For Mary J. Blige, it was the pain in her pocketbook from her divorce drama — with ex-husband and former manager Kendu Isaacs — that inspired her 2017 LP “Strength of Woman.” “When I made that album, I was pissed off because I was paying alimony every day,” Blige, 53, told The Post. “I was … Read more
She’s going from criminal to cop. “Peaky Blinders” star Sophie Rundle, 36, takes a step onto the other side of the law with her new BritBox series, “After the Flood.” “I think she’s a really great protagonist… I watched ‘Mare of Easttown’ and I loved what Kate Winslet did in that, so she was kind … Read more
Kristen Doute isn’t sure if “Vanderpump Rules” will be SURving up more seasons. Doute, 41, spoke to the New York Post in an exclusive interview where she addressed the future of the hit Bravo series after the Season 11 finale gave many fans the impression that the show is ending for good. “The nostalgia was … 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. In 1974, Bachman-Turner Overdrive released their iconic smash single “Takin’ Care Of Business.” You’ve likely heard the classic rock radio staple at countless NBA and NFL games or … Read more
Josh Charles said he was eager to co-star in the Hulu thriller “The Veil, because he’s a “huge geeky fan of the spy world.” “I’m nuts for the genre, I love spy movies and spy TV shows. I’m happy it’s successful right now, because I love diving into that world, watching people pretend to be … Read more
It was beyond his “Wildest Dreams.” Josh Charles, the actor best known for “The Good Wife,” recently starred with Ethan Hawke in Taylor Swift’s music video for “Fortnight,” which dropped April 19. When Swift reached out to him about it, he took an understandable course of action: “First of all, make sure I wasn’t being … Read more
Emmy winning actress Archie Panjabi said that her new Hulu true crime drama “Under The Bridge” made her feel like she’s been “punched in the stomach.” “Because I’d never heard of this terrible tragedy,” Panjabi, 51, told The Post, referring to the real-life murder that the show is based on. “I was really shocked. And … Read more
They were the couple no one saw coming. Kara Killmer, who played paramedic Sylvie Brett on “Chicago Fire,” says that former co-star Monica Raymund knew Sylvie and Casey (Jesse Spencer) would end up together. “Right before she [Raymund] left, she was the one who said, ‘They’re so going to put your characters together.’ And both … Read more
Eddie Redmayne is doing all he can to keep in shape for his role as the Emcee in “Cabaret” — which includes weekly bouts of “torture.” “It’s quite full on,” he told the New York Post exclusively at the show’s opening on Saturday. “There is this amazing man named Greg, who is kind of a … Read more
Robert Durst has been a part of director Andrew Jarecki’s life for nearly two years. In 2005, the director began working on the 2010 film “All Good Things,” starring Ryan Gosling and Kirsten Dunst, and was inspired by the life of Durst and the disappearance of his first wife, Kathleen McCormack. He then followed that … Read more
Maya Hawke says making “Wildcat” with her dad, Ethan Hawke, felt effortless. “We’ve spent our whole lives making things together, talking about art, seeing plays, going to art museums,” she told The Post at a recent Cinema Society screening of their movie, “Wildcat.” “Working on plays in the living room, helping me with audition tapes … Read more
“True Blood” stars and married couple Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer combine their talents in “A Bit of Light.” Moyer, 54, directs Paquin, 41, in the indie movie, written by Rachel Callard and based on her eponymous stage play. It’s the second time that Moyer has directed Paquin in a big-screen movie following “The Parting Glass” … Read more
She left and never looked back. Kathie Lee Gifford left the “Today” show five years ago on April 5, 2019 – and hasn’t watched since. Gifford started on the NBC morning show in 2008 with Hoda Kotb. She and Kotb worked together until April 2019 when Gifford stepped down from her position and was later replaced … Read more
Dr. Phil McGraw has launched Merit Street Media, his new cable network, in a time where the fractured TV landscape makes it difficult to find a footing. But McGraw, 73 — who famously hosted “Dr. Phil” for 21 seasons — said he’s confident the new network, in partnership with Trinity Broadcasting Network, will resonate with viewers. … Read more
Dolly Lewis plays clinically blind ex-cop Tess Avery in “Sight Unseen” — and her acting comes from a very real place. That’s because Lewis has detached retinas in both of her eyes, “not as severe as Tess’ condition,” she told The Post, but dangerous if not closely monitored. “The showrunners based Tess’ experience off a … Read more
The news cycle was too fast. Jeff Daniels, who starred on the Emmy-winning HBO drama “The Newsroom” as anchor Will McAvoy, told The Post that the show wouldn’t have been able to weather the Trump presidency. “I think one of the reasons that [creator Aaron Sorkin] decided to just stop was that we couldn’t keep … Read more
He’s ripping off his mask — for good. “Star Trek: Discovery” actor Doug Jones has built a professional life as the perpetual prince of prosthetics, often donning all-encompassing costumes, both in film and television. Now the 63-year-old star is shedding his skin as Saru, the lanky Kelpian Starfleet commander on “Discovery,” which launches its fifth … Read more
“True Blood” stars Anna Paquin, 41, and Stephen Moyer, 54, met on HBO’s beloved fantasy horror drama (2008-2014) — known for its graphic sex scenes. That made it a little, well, awkward once Moyer (vampire Bill Compton) began directing “True Blood” episodes — and filming sex scenes involving Paquin, who played telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse. … Read more
He thinks the rumors are dumb. Every so often, there’s scuttlebutt about a third “Dumb and Dumber” movie on the horizon – but, Jeff Daniels told The Post it’s not in the works. “I’ve heard nothing,” Daniels, 69, told The Post while promoting his Prime Video show “American Rust: Broken Justice,” now in its second season, … Read more
They’re not very communal behind the scenes. Joel McHale has confirmed if Chevy Chase will be in the “Community” movie. While talking to The Post about his Fox sitcom, “Animal Control,” McHale said about Chase potentially returning for the “Community” movie, “I don’t think he’s allowed to. I don’t think it would happen. I’m guessing … Read more