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
The kids in our neighborhood, this time of year, would envy the kids in Cincinnati. No foolin’. There was a wonderful tradition back then, before MLB placed a price tag on everything and marked up its soul for sale to TV, then pay-more cable, and now whatever it can get via streaming — even if … Read more
LOS ANGELES — As Universal Pictures prepared for a big night at the Academy Awards with “Oppenheimer,” the studio also celebrated the No. 1 debut of “Kung Fu Panda 4,” which collected $58.3 million in domestic theaters over the weekend, according to estimates Sunday. “Kung Fu Panda 4,” the first film in the DreamWorks Animation … Read more
A panda with mad martial arts skills displaced the sandworm Friday. “Kung Fu Panda 4” pulled in a whopping $19.4 million on its opening night to take the top slot in Friday’s box office, according to IMBD’s Box Office Mojo. The latest Jack Black-led installment of the franchise pushed another sequel, “Dune 2,” down to … Read more
Movie theaters were looking for a savior and “ Dune: Part Two ” is delivering on the promise. Armed with sandworms, big screen spectacle and the star power of Timothée Chalamet, Denis Villeneuve ’s science fiction epic stormed the North American box office this weekend earning $81.5 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Internationally, it earned $97 million, bringing … Read more
Christian Horner’s alleged scandalous texts to a female employee include comments about stretching her legs open and Spanx, according to The Sun. Horner, the team principal of the Red Bull F1 team, is in the spotlight after the leak of alleged salacious messages between him and a team employee. Alleged messages between Christian Horner and … Read more
This funnyman’s firing was no joke. Controversial comedian Shane Gillis addressed his firing from “Saturday Night Live” last night by telling audience members that he “probably shouldn’t be up here.” “Thank you very much. Yeah, I’m here,” Gillis, 36, told the crowd during his controversial appearance at Studio 8H. “Most of you probably have no … Read more
Barstool Sports star @DonnieDoesWorld was about to doze off on a flight out of Albuquerque after a combination of Panda Express and tequila when there was a commotion several rows back. Donnie, who’s real name is Zach Etkind, makes surreal and comical travel videos for Barstool from all corners of the planet, explained on the … Read more