movie review THE ODYSSEY Running time: 173 minutes. Rated R (violence and some language). In theaters. It’s hard to fathom going bigger than Batman and the father of the atomic bomb. But we are mere mortals and not that Zeus of directors, Christopher Nolan, the man whose ambitions grow more gargantuan with every movie. His … Read more
Singer Este Haim said she, sister Alana Haim and Taylor Swift were surprised by the mass attention their matching blue and orange shirts received at Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 10. During a Tuesday interview with Variety, Este shared the behind the scenes of their “magical” night on Celebrity Row at Madison … Read more
Leviosa! The City of Perris is casting a spell on Southern California this summer with the launch of Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure at the Southern California Railway Museum. The immersive train experience, inspired by the beloved “Harry Potter” film and book franchise, will take riders aboard a real moving train for a one-of-a-kind … Read more
Once a vision of tomorrow — now a project of today. A crumbling NYC architectural marvel that notably doubled as an alien spaceship in the 1997 movie “Men in Black” is finally getting its comeback — with a $50 million glow-up fit for a Hollywood reboot. The New York State Pavilion — the soaring, space-age … Read more
Londoner Marie Draxler had always dreamed of the perfect day in New York City — not as a tourist, but as someone who actually lived there. So when the adventurous Brit found herself strolling through Bushwick, grabbing breakfast in Williamsburg and striking up heartfelt conversations with colorful Washington Square Park habitués, it felt surreal — … Read more
They couldn’t wait to hear, “You may now kiss the bride.” Best friends turned newlyweds held out on having their first kiss until their wedding day — that took place earlier this month — and they don’t regret it one bit. The Texas couple made a personal decision to wait for marriage to do anything … Read more
Kevin Costner’s ex-wife, Christine Baumgartner, is a bride again. Baumgartner, 51, got married to financier Josh Connor, who used to be friends with the “Yellowstone” star. The couple tied the knot on Saturday at the Santa Ynez Ranch, a private vineyard in Santa Barbara, California, according to People. Christine Baumgartner and Kevin Costner attend The … Read more
Dame Joan Collins had one of her proudest moments as a mom over the weekend. The English actress, 92, got to walk her only son, Alexander Newley, down the aisle at his wedding to Sheela Raman in Salzburg, Austria. The newlyweds shared an Instagram with footage from their big day, including of Collins walking arm-in-arm … Read more
Camp Walden’s finest are back! Fast forward 27 years, “The Parent Trap’s” Elaine Hendrix and Lindsay Lohan are reuniting on-screen — this time, in another body-swapping twist. Lohan, 39, returns as Anna Coleman in “Freakier Friday,” the sequel to the 2003 Disney hit “Freaky Friday.” Jamie Lee Curtis and Chad Michael Murray also reprise their … Read more
A bride skied down the aisle in her wedding dress and tied the knot 8,000ft up a snowy mountain. Jess and Ladis Hoefkens, both 36, got married on March 28, at the top of Mont Brévant, in Chamonix, France, in an intimate ceremony with just 20 guests – in their formalwear with guests in skiwear. … Read more
Lisa Frank’s son Hunter Green says growing up around the iconic artist “was not a colorful, magical time.” In interviews for Amazon MGM Studios’ new docuseries “Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story,” Green revealed that he’s been estranged from his famous mom for years. The 29-year-old, who is the oldest of Frank’s two sons, … Read more
Saks Fifth Avenue may have gone dark on its traditional lavish holiday light show this year, but these Manhattan hotels have gone into sparkle overdrive to brighten the festive season. By mid-November, the spectacular Christmas tree and holiday wreaths were fully installed at the Park Terrace Hotel (18 W. 40th St.) and toasted with champagne. … Read more
They really are taking the midnight train going anywhere. Detroit has been touted by Travel + Leisure as a top destination for 2025 — no doubt raising eyebrows on a list that also plugged other non-traditional tourism spots like Sacramento and Uzbekistan. “It really is a magical time in Detroit right now, and we hope … Read more
Ron Ely, the actor best known for his role on the TV series “Tarzan” has died. He was 86. The star passed away on Sept. 29 at the home of one of his daughters in the vicinity of Santa Barbara, Calif., according to The New York Times. Ely’s daughter, Kirsten, first announced the news on … Read more
More than four in five parents are working to make the back-to-school season “magical” for their elementary school kids, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents with children aged 6-12 found 86% are trying to bring the “magic” back to school and, for many, their goal is getting their child excited about returning … Read more
Meet the happiest nannies on earth. Disney-bound parents overwhelmed by the idea of a family park visit are increasingly turning to companies like Once Upon a Nanny and Nanny Land, which offer up the services of a nanny and a Disney tour guide all in one. With businesses booming for both companies, according to TODAY.com, … Read more
It’s a love story like no other with the world captivated in the “magical connection” between two people from opposite sides of the world. Jordan Hauenschild, who lives Australia’s Queensland, had no idea she would end up in the Amazon jungle to meet her real-life Tarzan — Indigenous Ecuadorean man Pitiuruk. The 26-year-old was randomly … Read more
Seasoned diver Jules Casey assumed the enormous octopus was merely curious about her when he stretched out a long tentacle and wrapped it around her hand. But when he began swimming away, leading her alongside him, she was the one who was intrigued. Where were they going? “He would swim a little way, then stop … Read more
Taylor Swift got lost in the Super Bowl 2024 glory, especially while watching boyfriend Travis Kelce taking in his third title in the last five seasons. “You are so magical,” Swift said to Kelce on a hot mic, according to TMZ, while the two embraced on the field after the Chiefs 25-22 victory over the … Read more
Gwyneth Paltrow was just one of many stars to speak out about Matthew Perry following the “Friends” alum’s death at age 54 on Saturday. The Oscar winner shared an emotional tribute for the late star via Instagram on Sunday. “I met Matthew Perry in 1993 at the Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts. We were both … Read more