Gen Z — largely comprised of middle- and high-school students — reported the lowest smoking rates on record in 2024, according to CDC and FDA data, but that trend may be in jeopardy. “Overall, the decline in smoking in the US, [down] to about 11.9% of the population overall, is a great public health success story that … Read more
They were the two notes of terror heard around the world. They were the two notes of terror heard around the world. But director Steven Spielberg initially laughed off composer John Williams’ “Jaws” theme that would become the signature sound — and sign — of the great white shark’s attack in the summer blockbuster that … Read more
All about those shots. Meghan Trainor admits she sought the help of a weight loss drug to slim down after stunning fans with her dramatic weight loss earlier this month. The “All About That Bass” singer gave a “shoutout” to Mounjaro in an Instagram post of her at Billboard’s Women in Music Awards Saturday night in … Read more
Denzel Washington is a blind spot on “Pop Culture Jeopardy!” Nine “Jeopardy!” alums competed on the third episode of the new spinoff series hosted by Colin Jost and totally flubbed the Final Jeopardy question about the Oscar winner, 69. In the category “Acting directors,” the three teams of three were given the clue, “He’s directed … Read more
“Pop Culture Jeopardy!” has found its host. “Saturday Night Live” star Colin Jost will emcee the “Jeopardy!” spinoff airing on Amazon Prime Video. Production on the Sony Pictures-produced show will begin in August. “What is: I’m excited,” Jost, 42, quipped in a press release, per Variety. Colin Jost on “SNL.” Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images … Read more
Former British pop singer Gary Glitter was on Tuesday ordered to pay a woman he sexually abused as a child more than $637,000 in damages. The 80-year-old, whose real name is Paul Gadd, shot to fame in the 1970s as a “glam-rock” star before he was later repeatedly convicted and jailed for child sex crimes. … Read more
That’s so 1995! A resurfaced GQ magazine list from the ’90s deeming “overrated” popular trends and people has been roasted and gone viral on Reddit. People are expressing their shock at who, what and where had their moment and were deemed unworthy of praise by the magazine. The GW list outlined “overrated” trends and people … Read more
There’s a good reason to ask whether or not it’s a gun in their pocket. The long-held myth that men who own guns are … err, overcompensating for something … has been debunked by scientists in a new study published in the American Journal of Men’s Health. Rather, researchers at the University of Texas at San … Read more
For some six decades, it took The Village Voice to tell the alternative story of New York each week – and with its publication late every Thursday — America itself. Beginning in the white bread mid-Fifties when The Voice was founded by the likes of Norman Mailer and a couple of cohorts, through to the … Read more
He will be ‘right here waiting’ to roast ‘you.’ Pop rock singer Richard Marx tore into an unruly concertgoer who spoke loudly during one of his songs in Port Chester, NY on Jan. 21, telling the woman to “learn some f—king manners.” Marx, 60, was in the middle of performing his hit 1989 song “Angelia,” … Read more
The “Bye, Bye, Bye” boys were fly, fly, fly in color-coordinated fits Tuesday as they presented Taylor Swift, 33, with the moon person for Best Pop Video at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Y2K fiends fully freaked out when Justin Timberlake, 42, Joey Fatone, 46, JC Chasez, 47, Lance Bass, 44, and Chris Kirkpatrick, … Read more
Anna Nicole Smith’s lifelong dream of being daddy’s little girl was shattered when her father allegedly attempted to rape her at age 24 — a claim her paternal brother says “I wouldn’t put it past [our dad].” The shocking charge against the late superstar’s father, Donald Hogan, was leveled by her secret girlfriend, Melissa “Missy” … Read more
We hate to burst your bubble but Pop stars are here to stay. Short for “popular,” these musicians representing genres that run the gamut from country and rap to R&B and of course Pop, have become some of the greatest icons of the modern day. It’s no surprise that when it comes to some of … 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. Pink is going on tour in 2023, so you better get this party started. From July through October, the beloved pop star is embarking on a massive 22-concert … Read more
PnB Meen promised his late brother that he’ll take care of his daughters in the same post. PnB Rock’s death took an unexpected toll on the music industry earlier this week after the 30-year-old was shot, robbed, and killed while grabbing lunch at a Los Angeles restaurant on Monday (September 12). In the days since, we’ve … Read more
Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian also stepped out for the big event. Beyoncé celebrated her 41st birthday earlier this month, on September 4th, but because the big day fell on Labour Day long weekend, the mother of three opted to push her party to the next weekend, celebrating with a star-studded roster of celebrity friends … Read more
The comedian simply dropped by the show as a patron, but her famous friend didn’t hesitate to bring her out and turn up the heat. Tiffany Haddish looks to be getting back into the dating game following her breakup from Common. Most recently, the comedian was hand-picked by Usher to join him onstage for a … Read more
Both artists nabbed a seriously impressive roster of features for their respective projects, but only one can take the No. 1 spot. The numbers are in! As has been a regular occurrence this summer, it was an impressive weekend for new hip-hop album releases from everyone from Sauce Walka and Dro Kenji to Roc Marciano … Read more