What’s music got to do with it? Somehow Tina Turner’s story — the ultimate survival tale of triumph over emotional and physical torture at the hands and black heart of her husband Ike Turner — became even bigger than a legendary career that saw her become only the second woman (after Stevie Nicks) to be … Read more
It’s not the “End of the Line” for these items once owned by Tom Petty. The late singer’s wardrobe hit the auction block on Friday and can be bid on online until June 18. The highlight of the lot, which contains 45 pieces of Petty’s prized possessions, is the black-and-white striped satin jacket he donned … Read more
Not far from Crimea, Russian President Vladimir Putin enjoys life in a 190,000-square-foot, billion-dollar compound on the shores of the Black Sea in the resort town of Gelendzhik, Russia. Inside the privately-owned facility, there is a hockey rink, wine cellar, hookah lounge, casino arboretum, his very own stripper pole and, of course, a church too. … Read more
Scientists have solved the mystery behind the “runaway” black hole tearing through the universe discovered last month that was dubbed an “invisible monster on the loose.” A new study published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics suggested that what was thought to be a supermassive black hole creating a never-before-seen trail of stars was actually … Read more
On Sunday, May 17, 1875, a three-year-old chestnut colt named Aristides crossed the finish line at the newly opened Louisville Jockey Club race track to become the first-ever winner of the Kentucky Derby, which had launched that year. The victory handed Aristedes’ owner H. Price McGrath the top prize of $2,850 (roughly $80,000 in today’s … Read more
She’s to Di for. A stunning British woman who claims to be cousins with Princess Diana says the late royal would approve of her unconventional lifestyle choices. April Mae, 26, currently works as a model for Babestation — an adults-only website that boasts raunchy live cam shows. Mae has long tight-lipped about her secret royal relation, … Read more
She barely escaped death. When Laurel-Rose von Hoffmann-Curzi heard something rummaging through her kitchen in October 2021, she never imagined she’d come face to face with a dangerous black bear. The retired California doctor, 67, was staying in a Lake Tahoe cabin with her husband, Mario, 68, and their son, Michael, 30, when the terrifying … Read more
Margot Robbie isn’t the only star in the “Barbie” universe. Astronomers have detected the astonishing interstellar event created by a massive black hole devouring a star — with scientists calling “Scary Barbie” one of the most powerful cosmic displays ever documented. The intergalactic gobblefest was detailed recently in the preprint server arXiv and is slated to … Read more
Hole-y crap! A new scientific animation projects how black holes decimate stars that come into their wake and, in the words of researchers, they consume the solar entities “like a messy toddler — taking a few bites and then flinging the remains across the galaxy.” Researchers at Northwestern University created intricate 3D simulations of black … Read more
You wouldn’t want to walk three quarters of a mile in their shoes. Geoffrey Zhou, 21, said he was recently hiking with four friends along the Howe Sound Crest Trail in Vancouver, Canada, when they spotted a large black bear. “We first noticed the bear when we caught a glimpse of a dark shadow emerging … Read more
After decades of decay, Queens’ long abandoned “Tent of Tomorrow” will now illuminate the sky nightly. Built for the 1964 World’s Fair and best known beyond New York for playing spaceships in 1997’s “Men in Black,” the towers are currently under renovation and have been freshly equipped with lights. Last Saturday, they were formally turned … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. It’s time to dust off your cowboy boots. Kicking off April 21, the legendary Clint Black is launching a 13-concert tour that might be coming to a venue … Read more
Black women should be screened for breast cancer eight years earlier than guidelines recommend, new research suggests. Published in the JAMA Network Open journal on Wednesday, the study explored whether 50 was actually the best time to start undergoing mammograms. The international team of researchers found black women are at a disproportionately higher risk of … Read more
Egyptian experts have criticized Netflix for “blackwashing” its upcoming docu-series about Queen Cleopatra VII. Now, they’re taking action to see that the show never airs — by banning the streaming giant from the country completely. “African Queens: Queen Cleopatra” is narrated and executive produced by Jada Pinkett Smith, 51, and stars Adele James, 27, who … Read more
Leslie Jones is ready. The comedian revealed to People that she wants to be considered as the new host of “The Daily Show.” “It definitely should be a black woman,” the 55-year-old said. “It would be great to have a black woman on late night. It’s time. I think people are ready for that. Now, … Read more
Baby Yoda now has two new celebrity friends. Lizzo and Jack Black surprised “The Mandalorian” viewers when they made guest cameos on a recent episode. The season three episode dropped on Disney+ yesterday with fans going wild over the two stars’ shocking appearances. The “Juice” singer, 34, portrayed the Duchess Of Plazir-15 while the “School … Read more
A photographer has captured an image of the elusive black panther in Laikipia, Kenya. The two-year-old female panther, dubbed “Giza” by trackers, was first spotted around the Ewaso Narok river over 18 months ago by excited locals. Photographed at close range, this marks the first time the black panther — also known as a melanistic … Read more
This is a galactic-sized problem. Scientists revealed Tuesday that galaxy PBC J2333.9-2343 has been reclassified after discovering a supermassive black hole that is currently facing our solar system, reports Royal Astronomical Society. “We started to study this galaxy as it showed peculiar properties. Our hypothesis was that the relativistic jet of its supermassive black hole … Read more
Idris Elba responded to backlash Friday after an interview with Esquire UK where Elba said that he had stopped describing himself as a “black actor” since it limited his career. The “Cats” actor said it is “really difficult” for celebrities to have an opinion according to a new interview with The Guardian. Explaining that his … Read more
Ricou Browning, the horror film legend who starred as the Gill-Man in the 1954 movie “Creature From the Black Lagoon,” died Monday. He was 93. Browning died in his home in Southwest Ranches, Florida, of natural causes, his daughter Kim Browning told The Hollywood Reporter. “He had a fabulous career in the film industry, providing … Read more