Saks Global said Friday it was closing 15 more stores as the luxury retailer, which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, tries to cut losses and focus on more profitable, higher-end locations. The company has largely completed the process of shutting down underperforming stores with Friday’s announcement, but was still working with some landlords to finalize its store count after weak … Read more
One of the longest-standing “gay restaurants” in New York City is closing its doors after 25 years. Elmo Restaurant, a legendary fixture in Chelsea, will serve its final meal on March 13, founder Bob Pontarelli said in a post on Instagram. The building that’s been home to Elmo for the past 25 years has been … Read more
Pizza chain Papa John’s said it plans to close hundreds of underperforming restaurants in North America by the end of next year. “We have identified approximately 300 underperforming restaurants across North America that are not meeting brand expectations or lack a clear path to sustainable financial improvement, as well as locations where we can effectively … Read more
Another one bites the dust. It’s a sad day for savvy shoppers and the end of an era, some might say. Saks Off 5th, the off-price department store and sister to Saks Fifth Avenue, is closing nine stores across the US, with several in the tri-state area. In an effort to “place greater attention to … Read more
An Italian restaurant has taken a savage swipe at locals after closing down – saying, “Thank you for never supporting us, not even once.” Don Ciccio brought down the shutters in Highgate, north London earlier this month, exactly six years after opening. Announcing the closure on its website, the Hampstead Lane restaurant has taken a … Read more
The “Cabaret” curtains are closing early. The Broadway show is shutting down production four weeks early due to lead star Billy Porter developing “a serious case of sepsis.” In an Instagram statement shared on Sunday, producers confirmed that Porter, 55, “must withdraw from the production.” Billy Porter at the Olivier Awards 2025 in London. Justin … Read more
That’s apparently a big no-no. A disappointed content creator took to TikTok to share how her Apple laptop screen shattered after innocently placing a piece of paper between the screen and keyboard before closing it. “I just opened up my laptop to the biggest jumpscare of the century. I’m so confused,” a girl named Heidi … Read more
Oprah Winfrey’s rep is shutting down rumors. A spokesperson for the philanthropist, 71, denied accusations that she kept the private road that runs through her estate in Maui closed as locals tried to escape following a Hawaii tsunami warning. “As soon as we heard the tsunami warnings, we contacted local law enforcement and FEMA to … Read more
A suspicious fire hit the city of Cannes with a widespread loss of power Saturday morning — just hours ahead of the film festival’s closing ceremony. Several movies were wiped from the schedule, but the majority of the iconic event, including the final bash, will not be affected because organizers swiftly found an alternative power … Read more
A miniature dachshund named Valerie, who has spent almost a year and a half lost on a remote island in southern Australia, has been spotted in the wild — now rescue workers and islanders think they’re finally close to catching the little pup. “Fantastic news off the bat,” Jared Karen, a staff member of Kangala … Read more
Red Robin is the latest in a growing number of fast-food eateries planning to shutter underperforming locations following a spate of financial difficulties. The chain on Wednesday announced it is weighing plans to potentially close 70 locations once their lease expires, as it attempts to turn around its operations. The company has already closed one … Read more
The last Sunday dinner was one to remember. After “Blue Bloods” aired its series finale on Friday, Donnie Wahlberg, who played Detective Danny Reagan, took a moment to reflect on fourteen seasons of the CBS police procedural — and pen a love note to the show’s loyal fans. “Dearest Blockheads,” the actor, 55, began on Instagram. … Read more
“Tammy Faye” has fallen harder than, well, Tammy Faye. Elton John’s dreadful new Broadway musical about 1970s and ‘80s televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker posted its closing notice on Tuesday — just five days after it opened at the Palace Theatre. “Tammy Faye” was reportedly capitalized at $25 million, and will lose every penny. When the … Read more
Alec Baldwin was the real laughing stock on “Saturday Night Live” this weekend. After returning to the show to impersonate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the 66-year-old actor accidentally left his fly open during the closing moments of the episode. Baldwin stood with host Charli XCX and the rest of the cast for the traditional bow … Read more
Beyoncé is expected to appear Friday in her hometown of Houston at a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris, according to three people familiar with the matter. Harris’ presidential campaign has taken on Beyonce’s 2016 track “Freedom” as its anthem, and the singer’s planned appearance brings a high-level of star power to what has become a key … Read more
It’s a mission impossible. Tom Cruise is reportedly planning a big stunt for the Closing Ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. According to Deadline, the “Top Gun: Maverick” star, 62, will literally “drop in” when the Olympic flag is handed over to the 2028 host city, Los Angeles. Sources tell TMZ that Cruise will rappel … Read more
They’re saying arrivederci. An iconic Italian-American eatery in upstate New York is closing its doors after 91 years in business. Hollywood Restaurant, located in Auburn, first opened for business back in 1933 and has been run by members of the family ever since. In an emotional post on Facebook, current co-owner Joe Colella Jr. announced … Read more
Get “Roundball Rock” back in the queue and pour one out for “Inside the NBA.” The NBA is “closing in” on television deals with NBC, ESPN and Amazon worth $76 billion in media revenue over 11 years, according to The Wall Street Journal. NBC, which would re-gain the rights to air NBA games for the … Read more
Adam Silver delivered a sliver of hope to basketball fans that the fate TNT’s beloved “Inside the NBA” has yet to be decided. The league’s commissioner was asked about fans’ concerns about losing the on-air team of Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal with the home of the NBA’s television rights after … Read more
When New York City’s first dog café Boris & Horton announced that both their East Village and Williamsburg locations will be closing on Monday, Feb. 26, owner Logan Mikhly felt like she hit a low. “It’s been a roller coaster. I think I’ve never felt lower or more disappointed in myself when we announced that … Read more