I’m picking up sad vibrations. Brian Wilson — who co-founded the Beach Boys and was the main architect of their sound — is now surfing the heavens after his death was announced by his family on Wednesday. The genius of the group he formed with his brothers Carl and Dennis, cousin Mike Love and their … Read more
They’re sad about the happiest place on Earth. Disney World fans are fuming after the theme park announced the closure of three of its most iconic attractions: Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat. The beloved destinations are set to shutter on July 7 to make way for Piston Peak National … Read more
While it would appear that New York’s beloved bagel shop is back, there’s much more to this story. When Absolute Bagels on the Upper West Side shuttered late last year, New Yorkers were left heartbroken and mourning the bagel joint, which had made its mark on numerous best-bagel lists throughout its 30-year run. Now, a … Read more
There’s no denying that Season 3 of “Yellowjackets” saw more deaths than ever — but which kill was the roughest on the cast? The stars of the Paramount+ show broke down the chilling murders in the latest season, revealing to The Post that the group “bawled our eyes out” when they had to say goodbye to … Read more
You could call it the grungiest van in history. A 1972 Dodge Sportsman passenger van utilized by pioneering Northwest sludge rock outfit the Melvins during their inaugural United States tour is hitting the auction block — but in bits and pieces. After it is displayed today outside a pair of Seattle record stores, the “Melvan” … Read more
Pete Best is putting his drumsticks down for good. The original drummer for The Beatles, 83, is retiring after a decades-long career in the music industry. “Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we’ve had,” Best’s brother Roag announced on X on Saturday. “However, everything comes to pass. My brother Pete Best has announced today he is … Read more
It was a minute that changed the course of the “Star Wars” franchise. In “The Empire Strikes Back,” the now-celebrated 1980 sequel, audiences were treated to the first on-camera sighting of Emperor Palpatine. After receiving only a glancing mention in the first movie, he could have looked and sounded like anything. A human. A Wookiee. … Read more
Earlier this month Sasha Stone watched the Oscars alone at her home in a town outside Los Angeles. For someone who has spent more than two decades as one of the premier chroniclers of awards season, it was a notably unglamorous way to take in the ceremony. But she was thrilled that “Anora,” the frantic … Read more
The fairest role of them all? Rachel Zegler called the opportunity to play Snow White in Disney’s live-action remake of its animated classic “the honor of a lifetime,” despite criticisms she leveled against the original 1937 film that sparked relentless backlash against the young star. Zegler, 23, discussed what it was like receiving the call … Read more
Snow Woke. Rachel Zegler is being called a hypocrite online for posting a tribute to original “Snow White” actress Adriana Caselotti after she said the 1937 film is dated. In her Instagram shared Monday, the 23-year-old star wore a new hairdo inspired by Caselotti, who voiced the Disney princess in “Snow White and the Seven … Read more
“Dexter: Original Sin” is, as the title says, the origin story of blood splatter expert and serial killer Dexter Morgan. Clyde Phillips, the showrunner on the first series, is again directing this 10-part series. This iteration stars Irish actor Patrick Gibson as a young Dexter, a college student and budding killer mentored by his dad … Read more
“Dexter: Original Sin” is ready to go back in time. The new Paramount+ show will shed light on the fictional serial killer’s upbringing — but before the series premiere on Friday, December 13, here’s a reminder on how Dexter’s story initially ended up. Michael C. Hall portrayed Dexter Morgan on the Showtime series for eight seasons from … Read more
Get out your plastic wrap. The hit serial killer drama “Dexter” has returned, with a prequel series about Dexter’s younger years. Called “Dexter: Original Sin,” it premieres Friday, Dec 13 (on Paramount+ with Showtime) and has its linear debut Sunday, Dec. 15 (10 p.m. on Showtime). Set in 1990s Miami, the series follows a twentysomething … Read more
No one mourns the wicked — and no kid should read it either. Before there was the “Wicked” movie starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, there was the Broadway musical “Wicked,” which is based on Gregory Maguire’s novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West,” based on L. Frank Baum’s … Read more
One of the most pivotal scenes in the original “Gladiator” blockbuster was filmed in a place you might not expect: a parking lot. Arthur Max, production designer for both “Gladiator” and “Gladiator II,” told The Post that the Roman tent where Maximus (Russell Crowe) was arrested in the 2000 movie had to be built in … Read more
You can tell a lot about a script by the paper it’s printed on. The epic action movie “Gladiator” had so many revisions while filming that it was a challenge to keep everyone on the same page — literally. “Gladiator” and “Gladiator II” production designer Arthur Max has revealed to The Post that during the … Read more
Legendary game show host Chuck Woolery, who was the first host of “Wheel of Fortune,” died Saturday. He was 83. Woolery’s death was announced by his friend and podcast co-host Mark Young in an X post. “It is with a broken heart that I tell you that my dear brother @chuckwoolery has just passed away. … Read more
The origin story behind this iconic brand stamp lives up to its “unique” name. The Japanese retailer Uniqlo recently revealed in a social media post that its name is actually misspelled, thanks to a snafu from the staff when registering the business back in 1988. Uniqlo has become a global phenomenon with over 1,000 stores … Read more
Original Bee Gees drummer Colin “Smiley” Petersen has died. He was 78. Petersen’s death was announced by the Best of the Bee Gees Facebook page on Monday. “It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our dear friend Colin ‘Smiley’ Petersen,” the page wrote. Colin Petersen. “He enriched our lives and bound … Read more
KFC has sued Church’s Texas Chicken in federal court, accusing the rival fast-food chain of violating its trademark rights in the phrase “Original Recipe.” KFC told the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, opening a new tab on Friday that its competitor’s use of the phrase in ads for its fried chicken is likely … Read more