Bridget’s got your back. Next time you’re traveling out of Terminal B in New York’s LaGuardia Airport, you might encounter the facility’s new “concierge” — in the form of a life-size AI hologram. LaGuardia Airport’s Terminal B has introduced Bridget, a fully interactive AI hologram “concierge.” Courtesy of Laguardia Gateway Partners Located near Terminal B’s … Read more
The Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province has caused 88 deaths and over 300 suspected cases, with at least six Americans exposed to the highly contagious disease. One of these US patients is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports. Global alarm has been building since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern … Read more
JetBlue and United Airlines are officially taking their airline romance to cruising altitude, and frequent fliers are about to cash in. The two carriers announced on Thursday that they’re rolling out reciprocal loyalty perks as part of their buzzy “Blue Sky” partnership, meaning elite travelers on either airline can now score upgrades and priority treatment … Read more
When Halle Berry arrived at the London premiere of her new film “Crime 101” in January, red carpet watchers praised the 59-year-old Oscar winner’s bejeweled skirt and plunging V-neck bodysuit, worn with a striking silver pendant. But few noted the stunning vintage sparkler she had on her ring finger. It wasn’t until Berry appeared on … Read more
Former Pro Bowler Marcellus Wiley denied new allegations that he sexually abused four women, claiming he has evidence to contradict their “alleged misrepresentations.” “For every one of them, I either saw, communicated through email, text, phone, was invited by these individuals after these dates to engage, to be intimate or all the above, after the … Read more
Bill Belichick is officially a WAG. The UNC football coach had the title — shorthand for wives and girlfriends — bestowed upon him by Jordon Hudson after he cheered on her Cheer Extreme Code Black team at the Cheerleading Worlds in Florida. “Roses [up] for Bill the WAG 💍🌹🌹🌹👌🏻,” Hudson captioned a picture of the … Read more
Another business in California’s wine country is shuttering operations, one of many closures sweeping through the Napa Valley area as the wine industry faces pressure. Petaluma-based Barber Cellars announced recently that it’s closing its downtown tasting room and cheese shop on June 5, citing “the financial struggles and headwinds of the current wine and tourism … Read more
The legendary $20 Vegas steak dinner is long dead — and now, the “All-You-Can-Eat” dream is on life support. The buffet at the MGM Grand Las Vegas — a staple of cheap, all-you-can-eat indulgence since the early ’90s — will permanently close on May 31, marking the latest casualty in the slow death of budget-friendly Las … Read more
It’s last call at a beloved bar at one of Downtown Santa Monica’s best-known corners — the latest high-profile fatality in an ongoing apocalypse turning the commercial core of the upscale beachside burg into a graveyard of empty storefronts. The Misfit Bar and Restaurant, a softly-lit gastropub inside the city’s historic Clock Tower building, will … Read more
From movies to mandarin chicken. A crumbling piece of the old Hollywood story could soon get a very Trader Joe’s twist, after the cult-favorite grocer officially filed plans to transform LA’s long-abandoned Fox Venice Theater. The likely transformation of the once-glamorous 1950s movie palace into yet another branch of the buzzy chain has sparked both … Read more
A couple have sparked outrage among locals after they were filmed having sex on a remote beach in Thailand. French tourists Halan, 24, and Nadia, 24, were arrested after footage of the pair naked on the sand in Phuket went viral over the weekend. In the footage, the pair can be seen fully stripped down … Read more
ESPN Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale shared that “some abnormalities” were found after a series of routine scans last week. Vitale, who announced he was cancer free last May after battling the disease four separate times in three years, shared a health update through ESPN public relations exec Josh Krulewitz on Wednesday, explaining that … Read more
Delta Air Lines is the latest airline to increase their checked bag fees. Passengers on domestic flights and select short-haul international routes will now pay $45 for their first checked bag and $55 for the second — a $10 increase. The cost of checking a third bad will increase from $150 to $200. The price … Read more
You’ve eaten pop-up ice cream and you shop at pop-up schmatta shops. But are you ready for pop-up sushi rolls? I was curious, if not altogether ready, when I read 1,001 viral posts about Suka Sushi, located at 63 Lexington Avenue near East 25th Street. The tiny storefront with no seats is meant to be fun, and … Read more
Dave Portnoy has weighed in on Tiger Woods’ latest car crash. Following Woods’ arrest Friday on a DUI charge, Portnoy went scorched earth on the famous golfer during Monday’s edition of his “Wake Up Barstool” show on FS1. He suggested Woods should hire someone to drive him around to prevent Woods from seriously injuring or … Read more
Rachel Zegler has put her foot in her mouth again. In a new profile for Harper’s Bazaar UK, the 24-year-old “Snow White” star reveals the cold, hard truth about Latinas in Hollywood: They didn’t exist before her. In a video for Harper’s Bazaar UK, actress Rachel Zegler ridiculously claimed that there wasn’t much Latina representation … Read more
Demand for reservations for Or’esh (450 W. Broadway, Soho) — the latest restaurant from the scenester-magnet Catch Group — is as intense as the flames on the custom-made charcoal grill in the kitchen. Live-fire cooking is rarer in New York than it should be, and it took O’resh owner Eugene Remm and chef Nadav Greenberg nearly a year to … Read more
movie review THE BRIDE ZERO STARS. Running time: 127 minutes. Rated R (strong/bloody violent content, sexual content/nudity and language). In theaters March 6. Leave her at the altar! She is “The Bride!,” one of the absolute worst movies I have had the displeasure of watching in this job. It’s a struck-by-lightning shocker to see a … Read more
Say what? Get your notebooks ready because a new Gen Z slang word is circulating — and it sounds oddly familiar but is not a compliment, by any means. “Choppelganger,” the latest term being thrown around by today’s kids, is not to be confused with “doppelganger.” While the latter refers to someone who looks exactly … Read more
The changes sweeping through WFAN have claimed the jobs of two longtime staples. Erica Herskowitz and Rich Ackerman, 20/20 “sports flash” update anchors who had been with the station for nearly three decades, each announced their departures in recent days. “After 29 years, this is my final update on WFAN. I just want to thank … Read more