Struggling to catch some ZZZs? Cutting down on caffeine, kicking a smoking habit, curbing alcohol intake and sticking to a regular workout routine are great first steps toward getting some much-needed sleep. For high performers who are always on, even these tips may not be enough to help their brains turn off. While certain lifestyle changes can help … Read more
Morrissey’s year is off to a rough start. The British rockstar, 66, canceled his first two concerts of 2026, which were set to take place in Rancho Mirage, Calif. on Jan. 3 and in San Diego, Calif. on Jan. 6. A statement on the Morrissey-Solo website said that the first show was postponed due to … Read more
This video is cutting edge. NYC sword swallower Gin Minsky went viral after filming a video of what it looks like when she shoves an 18-inch blade down her throat. The shocking Instagram clip — which was taken at Columbia University Medical Center in Midtown East — shows the sword moving over her larynx and into her esophagus … Read more
These girls know how to have fun. Cyndi Lauper celebrated the final show on her farewell tour Saturday with surprise appearances by other music icons, including her longtime pal Cher. The Goddess of Pop, 79, joined Lauper, 72, on stage at the Hollywood Bowl for an epic duet to “Girls Just Want to Have Fun.” … Read more
Well, isn’t this lovely. Stevie Wonder clarified that he has no plans to retire for as long as he’s alive during Monday’s episode of the BBC’s “Sidetracked” podcast. “For as long as you breathe, for as long as your heart beats, there’s more for you to do,” Wonder, 75, told host Annie Mac. “I’m not gonna stop … Read more
The iconic Vans Warped Tour is finally back this year in celebration of its 30th anniversary. This year Warped Tour has chosen three lucky cities to host one weekend each. Washington, DC saw headliners like MGK and Avril Lavigne take to the stage to celebrate the revival of the biggest festival in emo history. 2 … Read more
He’s rebounded beautifully. Subway busker Iain Forrest, who made headlines last year when he was viciously attacked by an unhinged stranger in a caught-on-camera beatdown at the Herald Square station, has taken his talent from the MTA to the NBA. Forrest has played the national anthem before Knicks games on his electric cello on the … Read more
Carrie Underwood has “American Idol” on her side. After collecting backlash for performing at Donald Trump’s second inauguration, which resulted in the star belting out “America the Beautiful” a cappella due to a technical difficulty, the current showrunner for the competition series is coming to Underwood’s defense. The country superstar, 41, recently replaced Katy Perry … Read more
Not an anti-hero! Taylor Swift did it with a broken heart, racking in more than $2 billion in ticket sales during her Eras Tour — and she gave a ton of it away to those who helped her make it the highest-grossing tour of all-time. The Grammy winner, who will turn 35 on Friday, gave … Read more
A Wiggle giggled while flipping the bird on the popular children’s show. An American mother, who goes by the handle @thefinalrebrand on TikTok, laughed hysterically as the cast of the Australia-based show “The Wiggles” flicked their middle fingers at each, prompting social media to question if flipping the bird had different meanings between the two … Read more
Shady’s back. Tell a friend! Eminem made his TV debut for his 12th studio album, “The Death of Slim Shady,” at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Wednesday. The rapper channeled his 2000 VMAs performance of “The Real Slim Shady,” taking the stage with an army of bleach blonde-wig wearing body … Read more
Video game voice actors and motion-capture performers have called a strike over failed labor contract negotiations focused around AI-related protections for workers, bringing about another work stoppage in Hollywood. The SAG-AFTRA has called a strike of the Interactive Media Agreement that covers video game performers, effective Friday, the union said Thursday. The decision follows months of … Read more
Concert goers have described pop group Aqua’s Perth show as “awkward” and “horrendous” after a series of bizarre incidents left the crowd confused. Mix94.5 producer Shelby Brady recounted the doomed performance on Pete & Kymba for Breakfast on Friday morning, telling the hosts the show was “instantly bad” but got worse when lead singer Lene … Read more
An argument between two Australian buskers has gone viral on social media, forcing one of the musicians to delete their online presence after an onslaught of outrage. The video was posted to TikTok by singer Widya Tjong and showed a confrontation between her and violinist Vasiliy Shapkin. Ms. Tjong was busking in Sydney, Australia’s Pitt … Read more
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. The photographer James Nachtwey showed up at Bradley Cooper’s farmhouse in Pennsylvania one freezing morning in January, armed with a coat and a camera. “Let’s take a walk,” an affable Mr. Cooper suggested, leading Mr. … Read more
Deaf actress Marlee Matlin slammed CBS Sunday night after the television network reportedly failed to show footage of the three deaf performers that were part of the Super Bowl 2024 pre-game show. “I am absolutely SHOCKED at CBS for introducing the deaf performers at today’s Super Bowl and then not showing even one second (or … Read more
Hollywood stunt actors feel “screwed over” by the deal struck to end the historically long actors’ strike and fear their industry will be “decimated” by the move. The Screen Actors Guild struck a deal to get actors and performers back to work on Nov. 9 after the 118-day strike, but the stunt workers who keep … Read more
Colleen Ballinger, who is known for her performances as the fictional character Miranda Sings, is under fire after a recently resurfaced video appeared on Twitter of her seemingly wearing blackface while singing Beyoncé’s “Single Ladies.” The clip was posted by social media influencer @PaigeChristieUK on Twitter Wednesday, and showed the scandal-plagued Ballinger — as Miranda … Read more
On Wednesday, the world lost legendary singer Tina Turner at 83. The “What’s Love Got to Do With It” hitmaker died in Switzerland, where she had been living for the past few years. Throughout her career, the iconic Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll received 12 Grammy Awards and sold more than 100 million records worldwide. … Read more
Her “Party in The USA” may be coming to a close, according to the singer. Miley Cyrus, 30, revealed that she doesn’t see herself going on tour again in the foreseeable future, and she’s not sure if she ever will again. “It’s been a minute,” she admitted to British Vogue for the June 2023 issue, … Read more