Heartbreaking moment sex abuse survivor begs Calif. Dems to change elder parole law

Heartbreaking moment sex abuse survivor begs Calif. Dems to change elder parole law

A sexual abuse victim gave heart-wrenching testimony to state lawmakers, begging them at a committee hearing to fix what she called “a terrible law” by California Democrats that lets elderly criminals qualify for early parole hearing. Lawmakers are facing public outrage after the law paved way for approving the release of serial child rapist David … Read more

Jude Law and Andrew Garfield look nearly unrecognizable as Siegfried and Roy for new show

Jude Law and Andrew Garfield look nearly unrecognizable as Siegfried and Roy for new show

It’s the eye of the tiger.  The first photo has emerged of Jude Law and Andrew Garfield in their costumes as Siegfried and Roy for their upcoming AppleTV+ series “Wild Things.”  Law, 53, could be seen in a platinum blonde mullet and aviators. He will play Siegfried Fischbacher. Garfield, 42, had long hair, a soul … Read more

NBC pulls ‘Law & Order: SVU’ episode featuring Timothy Busfield after child sex abuse charges

NBC pulls ‘Law & Order: SVU’ episode featuring Timothy Busfield after child sex abuse charges

A “Law & Order: SVU” episode featuring Timothy Busfield will no longer air following the actor’s child sex abuse charges. NBC has pulled the episode, titled “Corrosive” from its originally scheduled airtime on Thursday, Jan. 15, according to Variety. Instead, the following episode, “Fidelis ad mortem,” will now be bumped up by one week and … Read more

What is ‘thirdhand smoke’? The lesser-known cigarette threat — as world-first law goes into effect in California

What is ‘thirdhand smoke’? The lesser-known cigarette threat — as world-first law goes into effect in California

Starting today, California is taking a stand against thirdhand smoke. While most people are well aware of the health threat of secondhand smoke — what you inhale from someone smoking a cigarette nearby — “thirdhand smoke” is much less discussed. But it may actually be more toxic. It can certainly have a very real effect … Read more

Florida state officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing ‘concerning health risks’

Florida state officials move to ban paper straws at restaurants, citing ‘concerning health risks’

A bill introduced in Florida takes aim at paper drinking straws and stirrers at food businesses and restaurants.  Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, introduced Dec. 26 — to limit what cities and counties can do to regulate drinking straws and stirrers. “Many businesses and communities in this … Read more

Taste of California tortillas may change forever as extra ingredient forced in by new law

Taste of California tortillas may change forever as extra ingredient forced in by new law

Tortillas sold in California will soon change forever in hopes that a new ingredient will boost infant health. Beginning New Year’s Day, most tortillas and corn masa products sold in the state will be required to contain folic acid, a vitamin that’s vital to baby health. In 1998, the US required manufacturers to fortify some … Read more

Ice-T reveals real reason for his reduced screen time on ‘Law & Order: SVU’

Ice-T reveals real reason for his reduced screen time on ‘Law & Order: SVU’

He’s chilling. Ice-T revealed the real reason behind his reduced screen time on Season 27 of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” during an interview with TMZ published Monday. “It’s just basically business,” he told the outlet. “They brought Kelli [Giddish] back. At the end of the day, they couldn’t keep both of us on … Read more

No age limit or medical checks on children seeking gender switch under proposed new law

No age limit or medical checks on children seeking gender switch under proposed new law

The new LGBTIQ+ Equality Strategy 2026–2030 is stirring controversy by proposing that kids can legally pick their gender at any age — no doctors, no red tape. Under the draft plan, age thresholds for gender recognition would vanish, and the need for therapeutic assessments could be outlawed.  The Commission’s proposal promises to “support the development … Read more

Vegan ‘meats’ must be labeled with less ‘meaty’ names under new law: ‘This is a cultural war’

Vegan ‘meats’ must be labeled with less ‘meaty’ names under new law: ‘This is a cultural war’

The European Union could soon ban “vegan sausage rolls” — in favor of plant-based “tubes.” Meat-free products in Northern Ireland will have to be renamed if the EU votes in favor of banning plant-based food from being sold with “meaty terms.” The amendment would restrict the use of seven “meaty” terms, including “steak,” “escalope,” “sausage,” … Read more

Why Mariska Hargitay ‘almost got fired’ from ‘Law & Order: SVU’

Why Mariska Hargitay ‘almost got fired’ from ‘Law & Order: SVU’

The verdict came in — and this hair style was a no go. After more than 25 years of portraying the iconic Olivia Benson on “Law & Order: SVU,” Mariska Hargitay revealed that she was nearly axed from the series in Season 3. The actress, 61, came to work with a pixie cut that the producers … Read more

Exclusive | How Jude Law and Jason Bateman’s ‘Black Rabbit’ captured NYC nightlife – and what celeb crashed the set

Exclusive | How Jude Law and Jason Bateman’s ‘Black Rabbit’ captured NYC nightlife – and what celeb crashed the set

It’s an empire state of mind.  Netflix drama “Black Rabbit,” starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman, is set in the world of New York City dining, and unlike shows that use cheaper cities and sets as stand-ins, it was filmed on location.  Creators Zach Baylin and Kate Susman – who are also a married couple … Read more

Jude Law has surprising reaction to ‘The Holiday’ remake

Jude Law has surprising reaction to ‘The Holiday’ remake

Call it a permanent vacation. Jude Law has revealed if he will make a cameo in the upcoming “The Holiday” remake, nearly 20 years after starring in the original 2006 movie as countryside widower Graham Simpkins. “I’m playing the grandfather,” Law, 52, joked during Wednesday’s episode of the “Today” show. “No, I’m not. I’m really … Read more

Jude Law debuts portrayal of Vladimir Putin in new movie at Venice Film Festival

Jude Law debuts portrayal of Vladimir Putin in new movie at Venice Film Festival

Jude Law transforms into Vladimir Putin for Olivier Assayas’ “The Wizard of the Kremlin,” which had its world premiere Sunday at the Venice Film Festival. Law said earlier he didn’t enter the project naively, and that he also does not fear repercussions for his portrayal. “I felt safe in the hands of Olivier,” Law said. “This is a story … Read more

Illinois parents, policy experts concerned over new school mental health screening law

Illinois parents, policy experts concerned over new school mental health screening law

A new Illinois law mandating annual mental health screenings for students in the third through 12th grades is drawing concern from parents and policy experts, who say the measure, and the way it could be implemented, raises more questions than it answers. “What does that [screening] entail?” asked Cata Truss, a Chicago mother, grandmother, and former educator.  … Read more

Exclusive | Choreographer turned the ‘Law & Order’ theme into a viral dance craze — and even star Mariska Hargitay was shimmying to it

Exclusive | Choreographer turned the ‘Law & Order’ theme into a viral dance craze — and even star Mariska Hargitay was shimmying to it

Choreographer Stephon Vann never thought his dance moves set to the iconic “Law & Order: SVU” theme would go viral. But they unexpectedly caught the attention of just the right people — series stars Mariska Hargitay and Kelli Giddish, who enthusiastically mimicked his dance team’s moves in their own recent viral clip. “I was jumping … Read more

‘Law & Order’ star Christopher Meloni says he’s ‘f—ing trying’ to get Stabler to hook up with Benson

‘Law & Order’ star Christopher Meloni says he’s ‘f—ing trying’ to get Stabler to hook up with Benson

The verdict is in: Christopher Meloni knows what the fans want. The “Law & Order: Organized Crime” star, 64, revealed that he has been trying to get his character, Detective Elliot Stabler, to hook up with his former partner, Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay). Viewers have wanted these two to get together since they first … Read more

Jalen Brunson, wife support ‘Law & Order SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay at ‘My Mom Jayne’ movie premiere

Jalen Brunson, wife support ‘Law & Order SVU’ star Mariska Hargitay at ‘My Mom Jayne’ movie premiere

Jalen Brunson has returned the favor to courtside supporter Mariska Hargitay. The Knicks star attended the premiere of the “Law & Order: SVU” star’s directorial debut of her movie “My Mom Jayne” at the Tribeca Festival on Friday along with his wife, Ali, and father and Knicks assistant coach, Rick. Hargitay’s film includes archival footage and … Read more

Flight attendant reveals three items they’re required by law to travel with — and one passengers should always bring

Flight attendant reveals three items they’re required by law to travel with — and one passengers should always bring

Don’t leave home without them. A long-time flight attendant has revealed a secret packing list for all cabin crew — with three items they’re required by international aviation law to carry on board for safety reasons. Skye Taylor, 50, spent 16 years in the air with Virgin Atlantic — and now she’s spilling key details on … Read more

Kim Kardashian graduates law school after 6 years in surprise backyard commencement ceremony

Kim Kardashian graduates law school after 6 years in surprise backyard commencement ceremony

The verdict is in. Kim Kardashian officially graduated from law school and celebrated her six-year educational journey in a backyard commencement ceremony in Beverly Hills, the reality star revealed Wednesday. The Skims founder, 44, shared a series of Instagram stories that captured her mentors praising her for completing the four-year legal apprenticeship during the surprise … Read more

How Stephen A. Smith’s ‘Law & Order’ character got savagely killed off

How Stephen A. Smith’s ‘Law & Order’ character got savagely killed off

He’s ready for his close up.  ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith continued his acting career with an appearance on the Thursday episode of “Law & Order” – as a murder victim.  “It was crazy to say the least,” Smith told The Post in a May 6 interview, ahead of the episode airing.  “I mean, from … Read more