She was blindsided. Sandra Bullock has been subjected to some rough reviews in the wake of disturbing new claims made by former NFL star Michael Oher, who inspired Bullock’s 2009 film, “The Blind Side.” The 37-year-old offensive tackle alleged in court documents this week that guardians Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy never actually adopted him, … Read more
Teresa Mull of Pennsylvania was not happy with what she was seeing in the world — and she suspected others might feel that way, too. In her new book, “Woke-Proof Your Life,” which is out August 15, Mull reveals how and why she decided to “woke-proof” her own life — and how others who are concerned … Read more
In ‘The Girls Who Fought Crime: The Untold True Story of the Country’s First Female Investigator and Her Crime Fighting Squad’ (Sourcebooks), retired US Army Major General Mari K. Eder tells the story of Mary Foley, a pioneering police officer in New York City in the 1920s and 1930s. Born in 1886, Mary, or “Mae,” Foley was … Read more
Stranger things have happened. Meghan Markle, 42, and Prince Harry, 38, have purchased the screen rights to the popular new release “Meet Me at the Lake” to turn it into a film for Netflix, The Post can confirm — and according to one PR expert, the project could “break records.” “Harry and Meghan are no strangers … Read more
It takes the average person 36 minutes and 29 pages to get lost in a book they’re reading. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults who regularly read found the easiest book genres to lose yourself in are fantasy (49%), romance (42%), history (39%) and sci-fi (36%). Nearly half (48%) have also purchased a book based … Read more
Oompa, Loompa, doom-pa-dee-do, I’ve got another scandal for you. Hugh Grant’s casting as an Oompa Loompa in the Timothée Chalamet-led film “Wonka” has sparked controversy among actors with dwarfism, reports the BBC. George Coppen, who has dwarfism, slammed the “Notting Hill” star’s casting. He claimed that an actor who actually has dwarfism should have been … Read more
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The birds and the bees just got a lot more controversial. A sex-positive guidebook marketed for teenagers detailing several sexual acts is causing outrage among parents — some of whom may have led to it getting pulled from some store bookshelves. Originally published in May, “Welcome to Sex: Your No-Silly-Questions Guide to Sexuality, Pleasure and … Read more
A Texas man became a bestselling author overnight after a TikTok video showing him selling his debut book at a grocery store was seen over 17.5 million times. Shawn Warner, an Army veteran turned pediatric mental health worker before becoming a software engineer followed his childhood dream and become a writer after he was laid … Read more
Fiona Davis writes gripping historical dramas set in New York City’s most glittering landmarks, from the Frick Collection to the Chelsea Hotel. But in 2021, 81-year-old Sandra Lachenauer contacted Davis through her website suggesting another location: Radio City Music Hall. “She said, ‘You know, I’m a former Rockette and if you want to know all … Read more
If you’ve ever wondered how the greatest names in sports manage to make the best decisions at crucial moments, author Sally Jenkins has the answer. In “The Right Call: What Sports Teach Us About Work and Life” (Gallery Books), Jenkins examines a wide range of elite sports performers and coaches — from Tom Brady to Andre Agassi … Read more
Accio money. A worn-out original copy of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” purchased for less than $1, is now estimated to be worth a whopping $6,300. Experts confirmed the novel was one of only 500 copies of the beloved book published in 1996 by Bloomsbury and one of only 300 sent to libraries around … Read more
Growing up poor as the son of Haitian immigrants in Miami, Jason Derulo wasn’t always sure when his next meal would be. “I went to bed hungry a lot of nights,” Derulo, 33, told The Post. “But also, that hunger is what drove me.” Years before hitting No. 1 with his debut single “Whatcha Say” … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. The New York Post is all about headlines and titles. Drake is not. In case you missed it, Aubrey Graham, AKA Drake, dropped a brand new book of poems on June 24, titled (or should we say, untitled) … Read more
Book collectors tend to look you in the eye. They are passionately curious, in love with beautiful narratives, and generally undeterred by the shiny and two-dimensional. Unlike traditional art collectors, dyed-in-the-wool book people seek the whole story, scrutinizing every printed page. To the untrained eye, books on a shelf may appear unassuming, but to a … Read more
“The Half Moon” written by Mary Beth Keane. Mary Beth Keane (fiction, Scribner, out now) Malcolm Gephardt has always dreamed of owning a bar, and when his boss at the Half Moon retires, he stretches his finances to buy the place. Now, he finds himself struggling to stay afloat. Meanwhile, his wife Jess is … Read more
Legendary singer Tina Turner seemed to have a certain fondness for rock star David Bowie – and reportedly even credited him for helping her career at one low point. On Wednesday, it was announced that the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll” had died at the age of 83 in Switzerland, where she had been living … Read more
An important course is missing from school education: bromance 101. A teacher and author argues that schools should provide “lessons in bromance” to help focus on the mental health crisis among boys. Matt Pinkett, an English teacher who disputes the idea of “toxic masculinity,” believes that teenage boys should be exposed to good models for … 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. America’s dad might be coming to a city near you. Actor, writer, director, author, ten-time “Saturday Night Live” host and two-time Oscar winner Tom Hanks is currently on … Read more
There’s something about Cameron. When stuntwoman to the stars Kimberly Shannon Murphy needed someone to stand in for her — to give her the emotional lift she needed, she turned to Cameron Diaz. The Oceanside, LI native has enjoyed a 20-year career doubling for superstar actresses, including Angelina Jolie, Charlize Theron, Sandra Bullock, Blake Lively … Read more