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‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings says 2028 candidate who vows to prosecute Trump ‘regime’ ‘has my vote’

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‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings says 2028 candidate who vows to prosecute Trump ‘regime’ ‘has my vote’

“Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings appeared to take a swipe at President Donald Trump and his administration, saying he’d support a candidate who vows to prosecute the current “regime.” Jennings took to the liberal social media platform Bluesky Wednesday during a news cycle dominated by the ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis.  “The ‘prosecute the former regime at every level’ candidate has … Read more

Ken Burns on why the American Revolution is ‘the most important event in history after the birth of Christ’

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Ken Burns on why the American Revolution is ‘the most important event in history after the birth of Christ’

Documentary maker Ken Burns doesn’t think today’s polarized politics are anything new, especially for a country that, as he sees it, already had two civil wars — the American Revolution of 1776 and the 1861 war between the Union and Confederacy. “Every era thinks they’re Chicken Little, the sky is falling,” Burns said in an interview … Read more

Ken Rosenthal ‘surprised’ at angry cameraman video that exploded on social media

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Ken Rosenthal ‘surprised’ at angry cameraman video that exploded on social media

Ken Rosenthal is on an apology tour. The Fox Sports reporter, who knocked over a cameraman and appeared to stand over him angrily, said it was an accident with someone he has known for years. “I want to talk about what happened Saturday night when I accidentally bullied over Scott Paulus, the Brewers team photographer, … Read more

Ken Carson announces ‘The Lord of Chaos Tour,’ Barclays show. Get tickets

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Ken Carson announces ‘The Lord of Chaos Tour,’ Barclays show. Get tickets

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. Featured pricing is subject to change. “Chaos” is officially all the rage. Ken Carson — whose most recent album “More Chaos” hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings has ‘100% empathy’ for contestants’ show fails

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‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings has ‘100% empathy’ for contestants’ show fails

“Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings knows it’s not easy to compete on the show, having once been a contestant himself. On the opening night red carpet for the TCM Classic Film Festival, Jennings praised his predecessor, the late Alex Trebek, but noted “one difference” they have. “Alex was a perfect host, but if there’s one difference between … Read more

Massive, 150M-year-old Stegosaurus skeleton headed to NYC museum — thanks to billionaire Ken Griffin

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Massive, 150M-year-old Stegosaurus skeleton headed to NYC museum — thanks to billionaire Ken Griffin

A 150-million-year-old, $45 million Stegosaurus fossil known as Apex will make its debut at the American Museum of Natural History this weekend. It will be displayed among the museum’s dinosaur skeletons beginning on Sunday, Dec. 8, and will remain at the New York City location for the next four years. After that, a cast of Apex … Read more

Scandal-plagued Armie Hammer just made a wild, gory acting cameo — as ‘Kannibal Ken’

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Scandal-plagued Armie Hammer just made a wild, gory acting cameo — as ‘Kannibal Ken’

Armie Hammer isn’t holding back when it comes to his latest role. Nearly four years after the actor’s career was derailed by scandal due to allegations of sexual abuse and cannibalistic fantasies in 2021, Hammer, 38, is back in the spotlight. The “Death on the Nile” alum made a brief cameo in the music video for … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ contestant breaks silence over sexist clue that forced host Ken Jennings to apologize

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‘Jeopardy!’ contestant breaks silence over sexist clue that forced host Ken Jennings to apologize

A glasses-wearing “Jeopardy!” contestant broke her silence after a “sexist” clue came up during her episode. During an episode of the popular game show on Oct. 28, players had to complete the rhyming phrase “Men seldom make passes at…” for $400. Returning champion Will Wallace correctly answered “Girls who wear glasses” — but the situation … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ boss brushes off sexist clue backlash after host Ken Jennings’ apology

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‘Jeopardy!’ boss brushes off sexist clue backlash after host Ken Jennings’ apology

“Jeopardy!” producer Sarah Whitcomb Foss is speaking out about that controversial clue. On Monday’s episode of the “Inside Jeopardy!” podcast, Foss was joined by former champion Buzzy Cohen to discuss the moment on the game show last week that was deemed “sexist” by viewers. During the Oct. 28 episode, the players had to complete the … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings takes savage dig at rival Ryan Seacrest off-camera: report

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‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings takes savage dig at rival Ryan Seacrest off-camera: report

What is a game show host rivalry?  During a recent taping of “Jeopardy,” host Ken Jennings reportedly made a joke about his rival, newly minted “Wheel of Fortune” host Ryan Seacrest.  An insider told the US Sun, “After a recent taping, Ken asked the live audience if they enjoyed their time at the show, before … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ slammed for sexist clue — as host Ken Jennings apologizes to female contestant

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‘Jeopardy!’ slammed for sexist clue — as host Ken Jennings apologizes to female contestant

“What is … sexist?” Ken Jennings apologized for a “problematic” clue during Monday’s episode of “Jeopardy!” During the category “Complete the Rhyming Phrase,” the 50-year-old game show host gave the three contestants the phrase, “Men seldom make passes at…” Returning champion Will Wallace correctly answered, “Girls who wear glasses.” However, the situation became awkward because … Read more

Broadway’s Ken Page, star of ‘Cats’ and ‘The Wiz’, dead at 70

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Broadway’s Ken Page, star of ‘Cats’ and ‘The Wiz’, dead at 70

Ken Page, the formidable Broadway actor and voice of Oogie Boogie in the film “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” has died. He was 70.  Page’s rep, Lance Kirkland, told TMZ that he died “very peacefully” in his home in St. Louis Monday. “He was a beautiful, talented man who was larger than life. Ken was loved … Read more

Billionaire Ken Griffin a ‘significant part’ of USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino hire

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Billionaire Ken Griffin a ‘significant part’ of USMNT’s Mauricio Pochettino hire

The men’s U.S. Soccer team finally has a new coach, and the hire happened in a way that mimics coaching transactions in college football. Mauricio Pochettino was named the new head coach of the USMNT after months in which he was rumored as the frontrunner for the job. The press release announcing the hire included … Read more

Ken Jennings ‘has no intention’ to leave ‘Jeopardy!’ amid Colin Jost replacement rumors: ‘Won’t be made a scapegoat!’

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Ken Jennings ‘has no intention’ to leave ‘Jeopardy!’ amid Colin Jost replacement rumors: ‘Won’t be made a scapegoat!’

Ken Jennings does not want his job to be in jeopardy.  The game show wunderkind-turned-host, 50, is reportedly “desperate” to keep his emcee gig at “Jeopardy!” as he fends off criticism of his on-air performance and rumors that he’ll be replaced by “Saturday Night Live” star Colin Jost, 42, who was just announced as the … Read more

‘Barbie’ director Greta Gerwig weighs in on possible ‘Ken’ movie starring Ryan Gosling

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‘Barbie’ director Greta Gerwig weighs in on possible ‘Ken’ movie starring Ryan Gosling

Can you feel the Kenergy? Following the success of the 2023 film “Barbie,” Greta Gerwig recently played coy about the possibility of a Ken movie starring Ryan Gosling. During an interview on Sunday, “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi asked Gerwig if “there ever was a Ken Movie.” Gerwig stated she couldn’t comment on that but … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant reveals BTS secrets about host Ken Jennings — and strict show rules

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Exclusive | ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant reveals BTS secrets about host Ken Jennings — and strict show rules

Anna Paone fulfilled a lifelong dream when she appeared as a contestant on the July 9 episode of “Jeopardy!” The 33-year-old stay-at-home mom from Sunnyside, New York, ended the night as the runner-up to Isaac Hirsch, a customer support team lead from Burbank, California. “The show was so kind and accommodating to us,” she told … Read more

Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces she’s pregnant, expecting first child with Ken Urker

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard announces she’s pregnant, expecting first child with Ken Urker

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is pregnant! The 32-year-old announced she is expecting her first child with boyfriend Ken Urker, 31, on Tuesday. Blanchard shared the special news on Instagram and in a YouTube video titled “I’m Pregnant, My Journey So Far.” Gypsy Rose Blanchard is pregnant. Gypsy Rose Blanchard announced her pregnancy on July 9. YouTube … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings addresses ‘very harsh ruling’ that caused major backlash

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‘Jeopardy!’ host Ken Jennings addresses ‘very harsh ruling’ that caused major backlash

At least he’s owning it. “Jeopardy!” host Ken Jennings acknowledged he made a “very harsh ruling” that infuriated viewers during last Wednesday’s episode. Jennings, 50, didn’t accept contestant Kelly Proulx’s guess that was only one letter off. Ken Jennings on “Jeopardy!” ABC The answer to the $2,000 clue was Bridalveil Fall — but Proulx guessed “Bridalveil … Read more

Ken Jennings’ ‘Jeopardy!’ ruling blasted by fans: ‘That was positively disgusting’

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Ken Jennings’ ‘Jeopardy!’ ruling blasted by fans: ‘That was positively disgusting’

He’s a game show host loathed by fans today.  Who is Ken Jennings? On Wednesday night’s episode of “Jeopardy!” on ABC, Jennings and the trivia program’s unseen judges made a call that infuriated some viewers who vented their frustrations on social media.  One blasted the move as “disgusting.” A Reddit user called host Ken Jennings’ … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ fans outraged over mispronounced answer — that Ken Jennings accepted: ‘Soured the whole game’

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‘Jeopardy!’ fans outraged over mispronounced answer — that Ken Jennings accepted: ‘Soured the whole game’

“Jeopardy!” fans are having a debate of their own. Some viewers were outraged after a contestant mispronounced a word but it was accepted as a correct answer on Monday’s episode. Matt Brooks, a healthcare IT analyst from Virginia, was at the center of the controversy. Matt Brooks on “Jeopardy!” ABC He was winning against Zoe … Read more