Inside the weirdly popular world of animatronics — and the fascination behind Kelly Clarkson’s bizarre bird bot drama

Inside the weirdly popular world of animatronics — and the fascination behind Kelly Clarkson’s bizarre bird bot drama

Kelly Clarkson’s got the world singing puppets’ praises.   Thanks to the American Idol alum’s viral fascination with “Molly,” a now $15 million singing robo-bird at the Art of Play shop in Brooklyn, wannabe tastemakers from coast to coast are going cuckoo for animatronics and automatons, with some spending upwards of $5,000 for the mechanical must-haves.  Clarkson, 44, … Read more

TV legend Lisa Rinna dishes on her understated opulence

TV legend Lisa Rinna dishes on her understated opulence

Drama is in Lisa Rinna’s DNA. After her early days playing a drug-addicted singer on “Days of Our Lives” and a deliciously conniving backstabber on “Melrose Place,” the actor really found her stride off-script, on reality TV. The star’s fanbase grew exponentially after seeing her unabashedly unfiltered self on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” … Read more

Everybody wants (more) Justine Lupe

Everybody wants (more) Justine Lupe

Justine Lupe has a guiding principle for life, and it is this: Embrace the “goof.” “If you try and curate who you are too much, it’s unsustainable, and it makes life way less fun,” she says. “I have a dad who’s always been, like, goof-forward, and it brings me a lot of joy. I feel … Read more

In Broadway’s highly anticipated ‘Other Desert Cities,’ Lily Rabe unpacks dark family secrets

In Broadway’s highly anticipated ‘Other Desert Cities,’ Lily Rabe unpacks dark family secrets

Lily Rabe thrives on drama and surprises in both her wardrobe and her work. “I don’t ever like to stay in a comfort zone,” she tells Alexa. “That’s what keeps it all exciting.” Her go-to designers for red carpet looks and events? “Rodarte. Erdem — a total fave,” she shares during our New York City … Read more

Alt-pop singer Charlotte Lawrence tunes into fall style

Alt-pop singer Charlotte Lawrence tunes into fall style

Cool runs in the family for actor-musician Charlotte Lawrence. Her dad, Bill, writes and produces TV hits such as “Ted Lasso,” “Scrubs” and “Shrinking,” while her mom, Christa Miller, stars as the opinionated but loving neighbor, Liz, on “Shrinking,” and is a music supervisor for all three. So, it’s no wonder the younger Lawrence has … Read more

Exclusive | They’re the ‘schlub hubs’ of NYC — they dress untidy in public like Adam Sandler and Justin Bieber, and their wives can’t get enough

Exclusive | They’re the ‘schlub hubs’ of NYC — they dress untidy in public like Adam Sandler and Justin Bieber, and their wives can’t get enough

It’s Saturday morning on Staten Island and Caroline Vazzana is swanning through town for coffee in a tomato-red kimono. It’s covered in sequins and lined with feathers; the fashion consultant wears it with gold high heels.  Vazzana’s husband, Dave Lopes, stands nearby.  He is, to put it mildly, not dressed anything like his wife.  New … Read more

It’s all Greek to me —’The Odyssey’ fanatics sport togas and armor as they go wild for hyped movie

It’s all Greek to me —’The Odyssey’ fanatics sport togas and armor as they go wild for hyped movie

Clotheshorses are going Trojan.  Greek chic is the wardrobe à la mode among fashionable fans of Christopher Nolan’s epic feature, “The Odyssey,” out Friday, inspiring gung-ho movie goers to hit theaters garbed in togas, armor and siren swag for first looks at the mythical masterwork.  And it’s a splashy sight to sea.  California movie buff, David Joshua Taylor, … Read more

Gen Z revives sexy fashion trend that was previously declared extinct

Gen Z revives sexy fashion trend that was previously declared extinct

Gen Z has officially said goodbye to the wireless triangle bralette, as the push-up bra stages a massive, unapologetic comeback around the world. Ten years after British Vogue infamously declared that cleavage was dead, the fashion pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. The resurgence is driven by a global early ‘2000s obsession and a wave of … Read more

Taylor Swift’s Knicks tee may be DIY, but Etsy sells the look

Taylor Swift’s Knicks tee may be DIY, but Etsy sells the look

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Even though the Knicks won, you can say Taylor Swift spurred media buzz with her courtside look. At Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and … Read more

Cardi B flouts MSG’s no-bag rule with $7K Chanel purse — as celebs hit court-side catwalk

Cardi B flouts MSG’s no-bag rule with K Chanel purse — as celebs hit court-side catwalk

It’s one rule for the President — and another for Cardi B. The rapper and singer, who performed at the New York Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs Game 3 of the NBA Finals Monday, showed off a $7,000 Chanel purse as she Instagrammed from celebrity row. This was despite the strict no-bag rule in place … Read more

Eleventy’s modern made-in-Italy essentials are Hamptons must-haves

Eleventy’s modern made-in-Italy essentials are Hamptons must-haves

Eleventy fashion looks effortless, but a lot of thought goes into every piece.  That’s one reason co-founder and creative director Marco Baldassari calls it “smart luxury.” Take the brand’s clever-as-can-be linen joggers. With adjustable drawstrings tied at the waist, they look casual and cool. But when the drawstrings are pulled through eyelets and hidden inside, … Read more

‘3 Body Problem’ star Eiza González’s chic summer swag, from sunnies to swimwear

‘3 Body Problem’ star Eiza González’s chic summer swag, from sunnies to swimwear

Eiza González is literally everywhere. The in-demand actor just wrapped a grueling, monthslong shoot in Budapest for the highly anticipated second season of “3 Body Problem.” Before that, she was in the Canary Islands filming Guy Ritchie’s action-thriller “In the Grey” — she plays a badass special-ops fixer opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Henry Cavill — … Read more

Sailor Brinkley Cook on her beloved Hamptons, the pressures of inherited fame and goal of uplifting others

Sailor Brinkley Cook on her beloved Hamptons, the pressures of inherited fame and goal of uplifting others

She doesn’t want to be known as a “nepo baby” and would probably shudder at the thought of being called a “Gen Z socialite.” But model-content creator Sailor Brinkley Cook is an influencer — and she hopes to be a positive one. “I like to think of myself as mayor of the Hamptons,” she tells … Read more

Padma Lakshmi serves ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ with a side of gorgeous jewels

Padma Lakshmi serves ‘America’s Culinary Cup’ with a side of gorgeous jewels

Spring is in full bloom in New York, and so is Padma Lakshmi’s career. “I was passing by Central Park, and all these beautiful flowers, magnolias, cherry blossoms, were in bloom,” says the glamorous host of “America’s Culinary Cup,” whose finale airs next week. Over Zoom, she reflects on the triumph of making a show … Read more

‘Marshals’ star Arielle Kebbel saddles up in style with a vintage Cartier watch and a denim jacket

‘Marshals’ star Arielle Kebbel saddles up in style with a vintage Cartier watch and a denim jacket

You know her as Dean’s wife on “Gilmore Girls” and Stefan’s 350-year-old bestie on “The Vampire Diaries,” but Arielle Kebbel is now part of the Taylor Sheridan multiverse as US Marshal Belle Skinner on CBS’ “Marshals” (the most-watched new TV show of the season). “She’s a cowgirl at heart, who grew up cutting horses, loves … Read more

Haute headpieces and quirky, head-turning masks were the 2026 Met Gala’s hottest accessories

Haute headpieces and quirky, head-turning masks were the 2026 Met Gala’s hottest accessories

A fab face is a terrible thing to waste — unless, of course, it’s covered by a Met Gala mask.  Haute headpieces were on parade Monday night for the annual event, ringing in the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition, “Costume Art,” a celebration of the dressed body and art, opening at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, … Read more

Rihanna returns to Met Gala 2026 fashionably late in a sculptural metallic ensemble alongside A$AP Rocky

Rihanna returns to Met Gala 2026 fashionably late in a sculptural metallic ensemble alongside A$AP Rocky

She’s Rih-claiming the night.  Picking up right where she left off, Rihanna brought Met Gala fans in the stands to their knees, making her victorious comeback to the 2026 Met Gala Monday night.  A vision in jewels, the Grammy-winning mom of three was first spotted leaving The Carlyle Hotel on the Upper East Side fashionably late, … Read more

Blue Ivy breaks Met Gala age barrier as the youngest attendee in nearly a decade

Blue Ivy breaks Met Gala age barrier as the youngest attendee in nearly a decade

Color me impressed.  Blue Ivy Carter, 14, has made Met Gala history as the youngest A-list guest to attend the adults-only invite event in nearly a decade — but hey, when you’re Beyoncé’s kid, trailblazing is in your blood.   Breaking the bash’s long-standing mandate that all attendees must be age 18 and older, the Gen … Read more

Heidi Klum’s bizarre statuesque Met Gala look mistaken for AI — ‘What is this?’

Heidi Klum’s bizarre statuesque Met Gala look mistaken for AI — ‘What is this?’

She’s put her stamp on camp.  Á la mode of Lady Liberty, Heidi Klum, 52, stunned with statuesque swag at the 2026 Met Gala.  Becoming living art, the “Project Runway” paragon sent eyes widening in a pewter-colored, clinging piece, covered from head to toe in gossamer fabric with her face, hands and feet printed to … Read more

To pee or not to pee: How glam Met Gala guests gracefully take potty breaks

To pee or not to pee: How glam Met Gala guests gracefully take potty breaks

Fashion’s most gilded night, the 2026 Met Gala, comes with a set of golden problems — like when someone has to use the bathroom. At an event where stars are zipped, sewn and sucked into their outfits, peeing is a logistical nightmare that involves careful planning, emergency backup and avoiding any liquids for as long … Read more