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
In need of an ink-tervention? If you’re struggling to process your emotions, manage stress or gain clarity, you may want to get on the write track. Shawna Thibodeau, a Toronto-area mental health nurse turned spiritual mentor, suggests release journaling as a healthy outlet for expressing difficult feelings. Meditation teacher Shawna Thibodeau wrote a book, “The … Read more
The legacy of “Jaws” lives forever for Wendy Benchley. Benchley, the widow of “Jaws” author Peter Benchley and an executive producer on the new documentary “Jaws @ 50: The Definitive Inside Story,” exclusively told The Post about the special connection she still has to the iconic film. “So my wonderful husband, John Jeppson and I, … Read more
Do you crumble when you see cookies? Go nuts when you spot a charcuterie board? Cravings for sweet or savory treats can be a challenge to manage. While occasional indulgence is fine, frequently caving to food cravings can lead to weight gain, cavities, digestive problems and even chronic diseases like cancer. In his new book, “Crave: … Read more
Fifty years ago this month, three clean-cut art-school students who called themselves Talking Heads played an audition night at the Bowery club CBGB. Different from the other newly minted punk bands putting the New York City hole-in-the-wall on the map, frontman David Byrne, bassist Tina Weymouth, and drummer Chris Frantz looked and sounded like no … Read more
Call her new book a block-buster. In “You Have the Magic,” NYC-based influencer and manifestation coach Haley Hoffman Smith reveals the five questions to ask yourself to identify and break free of mental barriers limiting your success. Hoffman Smith — who rose to fame on social media with her spiritual self-help videos and peeks into … Read more
A bestselling author has shared a heartbreaking story about how a popular hair loss drug led to the demise of her ex-husband’s sexual function — and their marriage. Speaking recently on the podcast “Moral Medicine,” Thammika Songkaeo said she noticed they had no love life to speak of while they were still dating. Her then-boyfriend … Read more
As much as the “Gunfighter Era” of the Old West was characterized by shoot-outs in the streets, so too was it known for tall tales and quick quips. Consider the case of Pink Higgins. Higgins stumbled upon a cattle rustler who had just killed and butchered one of his herd, so he shot the man … Read more
If the word “mindfulness” sets your teeth on edge, perhaps that’s a sign you need it. But don’t be too daunted — mindfulness is less about becoming one with nature on a misty mountaintop and more about being present, according to Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca, authors of the new book, “The Daily Buddhist.” “We … Read more
Yabba dabba snooze! Sleep is essential for physical and mental health — it’s crucial for brain function, memory consolidation, tissue repair, immune system maintenance, concentration, hormone regulation and stress management. Unfortunately, more than a third of American adults don’t get enough rest. Inadequate sleep has been linked to cognitive troubles, a weakened immune system, weight … Read more
Lucy Hale’s got a secret, but she isn’t looking to keep it. The actress, 35, is sharing just how she prioritizes her mental health while juggling a successful career in Hollywood. “My biggest advice would be that we don’t have to go through this journey alone,” Hale exclusively told The Post, before acknowledging her secret … Read more
In the late 19th century, Mark Twain was arguably the most famous author in the world, with classics like “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” (1876) and “Life on the Mississippi” (1883) cementing his status as a cultural icon. But despite his accomplishments, Twain seethed at the idea that anyone might criticize him. Mark Twain around the time … Read more
Sometimes the journey is more important than the destination. And for producer Craig Perry, creating the fourth film in the “Final Destination” franchise might have been a good time, but the movie, which he thought would be their final flick, wasn’t his favorite. “I figured that we’re done,” Perry shared, per an exclusive excerpt from … Read more
In 1857, an 18-year-old female slave, Lear Green, who had been repeatedly raped and forced into prostitution by her white owner, one James Noble, was surreptitiously placed in a wooden seaman’s chest wearing a dress, bonnet and cape and delivered as simple freight on a steamship bound to Philadelphia from the port of Baltimore. To … Read more
Chrissy Teigen is getting candid on her relationship with alcohol. The 39-year-old opened up about her sobriety journey on social media on Thursday. “Oh man. I’ve been dreading today’s podcast release since the moment we shot it. And that has nothing to do with my incredible guest – @holly. Holly Whitaker changed my life, changed my … Read more
This nun makes a habit of keeping life fun. Sister Monica Clare is still surprised when outsiders don’t believe how superiorly hip it is inside the convent, like one who thought nuns were forbidden to use electricity. “People have interesting ideas about the way nuns live,” the 59-year-old Sister Superior at the Community of St. … Read more
They’ve got some nerve! Vagus nerve stimulators are making waves as a potential way to relax, sleep better and improve gut health. But an expert on the vagus nerve warns that noninvasive VNS devices may not deliver as promised. “There is no evidence that using these devices to deliver electricity into the ear or skin … Read more
Earlier this year, Anthology Film Archives in the Lower East Side hosted a screening devoted to Naomi Levine. Touted by some as Andy Warhol’s “first female superstar,” Levine performed in many of the pop artist’s early underground movies, like 1963’s “Tarzan and Jane Regained… Sort Of” and 1964’s pornographic “Couch.” Like many of Warhol’s actors, … Read more