‘Heretic’ debuts with $11M, but ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ tops box office again

‘Heretic’ debuts with M, but ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ tops box office again

NEW YORK — “Venom: The Last Dance” has been no blockbuster in North American theaters. But in a lethargic fall moviegoing season, even a so-so performing superhero sequel can rule the box office for three straight weeks. For the third weekend in a row, “Venom: The Last Dance” was the No. 1 movie at the box office, … Read more

How can I stop my boss from crowing about the election?

How can I stop my boss from crowing about the election?

My boss is crowing all over the office about the election results but I’m not as happy about it. Can I say something to him? I don’t want him to know my leanings in case he holds it against me. Some are crowing, others are crying, which is why you should leave politics for the … Read more

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ tops Friday box office, ‘Heretic’ comes in 2nd

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ tops Friday box office, ‘Heretic’ comes in 2nd

The holiday season has its first box office hit. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” a film based on Barbara Robinson’s bestselling 1972 book, earned $5 million at the box office on Friday. That was more than enough to score the movie a No. 1 finish, according to The Numbers. The comedy, starring comic Pete Holmes … Read more

1 in 3 Gen Z workers too scared to use office bathroom, study reveals

1 in 3 Gen Z workers too scared to use office bathroom, study reveals

They’re literally scared “s–tless.” For a generation that likes expressing their emotions, Gen Z keeps a lot bottled up inside. A whopping one in three Zoomers is scared to use the bathroom at the office, according to a recent study by online bathroom appliance purveyor QS Supplies. The UK-based bazaar surveyed more than 1,000 employees … Read more

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ tops box office for second weekend in a row

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ tops box office for second weekend in a row

“Venom: The Last Dance” enjoyed another weekend at the top of the box office. The Sony release starring Tom Hardy added $26.1 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. It was a relatively quiet weekend for North American movie theaters leading up to the presidential election. Charts were dominated by big studio holdovers, like “Venom … Read more

Third ‘Venom’ film tops box office, Tom Hanks flick debuts third

Third ‘Venom’ film tops box office, Tom Hanks flick debuts third

You can’t keep a good symbiote down. “Venom: The Last Dance” earned another $6.6 million in ticket sales during its second week in theaters, and holds steady at No. 1, according to The Numbers. The film stars Tom Hardy as Eddie Brock, a journalist forced to share his body with a demonic-looking alien symbiote that feasts … Read more

Matthew Lillard thought he was ‘never going to work again’ after ‘Scooby-Doo 2’ box office flop

Matthew Lillard thought he was ‘never going to work again’ after ‘Scooby-Doo 2’ box office flop

Actor Matthew Lillard, 54, thought his career in Hollywood was over when “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed” flopped at the box office. “I thought I’d be No. 1 on the call sheet for the next 10 years,” Lillard said in an interview with Business Insider. “And the reality was the exact opposite happened.” Critics ripped the … Read more

This common work habit is ‘aging you faster’ — 4 ways to fight higher death risk

This common work habit is ‘aging you faster’ — 4 ways to fight higher death risk

Are you in a bad sit-uation? Many Americans sit for eight to 10 hours a day — to the detriment of their back, hips, waistline and heart. Sitting for extended periods can lead to obesity, muscle weakening, spinal stress, poor blood sugar regulation and decreased blood circulation throughout the body. “Sitting is actually aging you … Read more

Diagnostic tampon can detect STIs, UTIs and yeast infections without office visit

Diagnostic tampon can detect STIs, UTIs and yeast infections without office visit

Say goodbye to the stirrups. Women’s health startup Daye is selling a “vaginal microbiome test” in the form of a tampon that users wear and then mail back for screening — and it can detect everything from infections to possible fertility issues. Daye’s diagnostic tampon can detect different bacteria with an at-home test. Daye Daye … Read more

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ takes top spot in weekend box office — but falls short of projections

‘Venom: The Last Dance’ takes top spot in weekend box office — but falls short of projections

NEW YORK — “Venom: The Last Dance” showed less bite than expected at the box office, collecting $51 million in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, significantly down from the alien symbiote franchise’s previous entries. Projections for the third “Venom” film from Sony Pictures had been closer to $65 million. More concerning, though, was the … Read more

‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer reveals which celebrity had a ‘salty’ reaction to her cancer news

‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer reveals which celebrity had a ‘salty’ reaction to her cancer news

Jenna Fischer has revealed that her celeb pal and fellow actress Christina Applegate that had a “salty” reaction to her cancer diagnosis. “The Office” alum — who played Pam Beesly on the hit NBC sitcom — revealed earlier this month was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. Appearing on the “Today” show, Fischer said she received her diagnosis … Read more

Jenna Fischer swore ‘Office’ co-star Angela Kinsey to secrecy about her breast cancer diagnosis

Jenna Fischer swore ‘Office’ co-star Angela Kinsey to secrecy about her breast cancer diagnosis

Jenna Fischer is revealing that her “Office” co-star and real-life best friend, Angela Kinsey, was her confidant throughout her secret breast cancer fight. Fischer, 50, held back tears while discussing their special friendship in a sit-down interview with “Today” host Hoda Kotb about her cancer journey that aired on Monday. The actress — who famously played Pam Beesly on … Read more

I’m a doctor — beware this troubling health danger of your space heater

I’m a doctor — beware this troubling health danger of your space heater

When it comes to heating your home this winter, don’t make any rash decisions. Dr. Charles Puza, a board-certified NYC dermatologist, is sharing a very worrisome concern about space heaters — they could cause a condition called erythema ab igne, also known as “EAI,” “toasted skin syndrome” or “fire stains.” “Telling my patients that the space … Read more

I quit my office job and now make $10K a month at 24 — here’s how you can too

I quit my office job and now make K a month at 24 — here’s how you can too

A 24-year-old has revealed how she ditched her full-time administration role and still makes $10,000 a month. Amy Coulston, from the Sunshine Coast, was working in a remote administration role for a car dealership in New South Wales making $83,000 a year — including bonuses — before tax. But, she has now ditched this job … Read more

Director Paul Schrader walked out of ‘Joker 2’ to shop as sequel is set to lose $200 million at box office

Director Paul Schrader walked out of ‘Joker 2’ to shop as sequel is set to lose 0 million at box office

Paul Schrader has nothing good to say about “Joker: Folie à Deux.” The famous director, 78, revealed that he, like many others, walked out of the movie theater when he watched the DC sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. “I saw about 10 or 15 minutes of it,” Schrader told Jeremy O. Harris for … Read more

‘Terrifier 3’ slashes ‘Joker’ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ fizzles

‘Terrifier 3’ slashes ‘Joker’ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ fizzles

NEW YORK — The choices on the movie marquee this weekend included Joaquin Phoenix as the Joker, a film about Donald Trump, a “Saturday Night Live” origin story and even Pharrell Williams as a Lego. In the end, all were trounced by an ax-wielding clown. “Terrifier 3,” a gory, low-budget slasher from the small distributor Cineverse, topped the weekend box office … Read more

‘Terrifier 3’ eeks out the competition, while ‘Joker’ struggles at box office

‘Terrifier 3’ eeks out the competition, while ‘Joker’ struggles at box office

It eek-ed out its competition. The supernatural slasher flick “Terrifier 3” was No. 1 at the box office on its opening day Friday, earning close to $8.2 million in revenue, according to The Numbers. The third installment in the Terrifier franchise, which Variety called “the sickest entry yet,” could make up to $17 million on … Read more

‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis

‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Jenna Fischer has revealed she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. “The Office” alum — who famously played Pam Beesly on the NBC sitcom — announced the news via Instagram on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. “Back in October 2023, I posted a photo of myself on Instagram preparing for my … Read more

How to work remotely — even if your company wants you in the office

How to work remotely — even if your company wants you in the office

A few weeks ago, a friend and I grabbed coffee on the Upper East Side. It was a crisp, glorious day, so I asked if she wanted to take our orders to-go and wander around Central Park. Sure, she said, but could we head south along Fifth? She needed to swipe her work badge in … Read more

I aced a work event but my boss wasn’t there. Can I tell him about it?

I aced a work event but my boss wasn’t there. Can I tell him about it?

I led a successful meeting where I was under a lot of pressure, and afterwards the attendees gave me a lot of praise for it. I did a lot of preparation and am proud of the outcome, but it was only me from my team so my boss has no way of knowing how well I did. … Read more