Comic book artist and patron saint of Cleveland Harvey Pekar maintained, “Comics are words and pictures. You can do anything with words and pictures.” The potential of that sacred combination and the history of DC Comics began nearly a century ago. In 1934 an enterprising Capricorn (aren’t they all) and pulp writer by the name … Read more
Vanessa Kirby and Joaquin Phoenix are acting out on the set of “Napoleon.” Ridley Scott’s epic biopic, set to be released this November, follows Phoenix as the infamous military general charting a swift and brutal rise to power. The narrative focuses on Napoleon Bonaparte’s hot-and-cold relationship with his first wife, Joséphine de Beauharnais (Kirby), and … Read more
When Steve Miller first sang about being a “midnight toker” 50 years ago on “The Joker” — his No. 1 single with his namesake band — it was decades before marijuana would become legal anywhere. “Ooh, hush hush — that was, like, secret talk in 1973,” Miller, 79, told The Post with a laugh. “Nudge … 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. On Dec. 31, 2020, Joe Gatto surprised the world and announced he was leaving the popular prank series ‘Impractical Jokers’ to spend more time with his family. Now, … Read more
Bad to the bone and made for the screen, give me a complicated villain over a one note hero any old day but especially on April 29, National Villain Day. Interestingly, and etymologically, the word villain translates to common villager and comes from the Medieval belief, held by the aristocracy, (and let’s be real those … Read more
We’re seeing double. Lady Gaga was spotted singing and dancing this weekend in the Bronx on the iconic steps made even more infamous by co-star Joaquin Phoenix in his first “Joker” film. The “Poker Face” singer, Oscar winner Phoenix and “Joker: Folie à Deux” director Todd Phillps were caught on location with the former two … Read more
Lady Gaga played a love game at the 2023 Oscars when she gave her “Joker: Folie à Deux” co-star Brendan Gleeson an on-the-mouth smooch on the champagne-colored carpet. The “A Star Is Born” actress, 36, raised eyebrows after sharing a hug and kiss with the Oscar-nominated “The Banshees of Inisherin” star, 67, just before the … Read more
Lady Gaga definitely knows how to make everyone gag. And she did just that during a raw, stripped-to-the-bone Oscar performance of her nominated “Top Gun: Maverick” tune “Hold My Hand” that was a last-minute surprise. Dressed in a black T-shirt and ripped jeans and makeup free, she wrung every bit of emotion out of the … Read more
Urine trouble for even asking, according to sources. “Joker” sequel production bosses are under fire after allegedly denying extras access to the bathroom while on set, among other issues. Sources told TMZ that extras for “Joker: Folie à Deux” had been forced to work non-stop for two hours sans bathroom or water breaks during production at … Read more
They almost became the “Imprisoned Jokers.” While filming Season 10 of “Impractical Jokers” in a Gramercy parking garage, Brian “Q” Quinn and guest star Post Malone almost got driven to jail. The two posed as parking attendants at Little Man Parking on E. 22nd Street, which was in on the joke. But the customers were … Read more
The latest chapter in the Joker’s nefarious story arc may be the DC Comics arch villain’s most unusual yet: He becomes pregnant. In the latest issue of DC Comics’ series, “The Joker: The Man Who Stopped Laughing,” Batman’s nemesis actually carries and gives birth to a child. If that sounds strange, that’s the way the graphic … Read more
This is no laughing matter. The director of the upcoming film “Joker: Folie à Deux” revealed a first look at Joaquin Phoenix’s return as Arthur Fleck Saturday through an Instagram post. “Day 1. Our boy. #joker,” wrote Phillips in a simple caption of Phoenix having a shave. Not much is known about the upcoming film since … Read more