Stephen A. Smith may not have played his cards right. The polarizing ESPN personality is being criticized for playing the popular card game Solitaire during the Thunder’s 111-104 road win over the Pacers in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday, with even rival NBA player Kevin Durant joining in on the mocking. Durant … Read more
Forged in fire. For decades, Fire Island Pines, the historic gay community located on the edge of the barrier island, has been a reliable haven for gay men who hop on a ferry to let loose every summer. But as another sweltering season of debauchery kicks off, the community is currently being shaken up like … Read more
She doesn’t bury hatchets; she sharpens them. Jenna Ortega has come under fire for saying she was “an unhappy person” after getting famous for her role as Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix show “Wednesday.” The 22-year-old actress opened up about the role and the fame it brought her during an interview with Harper’s Bazaar … Read more
Jill Sobule’s death is still under investigation as new horrific details emerge about the fatal house fire that broke out earlier this month. The “I Kissed a Girl” hitmaker’s body was discovered in a bedroom on the second floor of her friends’ two-story Minnesota home, according to the Woodbury Public Safety’s fire report obtained by … Read more
Fashion faux pas? Supermodel Lily Chee, 21, came under fire this weekend after she wore a surprisingly low-cut dress to the Monaco Grand Prix. The dress, which she showed off on her Instagram Story ahead of the race on Sunday, May 25, was so low that viewers could see the beginning of her backside. Lily … Read more
Oh, Blitznak! Disney fans are outraged that one key character from the original “Lilo & Stitch” film was cut from this year’s live-action remake. Captain Gantu, the villain of the 2002 animated flick, was noticeably absent from the new version that hit theaters on Friday, May 23. A shot of Stitch in Disney’s new “Lilo … Read more
Stephen A. Smith said his ESPN colleague Ryan Clark “crossed the line” by involving Robert Griffin III’s wife in their public feud, however, he didn’t think it was “a fireable offense.” What started as Clark and Griffin, a Fox Sports analyst, sharing their takes about the confrontation between WNBA stars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark during … Read more
The Foo Fighters threw a monkey wrench in Josh Freese’s plans. Two years after joining the Foo Fighters as their drummer following the death of Taylor Hawkins, the musician, 52, announced he let go from the rock band without warning. “The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they’ve decided ‘to go … Read more
Like the fire-breathing Pat McAfee before him, Charles Barkley is not going to tone down his rhetoric or make claims that he doesn’t believe for the benefit of ESPN. Barkley already is daring ESPN to fire him before his first appearance on the network that will take over “Inside the NBA” next season. “I’m not … Read more
Forget harmless pranks — TikTok’s latest trend has students setting their Chromebooks ablaze, sparking school evacuations and safety warnings across the country. Known as the #ChromebookChallenge, the dangerous stunt encourages kids to jam metal objects, like paper clips and pushpins, into the charging ports of their laptops, causing electrical short circuits that can ignite fires. … Read more
She was loved. Jill Sobule’s death has brought several people together, including those who were close to her in her younger years. The Post spoke to Sobule’s former college roommate, who shared specifics about the singer’s time at the University of Colorado and expressed regret over not keeping in closer contact amid the musician’s passing. … Read more
Photos of the home where singer-songwriter Jill Sobule was found dead were released Friday, revealing extensive fire damage to the Woodbury, Minn., residence. The blaze, which broke out early Thursday morning, blew out the home’s front windows, scorched the exterior, and caused much of the roof to collapse. The most severe damage appeared concentrated around … Read more
An investigation has been launched to determine if singer Jill Sobule passed away before the house fire that took her life. The ’90s icon — known for her 1995 anthem “I Kissed a Girl” — failed to escape the blaze that broke out at her friend’s home in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday. She was 66. … Read more
Jill Sobule, singer of the ground-breaking 1995 hit “I Kissed a Girl,” has tragically died. The musician and songwriter perished in a Minneapolis house fire early Thursday morning, her rep confirmed to Variety. Sobule was 66. The Post has reached out for comment. Jill Sobule. She became a household name with “I Kissed a Girl,” which … Read more
The Islanders made a change in their broadcast booth Wednesday, letting go both play-by-player Chris King and color analyst Greg Picker from their radio broadcast, The Post confirmed. It’s unclear whether the team — which stopped traveling its radio broadcasters before the 2023-24 season — will continue to be broadcast on radio going forward. Chris … Read more
Brat-tea. Emilio Estevez has opened up about the “nightmare” experience he had working with director Joel Schumacher on the beloved 1980s movie, “St. Elmo’s Fire.” The “Mighty Ducks” star, 62, discussed the making of the Brat Pack classic during his appearance on Thursday’s episode of the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast when host Josh Horowitz asked … Read more
She said yes to the dress — and no to any bridesmaids who might upstage her in it. A bride-to-be is catching major flak online after being accused of choosing “awkward” and “not photogenic” bridesmaid dresses just so she could look hotter in her wedding photos. The eyebrow-raising revelation came via Reddit’s infamous AITA forum, … Read more
Fans were shocked by Gayle King’s uncensored moment. During Thursday’s episode of “CBS Mornings,” Matteo Lane, an openly gay comedian, appeared on the show, which promoted the host, 70, to repeat a joke he used in his routine. “Let’s talk about the stand-up [special]. Can I just say one joke? I hope I don’t get … Read more
Enough is enough. An HR, employee named Sunny Lena took to TikTok to share some of the most bizarre reasons she had to fire people. In the two-part video series, the Minnesota worker rattled off a list of the wildest behaviors she witnessed at her job that forced her to say, “You’re fired” to employees. … Read more
Experts are warning air fryer users not to use the nifty kitchen appliance to make popcorn. “Stick with the microwave or the hob for popcorn if you’re settling down for a good movie night,” consumer journalist Grace Forell told BBC, warning not to “try this one at home.” “Popcorn won’t cook well in an air … Read more