I thought I was prepared to adopt a child — but the one thing I didn’t know was the most important

I thought I was prepared to adopt a child — but the one thing I didn’t know was the most important

Before bringing home daughter Autumn as a newborn in October 2014, adoptive mom Jessica had no clue about black hair care.  She’s not alone: The rise of transracial parenting, meaning a child of one racial or ethnic group is placed with adoptive parents of a different racial makeup, has exposed an unfortunate knowledge gap that … Read more

I’m an expat in Australia — here’s why Americans are seen as loud and obnoxious

I’m an expat in Australia — here’s why Americans are seen as loud and obnoxious

Loud — but not so proud. An ashamed U.S. expat is begging her fellow citizens to tone things down while abroad, saying the rest of the world sees Americans — perhaps unsurprisingly — as “loud and obnoxious.” Tay Marin, who has been living in Australia for the past six years, took to TikTok to proclaim … Read more

‘SNL’ bringing back fired cast member Shane Gillis as host proves the silliness of cancel culture

‘SNL’ bringing back fired cast member Shane Gillis as host proves the silliness of cancel culture

Look who came crawling back. Five years after comedian Shane Gillis was infamously hired and promptly fired from “Saturday Night Live” before ever making an appearance, he’s been tapped to host the struggling comedy show on February 24. Oh, what a difference half a decade of being told how to think by ultra-sensitive cultural arbiters … Read more

Parents mad after alcohol-free Prosecco served at teen’s birthday: ‘Intro to toxic mommy wine culture’

Parents mad after alcohol-free Prosecco served at teen’s birthday: ‘Intro to toxic mommy wine culture’

Prosecc-no. With the rise of mocktails and alcohol-free beverages as an alternative for those trying to cut back on drinking, whether or not those under 21 years old can legally consume these non-alcoholic drinks comes into question. One mom was faced with this question when her 13-year-old daughter came back from a friend’s birthday party … Read more

Mark Normand review: Mastering comedy in the world of cancel culture

Mark Normand review: Mastering comedy in the world of cancel culture

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. It’s fair to say there was a wave of anxious trepidation jolting through the crowd at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on Saturday night. Fans were patiently waiting … Read more

Comic Jimmy Failla’s ‘Cancel Culture’ guide is a must-read

Comic Jimmy Failla’s ‘Cancel Culture’ guide is a must-read

You may know Jimmy Failla as the flamboyant, fast-talking conservative comic who’s gained a grand following with his hilarious anti-woke commentaries as kickers for shows on Fox News.  Now the ex-New York cabbie has packed his brash bon mots into a new book, “Cancel Culture Dictionary: An A-to-Z Guide to Winning the War on Fun” … Read more

Joan Rivers would love Ozempic — and hate cancel culture, says daughter Melissa

Joan Rivers would love Ozempic — and hate cancel culture, says daughter Melissa

Melissa Rivers misses her mom, Joan Rivers, every day. The 55-year-old opened up about why the late comedienne, who died in 2014, would despise the cancel culture of today, yet loved weight loss drugs. “She would have been very excited by body acceptance. That would have actually made her really happy,” Melissa told People in … Read more

Bride-to-be asked to tip after buying her wedding dress: ‘Tipping culture is out of control’

Bride-to-be asked to tip after buying her wedding dress: ‘Tipping culture is out of control’

When asked to leave a tip for her wedding dress, she reluctantly said, “I do.” An engaged woman was left mortified after being guilted into leaving a gratuity at the boutique where she bought her bridal gown. Ina Josipović, 30, vented about the wedding woe in a video shared to TikTok, which has garnered more … Read more

Aaron Rodgers a ‘malignant force in the culture’ with Jimmy Kimmel-Jeffrey Epstein claims: Nick Wright

Aaron Rodgers a ‘malignant force in the culture’ with Jimmy Kimmel-Jeffrey Epstein claims: Nick Wright

The reaction tells it all. To Nick Wright, the real story in the Aaron Rodgers-Jimmy Kimmel feud isn’t whether the Disney-on-Disney drama will affect business or if Kimmel will sue Rodgers for alleging he was an associate of Jeffrey Epstein. Wright, the host of “What’s Wright? with Nick Wright”, said he believes the real story … Read more

Woman slams ‘out-of-control’ tipping culture, reveals places where she will no longer leave a gratuity

Woman slams ‘out-of-control’ tipping culture, reveals places where she will no longer leave a gratuity

Justice is served — but she’s not tipping. A TikTok user named Justice has taken to the app to rail against tipping culture, revealing a list of places where she’ll no longer be leaving a gratuity. “Tipping culture is out of control,” the Chicago-based content creator complained in the clip, which has racked up 4.1 … Read more

Celebrating Norman Lear’s Midas touch TV magic: his immeasurable impact on pop culture

Celebrating Norman Lear’s Midas touch TV magic: his immeasurable impact on pop culture

I always felt that Norman Lear was too busy to die — even at the age of 101. So when my friend Julie Farin texted me early Wednesday morning — “Norman Lear! 101!” — I figured he’d just announced another show or signed another deal, since she and I often talk about TV legends and … Read more

Tipping culture is out of control — and now people are giving less than ever before

Tipping culture is out of control — and now people are giving less than ever before

Americans are far from generous when it comes to tipping service workers at restaurants, new research has revealed, with most diners leaving less than the standard 18-20% gratuity following a sit-down meal. The stingy statistic was uncovered in a new survey on US tipping culture conducted by the Pew Research Center, whose researchers also found … Read more

Fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli crafts culture with a conscience

Fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli crafts culture with a conscience

A philosopher at heart, cashmere king Brunello Cucinelli espouses “humanistic capitalism.” Calling for “dignity and respect” in business, he believes in higher-than-average pay for his employees and a no-email-after-office-hours policy. The executive chairman and creative director of the Italian luxury fashion label that bears his name recently hosted his 70th birthday celebration — attended by … Read more

Kevin Spacey bashes cancel culture in first performance since exoneration: ‘I am sick of this false world’

Kevin Spacey bashes cancel culture in first performance since exoneration: ‘I am sick of this false world’

Kevin Spacey is ready to make his “Hollywood comeback.” The two-time Oscar-winning actor, 64, took to the stage for the first time since being acquitted of sex assault charges in London in July. The “House of Cards” alum performed a monologue at the Sheldonian Theatre, an architectural jewel inside the heart of Oxford University, from the play “Timon of Athens” written … Read more

New TikTok ‘what about me’ trend will reveal if you’re ‘selfish’

New TikTok ‘what about me’ trend will reveal if you’re ‘selfish’

A new behavior trend that is sweeping social media has been called out for being “toxic” and “selfish” – but could you be doing it without even realizing? What started out as a simple soup recipe has morphed into a heated online debate over a certain “toxic” behavior that many are guilty of committing online. … Read more

Why Gen Z workers are rejecting ‘hustle culture’ — and what comes next

Why Gen Z workers are rejecting ‘hustle culture’ — and what comes next

The millennial “girl boss” is so last generation — Gen Z professionals are choosing to be laidback than booked and busy. Meet the Snail Girl — a working woman, she prioritizes joy and ease, consciously choosing to slow down despite the demands of hustle culture. The term was originally coined by Fashion Journal writer Sienna Ludbey, who … Read more

Nickelback on being a pop culture punchline in new doc: ‘It really sucked’

Nickelback on being a pop culture punchline in new doc: ‘It really sucked’

Every comment was walking out the front door. Alt-rock group Nickelback discussed how they dealt with nearly two decades of mockery in their tell-all documentary “Hate to Love: Nickelback,” which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival this weekend, reports Entertainment Weekly. “Nobody picks up a guitar to be the most hated band in the world,” said … Read more

Woody Allen calls cancel culture ‘silly,’ ponders retirement at 87

Woody Allen calls cancel culture ‘silly,’ ponders retirement at 87

Woody Allen is calling cancel culture “silly” after being dogged by decades-old sex abuse allegations from his adopted daughter, Dylan Farrow. The 87-year-old filmmaker made the statement Sunday in an interview with Variety at the Venice Film Festival, where he is promoting his new movie, “Coup de Chance.” “I feel if you’re going to be … Read more

Archaeologists in northern Peru unearth 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor priest

Archaeologists in northern Peru unearth 3,000-year-old tomb believed to honor priest

Archaeologists working in the northern highlands of Peru at a site called Pacopampa unearthed a tomb estimated to be 3,000 years old and believed to have honored an elite religious leader. Reuters reported that the archeologists called the discovery, “Priest of Pacopampa,” named after the archeological zone where the tomb was uncovered. The tomb was covered with six … Read more