Months before Madonna took off into the stratosphere with “Lucky Star” and other hits from her self-titled debut album — released 40 years ago on July 27, 1983 — the then-24-year-old hopeful had received some clairvoyant reinforcement regarding her future as the Queen of Pop. “She had actually gone to a psychic, and she told … Read more
HBO’s “The Idol” has faced blinding criticism, notably for a string of raunchy sex scenes, with one major publication going so far as to call the show “torture porn.” But that’s nothing compared to the wrath of Selena Gomez’s fans, who are pointing out similarities between the show’s pop star protagonist, Jocelyn (Lily-Rose Depp), and … 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. There’s not much to say about Russell and Ron Mael’s long-running synth-pop duo Sparks that hasn’t already been expounded upon in great detail in Edgar Wright’s excellent Netflix … Read more
John Waddington, the founding guitarist of post-punk band The Pop Group, died Tuesday. He was 63. The band announced Waddington’s death Wednesday on Twitter, though a cause was not mentioned. “An influential musician, and an integral member of the group, John contributed to some of the band’s most iconic recordings,” the band tweeted. “His energy … Read more
She showcased eyeballs of steel. A Brazilian TikTok influencer both revulsed and impressed viewers after mastering the art of sneezing with her eyes open — and not causing her peepers to pop out. A video of her display of ocular fortitude has amassed over 49 million eyeballs online. “Now I know why when I’m driving … Read more
It could’ve been a disaster. A rep for ’80s teen pop sensation Tiffany tells The Post she was driving on Interstate 65 in Nashville last week when a tire from a truck rolled across the highway, collided with her car, and got stuck under the driver’s side. “I’m extremely lucky and thankful because a major … Read more
“Sex and the City” glam, “Sesame Street” glee and “Taxi Driver,” all housed under one roof. Only in New York! The Museum of the City of New York, which is celebrating its centennial anniversary, explores the city’s pop culture over the past century in its new exhibit, “This Is New York: 100 Years of the … 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. I love the ’80s, you love the ’80s, we all love the ’80s. And on Saturday, May 20, fans of the “Where’s the beef” decade can celebrate their … Read more
She’s a sultry cover girl, but some are telling her to cover up. German pop singer Kim Petras graced the cover of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue — the second-ever transgender model to do so. The publication is facing backlash from conservatives suggesting to boycott the publication for featuring a trans woman, though many people … 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. Let’s get one thing straight — Goth Babe is not what you’re expecting based on the tongue-in-cheek band name. No, there isn’t an eyeliner-laden beauty grabbing your attention onstage … Read more
Famous pop star and Astro member Moonbin has said goodbye at the age of 25. According to reports, the K-pop idol was found dead at his apartment in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. The police officer believes that Moonbin has committed suicide.
Whose man is this? A mural of late rapper Pop Smoke went viral for showing no resemblance to the “Welcome to the Party” star, whose real name was Bashar Jackson. The 20-year-old New York-born rapper died Feb. 20, 2020, after four masked men raided his Hollywood Hills, California, rental mansion and fired gunshots in a … Read more
Olivia Rodrigo has been living the sweet life ever since her May 2021 “Sour” debut. Skyrocketing to fame like a firework, the megastar has become a mainstay at awards shows due to her massive hit songs “Driver’s License” and “Good 4 U” and album “Sour”—even garnering a host of Grammys (one of which she broke!). … Read more
They just can’t get into the groove. Filmmakers of a planned Madonna biopic have allegedly halted production as the pop legend prepares for a huge world tour. The years-long preparation for the highly-anticipated film turned out to be for naught, Variety reported Tuesday, as the 64-year-old is allegedly too busy gearing up for her “Celebration” … 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
Unabashed romantics, earnest water signs, folks high on the fumes of heartbreaks and sworn Swifties rejoice, we’re looking at the stars behind the blunt bangs and breakup songs, the birth chart of the Anti-Hero herself, ladies and gentlemen, Taylor mothertruckin’ Swift. Tay Tay if you’re nasty. On October 21, Swift released her latest album “Midnights.” Described … Read more
Aaron Carter has died at the age of 34, The Post can confirm. “Aaron has passed,” Lori Graf, manager of Aaron’s older brother, Nick Carter, wrote in an email to The Post. The former child pop star was found dead Saturday at his house in Lancaster, Calif., TMZ reported. Sources told the outlet Carter was … Read more
He often leaves the plastic surgeon’s office saying “Oops.. I did it again.” A Los Angeles man has splashed out more than $120,000 on 100 cosmetic procedures in a bid to look like Britney Spears. Bryan Ray, 35, has been obsessed with the pop star for more than two decades and began his incredible transformation … Read more
What an eyesore! A Brazilian man will make his eye-catching debut in the Guinness World Records next year when he’s recognized for the farthest eyeball pop. Sidney de Carvalho Mesquita, also known as Tio Chico, holds the record for men thanks to his eyeballs, which protrude a whopping 0.71 inches beyond his sockets. De Carvalho … Read more
A Spanish court ordered pop star Shakira to stand trial for a tax fraud case that could land her in prison for more than 8 years Tuesday. Shakira, 45, is accused of defrauding the Spanish government out of 14.5 million euros ($15 million) in taxes between 2012 and 2014. The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer argues … Read more