Jeri Weil has revealed the truth behind why her “Leave It to Beaver” character abruptly left the beloved show 65 years ago. Weil, who portrayed Beaver Cleaver’s (Jerry Mathers) nemesis Judy Hensler on the classic sitcom from 1957 to 1960, opened up about the role and her abrupt exit during a recent episode of John … Read more
EXCLUSIVE – Judge Judith Sheindlin helps recreate some of the most controversial court cases in American history in her new show, “Justice on Trial.” The show, which was over 10 years in the making and finally premiered on Prime Video last Monday, revisits eight of the most monumental court cases in American memory — allowing the viewer … Read more
Juan Soto’s former manager sure found an interesting way to put the outfielder’s mega-deal in perspective. Soto agreed to the largest contract in pro sports history at $765 million over 15 years with the Mets on Sunday. It left the baseball world trying to wrap its heads around a deal of that magnitude as the 26-year-old … Read more
Direct a Christmas pageant? Judy Greer “would never do that.” But it’s a different story on screen. Greer brings the mayhem in director Dallas Jenkins’ “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” where self-depracating Grace tries to wrangle disobedient kids to put on a community show for the holiday season. “I don’t even think I met them … Read more
When Lady Gaga arrived on the pop scene16 years ago, it seemed as if she was going to “Just Dance.” But, while she can still keep up her platform heels, the 38-year-old superstar has done so much more than that — as both a singer and an actress. Gaga’s new surprise album “Harlequin” — which … Read more
From the hospital to the police station. “Scrubs” actress Judy Reyes co-stars in the new drama “High Potential,” premiering Tuesday, Sept. 17 on ABC (10 p.m. ET). “The show was really funny and interesting to me; the whole idea of this mother of three who’s got this ridiculously high IQ, but is too smart for … Read more
It’s a deal that could provide a license to kill. British actress Judy Dench, who plays “M” in several titles of the “James Bond” franchise, raspy-voiced actor Awkwafina and baritone comedian Keegan-Michael Key could make big bucks in artificial intelligence deals with Meta Platforms. Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is offering millions … Read more
Judy Blume was in the hot seat. It was 1984 and the author of bestselling children’s books including “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.,” “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” and “Blubber” was invited to appear on CNN’s “Crossfire,” a news entertainment show co-hosted by liberal journalist Tom Braden and conservative political commentator Pat Buchanan. As the guest, Blume sat between them, smiling … Read more
Judy Belushi-Pisano, an actor, producer and the widow of legendary funnyman John Belushi, has died at age 73, according to family members. Her death was announced Saturday on Belushi’s social media pages. “There was no one like her,” the Pisano and Belushi families said in a statement. “Judy made everyone feel loved. She was nonjudgmental, … Read more
Fred Otash was determined to get Judy Garland to the other side of the rainbow. The claim was made in a new biography about Tinseltown’s most notorious private detective, “The Fixer: Moguls, Mobsters, Movie Stars and Marilyn.” It delves into shocking revelations from his never-before-seen investigative files. For the book, co-author Manfred Westphal was given … Read more
Judge Judith Sheindlin has found the beauty in being fit for more than just swinging her gavel. “I have a responsibility to keep the vessel in shape and looking good,” the Daytime Emmy winner told The Post of her twice-daily exercise regimen. Both in and out of the courtroom, the 81-year-old legal luminary is a … Read more
The verdict is in. Judge Judy Sheindlin and her husband, Jerry Sheindlin, have kept their 46-year marriage alive by doing two simple things. “You don’t spend 24 hours together,” Judy, 81, recently told E! News. “Because that’s deadly.” The courtroom TV star also stressed that partners should make sure that their partners still find them … Read more
“Laugh-In” creator George Schlatter’s new memoir, “Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy,” recounts his legendary show business career encompassing music, nightclubs — and, most notably, television. “I keep saying this is my first book — and next year I’m going to read another one,” Schlatter joked to The Post in a wide-ranging interview about “Still … Read more
Judy Farrell, known for her role as Nurse Able in the TV show “M*A*S*H,” has died following a stroke. She was 84. Farrell’s son, Michael, told TMZ that his mom passed away Sunday in the hospital nine days after suffering a stroke. Mike and Judy Farrell married in 1963 and divorced in 1983.Sygma via Getty … Read more
Before freestyle — the dance music born out of New York’s Latin community in the 1980s — even had a name, an underage Lisa Velez (before she became Lisa Lisa) remembers sneaking into the storied Fun House club in Chelsea, just to feel the beat. “I remember my brother used to always go and hang … Read more
Judge Judy Sheindlin has a casting suggestion if a biopic is ever made about her life. The television courtroom judge says although she’d prefer not to have a film made about her life — and one has not been confirmed — if she had to choose someone to play her, it would be Reese Witherspoon. “We’re … Read more
Living next to Judge Judy wasn’t all “Peaches” for Justin Bieber. TV’s Judy Sheindlin, now 80, reminisced in an interview with “Access Hollywood” about what it was like to be neighbors with then-19-year-old Bieber back in 2014. “He’s scared to death of me,” Sheindlin said. “There was a period of time before he grew up … Read more
“Judy Justice” is back for Season 2 — with law clerk Sarah Rose as a newly minted lawyer after passing the bar. Rose, 25, is, as fans know, the granddaughter of “Judy Justice” creator/host Judy Sheindlin. She added a jolt to the show’s first season on Amazon Freevee along with stenographer Whitney Kumar and bailiff … Read more
Judy Tenuta, the eclectic comedienne known as “The Love Goddess” and “Aphrodite of the Accordion” to her legions of fans, has died. She was 72. Tenuta died Thursday at her home Studio City after a battle with stage 4 ovarian cancer, publicist Harlan Boll announced. During her first solo stand-up performance, Tenuta shocked audiences by … Read more