When it came to stepping up to the plate as Bridgerton’s leading man in the long-awaited new season, Luke Thompson had help on offer from his predecessor – but was determined to forge his own path, even if it meant risking “a few mistakes” along the way. Season two star Jonathan Bailey – AKA Anthony … Read more
Fátima Bosch, who was berated by a beauty contest executive and led a walkout of supermodels, was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday. The 25-year-old Miss Mexico was named the 74th winner of the prestigious pageant, beating out first runner-up Miss Thailand Praveenar Singh. Venezuela’s Stephany Abasali, Ahtisa Manalo of the Philippines and the Ivory … Read more
Chronic kidney disease has been named the ninth leading cause of global death. Record numbers of men and women are currently estimated to have reduced kidney function, according to new research following a study published in the journal The Lancet. Researchers at NYU Langone Health, the University of Glasgow, and the Institute for Health Metrics … Read more
Diane Keaton faced an “unexpected” health crisis in the final months of her life. “She declined very suddenly, which was heartbreaking for everyone who loved her,” a friend of the Oscar-winning actress told People following Keaton’s death on Saturday at age 79. “It was so unexpected,” the friend added, “especially for someone with such strength and … Read more
This time last year, Christine Sherrill was teaching fifth graders American history in Kenosha, Wis. Now she’s making Broadway history. The 54-year-old actress and teacher is playing Donna in “Mamma Mia!” at the Winter Garden Theatre. When she got the news she’d landed the role, she had just finished teaching a unit on the American … Read more
A young cancer patient who died after refusing chemotherapy in favor of five coffee enemas a day was “adversely influenced” by her conspiracy theorist mother, a UK coroner said Thursday. Paloma Shemirani, who was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma in 2023, eschewed conventional treatment for the “alternative” healing path overseen by her mother, Kate Shemirani, a controversial health … Read more
Jane Fonda accosts Robert Redford, who died Tuesday at age 89, in a scene from “Barefoot in the Park.” With flattery. “You’re always dressed right, you always look right, you always say the right thing,” she runs down in the 1967 comedy. “You’re very nearly perfect.” Robert Redford starred opposite Jane Fonda in “Barefoot in the Park.” … Read more
With a career spanning more than four decades, Bruce Willis has left a lasting mark on Hollywood. From his early TV days to becoming one of the most iconic action movie stars, Willis’ unforgettable performances in movies such as “Die Hard,” “Pulp Fiction,” and “The Sixth Sense” have captivated audiences through every era of his … Read more
This woman is living a real-life version of the beloved Nancy Meyers flick, “The Holiday.” With the wildly high prices of travel accommodations these days, 27-year-old Sara Holt came up with a clever way to avoid paying a hefty hotel bill on a recent foreign trip, according to Jam Press. “Traveling is expensive but a … Read more
A federal prosecutor in Washington has contacted The New England Journal of Medicine, considered the world’s most prestigious medical journal, with questions that suggested without evidence that it was biased against certain views and influenced by external pressures. Dr. Eric Rubin, the editor in chief of N.E.J.M., described the letter as “vaguely threatening” in an … Read more
Masahiro Shinoda, a leading director of the postwar Japanese New Wave whose films, notably “Pale Flower” and “Double Suicide,” fused pictorial beauty and fetishistic violence, died on March 25. He was 94. His production company, Hyogensha, said in a statement that the cause was pneumonia. It did not say where he died. In the 1960s … Read more
Romance is dead to George Clooney. The Oscar actor revealed in his new interview with “60 Minutes” that he’s moved on from a certain movie genre. “Look, I’m 63 years old. I’m not trying to compete with 25-year-old leading men. That’s not my job,” Clooney said. “I’m not doing romantic films anymore.” George Clooney in … Read more
Alcoholic drinks should carry a label warning consumers about their cancer risks, the US Surgeon General said in an advisory on Friday, noting that their consumption increases the risk of developing breast, colon, liver and other cancers. US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy also called for the guidelines on alcohol consumption limits to be reassessed so … Read more
Gen Z is turning into Gen Ozempic. A new survey reveals that many young Americans are planning to turn to weight loss medications, such as Ozempic and Wegovy, to help achieve their goals. More than a quarter of Americans are considering these drugs as part of their weight loss strategy, according to Tebra, a digital … Read more
Doug Gottlieb is bringing back an old-school style of coaching. The dual Wisconsin-Green Bay men’s basketball head coach and sports radio host benched Anthony Roy, a senior guard who is leading the country in scoring with 28 points per game this season, for Saturday’s 83-61 loss to Cleveland State. In his postgame press conference, Gottlieb … Read more
They were the “Anti-Hero” in their “Love Story.” Some men married to Taylor Swift fans cannot deal with their wives’ unwavering love for the pop star — and it can lead to blow-up fights, tears — and ultimately divorce — as the scorned Swifties feel empowered by the pop star’s break-up anthems. Kristin Collins, 41, … Read more
Ah, the holidays: a time for love, joy and … divorce lawyers on speed dial. Yes, my friends, ’tis the season to be jolly — until it’s not. While everyone else is unwrapping presents, some couples are unwrapping their marriage contracts, ready to split faster than you can say, “New Year, new me.” Seriously. For … Read more
Theater review DEATH BECOMES HER Two hours and 30 minutes, with one intermission. At the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W. 46th Street. There is a miracle elixir in the campy musical “Death Becomes Her,” which opened Thursday night at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre. I don’t mean the nuclear-pink liquid that offers eternal youth in exchange for becoming … Read more
Another day, another study linking Ozempic to major health benefits. Published Wednesday in JAMA Psychiatry, the study found that patients diagnosed with alcohol use disorder (AUD) who were given a GLP-1 drug were less likely to be hospitalized for alcohol-related issues. In fact, they found it to work even better than the current most-effective drug for … Read more
Ten months after Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura accused him of rape and physical abuse, the rap mogul found himself standing before a Manhattan federal judge Tuesday facing sweeping charges of sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Here’s how Combs, 54, ended up being held without bail on the indictment detailing nearly two decades of depravity: … Read more