Jack Schlossberg is channeling his tragic uncle John F. Kennedy Jr. in his new campaign for Congress. The official campaign website for Schlossberg’s run in the Democratic primary for New York City’s 12th district features the Kennedy family scion, 32, riding a bike through the streets of Manhattan while wearing a dark suit and backward … Read more
We’ve got a loudmouth standoff. ESPN NY radio host Don La Greca wants Chris “Mad Dog” Russo to pipe down when it comes to his criticism of the hoopla surrounding Pete Alonso breaking the Mets’ all-time home run record and Gary Cohen’s TV call of the record-breaking moment Tuesday. As Alonso hit a two-run home … Read more
An American ripoff in Paris. Parisian servers have always been notorious for their rudeness, but now it looks like they’re ripping off customers as well. Paris restaurants are charging US tourists up to 50% more than local patrons, an undercover investigation has found. Following several online complaints about the so-called American tourist tax, the city’s … Read more
A Big Apple fashion designer is accusing the scandal-plagued fast-fashion chain Brandy Melville — worn by pop star Ariana Grande and other celebs — of ripping off her western-themed logo. “Brandy Melville stole my logo and put it all over a bunch of shirts, and we’re doing some investigative research today to see if they’re … Read more
Meghan Markle is in a copycat crisis. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, is facing plagiarism claims from British children’s author Mel Elliott. Elliott told the Daily Mail Friday that she sent legal letters to Markle over Markle’s cancelled animated Netflix show “Pearl” bearing “striking similarities” to Elliott’s “Pearl Power” books. Meghan Markle at the Invictus … Read more
Mike White knows what he’s doing. The 54-year-old filmmaker responded to “The White Lotus” critics who complained that Season 3 had “no plot” on Sunday’s episode of the show’s official podcast. “I actually feel like the discourse, or all the buzz around it, has brought more people to the show. And then they come to … Read more
The “Z” stands for “zero work done.” Gen Z workers have revealed the many ways they’re stealing company time — from beauty treatments to tardiness and working while hungover. While all their names have been changed for anonymity, Zoomers dished their dirty work secrets to The Standard, their cubicle confessions arriving amid a rise in … Read more
Tiki Barber doesn’t believe Tom Brady had all the pertinent information in the saga of Daniel Jones’ release from the Giants. Brady ripped Jones for requesting his release while working as the color commentator during Fox’s telecast of the Cowboys’ 27-20 win over the Giants on Thanksgiving. Barber reacted to the remarks on WFAN’s afternoon … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” is accused of ripping off a skit that former President Donald Trump did with Jimmy Fallon on the “Tonight Show” in 2015, using the same concept for Kamala Harris’ surprise appearance. Harris made a last-second appearance on the late-night show on Nov. 2, when she gave her fictional self — portrayed by … Read more
Movie and television studio Alcon Entertainment on Monday sued Tesla and Warner Bros. Discovery over claims they used images tied to the film “Blade Runner 2049” to promote Tesla’s new autonomous cybercab. Alcon’s California federal lawsuit alleged violations of US copyright law and accused Tesla of “false endorsement” for suggesting a relationship between Alcon and the Elon Musk-owned electric … Read more
A model has called out the backlash to a video of herself showing off her outfit, which involved her ditching her bra to complete the look. Bianca Krigovsky, a petite curve model based in Brisbane, recently shared a video of her lip synching and dancing around her room on social media. In the clip, she … Read more
Marvel has a hero in Russell Crowe. The 60-year-old actor defended the superhero media company after Dakota Johnson criticized her flop movie “Madame Web,” saying the project was “made by committees” and had no artistic value. “You’re telling me you signed up for a Marvel movie, and some f–king universe for cartoon characters … and … Read more
A New York fashion designer is stopping people on the street, taking the clothes off their backs and tearing them apart — and people are begging to be next. No, it’s not some sort of strange performance art or form of protest: Layana Aguilar, a former “Project Runway” contestant, is revamping strangers’ clothes into one-of-a-kind, … Read more
He won’t be there for them. Jerry Seinfeld, 70, had some harsh words for “Friends.” During a promotion for the film “Unfrosted,” which is his directorial debut, Seinfeld took aim at the hit sitcom for allegedly copying him. “Unfrosted” is an upcoming comedy about the creation of Pop-Tarts. In addition to Seinfeld, it co-stars Hugh … Read more
He can’t get her out of his head. Boy George has been accused of “ripping off” Kylie Minogue in his latest single. The British singer, 62, released his new track “Religion,” where the artwork has the singer with his signature hat and beard, standing against a backdrop that looks like a sunset, with the name … Read more
Costco, Schmostco. The West Coast-based warehouse chain may be one of America’s favorite retailers, but don’t get blinded by the bargains, one expert warns — there are plenty of items you might be better off buying at your run-of-the-mill grocery store. In an article for Eating Well, food scribe Su-Jit Lin writes that no matter how … Read more
She’s going to avenge her good name. Scarlett Johansson has officially taken legal action after an artificial intelligence app called Lisa AI: 90s Yearbook & Avatar used the actress’ face and voice in an advertisement. According to Variety, the 22-second clip, which has since been deleted from the internet, first appeared on X (formerly Twitter) … Read more
Sinéad O’Connor’s untimely death at the age of 56 last week has spurred memories of both her eclectic career as well as her most controversial moments. One contentious event infamously occurred in 1992 when the “Nothing Compares 2 U” singer appeared on “Saturday Night Live” and proceeded to rip up a photo of Pope John … Read more
Sinéad O’Connor — who died Wednesday at the age of 56 — shocked the world when she ripped up a picture of Pope John Paul II on “Saturday Night Live” in 1992. The move, which unfolded as she sang an a cappella version of Bob Marley’s once-banned song “War,” got her barred from NBC for … Read more
China’s fast fashion retailer Shein is facing a lawsuit that claims the clothing maker’s copyright infringement is so aggressive, it amounts to racketeering. The filing this week claims that Shein is in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, better known as RICO, a law originally crafted to prosecute organized crime. “Shein has … Read more