I’m going to guess that Peacock held off on its premiere of “Hapless” until “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ended its storied run on HBO. That’s because “Hapless,” premiering April 10 on Peacock, is extremely similar in tone and context to “Curb,” with a few exceptions — and is even described as a “cringe comedy” a la … Read more
It’s pretty pretty good. “Curb Your Enthusiasm” ended on Sunday night with a twist paying homage to Larry David’s “Seinfeld” roots. Spoilers ahead for the series finale of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” At the end of the HBO comedy, titled “No Lessons Learned,” the show – which aired for 12 seasons, from 2000 to 2024 – circled … Read more
With roughly a trillion shows on TV, the ending of a series is no longer the “cancel all my plans” event it once was. Nowadays it’s hard to imagine that the 1983 finale of “M*A*S*H” was watched by a staggering 106 million people — nearly half the country at the time. Or that “Cheers’” last … Read more
The Breadman is on Larry David’s mind. In the latest episode of the comedian and writer’s show, “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” David mentions Artemi Panarin in a skit alongside actress Cheryl Hines and actor J.B. Smoove. “You want to talk about the Rangers…” David says. “How about the way Breadman is playing the wing, controls that … Read more
At least she’s got a sense of humor about it. Lori Loughlin, who was caught up in the 2019 “Varsity Blues” college admissions scandal, poked fun at her reputation on Sunday night’s episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” in a guest-starring role opposite series star Larry David. In the episode, Ted Danson asks Larry to help … Read more
After Richard Lewis died at age 76 on Feb. 27, Sunday’s episode of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” honored the late comedian. Lewis was a longtime friend of series creator/star Larry David, 76, and frequently appeared on the show during its 12 season run, playing a fictional version of himself. The show follows David, playing a fictional version … Read more
Richard Lewis’ famous friends are paying tribute to him after the comedian and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star died Tuesday of a heart attack. He was 76. “His wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks everyone for all the love, friendship, and support and asks for privacy at this time,” Lewis’ publicist, Jeff Abraham, told The Post in a … Read more
Richard Lewis, the comic and star of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” has died, The Post can confirm. He was 76. Lewis passed away peacefully at his Los Angeles, California, home after suffering a heart attack on Tuesday night. “His wife, Joyce Lapinsky, thanks everyone for all the love, friendship, and support and asks for privacy at … Read more
Snack fever sets in — do you succumb, or shake it off? For those who can’t seem to quit noshing on junk, experts say they have just the thing to break the cycle — a practice known as mindful eating. Judson Brewer, a psychiatrist, neuroscientist and director of research and innovation at Brown University’s Mindfulness Center … Read more
The latest weight loss craze could also help people control their drinking. Semaglutide treatments such as Ozempic and Wegovy have been shown to reduce the symptoms of alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry on Nov. 27. The collaborative study from The University of Oklahoma (OU) and … Read more
A spoonful of olive oil makes the dementia go down. A new study has shown that adding more olive oil to your diet may decrease your risk of dying from dementia. The findings, presented by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, are said to be among the first to draw a link between diet … Read more
Croatia is one of the most picturesque destinations in Europe with the city of Dubrovnik attracting hundreds of thousands of tourists each year. From the stunning coastline and islands, to the food and warmth of the people, it’s no surprise tourists flock to the city. But if you’re heading to the hotspot this summer, you … Read more
If your curb lacks appeal, chances are, so do you, new research suggests. A recent survey of 2,000 people who are dating and own/rent a home with an outdoor space revealed seven in 10 (73%) said the exterior of a person’s home influences their level of attraction to them. And 86% equate being able to … Read more
Forego forgetfulness with one daily habit. Memory loss with aging could be curbed with the regular use of multivitamins, a new study suggests. Findings from the COSMOS-Web study, published Wednesday in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, suggest a link between daily multivitamin supplement use and slowing the cognitive decline that accompanies aging. “Cognitive aging … Read more
All day, every day, we are bombarded with images promoting food of every type: television commercials for pizza, online ads for cheeseburgers, billboards for fried chicken, ad nauseam. But new research shows these images — if viewed often enough — actually satisfy our cravings and diminish our desire to eat. This discovery may come as … Read more
This trendy new drug is doing double duty. Weight loss drugs containing semaglutide, including Ozempic, could be used to fight cancer, a new study suggests. Researchers at Maynooth University in Ireland explored the wide-ranging benefits of GLP-1 medications that are commonly used to fight obesity, discovering that the treatments may aid the body’s ability to fight … Read more
Actor Ray Buffer admitted in court Thursday to swiping comic books from a San Diego business that caught the brazen theft on tape and then shamed him over social media. Buffer’s case came to a close months after Southern California Comics blasted out footage that showed him concealing comics underneath his shirt before scooting out. … Read more
A cheap antibiotic could help slow the growing US epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases, researchers say. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is drafting recommendations to consume doxycycline — used to treat bacterial infections and prevent malaria — to stave off STDs, said Dr. Leandro Mena, director of the agency’s STD prevention division. The … Read more
Two women each lost over 11 pounds while taking part in a study that sent electric shocks to the part of the brain linked to cravings. Robyn Baldwin, 58, and Lena Tolly, 48, who both have obesity and binge eating disorders, tried extreme dieting and even bariatric surgery, but couldn’t keep the weight off. But … Read more
His road to stardom wasn’t always Smoove. When J.B. Smoove got the call in 2006 that he landed “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” he had just left a “horrible” standup gig outside of Pittsburgh where he stayed in the “worst” motel he had ever seen. “To the point where I laid down in my clothes and my … Read more