The cameras cannot see her face yet, but her tiny shoulders, hitching violently upwards, tell the story. Then the audible sobs fill the room. Inside the Knox County Criminal Court that day, on March 30, 1996, 20-year-old Christa Pike is becoming the youngest woman to be sentenced to death in the modern era. Christa Pike … Read more
On a warm Thursday night in July, hundreds of New Yorkers — most of them single women — gathered at Littlefield in Gowanus to trauma bond over the horrors of modern dating. They came to attend About Last Night, a nationwide event started in 2016 where people get up on stage to tell tales of … Read more
They’re serving up attitude. A clip of two wait staffers discussing customer habits has sparked a debate on social media, after a restaurant rage bait post went viral on X. Right-wing shock jockey Royce Lopez reposted the clip from another account that allegedly featured fed-up food servers discussing the frustrating FOH (“front of house”) lifestyle. … Read more
Stephan A. Smith says he deserves credit for the Knicks’ 11-game playoff win streak. On ESPN’s “First Take” on Wednesday, Smith said he should get recognition for fueling the Knicks’ first appearance in the NBA Finals since 1999 by calling the team out during the playoffs. “I deserve some credit, so I’m going to take … Read more
Across NYC, eldest daughters are meeting up to unpack the pressure they say never really went away. The “eldest daughter” is not just the one born first. She’s the one diffusing group chat meltdowns, remembering every family member’s birthday, and absorbing everyone else’s emotions like it’s a full-time job. The only difference? Now she’s doing … Read more
Ashley Harkleroad seemingly has no regrets about her pending divorce. The former tennis star and Playboy model offered upbeat remarks after her husband, fellow ex-tennis pro Chuck Adams, filed for divorce earlier this month following 16-plus years of marriage. Adams cited “irreconcilable differences,” according to TMZ. Ashley Harkleroad is divorcing husband Chuck Adams after 16 … Read more
Swine and dash. Humanity may have found an unlikely solution to the scourge of wild pigs invading European cities — boar-herding bots. Bizarre footage shows the moment an AI-powered robot chased away a herd of wild pigs in Warsaw, Poland. The bot pursues the boars across a parking lot. X / @edwardwarchocki “I’m herding the … Read more
Imagine that you are the producer of a network reality TV show about finding love. A spinoff, your program has been chugging along for 23 long years over 21 seasons. But ratings have been slipping and you need to spice things up. Then it hits you: That TikToker from that other reality TV show about … Read more
A hot new NYC “premier wellness and lifestyle brand” that bills itself as a “beacon of health-conscious living,” is giving fit foodies a serious case of indigestion after the revelation of “astronomical” salt and fat content on its menu items. The wildly popular Pura Vida Miami has taken NYC by storm with six new locations … Read more
Michael Kay took some extra glee in saying “See ya” to the 2025 Mets. The Yankees’ television announcer and ESPN radio host took a dance on the grave of the Mets after their historical collapse following what he believed to be bush-league antics by certain fans throughout the offseason and during the season. “Again, every … Read more
Megyn Kelly has urged President Trump not to even consider pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs — calling the disgraced rap mogul is a “woman abuser” who deserves to be locked up. “Trump should not pardon Diddy. He doesn’t deserve it. He’s a Trump hater. He’s a woman abuser,” the former Fox News anchor wrote on X … Read more
With just two words, Courtney Palmer, a stay-at-home mom and housewife, sparked debate about chivalry, common courtesy and gender roles in modern relationships. On June 21, the 37-year-old posted a TikTok to her account, @jojoejoelle, that garnered over 4.5 million views — and plenty of critical comments. In the nearly six-minute-long video, Palmer details what … Read more
Move over, Steve Carell, there’s a new 40-year-old virgin. Rhasha Newkirk, a 42-year-old divorced virgin who is interested in BDSM, is one of the subjects of TLC’s new reality series “Virgins” (premiering Monday, June 9 at 9 p.m.). “I actually feel great about being a virgin,” Newkirk, who lives in Jacksonville, FL, exclusively told The … Read more
From Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish to Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Charli XCX, 2024 has been the year of the diva. And two of the biggest female pop stars of the ’90s — Mary J. Blige and Gwen Stefani — are still keeping it relevant three decades after they first rocked the music … Read more
A little while ago I was woken in the middle of the night to something prodding me from behind. I was delighted to discover it was from a randy man friend who had decided the midnight hour would be the perfect time for some handsy action during our sexy slumber party. My initial annoyance at … Read more
Bobby Bones has waltzed into the chat. The 44-year-old responded after Julianne Hough and Mickey Guyton dubbed him the person they didn’t feel should have won “Dancing With the Stars” while on “Watch What Happens Live” Sunday. “What happens when they announce a new season of ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is all these articles come out about me being the worst dancer in … Read more
Julianne Hough gets it. The 36-year-old performer was asked on Sunday night’s “Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen” to name the celebrity that she “strongly disagreed” with winning “Dancing with the Stars.” As Hough hesitated to answer, country music star Mickey Guyton, who was sitting next to her, said someone’s name under her breath. … Read more
A popular porn star who went viral for claiming married men should cheat on their wives has been blasted by women around the country after she doubled down on her relationship theory during a recent radio appearance. Bonnie Blue, a self-proclaimed “high-class escort” living on the Gold Coast, hit the headlines around the world when … Read more
Motherhood is the gift that keeps on giving — and giving, and giving until sometimes it seems you can’t take it anymore. Brooke Sharkey, a married Brooklyn mom of a 2-year-old daughter, had nearly reached her limit just ahead of Mother’s Day last year. But instead of having a breakdown, she got a much-needed break. … Read more
Time is money. Lots and lots of money. A recent survey asked more than 2,000 Americans the precise dollar amount they feel an hour of their time is worth — and it rivals executive salaries. The nation’s average response was $240 an hour, according to the financial planning firm Empower. That comes out to a … Read more