We’ve been told that many things increase our risk of dementia — genetics, too much alcohol, not enough exercise, improper nutrition, high blood pressure, the risks go on and on. Neuroscientist Vivienne Ming wants to add one more item to the list — artificial intelligence. Scientists have already sounded the alarm that US dementia cases could … Read more
The first thing Laura Dave felt was lucky. The author couldn’t have been more thrilled to have Rita Wilson join Jennifer Garner on Season 2 of the hit Apple TV+ series “The Last Thing He Told Me.” “I do have to do a shout out to Rita Wilson,” Dave, 48, who wrote the novel that … Read more
Colleen Hoover has shared a welcome health update after revealing her shocking cancer diagnosis. The “It Ends With Us” author, 46, took to social media over the weekend to clarify that while she was diagnosed with an unspecified form of cancer last year, it has since gone into remission. “Just clarification because of some misleading … Read more
“It Ends With Us” author Colleen Hoover is battling cancer. The 46-year-old writer shared in an Instagram Story on Monday that she’s undergoing treatment at Texas Oncology. “Second to last day of radiation,” Hoover wrote alongside a mirror selfie of herself in a hospital gown. “I wish I could blame my hair and facial expressions … Read more
You can judge her ex by this cover. A romance novelist who dedicated her new book to her toxic ex and went viral on Instagram — with women calling her their “hero” and congratulating her for the “savage move” — revealed the heartbreaking story behind her breakup. “You are the most disappointing man and biggest … Read more
Christian author Philip Yancey, who has been married for more than five decades, confessed to engaging in a multi-year affair, telling Christianity Today in a statement that he had “disqualified” himself from ministry. Yancey did not mince words or seek to defend the affair — he acknowledged the sinfulness of his behavior and the devastating consequences of his … Read more
Isla Fisher is remembering her “hero” Sophie Kinsella after the bestselling author’s death at the age of 55. The actress, who starred in the film adaptation of Kinsella’s hit novel “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” took to social media to pay tribute to the writer following the news of her tragic passing. “I’m so heartbroken that … Read more
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Daniel Woodrell, the acclaimed author of “Winter’s Bone” and other American novels that captured the essence of the Missouri Ozarks he called home, died Friday. The 72-year-old’s wife, Katie Estill-Woodrell, told the New York Times that he died at their home in West Plains, Missouri, after a battle against pancreatic cancer. He previously beat colon … Read more
Colleen Hoover is ready for the “It Ends With Us” drama to end. The author, 45, made rare comments about Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s ongoing legal war in a new interview with Elle, calling the situation “unfortunate” and “disappointing.” “It feels like a circus,” Hoover stated. Colleen Hoover at Book Bonanza in Grapevine, Texas … Read more
Publisher Simon & Schuster wants to recoup $1.275 million it claims to have paid out to famed mystery writer Nelson DeMille for a planned novel he never got to finish. DeMille signed an $11.5 million, three book deal with Simon & Schuster in December 2014, and delivered the first two before his death in September … Read more
It’s a force to be reckoned with. Gravity is what holds Earth in orbit around the sun and keeps us from floating off into space. Unfortunately, it can — quite literally — be a real downer. The constant pull of gravity compresses our spine, loads our joints and requires our muscles to work harder to … Read more
Louis C.K. made his return to television after eight years away. The standup, 58, had seen his career derailed in 2017 after admitting to sexual misconduct allegations. Yet, C.K. appeared on Friday night’s episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” to promote his upcoming book, “Ingram: A Novel.” C.K. was introduced to a standing ovation. “I … Read more
An heir to the fallen Barneys luxury empire got served with an explosive tax-fraud lawsuit from his estranged brother — while he was in the middle of promoting his gossipy new memoir last week at a New York City bookstore, The Post has learned. Gene Pressman, 74, was signing copies of his new book, “They … Read more
It’s one for the agers! David Cravit and Larry Wolf — co-founders of the web magazine and newsletter SuperAgingNews.com and self-described “superagers” in their 80s — have just released “The SuperAging Workbook.” It’s a follow-up to their 2023 book, “SuperAging: Getting Older Without Getting Old,” which revealed the seven A’s of superaging — seven steps for … Read more
Mark Hamill forgot the force of this movie. In 1992, the actor, 73, had a small role in the adaptation of Stephen King’s “Sleepwalkers.” However, decades later, Hamill doesn’t remember playing Sheriff Jenkins in the horror drama. “I totally forgot,” the “Star Wars” actor admitted to Entertainment Weekly. “If I remember right, Mick Garris, the … Read more
Giada De Laurentiis had a bad experience with Mario Batali. The Food Network star, 54, recently appeared on Samah Dada’s YouTube show, “On the Menu,” and recalled asking now-disgraced chef Mario Batali to write the foreword for her 2005 cookbook, “Everyday Italian.” However, Batali’s comments in the book were far from kind. Mario Batali and Giada … Read more
That’s wild! 2025 has seen Max pivot back to HBO Max and Gen Z rebrand extended leave as “micro-retirements.” Now, the hormonal rollercoaster known as menopause is getting a flashy revamp, too. Move over, vajayjay — “cougar puberty” is clawing its way into the suburban dictionary. Just don’t try to say it 10 times fast. … Read more
Daniel Bukszpan, who wrote a biography about Ozzy Osbourne in 2023, couldn’t bring himself to watch the rocker’s farewell concert that took place less than three weeks before his death. “I couldn’t watch it. I mean, Ozzy was so frail and just so obviously suffering,” the “Ozzy At 75 : The Unofficial Illustrated History” author … Read more
When it comes to writing books, author Christopher J. Yates has a unique approach. “My secret sauce for writing novels is I set to myself a puzzle I have to solve,” said Yates, who has published three novels and written for the puzzle pages of various publications — including The Post — for decades. His new … Read more