Nearly half of Americans are lacking fun in their lives: survey

Nearly half of Americans are lacking fun in their lives: survey

The fun drought is real, and it’s here — a new study has found that one in two Americans is massively lacking in the amount of fun in their lives. The state-by-state poll of 5,000 U.S. adults found 48% of the nation feels like their overall life is currently lacking in fun. And 12% can’t … Read more

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ review: Broadway show’s got killer performances, but, dammit Janet, make it more fun

‘The Rocky Horror Show’ review: Broadway show’s got killer performances, but, dammit Janet, make it more fun

Theater review THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW One hour and 50 minutes, with one intermission. At Studio 54, 254 W. 54th Street. It’s just a jump to the left. And then a step to the right. Put your hands… over your mouths! “You will not be seeing a film, but a live theatrical performance,” goes a … Read more

LA drive-in theater costs just $14 and is the perfect fun date night

LA drive-in theater costs just  and is the perfect fun date night

Skip the $200 dinner reservation — this retro LA date night costs less than a fast-food combo. Paramount Drive-In Theatres offers movie lovers a throwback night out for just $14 a ticket, making it one of the cheapest date ideas in Los Angeles County. Paramount Drive-In Theatres in Los Angeles County offers movie lovers a throwback … Read more

Inside ‘Vas Madness,’ where men make sperm-stopping surgery a bit more fun

Inside ‘Vas Madness,’ where men make sperm-stopping surgery a bit more fun

The 2026 Men’s Final Four is set for Saturday in Indianapolis — but for Gunter Guzman, none of his seeds will advance. Guzman, 45, timed his vasectomy last year to coincide with the NCAA basketball tournament. You’ve heard of March Madness — but have you heard of “Vas Madness”? It’s the annual spike in vasectomies this … Read more

Activists urge White House to replace decorated eggs with potatoes for Easter event: ‘Fun doesn’t have to come at a hen’s expense’

Activists urge White House to replace decorated eggs with potatoes for Easter event: ‘Fun doesn’t have to come at a hen’s expense’

Eggs will roll. Animal rights activists are urging officials in both the US and UK to ditch traditional Easter eggs in favor of decorated potatoes at their annual egg-rolling festivities — pitching the swap as a win for both chickens and their constituents’ wallets. Advocates argue that swapping eggs for potatoes would spare hens from … Read more

Jack Hughes and Tate McRae ‘having fun’ as romance rumors swirl after 2026 Olympics

Jack Hughes and Tate McRae ‘having fun’ as romance rumors swirl after 2026 Olympics

Jack Hughes and Tate McRae are still hooked on each other. Fresh off the Devils forward’s gold-medal run at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games, a source relayed to Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday that Hughes and the “Greedy” singer are “having fun getting to know each other” after fueling romance rumors late last year. “They have … Read more

Cher details major drama on ‘Burlesque’ set: ‘It could have been a really good, fun movie’

Cher details major drama on ‘Burlesque’ set: ‘It could have been a really good, fun movie’

That’s showbiz. Cher and Kristen Bell reflected on their experience working on the drama-filled “Burlesque” set when they reunited on Monday’s episode of “Armchair Expert,” hosted by Bell’s husband, Dax Shepard. “It could have been a really good, fun movie — except for you know who,” Cher said on the podcast. “Except for both of … Read more

United Passenger takes six flights in one day for $500 to make Platinum status: ‘A fun challenge’

United Passenger takes six flights in one day for 0 to make Platinum status: ‘A fun challenge’

He ran the miles in record time. A California man devised an ingenious way to achieve United Airline’s coveted Platinum status before the year’s end — by taking six flights in one day for around $500. “It’s cool that it was able to be completed in such a short timeframe!” Stephen, a self-described “aviation geek” … Read more

For f–k’s sake: Study reveals which English-speaking countries use the f-word the most — and who has more fun doing so

For f–k’s sake: Study reveals which English-speaking countries use the f-word the most — and who has more fun doing so

We English speakers swear by this word. When it comes to expletives, US citizens are the most prolifically profane. Finnish researchers found that Americans drop more f-bombs than their UK counterparts, while Australians are the most creative in their use of the ultimate four-letter word, per a study published in the journal Lingua. The profane … Read more

Secret Santa! Where to find holiday fun off that’s off the beaten path

Secret Santa! Where to find holiday fun off that’s off the beaten path

This holiday season, think beyond the staples and enter the tri-state’s slate of under-the-radar programming. Here are some holiday hits you haven’t thought of — yet. Get in the swim It’s off to Camden, NJ, we go! Bring your pint-size revelers to the Adventure Aquarium, all dressed up in holiday fin-ery, some 90 miles southwest … Read more

The US cities ranked as most fun in 2025 — and NYC barely makes the cut

The US cities ranked as most fun in 2025 — and NYC barely makes the cut

The Big Apple may not be the best place to paint the town red. The WalletHub end-of-year consensus has come out on which cities in America boast the “most fun” to be had in America — and NYC barely makes the grade. The report — titled Most Fun Cities in America — lists Las Vegas, … Read more

Are you allergic to fun? How ‘play resistance’ can wreck your mental health — and your 10-minutes-a-day fix

Are you allergic to fun? How ‘play resistance’ can wreck your mental health — and your 10-minutes-a-day fix

Have you traded the freedom of play for the confines of productivity? That bargain may be costing you more than you realize. According to one expert, unstructured play is one of the easiest ways to boost mental health, relieve stress and reconnect with the nourishing influence of our own inner child. “Everyone benefits from playing,” Cas … Read more

I’ve been a dentist for 41 years — 7 rules I have for my children, including a fun Halloween tradition

I’ve been a dentist for 41 years — 7 rules I have for my children, including a fun Halloween tradition

It’s so hard to Reese-ist! The average American eats 3.4 pounds of candy around Halloween every year, with kids consuming 7,000 calories and 3 cups of sugar on the holiday, research shows. Now, a California dentist with decades of experience is sharing his seven rules for protecting his children’s teeth, on Halloween and beyond. The average American … Read more

‘Tron: Ares’ review: Sci-sequel is fun — even if Jared Leto’s just doing Morbius

‘Tron: Ares’ review: Sci-sequel is fun — even if Jared Leto’s just doing Morbius

movie review TRON: ARES Running time: 119 minutes. Rated PG-13 (violence and action). In theaters Friday. “Tron” was groundbreaking back in 1982 for being one of the first movies to heavily rely on computerized special effects. Forty-three years later, “Tron: Ares” is groundbreaking for being the first “Tron” film with a discernible plot. Isn’t the … Read more

Paige Spiranac shares intimate look at ‘fun’ Eurotrip in new photos

Paige Spiranac shares intimate look at ‘fun’ Eurotrip in new photos

Paige Spiranac is taking a dreamy trip down memory lane. On Friday, the famed golf influencer gave fans an intimate look at a recent trip to Europe, which featured stops in France and Italy. “Had a fun trip recently, some of my favorite pictures,” Spiranac wrote in an Instagram Story before kicking off a photo … Read more

Dear Abby: My husband won’t stop making fun of me in public

Dear Abby: My husband won’t stop making fun of me in public

DEAR ABBY: I’ve been married for 49 years. Of course, we’ve had our ups and downs. My husband, “Sid,” said he was joking at the store the other day. When I talk, I gesture with my hands. A woman was coming down the aisle while I was talking, and Sid warned her, “Watch out! She’s … Read more

Emmy host Nate Bargatze won’t shy away from Christian faith on TV’s big night: ‘I want it to be a night that’s fun’

Emmy host Nate Bargatze won’t shy away from Christian faith on TV’s big night: ‘I want it to be a night that’s fun’

As Nate Bargatze gears up to take over one of television’s biggest nights, the comedian hopes to lean on what he knows best to make the Emmys a family-friendly night to remember.  In an exclusive interview with Fox News Digital ahead of Sunday’s 77th Primetime Emmy Awards, the comedian opened up about his hosting strategy, explained how his faith … Read more

Cher joins Cyndi Lauper for ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ in epic Hollywood Bowl surprise

Cher joins Cyndi Lauper for ‘Girls Just Want to Have Fun’ in epic Hollywood Bowl surprise

These girls know how to have fun. Cyndi Lauper celebrated the final show on her farewell tour Saturday with surprise appearances by other music icons, including her longtime pal Cher. The Goddess of Pop, 79, joined Lauper, 72, on stage at the Hollywood Bowl for an epic duet to “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” … Read more

Exclusive | Meat Loaf was ‘fun’ and ‘always loud’ on ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ set as late singer is remembered on film’s 50th anniversary

Exclusive | Meat Loaf was ‘fun’ and ‘always loud’ on ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ set as late singer is remembered on film’s 50th anniversary

Meat Loaf is still being remembered for his role in “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” 50 years after the musical comedy’s premiere. Richard O’Brien, who created “Rocky Horror” and starred as the hunchbacked handyman Riff Raff in the beloved cult classic, opened up about the film and Meat Loaf’s time on set while commemorating the … Read more

Dog days of summer: Take a paws and have fun at these pet-centric haps

Dog days of summer: Take a paws and have fun at these pet-centric haps

It’s time to treat your pup to some stellar canine-centric events. Sure, you could head to the local dog run for a great time (shout-out to Carl Schurz Park for revamping the large dogs’ playpen). But if your dog has been a very good boi, why not spoil him (or her) with one of these … Read more