Disney did it again. The animated musical adventure “Moana 2” took first place at the box office on Friday, its first day in theaters, with $54.5 million in revenue, according to The Numbers. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in “Wicked,” which made history as the highest domestically grossing film based on a Broadway musical. ©Universal/Courtesy … Read more
Taylor Swift is kicking off the holiday season with Chiefs Kingdom. The “Fortnight” singer arrived at Arrowhead Stadium on Friday afternoon before boyfriend Travis Kelce and the Chiefs’ Black Friday contest against the Raiders. Swift, 34, kept it stylish in a quarter-zip red sweater, with black pants and boots, alongside Kelce’s mother, Donna. Taylor Swift … Read more
While throngs of shoppers descend on stores everywhere in pursuit of the best sales this Black Friday, hordes of plumbers will be dispatched across the nation to deal with the ugly aftermath of those gut-busting Thanksgiving feasts: clogged disposals, pipes, and toilets. Welcome to Brown Friday (yup, it’s named after the color of sewage), the … Read more
Black Friday is this week — what better way to follow our national day of gluttony than with wanton spending? The dark architects of the American Dream insist we get fat and then buy like we are rich, and Black Friday allows us to find release in retail. And it would seem we feel the … Read more
The holiday season has its first box office hit. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a film based on Barbara Robinson’s bestselling 1972 book, earned $5 million at the box office on Friday. That was more than enough to score the movie a No. 1 finish, according to The Numbers. The comedy, starring comic Pete Holmes … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Come January, it might be a little harder to make your morning brew at home. One of President-elect Donald Trump’s driving campaign issues was taking a more combative approach to trade and … Read more
The Transformers topped Beetlejuice. On its first day in theaters, “Transformers One” wowed moviegoers, raking in $9.56 million in ticket sales, according to The Numbers. The animated sci-fi action flick features A-Listers Chris Hemsworth and Scarlett Johansson voicing its characters, which are based on the Hasbro toy line. “Transformers One” features Scarlett Johansson voicing its … Read more
Lady Luck may have left the building, but your chances of getting lucky are still pretty good. Insert horror movie doom music — Friday the 13th is nigh, bringing with it a sense of general unease and an unexpectedly delightful astrological transit. Before we get to the primal sex and shadow work, we’ll address the ominous … Read more
Friday came on Thursday for Robert Griffin III. The quarterback-turned-football-analyst was fired as part of a shakeup at ESPN in which he and Sam Ponder were the biggest names let go by the network. Griffin, previously part of ESPN’s “Monday NFL Countdown” crew, as well as a college football commentator, seemed taken aback by the … Read more
Whitney Rydbeck, the actor best known for his role in “Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives,” died at the age of 79. He passed away last Monday from prostate cancer complications while in hospice care in Chatsworth, California. Tommy McLoughlin, who directed the sixth “Friday the 13th” film, confirmed Rydbeck’s death to The Hollywood Reporter. … Read more
For the first time in more than a decade, audiences will be able to watch Lindsay Lohan take on a leading role in a major-studio, big-screen film. The actress is starring in the sequel to 2003’s “Freaky Friday,” which just began shooting. On Monday, Walt Disney Studios posted a photo of Lohan and co-star Jamie … Read more
Despite years of inflation and rising food costs, McDonald’s customers can expect good value from their Value Meals again. As the prices of fast food rise, McDonald’s, which prides itself on value, is launching its hotly anticipated $5 Meal Deal next week, as the chain begins offering more ways to save exclusively for app users. … Read more
Erich Anderson, an actor known for his breakout role in the “Friday the 13th” franchise and recurring appearances on television series like “Felicity” and “Thirtysomething,” died on Saturday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 67. His brother-in-law, Michael O’Malley, said the cause was esophageal cancer. In the late 1980s and ’90s, Mr. Anderson … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Due to overwhelming demand, Gag City is officially back in business. Nicki Minaj just announced 24 additional North American concerts as part of her ongoing ‘Pink Friday 2 … Read more
Moviegoers are mad about Max. “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” was No. 1 at the box office on its opening day. The post-apocalyptic action adventure flick reeled in $10.2 million on Friday, according to The Numbers. The Post called the movie, which is both a spin-off and prequel to 2015’s “Mad Max: Fury Road” and stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris … Read more
Every Friday is now FRY-day! Wendy’s is declaring Friday, April 19, the best FRYday yet — which is why the fast-food chain is making this Friday the first of many for fans to get free fries. Customers can get any size French fries for free with any purchase every Friday through the end of the … Read more
Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” is about to turn us all into wannabe bards when it is dropped from the pop heavens. The LP got the grandest of announcements on the Grammy stage in February — after Swift won Best Pop Vocal Album for 2022’s “Midnights.” … Read more
Film buffs on Friday secured back-to-back box office wins for the latest installment in the “Kung Fu Panda” franchise, with the second “Dune” film putting up a strong second-place showing. As it did last week, “Kung Fu Panda 4” land in the top spot, taking in $8.8 million in ticket receipts, according to IMDB’s Box … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. This spring, every day is Pink Friday. From March through May, Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2 Tour’ is hitting arenas all over North America with special guest Monica … Read more
“The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” stayed at No. 1 at the box office on Black Friday, retaining the top spot in its second week on the screens. The dystopian action film took in $11.4 million on a relatively slow night at the movies, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. Ridley Scott’s … Read more