Peeta Mellark has spoken. Josh Hutcherson is shrugging off Quentin Tarantino’s claim that “The Hunger Games” franchise “ripped off” a Japanese book and film with a similar concept called “Battle Royale.” “There are similar themes, for sure,” Hutcherson, 33, told Variety in an interview published Wednesday. “But, you know, everyone borrows from everyone.” Josh Hutcherson … Read more
Glenn Close volunteered as tribute. On Thursday, audiences got their first look at the actress, 78, as Drusilla Sickle in “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping.” In the trailer, Close is unrecognizable with fake, bright white teeth, thin eyebrows and facial prosthetics. She also dons an orange bob, fake lashes, and bright red lipstick. … Read more
The countdown to this weekend looks dismal to Kelli Austin. Rather than looking forward to spending quality time with her children, the single mom of three is staring down the barrel of starvation. “I don’t know how I’m going to feed my kids tomorrow,” Austin, 38, an addiction recovery coach from Augusta, Maine, told The … Read more
If you’re hankering for a good deal at the supermarket, avoid food cravings. Aside from the rising prices of groceries in general, shopping on an empty stomach can ultimately increase your grocery bill. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that shopping while hungry is one main factor that can impact grocery habits. The findings revealed … Read more
Do we really have free will when it comes to eating? It’s a vexing question that is at the heart of why so many people find it so difficult to stick to a diet. To get answers, one neuroscientist, Harvey J. Grill of the University of Pennsylvania, turned to rats and asked what would happen … Read more
A disturbing trend dubbed “SkinnyTok” is racking up millions of views across TikTok, Instagram, Reddit and YouTube, pushing extreme weight loss tactics, restrictive eating, and toxic “discipline” as the path to happiness — or at least thinness. And it’s sending vulnerable users down a dangerous spiral, experts and survivors warn. “I know that if I … Read more
Not all zero-calorie sugar substitutes are as sweet as they might seem. New research suggests that sucralose — one of the most popular artificial sweeteners on the market — messes with a brain region responsible for controlling hunger, particularly in people with obesity. The finding raises new questions about whether sugar alternatives, used by around … Read more
Purée genius? If you’re looking to shed stubborn pounds in time for summer, you may go goo goo ga ga for this diet plan from Long Island registered dietitian, chef and nutritionist Nicolette Pace. She recommends eating like a baby. “A baby is the key to adult well-being,” Pace told The Post. “It’s remarkable that a baby without any life … Read more
He volunteers as tribute. Jeffrey Wright would consider returning to District 3 as Beetee Latier. In June, it was confirmed that a new “Hunger Games” prequel movie focusing on Haymitch Abernathy would debut in 2026. “I hadn’t heard anything about that,” the Oscar-nominated actor told The Post while promoting his new show, “The Agency.” The … Read more
Furious passengers are staging a hunger strike aboard a luxury cruise ship after an engine malfunction derailed their voyage to Antarctica. The SH Diana — a “boutique five-star “vessel that was only completed last year — was en route to the South Pole when the maritime mishap occurred earlier this week. Passengers paid between $8,882 … Read more
Working out hard may fast-track your weight loss goals — especially if you’re a woman. A small study from the University of Virginia found that vigorous exercise suppresses levels of the “hunger hormone” ghrelin in healthy adults more than a moderate workout. “We found that individuals felt ‘less hungry’ after high-intensity exercise compared to moderate-intensity … Read more
QUESTION: Hi Dr. Zac, I’m writing on behalf of my girlfriend who’s been absolutely intolerable to live with ever since she started going on a restrictive food diet to lose weight. She restricts her food intake and it really reflects in her personality. It seems everything I do sets her off, from my breathing to how … Read more
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are prepackaged items that contain lots of salt, refined sugars, cholesterol-spiking fats and other controversial lab-based ingredients. Diets high in UPFs have been linked to obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and even early death. Despite the known risks, UPFs can be a tough habit to kick. These items have been engineered for … Read more
NEW YORK — Inspired by an 18th century Scottish philosopher and the modern scourge of misinformation, Suzanne Collins is returning to the ravaged, post-apocalyptic land of Panem for a new “The Hunger Games” novel. Scholastic announced Thursday that “Sunrise on the Reaping,” the fifth volume of Collins’ blockbuster dystopian series, will be published March 18, 2025. The … Read more
He’s wanted, dead or alive. “Hunger Games” star Tom Blyth returns as one of history’s most notorious Wild West gunslingers in Season 2 of the MGM+ historical drama series, “Billy The Kid.” “I was worried when we were coming back, because we had a six month break. I was a little concerned that I would … Read more
He volunteers as tribute. Tom Blyth, 29, who starred as younger version of the villainous President Coriolanus Snow in “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes,” said that he’s game to return if the spin-off prequel movies continue. “I would love to,” he said, about the chance of reprising the role. “I love … Read more
Finger sniffin’ good? Kentucky Fried Chicken is dipping into the fragrance business, unveiling an already-sold out, charcoal and smoked wood-scented perfume. “We’ve all been there – that unmistakable aroma of a BBQ drifting through the air, tantalizing our senses and leaving us craving the taste of smoky goodness. But what if you could capture that … Read more
The munchies are real — even science says so. The concept of getting the munchies after indulging in cannabis has long been a thing, but people often wonder why it is that they get so hungry and feel the need to devour whatever food is in front of them after smoking weed. Luckily for inquiring … Read more
So long, London. Taylor Swift “liked” an unofficial ranking of her exes and current boyfriend, Travis Kelce — and the bottom list is brutal. The hilarious social media activity comes as Swift dropped her highly anticipated album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” Betches Media shared an Instagram carousel of images with a meme of “Dance Moms” … Read more
Residents in the Canary Islands are planning protests and strikes as they fight against overtourism. The Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago sitting in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of northwestern Africa, have been a hot spot for tourists for decades. But they have become overrun by tourism in recent years — pricing out locals … Read more