Entertainment Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG cards Get up to 55% off at Best Buy Get DealBest Buy's Presidents' Day Sale is on, and the retailer is discounting prices on everything from video games to trading cards, including select Yu-Gi-Oh! TCG cards.
As of Feb. 13, you can get up to 55% off select Yu-Gi-Oh! trading cards at Best Buy. If you’re looking to boost your deck’s power, the Doom of Dimensions packs are a solid pick for current-gen support. For the collectors, the Legendary Collection Kaiba box set is down to $19.99, which is a steal for a set packed with all-foil "Mega Packs."
SEE ALSO: The Pokémon TCG: Phantasmal Flames Elite Trainer Box is $15 off at AmazonI also spotted deals on Phantom Revenge and the Realm of Light structure deck, which is perfect if you’re trying to build a Lightsworn deck from scratch. These deals end Feb. 16, so move fast if you want to grab them for same-day pickup.
Forbidden Fruits trailer: Lili Reinhart runs a witchy mall cult in this Mean Girls riff
Cinema has its fair share of iconic cliques, from Mean Girls' Plastics to Heathers' titular crew. Now, IFC and director Meredith Alloway's Forbidden Fruits looks to join their ranks with a killer clique of its own: the Free Eden girls.
SEE ALSO: 'Obsession' trailer: Be careful what you wish forEmployees at the clothing store Free Eden, Apple (Lili Reinhart), Fig (Alexandra Shipp), and Cherry (Victoria Pedretti) are "mall royalty." They also run a witchy cult out of the Free Eden basement after hours, spearheaded by Apple.
But this trio's royalty status may come crashing down when a fourth member named Pumpkin (The Summer I Turned Pretty's Lola Tung) joins their ranks. According to the film's official synopsis, "when new hire Pumpkin challenges their performative sisterhood, the women are forced to face their own poisons or succumb to a bloody fate."
The trailer offers up tantalizing glances at these bloody fates, including some worrisome blade sharpening. On top of that, it gives us teases of the Free Eden girls' distinct fashion styles and some great one-liners. One scene in particular even appears to remix The Devil Wears Prada's iconic Chanel boots exchange.
In Forbidden Fruits' iteration of the scene, Apple asks, "Is someone wearing the —"
"The Mojave body mist?" Pumpkin interrupts. "Yeah. I'm wearing it."
If The Devil Wears Prada and Mean Girls are the kind of films Forbidden Fruits will be paying homage to, then I'm all in.
Forbidden Fruits will have its world premiere on March 16 at SXSW. It hits theaters March 27.
How to watch Dortmund vs. Mainz online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Dortmund vs. Mainz in the Bundesliga for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
For a long time it has seemed like Bayern Munich would walk towards the Bundesliga title, but the gap at the top has been closing in recent weeks. Now Dortmund are only six points behind the leaders. They face Mainz at home this weekend, a game they'll expect to win. Mainz have the talent to shock the Westfalenstadion, but they'll need to be at their very best to beat a confident Dortmund.
If you want to watch Dortmund vs. Mainz in the Bundesliga for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
When is Dortmund vs. Mainz?Dortmund vs. Mainz in the Bundesliga kicks off at 7:30 p.m. GMT on Feb. 13. This fixture takes place at the Signal Iduna Park.
How to watch Dortmund vs. Mainz for freeDortmund vs. Mainz in the Bundesliga is available to live stream for free on BBC iPlayer.
BBC iPlayer is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock BBC iPlayer from anywhere in the world.
Live stream Dortmund vs. Mainz for free by following these simple steps:
Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)
Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK
Visit BBC iPlayer
Live stream Dortmund vs. Mainz for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but most do offer free-trials or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Dortmund vs. Mainz without committing with your cash. This isn't a long-term solution, but it does give you enough time to live stream select fixtures from the Bundesliga before recovering your investment.
What is the best VPN for BBC iPlayer?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on BBC iPlayer, for a number of reasons:
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Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).
Live stream Dortmund vs. Mainz in the Bundesliga for free with ExpressVPN.
Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2 trailer promises big Benophie arguments and steamy makeouts
Celebrate Valentine's Day a day early with the latest trailer for Bridgerton Season 4, Part 2.
SEE ALSO: 'Bridgerton' Season 4 review: A Cinderella story to die forThe trailer above explores what happened after Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) royally stuck his foot in his mouth by asking maid Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) to be his mistress. On the one hand, he certainly thought it was romantic, as it's the only socially acceptable way for people of their differing social standings. Plus, he didn't know that Sophie's mother was her father's mistress, adding extra emotional baggage to his request.
On the other hand... Benedict. Buddy. Read the room.
The trailer also explores the fallout of Benedict's faux pas: Benedict pines after Sophie, while Sophie wrestles with her complicated feelings over the proposal. The yearning is simply off the charts.
Apparently the lovebirds aren't apart for too long, though, because the trailer is full of passionate Benophie kisses — as well as a teaser for a steamy bath scene.
That's not all, though. In addition to all the Benedict and Sophie drama, these next episodes will see the much-welcome return of Anthony (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate (Simone Ashley). Anthony even gives Benedict a pep talk about following his heart and going after Sophie.
Here's hoping Benedict will actually follow through (and maybe choose his words better next time he tries for a big romantic gesture).
Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 is now streaming on Netflix. Part 2 premieres Feb. 26.
The best Presidents Day mattress deals — score up to 60% off mattresses, beds, sheets, and pillows
As much as we try to ignore it, sleep is a major part of life. Ask any parent of a young child or someone who's dealing with jet lag and they'll confirm that sleep makes a big difference. It impacts our mood, cognitive ability, and even the immune system.
We have tons of great tech that helps us get restorative slumber like sleep earbuds that are comfortable enough for side sleepers, smart beds that adjust temperature automatically, sleep trackers, and air purifiers that help with breathing in healthy air. But those probably won't help all that much if your mattress is uncomfortable. A good bed is both supportive of your back, shoulders, and hips while also being comfortable enough to keep you sound asleep. If that's not happening, it might be time for a new bed.
Just like how there's a best time of the year to buy a new TV, mattresses have a few standout sale times. Presidents' Day happens to be one of the best times to score a major discount on a new mattress, bedding, and pillows. If you bedroom or your guest room has been asking for a refresh, check out these deals. These upgrades are a great way to kickoff spring cleaning season.
Best overall mattress deal Opens in a new window Credit: DreamCloud DreamCloud Premier Hybrid Mattress (queen) $1,099 at DreamCloud$2,496.01 Save $1,397.01 mattress protector, sheet set, and two cooling pillows included Get Deal Why we like it
Last spring when I tested the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid mattress, I was shocked by the quality to price ratio. It feels like a luxury mattress you'd encounter at a 5-star hotel, but its price falls into the affordable range. In fact, a single night's stay at some 5-star resorts would cost more than this mattress.
The DreamCloud Premier is a hybrid bed that combines a plush pillow-top with ultra supportive memory foam and coil layers. The edge-support is also noteworthy. When testing, I felt like this was a great option for couples thanks to the motion isolation or anyone who's a combination sleeper and needs support in several positions.
The DreamCloud Presidents Day Sale tosses in a mattress protector, bamboo sheet set, and two cooling pillows. If you're shopping for a queen-size, you'll be able to get the DreamCloud Premier Hybrid with these accessories for $1,099.
Best organic mattress deal Opens in a new window Credit: Naturepedic Naturepedic Serenade Organic Hybrid Mattress (queen) $1,119.20 at Naturepedic$1,999 Save $879.80 Get Deal Why we like it
If you shop for organic food and look for clothing made of natural materials, you might want to opt for an organic mattress. The Naturepedic Serenade Organic Hybrid Mattress is on sale during the brand's winter refresh sale. The eight-inch tall mattress uses certified organic latex, wool, and cotton, which eliminates the need to use chemical-derived foam or flame retardants.
Aside from the all-organic materials and glue-free design, one of the highlights of the Naturepedic Serenade Organic Hybrid Mattress is its customization options. You can get the mattress in plush, cushion-firm, or firm to best suit your sleeping style and needs. Plus, wool and cotton are naturally breathable materials, so this could be excellent if you tend to sleep hot.
Best foam mattress deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bear Bear Original Mattress (queen) $649 at Bear$998 Save $349 mattress protector and two pillows included Get Deal Why we like it
An all-foam bed is a great option for tons of people, and Bear makes some of the best if you're looking for an excellent value. In a queen size, the Bear Original Mattress usually costs $998, but it's on sale for $649 during the Bear Presidents Day Sale. Plus, the brand is throwing in two free pillows and a free mattress protector.
Bear uses three layers of foam on the Bear Original that are designed to provide great support and comfort to pressure points. This could also be a great option for a kids' room thanks to its affordability. In a twin size, the Bear Original is on sale for $463.
More mattress and bedding dealsAmerisleep — save $1,000 on a mattress with code PD2026
Avocado — take up to 20% off organic mattresses and 10% off organic bedding and pillows
Awara — save 50% on select mattresses
Bear — save 35% off sitewide
Beautyrest — save up to $1,000 on select mattress and adjustable base sets
Big Fig — get $500 off any mattress + 25% off everything else with code PRES
Birch — take 25% off sitewide with code PRES25
Brooklinen — take 20% off sitewide
Brooklyn Bedding — save up to 35% on mattresses
Bryte — save up to $1,000 off sitewide
Casper — take up to 30% off on mattresses and 35% off bedding bundles and pillows
Coop Sleep Goods — save up to 40% sitewide
Helix — take 25% off sitewide with code PRES25
Eight Sleep — save up to $350
Essentia — take 21% off sitewide
Eli & Elm — buy one pillow, get a second for 50% off
FluffCo — take 20% off sitewide
Layla — take up to $200 off mattresses and get two free Layla Pillows and free bamboo sheet set
Leesa — take 30% off mattresses and 25% off bedding
Linenspa — save 20% off mattresses sitewide
Lull — save 60% on all mattresses and get free sheets, pillows, and a mattress protector
Naturepedic — take 20% off sitewide
Nectar — save up to 60% on mattresses and 66% on bundles
Nest — save up to 15% on mattresses and 20% on pillows
Nolah — take 35% off sitewide with free in-home set-up and removal on qualifying orders
Puffy — save up to $1,350
Purple — take up to $500 off a mattress and earn up to $300 in gift credit
Siena — save up to 60% on mattresses
Silk & Snow — get a free sleep bundle with mattress purchase
Sleep Number — 50% off Limited Edition mattress
Tempur-Pedic — save up to $500 and get $300 in free accessories; BOGO pillows and sheets bundles
Tuft & Needle — save 20% sitewide
Westin — save 20% on mattresses
WinkBeds — save 30%
Woolroom — save up to 40%
Moon phase today: What the Moon will look like on February 13
While today's date may be unlucky for some, this isn't the case for those hoping to catch a glimpse of some lunar features before the Moon descends into New Moon darkness. There's a very small glimpse of Moon available to see, so keep reading to find out what you're seeing.
What is today’s Moon phase?As of Friday, Feb. 13, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. According to NASA's Daily Moon Guide, 17% of the Moon will be lit up tonight.
With no visual aids the only feature you can spot is the Aristarchus Plateau. According to NASA, this is a crater around 25 miles in diameter. A pair of binoculars will also let you see the Grimaldi Basin, meanwhile a telescope will bring the Schiller Crater into view.
When is the next Full Moon?The next Full Moon will be on March 3. The last Full Moon was on Feb. 1.
What are Moon phases?According to NASA, the Moon takes around 29.5 days to complete one orbit around the Earth. Throughout that time, it goes through eight different phases of visibility. Even though we always see the same side of the Moon, the part that’s lit up changes as it moves along its orbit. The amount of sunlight reflecting off the surface is what makes the Moon look full, partly lit, or almost dark at different points. The eight phases are:
New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).
Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).
First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.
Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.
Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.
Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)
Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.
Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.
Pornhubs U.S. Valentines Day map is extremely telling
Valentine's Day is tomorrow, and if you're not frantically googling gift ideas, you might be searching for your explicit category of choice on Pornhub.
The top relative searches across the U.S. are here, just in time for Love Day, and they show what each state searches for more than the rest.
Credit: PornhubOff the bat, you can see that many of the states are greyed out. That's because Pornhub blocked many U.S. states with age-verification laws, or requirements for viewers to submit personal data in order to access adult content.
SEE ALSO: How to unblock Pornhub for freeBut for the states that remain, the results are telling. In New York, for instance, the mood is romantic with "intimate" — but over in Maine, they're really into cuckolding porn. New Mexico is also wholesome with "hugging," while Washington is into pegging, apparently.
Vermont and Pennsylvania have more chaste searches (passionate and respectful, respectively), and Hawaii wants to watch couples. Illinois is content with softcore, too. As you go around the map, though, you'll see more...NSFW choices.
Whether the site will have more hits tomorrow is anyone's guess — but it wouldn't be surprising to see both singles and couples partake.
The Vampire Lestats fang-tastic single Long Face is now streaming on major music platforms
Lestat de Lioncourt (Sam Reid) isn't just going for our jugulars. He's going for our Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay, too.
The magnetic French vampire from AMC's Interview with the Vampire takes center stage in the show's third season, now titled The Vampire Lestat. The season adapts Anne Rice's novel of the same name, in which Lestat starts a rock band and goes on tour to share his side of the story of his and Louis de Pointe du Lac's (Jacob Anderson) relationship. Along the way, he'll be haunted by the "muses" of his past.
Of course, a glam rocker would be nothing without his songs. Thankfully, The Vampire Lestat will be releasing multiple singles tied to the series. The first of these is "Long Face," performed by Reid and with music and lyrics by series composer Daniel Hart. AMC first released the single as a lyric video, all the way back in July of 2024.
Lestat has issued a statement to press to commemorate the song's streaming release on major music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Amazon. Reading it, you'll understand exactly why he's earned the nickname of Brat Prince.
"'Long Face' is the first song Daniel Hart 'produced' for my album,” Lestat said. "He decided early on to steal where he could from Bowie because he hasn’t had an original idea for five years now (is that his Green Knight score fading in the rear view?) As for 'Long Face,' the bass should have walked down with the guitar at the end instead of pedaling on E. Predictable. Like everything Daniel Hart touches."
Ouch.
Despite Lestat's words, the song is an angsty banger that will hook you from its first menacing "ooh ooh ooh." Now the only thing missing is a music video (and The Vampire Lestat's exact release date.)


