Andy Pettitte was on hand to see his son sign his Yankees contract — as was another soon-to-be member of the family. As Luke Pettitte, son of longtime Yankee pitcher and current special adviser Andy, arrived to sign with New York after being selected in the eighth round of the 2026 MLB Draft, his parents … Read more
It’s a Beatle bash in Beverly Hills. Ringo Starr celebrated his 86th birthday with fellow rock stars and hundreds of fans at his annual Peace and Love celebration in one of LA’s most iconic neighborhoods Tuesday. Ringo Starr turned 86 years old on Tuesday. Matt Baron/BEI/Shutterstock Starr chanting “Peace and Love” at high noon on … Read more
Disneyland is rolling out the red, white and blue carpets for America’s 250th anniversary. As part of Disney Celebrates America, a company‑wide commemoration of the country’s big birthday, Walt Disney Imagineers have reimagined the beloved Soarin’ attraction in Disney California Adventure with some extra stars and stripes. The innovative ride, which simulates a hang gliding … Read more
Your spare change could soon hold a piece of rare history. The US Mint announced it will randomly roll out 250,000 limited-edition 2026 Declaration of Independence quarters. Each will feature a special “July 4th” privy mark to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The coins will be mixed into circulation and distributed through banks and financial institutions … Read more
Perhaps the most intriguing soccer star to follow heading into the 2026 World Cup was 18-year-old Spanish phenom Lamine Yamal. Most of the biggest active soccer stars have already had a chance to perform on the biggest stage. Yamal (who many believe to be the most talented player since Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi) hasn’t, … Read more
American tennis standout Frances Tiafoe won what is arguably the biggest tennis tournament victory of his career to this point on June 21, when he defeated Taylor Fritz in the final of the 2026 Terra Wortmann Open (aka the Halle Open). Tiafoe looked excellent all tournament, and the fact that he defeated Fritz in straight … Read more
A Knicks superfan celebrated the NBA Finals win by visiting his father’s grave, and draping a Jalen Brunson jersey over it. Bronx native Chris Maldonado went to see his dad Jose, who died 15 years ago at 68, at Mount Hope Cemetery in Yonkers on Tuesday — bringing the No. 11 jersey, a finals hat, … Read more
The USA men’s national team produced another impressive World Cup performance on June 19, when they defeated Australia by a score of 2-0. This means that the US squad has already advanced to the Round of 32 despite still having one more group stage, which is against Türkiye in Los Angeles, California, on June 25. … Read more
Teyana Taylor said she had a “f–kin time” while celebrating with the Knicks after they defeated the Spurs to earn the franchise’s first championship in 53 years. The Golden Globe-winning actress, who is a New York native, shared an Instagram carousel post with photos and videos of her dapping up Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson and … Read more
Stars, they’re just like us. Maybe not Jalen Brunson in this scenario, who scored 45 points to power the Knicks back from a 16-point deficit to their first NBA championship in 53 years on Saturday night’s 94-90 Game 5 victory in San Antonio. But the lifelong celebrity Knicks fans felt just as elated over the … Read more
Days after Wyndham Clark won the CJ Cup Byron Nelson on Sunday, his girlfriend Emily Tanner was still showing just how proud she was of her beau. Clark captured the tournament title by finishing with a 30-under and shot 11-under on the final day of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. Tanner has been posting to … Read more
Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins were over the moon in 1969 when each was gifted a solid gold model of their Lunar Excursion Module created by Cartier. The glittering tribute to America’s pioneering spacemen was commissioned by the French newspaper Le Figaro, funded by its readers and presented to the … Read more
Monday marked Josie Canseco and AJ Smith-Shawver’s one-year dating anniversary, and to celebrate, the Victoria’s Secret model shared some intimate pictures of the two with her 1.1 million Instagram followers. Canseco, the 29-year-old daughter of former MLB star Jose Canseco, posted 20 total snaps of her and Smith-Shawver, and many featured the two on vacation … Read more
Santa Monica’s iconic Pacific Park is officially turning 30, marking three decades since amusement rides returned to the famed Santa Monica Pier for the first time since the 1930s. The beloved oceanfront attraction celebrated the milestone Tuesday with a birthday-themed light show on its world-famous Pacific Wheel, displaying “Happy Birthday” messages, anniversary graphics, and a … Read more
Brooke Rose captured a candid moment of some of the Knicks’ WAGs, and diehard fan, Timothée Chalamet, after the New York’s Eastern Conference finals sweep of the Cavaliers on Monday night. Taking to her Instagram Story, Brooke, who is the daughter of Knicks president Leon Rose, shared a photo of Ali Brunson, Shannon Hart and … Read more
The restaurant that saved Midtown dining from the pandemic just celebrated its fifth anniversary — and chef/owner Daniel Boulud can take credit for more than Le Pavillon’s widely praised, Michelin-star menu and spectacular setting. When New York City dining rooms were still limited to less than half indoor capacity in the uncertain spring of 2021, … Read more
It was a birthday bash of epic, chili-drenched proportions. Original Tommy’s, the legendary Southern California staple known for its famous famous bean-less chili, celebrated its 80th anniversary at its first location in Central Los Angeles Friday. To mark eight decades of serving hungry Angelenos, the iconic chain slashed its prices, offering its signature chili cheeseburger … Read more
Spencer Jones’ girlfriend, Ava O’Connor, shared a sweet message responding to the 6-foot-7 outfielder getting called up by the Yankees after Jasson Domínguez was injured during Thursday’s game. “Let’s go baby! The most deserving incredible man. I love you!” O’Connor wrote on her Instagram Story, including the MLB breaking news post and a fire flame emoji … Read more
Former NBA star Lamar Odom is celebrating 100 days sober — sharing an uplifting message with his nearly 1 million Instagram followers. “There are days I don’t think I could make it,” the former Lakers star wrote Thursday. “But with God’s grace, the love of the people around me, and a commitment to myself, I’m … Read more
Route 66, America’s most iconic highway, is celebrating its 100th anniversary, with revved-up parties and events stretching across the eight states it traverses. But be aware: There are tricks to getting your kicks on Route 66. Opened in 1926 and immortalized by numerous covers of Bobby Troup’s 1946 hit song “(Get Your Kicks on) Route … Read more