In 2017, Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” was a critical and commercial smash that immediately became one of the defining movies of the Trump Era. The next year, Boots Riley’s masterful “Sorry to Bother You” seemed to herald a new golden age for Black satire films. But as those movies stood out for using surreal plot … Read more
Actor Steve Buscemi was spotted with a black eye and bruising on his chin in his first appearance since getting slugged in a random attack in Kips Bay last week. The 66-year-old “Boardwalk Empire” actor was sporting a black eye and a swollen chin while shooting a commercial in Soho on Saturday. Buscemi could be … Read more
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., responded Monday to “The View” mocking him for his leadership in bringing Black voters over to the Republican Party, saying they were starting to trend toward the Republican side after decades as reliable Democrats. “Women of the View: My goodness gracious. Let me just be plain and simple. Without the Black vote, … Read more
Not even the Middle Kingdom’s mascot is safe from Chinese counterfeit rings. A zoo in China sparked all out panda-monium after they dressed dogs as pandas because they didn’t have the genuine artifact, as seen in viral photos. The fake pandas, unveiled May 1 at the Taizhou Zoo in Jiangsu Province, were actually Chow Chow … Read more
A UK woman says she’s been left a prisoner in her own home for the last 12 years after it was made unsafe due to mold — and burrowing badgers. Rae Boxley, 52, said she is forced to sleep upright on an armchair in her living room after her mold-ridden property left her suffering with … Read more
Barbara O. Jones, an actress whose captivating work in films like “Bush Mama” and “Daughters of the Dust” helped define the cerebral, experimental and highly influential Black cinema movement that emerged in Los Angeles in the 1970s, died on April 8 at her home in Dayton, Ohio. She was 82. Her brother Marlon Minor confirmed … Read more
As he was stepping out of a sushi restaurant in North Hollywood earlier this month, TV host and sports analyst Emmanuel Acho was stopped and verbally accosted. Tishby and Acho were introduced by their agents who understood that the pair’s direct and easy-going approach to difficult topics could be a winning combination for exploring a … Read more
They’ve got no reservations about doing whatever it takes to land reservations. Dining out in New York City, especially at a high-profile eatery, has become a cutthroat endeavor as the demand for tables aggressively outweighs the supply. Now an elite network of resellers stands to make tens of thousands of dollars a year, while reselling … Read more
He’s back in Black. Will Smith arrived at Coachella for a surprise performance dressed in a suit in sunglasses – like his famous “Men in Black” character – as aliens danced around him. The Oscar winning actor, 55, made his show-stopping appearance during J Balvin’s Sunday night set at the Indio, Calif., music festival. J … Read more
A new dating theory that claims to share the formula for a successful relationship has gone viral – but experts have issued a warning about the advice, stating it could have the opposite effect. Anna Kristina, a self-titled “mindset coach”, has amassed millions of views with her recent explanation of the “black cat and golden … Read more
Former ESPNer Jemele Hill downplayed Caitlin Clark’s effect on the growth in popularity of women’s basketball, while also calling out the media for not affording the same coverage to black players. While acknowledging that Clark is “stoking overall curiosity,” Hill told uproxx.com that the star Iowa guard is riding the waves of an overall increase … 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. The day before April Fools’ Day, The Black Keys played a little prank. Band members Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney posted a humorous deepfake video on Instagram about … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. As New Yorkers, we have a special relationship with black. Where others may see darkness, death or general demise, we see a power color that allows for effortless day-to-night dressing. The hue is always elegant and never out … Read more
Let the Yeehaw-sance begin! As we count down the final hours to “Cowboy Carter” — the Beyoncé country album that is dropping at midnight — you don’t have to hold up before she brings some more of that “Texas Hold ‘Em” twang. Here are six other black country artists who will get your yeehaw up … Read more
As leader of the notoriously nasty 2 Live Crew, Luke Campbell was all horned up to bring his group’s brand of raunchy rap to Freaknik — the black spring-break blowout that took over Atlanta during the third weekend of April — in the ’90s. “I just brought the ‘freak’ to Freaknik,” says Campbell in the … Read more
Rock on your bad self. Jack Black said he’s down for a “School of Rock” sequel — but that “The White Lotus” is standing in his way. That’s because Mike White, who wrote the original 2003 “School of Rock” movie, also created HBO’s breakout hit “The White Lotus” — and he’s working on Season 3 of … Read more
It’s an accepted spring break axiom that you can retake a class but you can’t relive a party. Until now, that’s been true of Freaknik, the annual bass-rattling spring break street party that drew hundreds of thousands of Black college students to Atlanta throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Traffic crawled. Music blared. Booties were shaken. … Read more
They’re not pointless. A flight attendant for Philippines-based airline Cebu Pacific is sharing the “secret” meaning behind black triangle stickers in airplane cabins. “1. Passengers sitting next to the triangles get the best view of the wings,” Henny Joyce Lim explained in a 2022 TikTok that resurfaced this week. “2. If flight crew need to … Read more
Gradey Dick and Anthony Black made waves earlier this week with an infamous, NSFW jersey swap, and Dick was asked to explain himself at media availability Tuesday. As a reporter started to say, “Gradey, we gotta ask you about the jersey swap from the other day,” Dick burst out laughing. “That’s my guy. I’ve been … Read more
NBA fans had a field day on social media when Raptors wing Gradey Dick and Magic guard Anthony Black swapped jerseys after Sunday’s game in Orlando. The 20-year-old rookies met up on the court after a 111-96 Magic win and held each other’s jerseys for photos — but fans quickly noticed their last names combined … Read more