“We all have an idea of what constitutes a cult,” writes author Jane Borden in “Cults Like Us – Why Doomsday Thinking Drives America” (One Signal Publishers). “The word cult conjures a mental picture: a group of beautiful young people dancing trancelike in the sun, probably aspiring actors in Los Angeles who took a wrong … Read more
Three in four Americans feel pressured to keep up with their neighbors when it comes to their home, according to a new survey. The research of 2,000 American homeowners with lawns found that 76% admit to feeling like they have to be competitive with their neighbors for curb appeal. In fact, half of respondents said … Read more
“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker sparked concern for his health and safety when a worried good Samaritan saw the singer looking unwell on a Denver street before his death. The passerby noticed Kiker – known as “The Singing Garbage Man” on the competition program – and called 911 when they suspected he may have been … Read more
“American Idol” alum Doug Kiker has died at age 32. His sister, Angela Evans, confirmed his passing in a touching Facebook post. “It is with a heavy heart that we have to announce the passing of my brother Douglas Kiker he was sooo loved and will be missed by so many! Your singing with the Angel’s now … Read more
America’s got Champagne problems. On Thursday, President Donald Trump threatened up to 200% tariffs on all alcoholic products from the European Union after the countries levied a 50% tax on US whiskey. President Trump threatened up to 200% tariffs on all alcoholic products from the European Union after the countries levied a 50% tax on … Read more
Flight anxiety has taken off, and sales are crashing. Since the year started, there’s been a string of deadly collisions and scary incidents — and Americans’ confidence in air travel has diminished, prompting some flyers to back off on travel plans, according to two airlines that had crashes. A piece of reckage from the mid-air collision between an … Read more
Carrie Underwood has “American Idol” on her side. After collecting backlash for performing at Donald Trump’s second inauguration, which resulted in the star belting out “America the Beautiful” a cappella due to a technical difficulty, the current showrunner for the competition series is coming to Underwood’s defense. The country superstar, 41, recently replaced Katy Perry … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Just wanna have fun this summer? You aren’t the only one. The progenitor of Wanting To Have Fun herself does, too. As of today, Cyndi Lauper has announced the final … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Season 23 of “American Idol” is beginning with a homecoming of sorts. Katy Perry, who has served as a judge since the series was rebooted in Season 16, stepped down … Read more
Muriel White did not set out to be a hero. She was an American heiress who — like many other US debutantes at the turn of the 20th century — married a European aristocrat. Then the Nazis came. American heiress Muriel White on her wedding day in 1909 to Count Hermann “Manni” Seherr-Thoss. Paul Church … Read more
Mexican airline Aeromexico had the world’s best record for on-time arrivals in 2024, according to an annual ranking released Thursday. Delta Air Lines scored the highest among US carriers despite a computer outage that caused thousands of flight cancellations in July. Aviation-data provider Cirium said in a report that nearly 87% of Aeromexico flights arrived within 15 minutes of their scheduled … Read more
It’s no secret that Aussie slang is a mystery to anyone outside of the country — and even to many who live here. But, one American TikTok creator has kickstarted a debate around one particular slang term, and revealed that maybe we’re not even sure what we’re talking about. “I feel so stupid!” An American woman on TikTok as @texaninaustralia has … Read more
As singles continue to complain about the dating scene, they’re checking out of theirs and searching for love anywhere they can — whether it be reading parties or even abroad. Tinder reported a surge in users who utilized its “passport” feature, which allows singles to check out the dating scene — or find a sexy … Read more
The past has come back to haunt Katy Perry. A former “American Idol” contestant who was eliminated by Perry, 40, recently shared a TikTok where he gave his scathing reaction to her new song “OK.” In the clip, Steven James listens to the track in the car with facial reactions that indicate he’s not a … Read more
Freaked-out flyers feared they’d “drown” 30,000 feet above the ground. Cruising the friendly skies was just as wet as sailing the high seas for passengers on an American Airlines flight from Dallas, Texas, to Minneapolis, Minnesota on Dec. 7. as water began flooding the cabin midair. American Airlines did not immediately respond to The Post’s request … Read more
Kelly Clarkson is looking back on her “American Idol” days. A year after winning the first season of the singing competition show in 2002, Clarkson passed the torch to Ruben Studdard. Clay Aiken was the runner-up during that second season, but the talk show host didn’t remember it that way. “We spent a lot of … Read more
It’s the chant that’s lived on for decades: “Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry!” While some may find it nostalgic, others might not think so highly of the notion. With the upcoming documentary “Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action” set to premiere next month, fans will get a “jaw-dropping” glance at what was really going on behind the scenes … Read more
Austin Butler is the new Patrick Bateman. The 33-year-old actor was officially cast as the violent serial killer originally played by Christian Bale over 20 years ago, Variety confirmed Tuesday. Austin Butler at the 2024 SFFILM Awards Night. Getty Images Luca Gadagnino’s new movie is an adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis’ 1991 novel, and not … Read more
Sometimes, Gary Neville wishes he could take it back. The Manchester United and England legend, now one of soccer’s most influential on-air analysts, knows his voice carries throughout the sport. Nearly every week, his criticisms or reactions or comments seem to go viral, enraging one fan base and delighting the next. Gary Neville has emerged … Read more
The holidays aren’t cheap: The average American will spend over $2,000 this season, according to a recent study. The survey of 2,000 Americans who celebrate a winter holiday examined the cost breakdown of the holiday season — as well as how Americans have been impacted by 2024’s financially challenging climate. According to the results, the … Read more