Drunken John Lennon once threatened female partygoer with a knife: ‘I’ll show you violence!’

Drunken John Lennon once threatened female partygoer with a knife: ‘I’ll show you violence!’

Jack Douglas, John Lennon’s producer and pal, is recalling the late musician’s unconventional party trick. Douglas, 80, reflected on attending a gathering alongside Lennon and American social activist, Abbie Hoffman, in New York City in the early 1970s. “They were talking in his apartment. ‘Off the pig.’ They were talking about violence, and he was … Read more

Elton John reveals what would make Trump one of the ‘greatest presidents’ in history

Elton John reveals what would make Trump one of the ‘greatest presidents’ in history

Singer Elton John said in an interview last week that if President Donald Trump managed to end AIDS, he would be “one of the greatest presidents” of all time. The “Tiny Dancer” spoke with Variety on Tuesday about his namesake AIDS Foundation and the support he has received from Republican lawmakers such as Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., in the … Read more

John Legend reveals how he negotiated with porn producer to secure rights to stage name

John Legend reveals how he negotiated with porn producer to secure rights to stage name

A legendary story. During the first episode of Amazon Studios’ new series “Words+Music,” John Legend recalled how he made a deal with porn producer Johnny Legend to go by his iconic stage name. The 46-year-old singer was born John Stephens, but he decided to become John Legend while he and Kanye West were working with spoken-word … Read more

Elton John reveals why he isn’t ‘giving up hope’ after ‘devastating’ loss of sight in right eye

Elton John reveals why he isn’t ‘giving up hope’ after ‘devastating’ loss of sight in right eye

He’s still standin’ after all this time. Elton John has revealed why he isn’t “giving up hope” after completely losing sight in his right eye from a serious infection last year. “It’s been devastating,” John, 78, told Variety in a cover story published Tuesday. “Because I lost my right eye and my left eye’s not … Read more

John Eimen, child actor in ‘Leave It to Beaver’ and ‘The Twilight Zone,’ dead at 76

John Eimen, child actor in ‘Leave It to Beaver’ and ‘The Twilight Zone,’ dead at 76

John Eimen, the former child actor who starred in “Leave It to Beaver,” “The Twilight Zone,” and “McKeever and the Colonel,” has died. He was 76. Eimen died Friday of prostate cancer at his home in Mukilteo, Washington, his family confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter. He learned of his cancer diagnosis in September, the family … Read more

Jerry O’Connell and John Stamos unite for shocking selfie after years-long feud over Rebecca Romijn

Jerry O’Connell and John Stamos unite for shocking selfie after years-long feud over Rebecca Romijn

Smile if you’re done fighting. Jerry O’Connell and John Stamos put an end to their years-long feud with a shocking Instagram selfie at Howie Mandel’s 62nd birthday party on Saturday. O’Connell — who is married to Stamos’ ex-wife, Rebecca Romijn — snapped a photo with the “Full House” alum, 62, and his wife, Caitlin McHugh … Read more

Paul McCartney recalls final phone call with John Lennon before his ‘horrific’ murder

Paul McCartney recalls final phone call with John Lennon before his ‘horrific’ murder

Paul McCartney will never forget the moment he learned John Lennon was murdered. “It was just too crazy,” McCartney, 83, wrote in his new oral history book, “Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run,” about finding out from his manager “early in the morning” on Dec. 8, 1980 that his former Beatles bandmate was gunned … Read more

Jim Belushi reveals what it was really like to watch his brother John get into ‘Blues Brothers’ role

Jim Belushi  reveals what it was really like to watch his brother John get into ‘Blues Brothers’ role

He’s comin’ to ya on a dusty road. Jim Belushi recently revealed his favorite moment from his early career in Hollywood – and it involves his late brother, John Belushi, in one of his most memorable roles. John became one of comedy’s breakout talents as part of the very first “Saturday Night Live” cast in … Read more

John Flaherty out at YES Network after 20 years in Yankees TV shakeup

John Flaherty out at YES Network after 20 years in Yankees TV shakeup

Gone in a Flash. Former Yankees catcher John Flaherty revealed Wednesday that his 20-year run with YES Network has come to an end as he was not offered a new contract. “So I was informed yesterday that I will not be offered a contract from YES for next season! I am very grateful for my … Read more

Andy Cohen reveals he got ‘so physical’ with John Mayer during drunken night out

Andy Cohen reveals he got ‘so physical’ with John Mayer during drunken night out

Andy Cohen is spilling the tea about his friendship with John Mayer. The Bravo boss, 57, appeared on Alex Cooper’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast Wednesday and gave insight into a typical night out with the “Your Body Is a Wonderland” singer, 48. “It is us going to dinner. We always sit on the same side … Read more

Exclusive | Blindsided John Corbett reacts to ‘And Just Like That’ cancellation — and reveals his true feelings about Carrie and Aidan

Exclusive | Blindsided John Corbett reacts to ‘And Just Like That’ cancellation — and reveals his true feelings about Carrie and Aidan

John Corbett was blindsided by “And Just Like That” being canceled. “I was as shocked as anybody that the show ended because when I finished my work on it, there was two or three episodes left to go that I didn’t get the scripts for them,” Corbett, who played Carrie’s beau Aidan Shaw in “Sex … Read more

‘Chicago P.D.’ star Patrick John Flueger takes sudden leave of absence due to personal reasons — and scripts are being altered

‘Chicago P.D.’ star Patrick John Flueger takes sudden leave of absence due to personal reasons — and scripts are being altered

Adam Ruzek is exiting the Intelligence Unit — for now. “Chicago P.D.” star Patrick John Flueger is taking a sudden leave of absence from the NBC procedural police drama to deal with a personal matter, Deadline reports. Flueger, 41, has starred on the NBC series since its debut in 2014. According to the outlet, his … Read more

John Stamos fires back when asked if he would leave wife Caitlin McHugh for Lori Loughlin after Mossimo Giannulli split

John Stamos fires back when asked if he would leave wife Caitlin McHugh for Lori Loughlin after Mossimo Giannulli split

Have mercy! John Stamos has set the record straight regarding whether he would leave his wife, Caitlin McHugh, for Lori Loughlin amid the fellow “Full House” alum’s separation from Mossimo Giannulli. The surprising incident unfolded during the episode of Ben Soffer and Josh Peck’s “Good Guys” podcast released Monday, shortly after Stamos opened up about … Read more

John Stamos blasts Lori Loughlin’s ‘a – – hole’ husband Mossimo Giannulli — and blames him for college scandal

John Stamos blasts Lori Loughlin’s ‘a – – hole’ husband Mossimo Giannulli — and blames him for college scandal

Uncle Jesse still has Aunt Becky’s back. John Stamos is defending former “Full House” co-star Lori Loughlin amid her separation from Mossimo Giannulli after the estranged couple’s 2019 college admissions bribery scandal. “40 years I’ve known her,” Stamos, 62, said of Loughlin, 61, during a new episode of the “Good Guys” podcast released on Monday. … Read more

When it comes to MLB broadcasts, less of John Smoltz would be more

When it comes to MLB broadcasts, less of John Smoltz would be more

Enough! Enough! Enough! I know I’ve been down this path so often I’ve worn it to a highway, but in the fading light of sweet mercy, enough! How can Fox possibly be so detached from a major sport, an expensive deal and the best interests of its audience, advertisers and mental health advocates, than to … Read more

Exclusive | Why ‘Severance’ star Michael Chernus was ‘hesitant’ to play serial killer John Wayne Gacy

Exclusive | Why ‘Severance’ star Michael Chernus was ‘hesitant’ to play serial killer John Wayne Gacy

Rickon isn’t clowning around.  Michael Chernus, best known for playing the goofy Rickon on “Severance,” takes a darker turn in the serial killer show, “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy.”  Premiering Oct. 16 on Peacock, the show dramatizes the serial killer’s reign of terror and highlights his victim’s stories. Gabriel Luna (“The Last of Us”) … Read more

John Candy’s kids reflect on his legacy — and why ‘I Like Me’ doc is the ‘perfect supplement’ to his life’s work

John Candy’s kids reflect on his legacy — and why ‘I Like Me’ doc is the ‘perfect supplement’ to his life’s work

Fans remember him as Del Griffith or Uncle Buck, but John Candy’s children remember him simply as dad. Decades after his death, Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan say they see their father’s films in a whole new light – and the documentary “John Candy: I Like Me” is helping them do it. The film blends … Read more

John Candy’s kids on teaming with Ryan Reynolds, Colin Hanks for new ‘I Like Me’ doc — and their dad’s famous friends

John Candy’s kids on teaming with Ryan Reynolds, Colin Hanks for new ‘I Like Me’ doc — and their dad’s famous friends

John Candy’s kids are keeping the laughs alive, and they’re not doing it alone. More than 30 years after their father’s passing, Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan have teamed up with Ryan Reynolds and Colin Hanks for “John Candy: I Like Me,” a heartfelt new documentary honoring the late comedian’s legacy. The poster for “John … Read more

Moody Blues singer John Lodge dead at 82 ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’

Moody Blues singer John Lodge dead at 82 ‘suddenly and unexpectedly’

Moody Blues singer and bassist John Lodge has died at 82.  On Friday, his family shared the news in a statement on the musician’s official Facebook page.  They didn’t reveal a cause of death, but they said he died “suddenly and unexpectedly.” The statement said, “It is with the deepest sadness that we have to … Read more

How to watch new ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ documentary for free

How to watch new ‘John Candy: I Like Me’ documentary for free

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. A new documentary about the life and career of beloved actor John Candy is now streaming. “John Candy: I Like Me,” which had its premiere at the 2025 Toronto International … Read more