Don Johnson’s ‘Miami Vice’ fame required security ‘24/7′

Don Johnson’s ‘Miami Vice’ fame required security ‘24/7′

Don Johnson was one of the biggest icons of the ’80s thanks to his role on “Miami Vice,” but that fame came with a downside. “For a long time, I couldn’t even go anywhere,” Johnson told People magazine. He continued, “I had to isolate [myself]. The [women] know where you are. We had security 24/7.” … Read more

Breakout pop star Chappell Roan on the ‘abusive’ side of fame: ‘If this ever gets dangerous, I might quit’

Breakout pop star Chappell Roan on the ‘abusive’ side of fame: ‘If this ever gets dangerous, I might quit’

“Hot to Go!” singer Chappell Roan is on fire as one of the breakout pop stars of 2024. But the “Midwest Princess” — who was just crowned Best New Artist at the MTV VMAs last week — is already burning out on what she calls the “abusive” side of fame. “I feel like fame is … Read more

‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ Haliey Welch reveals her biggest regret since viral fame

‘Hawk Tuah Girl’ Haliey Welch reveals her biggest regret since viral fame

The woman behind possibly the most viral video of 2024 has revealed she wished she leaned into her new-found success sooner. Haliey Welch rose to fame earlier this year after a “on the street” style interview where she used the term “hawk tuah” to describe a sex act. “Love you, Pookie,” she shouted before walking … Read more

Beyoncé compares her fame to ‘a prison,’ explains why she likes to ‘disappear’ from public eye

Beyoncé compares her fame to ‘a prison,’ explains why she likes to ‘disappear’ from public eye

It’s not always easy being Beyoncé. In a new interview with GQ Magazine to promote her new Whiskey line, the 43-year-old superstar was asked if her reputation as a self-described “perfectionist” is ever a “burden” to her. “I create at my own pace, on things that I hope will touch other people,” Beyoncé told the … Read more

Vince Vaughn makes rare appearance with his wife and kids at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

Vince Vaughn makes rare appearance with his wife and kids at Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony

The gang’s all here. Vince Vaughn was joined by his wife Kyla Weber and their two children, daughter Locklyn, 13, and son Vernon, 11, as he received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday. The “Dodgeball” actor, 54, proudly took pictures at the ceremony with his family, who are all rarely seen … Read more

Olympic swimming medalist’s first claim to fame was acting in bloody ‘Game of Thrones’ scene

Olympic swimming medalist’s first claim to fame was acting in bloody ‘Game of Thrones’ scene

The Olympics isn’t the first time Daniel Wiffen has been on a big stage. The Irish swimmer, who took home the gold in the men’s 800-meter freestyle and the bronze in the 1500-meter freestyle at the Paris Games, had previously appeared as an actor on “Game of Thrones.” Wiffen and his twin brother Nathan served … Read more

Why Olivia Culpo’s fame made Christian McCaffrey wedding a ‘wild experience’ for George Kittle

Why Olivia Culpo’s fame made Christian McCaffrey wedding a ‘wild experience’ for George Kittle

Olivia Culpo and Christian McCaffrey’s dreamy Rhode Island wedding was so nice, George Kittle hopes the newlyweds relive their nuptials again. When recapping the starry June 29 affair to reporters this week, San Francisco’s tight end — who attended with wife Claire and several 49ers players and personnel — lauded the “beautiful wedding” while suggesting … Read more

Conan O’Brien was ‘jealous’ when ex Lisa Kudrow praised Matthew Perry during ‘Friends’ fame

Conan O’Brien was ‘jealous’ when ex Lisa Kudrow praised Matthew Perry during ‘Friends’ fame

Could Conan O’Brien be any more jealous?   On the latest episode of his podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend,” O’Brien, 61, reminisced with ex Lisa Kudrow, 60, about “Friends.” O’Brien and Kudrow were romantically linked from 1988 to 1993, and the comedian recalled that Kudrow was impressed by Matthew Perry in the early days … Read more

Nick Kyrgios starts unlikely ‘fame’ feud with ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl

Nick Kyrgios starts unlikely ‘fame’ feud with ‘Hawk Tuah’ girl

Tennis star Nick Kyrgios fired shots at Hailey Welch – better known as the “Hawk Tuah” girl – on Saturday as she entered the Amalie Arena to watch the Jake Paul-Mike Perry fight. Welch was among those in attendance as her fame skyrocketed in recent weeks thanks to a sexual reference she made in an … Read more

Ellen DeGeneres is ‘done’ with fame after Netflix special: ‘This is the last time you’re going to see me’

Ellen DeGeneres is ‘done’ with fame after Netflix special: ‘This is the last time you’re going to see me’

Ellen DeGeneres is ready to walk away from show business. The comedian, 66, said that she’s “done” with being in the public eye after her Netflix stand-up special comes out later this year. DeGeneres made the declaration at her comedy show in Santa Rosa, Calif., on July 1. Ellen DeGeneres at Michelle Obama’s book tour … Read more

‘MaXXXine’ Review: Fame Monster

‘MaXXXine’ Review: Fame Monster

A psychosexual thriller imagined in blood red and cocaine white, “MaXXXine,” the third installment in Ti West’s nostalgia-soaked slasher saga, is part grungy homage to 1980s Hollywood and part sleazy feminist manifesto. Darker, moodier and altogether nastier than its predecessors — “X” (2022) and, later that same year, “Pearl” — this hyperconfident feature is also … Read more

Patrick Mahomes’ mom, Randi, struggles with fame: ‘Hardest seven years of my life’

Patrick Mahomes’ mom, Randi, struggles with fame: ‘Hardest seven years of my life’

Randi Mahomes just wants to be normal. Mother of Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes and social media influencer Jackson Mahomes expressed that she is envious of people living regular lives during an appearance on “The Mom Game” podcast in June. “I look at some of my friends on social media and I’m jealous that they … Read more

Derek Jeter has no interest in ‘stressful’ game analyst role, tired of Hall of Fame vote-snub questions

Derek Jeter has no interest in ‘stressful’ game analyst role, tired of Hall of Fame vote-snub questions

Don’t bet on Derek Jeter jumping into the baseball broadcasting booth any time soon. The Yankees legend, who works on Fox Sports’ MLB pregame and postgame show, said calling games likely isn’t in the cards for his post-playing career television gig during an appearance on the SI Media Podcast with Jimmy Traina.  “Doing entire games … Read more

Justin Timberlake likely to get slap on the wrist if convicted on DWI charge – but not because of his fame: expert

Justin Timberlake likely to get slap on the wrist if convicted on DWI charge – but not because of his fame: expert

Justin Timberlake is likely to get a slap on the wrist if he’s convicted of drunk driving — but not because he’s a celebrity, a legal expert told The Post. The “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” singer — who was arrested during a traffic stop on Sag Harbor, LI early Tuesday — would face up to … Read more

Tom Brady reflects on Patriots Hall of Fame celebrations in new photos with kids

Tom Brady reflects on Patriots Hall of Fame celebrations in new photos with kids

Tom Brady felt the love from Patriots Nation and his nearest and dearest on Wednesday night. Taking to Instagram on Thursday, the seven-time Super Bowl champion reflected on his Patriots Hall of Fame induction ceremony and jersey retirement by posting a handful of photos from the Gillette Stadium festivities on Wednesday, including shots with his … Read more

Why ‘Girls’ alum Gaby Hoffmann ultimately returned to acting after childhood fame

Why ‘Girls’ alum Gaby Hoffmann ultimately returned to acting after childhood fame

Gaby Hoffmann knows she had an unusual childhood growing up the daughter of Warhol acolyte Viva and being raised in the famed Chelsea Hotel.  “Special is one of the many words for it,” she tells the New York Post in a recent exclusive interview. “I’m very grateful for it now that I’m an adult and … Read more

Ringo Starr admits The Beatles had several ‘rows’ at height of fame: ‘We didn’t get along’

Ringo Starr admits The Beatles had several ‘rows’ at height of fame: ‘We didn’t get along’

Twist and shout — a lot. Ringo Starr, 83, admitted that The Beatles had their issues with one another in a new interview with Dan Rather, 92, for AXS. “No no, we didn’t get along,” the drummer said of the iconic English rock band on May 10. “We were four guys. We had rows.” Drummer Ringo … Read more

Queen of soft rock? Mary J. Blige reveals early bond to Elton John ahead of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

Queen of soft rock? Mary J. Blige reveals early bond to Elton John ahead of Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction

She may be the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, but Mary J. Blige knows how to rock too. So don’t tell her she doesn’t belong in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where she will be forever enshrined after being announced as one of the 2024 inductees last month. The nine-time Grammy winner has actually … Read more

No more drama? Rock & Rock Hall of Fame inductee Mary J. Blige says next album is ‘probably’ her last

No more drama? Rock & Rock Hall of Fame inductee Mary J. Blige says next album is ‘probably’ her last

Mary J. Blige is surely feeling more than “Just Fine” — after the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul was announced as one of the 2024 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Sunday night. But for the Yonkers, New York native, the enshrinement into musical immortality may be coming at the end of … Read more

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shows ‘Real Love’ to 2024 inductees Mary J. Blige and Cher — but not Mariah Carey and Sinéad O’Connor

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shows ‘Real Love’ to 2024 inductees Mary J. Blige and Cher — but not Mariah Carey and Sinéad O’Connor

When the nominees for the 2024 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame were announced in February, I immediately zeroed in on the battle of the two ’90s R&B-pop divas straight outta New York. In one corner, there was Mary J. Blige, the undisputed Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, who was previously nominated for … Read more