May the force be with Mark Hamill. And it has been, ever since George Lucas’ “Star Wars” franchise first debuted in 1977. Now, the actor, 73, is reflecting on a particular scene in the film that helped him shape Luke Skywalker, but only after a few tweaks were made. Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher in “Star … Read more
Theater review FLOYD COLLINS Two hours and 35 minutes, with one intermission. At the Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 West 65th Street. “Floyd Collins” is a story split in two. There’s the claustrophobic and cold Kentucky cave where the title spelunker, played by a golden-voiced Jeremy Jordan, becomes trapped after the rocks around him collapse. Then, … Read more
Selena Gomez loves Benny Blanco like a love song, baby. And the artist’s new album “I Said I Love You First” — which is also a collaboration with her fiancé — is showcasing just that. Along with their love story, Gomez is giving fans a look at the entirety of her dating life over the years. … Read more
A collection of signed Salvador Dalí prints which spent 50 years gathering dust in a garage are set to fetch thousands at auction after being found during a clear-out. The ten forgotten lithographs by the renowned Spanish surrealist were found in the garage of a house in Berkeley Square, Mayfair, London. They were bought for … Read more
Crazy Town frontman Shifty Shellshock posted several cryptic messages on social media two months before his death. In late April, the musician — who died Monday at 49 after battling addiction for most of his life — alluded to his personal struggles in what wound up being his final Instagram posts before his death. One … Read more
What’s the magic word? According to a new study of American etiquette, it’s no longer “please.” After combing through recordings of 1,000 different people interacting with loved ones, colleagues and others, researchers at UCLA found just 7% of us are still prefacing requests with the polite phrase. Adults only used the word “please” 7% of … Read more
On Thursday night at the Roxy Cinema in Lower Manhattan, a throng of scarf-bundled cinephiles attended the sold-out screening of a black-and-white psychological thriller, “End of the Night,” that was being shown for the first time in more than 30 years. The film’s obscurity wasn’t what drew the crowd: They were there because of its … Read more
The first big game was almost lost to history. On Jan. 15, 1967, the NFL-AFL showdown later known as Super Bowl I kicked off at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Led by coach Vince Lombardi and MVP quarterback Bart Starr, the Green Bay Packers dominated the Kansas City Chiefs, 35-10, during a lopsided affair that … Read more
Corporate America isn’t exactly known to be the world’s hottest catwalk, but that’s quickly changing with the rise of boardroom chic. Pencil skirts, stiletto pumps and collared blouses, oh my — the more conservative look once reserved for a librarian is now winter’s sexiest attire. Dubbed the “office siren,” the aesthetic is defined by neutral-colored pieces … Read more
MINNEAPOLIS – It’s a struggle many in the East African community suffer through silently. Opioid addiction is impacting young and old, and now a documentary – “The Forgotten Ones” – is being released in order to break down stigmas and encourage support. Abdirahman Warsame is the film’s producer. “Through the storytelling you know, people will … Read more
Five-dollar footlongs from Subway may be a relic of the past, but one TikToker claims sandwich enthusiasts can score one for $6. Jordan Howlett — or, as he calls himself, “President of the Fast Food Secrets Club” — claimed in a recent video that the promo code FL599 on Subway’s website marks every footlong down … Read more
The new Broadway musical “New York, New York,” opening Wednesday night at the St. James Theatre, ends with the iconic title number that kicks off with the lyric “Start spreadin’ the news!” It’s an ear-worm everybody knows. You hear it at Yankees games, Fourth of July fireworks displays and during special occasions in Times Square. … Read more
With all the recent drama and tragedy around the Presley family following Lisa Marie’s death at age 54 last month, Priscilla’s second child, Navarone Garibaldi Garcia, has been forgotten — but now he’s speaking out. Garcia, 35, is Lisa Marie’s half-brother, and is himself a musician, with a band called Them Guns. Priscilla, 77, had … Read more