They were the couple no one saw coming. Kara Killmer, who played paramedic Sylvie Brett on “Chicago Fire,” says that former co-star Monica Raymund knew Sylvie and Casey (Jesse Spencer) would end up together. “Right before she [Raymund] left, she was the one who said, ‘They’re so going to put your characters together.’ And both … Read more
Growing up watching the “love in the afternoon” triumvirate of ABC daytime soaps — “All My Children,” “One Life to Live” and “General Hospital” by my mother’s side in the ’80s — it was all about Cliff (Peter Bergman) and Nina (Taylor Miller) on “AMC,” Vicki (Erika Slezak) and Clint (Clint Ritchie) on “OLTL” and, of … Read more
It was not a friendly encounter. British actress Olivia Williams recently recalled a “harrowing” and “alarming” experience she allegedly had while appearing on the iconic TV show “Friends.” “Well, just as an example, I was taken to the studio in a shared car with a wonderful actress whose character, I think, was called ‘Old Woman,’ … Read more
Conan O’Brien had some lavish praise for late comic Norm Macdonald following the news of OJ Simpson’s death — and why Macdonald was fired from “Saturday Night Live.” O’Brien, 60 — who was promoting his Max series, “Conan O’Brien Must Go” — appeared on CNN with Jake Tapper in the hours after news broke on … Read more
When twerpy “Tonight Show” host Jimmy Fallon says “Please welcome Conan O’Brien” on Tuesday, those words will pack a glorious punch. Because Conan — the funniest of all — is returning to the storied late-night franchise for the first time since he dramatically left it in 2010 after his public spat with NBC: the Nimrod … Read more
Anna Paquin raised concern when she walked the red carpet of her latest film, “A Bit of Light,” with a cane in New York on Wednesday. The Oscar winner, 41, gave a bit more insight into her mystery health battle during “Today With Hoda & Jenna” on Friday. “I’m having a good day, today. Thank … Read more
Welcome back, Coco. Conan O’Brien will return to NBC’s “The Tonight Show” for the first time since being fired from the host’s chair in 2010. O’Brien, 60, will be a guest on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on April 9 to promote his new travelogue series, “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” premiering April 18 on … Read more
Fire away. Before Donald Trump was the 45th president of the United States, he was the host of a little show called “The Apprentice.” The business NBC reality show ran for 15 seasons with the entrepreneur, 77, being at the helm of the round table from 2004 until 2017. The politician wanted his daughter Ivanka … Read more
Something fishy was going on Today. “Today” show viewers were left baffled when Willie Geist, the anchor of “Sunday Today,” filled in for Hoda Kotb during “Today With Hoda & Jenna” on Wednesday. Geist, 48, and co-host Jenna Bush Hager, 42, made no mention of Kotb’s absence from the program despite the 59-year-old anchor being … Read more
It’s never too late to say you’re sorry. Dana Carvey, 68, has apologized to Sharon Stone for a 1992 “Saturday Night Live” skit in which she took her clothes off. Stone, 66, was a guest on the podcast “Fly on the Wall With Dana Carvey and David Spade” when Carvey brought up the sketch, which … Read more
Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t want his fans slamming NBC over his exit from the network. The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported last week that Earnhardt Jr. would be leaving NBC’s NASCAR coverage after six years to join Amazon and WBD’s broadcast teams. According to On3, a rumor made the rounds on Reddit claiming that Earnhardt Jr. … Read more
Paul Azinger says he’s happy it’s over, but that doesn’t mean he isn’t frustrated with how it ended. The PGA Tour analyst opened up in an interview with GolfWeek about his final days with NBC, which saw his contract negotiations abruptly fall apart as the network decided to move in another direction last year. Azinger … Read more
She’s flaming out. Kara Killmer appeared in her final “Chicago Fire” episode on Wednesday, Feb. 28. Now in Season 12, the NBC show follows the lives of the firefighters and paramedics working at the Chicago Fire Department at the firehouse of Engine Company 51, Truck Company 81, Rescue Squad Company 3, Ambulance 61 and Battalion … Read more
His reign isn’t quite over yet. Adam Sandler fully believes “Saturday Night Live” creator and producer Lorne Michaels isn’t quite ready to leave the NBC variety show despite rumors circulating about his retirement. “I don’t see that happening,” Sandler, 57, told “Entertainment Tonight” at the premiere of his new film, “Spaceman.” Adam Sandler claims that … Read more
A great deal has changed since “Saturday Night Live” first aired in 1975, but one carpenter has remained a constant. Stephen “Demo” DeMaria, 85, has helped build the sets for every one of the show’s 960 episodes. “I never missed no show,” the Brooklyn native told The Post in his thick accent. Demo shows off … Read more
Those updates should happen Today! Long-time “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie seemed to agree with Kelly Rowland that the dressing rooms at the NBC news program might need an upgrade. “We need a remodel. We need ‘Extreme Makeover: Today Show Dressing Room Edition,’” Guthrie, 52, told “Entertainment Tonight” Wednesday while at the release party for her new … Read more
She’s ready to forgive and forget. “Today” show co-host Hoda Kotb is not upset over Kelly Rowland, who stormed out of her co-hosting gig last week after not receiving an adequate dressing room. “I just want to say this –– I have great love and admiration for Kelly Rowland. I adore her, and I want … Read more
There may be no bigger winner this sports season than Peacock. The NBCUniversal-owned streaming service, which already has managed to exclusively broadcast an NFL playoff game and carry the Premier League’s biggest clubs, is now set to show Caitlin Clark’s likely historic moment on Thursday night. The Iowa women’s basketball megastar is in line to … Read more
On this week’s pod, 57 Emmy Awards worth of Super Bowl insight. First SBJ’s Austin Karp is joined by Ben Fischer from Las Vegas to talk about the upcoming Super Bowl. The duo discuss reaction to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell’s definitive answer on the Super Bowl’s streaming future and other things that have stood out … Read more
Sam Waterston, who’s played “Law & Order” DA Jack McCoy for more than 400 episodes, is leaving the NBC warhorse. His last episode will air Feb. 22. Waterston, 83, will be replaced by Tony Goldwyn, 63, as the new district attorney. Waterston, who’s been nominated for three Emmys in the late ’90s for his work … Read more