He’s the strangest thing. Netflix’s sci-fi hit “Stranger Things,” now streaming all five seasons, has Henry, aka Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower), as its big baddie. Viewers joked that Vecna got a trendy Ozempic glow up, like all the celebs. Barrie Gower, the show’s prosthetic makeup designer, exclusively told The Post, “For Vecna’s return in Season … Read more
Joyce and Hopper never re-read their old yearbooks. In the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things,” now streaming on Netflix, the show reveals that Joyce (Winona Ryder) and Hopper (David Harbour) used to go to school with Henry – the boy who eventually grew up into the evil villain, Vecna (Jamie Campbell Bower). He … Read more
Cheese has long been blamed for raising cholesterol — but cardiologists and dietitians say it’s not that simple, and holiday cheese boards don’t have to be completely off-limits. While some cheeses are higher in saturated fat and easier to overeat, they act differently from butter or processed meats in the body, according to experts. Large studies show … Read more
Stranger Snooze. The fifth and final season of “Stranger Things” dropped Volume 2, its second batch of episodes, on Dec. 25. Now streaming, episodes 5, 6, and 7 — respectively called, “Shock Jock,” “Escape from Camazotz,” and “The Bridge” — were a bland stretch of the show. They include a breakup, a big Will reveal, … Read more
They’re now on ice until Season 2. “Heated Rivalry” has ended after a six-episode first season that went viral for its steamy scenes — and epic yearning. Cue t.A.T.u.’s 2002 hit “All the Things She Said.” The Canadian gay hockey romance is on Crave across the border, and HBO Max in the US. It’s already been … Read more
For Toni Campbell, the most wonderful time of the year has been screwed by scammers. The Queens native, a 63-year-old loving aunt to a flock of nieces and nephews, sprinted out of the office early — with sweat dripping from her brow, her heartbeat racing and her stomach in knots — on the afternoon of … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. If you’re scrambling for a Christmas gift to beat this year’s shipping deadlines, the Nintendo Switch is your golden ticket to holiday cheer. This year, nothing says “perfect present” quite … Read more
You haven’t seen the last of the “Riz God.” “Survivor 49” fourth-place finisher Rizo Velovic exclusively told The Post how he got the invite to compete on “Survivor 50,” the upcoming milestone season featuring 24 all-star players. “It was unreal because as a ‘Survivor’ fan, like a true student of the game, only less than … Read more
Bill Belichick’s UNC coaching debut was marred by a 48-14 loss to TCU back in September — but a massive balloon arch served as a distraction from the lopsided outcome in his postgame press conference. At the time, many assumed the massive display, which included an arch of blue, black and white balloons with silver … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. We’re going back to the wasteland a little earlier than expected. Season 2 of Prime Video’s hit series “Fallout,” originally slated to premiere on Dec. 17, will now hit the … Read more
Fast-fashion brands like Zara, Mango and H&M were once considered the go-to stores for stylish and affordable clothes — but with tariffs jacking up prices as much as 40%, this holiday season, trendsetters are being forced to look elsewhere for reasonably priced, festive attire to wear to fancy soirees. Their new mecca of choice? Amazon. … Read more
The generation that beats to its own drum. Christmas might be right around the corner, but that doesn’t mean Gen Z is panic-buying gifts for their loved ones. In fact, the generation born between 1997 and 2012 is forgoing traditional gift giving this year because they think their presence is the present. Yes, you read … Read more
Make no mistake, this new cast is clocked in and SURving. Season 12 of “Vanderpump Rules” saw a complete shake up, but a few things have remained the same — co-worker friendships, goat cheese balls, and lots of drama. “It’s funny,” Natalie Maguire mused exclusively to The Post. “‘Vanderpump Rules’ then and now is really … Read more
New Yorkers don’t hibernate — they decorate, caffeinate and recreate. And despite what every cookie-cutter holiday guide would have you believe, the Big Apple’s winter wonderland is more than the same old tree-lighting, rink-skating, cocoa-sipping circuit that gets trotted out year after year. Sleigh the season like a local, and ditch the tourist traps and … Read more
Have mercy! “Full House” actor John Stamos will be joining the Netflix series “The Hunting Wives” for Season 2 — and is already getting asked about nude scenes. Stamos, 62, revealed that his wife, Caitlin McHugh, quizzed him about his casting when he dropped by “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on Thursday. John Stamos … Read more
Gone are the days of late-night partying — today’s youngsters are all about staying in and crafting. It’s no secret that Gen Z and millennials have turned crafting nights into the new going out, bonding over “junk journaling” and tiny trinket-making like it’s a competitive sport. As a result, social media is flooded with clips … Read more
As shoppers flood stores across the country during the year’s biggest shopping season, retail workers are bracing for what many describe as the most demanding — and often demoralizing — stretch of the job. “It magnifies everything,” said Nick Leighton, host of the podcast “Were You Raised by Wolves?,” which he co-hosts with comedian Leah Bonnema. … Read more
Theater review MARJORIE PRIME 1 hour, 20 minutes, no intermission. Hayes Theater, 240 W. 44th St. From the moment June Squibb takes the stage at the Hayes Theater in “Marjorie Prime,” you feel lucky to be in her presence. The stage and screen legend is back home on Broadway, where she got her start in … Read more
It’s the holiday season, which — in hyper-polarized 2025 — means familial estrangement is in the air. Or, as the kids raised in therapized society call it, “going no contact.” Such splits have become so commonplace that Oprah Winfrey recently hosted an entire episode of her podcast to the trend. In “The Oprah Podcast” episode, therapist … Read more
Sleigh it ain’t so! Christmas enthusiasts are losing their holiday spirit due to the lack of giant Santa decor this season. It seems as though the time to start shopping for holiday decor gets earlier every year, and as Christmas approaches and big-ticket items still aren’t available, devotees are starting to panic. The Home Depot’s … Read more