Forget face tune — social media mavens are permanently altering their features to look like filters, according to a new study. Researchers from Boston University found a link between social media use and cosmetic procedures, associating more time spent on apps and using photo editing software with appearance dissatisfaction and the desire to change physical features. … Read more
She’s providing some food for thought. A British woman living in America has revealed one big difference between how people in the US and the UK snack. Caroline Parker, who lives outside of Boston with her husband and young children, took to TikTok to declare that Americans chow down on candy far more frequently than … Read more
Last month, Kyle Buchanan was seated at a table at the Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica, Calif., when, midway through the ceremony, a chant erupted outside. Mr. Buchanan could hear the chant — “Free Palestine” — humming in the background of acceptance speeches. He exited the tent to find two protesters behind a barricade, … Read more
Tip culture has reached a tipping point. A new survey of American consumers and service workers found that 76.1% believe tipping has “gone too far” — but it’s not only diners who dread it as more than half (51%) of service workers agree, saying they would prefer to be paid a living wage and receive … Read more
Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang was in a board meeting when he received a text from tech reporter Kara Swisher, asking bout a decision the Yahoo board had made. The problem was that this decision had just been made in that very meeting. Kara Swisher is the author of “Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.” “His … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
No, I will not leave a tip for a restaurant. When and why did this become commonplace in Australia? It seems whenever a waiter or waitress brings an EFTPOS machine to the table now it first asks how much of a tip you want to leave. You almost feel pressured to make an addendum to … Read more
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
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
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 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