‘Upscale’ Goop Kitchen just opened in NYC — did Gwyneth cook up a winner, or do customers just get burned?

‘Upscale’ Goop Kitchen just opened in NYC — did Gwyneth cook up a winner, or do customers just get burned?

New Yorkers have survived dollar slices, sad desk salads, and delivery drivers who treat “30 minutes” as a spiritual concept rather than a promise. But Gwyneth Paltrow now wants in on the game. Starting April 20, the Goop founder officially brought Goop Kitchen to New York City — a delivery-only, “clean eating” concept that promises … Read more

Opening statements in Harvey Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex crimes trial begin

Opening statements in Harvey Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex crimes trial begin

Maybe third time’s the charm? Opening statements in Harvey Weinstein’s third Manhattan sex crimes trial are set to begin Tuesday morning — as the disgraced former Miramax perv tries once more to shake off rape allegations from a former actress. The jury — comprised of seven men and five women — was finalized late Friday … Read more

Fallen-on-hard-times members club seeks new relevance with upcoming LA-area opening

Fallen-on-hard-times members club seeks new relevance with upcoming LA-area opening

Soho House is doubling down on the desert, but critics wonder if the brand is just chasing a mirage. The global member’s only club has officially announced the “Soho Desert House Palm Springs,” a seven-acre wellness retreat set in California’s Coachella Valley with sweeping views of the San Jacinto Mountains. The property will feature club … Read more

A-list actor’s nepo baby daughter unloads on ‘status-obsessed’ Hollywood in blistering new takedown

A-list actor’s nepo baby daughter unloads on ‘status-obsessed’ Hollywood in blistering new takedown

The daughter of Hollywood royalty is biting that hand that feeds her in a blistering new essay — leaving Tinseltown reaching for the popcorn. Lorraine Nicholson, the 36-year-old daughter of Oscar-winning legend Jack Nicholson, has ignited chatter and inspired more than a few eye-rolls in LA after penning a stunning takedown in W Magazine — where … Read more

Exclusive | How to survive in NYC on $50K or less, as cost of living soars ever higher

Exclusive | How to survive in NYC on K or less, as cost of living soars ever higher

In a city where rent devours your paycheck and a casual night out can cost as much as a utility bill, living on under $50,000 a year can feel less like a plan — and more like a dare. But for many young New Yorkers, it’s not just possible — it’s reality. Across the five … Read more

Mystery of NJ neighborhood with ‘crazy high percentage’ of people with cancer — including 28 on one street

Mystery of NJ neighborhood with ‘crazy high percentage’ of people with cancer — including 28 on one street

When one former Keyport, NJ, resident started keeping tabs of all the cancer diagnoses on and around his childhood street, the numbers were “freaking snowballing.” In recent interviews with NJ.com, Rusty Morris, 46, recounted how he’d collected the names of so many neighbors that he eventually created a map, marking the houses with red X’s … Read more

Canine couture gets a major glow-up with gold, diamond and ruby custom collars — for a whopping $150K

Canine couture gets a major glow-up with gold, diamond and ruby custom collars — for a whopping 0K

It’s a diamond in the ruff. Cash-flush canine lovers can bestow their pups with ultra-luxe,18-karat gold and diamond custom collars — including one for a whopping $150,000 — thanks to a collaboration between the Baccarat Hotel New York and The D Diamond, a self-proclaimed luxury jeweler for canine companions. “There’s different tiers within jewelry. I … Read more

‘American Idol’ finalist from LI who used music to beat stutter gets hero’s welcome home

‘American Idol’ finalist from LI who used music to beat stutter gets hero’s welcome home

It’s the encore of a lifetime. Jesse Findling, a 20-year-old Long Island man who captured the nation’s heart by defying a lifelong stutter to soar his way to the top 12 of “American Idol,” has enjoyed a life-changing hero’s welcome since returning home. “It wasn’t just about singing for me,” the Massapequa Park sensation told … Read more

Exclusive | Japan’s Princess Mako, who gave up royal life to marry a commoner, spotted with little heir — after fleeing NYC for burbs

Exclusive | Japan’s Princess Mako, who gave up royal life to marry a commoner, spotted with little heir — after fleeing NYC for burbs

The Japanese princess who renounced her royal title and wealth to marry her commoner husband has been spotted with a little heir — after fleeing NYC for the suburbs. Princess Mako Komuro, the first child of Japan’s crown prince and the niece of Emperor Naruhito, sported a Target shopping bag alongside her husband Kei Komuro … Read more

Exclusive | Serial killer exhibit features shocking recreations of crimes, from Ted Bundy to Jeffrey Dahmer — and you need to sign a waiver to see it

Exclusive | Serial killer exhibit features shocking recreations of crimes, from Ted Bundy to Jeffrey Dahmer — and you need to sign a waiver to see it

A clown with a menacing grin. Bodies bound and dangling from the ceiling. A severed head in the freezer.  No, this isn’t a nightmare or some suburban haunted house. This is real — or, at least, it was. Welcome to “The Mind of a Serial Killer: The Experience,” a bone-chilling immersive journey that dares New … Read more

Exclusive | Queens Night Market is back —featuring a global assortment of tantalizing, but affordable grub

Exclusive | Queens Night Market is back —featuring a global assortment of tantalizing, but affordable grub

It’s a melting pot of eats. Since its founding in 2015, the Queens Night Market has evolved into one of the most acclaimed, varied and affordable food festivals in the world. This year, a virtual U.N. of new vendors is cooking up an array of tantalizing grub, including succulent Egyptian lamb chops, moist banana bread … Read more

‘Ugly’ but ‘beautiful’: LACMA finally unveils controversial new Geffen Galleries — was it worth the wait?

‘Ugly’ but ‘beautiful’: LACMA finally unveils controversial new Geffen Galleries — was it worth the wait?

After nine months of judiciously installing 1,700 pieces of art in what was a barren new concrete and glass structure, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s new David Geffen Galleries are finally all dressed up and ready to rock. Opening to the public Apr. 19, a slew of LACMA treasures are finally out of … Read more

Beloved Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is closing after 15 years — and Brooklyn locals are infuriated at the reason why

Beloved Dinosaur Bar-B-Que is closing after 15 years — and Brooklyn locals are infuriated at the reason why

A beloved restaurant is closing its Brooklyn location later this spring. Dinosaur Bar-B-Que will be closing its doors at its Union Street location after 15 years in the spot. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our beloved Brooklyn store later this spring,” the restaurant said in a statement posted … Read more

Mamdani jokes Trae Young is reason for expensive Garden playoff tickets — but Knicks nemesis claps back

Mamdani jokes Trae Young is reason for expensive Garden playoff tickets — but Knicks nemesis claps back

Zohran Mamdani tried to dunk over the Knicks’ longtime arch-nemesis. But Trae Young wasn’t going to sit idly by and not at least contest the jam. The New York mayor was asked on Thursday about the high ticket prices at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks’ first-round series against the Hawks compared to the get-in … Read more

Animal lovers cry ‘fowl’ as troubled SoCal sanctuary surrenders 500 ducks — saying officials turned a blind eye to bird abuse

Animal lovers cry ‘fowl’ as troubled SoCal sanctuary surrenders 500 ducks — saying officials turned a blind eye to bird abuse

Nearly 500 ducks are looking for a new place to waddle after the owner of a troubled Southern California rescue sanctuary surrendered the birds following allegations of overcrowding and improper care — with local animal activists squawking that the situation is more “fowl” than the public knows, and that officials should have acted sooner. The … Read more

Santa Monica reacts to latest closure news as apocalyptic Third Street Promenade struggles for survival: ‘I hate this so much’

Santa Monica reacts to latest closure news as apocalyptic Third Street Promenade struggles for survival: ‘I hate this so much’

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

Exclusive | Facialist to the stars, husband accused of creepy Scientology monitoring and ‘toxic’ behavior by staff: ‘Worst people I’ve ever met’

Exclusive | Facialist to the stars, husband accused of creepy Scientology monitoring and ‘toxic’ behavior by staff: ‘Worst people I’ve ever met’

Scoring a spot at NYC’s upcoming Met Gala is just the beginning for boldfacers and A-listers lucky enough to be included in the top social event of the spring season, held on May 6 this year.  What follows the sought-after invite is months of preparation. There are fittings to attend at top ateliers, high-priced hotel … Read more

Two cousins caught in outrageous $9M Airbnb scam where they destroyed 10,000 vacations

Two cousins caught in outrageous M Airbnb scam where they destroyed 10,000 vacations

Two cousins have been allegedly caught in a massive $8.5 million scheme to scam customers out of vacation rentals and cash, using double-booking and bait-and-switch to target customers. Shray Goel, 36, and Shaunik Raheja, 37, allegedly operated their rental fraud scheme from 2013–2019, using fake identities to defraud predominantly black people. The pair was caught … Read more

Napa Valley giant issues doomsday warning for wine industry as CEO steps down

Napa Valley giant issues doomsday warning for wine industry as CEO steps down

A Napa Valley wine giant has issued a dire warning about the direction of the industry, pointing to “ongoing category pressures.” Constellation Brands, the New York-based owner of California’s Robert Mondavi Winery, expects the high-end wine market to decline as its CEO Bill Newlands steps away from the company. Chief Financial Officer Garth Hankinson pointed to … Read more

‘Baywatch’ heartthrob accused of Malibu hit-and-run after killing dog: report

‘Baywatch’ heartthrob accused of Malibu hit-and-run after killing dog: report

Former “Baywatch” star David Charvet is accused of striking and killing a dog with his pickup truck in Malibu early Thursday morning — and then driving off, according to a report. Vera Errico said she was walking her three dogs on leashes just before 6 a.m. inside a gated Malibu community when Charvet allegedly hit … Read more