Tom Cruise confronted Paramount boss to stop A-lister from replacing him in ‘Mission: Impossible’: co-star

Tom Cruise confronted Paramount boss to stop A-lister from replacing him in ‘Mission: Impossible’: co-star

Mission accomplished. Tom Cruise went to great lengths to make sure he kept his starring role in 2011’s “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” according to his co-star, Simon Pegg. “I remember once when we were doing ‘Ghost Protocol,’ and Paramount were trying to position Jeremy Renner as a replacement for him in a way,” Pegg, … Read more

The potent animal sedative that’s replacing tranq in street drugs — and making fentanyl even more deadly

The potent animal sedative that’s replacing tranq in street drugs — and making fentanyl even more deadly

There’s a new beast on the streets — and it’s nothing to bark at. A powerful animal tranquilizer is increasingly saturating the US drug supply, fueling mass overdose outbreaks in hotspots like Chicago and Philadelphia. It was detected in New York last year, setting off alarm bells among public health officials. They warn that while … Read more

Sheinelle Jones leaves 3rd hour of ‘Today’ to join Jenna Bush Hager full-time — replacing Hoda Kotb

Sheinelle Jones leaves 3rd hour of ‘Today’ to join Jenna Bush Hager full-time — replacing Hoda Kotb

This friend is here to stay. Sheinelle Jones has stepped away from the third hour of “Today” to replace Hoda Kotb and join Jenna Bush Hager on “Today with Jenna & Friends” full-time. The pair announced the news during the latest episode of “Jenna & Friends” on Tuesday morning. Jones, 47, first joined the hit … Read more

Michael J. Fox details Eric Stoltz exchange after replacing him in ‘Back to the Future’: ‘Piss off’ 

Michael J. Fox details Eric Stoltz exchange after replacing him in ‘Back to the Future’: ‘Piss off’ 

Whoa. This is heavy. Michael J. Fox has revealed what Eric Stoltz said to him four decades after replacing him as Marty McFly in the 1985 hit “Back to the Future.” “Eric has maintained his silence on the subject for forty years, so I was prepared for the likelihood that he’d prefer to keep it … Read more

Brady Quinn had ‘mixed emotions’ replacing Mark Sanchez in Fox booth after stabbing

Brady Quinn had ‘mixed emotions’ replacing Mark Sanchez in Fox booth after stabbing

In the wake of former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez getting stabbed, hospitalized and arrested after an alleged bloody fight with a 69-year-old grease truck driver in Indianapolis, Brady Quinn was hit with a “whirlwind.” The ex-Browns QB who starred at Notre Dame is one of the stars of Fox’s “Big Noon Kickoff” college football pregame … Read more

Rob Gronkowski replacing Jimmy Johnson as ‘Fox NFL Sunday’ analyst

Rob Gronkowski replacing Jimmy Johnson as ‘Fox NFL Sunday’ analyst

A familiar face is set to join the “Fox NFL Sunday” crew in a full-time capacity. Former star tight end Rob Gronkowski will be replacing longtime analyst and former Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson on the pregame show, the network announced Friday.  Johnson, 82, announced he was retiring from the show in March after 31 years … Read more

Patti LuPone admits she wanted to call Glenn Close a ‘bitch’ for replacing her on Broadway

Patti LuPone admits she wanted to call Glenn Close a ‘bitch’ for replacing her on Broadway

Glenn Close is just the latest actress to get caught in Patti LuPone’s crosshairs. LuPone, 76, targeted Close, 78, in a scathing interview with The New Yorker published on Monday, May 26. The pair’s feud dates back to an incident in 1994 when composer Andrew Lloyd Webber chose the “Fatal Attraction” star to replace LuPone … Read more

Carrie Underwood makes a dig at Katy Perry’s space flight after replacing her on ‘American Idol’

Carrie Underwood makes a dig at Katy Perry’s space flight after replacing her on ‘American Idol’

Carrie Underwood is keeping her feet on Earth. The “Before He Cheats” singer, 42, declared that she has no plans to travel to space when she was asked about Katy Perry’s controversial Blue Origin mission in a recent interview with “Access Hollywood.” “The day I go to space will be when the good lord decides … Read more

Craig Melvin is replacing Hoda Kotb on ‘Today’

Craig Melvin is replacing Hoda Kotb on ‘Today’

“Today” has found its replacement for Hoda Kotb. Craig Melvin is taking over Kotb’s role on the NBC daytime program. Kotb, 60, shared the news on Thursday morning, while also confirming her last day on the show is Friday, January 10. “I am beyond excited and grateful,” said Melvin, 45. “This is the latest in … Read more

Glen Powell addresses rumors that he’s replacing Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible’

Glen Powell addresses rumors that he’s replacing Tom Cruise in ‘Mission: Impossible’

Glen Powell is clearing up a rumor about his career. The actor, 36, clarified whether or not he’s taking over for his “Top Gun” co-star Tom Cruise in the “Mission: Impossible” movie franchise. Pat McAfee called the “Twisters” star on the phone on the Nov. 12 broadcast of “The Pat McAfee Show” and brought up … Read more

Christina Hall takes subtle jab at Josh over possibility of ex Ant Anstead replacing him on ‘The Flip Off’

Christina Hall takes subtle jab at Josh over possibility of ex Ant Anstead replacing him on ‘The Flip Off’

Christina Hall is causing a stir in her Instagram comments and giving insights into the status of her relation with her ex-husband, Ant Anstead. The HGTV star responded to a fan’s bold suggestion on a July 20 post, which read, “How awesome would it be to have Ant replace Josh on The Flip Off? Ratings … Read more

‘Heartbroken’ Jonathan Majors reacts to Robert Downey Jr. replacing him as Marvel villain

‘Heartbroken’ Jonathan Majors reacts to Robert Downey Jr. replacing him as Marvel villain

Jonathan Majors lost his Marvel villain role to Robert Downey Jr. Downey Jr., 59, was announced as Doctor Doom, the main antagonist in the next two “Avengers” films (2026’s “Avengers: Doomsday” and 2027’s “Avengers: Secret Wars”), at Comic-Con over the weekend. The actor previously played Tony Stark/Iron Man until the beloved hero was killed off … Read more

The latest trendy skin care treatment replacing the viral ‘vampire facial’

The latest trendy skin care treatment replacing the viral ‘vampire facial’

The trendiness of the “vampire facial” isn’t as immortal as the name implies. The Kim Kardashian-endorsed platelet-rich plasma procedure, or PRP, is being replaced at New York City aesthetics clinics in favor of a new kind of regenerative treatment: exosome therapy. Where PRP involves using the patient’s own blood, exosomes are derived from stem cells, … Read more

Robots are taking over NYC — replacing humans in spas and doctors’ offices

Robots are taking over NYC — replacing humans in spas and doctors’ offices

The robot will see you now! At this NYC spa, the “hands” of the masseuse giving you a rubdown may not be pumping with blood but filled with data. Aescape has created the first commercially available fully automated AI masseuse that’s a bit more advanced than your average mall massage chair — and works faster … Read more

Jarrett Stidham’s wife celebrates Broncos quarterback’s first career win afte replacing Russell Wilson

Jarrett Stidham’s wife celebrates Broncos quarterback’s first career win afte replacing Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos quarterback Jarrett Stidham’s wife, Kennedy, was his biggest fan after he earned his first NFL career win as a starter against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday. The influencer and content creator, who played soccer at Baylor University, shared a series of celebratory posts on her Instagram story, including a video of a … Read more

Could Sarah Ferguson be replacing Holly Willoughby on ITV’s ‘This Morning’?

Could Sarah Ferguson be replacing Holly Willoughby on ITV’s ‘This Morning’?

Sarah Ferguson could be landing a new job in the near future following her breast cancer struggles. The Duchess of York, 64, is reportedly in talks with British news channel ITV to nab a guest role on the chat show “This Morning.” Sources told the Mirror recently that Ferguson — affectionately known as Fergie — … Read more

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson named host of new CBS late-night show, replacing James Corden’s slot

Comedian Taylor Tomlinson named host of new CBS late-night show, replacing James Corden’s slot

James Corden’s late-night talk show time slot will be helmed by comedian Taylor Tomlinson. Tomlinson, known for her Netflix specials “Look At You” and “Quarter-Life Crisis,” has been tapped to host the CBS talk show series “After Midnight.” “I got a job,” Tomlinson, 29, wrote Wednesday night on Instagram. The big reveal was announced on “The … Read more

Malika Andrews replacing Mike Greenberg as ESPN’s NBA Finals host

Malika Andrews replacing Mike Greenberg as ESPN’s NBA Finals host

The skyrocketing career of Malika Andrews continues as she is becoming the new host of the NBA Finals for ESPN, The Post has learned.  Andrews, 28, will succeed Mike Greenberg, who hosted the marquee shows for the past two years. Greenberg was brought in to stabilize “NBA Countdown” after the fiasco with Maria Taylor and … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ fans cheer Ken Jennings replacing Mayim Bialik: ‘Don’t let her back’

‘Jeopardy!’ fans cheer Ken Jennings replacing Mayim Bialik: ‘Don’t let her back’

The category is: Celebration. Fans of “Jeopardy!” rejoiced at the return of Ken Jennings, 49, in an episode that aired Monday after spending weeks slamming the show’s other host Mayim Bialik. “Ken Jennings is back hosting Jeopardy. All seems right in the world. #Jeopardy,” tweeted one fan. “No question, Ken is more spontaneous, fluid, and … Read more

David Corenswet picked as newest Superman, replacing Henry Cavill

David Corenswet picked as newest Superman, replacing Henry Cavill

It’s a bird … it’s a plane … it’s the new Superman — and Lois Lane! David Corenswet, 29, and Rachel Brosnahan, 32, have been cast as the leads in DC Studios’ new James Gunn film “Superman: Legacy,” Deadline reported Tuesday. Corenswet rose to fame in the A24 horror film “Pearl,” but is best known … Read more