Even legends like Dick Van Dyke have to start somewhere. Although the “Mary Poppins” star was born in West Plains, Missouri, in 1925, the comedy icon spent his formative years in the working-class town of Danville, Illinois. It’s where Van Dyke attended Danville High School, performed his earliest comedy routines with his brother Jerry and … Read more
He’s still supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Dick Van Dyke wants to be remembered for these two “iconic” projects as he celebrates his monumental 100th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 13. “I think the two things he always talks about, the two blessings that came to him, were ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ and ‘Mary Poppins,’” Steve Boettcher, director of … Read more
Brigitte Bardot is shedding light on her mental health struggles. In a new project detailing her life, the French star, 91, opened up about dealing with depression. Bardot attempted suicide numerous times in her youth. However, on one occasion, something miraculous happened, she told The Times of London Tuesday. Brigitte Bardot, seen in 2007, opened … Read more
Disgraced mogul Sean Combs is the subject of a new Netflix docuseries produced by his rival, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. Now streaming on Netflix, “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” covers the events leading up to Combs’ arrest, trial, and incarceration. The series included interviews with jurors who participated in Combs’ trial. In Sept. 2024, Diddy, 56, … Read more
On Monday, Dec. 1, Netflix released the trailer for the upcoming docuseries “Sean Combs: The Reckoning,” about the disgraced music mogul. The four part docuseries is produced by Combs’ longtime rival, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, 50, and directed by Alexandria Stapleton. Per Netflix, it is “a staggering examination of the media mogul, music legend and convicted … Read more
He’s still chasing it. Original “Saturday Night Live” cast member Chevy Chase is giving a new kind of weekend update in his new documentary. “It was a mistake to leave SNL,” Chase, 82, reveals in the trailer for CNN Films’ “I’m Chevy Chase and You’re Not,” which debuted Thursday. Chase was in the show’s first … Read more
A filmmaker behind a documentary allegedly exposing an “80-year global cover-up” of extraterrestrial existence claimed that the US government is part of a “secret Cold War race” to reverse engineer alien technology. Director and producer Dan Farah, who also produced the sci-fi blockbuster “Ready Player One,” told Fox News’ Bret Baier that his newest film … Read more
NEW YORK (AP) — For many, the name Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is the stuff of mythology. The Queen of Tejano broke barriers for women in Latin music genres of all kinds; it’s easy to see the through line between her contributions to the current success of regional Mexicana music. But it’s been 30 years since the singer known simply … Read more
They’re rebels without a Claus. The founders of SantaCon are forced to reckon with the boozy global sensation they unintentionally created three decades ago in a new documentary — which reveals the Big Apple might have been the major turning point in its story. “SANTACON” — premiering Thursday at DOC NYC — explores the little-known … Read more
Alex Rodriguez said if he could do it all over again, he “probably would have just retired” after winning the 2009 World Series with the Yankees. “I would have avoided a lot of nightmares,” Rodriguez said in the new HBO documentary, “Alex vs. ARod,” with the first of three episodes set to air Thursday night. … Read more
Dick Van Dyke is almost 100, but he certainly doesn’t seem it. Steve Boettcher, the director behind the upcoming documentary “Dick Van Dyke: 100th Celebration,” has revealed that the “Mary Poppins” star’s wife, Arlene Silver, is the “key force” keeping him “so vibrant” at 99 years old. “I think they just want to play. And … Read more
Charlie Sheen is setting the record straight. The actor has spoken out to clarify comments he’s made that he has had “sex with men.” He opened up about his past experiences in his memoir, “The Book of Sheen,” and his recent Netflix docuseries “aka Charlie Sheen.” “When people say ‘sex with men,’ you immediately think of, … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. A new documentary series exploring the life and career of prolific film director Martin Scorsese is almost here. “Mr. Scorsese,” from director Rebecca Miller, premieres on Apple TV tomorrow, Oct. … Read more
She’s the gift that keeps giving. Hot off the release of her new album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” Taylor Swift announced two new projects on “Good Morning America” on Monday. The Grammy Award winner, 35, is releasing a six-part docuseries, “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The End of an Era” and a … Read more
Fans remember him as Del Griffith or Uncle Buck, but John Candy’s children remember him simply as dad. Decades after his death, Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan say they see their father’s films in a whole new light – and the documentary “John Candy: I Like Me” is helping them do it. The film blends … Read more
John Candy’s kids are keeping the laughs alive, and they’re not doing it alone. More than 30 years after their father’s passing, Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan have teamed up with Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks for “John Candy: I Like Me,” a heartfelt new documentary honoring the late comedian’s legacy. The poster for “John … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. A new documentary about the life and career of beloved actor John Candy is now streaming. “John Candy: I Like Me,” which had its premiere at the 2025 Toronto International … Read more
They’re taking a trip to Star’s Hollow. In the upcoming documentary “Drink Coffee, Talk Fast,” directors Meghna Balakumar and Kevin Konrad Hanna revealed that it wasn’t hard to get the show’s stars to talk. “Everyone’s been really, really open to the point where it’s actually been surprising,” Balakumar exclusively told The Post. “We went to … Read more
Posh Spice doesn’t wannabe seen as unhappy. In the new Netflix documentary “Victoria Beckham,” out Thurs. Oct 9., the fashionista, 51, opens up about her notoriously stone-faced expressions. The former Spice Girl said onscreen that she was aware that people thought she was a “miserable cow” who “never smiled.” She noted that they “weren’t wrong.” … Read more
The power couple is revealing what came between them. In the new Netflix documentary “Victoria Beckham,” premiering Thurs. Oct 9, Victoria, 51, and David, 50, open up about a difficult time in their marriage. In 2016, Victoria’s fashion brand was growing and getting “great reviews,” but it was “slipping through my fingers,” she said. Victoria … Read more