“Gooooood morning, Vietnam!” The memorable greeting, immortalized by Robin Williams in the 1987 film of the same name, wasn’t a creation of Hollywood. It was inspired by the true story of DJ and Air Force Sgt. Adrian Cronauer, who hosted a morning radio show on the American Forces Vietnam Network (AFVN) in Saigon during the … Read more
Popular New Zealand fitness influencer and mother of five, Raechelle Chase, has died suddenly. The model’s oldest daughter Anna Chase confirmed her death in a touching statement, News.com.au reported. “She was supportive, kind-hearted and always had the best advice for us,” she wrote. “She was a wildly driven woman with ambition and has inspired millions … Read more
Getting a phone call from a serial killer is the kind of thing most people would find unsettling. For Jana Monroe, it was just another day at work. It was the early 1990s and Monroe, who had been an FBI agent for just over five years — and was the only woman in the FBI’s … Read more
A Florida alligator who went viral for missing most of her upper jaw got a fitting country-song inspired name. The critter was given the moniker “Jawlene,” after the Dolly Parton song “Jolene,” after a public call on social media. The animal was discovered earlier this month in Seminole County and taken in by Gatorland, a theme … Read more
Cedric the Entertainer looked no further than his own grandfather to inspire his first novel. “Flipping Boxcars,” out Sept. 12 (Amistad/HarperCollins), tells the story of Floyd “Babe” Boyce, a bootlegger in Caruthersville, Mo. (Cedric’s hometown), and unfolds over July 4th weekend in 1948. “Babe is my [maternal] grandfather and these would be stories that I … Read more
Barbie nose best. New Yorker Alexandria Linton never much cared for the picture-perfect, pink-loving plaything. Growing up in the early 2000s, when high-tech toys and high-speed computer games were de la mode, the plastic icon just didn’t appeal to her. But when Linton, now 25, got elective plastic surgery in March, she went for the human version … Read more
Actress Aldís Amah Hamilton can thank a police officer — and a pair of handcuffs — for the inspiration behind “Black Sands,” the Icelandic crime noir series premiering July 20 on Viaplay. “There is an Icelandic detective [Ragnar Jónsson] that has been on the force for 30-something years and he had this idea [for ‘Black … Read more
When “Sound of Freedom” — an indie movie based on the heroic true story of a federal agent turned international pedophile hunter — debuted in theaters July 4, it beat the big-budget likes of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.” But the cinematic underdog hasn’t been hailed as a triumph in all corners. Instead, liberal … Read more
Fiona Davis writes gripping historical dramas set in New York City’s most glittering landmarks, from the Frick Collection to the Chelsea Hotel. But in 2021, 81-year-old Sandra Lachenauer contacted Davis through her website suggesting another location: Radio City Music Hall. “She said, ‘You know, I’m a former Rockette and if you want to know all … 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. Could there be a future for a world revolving around Swiftie fandom? Based on the durable staying power of Taylor Swift’s now international ‘Eras Tour,‘ we think we’re … Read more
Leonardo DiCaprio was an unlikely inspiration for Michael J. Fox when the ’80s icon made a decision to retire. The 61-year-old revealed that watching the Oscar winner, 48, in Quentin Tarantino’s 2019 film “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood” encouraged him to retire from acting. The “Back to the Future” alum was shooting the series … Read more
In “Dear Mama” — a five-part docuseries that premieres Friday on FX and streams on Hulu — two of Tupac Shakur’s cousins recount, in chilling detail, how they first heard the titular classic. They were hanging in an Atlanta hotel room with the late rap icon on Halloween 1993, just after Shakur shot two white … Read more
It’s not everyday that an exorcist pens a movie review, but last month a group of demon removers did just that. “Unreliable … splatter cinema,” the International Association of Exorcists declared of the new movie “The Pope’s Exorcist,” starring Russell Crowe, which hits theaters Friday. The 29-year-old Catholic organization added: “The end result is to … Read more
The devil might wear Prada — and it turns out your canine can, too. The high-fashion house’s stylish collection of animal accessories has wealthy pet owners pawing for more. The pricey range of products includes crystal studded collars and a doggy raincoat retailing for $795. “Inspired by the designs of the men’s and women’s collections, … Read more
There’s a strong personal thread connecting Dean Devlin both to the original “Star Trek” and to his new Syfy series, “The Ark” — his late mother, actress Pilar Seurat, who guest-starred in a 1967 episode of “Star Trek” on NBC. “She was in the ‘Wolf in the Fold’ episode and she plays a psychic princess … Read more
Connie Britton reunites with “Friday Night Lights” creator Jason Katims for the new Apple TV+ drama series “Dear Edward.” “You know, we go back,” Britton, 55, told The Post. “And ‘Friday Night Lights’ was such an important pivotal show for me [and] it set the bar really high in terms of what my values are … Read more
Nick Carter, 42, revealed Friday that he will be performing a song he wrote in honor of his late brother Aaron Carter at “The Songs for Tomorrow” benefit concert. The concert — hosted by Carter’s sister Angel Conrad and *NYSNC member Lance Bass — will raise awareness for mental health and was partly inspired by … Read more
Warning: This article contains spoilers from “The White Lotus” Season 2 finale. Jennifer Coolidge has revealed how her role as the fan-favorite Tanya McQuiod in “The White Lotus” was actually inspired by her own life. Tanya first appeared in Season 1 of the HBO series and returned in Season 2 married to Greg Hunt (Jon … Read more
Will this idea go the distance? Producer and director Joe Russo revealed Wednesday that the forthcoming live-action “Hercules” will push the boundaries of cinema, Variety has reported. “[‘Hercules is] a little bit more experimental in tone, a little bit more experimental in execution,” said Russo. “I think they’re excited to see what we can all … Read more
As autumn proves and Robert Frost reminds us, “Nothing Gold Can Stay.” In October, daylight wanes, fields empty and much of the Northern Hemisphere turns itself towards full blown memento mori. All of this death is not without ceremony, found most notably in Halloween, a holiday whose origins trace back to the Iron Age and … Read more