In 1974, photographer Edie Baskin met Lorne Michaels at a poker game at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. The two became fast friends, and, not long after, they started talking about working together on a project Michaels had cooking. “He had seen my photography work, so he knew what I was capable of, and, … Read more
Richard Gere’s old house has been demolished. The $11 million New Canaan, Connecticut property that Gere, 76, and his wife, Alejandra Silva, previously owned is no longer standing, according to Hudson Valley House Parts founder Reggie Young. “We recently checked in and the house has been taken down,” Young told People on Sunday. The outlet … Read more
Richard Gere, you’re breaking my heart. Lulu Simon, the daughter of legendary singer Paul Simon, blasted the “Pretty Woman” actor after he sold her childhood Connecticut home to real estate developers who plan to demolish the property to build new houses. “Just in case anyone was wondering if I still hate Richard Gere – I … Read more
Only Paul Simon could command the sound of silence like this. In the opening act of the first of five sold-out shows of his comeback tour at NYC’s Beacon Theatre, the music legend played the entirety of “Seven Psalms,” his 2023 album that was conceived to be listened to in its entirety as a seven-part … 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. Featured pricing is subject to change. One of New York City’s favorite sons is returning home. This June, Paul Simon will play not one, not two, not three, … Read more
Simon & Garfunkel’s famously contentious relationship may have healed slightly, potentially opening the door for a reunion. In a new interview with The Sunday Times, Art Garfunkel revealed he and Paul Simon recently shared a lunch where they spoke honestly with each other about their bad blood. “I actually had lunch with Paul a couple of weeks back, … Read more
As Libra, writer, and avowed lover of pageantry, Oscar Wilde once declared, “A mask tells us more than a face.” Heady, and oh so timely as the nights are growing longer, the days colder and the sentiments spookier. This Halloween, let the stars guide your getup. Oleg – stock.adobe.com Indeed, Halloween is on the horizon, … Read more
He’s still driving them crazy after all these years. Paul Simon retired from touring in 2018, ending his farewell tour with a concert at Flushing Meadow Park in the New York borough of Queens, where he grew up. Since then, the legendary singer-songwriter has rarely performed while coping with hearing loss in his left ear. … Read more
On Tuesday’s opening night of his 18-show residency at Broadway’s historic Palace Theatre, Ben Platt didn’t just conjure up the spirits of Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli and other legends of the newly renovated venue. The Tony-winning star of “Dear Evan Hansen” also channeled James Taylor on a beaming rendition of JT’s 1977 classic “Your Smiling Face.” … Read more
It was the sound of running water — not the sound of silence. That was the mundane muse behind the angelic ascension of “The Sound of Silence” — the chart-topping classic that had Simon & Garfunkel making all kinds of noise after their 1964 debut. “I used to go into the bathroom of my parents’ … Read more
She made the whole place shimmer. Taylor Swift has officially become the first-ever artist to win four Album of the Year awards after her historic win during the 2024 Grammy Awards on Sunday for “Midnights.” “I would love to tell you that this is the best moment in my life,” a stunned Swift, 34, told … Read more
As the Hall & Oates drama continues — with Daryl Hall suing John Oates and getting a restraining order against his longtime partner to block the sale of his share of their publishing royalties to Primary Wave — it’s clear that being in one of music’s biggest duos isn’t always the stuff of making your … Read more
Legendary musician Paul Simon has revealed that he’s lost most of the hearing in one of his ears. The “You Can Call Me Al” hitmaker, 81, admitted that he’s not sure what exactly caused the hearing loss in his left ear, but noted that it happened “quite suddenly.” “My reaction to that was frustration and … Read more