Weather has Napa winemakers walking fine line between spectacular vintage and rot with late harvest

Weather has Napa winemakers walking fine line between spectacular vintage and rot with late harvest

NAPA, Calif. – A historically stormy winter followed by a relatively cool spring and summer pushed Napa’s grape harvest well into fall leaving the fruit susceptible to autumn storms and chills, winemakers said that waiting game has so far paid off in terms of quantity and quality. John Anthony Truchard, founder and CEO of John … Read more

Meghan McCain bashes Seth Meyers years after ‘Late Night’ feud: ‘Go to hell forever’

Meghan McCain bashes Seth Meyers years after ‘Late Night’ feud: ‘Go to hell forever’

There’s no love lost between Meghan McCain and Seth Meyers. The former “The View” co-host, 38, had some choice words for Meyers on the second episode of her new podcast, “Meghan McCain Has Entered the Chat.” “Speaking of late-night stuff, I went on ‘Seth Meyers‘ and it was one of the worst experiences of my life, … Read more

Sylvester Stallone pays tribute to late ‘Rocky’ actor Burt Young

Sylvester Stallone pays tribute to late ‘Rocky’ actor Burt Young

Sylvester Stallone paid tribute to his co-star Burt Young late Wednesday evening after news of Young’s death broke. “To my Dear Friend, BURT YOUNG,” Stallone, 77, wrote on Instagram. “You were an incredible man and artist, I and the World will miss you very much…RIP.” His death was confirmed Wednesday by his daughter, Anne Morea … Read more

‘Murder, She Wrote’ co-star remembers the late Angela Lansbury on her birthday

‘Murder, She Wrote’ co-star remembers the late Angela Lansbury on her birthday

Angela Lansbury would have turned 98 on Oct. 16 — and her “Murder, She Wrote” co-star, Louis Herthum, shared some memories of working with the legendary stage, screen and TV star, who passed away Oct. 11, 2022. Lansbury garnered 12 consecutive Emmy nominations for her starring role in “Murder, She Wrote” as sleuthing mystery writer … Read more

Overdue book returned to NY library after 90 years — and only gets $5 late fee

Overdue book returned to NY library after 90 years — and only gets  late fee

They can close the book on this. An overdue book was recently returned to a suburban New York library nearly 90 years to the day it was checked out — and only incurred a surprisingly low $5 late fee. A copy of Joseph Conrad’s 1925 book “Youth and Two Other Stories” was returned to the … Read more

How the ‘Frasier’ revival honors late star John Mahoney

How the ‘Frasier’ revival honors late star John Mahoney

Kelsey Grammer’s Frasier Crane is finally back with his pretentious quips and drinking sherry wine in Boston. The Paramount+ revival of “Frasier” premiered Thursday — with one original character noticeably absent. The late John Mahoney — who portrayed Frasier’s retired police office father Martin Crane in the 1993 series — wasn’t sitting in his iconic … Read more

Barry Williams dedicates ‘DWTS’ dance to late ‘Brady Bunch’ mom Florence Henderson

Barry Williams dedicates ‘DWTS’ dance to late ‘Brady Bunch’ mom Florence Henderson

She’ll always be Carol Brady. Barry Williams dedicated his latest “Dancing With the Stars” performance to his late “Brady Bunch” TV mom, Florence Henderson. Williams, 69, revealed that Henderson encouraged him to join the ABC competition in the past. He’s now partnered with pro Peta Murgatroyd. The actor earned his first-ever 7 score by guest … Read more

‘The King of Queens’ cast pay tribute to the late Jerry Stiller in 25th anniversary special

‘The King of Queens’ cast pay tribute to the late Jerry Stiller in 25th anniversary special

“The King of Queens” cast, including stars Leah Remini and Kevin James, virtually reunited to celebrate the sitcom’s 25th anniversary, which included a special remembrance of the late Jerry Stiller. Stars including Gary Valentine, Victor Williams, and Patton Oswalt joined Remini and James for a table read and Q&A session in a video uploaded to Remini’s YouTube … Read more

Kellie Pickler’s late husband honored in private ceremony after suicide

Kellie Pickler’s late husband honored in private ceremony after suicide

Kellie Pickler’s late husband, Kyle Jacobs, was honored at a private ceremony at Franklin First UMC in Franklin, Tennessee, on Monday, months after his death. Jacobs died by suicide in February at age 49. The country singer reportedly did not take part in the service. “While this celebration was long in coming, it was necessary … Read more

I’m a flight attendant — why showing up late to the airport could benefit you

I’m a flight attendant — why showing up late to the airport could benefit you

These upgrade hacks with make your spirits soar. A former flight attendant has revealed the lesser-known tricks for securing a seat upgrade on a flight, which include the perfect day to travel and airport arrival time. Kamila Jakubjakova, who worked on Emirates flights for years, offered some questionable advice to the Sun, encouraging travelers to … Read more

Dick Van Dyke learns the ukulele: ‘It’s never too late to start something new’

Dick Van Dyke learns the ukulele: ‘It’s never too late to start something new’

This legendary entertainer is adding another talent to his already robust resume. Dick Van Dyke revealed Tuesday that he is learning to play the ukulele — at 97 years young. The “Mary Poppins” showman posted a video on Instagram showing himself and a friend as he embarks on his “first ukulele lesson” from instructor Melanie … Read more

Diane Sawyer lists 28-year Martha’s Vineyard home shared with late husband

Diane Sawyer lists 28-year Martha’s Vineyard home shared with late husband

Diane Sawyer is saying goodbye to her longtime Martha’s Vineyard estate she purchased back in 1995 with her late husband, film director, Mike Nichols. Known as the Chip Chop house, the veteran anchor told the Wall Street Journal she was parting ways with her beloved house because “the rhythms of summer have changed,” adding that … Read more

Brain fog and 200 other long-term COVID symptoms focus of new study: ‘A year or two late’

Brain fog and 200 other long-term COVID symptoms focus of new study: ‘A year or two late’

WASHINGTON — The National Institutes of Health is beginning a handful of studies to test possible treatments for long COVID, an anxiously awaited step in U.S. efforts against the mysterious condition that afflicts millions. Monday’s announcement from the NIH’s $1.15 billion RECOVER project comes amid frustration from patients who’ve struggled for months or even years with sometimes-disabling … Read more

Lady Gaga pays tribute to late friend Tony Bennett: ‘We had a very long and powerful goodbye’

Lady Gaga pays tribute to late friend Tony Bennett: ‘We had a very long and powerful goodbye’

Lady Gaga will always have a special place in her heart for her friend Tony Bennett. The “Rags to Riches” and “Fly Me to the Moon” singer died on July 21 at the age of 96, his publicist Sylvia Weiner confirmed. While no cause of death was immediately available, Bennett had been suffering from Alzheimer’s … Read more

Tony Bennett Day passes in Senate, will celebrate late icon on what would’ve been 97th birthday

Tony Bennett Day passes in Senate, will celebrate late icon on what would’ve been 97th birthday

Aug. 3 is now Tony Bennett Day in America. A resolution was unanimously passed in the Senate to honor the legendary singer, who died last week, on what would have been his 97th birthday. “You only come across a Tony Bennett once in a lifetime,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said of the longtime New Yorker on … Read more

Tony Bennett’s son and manager shares lesson his late father taught him

Tony Bennett’s son and manager shares lesson his late father taught him

Tony Bennett’s son and manager, D’Andrea “Danny” Bennett, is sharing the inspiring message his late father taught him. The legendary pop, jazz and big-band vocalist died Friday at the age of 96 following a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. “Tony, my father, imbued the essence of the American dream,” Danny, 69, told People on Monday. “He … Read more

Gen Z cries ‘time blindness’: Is being late a real medical condition?

Gen Z cries ‘time blindness’: Is being late a real medical condition?

Being chronically late isn’t just rude or inconvenient — it’s now considered a medical condition. A number of medical experts have labeled the condition “time blindness” and associated it with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder or other mental health issues. And while there are strategies and therapies that can help, a few people who say they have the … Read more

Michelle Yeoh pays tribute to late Disney star CoCo Lee: ‘Lost a bright star’

Michelle Yeoh pays tribute to late Disney star CoCo Lee: ‘Lost a bright star’

Actress Michelle Yeoh is paying tribute to the late Disney musician CoCo Lee, remembering her as a “bright star” with a “beautiful voice.” On Wednesday, Lee’s sister confirmed in a Facebook post that the “Mulan” singer had died at the age of 48 following a suicide attempt. “I am deeply saddened that we have lost … Read more

Kate Middleton reportedly follows this one fashion rule from the late Queen Elizabeth

Kate Middleton reportedly follows this one fashion rule from the late Queen Elizabeth

Looks like Kate Middleton has been taking some fashion notes! Middleton, 41, has been following the late Queen Elizabeth II’s “number one fashion rule” during her recent engagements, per The Mirror — and it’s a tip that appeared to be quite successful for the former monarch, who passed away last September at 96. Over the … Read more

Diana ‘wouldn’t have been good enough’ to Meghan if late princess were alive today: royal expert

Diana ‘wouldn’t have been good enough’ to Meghan if late princess were alive today: royal expert

Royal biographer Angela Levin has revealed what she thinks the relationship between Meghan Markle, 41, and Princess Diana might have been like today in a new interview. Last week, The Daily Express reported that the couple have reputedly discussed “ditching their Windsor surname” and adopting the late Princess’s last name, Spencer, in a bid for … Read more