No need to turn that frown upside down. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Week, McDonald’s is acknowledging that sometimes a Happy Meal is actually a Sad Meal. TMZ reported Wednesday that the UK division of the company is emphasizing mental health from May 13-19 with a major rebrand of their iconic Happy Meal, dropping … Read more
There appear to be at least four candidates to become John Sterling’s permanent replacement as the Yankees’ radio play-by-play voice. In addition to Justin Shackil and Emmanuel Berbari, who have already been filling in when Sterling has missed games, The Athletic mentions Ryan Ruocco and Brendan Burke as possibilities to take the WFAN mic from … Read more
Fire away. Before Donald Trump was the 45th president of the United States, he was the host of a little show called “The Apprentice.” The business NBC reality show ran for 15 seasons with the entrepreneur, 77, being at the helm of the round table from 2004 until 2017. The politician wanted his daughter Ivanka … Read more
With several networks in hot pursuit of Jason Kelce for a television role, ESPN appears to have a specific idea in mind for the recently retired Eagles center, and it could come with a casualty. Yet another “Monday Night Football” makeover is in the works and Robert Griffin III’s role on the pregame show “is … Read more
Maybe he really is a game manager! New York Jets star quarterback Rodgers was actually “the most prepared” amongst a pool of other big-time celebrities to succeed the late great Alex Trebek, a fired “Jeopardy!” host claimed. Mike Richards, 48, the former “Jeopardy!” producer who hosted the show for one day after Trebek’s death, revealed … Read more
Tired of working out? There may soon be a pill for that. A new “exercise pill” could potentially replace some — not all — of the benefits of working out, according to a new study. Scientists from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis spent 10 years creating new compounds that seem to … Read more
Make the Oscars great again! Former President Donald Trump couldn’t help but share his concerns and grievances about the 96th Academy Awards, held in Los Angeles on Sunday evening. “Has there EVER been a WORSE HOST than Jimmy Kimmel at The Oscars,” Trump posted on Truth Social. “His opening was that of a less than average … Read more
A great deal has changed since “Saturday Night Live” first aired in 1975, but one carpenter has remained a constant. Stephen “Demo” DeMaria, 85, has helped build the sets for every one of the show’s 960 episodes. “I never missed no show,” the Brooklyn native told The Post in his thick accent. Demo shows off … Read more
The animal rights group PETA wants to replace Punxsutawney Phil, the beloved groundhog that is used to forecast weather during the annual Groundhog Day celebration in Pennsylvania, with a gold coin, the group said this week. The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals wrote an open letter on Monday to the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club in Pennsylvania, … Read more
Can diabetes be rocked away? A study published in the journal Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology has suggested that “We Will Rock You” by Queen could potentially help treat diabetes. Scientists have engineered a cell that can release the hormone insulin in response to music — with the hope that these cells can eventually be implanted … Read more
Ford Motor said Friday it will recall 169,000 US vehicles to replace rearview cameras and update software and is taking a $270 million charge to address the callback. It was the latest in a series of rear camera-related recalls by the No. 2 US automaker in recent years. The Detroit automaker in May issued a recall of 422,000 … Read more
Good news for doctors looking to cut appendectomies out of their schedules. A new study — conducted by Swedish researchers from the Karolinska Institute and published Wednesday in JAMA Surgery — found that most patients who receive antibiotics for appendicitis rather than surgery have successful long-term outcomes, but some may require surgery later on. Appendectomies … Read more
Hasan Minhaj may be switching to the night shift. It’s rumored that the former “Patriot Act” star is one of the main candidates to host Comedy Central’s the “Daily Show.” Sources divulged to Variety recently that the months-long quest to find a suitable player to replace longtime emcee Trevor Noah has almost reached its end. … Read more
ESPN has made its decision on the next host of “Monday Night Countdown.” Scott Van Pelt has the “inside track” for the job, The Post’s Andrew Marchand said on the “Marchand and Ourand Sports Media Podcast” this week. Van Pelt, 57, and the network are discussing a new contract, Marchand added. He previously reported that … Read more
J.J. Redick is the front-runner to join ESPN’s top NBA broadcasting team alongside play-by-play announcer Mike Breen and game analyst Mark Jackson, according to Front Office Sports. Doris Burke, Richard Jefferson and Doc Rivers are also reportedly still in the mix for the job. The Post’s Andrew Marchand and Ryan Glasspiegel previously reported that Redick, Burke and … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I got engaged five months ago, and my wedding date is seven months from now. My soon-to-be sister-in-law and bridesmaid has just announced she’s pregnant with her second child and due a week after our wedding. I have conflicting emotions. While I’m happy for her family to grow, I can’t help but worry … Read more
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s certainly not Henry Cavill. The search is on for the new Superman in the DC movies that will be helmed by James Gunn, and the top choices have been revealed. Among the names tossed around are Australian actor Jacob Elordi, 25, best known for “Euphoria” and “The Kissing … Read more
Alanis Morissette won’t be “the one that got away” — if “American Idol” fans have their way. Viewers are campaigning on social media to permanently remove Katy Perry as a judge after she was temporarily replaced this week by the Canadian songstress to mentor the show’s Top 8. Morissette, 48, filled in for Perry, 38, … Read more
Frank Ocean will not play his headlining set at Coachella this weekend after a controversial performance in the desert on Sunday, The Post can confirm. Blink-182 will reportedly take the 35-year-old “Lost” singer’s place this Sunday. The punk band’s original lineup, Mark Hoppus, 51, Travis Barker, 47, and Tom Delonge, 47, reunited at Coachella on … Read more
The producer behind Netflix’s Formula 1 series “Drive to Survive” revealed who he believes will “replace” Daniel Ricciardo as the show’s unspoken main character. The Australian sportsman, 33, was dropped by McLaren Racing last year and failed to secure a seat on the 2023 F1 grid, making it unlikely he’ll appear in the upcoming sixth … Read more