The Game 1 verdict was unanimous. It was harsh and came quickly — bottom of the second inning. It was rendered by three adult women not inclined to watch baseball unless the Mets or Yankees are in the World Series. Juror 1: “These guys talk so much I don’t hear a thing they say.” Juror … Read more
John Sterling had plenty of iconic moments to call in the Yankees’ victory in Game 5 of the ALCS on Saturday, and for the final out — which secured their first World Series berth since 2009 — in the 10th inning, the legendary play-by-play broadcaster turned to one of his staples. “Ballgame over, American League … Read more
Let’s face it — Coldplay is not as hot as they once were. Certainly not like when “Yellow,” “Clocks” and “Viva La Viva” — their Grammy-winning single that topped the charts in 2008 — were some of the defining alt-rock hits of the aughts. But then again, the same can be said for any middle-aged … Read more
Eric Roberts has a bone to pick with these flowers. The 68-year-old, who is Julia Roberts‘ older brother, shared that he’s not a fan of one of her most critically acclaimed movies, “Steel Magnolias.” In his memoir “Runaway Train: Or the Story of My Life So Far,” Roberts was candid about the 1989 dramedy. “Julia was good in ‘Mystic Pizza,’ great … Read more
Director Kevin Smith didn’t receive well-wishes after “Dogma” was released in 1999. Smith told Entertainment Weekly on Friday that he recalled receiving “400,000 pieces of hate mail and three bona fide death threats” after the film debuted. The comedy starred Ben Affleck and Matt Damon as two fallen angels who attempt to get from New Jersey back to heaven. … Read more
Holy guacamole! Researchers at Penn State University have discovered a disastrous link between dips and caloric intake. They found that snackers consume 77% more calories when eating chips served with dip than just chips alone — plus they eat the chips faster. Research suggests dipping chips encourages extra calories. Drazen – stock.adobe.com “The most striking … 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. Chicago is having a busy 2024. Starting in July, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers set off on their co-headlining ‘Heart & Soul Tour’ with Earth Wind … 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 is coming to you this year. From July through November, the classic rockers are bringing their stable of iconic ’70s radio staples to theaters, concert halls, auditoriums … Read more
In the late 1980s, Blondie stars Debbie Harry and Chris Stein were dining at a fancy Times Square restaurant with Iggy Pop when Jean-Michel Basquiat walked in with a bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken. Basquiat pulled out some weed and began rolling a joint when Iggy, of all people, asked him to stop. As Stein … Read more
They’ll be no singing “Happy Birthday” to little Myrtle any time soon. The once-buzzy baby name — along with Al, Bess, Cathy, Vern, Wally and more — is in the top 23 newborn names on the verge of virtual extinction. A foul fall from grace, the run-of-the-mill monikers were the bees knees during the Baby … Read more
Here’s the scoop: No one’s melting for this classic ice cream flavor anymore. Chocolate chip ice cream — once a beloved freezer staple — could soon become obsolete. It didn’t even crack the top five flavors favored by consumers, falling to eighth place in a list of America’s favorite ice cream, per a 2024 survey … Read more
The British Board of Film Classification has been busy. Last year, the group rerated more than 30 older films to meet contemporary standards. In February, it gave a stricter rating to “Mary Poppins” because of racial slurs. And last week, it began using an updated set of guidelines after surveying thousands of British moviegoers to … Read more
Love is in full bloomers. For the naughty knockouts of the early aughts, gift-wrapping their privates in sexy thongs, G-strings and booty-boosting lingerie sets wasn’t just a sweet treat reserved for a partner on special occasions like Valentine’s Day. Instead, donning wedgie-inducing drawers became a way of life — with Sisqo’s 2000s hit, “Thong Song,” as … Read more
Take your love to new heights this Valentine’s Day. One lucky couple can enjoy a private dinner on the 102nd floor of the Empire State Building on Feb. 14 — but it will cost a cool $10,000. The experience, dubbed “Empire for Two,” was cooked up by Chef Morgan Jarrett of STATE Grill and Bar, … Read more
Rather than allow young children to pack an overnight bag and spend the night at a friend’s home, there’s a new trend among some parents across the U.S. It’s called the “sleepunder” or “lateover,” with parents picking up their kids before it’s time to go to sleep. To learn more about what’s driving the trend, Fox News … Read more
The British Film Institute (BFI) has provided multiple trigger warnings for audiences ahead of its upcoming season of classic film screenings in tribute to British film composer John Barry, including James Bond movies. As media outlets The Guardian and The Daily Mail reported this week, the films shown at the upcoming “John Barry: Soundtracking Bond and Beyond” BFI … Read more
Even when Hollywood saw little use for Black performers other than as mammies and butlers, the musical genre, a storytelling mode composed of magical realist fantasy and hoofing artistry, provided space for Cab Calloway, Lena Horne and Dorothy Dandridge to manifest their glamorous glow. Through rapturous songs, sung in resplendent gowns and tailored tuxedos, the … 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. Half a century removed from its heyday, classic rock still reigns supreme. Many of the biggest acts who ruled the charts in the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s have … Read more
Does a Christmas movie have to be about Christmas? If it merely takes place around Christmas, how prominently does the holiday have to feature for it to qualify? And really, must it be a merry Christmas? The Grinches and Scrooges of the world have streaming subscriptions, too. With a more elastic conception of the holiday … Read more
According to Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan — the Irish icon who died at 65 early Thursday — the story behind his band’s Christmas-in-the-drunk-tank classic “Fairytale of New York” began with Elvis Costello. The “Alison” singer was the Pogues’ producer at the time, and he bet the band that they couldn’t write a hit holiday single. … Read more