DEAR ABBY: I am in my early 30s and happy in certain aspects of my life: I recently moved to a house and married a man I love very much. I have friends, hobbies and dreams. One of these dreams is to be a novelist, although I do marketing for a tech company right now. … Read more
Late-night host Bill Maher admitted on Monday that he’s stopped performing stand-up comedy over escalating safety concerns, saying today’s deep divisions have made him nervous about performing live — especially following recent acts of political violence. “I feel like it was a great choice because I don’t want to be out there in this country in this … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I often see ads about stopping smoking. I’d like to share my story of success in overcoming this filthy habit in the hope that it may help someone else. I smoked four packs of non-filtered cigarettes every day. At the age of 37, I knew I wanted to quit. I set a goal … Read more
Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. “The Sandlot” star Chauncey Leopardi, 44, has opened up about why he slowly stepped back from Hollywood following a slew of successful roles in the 90s and early 2000s. “I loved when I was acting, but I didn’t necessarily like the business side of Hollywood,” Leopardi, who portrayed … Read more
Allen Iverson says his biggest accomplishment wasn’t on the basketball court. During an interview with “CBS Mornings,” the Basketball Hall of Famer commemorated six months of sobriety on Tuesday while discussing the challenges that came with fame. “One of my best decisions that I ever made in my life was to stop drinking,” Iverson told … Read more
Get a whiff of this nightmare. A young woman struggled for years to breathe freely after becoming hooked on a popular over-the-counter nasal spray — making it nearly impossible to quit. “I could not breathe without Afrin,” TikTok user @scaredandsobbing said in a viral clip with over 4 million views. “I was addicted to it … Read more
Chris Sarandon once nearly quit acting. The Oscar nominee, 83, revealed in a new interview with The Guardian that he almost walked away from the movie industry because of his experience working with late director Michael Winner on the 1977 horror film “The Sentinel.” “Michael Winner. Don’t get me started. I almost quit the business … Read more
Steve Harvey stands by his decision to quit stand-up comedy over ten years ago. The “Family Feud” host, 68, appeared on Tuesday’s episode of “The Pivot Podcast” and was asked what “acceptable jokes” can be made in comedy nowadays in the cancel culture era. “I even see you on ‘Family Feud,’ sometimes, I can see the clock … Read more
A year after Miss USA and Miss Teen USA both quit their titles, citing concerns for mental health — and sources told The Post about an allegedly toxic atmosphere and “bullying” by CEO Laylah Rose — insiders say Rose has been replaced. The Miss USA and Miss Teen USA pageant announced Tuesday that longtime coach and judge Thom … Read more
Nina Dobrev is taking a bite out of her experience on “The Vampire Diaries.” In Entertainment Weekly editor Samantha Highfill’s new book, “I Was Feeling Epic: An Oral History of The Vampire Diaries,” the 36-year-old actress looked back on her decision to quit The CW series because she was getting paid less than her male co-stars, Paul … Read more
Prince Harry may be compelled to relinquish his role as patron of the Invictus Games — potentially creating a significant leadership void at the helm of the foundation, according to a report. The Duke of Sussex, who founded the organization in 2014, is no longer seen as beneficial to the charity as he once was, … Read more
Dwight Schrute, the death doula. Rainn Wilson revealed that he might quit Hollywood to pursue a very different profession during an appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers” on Wednesday, Sept. 3. “Well, as my celebrity star is fading – and it’s fine – I may put acting behind me,” the “Office” star began. “And there’s this … Read more
Patricia Arquette made the pretty smart move to stay in the business. The actress, 57, revealed that she almost quit acting after starring in her first ever film at just 18 years old, “Pretty Smart.” The comedy drama follows Zero (Arquette) as the head of a clique at a Greek private school. Patricia Arquette during the … Read more
As a teenager, Simon Squibb lost everything. He was homeless, grieving and isolated. His world was in ruins following the sudden death of his dad. “I was 15 when my dad died of a heart attack in front of me. Eight minutes after saying he didn’t feel well, he was gone,” Squibb recalled. What followed … Read more
Warning: spoilers below for “The Naked Gun.” Leslie Nielsen would be proud. Director Akiva Schaffer, 47, has revealed that he “threatened to quit” the “Naked Gun” reboot to save a scene that the movie’s other writers wanted to cut. Akiva Schaffer speaks onstage during the “Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers” premiere at El Capitan Theatre in … Read more
The infamous sax solo Clarence Clemons plays on Bruce Springsteen’s rock classic “Born To Run” is so vibrant and exhilarating that it seems like a moment of pure inspiration on Clemons’ part. In truth, as Peter Ames Carlin lays out in his new book, “Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born To Run,” (Doubleday, August … Read more
For this ex-exec, money doesn’t buy happiness. A British woman who quit her high-flying corporate job to become a minimum-wage factory worker says the gigantic pay cut has been worth it to eliminate stress from her life. Shany Hagan, 56, spent two decades working as a business development manager, earning $66,000 per year (£50,000). Shany … Read more
King Charles’s camp has rejected claims of a toxic workplace environment at Highgrove following a mass exodus that saw 11 of his 12 full-time gardeners quit the lavish grounds in the last year. The monarch, 76, was left licking his wounds after multiple frustrated staffers claimed they were “overwhelmed and underpaid” — allegations that have … Read more
A mass exodus has rocked King Charles’s sprawling Highgrove estate, with 11 of his 12 full-time gardeners resigning in the last year over allegations of a toxic workplace environment. Exasperated staffers, who claimed they were “overwhelmed and underpaid,” have handed in their resignations after growing increasingly frustrated with the monarch’s “demands,” The Sunday Times reports. … Read more
It was the implication. Glenn Howerton, who stars as the sociopathic Dennis Reynolds in the long-running sitcom “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” revealed that he once almost left the show, which is currently in Season 17. During a recent PaleyLive panel to celebrate the show’s 20th anniversary, Howerton, 49, spoke with his co-stars Charlie Day, … Read more