The Joker got the last laugh. “Joker: Folie á Deux” creeped its way to No. 1 on its first day in theaters Friday, earning $20 million, according to The Numbers. The Todd-Phillips-directed psychological thriller, which The Post called “a pointless sequel,” is a follow-up to 2019’s “Joker,” which earned Joaquin Phoenix, who reprises his titular … Read more
The fallout from this beauty pageant is getting ugly. Miss Universe Fiji has become embroiled in scandalous claims of corruption after the winner was stripped of her crown in favor of a runner-up with close ties to the competition’s licensee. Manshika Prasad, 24, was named Miss Universe Fiji at the pageant, which was held on … Read more
Queen Mary of Denmark has revealed her eldest son and heir to the Danish throne, Crown Prince Christian, is moving to Africa after graduating from high school. The Royal House of Denmark announced last week that the future king, 18, will travel to East Africa for an “extended stay” until December. Naturally, doting mom Mary — who … Read more
It may not be a royal exit. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter published Thursday, “The Crown” creator Peter Morgan said he’s not closing the door on dramatizing the royal family. “For the time being, I cannot imagine any circumstances in which I’d want to go further into the present, as it were, but … Read more
Meg Bellamy dealt with major bullying online as a cast member on “The Crown.” The 21-year-old actress said in a new interview that social media trolls made fun of her weight when she played Kate Middleton in her early 20s in the Netflix show’s sixth and final season. “I’d had this long day of press, … Read more
A 60-year-old woman saw her dreams of becoming the oldest Miss Universe contestant in history melt away in a haze of sequins and selfies Saturday at Argentina’s annual beauty pageant. Alejandra Marisa Rodríguez, a hospital legal adviser whose entry into the competition had been cheered as a triumph over ageism in a youth-obsessed world, fell … Read more
Miss Hawaii has battled an onslaught of online bullying in the week since accepting the Miss USA crown following the first-place winner’s shocking resignation. Savannah Gankiewicz, 28, said the backlash “breaks her heart” in a speech Friday while visiting the Lahaina wildfire victims. “I don’t know if you’ve seen on social media, but since I’ve … Read more
After Miss Teen USA, UmaSofia Srivastava, stepped down last week, the runner-up — Miss Teen New York, Stephanie Skinner — told The Post that she doesn’t want the crown either. “I ultimately came to the decision to decline it,” Skinner, 19 and from New Hartford, New York, said. “I didn’t feel like it was the right … Read more
A job well done. Kate Middleton has been given a special honor by King Charles in recognition of her “taking on more responsibilities.” On Tuesday, the monarch, 75, bestowed a special honor upon his daughter-in-law, the Princess of Wales, for her hard work over the years and her loyal service to the Crown. Kate Middleton … Read more
Theater review PATRIOTS Two hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission. At the Barrymore Theatre, 243 West 47 Street. Through June 23. What a bore-scht. Peter Morgan’s new play “Patriots,” about how Russian oligarchs catastrophically enabled the rise of Vladimir Putin, opened Monday at the Barrymore Theatre on Broadway. It’s as slow and frigid as … Read more
From one royal to another. “The Crown” star Josh O’Connor gave his two cents on Kate Middleton’s cancer announcement in a new interview. The Princess of Wales, 42, delivered the shocking news on Friday that she was diagnosed with the disease and was undergoing preventive chemotherapy. The British actor — who played a young Prince … Read more
Crown Prince Leka II of Albania has claimed that he was viciously attacked by his estranged wife, Princess Elia, and her father just weeks after announcing their divorce. The royal, who announced that he was splitting from his wife after seven years of marriage in January, is seeking police involvement following the alleged domestic attack. … Read more
Actor Matt Smith has revealed a hilarious encounter he had with Prince Harry following the release of “The Crown.” Smith played Prince Philip in the first two seasons of the hit Netflix series and went on to receive an Emmy nomination for his work on the show. Recalling bumping into the Duke of Sussex at … Read more
Johnny Depp has a surprising new friend: not his longtime collaborator Tim Burton, but Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, also known as “MBS.” According to Vanity Fair, the unlikely friendship – which has “alarmed” Depps’ friends in London – started in July of 2022, when Depp, 60, was filming the French period piece “Jeanne … Read more
He had a royal heartache. After reading countless reviews about the show, Dominic West is glad that Netflix’s controversial series “The Crown” has ended. “All reactions worry me,” West, 54, admitted while appearing on BBC Radio 4’s “Today” Tuesday. “You know, I read all the reviews and I spent two days in bed,” continued West, who … Read more
Crown Prince Leka of Albania made his first public appearance since announcing his shock divorce from Crown Princess Elia after seven years of marriage. The 41-year-old royal stepped out Tuesday in Albania’s capital city of Tirana to pay a visit to the Queen Geraldine statue he and his soon-to-be ex-wife unveiled in Feb. 2022. The Prince … Read more
When you’re a part of one of the most famous royal families in the world, there is bound to be a few movies and TV shows about your life in the limelight. Prince William and his bloodline was recently serialized and dramatized in Netflix’s “The Crown,” with viewers either loving or hating the show for … Read more
Kate Middleton’s uncle is criticizing “The Crown” for its portrayal of her mom, Carole Middleton. The sixth season of the hit Netflix royal drama featured Carole (played by actress Eve Best) in 2001 as she tried to play matchmaker for her daughter (Meg Bellamy) for Prince William after they met at St Andrews University. The … Read more
King Charles could be giving up the throne early in favor of Prince William just as Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II is, according to royal experts. The 83-year-old sovereign — third cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II — revealed in her New Year’s speech on Dec. 31 that she would be stepping down on Jan. 14. … Read more
Dominic West received widespread critical acclaim for his turn as Prince Charles in Seasons 5 and 6 of “The Crown.” However, the Netflix royal drama has recently earned criticism for its fictionalized portrayal of the Firm. But West, 54, believes that the Windsors are for all intents and purposes, “public property,” and can be depicted … Read more