The stage is set, we are sold out in Copper Box Arena in London for the first episode of GPW: Fight Club! Since the completion of the draft over the weekend, each three brands have been vigorously preparing for the occasion, and now, it is a free for all for championships, glory and everything associated. GPW are coming out of the gates swinging with a World Cup to crown the INAUGURAL GPW World Champion. 14 different nations represented over a 16 man bracket, and tonight, the two American representatives will be decided in an All-American battle royale. In our main event, pro wrestling legend Katsuyori Shibata steps in the ring against The Original Bro, Matt Riddle, for the final spot in the tournament, but the action is kicking off with a STACKED Six Man Tag Team Match!
"The Number One pick in the FBL Draft, arguably the most powerful faction in all of pro wrestling today." Since its inception in the Autumn of 2020, the United Empire have been on a constant ascent. Questions have been asked, quite simply of ‘how high can they go?’ and the faction of trailblazers led by the best wrestler in the world, Will Ospreay, have took that question and dismissed it, they continue to develop and expand. Will Ospreay emerges onto the entranceway to a huge pop, tailed by Aussie Open, one of the best tag teams in the world. They make their way down to the ring.
Santos Escobars’ music hits, as he comes out to the ring tailed by the real life brothers, Dragon Lee and Dralistico. Of course, Dragon Lee has a storied history with Will Ospreay, including their explosive battles in the New Japan Junior Division. As the trio get down to the bottom of the ramp, OSPREAY AND AUSSIE OPEN LAUNCH THEMSELVES OUT OF THE RING AND JUMPSTART THEIR OPPONENTS!
United Empire (Will Ospreay and Aussie Open) vs Santos Escobar and Hermanos Dragones (Dragon Lee and Dralistico)
Work smarter, not harder, says Ospreay and the United Empire, as they throw the Mexican trio back into the ring and continue the assault, with Santos Escobar labelled the legal man to start the match. Aussie Open interject, assisting Ospreay with some trios offence, however, Dralistico and Dragon Lee equal the odds, sending the United Empire flailing out of the ring as they both hit an insane suicide dive and throw Ospreay back into the ring, as Escobar and his partners are able to attain some control of the match. It goes back and forth, with home-country hero Ospreay receiving most shine, however, everybody in the match gets spotlight, with ‘Dunkzilla’ Mark Davis in particular emerging as a powerhouse in the match, demonstrating his dynamic within the United Empire. After a fun and enjoyable six man tag, Will Ospreay takes the victory for his faction with a Hidden Blade on an unsuspecting Dralisitico after a sneaky tag.
United Empire def. Santos Escobar and Hermanos Dragones (13 minutes)
A riveting first match for the GPW promotion showing off six of their finest, most agile wrestlers, United Empire prove why they were drafted as first pick in the FBL Draft. Ospreay takes to the microphone after the match, and declares that he is ‘assuming responsibility for the British representative in the GPW World Cup’, however, there is an objection! The London fans love him, the UK fans love him, it’s the OJMO himself, Michael Oku! Oku and Ospreay have extensive history, their RevPro High Stakes match last year receiving critical acclaim and essentially ‘revitalising’ the UK pro wrestling scene after the pandemic. Oku comes down to the ring.
“Will… There is no denying that you are the best wrestler in the world right now. You are unstoppable. I have tried myself, on more than one occasion, to take you down. However, you always find a way. With that being said, you try and take credit for carrying the UK wrestling scene through the pandemic, and for someone with your status, it’s easy to say. But anybody who stuck with us through those times, knows well and truly, that it was The OJMO, Michael Oku, who was doing the dirty work, taking whatever bookings I could find, just so we could all be here today!” There is a brief pause as Oku collects his thoughts, Ospreay clearly taking him seriously, “You really thought I’d just forget about what happened in York Hall? I have been on a personal journey since, sleepless nights, as I tell myself that if I cannot beat Will Ospreay, then I have let down everybody who stuck with me, who stuck with RevPro, who stuck with professional wrestling in these last few years.
As a result, I am challenging you for the spot of British representative in the GPW World Cup. Because these fans deserve a representative who wants to bring the GPW World Championship to the UK and keep it here, and if my track record is anything to go by, I’m the best guy for the job.” Oku extends a hand, Ospreay initially leans in to shake his hand, but then slaps it away, as they go face-to-face, igniting the spark for the personal resentment these two have for each other, “The fucking tongue-and-cheek for you to show your face, and to try and take my spot in the tournament. Some things can’t be taught, so I guess I’m gonna have to show you instead. It’s taken me six years to get one over Okada, and you really think that you’re due a win over me? I thought you were smarter, Michael! So I’ll just have to knock it into your head instead. Next week, Ospreay vs Oku III. I know that I’m making that World Cup, but I’ll put the spot on the line anyway, just so I can get your hopes up. ‘Cus after I beat you there and then, you won’t ever come back to try and beat me.” Ospreay drops the mic and leaves, tailed by Aussie Open, as Oku stands in the ring and hypes up the crowd, the match card appearing for Ospreay/Oku, next week in the Copper Box Arena in London.
Following our opening GPW bout, we are now moving onto the All-American Battle Royale, where the two remaining survivors will be dubbed the American representatives in the GPW World Cup. Some big names in the Battle Royale, but also some underdog picks, as Orange Cassidy, Swerve Strickland, and Eddie Kingston get the biggest reactions from the crowd. As they all gather in the ring, the bell sounds and we are underway.
All American Battle Royale

• Ace Austin
• Alex Shelley
• Angelo Dawkins
• Brody King
• Carmelo Hayes
• Chris Sabin
• Dominik Dijakovic
• Eddie Kingston
• Jordan Oliver
• Lio Rush
• Montez Ford
• Nick Wayne
• Orange Cassidy
• Swerve Strickland

Initially, the tag teams of the match pair up to assume control, with The Street Profits, East West Express and Motor City Machine guns all going after each other out of the gates, prompting everybody else to form allegiances. However, Ace Austin is smart, as he works with the Motor City Machine Guns, the three of them ganging up on everybody else and even eliminating Jordan Oliver from the match, the first elimination.
Eddie Kingston is a clear fan favourite, as he goes on an impressive run, eliminating both Angelo Dawkins and Chris Sabin. However, he then stares down with Brody King of the House of Black, as the two begin to exchange blows in the middle of the ring, they are deadset on going after each other, with The Mad King attempting to eliminate Brody. He gets him leaned up against the ropes, and Kingston puts so much into the lariat, they both go tumbling over the top rope and is eliminated from the match! Kingston and King continue brawling even after being eliminated though, through the crowd and into the arena concourse as King puts Kingston through a table before being dragged away by security.
Dijakovic proves a force to be reckoned with in the match, as Lio Rush and Montez Ford team up to try and take him out. However, Rush notices Ford is backed down, and throws him out of the match! This is why you must be skeptical about who you team with in these battle royals. Dominik Dijakovic eliminates Alex Shelley, as Lio Rush and Ace Austin are both eliminated in quick succession by Orange Cassidy! Nick Wayne, in a David vs Goliath spot, is able to pry Dijkaovic’s fingers from the ropes as he gets eliminated, and now, we are left with four. Hayes, Cassidy, Swerve and Wayne. Only two of these will go on to be representatives for the US in the GPW World Cup.
Swerve and Wayne have a duel, rekindling their legendary DEFY feud, as Hayes and Cassidy focus up on each other. Wayne gets the short end of the stick this time around, Swerve getting revenge for their last encounter as Swerve eliminates Wayne, leaving three. As Swerve and Hayes form a duo, they take out Orange Cassidy, with Swerve getting revenge for the Blackjack Battle Royale and securing a spot in the tournament for both himself and Carmelo Hayes.
Swerve Strickland and Carmelo Hayes survive the All-American Battle Royale (16 minutes)
An impressive showing for both of these men, Carmelo Hayes has simply acquired a spot in the tournament without eliminating anybody, but he worked smarter in the match and may now have an alliance with Swerve on the way, as the two former NXT rivals embrace and shake each others hands, no love loss between the two over the years.
The camera goes backstage, where Santos Escobar, Dragon Lee and Dralistico are recovering in their locker room after their six man tag against the United Empire. The interview is interrupted by a knock on the door, which is answered by none other than Andrade El Idolo, who enters the room with his cunning and classy profile. He takes off his shades, and commends the Mexican trio for their efforts earlier in the night. He then states that if the three are willing to grant the Mexican spot in the GPW World Cup to Andrade, then he will ‘reward them with an opportunity they cannot miss’. They all reluctantly agree, with Andrade grinning as he leaves the room.
We see a vignette of Gunther, Fabian Aichner and Marcel Barthel, known as Imperium, as they dissect why they are going to bring the GPW World Championship to Europe, all three men taking part in the GPW World Cup over the next few weeks.
We now have the first glimpse at the women’s division to be seen, as the random pairings of Mercedes Mone, Dakota Kai, Bianca Belair and Millie McKenzie will take on Mariah May, AZM, Saya Kamitani and Toni Storm, with the winning team securing a place in the GPW Women’s Championship gauntlet in two weeks time on GPW: Fight Club.
Mercedes Mone, Dakota Kai, Bianca Belair and Millie McKenzie vs Toni Storm, AZM, Saya Kamitani and Mariah May
A frantic eight man tag, all eight women get time to shine in the match, with the second team in particular flourishing throughout due to the pre-existing allegiance between AZM and Saya Kamitani of Queen’s Quest. The British fans are fond of Millie McKenzie, who had made a name for herself on the Indies for over five years now. There’s some exciting sequences, however, the victory is picked up by Bianca Belair’s team after she hits a K-O-D on Mariah May for the pinfall.
Mercedes Mone, Dakota Kai, Bianca Belair and Millie McKenzie advance to the GPW Women’s Championship Gauntlet (11 minutes)
A big step in the right direction for these four women, who will now have a chance at the GPW Women’s Championship in just two weeks time. Mone wasn’t even tagged in the whole match, only making a few contributions to the bout. Afterwards, however, she sticks around, as AZM and Saya Kamitani are blindsided ringside by The IIconics! Billie Kay and Peyton Royce come out from the crowd and ram them into the barricade, before sliding in the ring and taking out Mariah May, before setting their sights on Toni Storm! Storm walks back, however, bumps into Mone, as MONE AND THE IICONICS BEGIN TO BEAT DOWN TONI STORM! Dakota Kai glances at Storm from the ramp, and even though Belair tries to stop her, she RUNS DOWN THE RAMP AND SLIDES INTO THE RING, HELPING OUT TONI STORM AND TRYING TO DEFEND HER FROM MONE AND THE IICONICS! HOWEVER, she is just overpowered, Mone hits a Mone Maker on Kai. She picks up the microphone, “This Women’s Division is in serious need of an intervention. These ladies don’t know their worth, but rest assured, when put up against Mone Enterprises, they will all fall like flies.” A huge headline coming out of the first episode of GPW: Fight Club, the establishment of Mone Enterprises featuring Mercedes Mone, Billie Kay and Peyton Royce.
Will Ospreay is interviewed backstage following his six man tag win as well as being confronted by The OJMO, Michael Oku. Ospreay initially praises Oku, calling him an ‘Aspirational fella’, however, Ospreay cites his experience in the industry, saying that not every fairytale has a happy ending, and next week, he is going to dish up a slice of reality to Oku that will further better him.
In our semi main event, we see tag team action, as the House of Black pairing of Aleister Black and Buddy Matthews go up against Hirooki Goto and Mike Bailey, a showcase for four men who have automatically qualified for the GPW World Cup. Both teams make their entrances.
House of Black (Aleister Black and Buddy Matthews) vs ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey and Hirooki Goto
The synergy difference proves to be imperative, with Black and Matthews shining as a tag team while Bailey and Goto have little time to acclimatise to each other, being more individualistic in the match. A lot of the match revolves around the exciting duel between Bailey and Matthews, hard hitting and fast-paced. Towards the end of the match, Bailey pushes Goto out of the way so he gets hit with a Black Mass instead, however, the save has little effect as Matthews and Black ambush Goto and put him away for the win.
House of Black def. ‘Speedball’ Mike Bailey and Hirooki Goto (8 minutes)
After the match, Goto thanks Speedball for the save for the Black Mass, noting his teamwork ability, despite coming up short. Before our main event, announcements are made for next week, as we will get our first four Round One matches in the GPW World Cup, as well as a Last Chance Qualifier for the Women’s Championship and in the main event, Will Ospreay vs Michael Oku for a spot in the GPW World Cup. The first round matches and the participants in the GPW Women’s Championship gauntlet Last Chance Qualifier will be announced on the GPW Twitter page over the next week.
For now, it’s main event time, as The Wrestler, Katsuyori Shibata, goes up against the Original Bro, Matt Riddle. Both men make their entrances, and shake hands before the match, there is a big fight feel in the air, the whole crowd standing up from the opening bell as the match begins.
Katsuyori Shibata vs Matt Riddle
The anticipation of the audience turns to a tense silence as the bell sounds, both men circling the ring and feeling each other out with a brief mat sequence, Riddle mounting Shibata and demonstrating his experience in MMA, which both of these men have. Shibata breaks free, targeting the arm of Riddle and taking him down, switching the roles as Shibata spends some time playing mind games with Riddle, before yielding and allowing a clean break for both men to get to their feet. While one could argue Riddle has the advantage of agility and physicality, Shibata’s mind games pay dividends, as Riddle becomes aggressive, swinging wildly for the Wrestler, who ducks every one and throws Riddle to the mat, asserting dominance.
You can see a toggle switch in Riddle’s head, as he alters his focus and his strategy, trying to keep the match away from the mat. The two do not leave the ring once during the bout. He finds a break when Shibata goes for a PK, with Riddle sliding under it and rolling up Shibata, then deadlifting him into a gutwrench suplex, following up into another. He then locks Shibata in an armbar, to which Shibata scurries for the ropes, hesitant at the explosiveness of Riddle in the moment. Eventually, Shibata seats himself, urging Riddle to do the same. They both sit cross-legged in the middle of the ring, exchanging strikes, stiff forearms and slaps, and Shibata riles up Riddle, who gets to his feet, rebounds off the ropes, SHIBATA FOLLOWS WITH A THUNDEROUS LARIAT AGAINST THE ROPES, HE LAYS RIDDLE OUT ON THE CANVAS, OFF THE ROPES, PK KICK! HE GOES FOR THE COVER, 1…2.. KICK-OUT, SHIBATA IMMEDIATELY LOCKS RIDDLE IN A SLEEPER HOLD! He could make The Original Bro fade right here and now! Riddle has nowhere to go, in the middle of the ring, any movements are corrected by Shibata as he has the Sleeper locked to a tee… RIDDLE POWERS UP ONTO HIS FEET, HE THROWS SHIBATA OVER HIS HEAD, BOTH MEN GET TO THEIR FEET, THE FINAL FLASH! BUT SHIBATA BITES THE BULLET, HE RAISES HIS HEAD AND SCREAMS TO RIDDLE! Riddle goes for it again, but Shibata pats it down, AND BITCH SLAPS RIDDLE! He hits a high angle German Suplex, and rolls Riddle over, he gets to his feet, he’s spins Riddle out, BUT RIDDLE CATCHES THE OUTSTRETCHED ARM OF SHIBATA, ARMBAR! ARMBAR! Shibata begins to fight out of it, so Riddle deadlifts Shibata again, gutwrench powerbomb, he mounts the back of Shibata and begins elbowing him in the back of the neck, and THE REFEREE RINGS THE BELL!
Matt Riddle def. Katsuyori Shibata (19 minutes)
An absolute war! The medical team tends to Shibata once the match is over, as Riddle recovers in the corner of the ring, his arm raised to the thankful Copper Box crowd, who were invested in the match since the opening bell. Shibata eventually gets on his feet, and although the medical personnel urge him to leave the ring, he insists on staying, as he pulls two wristbands from his boot, with the words “Makai Club - Fight Academy” on it. He hands one over to Riddle, as he puts on one himself. Riddle accepts, sliding it on his arm and fistbumping Shibata, before both men raise each others hands to end the show, with the formation of a new faction on the horizon….

This is simply, roughly, my preference of who I would want in the team based on those available at that number.
Many players had more than one number, so I put them in the one they appeared in most, or were most recognisable in (for instance, JG had 3 seasons as 40 or something and 3 as 7). Also, this is based on their time at the club, not their overall career.
And this is my vague opinion, don't get mad.

1. James, Martinez, Friedel, Bosnich, Johnstone, Spink, Sorensen, Guzan, Schmeichel, Heaton, Gollini, Enckelman. Given, Nyland,
   
2. Cash, Delaney, Charles, Watson, Cox, Barratt, Hutton, L. Young, Kubicki, Baker, De Laet, Ilori
   
3. A. Wright, Staunton, Targett, Diego Carlos (?), Bouma, Warnock, N. Taylor, Samuel, Bennett, Small, Lichaj
   
4. Southgate, Mellberg, Vlaar, Teale, Tuanzebe, Cox, Senderos, Sidwell, Richards, Samba, Drinkwater
   
5. McGrath, Mings, Laursen, Ehiogu, Chester, Dunne, Alpay. Okore, Lansbury
   
6. Barry, Downing, Luiz, Townsend, Richardson, Boateng, Whelan, Watson, Elphick, Collins, Clark, Tiler,
   
7. A. Young, Taylor McGinn, Daley, Houghton, Parker, Cowans, Snodgrass, Bacuna, Ireland,
   
8. Milner, Platt, Draper, Gueye, Fashanu, Lansbury, Pires, Jenas, McCann, El Ahmadi, Sanson, Cleverley, Tshibola, Carroll,
   
9. Angel, Bent, Dublin, Saunders, Ings, Milosevic, Sinclair, Collymore, Harewood, Hogan, Wesley, Helenius,
   
10. Grealish, Merson, Carew, Buendia, Atkinson, T. Johnson, Baros, Ayew, N'Zogbia
    
11. Watkins, Solano, Agbonlahor, Daley, Froggatt, A. Thompson, Bolasie, Beinlich,
    
12. Albrighton, Hitzelsperger, Joachim, S. Davis, Steer, J. Cole, Enckelman, Lamptey,
    
13. Oakes, Cutler, S. Taylor, Postma, Myhill, Bradley
    
14. Hourihane, Ginola, Carr, Luna, Allback, Delfounso, Djemba Djemba, Gestede, Holman, Fenton, Tarrant,
    
15. Moreno, Konsa, Traore, Jedinak, Westwood, de la Cruz, King, C. Davies, Nelson, Boden,
    
16. Delph, Crouch, Bree, Chambers, Knight, Grayson, Berson, Lescott,
    
17. Trezeguet, Hendrie. P. Whittingham, Veretout, Augustinsson, Makoun, Salifou,
    
18. Yorke, A. Young, Targett, Abraham, Stone, Carbone, A. Hughes, Heskey, Routledge, Farrelly, Curcic, Onomah, K. Richardson, C. Cole, Kozak, Sylla, Ferraresi,
    
19. Petrov, Nakamba, Ridgewell, Green, R. Walker, Balaban, D. Hughes, Baston
    
20. Benteke, Nilis, Bednarek, R. Keane, K. Phillips, Hadji, Scimeca, Reo-Coker, A.Traore, Bjarnason, Barkley, Ghrayib, Sutton, Samatta, Breikrutz, Drobny,
    
21. Cahill, El Ghazi, Hutton, Clark, Shorey, Bowery, Byfield, Farrell
    
22. Vassell, Kodjia, Carson, Guzan, Engels, Dhuran, Kachloul, Whittingham, L. Moore, G. Gardner, L. Collins
    
23. Amavi, Coutinho, Bertrand, Jota, Beye, Berger, S. Moore, Cissokho, Boulding, Andre Moreira, N. davis
    
24. Cuellar, Elphick, Guilbert, Bardlsey, Bakke, Carlos Sanchez, Tonev, s. Murray, Dawkins,
    
25. Bannan, Gil, De BIlde, Bewers, Bartelt, A. Lee, Rachel, Olsen,
    
26. Terry, Weimann, C. Gardner, M. Kinsella, L. Kinsella,
    
27. Digne, Elmo, R. Johnsen, Stevens, Kozak, Osbourne, Tshibola, Standing
    
28. Kalinic, Maloney, Leonhardsen, Hogg, Jacszun, S. Williams,
    
29. Kesler-Hayden, Reina, J. Collins, Hepburn-Murphy, Holt, Ghent, O'Halloran
    
30. Hause, R. Edwards, Abdo
    
31. Bailey, Agathe, Bunn, Herd, S. Cooke,
    
32. Dendoncker, Philogene, Doyle-Hayes, A. Lescott, Donacien
    
33. Chukwuemeka, Sarkic, A. Marshall, Jose Crespo,
    
34. Lowton, Calderwood, Suliman, Lowry
    
35. Archer, D. Johsnon, Blackett-Taylor, M. CLark,
    
36. K. walker, Vassilev, Bogarde, O'Hare, Burke, McKirdy, Sellars
    
37. Adomah, C. Robinson, M. Bridge, D. Williams
    
38. Sinisalo, Lyden, J. McGrath
    
39. W. Henderson, K. Davis, Olejnik, Revan, Calder
    
40. A. Ramsay, Carruthers, Cox
    
41. J. Ramsay, B. Watkins
    
42. Marschall, Borg, Mason
    
44. Kamara, McCormack
    
45. Grabban, Chrisene, Lowry, Tait
    
46. Toner, Ca. Chukwuemeka, J. walker
    
47. Iroegbunam, Rowe
    
48. Zwych
    
49. Lindley
    
50. Swinkels, Sohna
    
51. Onodi
    

52-55.-

1. S. Revan
   
3. T. O'Reilly
   
4. Feeney
   
6. L. Barry
   

62-63. -

1. J. Wright
   
3. T. Patterson
   
4. Raikhy
   
5. B. Young
   
6. M. Sylla
   

70-71. -

1. K. Young
   
2. T. Rowe
   
3. F. Ealing
   
5. T. Jay-Hart
   

RomanceBooks Insights - Subreddit Stats for May 2023

Welcome to the monthly subreddit stats update! See this link for previous month's stats. Here's what we'll be sharing in this post:

• Activity: Members & Traffic
• Posts by Flair
• Top 20 Books Mentioned
• Top 20 Authors Mentioned
• New & Rising Sub Favorites
• Most Mentioned Books by Genre, Pairing, and Steam

Activity

As of 31 May 2023
Current Member count: 172,238
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31 May 2023	Page Views	Uniques (Avg.)
Past 7 Days	1.6 million	34,000
Past 30 Days	6.8 million	33,700
Past 12 Months	75.0 million	440,000

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May 2023 Posts by Flair:

There's an issue with the posts by flair data and it is not including all posts for May. This section will be updated when we get the final numbers.
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u/romance-bot Stats

The below stats for Top 20 Books Mentioned, Top 20 Authors Mentioned, New Sub Favorites, and Most Mentioned Books by Genre/Pairing/Steam are all sourced from the u/romance-bot and include the past month of activity. Ranking is based on the number of times a book or author is called by the bot (which could include recommendations, critiques, reviews, etc). Genre and steam tags are based on how a book is tagged on Romance.io.
May 2023 u/romance-bot activity:

• Total number of books linked: 12,009
• Total number of unique titles: 5,932

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Top 20 Books Mentioned

	Top Books	Count
1	Soul Eater by Lily Mayne	41
2	In a Jam by Kate Canterbary	30
3	The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbary	30
4	When She Belongs by Ruby Dixon	25
5	His Secret Illuminations by Scarlett Gale	22
6	Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid	22
7	Radiance by Grace Draven	21
8	Hot Blooded by Heather Guerre	20
9	Pucking Around by Emily Rath	19
10	Lola & the Millionaires: Part One by Kathryn Moon	19
11	Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez	19
12	Mile High by Liz Tomforde	19
13	The Maddest Obsession by Danielle Lori	19
14	Cold Hearted by Heather Guerre	19
15	Against A Wall by Cate C. Wells	19
16	Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews	18
17	Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas	18
18	A Soul to Keep by Opal Reyne	18
19	Bass-Ackwards by Eris Adderly	18
20	A Seditious Affair by K.J. Charles	18

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Top 20 Authors Mentioned

	Top Authors	Count
1	Ruby Dixon	155
2	Lisa Kleypas	117
3	Kate Canterbary	112
4	Kresley Cole	102
5	Tessa Bailey	96
6	Heather Guerre	93
7	Kathryn Moon	92
8	Lily Mayne	84
9	Mariana Zapata	82
10	Alice Coldbreath	77
11	Cate C. Wells	77
12	Katee Robert	65
13	Kati Wilde	59
14	K.J. Charles	57
15	Alexis Hall	56
16	J.T. Geissinger	54
17	Ilona Andrews	53
18	Eve Dangerfield	53
19	Tessa Dare	51
20	Emily Henry	51

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New Sub Favorites

Data is obtained by the u/romance-bot for the past month of activity and includes only books released within the past 3-months or upcoming releases. This is intended to give a view into the hot / rising books being mentioned in the sub.

	New Favorites	Count
1	Pucking Around by Emily Rath	19
2	Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez	16
3	Finn Rhodes Forever by Stephanie Archer	12
4	Happy Place by Emily Henry	12
5	The Summer We Fell by Elizabeth O'Roark	11
6	Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros	9
7	The No-Judgment Zone by Ellie K. Wilde	9
8	Nevermore Bookstore by Kerrigan Byrne, Cynthia St. Aubin	8
9	Right Man, Right Time by Meghan Quinn	8
10	My Dark Romeo by Parker S. Huntington, L.J. Shen	7
11	Six Scorched Roses by Carissa Broadbent	7
12	His Curvy Rejected Mate by Cate C. Wells	6
13	Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld	6
14	The Favorite by Alice Coldbreath	5
15	The Coven by Harper L. Woods, Adelaide Forrest	5
16	The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur	5
17	Grim and Bear It by Juliette Cross	5
18	Champagne Venom by Nicole Fox	5
19	The Guy For Me by Marzy Opal	5
20	Visions of Scarlett: Cursed in Clayton Book One by Jessie Ellis	5

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Most Mentioned Books by Genre, Pairing, and Steam

	Contemporary	Count
1	In a Jam by Kate Canterbary	30
2	The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbary	30
3	Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid	22
4	Pucking Around by Emily Rath	19
5	Part of Your World by Abby Jimenez	19

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	Historical	Count
1	Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas	18
2	A Seditious Affair by K.J. Charles	18
3	The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare	14
4	Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell	14
5	Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer	13

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	Fantasy	Count
1	His Secret Illuminations by Scarlett Gale	22
2	Radiance by Grace Draven	21
3	Hot Blooded by Heather Guerre	20
4	Lola & the Millionaires: Part One by Kathryn Moon	19
5	Cold Hearted by Heather Guerre	19

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	SciFi	Count
1	Soul Eater by Lily Mayne	41
2	When She Belongs by Ruby Dixon	25
3	Desire in His Blood by Zoey Draven	17
4	Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon	15
5	Strange Love by Ann Aguirre	14

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	MM	Count
1	Soul Eater by Lily Mayne	41
2	Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid	22
3	A Seditious Affair by K.J. Charles	18
4	Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall	13
5	Moth by Lily Mayne	12

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	FF	Count
1	The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur	5
2	My Lady Lipstick by Karin Kallmaker	5
3	And By the Sea She Came To Me by Naomi Piper	5
4	A Restless Truth by Freya Marske	4
5	Tryst Six Venom by Penelope Douglas	4

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	Low Steam	Count
1	Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews	18
2	The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary	13
3	Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall	13
4	Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer	13
5	A Lady's Guide to Fortune-Hunting by Sophie Irwin	11

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	High Steam	Count
1	Soul Eater by Lily Mayne	41
2	In a Jam by Kate Canterbary	30
3	The Worst Guy by Kate Canterbary	30
4	When She Belongs by Ruby Dixon	25
5	His Secret Illuminations by Scarlett Gale	22

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My random thoughts:

• Soul Eater has a firm hold on #1 most mentioned book for two months in a row now (and was #11 before that) - clearly the When She Belongs fan club is going to have to step up their game!
• We had 5 authors break into the top 20 most mentioned this month: Kati Wilde, KJ Charles, JT Geissinger, Eve Dangerfield, and Emily Henry. A personal victory for the Kati Wilde rep, Eve Dangerfield's movement is not surprising given the great AMA she did, and of course Emily Henry had a new book Happy Place that some people didn't vibe with while others enjoyed the easter eggs. KJ Charles and JT Geissinger's rise is more curious though - any thoughts on what's behind their bump?
• Without fail, every time I read "Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer" my brain only reads the beginning and immediately assumes Morning Glory Milking Farm - which then causes whiplash as I double check why on earth MGMF would be one of the top Low Steam books mentioned...

Hope you enjoyed this month's stats!

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Folks, it's time to dive under the sea once again. Over the last few years, Disney has recreated their top animated musical films into live-action movies. The Little Mermaid is no different, and viewers can't wait to swim into theaters to catch a glimpse of how the movie will stand up against the original version.
Walt Disney Studios has established a remarkable trend of making live-action remakes of its classic stories. One after the other, all the fairytales of the past era are being brought to life by the studio in an attempt to tell the magical stories in a new light of living characters. With the live-action Peter Pan & Wendy due out in April, Disney will continue their string of live-action remakes a month later with The Little Mermaid.
Get ready to go "under the sea!" The latest of Disney's hugely successful line of live-action remakes, Ariel (Halle Bailey) is set to return to theaters for the first time in almost thirty-five years with The Little Mermaid (2023). The Walt Disney Company once again invites audiences to travel under the sea to see Princess Ariel's story unfold like never before. Featuring direction from veteran musical filmmaker Rob Marshall and other roles inhabited by major Hollywood stars like Melissa McCarthy as Ursula the Sea Witch and Javier Bardem as King Triton, the film is bound to be a bona fide hit at the box office.
Though the upcoming and highly anticipated film will have stiff competition against two stand-up comedians on the weekend it releases, The Little Mermaid is destined to show that life is better down where it's wetter under the sea this Summer movie season. To find showtimes and streaming information on Disney's latest big-budget reimagining of an animated classic, here is where you can watch The Little Mermaid.
Actress Halle Bailey as Ariel, the iconic mermaid princess who longs to be part of the the mysteriously world housed above the ocean floor. When she saves the handsome Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) from a shipwreck, she makes a deal with the sea witch Ursula (Melissa McCarthy) in order to gain human legs and go on land to impress him. But there's one catch to the transaction: Ariel must trade her voice in order for her to try and see the things she's after. But as fans of the original 1989 film know, this comes with a series of consequences that threaten both her existence and the lives of those she loves.
Before we ask if you're interested in seeing this, we know you are. But like us, you're probably wondering how to watch and stream The Little Mermaid online. Luckily, we have some clues and it's likely to land on a major streaming site very soon. So climb aboard, because here's where to watch and stream The Little Mermaid online.

What Is the Release Date for The Little Mermaid?

Ariel's quest to go from a mermaid into a human begins anew when The Little Mermaid premieres this Memorial Day Weekend on Friday, May 26th, 2023. The film will be going up against not one, but two stand-up comedians and their films that weekend, with Sebastian Maniscalco's About My Father and Bert Kreischer's The Machine premiering on the same day. That said, The Little Mermaid will almost certainly be the choice for younger audiences and families.
While some Disney films are heading straight to Disney+, The Little Mermaid will first be shown exclusively in theaters.

Where To Watch The Little Mermaid Online:

As of now, the only way to watch Fast X is to head out to a movie theater when it premieres on May 26, 2023. You can find a local showing on Fandango.
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Otherwise, you’ll just have to wait for it to become available to rent or purchase on digital platforms like Amazon, Vudu, YouTube or Apple, or become available to stream on Disney+.

How to Watch The Little Mermaid

At the moment, you can watch The Little Mermaid at your local theater. But like most movies these days, it should hit a streaming website in the near future.
Like its predecessor, The Little Mermaid is a flick produced by multimedia conglomerate Disney. What's more, the production studio owns a number of other famous franchises, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars. Titles made under these umbrellas have both hit Disney+ sometime after arriving at the box office. Fans may also know the original Little Mermaid is currently available to stream on the site as well. So, if the 2023 version follows the same pattern, folks will likely get to see The Little Mermaid on Disney+ later this year too.
As for an exact release date for The Little Mermaid, that's more complicated. Most movies produced by Disney often go to its streamer site within three months after debuting in theaters, like the most recent Marvel film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. If this is the case for The Little Mermaid, it will probably drop in late August 2023 or sometime near Labor Day in early September.
When the time comes for The Little Mermaid to splash onto Disney+ though, make sure you're all prepared to watch it. If you don't have access yet, you can opt into a 30-day free trial before choosing a plan that start at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. After your account is all set, click on the title page on Disney+'s official website or the Disney+ app.
As you wait for The Little Mermaid to hit the streamer, why don't you watch the animated version and its sequel The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea? Or if you want to immerse yourself in another live-action version, click on the 2019 ABC TV special The Little Mermaid Live!. Enjoy!

Will The Little Mermaid Be in Theaters or on Streaming?

Unlike several of Disney's other live-action remakes such as Pinocchio and Peter Pan & Wendy, The Little Mermaid will be exclusively in movie theaters first with tickets available for pre-sale now.
After The Little Mermaid has completed its exclusive theatrical run, the film will be released on the Disney+ streaming service. Based on Disney's past release models, the film won't be made available to stream before 45 to 90 days after its theatrical release.

When will The Little Mermaid be streaming on Disney+?

The Little Mermaid Disney+ premiere date is tentatively estimated to be August 30, 2023.
While no official Little Mermaid streaming date has been confirmed by Disney, most of its major movie releases drop on Disney+ following a minimum 90-day period, and typically premiere on the platform on Wednesdays, making Wednesday, August 30 the most likely date for Disney’s The Little Mermaid live-action streaming release.

Will The Little Mermaid Be Streaming On Disney+?

The 2023 version of The Little Mermaid will only be in theaters initially. After The Little Mermaid has completed its exclusive theatrical run, it is likely to stream on Disney Plus. You can also watch the animated version of Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairy tale of Ariel on Disney Plus now.
While you will only be able to catch the new "The Little Mermaid" in theaters starting next Friday, you can still sign up for Disney+ now to refresh yourself on the characters, song, plot and magical fun from the highly anticipated film. The 1989 version of the movie was a catalyst for Disney's animation renaissance throughout the '90s and it still holds up today.
An ad-supported Disney+ subscription starts at $8 per month, but you can get an ad-free access to the service for $11 monthly or bundle the Disney streaming service with Hulu and ESPN+ starting at $13 per month. Disney+ boasts a huge collection of movies and television series, including Marvel and Star Wars content. If you add in Hulu and ESPN, you have nearly unlimited entertainment at your fingertips.

Is The Little Mermaid streaming on Netflix?

No, The Little Mermaid will not be on Netflix — at least not any time soon. In the meantime, you’ll just have to head out to a movie theater or wait for it to become available to stream on Disney+.

Will The Little Mermaid Be On HBO Max?

No, The Little Mermaid will not be on HBO Max since it’s not a Universal Pictures movie. Last year, the company released its films in theaters and on the streamer on the same day. However, they now allow a 45-day window between the theatrical release and the streaming release.

Is The Little Mermaid Available On Hulu?

Viewers are saying that they want to view the new animation movie The Little Mermaid on Hulu. Unfortunately, this is not possible since Hulu currently does not offer any of the free episodes of this series streaming at this time. It will be exclusive to the MTV channel, which you get by subscribing to cable or satellite TV services. You will not be able to watch it on Hulu or any other free streaming service.

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There are a few ways to watch The Little Mermaid online in the U.S. You can use a streaming service such as Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video. You can also rent or buy the movie on iTunes or Google Play. You can also watch it on-demand or on a streaming app available on your TV or streaming device if you have cable.

The Little Mermaid Cast and Characters

The Little Mermaid was written by David Magee and directed by Rob Marshall. It stars the following actors:

• Halle Bailey as Ariel
• Melissa McCarthy as Ursula
• Javier Bardem as King Triton
• Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina
• Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric
• Daveed Diggs as Sebastian
• Awkwafina as Scuttle
• Jacob Tremblay as Flounder
• Art Malik as Sir Grimsby

What is The Little Mermaid About?

The official synopsis for The Little Mermaid by Walt Disney Studios read:
“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
There is not much mystery in The Little Mermaid's plot. As seen in Disney's many other live-action remakes, it is anticipated that the film's plot will largely stick to the original. With the well-known song "Part of Your World," in which Ariel sings about her wish to be a part of the world beyond the water, i.e., the human realm, the teaser already alluded to Ariel's fascination with the human world. Fans will get to see Ariel and Prince Eric's romance as they deal with the challenges posed by their differences.

Pirates @ Giants - Wed, May 31

Game Status: Final - Score: 9-4 Pirates

Links & Info

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• Game Graphs
• Savant Gamefeed

	Pirates Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	AVG	OBP	SLG
1	McCutchen - DH	4	2	3	1	1	0	0	.273	.369	.453
2	Reynolds, B - LF	5	1	1	3	0	1	3	.282	.333	.495
3	Joe - 1B	4	2	3	1	0	0	1	.255	.346	.484
4	Castro, R - 2B	4	1	2	1	0	1	2	.264	.368	.426
5	Hayes - 3B	5	0	2	2	0	1	2	.221	.273	.348
6	Suwinski - RF	4	0	1	1	1	3	3	.240	.352	.507
7	Owings - SS	4	0	0	0	0	3	3	.160	.160	.160
	a-Marcano - SS	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	.269	.333	.473
8	Bae - CF	3	3	2	0	1	1	0	.275	.329	.369
9	Hedges - C	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	.159	.227	.193
	Totals	36	9	14	9	3	12	16

Pirates
a-Struck out for Owings in the 9th.
BATTING: 2B: Castro, R (6, Wood); McCutchen (7, Wood); Bae (8, Wood); Joe (12, Walker, R). 3B: Hayes (4, Wood). TB: Bae 3; Castro, R 3; Hayes 4; Joe 4; McCutchen 4; Reynolds, B; Suwinski. RBI: Castro, R (18); Hayes 2 (19); Joe (17); McCutchen (21); Reynolds, B 3 (36); Suwinski (29). 2-out RBI: Hayes 2; Suwinski; Castro, R; Joe; Reynolds, B 2. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Owings; Marcano; Suwinski; Castro, R. SAC: Hedges 2. Team RISP: 7-for-17. Team LOB: 7.
FIELDING: E: Hedges (3, throw). DP: 3 (Joe-Owings-Keller, M; Castro, R-Owings-Joe; Castro, R-Marcano-Joe).

	Giants Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	AVG	OBP	SLG
1	Wade Jr. - 1B	5	1	2	0	0	0	1	.271	.410	.446
2	Davis, J - 3B	4	0	2	0	0	1	1	.282	.366	.483
3	Yastrzemski - CF	3	1	1	0	0	2	2	.262	.320	.468
	a-Slater - CF	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.370	.433	.556
4	Flores - DH	4	0	1	1	0	2	1	.233	.281	.419
5	Sabol - LF	4	2	2	0	0	1	2	.262	.331	.444
6	Haniger - RF	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	.239	.269	.398
7	Bailey - C	4	0	2	1	0	2	0	.333	.350	.564
8	Schmitt - SS	3	0	1	1	0	1	2	.325	.329	.470
9	Wisely - 2B	4	0	1	0	0	1	2	.179	.207	.295
	Totals	35	4	12	3	1	11	13

Giants
a-Flied out for Yastrzemski in the 7th.
BATTING: 2B: Wade Jr. (6, Keller, M). 3B: Yastrzemski (1, Keller, M). TB: Bailey 2; Davis, J 2; Flores; Sabol 2; Schmitt; Wade Jr. 3; Wisely; Yastrzemski 3. RBI: Bailey (12); Flores (16); Schmitt (16). 2-out RBI: Flores. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Wisely; Sabol. SF: Schmitt. GIDP: Davis, J; Schmitt; Wade Jr. Team RISP: 3-for-7. Team LOB: 6.
FIELDING: E: Sabol (6, throw); Wisely (4, throw). Outfield assists: Sabol (Joe at 2nd base). DP: (Wood-Davis, J).

Pirates Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-S	ERA
Keller, M (W, 7-1)	6.0	10	4	4	1	8	0	101-74	3.25
Zastryzny	0.2	1	0	0	0	0	0	10-6	5.59
Moreta	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3-3	1.80
Stephenson, R	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	15-10	5.14
Ramirez, Y	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	17-11	1.42
Totals	9.0	12	4	4	1	11	0

Giants Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-S	ERA
Wood (L, 1-1)	4.1	8	6	6	3	4	0	94-55	4.80
Walker, R	1.2	3	2	1	0	1	0	17-12	1.35
Jackson	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	11-10	0.00
Rogers, Ty	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	0	13-11	1.93
Doval	1.0	2	1	1	0	3	0	19-15	2.19
Totals	9.0	14	9	8	3	12	0

Game Info
WP: Keller, M 2; Doval.
HBP: Joe (by Wood); Castro, R (by Wood).
Pitch timer violations: Yastrzemski (batter timer).
Pitches-strikes: Keller, M 101-74; Zastryzny 10-6; Moreta 3-3; Stephenson, R 15-10; Ramirez, Y 17-11; Wood 94-55; Walker, R 17-12; Jackson 11-10; Rogers, Ty 13-11; Doval 19-15.
Groundouts-flyouts: Keller, M 5-1; Zastryzny 0-1; Moreta 0-0; Stephenson, R 0-1; Ramirez, Y 1-0; Wood 5-0; Walker, R 3-0; Jackson 0-0; Rogers, Ty 1-0; Doval 0-0.
Batters faced: Keller, M 27; Zastryzny 3; Moreta 1; Stephenson, R 3; Ramirez, Y 3; Wood 24; Walker, R 7; Jackson 3; Rogers, Ty 4; Doval 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Moreta 1-0; Walker, R 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Erich Bacchus. 1B: Laz Diaz. 2B: Mike Estabrook. 3B: Andy Fletcher.
Weather: 60 degrees, Cloudy.
Wind: 14 mph, Varies.
First pitch: 12:45 PM.
T: 2:32.
Att: 23,827.
Venue: Oracle Park.
May 31, 2023

Inning	Scoring Play	Score
Bottom 2	Patrick Bailey singles on a ground ball to left fielder Bryan Reynolds. Blake Sabol scores. Mitch Haniger to 2nd.	1-0 SF
Top 3	Andrew McCutchen doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Blake Sabol. Ji Hwan Bae scores.	1-1
Top 3	Rodolfo Castro singles on a ground ball to left fielder Blake Sabol. Andrew McCutchen scores. Connor Joe to 3rd. Rodolfo Castro to 2nd. Throwing error by left fielder Blake Sabol.	2-1 PIT
Top 3	Ke'Bryan Hayes triples (4) on a ground ball to left fielder Blake Sabol. Connor Joe scores. Rodolfo Castro scores.	4-1 PIT
Bottom 3	Wilmer Flores singles on a fly ball to center fielder Ji Hwan Bae. LaMonte Wade Jr. scores. J.D. Davis to 3rd.	4-2 PIT
Top 4	Bryan Reynolds singles on a ground ball to center fielder Mike Yastrzemski. Ji Hwan Bae scores. Andrew McCutchen scores.	6-2 PIT
Bottom 5	Wilmer Flores strikes out swinging.	6-3 PIT
Top 6	Bryan Reynolds grounds into a force out, third baseman J. D. Davis to second baseman Brett Wisely. Ji Hwan Bae scores. Andrew McCutchen out at 2nd. Bryan Reynolds advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by second baseman Brett Wisely.	7-3 PIT
Top 6	Connor Joe doubles (12) on a ground ball to shortstop Casey Schmitt, deflected by third baseman J. D. Davis. Bryan Reynolds scores.	8-3 PIT
Bottom 6	Casey Schmitt out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Bryan Reynolds. Blake Sabol scores.	8-4 PIT
Top 9	Jack Suwinski singles on a fly ball to third baseman J. D. Davis. Connor Joe scores.	9-4 PIT

Team	Highlight
PIT	Bullpen availability for Pittsburgh, May 31 vs Giants (00:00:07)
SF	Bullpen availability for San Francisco, May 31 vs Pirates (00:00:07)
SF	Fielding alignment for San Francisco, May 31 vs Pirates (00:00:11)
PIT	Fielding alignment for Pittsburgh, May 31 vs Giants (00:00:11)
SF	Starting lineups for Pirates at Giants - May 31, 2023 (00:00:09)
SF	Breaking down Alex Wood's pitches (00:00:08)
SF	Patrick Bailey's RBI single (00:00:22)
SF	J.D. Davis' diving snag (00:00:11)
PIT	Andrew McCutchen's RBI double (00:00:26)
PIT	Rodolfo Castro's RBI single (00:00:31)
PIT	Ke'Bryan Hayes' two-run triple (00:00:32)
SF	Wilmer Flores' RBI single (00:00:23)
PIT	Bryan Reynolds' two-run single (00:00:23)
PIT	Bryan Reynolds' RBI double (00:00:45)
PIT	Connor Joe's RBI double (00:00:24)
SF	Casey Schmitt's sacrifice fly (00:00:30)
SF	Yastrzemski triples, scores in 5th (00:00:30)
PIT	Jack Suwinski's RBI single (00:00:23)
PIT	Yohan Ramirez shuts the door (00:00:10)
SF	Jackson's return from Tommy John (00:00:52)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E	LOB
Pirates	0	0	4	2	0	2	0	0	1		9	14	1	7
Giants	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0		4	12	2	6

Decisions

• Winner: Mitch Keller (7-1, 3.25)
• Loser: Alex Wood (1-1, 4.80)

Division Scoreboard

TB 4 @ CHC 3 - Final
MIL 0 @ TOR 0 - Middle 1
CIN 0 @ BOS 0 - Top 1, 2 Outs
Next Pirates Game: Fri, Jun 02, 07:05 PM EDT vs. Cardinals (1 day)
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The new live-action 'The Little Mermaid' movie stars Halle Bailey and Melissa McCarthy. Make sure to keep on reading to learn where you can watch and stream it.
Folks, it's time to dive under the sea once again. Over the last few years, Disney has recreated their top animated musical films into live-action movies. The Little Mermaid is no different, and viewers can't wait to swim into theaters to catch a glimpse of how the movie will stand up against the original version.
Walt Disney Studios has established a remarkable trend of making live-action remakes of its classic stories. One after the other, all the fairytales of the past era are being brought to life by the studio in an attempt to tell the magical stories in a new light of living characters. With the live-action Peter Pan & Wendy due out in April, Disney will continue their string of live-action remakes a month later with The Little Mermaid.
Get ready to go "under the sea!" The latest of Disney's hugely successful line of live-action remakes, Ariel (Halle Bailey) is set to return to theaters for the first time in almost thirty-five years with The Little Mermaid (2023). The Walt Disney Company once again invites audiences to travel under the sea to see Princess Ariel's story unfold like never before. Featuring direction from veteran musical filmmaker Rob Marshall and other roles inhabited by major Hollywood stars like Melissa McCarthy as Ursula the Sea Witch and Javier Bardem as King Triton, the film is bound to be a bona fide hit at the box office.
Though the upcoming and highly anticipated film will have stiff competition against two stand-up comedians on the weekend it releases, The Little Mermaid is destined to show that life is better down where it's wetter under the sea this Summer movie season. To find showtimes and streaming information on Disney's latest big-budget reimagining of an animated classic, here is where you can watch The Little Mermaid.
Actress Halle Bailey as Ariel, the iconic mermaid princess who longs to be part of the the mysteriously world housed above the ocean floor. When she saves the handsome Prince Eric (Jonah Hauer-King) from a shipwreck, she makes a deal with the sea witch Ursula (Melissa McCarthy) in order to gain human legs and go on land to impress him. But there's one catch to the transaction: Ariel must trade her voice in order for her to try and see the things she's after. But as fans of the original 1989 film know, this comes with a series of consequences that threaten both her existence and the lives of those she loves.
Before we ask if you're interested in seeing this, we know you are. But like us, you're probably wondering how to watch and stream The Little Mermaid online. Luckily, we have some clues and it's likely to land on a major streaming site very soon. So climb aboard, because here's where to watch and stream The Little Mermaid online.

What Is the Release Date for The Little Mermaid?

Ariel's quest to go from a mermaid into a human begins anew when The Little Mermaid premieres this Memorial Day Weekend on Friday, May 26th, 2023. The film will be going up against not one, but two stand-up comedians and their films that weekend, with Sebastian Maniscalco's About My Father and Bert Kreischer's The Machine premiering on the same day. That said, The Little Mermaid will almost certainly be the choice for younger audiences and families.
While some Disney films are heading straight to Disney+, The Little Mermaid will first be shown exclusively in theaters.

Where To Watch The Little Mermaid Online:

As of now, the only way to watch Fast X is to head out to a movie theater when it premieres on May 26, 2023. You can find a local showing on Fandango.
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Otherwise, you’ll just have to wait for it to become available to rent or purchase on digital platforms like Amazon, Vudu, YouTube or Apple, or become available to stream on Disney+.

How to Watch The Little Mermaid

At the moment, you can watch The Little Mermaid at your local theater. But like most movies these days, it should hit a streaming website in the near future.
Like its predecessor, The Little Mermaid is a flick produced by multimedia conglomerate Disney. What's more, the production studio owns a number of other famous franchises, like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars. Titles made under these umbrellas have both hit Disney+ sometime after arriving at the box office. Fans may also know the original Little Mermaid is currently available to stream on the site as well. So, if the 2023 version follows the same pattern, folks will likely get to see The Little Mermaid on Disney+ later this year too.
As for an exact release date for The Little Mermaid, that's more complicated. Most movies produced by Disney often go to its streamer site within three months after debuting in theaters, like the most recent Marvel film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. If this is the case for The Little Mermaid, it will probably drop in late August 2023 or sometime near Labor Day in early September.
When the time comes for The Little Mermaid to splash onto Disney+ though, make sure you're all prepared to watch it. If you don't have access yet, you can opt into a 30-day free trial before choosing a plan that start at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. After your account is all set, click on the title page on Disney+'s official website or the Disney+ app.
As you wait for The Little Mermaid to hit the streamer, why don't you watch the animated version and its sequel The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea? Or if you want to immerse yourself in another live-action version, click on the 2019 ABC TV special The Little Mermaid Live!. Enjoy!

Will The Little Mermaid Be in Theaters or on Streaming?

Unlike several of Disney's other live-action remakes such as Pinocchio and Peter Pan & Wendy, The Little Mermaid will be exclusively in movie theaters first with tickets available for pre-sale now.
After The Little Mermaid has completed its exclusive theatrical run, the film will be released on the Disney+ streaming service. Based on Disney's past release models, the film won't be made available to stream before 45 to 90 days after its theatrical release.

When will The Little Mermaid be streaming on Disney+?

The Little Mermaid Disney+ premiere date is tentatively estimated to be August 30, 2023.
While no official Little Mermaid streaming date has been confirmed by Disney, most of its major movie releases drop on Disney+ following a minimum 90-day period, and typically premiere on the platform on Wednesdays, making Wednesday, August 30 the most likely date for Disney’s The Little Mermaid live-action streaming release.

Will The Little Mermaid Be Streaming On Disney+?

The 2023 version of The Little Mermaid will only be in theaters initially. After The Little Mermaid has completed its exclusive theatrical run, it is likely to stream on Disney Plus. You can also watch the animated version of Hans Christian Andersen's 1837 fairy tale of Ariel on Disney Plus now.
While you will only be able to catch the new "The Little Mermaid" in theaters starting next Friday, you can still sign up for Disney+ now to refresh yourself on the characters, song, plot and magical fun from the highly anticipated film. The 1989 version of the movie was a catalyst for Disney's animation renaissance throughout the '90s and it still holds up today.
An ad-supported Disney+ subscription starts at $8 per month, but you can get an ad-free access to the service for $11 monthly or bundle the Disney streaming service with Hulu and ESPN+ starting at $13 per month. Disney+ boasts a huge collection of movies and television series, including Marvel and Star Wars content. If you add in Hulu and ESPN, you have nearly unlimited entertainment at your fingertips.

Is The Little Mermaid streaming on Netflix?

No, The Little Mermaid will not be on Netflix — at least not any time soon. In the meantime, you’ll just have to head out to a movie theater or wait for it to become available to stream on Disney+.

Will The Little Mermaid Be On HBO Max?

No, The Little Mermaid will not be on HBO Max since it’s not a Universal Pictures movie. Last year, the company released its films in theaters and on the streamer on the same day. However, they now allow a 45-day window between the theatrical release and the streaming release.

Is The Little Mermaid Available On Hulu?

Viewers are saying that they want to view the new animation movie The Little Mermaid on Hulu. Unfortunately, this is not possible since Hulu currently does not offer any of the free episodes of this series streaming at this time. It will be exclusive to the MTV channel, which you get by subscribing to cable or satellite TV services. You will not be able to watch it on Hulu or any other free streaming service.

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There are a few ways to watch The Little Mermaid online in the U.S. You can use a streaming service such as Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video. You can also rent or buy the movie on iTunes or Google Play. You can also watch it on-demand or on a streaming app available on your TV or streaming device if you have cable.

The Little Mermaid Cast and Characters

The Little Mermaid was written by David Magee and directed by Rob Marshall. It stars the following actors:

• Halle Bailey as Ariel
• Melissa McCarthy as Ursula
• Javier Bardem as King Triton
• Noma Dumezweni as Queen Selina
• Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric
• Daveed Diggs as Sebastian
• Awkwafina as Scuttle
• Jacob Tremblay as Flounder
• Art Malik as Sir Grimsby

What is The Little Mermaid About?

The official synopsis for The Little Mermaid by Walt Disney Studios read:
“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
There is not much mystery in The Little Mermaid's plot. As seen in Disney's many other live-action remakes, it is anticipated that the film's plot will largely stick to the original. With the well-known song "Part of Your World," in which Ariel sings about her wish to be a part of the world beyond the water, i.e., the human realm, the teaser already alluded to Ariel's fascination with the human world. Fans will get to see Ariel and Prince Eric's romance as they deal with the challenges posed by their differences.

Pirates @ Giants - Wed, May 31

Game Status: Final - Score: 9-4 Pirates

Links & Info

• Current conditions at Oracle Park: 60°F - Cloudy - Wind 14 mph, Varies
• TV: Pirates: ATT SportsNet-PIT, Giants: NBCS BA
• Radio: Pirates: 100.1 FM/KDKA-AM 1020, Giants: 1510 AM - KSFN (es), KNBR 680
• MLB Gameday
• Game Graphs
• Savant Gamefeed

	Pirates Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	AVG	OBP	SLG
1	McCutchen - DH	4	2	3	1	1	0	0	.273	.369	.453
2	Reynolds, B - LF	5	1	1	3	0	1	3	.282	.333	.495
3	Joe - 1B	4	2	3	1	0	0	1	.255	.346	.484
4	Castro, R - 2B	4	1	2	1	0	1	2	.264	.368	.426
5	Hayes - 3B	5	0	2	2	0	1	2	.221	.273	.348
6	Suwinski - RF	4	0	1	1	1	3	3	.240	.352	.507
7	Owings - SS	4	0	0	0	0	3	3	.160	.160	.160
	a-Marcano - SS	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	.269	.333	.473
8	Bae - CF	3	3	2	0	1	1	0	.275	.329	.369
9	Hedges - C	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	.159	.227	.193
	Totals	36	9	14	9	3	12	16

Pirates
a-Struck out for Owings in the 9th.
BATTING: 2B: Castro, R (6, Wood); McCutchen (7, Wood); Bae (8, Wood); Joe (12, Walker, R). 3B: Hayes (4, Wood). TB: Bae 3; Castro, R 3; Hayes 4; Joe 4; McCutchen 4; Reynolds, B; Suwinski. RBI: Castro, R (18); Hayes 2 (19); Joe (17); McCutchen (21); Reynolds, B 3 (36); Suwinski (29). 2-out RBI: Hayes 2; Suwinski; Castro, R; Joe; Reynolds, B 2. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Owings; Marcano; Suwinski; Castro, R. SAC: Hedges 2. Team RISP: 7-for-17. Team LOB: 7.
FIELDING: E: Hedges (3, throw). DP: 3 (Joe-Owings-Keller, M; Castro, R-Owings-Joe; Castro, R-Marcano-Joe).

	Giants Batters	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	K	LOB	AVG	OBP	SLG
1	Wade Jr. - 1B	5	1	2	0	0	0	1	.271	.410	.446
2	Davis, J - 3B	4	0	2	0	0	1	1	.282	.366	.483
3	Yastrzemski - CF	3	1	1	0	0	2	2	.262	.320	.468
	a-Slater - CF	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	.370	.433	.556
4	Flores - DH	4	0	1	1	0	2	1	.233	.281	.419
5	Sabol - LF	4	2	2	0	0	1	2	.262	.331	.444
6	Haniger - RF	3	0	0	0	1	1	1	.239	.269	.398
7	Bailey - C	4	0	2	1	0	2	0	.333	.350	.564
8	Schmitt - SS	3	0	1	1	0	1	2	.325	.329	.470
9	Wisely - 2B	4	0	1	0	0	1	2	.179	.207	.295
	Totals	35	4	12	3	1	11	13

Giants
a-Flied out for Yastrzemski in the 7th.
BATTING: 2B: Wade Jr. (6, Keller, M). 3B: Yastrzemski (1, Keller, M). TB: Bailey 2; Davis, J 2; Flores; Sabol 2; Schmitt; Wade Jr. 3; Wisely; Yastrzemski 3. RBI: Bailey (12); Flores (16); Schmitt (16). 2-out RBI: Flores. Runners left in scoring position, 2 out: Wisely; Sabol. SF: Schmitt. GIDP: Davis, J; Schmitt; Wade Jr. Team RISP: 3-for-7. Team LOB: 6.
FIELDING: E: Sabol (6, throw); Wisely (4, throw). Outfield assists: Sabol (Joe at 2nd base). DP: (Wood-Davis, J).

Pirates Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-S	ERA
Keller, M (W, 7-1)	6.0	10	4	4	1	8	0	101-74	3.25
Zastryzny	0.2	1	0	0	0	0	0	10-6	5.59
Moreta	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	3-3	1.80
Stephenson, R	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	15-10	5.14
Ramirez, Y	1.0	1	0	0	0	1	0	17-11	1.42
Totals	9.0	12	4	4	1	11	0

Giants Pitchers	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	P-S	ERA
Wood (L, 1-1)	4.1	8	6	6	3	4	0	94-55	4.80
Walker, R	1.2	3	2	1	0	1	0	17-12	1.35
Jackson	1.0	0	0	0	0	2	0	11-10	0.00
Rogers, Ty	1.0	1	0	0	0	2	0	13-11	1.93
Doval	1.0	2	1	1	0	3	0	19-15	2.19
Totals	9.0	14	9	8	3	12	0

Game Info
WP: Keller, M 2; Doval.
HBP: Joe (by Wood); Castro, R (by Wood).
Pitch timer violations: Yastrzemski (batter timer).
Pitches-strikes: Keller, M 101-74; Zastryzny 10-6; Moreta 3-3; Stephenson, R 15-10; Ramirez, Y 17-11; Wood 94-55; Walker, R 17-12; Jackson 11-10; Rogers, Ty 13-11; Doval 19-15.
Groundouts-flyouts: Keller, M 5-1; Zastryzny 0-1; Moreta 0-0; Stephenson, R 0-1; Ramirez, Y 1-0; Wood 5-0; Walker, R 3-0; Jackson 0-0; Rogers, Ty 1-0; Doval 0-0.
Batters faced: Keller, M 27; Zastryzny 3; Moreta 1; Stephenson, R 3; Ramirez, Y 3; Wood 24; Walker, R 7; Jackson 3; Rogers, Ty 4; Doval 5.
Inherited runners-scored: Moreta 1-0; Walker, R 2-0.
Umpires: HP: Erich Bacchus. 1B: Laz Diaz. 2B: Mike Estabrook. 3B: Andy Fletcher.
Weather: 60 degrees, Cloudy.
Wind: 14 mph, Varies.
First pitch: 12:45 PM.
T: 2:32.
Att: 23,827.
Venue: Oracle Park.
May 31, 2023

Inning	Scoring Play	Score
Bottom 2	Patrick Bailey singles on a ground ball to left fielder Bryan Reynolds. Blake Sabol scores. Mitch Haniger to 2nd.	1-0 SF
Top 3	Andrew McCutchen doubles (7) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Blake Sabol. Ji Hwan Bae scores.	1-1
Top 3	Rodolfo Castro singles on a ground ball to left fielder Blake Sabol. Andrew McCutchen scores. Connor Joe to 3rd. Rodolfo Castro to 2nd. Throwing error by left fielder Blake Sabol.	2-1 PIT
Top 3	Ke'Bryan Hayes triples (4) on a ground ball to left fielder Blake Sabol. Connor Joe scores. Rodolfo Castro scores.	4-1 PIT
Bottom 3	Wilmer Flores singles on a fly ball to center fielder Ji Hwan Bae. LaMonte Wade Jr. scores. J.D. Davis to 3rd.	4-2 PIT
Top 4	Bryan Reynolds singles on a ground ball to center fielder Mike Yastrzemski. Ji Hwan Bae scores. Andrew McCutchen scores.	6-2 PIT
Bottom 5	Wilmer Flores strikes out swinging.	6-3 PIT
Top 6	Bryan Reynolds grounds into a force out, third baseman J. D. Davis to second baseman Brett Wisely. Ji Hwan Bae scores. Andrew McCutchen out at 2nd. Bryan Reynolds advances to 2nd, on a throwing error by second baseman Brett Wisely.	7-3 PIT
Top 6	Connor Joe doubles (12) on a ground ball to shortstop Casey Schmitt, deflected by third baseman J. D. Davis. Bryan Reynolds scores.	8-3 PIT
Bottom 6	Casey Schmitt out on a sacrifice fly to left fielder Bryan Reynolds. Blake Sabol scores.	8-4 PIT
Top 9	Jack Suwinski singles on a fly ball to third baseman J. D. Davis. Connor Joe scores.	9-4 PIT

Team	Highlight
PIT	Bullpen availability for Pittsburgh, May 31 vs Giants (00:00:07)
SF	Bullpen availability for San Francisco, May 31 vs Pirates (00:00:07)
SF	Fielding alignment for San Francisco, May 31 vs Pirates (00:00:11)
PIT	Fielding alignment for Pittsburgh, May 31 vs Giants (00:00:11)
SF	Starting lineups for Pirates at Giants - May 31, 2023 (00:00:09)
PIT	Breaking down Mitch Keller's pitches (00:00:08)
SF	Patrick Bailey's RBI single (00:00:22)
SF	J.D. Davis' diving snag (00:00:11)
PIT	Andrew McCutchen's RBI double (00:00:26)
PIT	Rodolfo Castro's RBI single (00:00:31)
PIT	Ke'Bryan Hayes' two-run triple (00:00:32)
SF	Wilmer Flores' RBI single (00:00:23)
PIT	Bryan Reynolds' two-run single (00:00:23)
PIT	Reynolds' RBI grounder (00:00:45)
PIT	Connor Joe's RBI double (00:00:24)
SF	Casey Schmitt's sacrifice fly (00:00:30)
SF	Yastrzemski triples, scores in 5th (00:00:30)
PIT	Jack Suwinski's RBI single (00:00:23)
PIT	Yohan Ramirez shuts the door (00:00:10)
SF	Jackson's return from Tommy John (00:00:52)
PIT	Keller strikes out eight batters (00:01:29)
PIT	Condensed Game: [email protected] 5/31/23 (00:07:05)
PIT	Pirates vs. Giants Highlights (00:03:27)

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9		R	H	E	LOB
Pirates	0	0	4	2	0	2	0	0	1		9	14	1	7
Giants	0	1	1	0	1	1	0	0	0		4	12	2	6

Decisions

• Winner: Mitch Keller (7-1, 3.25)
• Loser: Alex Wood (1-1, 4.80)

Division Scoreboard

TB 4 @ CHC 3 - Final
MIL 4 @ TOR 2 - Final
CIN 5 @ BOS 4 - Final
^{Last Updated: 05/31/2023 10:29:52 PM EDT}

Source

1. SAS - Victor Wembanyama
2. CHA - Brandon Miller
3. POR - Scoot Henderson
4. HOU - Amen Thompson
5. DET - Cam Whitmore
6. ORL - Ausar Thompson
7. IND - Jarace Walker
8. WAS - Anthony Black
9. UTA - Jalen Hood-Schifino
10. DAL - Taylor Hendricks
11. ORL - Gradey Dick
12. OKC - Nick Smith Jr.
13. TOR - Jordan Hawkins
14. NOP - Dereck Lively II
15. ATL - Keyonte George
16. UTA - Kobe Bufkin
17. LAL - Cason Wallace
18. MIA - Jett Howard
19. GSW - Rayan Rupert
20. HOU - Noah Clowney
21. BKN - Bilal Coulibaly
22. BKN - Leonard Miller
23. POR - James Nnaji
24. SAC - Kris Murray
25. MEM - Brice Sensabaugh
26. IND - Dariq Whitehead
27. CHA - Brandin Podziemski
28. UTA - Olivier-Maxence Prosper
29. IND - Colby Jones
30. LAC - Maxwell Lewis
31. DET - Jaime Jaquez Jr.
32. IND - Andre Jackson Jr.
33. SAS - Gregory Jackson II
34. CHA - Julian Phillips
35. BOS - Tristan Vukcevic
36. ORL - Ben Sheppard
37. OKC - Marcus Sasser
38. SAC - Trayce Jackson-Davis
39. CHA - Jordan Walsh
40. DEN - Sidy Cissoko
41. CHA - Dillon Mitchell
42. WAS - Terquavion Smith
43. POR - Reece Beekman
44. SAS - Jalen Wilson
45. MEM - Amari Bailey
46. ATL - Kobe Brown
47. LAL - Zach Edey
48. LAC - Adem Bona
49. CLE - Keyontae Johnson
50. OKC - Mouhamed Gueye
51. BKN - DaRon Holmes II
52. PHX - Seth Lundy
53. MIN - Bobi Klintman
54. SAC - Coleman Hawkins
55. IND - Terrence Shannon Jr.
56. MEM - Julian Strawther
57. WAS - Hunter Tyson
58. MIL - Emoni Bates

Draft Intel - Prospects:

• "Brandon Miller's camp says it is hoping he can do enough on his June 10 visit in Charlotte to convince the Hornets to give him assurances they'll pick him at this spot, something that might hinge more on how he performs in his interview arrived holding a legal brief written by his attorneys informing teams that he would not be able to comment on specific details regarding his involvement in the lead-up to the fatal shooting of Jamea Jonae Harris. It's the biggest factor holding him back from being the easy choice at No. 2"
  
• "Sources say Scoot Henderson is also very interested in Charlotte's situation and would welcome hearing his name called second, as much due to geographic proximity to his hometown of Marietta, Georgia, as the excitement over new ownership that is potentially taking over the Hornets org"
  
• "Cam Whitmore helped his cause by putting his tremendous physical tools and overall talent on display at the WME pro day in Santa Barbara, California. Pretty much every NBA representative in attendance walked away highly impressed by the considerable long-term upside he possesses"
  
• "Many NBA eyebrows were raised last week when Jarace Walker called off his pro day appearance in Santa Barbara at the last minute, despite looking completely healthy. The immediate suspicion among teams was that a team has elected to "shut him down""
  
• "Although Jordan Hawkins is widely viewed as the top shooter in the draft, there's a bit of disagreement among executives as to where exactly he becomes worth the bet, whether that's late lottery range or further down"
  
• "Dereck Lively II is another player who generated significant buzz at the Klutch pro day, appearing to be in outstanding shape physically, shooting the ball exceptionally well from the perimeter and bringing a degree of intensity and aggressiveness we didn't always see in his lone season at Duke. He'll have to validate that in private workouts, but the dearth of big men in this class gives him the ability to be a riser on draft night"
  
• "Jett Howard is a bit of a polarizing prospect in this class, as he seems to have some real fans in NBA front offices, but also some teams weren't impressed at all with what they saw from him in Big Ten play as he was playing hurt"
  
• "Rayan Rupert is being selective with the teams he visits, prioritizing roster fit and strong development situations on playoff-caliber teams rather than trying to be selected as high as possible"
  
• "Brice Sensabaugh has been hobbled by a knee issue he suffered late in Ohio State's season, which required surgery and has thus far prevented him from conducting competitive team workouts, a source told ESPN"
  

Draft Intel - Teams:

• "There's been some chatter that the Orlando Magic might not keep both of their lottery picks -- they should certainly have options if they choose to try to move around"
  
• "Most NBA executives expect the OKC Thunder to be active in trade discussions looking to potentially package the 12th pick and future first-rounders in an attempt to move up on draft night, which makes sense considering the shortage of roster spots the Thunder could be working with moving forward with all the talent they've accumulated"
  

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1	Last Night	Morgan Wallen	-	1	17	1
2	Flowers	Miley Cyrus	▲+1	3	19	1
3	Kill Bill	SZA	▲+1	4	24	1
4	Calm Down	Rema & Selena Gomez	▲+2	6	38	4
5	Favorite Song	Toosii	▲+3	8	14	5
6	Ella Baila Sola	Eslabon Armado X Peso Pluma	▼-1	5	10	4
7	All My Life	Lil Durk Featuring J. Cole	▼-5	2	2	2
8	Where She Goes	Bad Bunny	▲+93	[FRESH]	1	8
9	Creepin'	Metro Boomin, The Weeknd & 21 Savage	▼-2	7	25	3
10	Fast Car	Luke Combs	▼-1	9	9	9
11	Die For You	The Weeknd & Ariana Grande	-	11	43	1
12	Anti-Hero	Taylor Swift	▼-2	10	31	1
13	Sure Thing	Miguel	▲+1	14	43	13
14	Un x100to	Grupo Frontera X Bad Bunny	▼-2	12	6	5
15	Boy's A Liar, Pt. 2	PinkPantheress & Ice Spice	▼-2	13	16	3
16	Search & Rescue	Drake	▲+1	17	7	2
17	Something In The Orange	Zach Bryan	▲+3	20	57	10
18	La Bebe	Yng Lvcas x Peso Pluma	▼-2	16	10	11
19	Rock And A Hard Place	Bailey Zimmerman	▼-4	15	50	10
20	Cupid	Fifty Fifty	▼-2	18	10	17
21	Chemical	Post Malone	▲+1	22	6	13
22	As It Was	Harry Styles	▼-1	21	60	1
23	You Proof	Morgan Wallen	▼-4	19	54	5
24	Dancin' In The Country	Tyler Hubbard	▼-1	23	14	23
25	Thinkin' Bout Me	Morgan Wallen	-	25	12	9
26	One Thing At A Time	Morgan Wallen	▲+4	30	25	10
27	Karma	Taylor Swift	▲+5	32	11	9
28	Snooze	SZA	▲+1	29	24	28
29	Players	Coi Leray	▼-5	24	21	9
30	I'm Good (Blue)	David Guetta & Bebe Rexha	▼-3	27	39	4
31	Eyes Closed	Ed Sheeran	▼-5	26	9	19
32	Thank God	Kane Brown With Katelyn Brown	▼-4	28	37	13
33	Area Codes	Kali	-	33	3	33
34	Thought You Should Know	Morgan Wallen	▼-3	31	41	7
35	TQM	Fuerza Regida	▲+66	[FRESH]	1	35
36	Mourning	Post Malone	▲+65	[FRESH]	1	36
37	Under The Influence	Chris Brown	▼-3	34	37	12
38	America Has A Problem	Beyonce Featuring Kendrick Lamar	▲+63	--	2	38
39	Next Thing You Know	Jordan Davis	▼-2	37	18	37
40	Need A Favor	Jelly Roll	▲+16	56	8	40
41	Tennessee Orange	Megan Moroney	▼-6	35	24	30
42	Por Las Noches	Peso Pluma	▼-6	36	11	28
43	Princess Diana	Ice Spice & Nicki Minaj	▼-5	38	6	4
44	PRC	Peso Pluma X Natanael Cano	▼-5	39	15	33
45	Love You Anyway	Luke Combs	▼-1	44	15	15
46	Spin Bout U	Drake & 21 Savage	▼-5	41	29	5
47	Unholy	Sam Smith & Kim Petras	▼-5	42	35	1
48	Religiously	Bailey Zimmerman	▼-8	40	3	40
49	Cruel Summer	Taylor Swift	▲+52	--	3	29
50	Just Wanna Rock	Lil Uzi Vert	▼-7	43	32	10
51	Daylight	David Kushner	▲+1	52	6	47
52	See You Again	Tyler, The Creator Featuring Kali Uchis	▼-6	46	6	44
53	TQG	Karol G x Shakira	▼-4	49	13	7
54	Say Yes To Heaven	Lana Del Rey	▲+47	[FRESH]	1	54
55	Slut Me Out	NLE Choppa	▼-4	51	10	28
56	El Azul	Junior H x Peso Pluma	▼-1	55	7	55
57	Memory Lane	Old Dominion	▲+6	63	8	57
58	AMG	Gabito Ballesteros, Peso Pluma & Natanael Cano	▼-4	54	18	37
59	Mathematical Disrespect	Lil Mabu	▼-12	47	3	47
60	Chanel	Becky G & Peso Pluma	-	60	6	55
61	Human	Cody Johnson	-	61	17	61
62	It Matters To Her	Scotty McCreery	▲+3	65	6	62
63	To Summer, From Cole (Audio Hug)	Summer Walker & J. Cole	▲+38	[FRESH]	1	63
64	Waffle House	Jonas Brothers	▼-7	57	4	57
65	Angel, Pt. 1	Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, Jimin, JVKE & Muni Long	▲+36	[FRESH]	1	65
66	Cowgirls	Morgan Wallen Featuring ERNEST	▲+1	67	12	40
67	ICU	Coco Jones	▼-3	64	10	63
68	Fight The Feeling	Rod Wave	▲+2	70	8	16
69	Shake Sumn	DaBaby	▲+5	74	3	69
70	Fragil	Yahritza y Su Esencia x Grupo Frontera	▼-1	69	5	69
71	El Gordo Trae El Mando	Chino Pacas	▲+1	72	10	58
72	Ain't That Some	Morgan Wallen	▼-4	68	12	11
73	Double Fantasy	The Weeknd Featuring Future	▼-15	58	5	18
74	Low Down	Lil Baby	▼-3	71	10	50
75	What It Is (Block Boy)	Doechii Featuring Kodak Black	▲+5	80	3	75
76	Go Hard	Lil Baby	▲+5	81	3	59
77	Beso	Rosalia & Rauw Alejandro	-	77	9	52
78	Nonsense	Sabrina Carpenter	▼-19	59	19	56
79	Trance	Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Young Thug	▼-3	76	16	42
80	Moonlight	Kali Uchis	▲+3	83	7	80
81	Yandel 150	Yandel & Feid	▼-6	75	15	71
82	You, Me, & Whiskey	Justin Moore & Priscilla Block	▲+9	91	3	82
83	Red Ruby Da Sleeze	Nicki Minaj	▼-10	73	12	13
84	I Wrote The Book	Morgan Wallen	▼-5	79	17	18
85	Life Goes On	Ed Sheeran Featuring Luke Combs	▼-19	66	2	66
86	Ch y La Pizza	Fuerza Regida X Natanael Cano	▲+2	88	9	68
87	You	Dan + Shay	▲+14	[FRESH]	1	87
88	Man Made A Bar	Morgan Wallen Featuring Eric Church	▼-2	86	12	15
89	Your Heart Or Mine	Jon Pardi	▲+6	95	2	89
90	Jaded	Miley Cyrus	▲+11	--	3	56
91	Everything I Love	Morgan Wallen	▼-9	82	17	14
92	People	Libianca	▼-3	89	4	89
93	Painting Pictures	Superstar Pride	▼-15	78	15	25
94	Bury Me In Georgia	Kane Brown	▼-9	85	2	85
95	Igualito A Mi Apa	Fuerza Regida & Peso Pluma	▼-5	90	6	80
96	Baby Don't Hurt Me	David Guetta, Anne-Marie & Coi Leray	▲+5	[FRESH]	1	96
97	Wreckage	Nate Smith	▲+4	--	3	69
98	Private Landing	Don Toliver Featuring Justin Bieber & Future	▼-1	97	7	72
99	In Ha Mood	Ice Spice	▼-6	93	16	58
100	Forever	Lil Baby Featuring Fridayy	▼-4	96	20	8

Billboard Global 200 chart (most popular songs globally)

Position	Title	Artist	▲/▼	Last week	Weeks Charting	Peak
1	Where She Goes	Bad Bunny	▲+100	[FRESH]	1	1
2	Ella Baila Sola	Eslabon Armado X Peso Pluma	▼-1	1	10	1
3	Cupid	Fifty Fifty	▼-1	2	11	2
4	La Bebe	Yng Lvcas x Peso Pluma	▼-1	3	13	3
5	Flowers	Miley Cyrus	-	5	19	1
6	Un x100to	Grupo Frontera X Bad Bunny	▼-2	4	6	1
7	Calm Down	Rema & Selena Gomez	▼-1	6	47	3
8	Last Night	Morgan Wallen	▲+2	10	17	5
9	Die For You	The Weeknd & Ariana Grande	▼-1	8	64	2
10	Idol	YOASOBI	▼-1	9	6	9

Billboard 200 chart

Position	Title	Artist	Sales	Change	Last week	Weeks Charting
1	One Thing At A Time	Morgan Wallen	127,340 (5,753 pure)	-6%	1	12
2	SOS	SZA	70,916 (22,838 pure)	+41%	5	24
3	Midnights	Taylor Swift	55,721 (10,772 pure)	-8%	2	31
4	Dangerous: The Double Album	Morgan Wallen	46,202 (1,063 pure)	-6%	6	124
5	Walk Around The Moon	Dave Matthews Band	44,758 (40,165 pure)	--	[FRESH]	1
6	Lover	Taylor Swift	38,256 (6,793 pure)	+0%	10	196
7	Phantomime (EP)	Ghost	err	err	[FRESH]	1
8	Gettin' Old	Luke Combs	33,527 (2,148 pure)	-3%	12	9
9	Un Verano Sin Ti	Bad Bunny	33,198 (590 pure)	-4%	11	55
10	American Heartbreak	Zach Bryan	30,983 (1,655 pure)	+6%	15	53

Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Why is X artist higher than Y artist on the 200 chart, even though X artist sold less?
A: This is because of a discrepancy between Billboard's ranking and the ranking from the website that the sales data is scraped from
Q: Where do you get the sales data from?
A: https://hitsdailydouble.com/sales_plus_streaming
Q: What does "err" mean on the 200 chart?
A: If you are seeing "err", that means that the bot I use to gather chart data couldn't identify sales data for a particular album because of a difference in album naming between Billboard and HitsDailyDouble

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