Exclusive | Why playing Reese Witherspoon’s bad boyfriend on ‘Legally Blonde’ ‘scrambled’ Matthew Davis’ head

Exclusive | Why playing Reese Witherspoon’s bad boyfriend on ‘Legally Blonde’ ‘scrambled’ Matthew Davis’ head

He’s pop culture’s ultimate bad boyfriend.  “Legally Blonde” star Matthew Davis, who played Warner Huntington III, exclusively told The Post that he “had no clue” the 2001 movie would become such a phenomenon when they initially shot it. “I was 22 or 23 when I shot the film, and I had no clue what it … Read more

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science says it’s a bad idea

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science says it’s a bad idea

WASHINGTON — You’ve likely heard it since childhood: Don’t scratch that bug bite or rash, you’ll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad? A lot of things can cause itchiness, sometimes serious diseases. Whatever the cause, doctors have long warned that scratching too much can damage the skin. Now researchers better … Read more

‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle’ is shockingly not bad: review

‘Legally Blonde’ prequel series ‘Elle’ is shockingly not bad: review

What, like it’s hard? The “Legally Blonde” prequel series “Elle” sounds like a tired cash grab no one asked for — but just like the pink-clad heroine depicted in both, don’t underestimate it. Shockingly, “Elle” doesn’t suck. It’s fun, energetic and hits all the right notes. Though the show is part of a tedious trend … Read more

World’s largest meat supplier shuts two plants — and it’s bad news for beef lovers

World’s largest meat supplier shuts two plants — and it’s bad news for beef lovers

A major meat supplier is shuttering two US plant locations, and experts say it’s bad news for carnivores. JBS USA, a meat-processing company that supplies Costco and BJ’s, as well as grocers such as Food Lion, Weis Markets, WinCo, and Stop & Shop, announced this week that it is closing its operations in Philadelphia and … Read more

I’m a doctor — the bad diet advice that sabotages your weight loss and keeps you fat

I’m a doctor — the bad diet advice that sabotages your weight loss and keeps you fat

A doctor is calling out some popular but problematic pieces of dieting advice. With nearly 3 in 4 US adults being obese or overweight many among us are thinking about healthy, sustainable ways to slim down. But according to one expert, there’s a handful of slim-down solutions that could be sabotaging your end game. According to one … Read more

How a bad hygiene habit might increase your risk of depression

How a bad hygiene habit might increase your risk of depression

You really can feel down in the mouth. We tend to think of depression as something that exists in the mind, but the reality is that it affects the whole body — and the whole body can have an impact on depression, including your teeth and gums. “Poor oral hygiene can lead to gum disease. … Read more

Having ADHD means bad news for your period, pregnancy and menopause

Having ADHD means bad news for your period, pregnancy and menopause

Cases of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults are on the rise, with more than 15 million US adults — roughly 1 in 17 — diagnosed, according to a CDC report. As the numbers continue to steadily climb in the US, the spike has been most noticeable among women. Now, new research has shown this disorder … Read more

Big, Bad Apple: NYC clobbered in top 10 list of hotspots that visitors most regret seeing

Big, Bad Apple: NYC clobbered in top 10 list of hotspots that visitors most regret seeing

Gotham visitors have lots of buyer’s remorse. US tourists may want to think twice before booking a summer trip to the Big Apple. New York City ranks second only to Las Vegas among destinations that US-based travelers regretted going to, according to a survey by travel insurance firm Travel Guard. Per the study, a staggering … Read more

‘Revolutionary’ new treatment can lower bad cholesterol by up to 62% — with just one dose

‘Revolutionary’ new treatment can lower bad cholesterol by up to 62% — with just one dose

One and done? Pharma giant Eli Lilly announced Monday that its gene-editing therapy can reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol by up to 62% with a single infusion. Not only was the experimental treatment successful, but the results were still apparent in some participants 18 months after they received the dose. VERVE-102 may be a revolutionary treatment … Read more

Nick Wright calls out Stephen A. Smith for ugly Jaylen Brown feud: ‘Makes all of us look bad’

Nick Wright calls out Stephen A. Smith for ugly Jaylen Brown feud: ‘Makes all of us look bad’

The role is to give an opinion, not begin a promo-filled wrestling feud. FS1’s Nick Wright called out Stephen A. Smith for his latest athlete beef, this time with Celtics star Jaylen Brown, criticizing him for yet again making himself part of the story. Wright said Smith’s actions hurt his colleagues. Nick Wright offered criticism … Read more

E-cigarettes get a bad rap — but scientists say they can be really helpful in 2 ways

E-cigarettes get a bad rap — but scientists say they can be really helpful in 2 ways

Some doubts about vaping may go up in smoke with this latest study. While smoking rates have fallen to an all-time low, the use of electronic cigarettes has become more popular, thanks in part to appealing fruity flavors and sleek designs. Initially marketed as a way to help people quit traditional cigarettes, e-cigarettes may rewrite … Read more

Former ‘bad for you’ food can actually lower your Alzheimer’s risk by up to 27%

Former ‘bad for you’ food can actually lower your Alzheimer’s risk by up to 27%

Incredible, edible, scientifically credible? A humble food, once thought to be bad for the heart, has now been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease. For decades, eggs have been divisive, with protein proponents praising ova and cholesterol-conscious maligning them. Now, new research in The Journal of Nutrition suggests that those who routinely eat eggs … Read more

Angry passengers rip major cruise line for failing to disclose water park issue: ‘Really a bad look’

Angry passengers rip major cruise line for failing to disclose water park issue: ‘Really a bad look’

A major cruise company is under fire from guests and travelers after reportedly shutting down key attractions and not alerting guests before their voyages. Frustrated passengers onboard Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas and Icon of the Seas have been taking to social media to complain that they were not notified that several water slides are closed. … Read more

‘Michael’ review: Michael Jackson biopic is painfully bad

‘Michael’ review: Michael Jackson biopic is painfully bad

movie review MICHAEL Running time: 127 minutes. Rated PG-13 (some thematic material, language, and smoking). In theaters. This is it? How flabbergasting to see “Michael,” the new biopic about Michael Jackson, the best-selling solo artist of all time, crash and burn into such a cheap and embarrassing bore. Say what you will about Michael Jackson … Read more

Pink bizarrely hosting the Tony Awards is a bad sign for the Broadway ceremony

Pink bizarrely hosting the Tony Awards is a bad sign for the Broadway ceremony

So, the Tony Awards’ last best hope is . . . Pink? When the “Get The Party Started” singer was announced this month as the host of the CBS award show on June 7 that celebrates Broadway, not aughts pop hits, theater pros were gobsmacked.   “Ridiculous!,” one texted me. “Honestly brilliant though,” dashed off another … Read more

LA’s most popular sports teams ranked — and it’s bad news for the Lakers

LA’s most popular sports teams ranked — and it’s bad news for the Lakers

Los Angeles is clearly a Dodger town. City of Angels residents now — perhaps more than ever — consider the Dodgers their favorite sports team in LA over the Lakers, according to the results of a new survey. The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Center for the Study of Los Angeles asked over 2,000 Angelenos “which … Read more

New York Botanical Garden scientist sexually harassed on social media — gets so bad that comments are now blocked

New York Botanical Garden scientist sexually harassed on social media — gets so bad that comments are now blocked

In the concrete jungle, he’s coming up roses.  Chris Elliott, a horticulturist at the New York Botanical Garden, is in full bloom as throngs of “thirsty” phytophiles — plant lovers — are unashamedly salivating over his hotness.  But some argue that the hunk-worship is actually crossing socially acceptable lines and causing social media mania.  Chris Elliott, … Read more

‘Bad Bunny’ LA taqueria heads to Las Vegas — but SoCal fans whine hometown fave growing ‘too fast’

‘Bad Bunny’ LA taqueria heads to Las Vegas — but SoCal fans whine hometown fave growing ‘too fast’

A cult-favorite Los Angeles taco shop that rocketed to national fame thanks to Bad Bunny will open in Las Vegas — but some SoCal fans aren’t celebrating. Highland Park hotspot Villa’s Tacos, the Michelin-recognized taqueria that famously appeared in the pop superstar’s 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, announced it was heading to Sin City on Monday … Read more

Giants rookie Daniel Susac has unreal MLB debut — but one family member was having a bad time

Giants rookie Daniel Susac has unreal MLB debut — but one family member was having a bad time

Daniel Susac brought a cheering section to his first MLB start, but one member of his coterie had enough. As the 24-year-old catcher singled in the seventh inning for his third hit of the dreamy debut in a 7-2 win over the Mets, his family went understandably bananas. Susac’s nephew Chuck, held by the freshly … Read more

Are frozen foods really that bad? How to shop healthy in the freezer aisle, according to a dietitian

Are frozen foods really that bad? How to shop healthy in the freezer aisle, according to a dietitian

The items are cool by nature — but are they healthy? The freezer aisle is a stop on many a grocery shopper’s run, whether they’re picking up some frozen veggies or getting a pint of ice cream. While we might think of frozen foods as inherently unhealthy, it turns out the chilling method doesn’t matter … Read more