Former ‘Bond Girl’ trashes idea of female James Bond: ‘Like Mary Poppins being played by a man’

Former ‘Bond Girl’ trashes idea of female James Bond: ‘Like Mary Poppins being played by a man’

British actress Gemma Arterton doesn’t agree with the idea of a gender-swapped James Bond, thinking moviegoers would find it “outrageous.” In a recent interview with UK outlet, The Times, Arterton pointed out that James Bond being portrayed as a woman is absurd on its face. “Isn’t a female James Bond like Mary Poppins being played … Read more

‘Sopranos’ star Drea de Matteo says she never played Hollywood celebrity ‘game,’ made walking away easy

‘Sopranos’ star Drea de Matteo says she never played Hollywood celebrity ‘game,’ made walking away easy

Drea de Matteo isn’t big on red carpets or hobnobbing with other celebrities.  The “Sopranos” star, 52, told Fox News Digital that walking away from the industry was “no big deal,” because she never really felt like she belonged in Hollywood in the first place.  “You know, a lot of people ask me about getting canceled … Read more

Tom Brady played it safe but showed upside in $375 million Fox NFL debut

Tom Brady played it safe but showed upside in 5 million Fox NFL debut

Tom Brady had ups and downs in his highly anticipated Fox Sports announcing debut. Fox signed Brady to a 10-year deal worth a total of $375 million more than two years ago, and the sports world has been waiting with bated breath to see how he’d perform in the booth. The game wound up being … Read more

Aaron Judge reveals role wife played in Yankees contract phone call: ‘Just call him up’

Aaron Judge reveals role wife played in Yankees contract phone call: ‘Just call him up’

Aaron Judge couldn’t stop smiling when he recalled his wife Samantha Bracksieck encouraging him to pursue a new Yankees deal before they agreed on a nine-year, $360 million contract in Dec. 2022. During a recent appearance on the “Casa De Klub” podcast, the Yankees slugger explained that Bracksieck encouraged him to call team owner Hal Steinbrenner … Read more

Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ played by Buckingham Palace royal guards before her London show

Taylor Swift’s ‘Shake It Off’ played by Buckingham Palace royal guards before her London show

They’re shaking it off.  The notoriously stoic royal guards outside of Buckingham Palace appear to be Swifties.  The royal family shared a video on Instagram of the royal guard playing Taylor Swift’s hit song “Shake It Off” in front of Buckingham Palace on Friday. This comes ahead of the pop star’s London concerts, kicking off … Read more

Watch Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos reunite with ‘All My Children’ actor who played their baby

Watch Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos reunite with ‘All My Children’ actor who played their baby

This was not on our 2024 bingo card. Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos reunited with the actor who played their baby, Lorenzo, on “All My Children” during Monday’s episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark.” “I saw an interesting sign over here,” Consuelos, 53, pointed out to his co-host and wife. Kelly Ripa Mark … Read more

‘Music to My Years’: New video series from The Post takes John Oates back to the Greenwich Village coffeehouse where Hall & Oates played their very first gig

‘Music to My Years’: New video series from The Post takes John Oates back to the Greenwich Village coffeehouse where Hall & Oates played their very first gig

The New York Post launches an exclusive new video series today — “Music to My Years.” Famous artists will tour New York City neighborhoods that inspired them — and bring resident music critic Chuck Arnold along as they walk down memory lane. For the premiere episode, John Oates went back to his roots. Chock-full of … Read more

‘Grease’ star Susan Buckner, who played Patty Simcox, dead at 72

‘Grease’ star Susan Buckner, who played Patty Simcox, dead at 72

Susan Buckner, best known for playing Patty Simcox in “Grease,” has died. She was 72. “Susan died peacefully on May 2 surrounded by loved ones,” Melissa Berthier, a publicist for the family, said in a statement on Tuesday, according to People. Buckner’s daughter, Samantha Mansfield, also remembered the late actress. “The light she brought into … Read more

Beyoncé reveals Stevie Wonder played harmonica on ‘Jolene’ cover as she wins at iHeartRadio Music Awards

Beyoncé reveals Stevie Wonder played harmonica on ‘Jolene’ cover as she wins at iHeartRadio Music Awards

Beyoncé has an impressive list of collaborators on her new album “Cowboy Carter” — and one of them is none other than music legend Stevie Wonder. After accepting the Innovator Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles Monday night, the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer gushed over the 25-time Grammy … Read more

‘Animal Control’ star Joel McHale knows he’s played a lot of ‘d–ks’: I ‘craved’ work when I was jobless

‘Animal Control’ star Joel McHale knows he’s played a lot of ‘d–ks’: I ‘craved’ work when I was jobless

Hollywood’s busiest actor, Joel McHale is currently doing four projects simultaneously — and that’s how he likes it. “A lot of stuff has been happening all at once, which is great, because I went from ‘Animal Control’ to ‘House of Villains,’ now to ‘Crime Scene Kitchen,’ and at some point, [the ‘Community,’ movie]. So I’m … Read more

Instagram’s hidden game is played with your favorite emoji — here’s how

Instagram’s hidden game is played with your favorite emoji — here’s how

As if anyone needed it, there’s a new way to kill time on social media. Instagram has hidden an emoji-based game within the direct messaging feature of their smartphone app — and people are beginning to notice it. To play, both iOS and Android users should open a message and draft and send a single … Read more

The real C.Z. Guest — played by Chloë Sevigny on ‘Feud’ — once covered a mobster’s funeral for The Post

The real C.Z. Guest — played by Chloë Sevigny on ‘Feud’ — once covered a mobster’s funeral for The Post

C.Z. Guest, who’s portrayed by Chloë Sevigny in the TV series “Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans,” was a pillar of society, a fashion icon, a muse to artists and a confidante to movers and shakers. Readers of Page Six will recall her as the mom of “Deb of the Decade” Cornelia Guest. She belonged to the … Read more

‘The Office’ actor Ewen MacIntosh, who played ‘Big Keith,’ dead at 50

‘The Office’ actor Ewen MacIntosh, who played ‘Big Keith,’ dead at 50

“Extremely sad news. The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has passed away. An absolute original. RIP,” Gervais posted on X early Wednesday morning. Source link #Office #actor #Ewen #MacIntosh #played #Big #Keith #dead

Carl Weathers, Who Played Apollo Creed in the ‘Rocky’ Movies, Dies at 76

Carl Weathers, Who Played Apollo Creed in the ‘Rocky’ Movies, Dies at 76

Carl Weathers, the N.F.L. linebacker turned actor known for playing Apollo Creed in the first four “Rocky” movies in an acting career that spanned more than four decades, died on Thursday. He was 76. His family said that Mr. Weathers had “died peacefully in his sleep.” No cause of death was given. Mr. Weathers played … Read more

‘Seinfeld’ actor Peter Crombie, who played ‘Crazy Joe Davola,’ dead at 71

‘Seinfeld’ actor Peter Crombie, who played ‘Crazy Joe Davola,’ dead at 71

Actor Peter Crombie, who portrayed the fan-favorite character “Crazy” Joe Davola on “Seinfeld,” has died Wednesday after a battle with an illness. He was 71. Crombie’s ex-wife Nadine Kijner released a touching tribute to Crombie on social media, breaking the news of his death. “It is with shock and extreme sadness that I share my … Read more

Emmy scheme played role in ESPN executive losing his job

Emmy scheme played role in ESPN executive losing his job

Lee Fitting’s somewhat mysterious dismissal from ESPN in August may have a bit more context now following Thursday’s report that the network engaged in a long-running scheme to acquire Emmy Awards for on-air talent that weren’t eligible to receive the awards.  The Emmy statuette name-changing scheme did “factor” into Fitting’s dismissal, The Post’s Andrew Marchand … Read more

Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ Actor Who Played Complex Tough Guys, Dies at 83

Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ Actor Who Played Complex Tough Guys, Dies at 83

Growing up in a working-class neighborhood in the Corona section of Queens, Mr. Young got an early taste of the streets. “My dad, trying to make me a gentler kid, sent me to Bryant High School in Astoria, away from my Corona pals,” he wrote in the foreword to “Corona: The Early Years,” (2015), by … Read more

Matthew McConaughey played a shirtless murder victim in ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ — and was just alright

Matthew McConaughey played a shirtless murder victim in ‘Unsolved Mysteries’ — and was just alright

In his very first role, Matthew McConaughey was not “Alright, alright, alright.” Before he was an Oscar winner and a household name, Matthew McConaughey, 53, played a shirtless murder victim in his first-ever acting role… and producers were not impressed. The famous Texan played a man named Larry Dickens in the “Texas Most Wanted” episode … Read more

Jeffrey Carlson, ‘All My Children’ actor, dead at 48 — played first transgender character on TV

Jeffrey Carlson, ‘All My Children’ actor, dead at 48 — played first transgender character on TV

Jeffrey Carlson, the “All My Children” actor who made history by starring as the first transgender character on television, has died. He was 48. Carlson’s representatives confirmed his death in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. “We are very saddened by the news of the passing of our longtime client, Jeffrey Carlson,” his reps said. “We have … Read more