Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Midway through the WGA strike this summer, Seth Meyers and John Oliver co-headlined a three-night residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre. And even though their respective talk … Read more
Singer Oliver Anthony, 31, canceled his concert in Tennessee when the venue charged $99 for tickets and nearly double for a meet and greet, pleading with fans not to spend the hefty price tag. Anthony, the Virginia artist behind the viral “Rich Men North of Richmond” tune, was scheduled to perform at the “Cotton Eyed Joe” … Read more
Oliver Anthony’s family are breaking their silence on the viral sensation, telling The Post how he is a fine father who quit his job selling aluminum siding to pursue music — to spectacular effect. Anthony gave his first major interview to podcaster Joe Rogan on Wednesday. In a free-wheeling two-hour appearance he laughed off attempts … Read more
Comedian and podcast host Joe Rogan invited overnight music sensation Oliver Anthony to perform at his club, The Comedy Mothership, on Tuesday night. Anthony, the songwriter of “Rich Men North of Richmond” — which has been No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks now — appeared onstage to wild applause. Comedian and close friend … Read more
FARMVILLE, Va. – The men south of Richmond were on a high when viral phenomenon Oliver Anthony made a surprise appearance at a street festival here Saturday night. Anthony’s “Rich Men North of Richmond” has rocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart, propelling a once-unknown songwriter from south-central Virginia onto the national stage. … Read more
I’m Oliver Anthony, and I don’t approve this message. The man behind the No. 1 blue-collar anthem “Rich Men North of Richmond” shared his thoughts about his song being brought up in the Republican presidential debate on Wednesday. “It was funny seeing my song at that presidential debate because I wrote that song about those … Read more
Oliver Anthony, crooner of chart-topping “Rich Men North of Richmond,” believes the government won’t “save us.” In an interview with the Free Press following the overnight success of his viral so-called blue collar anthem, the country singer said he hopes his music will inspire listeners to stop relying “on someone 150 or 500 miles away … Read more
Formerly unknown musician Oliver Anthony — whose real name is Christopher Anthony Lunsford — has released a new song following the overnight success of “Rich Men North of Richmond.” The song, entitled “I Want To Go Home,” centers around the “brink of war” with lyrics such as: “We’re on the brink of the next World … Read more
Oliver Anthony’s “Rich Men North of Richmond” has rocketed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart — thrusting a songwriter from Appalachia who insists he’s “nothing special” onto the national stage. Self-released on Aug. 11, Anthony’s “Rich Men” is a country-folk tune about a man who sells his soul “workin’ all day,” … Read more
Clifton Oliver, an actor who appeared on Broadway in “The Lion King,” “In the Heights” and “Wicked,” has died. He was 47. The prolific performer passed away Wednesday following a lengthy illness, with posts on social media from friends and family indicating he had spent the last six weeks in a hospital and then hospice. “My baby … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. On every episode of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight,” host John Oliver digs deeper into the news and cultural phenomenons than seemingly any other show on the air. From … Read more
James and Oliver Phelps, best known as the fan-favorite mischievous Weasley twins from the “Harry Potter” movie franchise, set off on a different sort of adventure in on “Fantastic Friends.” The CW series, premiering July 18 (9 p.m.), follows the brothers as they embark on expeditions with their famous pals — zip-lining in Saint Lucia … Read more
Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone, 76, didn’t hold back giving his hot take on Hollywood as we know it today, and slammed films like “John Wick,” and “Fast & Furious.” Speaking to Variety, Stone revealed that he recently watched Keanu Reeves’ film “John Wick 4” on a flight — and he wasn’t a fan. “Talk about … Read more
Apparently, a quiet beep at the supermarket checkout is a sign of respect for the dead. “I think they had in Morrisons the supermarket … apparently, they lowered the sound of the beeps at the checkout out of respect for the queen dying,” the British “Last Week Tonight” host said. “She hated beeps. As if … Read more