May the force be with you. Mark Hamill is finally setting the record straight regarding recent rumors he “quit” the “Star Wars” franchise. The 73-year-old actor, who portrayed Luke Skywalker in six of the popular sci-fi films, opened up about his future in a galaxy far, far away during an episode of NBC News’ “Sunday TODAY with … Read more
ESPN is retaining its quarterback expert. Dan Orlovsky has agreed to terms on a deal to stay with ESPN, although a contract has yet to be signed, The Athletic reported Tuesday. The 41-year-old discussed joining CBS to be part of their Big Ten coverage, but opted against fully pursuing the opening since he wanted to … Read more
Doris Burke is receiving a lot of love this weekend. While at Oklahoma City’s Devon Park on Friday for the Women’s College World Series between Texas Tech and Texas, Richard Jefferson put out an endorsement for his broadcast partner. He joined the SEC Network pregame show dressed in a “My Favorite Broadcaster is Doris Burke” … Read more
Coming to the big screen near you: Adam Sandler and Derrick Henry (maybe). This week, Baltimore’s star running back revealed to Dan Patrick, a good friend of Sandler’s, that Sandler is his favorite actor and that he’d love to meet him one day. Patrick then upped the ante as he told Henry, who compiled 1,921 … Read more
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said it was “sad” to see Wednesday’s report from The Athletic speculating on Doris Burke’s future in ESPN’s top NBA broadcasting booth before the 2025 NBA Finals tipped off. Prior to Game 1 of the Pacers-Thunder series, Carlisle began his pregame availability Thursday with a tribute to Burke, who is … Read more
The power of — a doc. Michael J. Fox famously rocked out on guitar to Chuck Berry’s “Johnny B. Goode” in an iconic scene from “Back to the Future.” But now it’s more like “Johnny B. Gone”: The instrument Fox’s Marty McFly played at the Enchantment Under the Sea high school dance has been missing … Read more
Kate Middleton’s unshakable resilience and “ruthless” discipline are forging her path to become a future queen, a royal expert has said. The Princess of Wales, 43, is said to hold significant influence over the House of Windsor — and is already gearing up for her husband Prince William’s ascension to the throne. According to a … Read more
They’ve put the glitter in the gutter. Japan has officially cracked down on “kirakira” — meaning “shiny” or “glittery” — baby names, with a new law aimed at dimming the dazzle of outlandish monikers like Pikachu, Prince and, yes, Devil. Among the newly discouraged names? Jewel, Lovely, Kitty, Elsa, Prince, Naruto, Pikachu, Naiki (as in … Read more
Maverick might be flying back to the big screen much sooner than expected. Just days after Tom Cruise teased the future of the “Top Gun” franchise, Christopher McQuarrie appeared on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast to reveal that the next film is “already in the bag.” “I already know what it is. It wasn’t hard,” … Read more
Executing the “Mission: Impossible” stunts is risky business for an actor at any age. But 62-year-old Tom Cruise says he wants to keep pushing the limits until he’s in the triple digits. When asked Sunday at the New York premiere of “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” about a remark he made two years prior … Read more
A Long Island speech pathologist said a pioneering bio implant stopped her “horrific” rheumatoid arthritis in its tracks. Massapequa’s Dawn Steiner, 58, said even a simple handshake would mean agony — and after 15 years she retreated into a reclusive lifestyle. “My husband had to help me get dressed,” she told The Post. Massapequa speech … Read more
Pat McAfee said it “feels very interesting” that ESPN will “counter program” his daily simulcast with Rich Eisen’s show later this year. During Tuesday’s episode of “The Pat McAfee Show,” the former All-Pro punter reacted to the news of ESPN and Eisen joining forces to bring “The Rich Eisen Show” to Disney+ and ESPN+ for streaming … Read more
Hair haters want to pass on Future’s fresh cut. The Grammy-winning rapper, 41, best known for rocking a head full of long, luscious locks, raised eyebrows on fashion’s biggest night for debuting a spiky orange chop before touching down at the 2025 Met Gala. Fans first caught a glimpse of Future’s ill-received slay outside the … Read more
You’ll have to time travel in the DeLorean to relive “Back to the Future.” According to franchise screenwriter Bob Gale, there won’t be any more films following up the 1985 classic, the 1989 sequel “Back to the Future Part II” and 1990’s “Back to the Future Part III.” After the “Cobra Kai” finale featured an … Read more
The increasingly toxic struggle to control the popular Bryant Park Grill is leaving a bitter taste for hungry visitors to the iconic Midtown oasis. The nonprofit Bryant Park Corporation (BPC), which manages the park, is booting longtime Grill operator Ark Restaurants in favor of world-famed chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. But Ark owner Michael Weinstein says he … Read more
Charissa Thompson said she’s not leaving Fox anytime soon. During Thursday’s installment of her “Calm Down” podcast with Erin Andrews, the Fox Sports host addressed “fake headlines” that claimed she was fired and said her family was concerned for her. “This is a new segment I’m calling ‘Is This Headline Real?’,” Thompson, 42, quipped. “No, … Read more
If you want to know whether your marriage is heading for Splitsville, don’t check your partner’s phone — check their face. A one-sided mouth raise — that subtle smirk of superiority — might just be the number one red flag for divorce, according to renowned psychologist Dr. John Gottman, founder of the Gottman Institute and … 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
Is it the end of the world as we know it? The “Prophecy of the Popes,” a 900-year-old prescient manuscript, is believed by some to predict the next pontiff — and the end of the world. Pope Francis died following a stroke on Monday morning, which led to a coma and ultimately “irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse,’’ … Read more
Your child’s birthday could indicate a lot more than your star sign. A growing body of work is finding that a person’s date of conception or birth may impact the rest of their lives — from their weight to their chances of becoming a star athlete. The latest evidence? A recent study from the University of … Read more