If Stan Lee was the “old guard” titan of the comics industry, then Mark Millar is the new real deal. The Scottish writer/producer, 53, has written prolifically for DC and Marvel comics — including storylines that inspired the “Avengers,” “Captain America: Civil War” and “Logan” movies — and has also penned his own comics that … Read more
The average single parent says they’d need a minimum of $332,705 in savings in order to feel at ease about raising their child. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 single parents, split evenly between moms and dads, which found the average respondent thinks about their child’s financial future five times per day. Four in … Read more
I called out my employers because they were engaged in some very suspicious behavior with a compliance law that the auditor had overlooked. When I challenged, this auditor told my manager. Two days later I was let go, after refusing to sign an attestation which would have been fraud. How do I address this when … Read more
Lights, camera, action! Meghan Markle may soon make an onscreen comeback with some high hopes after diving into talks with some “big-name directors and producers,” according to a report. The Duchess of Sussex, whose first uncredited acting role in “Married… with Children” recently resurfaced on social media, is reportedly looking to continue building her acting … Read more
Skip Bayless is having a party and some of his best friends are invited. The bombastic host of FS1’s “Undisputed” tweeted Tuesday confirmation of the new faces joining his show. And yes, he really did send it in all caps: “RICHARD SHERMAN! KEYSHAWN JOHNSON! MICHAEL IRVIN! NEW DREAM TEAM ON THE NEW UNDISPUTED. NEW LIL … Read more
King Charles is serious about shoring up the success of the royal family. The monarch, 74, is set to host a summit to map out the future of the Firm at Balmoral Castle in the coming weeks, the Mirror reports. Charles plans to chisel out specific roles for his son and heir Prince William, as … Read more
Sometime this fall, a first-of-its-kind train will depart Southern Florida for a “magical” destination 236 miles north. Known as the Brightline, this privately-built, for-profit rail company will soon cut the ribbon on a 170-mile extension connecting the likes of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach with Orlando International Airport. Just beyond are many of … Read more
Delightful and delicious? No — it’s DeLorean. “Back To The Future: The Musical,” which opened Thursday night on Broadway, doesn’t have much going for it in the way of tuneful songs, show-stopping dances or enthralling storytelling. But it does have a star vehicle. Theater review Two and a half hours, with one intermission. At the … Read more
Cue a world in which a couple’s breakup coincides with the dissolution of their favorite band, there’s friction/jealousy over a workplace promotion and someone is reassessing their life after turning 25 — and is deflated by its seeming lack of motivation. They’re just like us — if we were beings that resemble blue light bulbs … Read more
Andrew Marchand and John Ourand discussed the Pac-12 media deal on this week’s podcast. Host Andrew Marchand broke all the news about ESPN’s new NBA booth next season and on this week’s podcast he explains why ESPN let go of Mark Jackson and Jeff Van Gundy. Host John Ourand broke news this week of NASCAR … Read more
His clothes take him back in time. Hugh Coles, who plays George McFly in Broadway’s “Back to the Future,” owns a vintage shop in his native England and said about 85% of his closet is filled with used clothing. “I made a conscious choice that I won’t buy anything new. All the clothes you need already … Read more
In this week’s Marchand & Ourand Sports Media Podcast, Mike Tirico joins the show one year before the start of the Summer Olympics in Paris. Tirico talks about his preparation for hosting those games with NBC and his role in covering geopolitical stories during the games. Mike Tirico joined Andrew Marchand and John Ourand on … Read more
The Cavinder Twins stole the spotlight at WWE “Smackdown” on Friday night. Haley and Hanna Cavinder — the former University of Miami basketball players, who signed NIL deals with the WWE in 2021 — were special guests at the show in Orlando, where the crowd went wild when the sisters were introduced on the broadcast. … Read more
In this week’s “Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast,” Bank of America securities analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich joins hosts Andrew Marchand and John Ourand to discuss ESPN’s future. Reif Ehrlich dissects Bob Iger’s CNBC interview from last week when he spoke about looking for a strategic partner for ESPN. Jessica Reif Ehrlich joined Andrew Marchand … Read more
This takes “green living” to a whole new level. Researchers have found that microalgae — the gooey, green stuff that forms pond scum during the summer months — is good enough to eat. Experts have known for years that certain types of algae are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients. Kelp, a seaweed, … Read more
The Cavinder twins have received the Bellas’ blessing after signing a NIL deal with the WWE in December 2021. Haley and Hanna Cavinder — the TikTok stars who became top NIL earners while playing basketball at the University of Miami — united with Nikki and Brie Garcia in a video they posted to the social media platform on … Read more
Vanna White, 66, is holding her cards — or, should we say, letters — close to her chest. On Saturday, the legendary “Wheel of Fortune” letter-turner hopped aboard TMZ’s Celebrity Bus Tour as she was grabbing ice cream with her son, Nikko, 29, in Beverly Hills. And, while she put on a smile for fans, … Read more
Future can’t stop focusing on the past. The rapper appears to diss Russell Wilson in his song “Turn Yo Clic Up,” which was released on Friday in collaboration with Quavo. “I got it out the field, f–k Russell,” Future says in the lyric. This isn’t the first time Future has come after Wilson, as the … Read more
Get plugged in on the latest in sports media Sign up for Andrew Marchand’s Sports Clicker, a weekly Sports+ exclusive. Andrew Marchand is off this week, so New York Post media reporter Ryan Glasspiegel is pinch-hitting. Andrew will return to his regular spot in the Sports+ lineup next Monday. As we barrel toward football season, … Read more
Remember those old-fashion Lincoln Logs children once played with back before they became glued to their tablets? Today, creative design using wooden materials is no longer just for kids. Across the globe, wood-framed architecture is increasingly reaching new aesthetic and technical heights. The move is being fueled by developments in “mass timber” – factory engineered … Read more