Rebel Wilson doesn’t think only gay actors should play gay roles: ‘Total nonsense’

Rebel Wilson doesn’t think only gay actors should play gay roles: ‘Total nonsense’

Rebel Wilson has opinions. The “Pitch Perfect” star, 44, said in a new interview that she doesn’t think sexuality should come into play when actors are being cast in roles. “I’ve definitely said a lot of edgy jokes, and said them sometimes in very public places like the BAFTAS,” Wilson said on BBC Radio 4’s “Desert … Read more

Lenny Kravitz is celibate — and hasn’t been in a serious relationship in 9 years

Lenny Kravitz is celibate — and hasn’t been in a serious relationship in 9 years

No sex, no problem. Lenny Kravitz, 60, revealed that he’s celibate for “spiritual” reasons and hasn’t been in a serious relationship in nine years. “I have become very set in my ways, in the way I live,” he told the Guardian in an interview published Thursday. Lenny Kravitz on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” … Read more

‘Hunger Games’ star Tom Blyth: ‘It would be nice to play someone who is just a lovely guy’

‘Hunger Games’ star Tom Blyth: ‘It would be nice to play someone who is just a lovely guy’

He’s wanted, dead or alive.  “Hunger Games” star Tom Blyth returns as one of history’s most notorious Wild West gunslingers in Season 2 of the MGM+ historical drama series, “Billy The Kid.”  “I was worried when we were coming back, because we had a six month break. I was a little concerned that I would … Read more

‘Hunger Games’ prequel star Tom Blyth on Jennifer Lawrence: ‘I don’t know her’

‘Hunger Games’ prequel star Tom Blyth on Jennifer Lawrence: ‘I don’t know her’

He volunteers as tribute.  Tom Blyth, 29, who starred as younger version of the villainous President Coriolanus Snow in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” said that he’s game to return if the spin-off prequel movies continue.  “I would love to,” he said, about the chance of reprising the role. “I love … Read more

Rumer Willis has ‘deep gratitude’ for support during dad Bruce’s dementia battle: Sharing the news was ‘a bit scary’

Rumer Willis has ‘deep gratitude’ for support during dad Bruce’s dementia battle: Sharing the news was ‘a bit scary’

The world loves the Willis family. Over one year after Bruce Willis’ loved ones came together to reveal that he was diagnosed with dementia, his eldest daughter Rumer Willis, revealed how much the support for her family has meant to her. “I think it’s such a testament to my dad,” Rumer, 35, told The Post … Read more

What will it take for William Shatner to reprise ‘Star Trek’ role? ‘Injection of speed’

What will it take for William Shatner to reprise ‘Star Trek’ role? ‘Injection of speed’

Beam him up, Scotty. William Shatner exclusively revealed to The Post what it would take for him to return for another “Star Trek” project. “An injection of speed or something,” the 93-year-old actor said with a laugh while promoting his new children’s album, “Where Will the Animals Sleep? — Songs for Kids and Other Living … Read more

‘SNL’ alum Jay Pharoah on vet Kenan Thompson: ‘I thought he was supposed to leave at some point!’

‘SNL’ alum Jay Pharoah on vet Kenan Thompson: ‘I thought he was supposed to leave at some point!’

He’s ready to play ball.  Former “Saturday Night Live” star Jay Pharoah hosts the new Fox game show “The Quiz With Balls.”  Premiering May 28 (9 p.m. EST on Fox), the show features families as they answer trivia questions and compete to win a $100,000 cash prize — but when they get answers wrong, giant … Read more

As John Oates says goodbye to Hall & Oates, he reveals the secret behind their first performance

As John Oates says goodbye to Hall & Oates, he reveals the secret behind their first performance

Before they ever went one on one as Hall & Oates, John Oates played his first show with his longtime partner Daryl Hall in New York City. After meeting as students at Temple University in Philadelphia in 1967, the blue-eyed soul brothers behind such classics as “Rich Girl,” “Kiss on My List” and “Out of … Read more

Oh-oh, here she comes: John Oates spills all about the woman behind Hall & Oates’ ‘Maneater’

Oh-oh, here she comes: John Oates spills all about the woman behind Hall & Oates’ ‘Maneater’

When John Oates revisited Electric Lady Studios — the legendary recording mecca in Greenwich Village, Manhattan where Hall & Oates made many of their ‘80s classics — he got back in touch with one particular hit. That would be “Maneater,” the longest-running of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame duo’s six No. 1 singles. … Read more

‘Music to My Years’: New video series from The Post takes John Oates back to the Greenwich Village coffeehouse where Hall & Oates played their very first gig

‘Music to My Years’: New video series from The Post takes John Oates back to the Greenwich Village coffeehouse where Hall & Oates played their very first gig

The New York Post launches an exclusive new video series today — “Music to My Years.” Famous artists will tour New York City neighborhoods that inspired them — and bring resident music critic Chuck Arnold along as they walk down memory lane. For the premiere episode, John Oates went back to his roots. Chock-full of … Read more

Rapper Cam’ron slams CNN reporter for asking him about Diddy in disastrous interview: ‘Who booked me for this?

Rapper Cam’ron slams CNN reporter for asking him about Diddy in disastrous interview: ‘Who booked me for this?

Rapper Cam’ron left CNN anchor Abby Phillip stunned during a disastrous interview discussing the video of Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura. In an interview that’s since gone viral, Cam’ron, whose real name is Cameron Giles, was asked if he recognized that side of Combs that’s shown in the disturbing clip. “Everything in the video … Read more

Why Patton Oswalt is relieved there isn’t a ‘Ratatouille’ sequel in the works

Why Patton Oswalt is relieved there isn’t a ‘Ratatouille’ sequel in the works

Patton Oswalt confesses he’s relieved there hasn’t been a “Ratatouille” sequel. “The film buff [side of me] loves that there hasn’t been a sequel,” the comic actor told the NY Post exclusively at the Amazon Upfront on Tuesday. “I love that [co-director] Brad Bird is the kind of guy that’s like, ‘I’ll do a sequel … Read more

‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Young Sheldon’ boss looks ahead to third spinoff, ‘Georgie & Mandy’

‘The Big Bang Theory’ and ‘Young Sheldon’ boss looks ahead to third spinoff, ‘Georgie & Mandy’

The first “The Big Bang Theory, ” spinoff show, “Young Sheldon,” ended on Thursday night after seven seasons – but, that’s not the end of the line.  A third show in that universe is in the works on CBS, called “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage.”  Premiering in fall 2024 and helmed by Chuck Lorre, Steven … Read more

John Oates is going solo — but still calls Daryl Hall ‘one of the greatest singers of all time’

John Oates is going solo — but still calls Daryl Hall ‘one of the greatest singers of all time’

There’s Batman & Robin, there’s Bert & Ernie, and there’s Hall & Oates. And when news broke last November that Daryl Hall got a restraining order against John Oates — his blue-eyed-soul brother in the best-selling duo in pop history — it seemed as if the pair that ruled the ’80s with their big hair … Read more

Ended with a big bang: ‘Young Sheldon’ boss on series finale — and Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik’s return

Ended with a big bang: ‘Young Sheldon’ boss on series finale — and Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik’s return

It all ended with a big bang.  “The Big Bang Theory’s” spinoff prequel series, “Young Sheldon,” has ended on CBS after seven seasons.  Spoilers ahead for the “Young Sheldon” series finale.  In Wednesday night’s series finale, Sheldon (Iain Armitage) agreed to get baptized to please his mother, Mary (Zoe Perry), despite his atheism. He also … Read more

‘Bridgerton’ author Julia Quinn: Why Penelope and Colin’s Season 3 was the ‘hardest to plot’

‘Bridgerton’ author Julia Quinn: Why Penelope and Colin’s Season 3 was the ‘hardest to plot’

She’s the real Lady Whistledown.  Julia Quinn, the author of the “Bridgerton” books that the hit Netflix series is based on, said that she’s surprised by the “hugeness” of the show’s success.  “I never thought it was going to flop, because I knew what incredible production values were going into it … And I knew … Read more

‘Bridgerton’ author Julia Quinn shades ‘raunchiest show’ headlines: ‘It’s really not’

‘Bridgerton’ author Julia Quinn shades ‘raunchiest show’ headlines: ‘It’s really not’

The Netflix hit “Bridgerton” is notorious for its steamy scenes, but author Julia Quinn, who wrote the books on which the show is based, said she doesn’t quite understand why. “It’s just very interesting, the way that people talk about the intimacy [on the show],” Quinn told The Post ahead of the Season 3 premiere. … Read more

‘Ashley Madison’ Netflix doc director has theory on who exposed nearly 40 million users in 2015: ‘Fascinating’

‘Ashley Madison’ Netflix doc director has theory on who exposed nearly 40 million users in 2015: ‘Fascinating’

The notorious dating site for married people seeking extramarital affairs, Ashley Madison, takes center stage in a new Netflix documentary. “We really didn’t want it to be a moralizing, judgmental series all about why you should never cheat on your partner. Because of course, we all know how destructive and damaging infidelity can be. That’s … Read more

Kristen Doute clarifies her ‘The Valley’ reunion remarks: ‘We haven’t been told’ anything

Kristen Doute clarifies her ‘The Valley’ reunion remarks: ‘We haven’t been told’ anything

Nobody knows if Season 1 of “The Valley” is getting a reunion — including Kristen Doute. After claiming on her podcast that the cast of the “Vanderpump Rules” spinoff series won’t be filming a reunion special, Doute, 41, clarified those remarks in an exclusive interview with The Post. “I did say it on my podcast … Read more

Harry Hamlin on his cooking show, Lisa Rinna marriage — and that arrest: ‘I recommend 18 days in jail for everybody’

Harry Hamlin on his cooking show, Lisa Rinna marriage — and that arrest: ‘I recommend 18 days in jail for everybody’

Move over, Carmy Berzatto, there’s a new chef in town.  Emmy-nominated actor Harry Hamlin now has his own cooking show – and he’s not sure why.  “I’ve never seen a cooking show,” Hamlin, 72, told The Post.  “They don’t interest me in the least, and I can think of a lot better ways to spend … Read more