Talk about miserables. The Paris Summer Olympic 2024 Opening Ceremony on Friday was so rough that the local dancers bungled the Can-Can. The Can-Can! What were the French thinking? Je ne comprend pas! Re-conceived from the usual arena spectacle into an aquatic procession down the river Seine — like a moist Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade without fun … Read more
Celine Dion gave a powerhouse performance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris on Friday, July 26. The French-Canadian singer, 56, delivered a rousing rendition of “L’Hymne à l’amour” from the first stage of the Eiffel Tower. NBC NBC Dion wore a full-length sparkly silver gown. It was Dion’s first major … Read more
Despite not competing, Serena Williams is still making a splash at the Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony in Paris. Alongside her family, including husband Alexis Ohanian and oldest daughter Olympia, Williams, 42, joined the festivities and walked the red carpet ahead of the Opening Ceremony. On the carpet, Olympia, who is 6 years old, stole the … Read more
Lady Gaga had viewers of the 2024 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Paris tickled pink. The Oscar-winning singer, 38, performed a rendition of the French song “Mon Truc En Plume,” or “My Thing Made of Feathers.” Lady Gaga during the 2024 Paris Olympic open ceremony. NBC Lady Gaga rehearsing along the Seine ahead of the … Read more
It took the box office by storm. “Twisters” caused a whirlwind in theaters on Friday, its opening night, raking in $32.2 million, The Numbers reported. The Post called the disaster film, a sequel to the 1996 film “Twister,” “a reboot that’s actually worth your time.” The movie, which stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, brought … Read more
King Charles III couldn’t conceal his emotions when his royal regalia failed him during the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday. The 75-year-old monarch appeared annoyed when his extravagant Robe of State refused to lay correctly after he sat on the throne for the ceremony in London, marking the second State Opening of Parliament during his … Read more
Dua Lipa headlines the opening day of the Glastonbury Festival in England on Friday, June 28th, 2024. Over 200,000 revelers will attend this weekend’s festival, one of the most famous and longest-running music events in the world. Headliners include SZA, Coldplay, and Shania Twain. Dua Lipa performs on the iconic Pyramid Stage at the Glastonbury … Read more
They’re dumping on the dumplings. Impatient New York foodies are roasting a highly anticipated Tawainese Midtown eatery with poor reviews online — all because it still has not opened for nearly two years since being announced. The globally popular Xiaolongbao soup dumpling and noodle chain Din Tai Fung, which is coming to Broadway between West 50th … Read more
“Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the fourth installment in the Will Smith-Martin Lawrence action comedy series, opened with an estimated $56 million in theaters over the weekend, handing Hollywood a much-needed summer hit and Smith his biggest success since he slapped Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. Expectations were all over the map for “Ride or … Read more
Moviegoers have a thing for “Bad Boys.” “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” was No. 1 at the box office on Friday, its opening day. The fourth installment of the Bad Boys franchise, which stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, raked in $21.6 million, The Numbers reported. “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” starring Will Smith and Martin … Read more
Maine finds itself enjoying a beachy moment in the sun this summer, as a trio of new coastal hotels make their grand debuts. And luckily enough for New Yorkers, they’re all in the state’s southernmost stretches, closest to the city and major New England airports. Just over the border from Massachusetts, an hour-plus drive from … Read more
There are no ands or buts about it, “If” is at the top of the box office. The live-action animated fantasy comedy was No. 1 this Friday, its first day in theaters, raking in $10.3 million, according to The Numbers. The Post called the movie, which has Ryan Reynolds as its leading man, “a schmaltzy … Read more
This ride was too cool to function. The world’s tallest and fastest triple-launch rollercoaster was forced to shut down indefinitely just days after its grand opening. The Top Thrill 2 takes guests along three high-speed launches between two 420-foot tall towers, with top speeds reaching 120 mph. The Top Thrill 2 takes guests along three … Read more
Anya Taylor-Joy, Heidi Klum, and Helena Christensen were among the stars who arrived at the Opening Ceremony and the screening of “Le Deuxieme Acte” at the 77th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 14, 2024. This year’s jury members, including Greta Gerwig, Eva Green, and Lily Gladstone, are tasked with deciding the … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” reigned over the weekend box office with a $56.5 million North American opening, according to studio estimates Sunday, giving a needed surge to an uncertain season in theaters. The film from 20th Century Studios and Disney that built on the rebooted “Apes” trilogy of the 2010s had the … Read more
This tennis romance scored big. “Challengers” won the box office game on its first night in theaters, earning over $6.2 million on Friday, according to IMDB’s Box Office Mojo. The Post called the romantic sports drama starring Zendaya and Mike Faist, “artful, addictive and deceptive.” The flick, which centers around a tennis champion who stages a comeback with … Read more
Alex Garland’s provocative “Civil War” didn’t only ignite the discourse. The film also inspired audiences to go to the cinemas this weekend where it surpassed expectations and earned $25.7 million in ticket sales in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s the biggest R-rated opening of the year to date and a record for A24, … Read more
LOS ANGELES — The Godzilla-King Kong combo stomped on expectations as “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” roared to an $80 million opening on 3,861 North American screens, according to Sunday studio estimates. The monster mash-up from Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures starring Rebecca Hall and Brian Tyree Henry brought the second-highest opening in what … Read more
New Yorkers headed to Caribbean islands like St. Bart’s or Anguilla are likely to run into familiar faces from the city or the Hamptons. To avoid them, without compromising on all that is plush, throw your dart at Grenada. About 100 miles north of South America, the West Indian nation is the aromatic “spice island’’ … Read more
NEW YORK — Ghost busting is still a good business. “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” collected $45.2 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, handing Sony Pictures the studio’s first No. 1 film since last summer. The opening weekend for “Frozen Empire,” in 4,345 theaters, was nearly exactly the same as the … Read more