Jim Abrahams, the writer-director who helped create comedy classics such as “Airplane!,” the “Naked Gun” movies, and the TV series “Police Squad!” has died. He was 80. Abrahams passed away of natural causes on Tuesday at his home in Santa Monica, Calif., his son Joseph Abrahams told the Hollywood Reporter. Together with his boyhood friends … Read more
Legends never die. UFC fighter Jim Miller used his victory speech at Madison Square Garden to call attention to the pet-political cause of P’Nut the Squirrel. Miller extended his own record for most wins ever in the UFC to 27 on Saturday night — but the New Jersey native had other things on his mind … Read more
Jim Carrey’s sister Rita has died, according to her husband of 16 years, Alex. Alex posted the sad news to Facebook on Friday, writing that the radio personality passed away on Thursday. “It is with heavy heart and my deepest sadness, surrounded by her family and friends Rita passed away peacefully and quietly on November … Read more
The new Broadway revival of “Our Town,” which opened Thursday night at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, puts all its chips on “Our.” Theater review OUR TOWN One hour and 45 minutes, with no intermission. At the Ethel Barrymore Theatre, 243 W 47th Street. Its cast is more diverse than any production of Thornton Wilder’s classic … Read more
Bill Belichick drew the ire of Colts owner Jim Irsay. Belichick was in his customary role as a guest on the first half of “ManningCast,” ESPN’s simulcast of “Monday Night Football” with Peyton and Eli Manning, as the Chiefs were facing the Saints. Peyton gave Belichick a golden opportunity to revisit the old Colts-Patriots rivalry … Read more
Jim Nantz’s public backing of Travis Kelce during the Chiefs tight end’s slow start didn’t go unnoticed. When Travis and older brother Jason Kelce recapped Kansas City’s 17-10 win over the Chargers on the latest episode of their “New Heights” podcast, the retired Eagles center shouted out CBS’ play-by-play caller, who told talking heads to … Read more
Colin Farrell pulls off his biggest chameleon act yet, disappearing beneath makeup and prosthetics to look unrecognizable in HBO’s “The Penguin.” “It wasn’t limiting, it was so the opposite,” Farrell, 48, exclusively told The Post. “It was such a liberating experience, to be so submerged beneath all that stuff. I felt like I had full … Read more
Orioles broadcaster Kevin Brown will never live down the viral clip that got him suspended from broadcasting Orioles games in 2023. Brown, who was taken off air by Orioles ownership in a public relations nightmare for the team shortly after he pointed out that Baltimore had won just three games in Tropicana Field from 2020-22, … Read more
I don’t need to tell you that Jim Henson’s work is ubiquitous and beloved, foundational to childhood across several generations of “Sesame Street” watchers and stretching far beyond. It’s so important to us that when one of his creations, Elmo, “asked” an innocuous question about people’s mental state on social media this winter, the responses … Read more
It all ended with a big bang. “The Big Bang Theory’s” spinoff prequel series, “Young Sheldon,” has ended on CBS after seven seasons. Spoilers ahead for the “Young Sheldon” series finale. In Wednesday night’s series finale, Sheldon (Iain Armitage) agreed to get baptized to please his mother, Mary (Zoe Perry), despite his atheism. He also … Read more
He thinks the rumors are dumb. Every so often, there’s scuttlebutt about a third “Dumb and Dumber” movie on the horizon – but, Jeff Daniels told The Post it’s not in the works. “I’ve heard nothing,” Daniels, 69, told The Post while promoting his Prime Video show “American Rust: Broken Justice,” now in its second season, … Read more
Jim Nantz called his final men’s basketball national championship game last season. Now, he gets to experience the madness as a fan. Nantz was in the stands for Sunday night’s thriller between No. 1 seed Houston, his alma mater, and No. 9 seed Texas A&M. Jim Nantz was on hand to witness Houston’s thrilling 100-95 … Read more
Jim Boeheim apparently didn’t develop any respect for NC State during his ACC days. The Syracuse coach absolutely buried the Wolfpack during the first round of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday afternoon when asked to analyze a player’s celebration. “I don’t know why anybody that’s got the recent history of these guys are celebrating — … Read more
Jim Beard, a solo artist and touring keyboardist for Steely Dan, has died. He was 63. Beard’s rep told The Post in a statement that Beard died March 2 in a hospital in New York City surrounded by loved ones from complications due to a sudden illness. “It is with great sadness that we announce … Read more
There is zero discussion about Taylor Swift before CBS’ NFL broadcasts, according to lead play-by-play announcer Jim Nantz. CBS is broadcasting Super Bowl 2024 on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the reigning champion Kansas City Chiefs will take on the San Francisco 49ers — and all eyes will be on the big … Read more
When CBS signed Tony Romo to a 10-year contract for a total value of $180 million in late February, 2020, it changed the NFL broadcasting industry forever. The business sense around the Romo deal for CBS were the forthcoming negotiations for new network TV contracts with the NFL. CBS was being challenged for Romo’s services. … Read more
Jim Gaffigan made a risky joke during Sunday night’s Golden Globes. While he was onstage introducing the Best Performance in a Stand-Up Comedy on Television category, the comedian, 57, said, “This is so exciting for me. The Golden Globes, I mean, I can’t even believe I’m in the entertainment industry. I can’t, you know, it’s … Read more
He’s almost 62 — but he’s still sexy. Jim Carrey rocked a new long hairdo Wednesday as he dined with a bevy of famous friends ahead of his birthday. “The Grinch” star, who turns 62 on Jan. 17, was photographed leaving San Vicente Bungalows restaurant in West Hollywood with Jimmy Kimmel, Adam Sandler, Seth Green, … Read more
Tony Romo had a string of viral moments during the Thanksgiving broadcast of the Dallas Cowboys hosting the Washington Commanders, and he had another on Sunday during the Philadelphia Eagles game against the Buffalo Bills. In a passing breath, Romo had audiences laughing and cringing when he expressed what he thought of fellow broadcaster Jin … Read more
Much like Kimberley A. Martin’s bio on X says, “Why is it so hard to type an extra ‘E’?” The ESPN personality illustrated that sentiment to Jim Irsay on Wednesday after the Colts owner fired off a series of messages on X, in which he not only threatened to sue “First Take” over commentary made … Read more