Oh, Brandy? Fifty years later, i’s hard to hear “Mandy” — Barry Manilow’s first No. 1 that topped the charts in January 1975 — any other way. But the woman who came and gave without taking was originally named “Brandy.” Told he needed a “career-making single,” Barry Manilow came up with “Mandy,” his first No. … Read more
A pair of pedestrians recently stumbled across an ancient deadly weapon in a peaceful and most unlikely location: a beach in Poland. The artifact, a 2,500-year-old dagger, was found on March 30. Poland’s Museum of the History of the Kamieńska Land announced the discovery in a Facebook post later that day. The weapon was found … Read more
Logan Gifford was just 10 years old when his mother, Doreene, first sexually abused him. He endured these horrific assaults for six years and during that time, Doreene gave birth to another son. Now, at 26, Logan is taking legal action to conduct a paternity test on his younger brother, whom he suspects could be his child. Logan Gifford is … Read more
Behind some of the city’s most beautiful murals, there are ugly truths and sordid stories. A newly reissued book spotlights 32 stunning, large-scale paintings that lend beauty to everyday facets of city life — from office building lobbies to transit stations and public restrooms — and the fascinating stories behind them. “It’s probably the greatest … Read more
Mary Ellen Matthew’s job is as fun as it looks. For the past 25 years, the 59-year-old photographer has been shooting always iconic, often whimsical portraits of stars to serve as “bumpers” — images that appear on screen before a commercial break — for “Saturday Night Live.” “The bumpers are probably the least appreciated part … Read more
A new Peacock documentary about Sean “Diddy” Combs released its trailer on Thursday. Called “Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy,” the 90-minute documentary will tell the story of the disgraced and currently incarcerated rapper and music mogul’s early years. Per Peacock, it will feature exclusive interviews with Combs’ childhood friends, former bodyguards, former interns, and … Read more
They’re meant to cleanse hands and face, but first-class slobs are using them to scrub their foul and funky places. Hot towels often come as a complimentary amenity to passengers with premium status on airplanes. But a veteran flight attendant warns that those little lukewarm luxuries — heated cloths typically handed out to first-class flyers … Read more
Getting a good night’s sleep can be a little more challenging amid the hype of the holidays. With changes in routine, diet, and potentially time zones, quality sleep could be difficult to come by. Around 42% of U.S. adults struggle with sleep issues during the holiday season, according to a CNET survey. More than half of … Read more
It’s easy to go ham on the Christmas leftovers, but excessive grazing between meals can cause you to pack on the holiday pounds. “It’s important to rate your hunger before reaching for a snack, as weight gain can happen when we eat because of emotion or habit,” Emily Feivor, a registered dietitian at Long Island Jewish Forest … Read more
It’s the chant that’s lived on for decades: “Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry!” While some may find it nostalgic, others might not think so highly of the notion. With the upcoming documentary “Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action” set to premiere next month, fans will get a “jaw-dropping” glance at what was really going on behind the scenes … Read more
Costco is well-known for good deals and the ability to buy in bulk, but there are some hush-hush store details that could help get you an even bigger bang for your buck. Shopping savant Shivani Khosla (@khoslaa) recently posted a viral TikTok video, titled “Secrets that Costco doesn’t want you to know,” which revealed to her … Read more
Domesticity diva Martha Stewart is “blatantly lying” when she claims her ex-husband, longtime New York publisher Andrew Stewart, was unaware that she had cheated on him during their turbulent 30-year marriage, a source exclusively told The Post. “Andy certainly was well aware of any and all of Martha’s affairs and pseudo affairs and her many … Read more
John Lennon once allowed Los Angeles-based radio DJ Elliot Mintz to preview his new album – a move aimed at boosting his career. “Some Time in New York City” was the hotly anticipated collaboration between Lennon and Yoko Ono set for release in 1972, less than two years after The Beatles had split. When Mintz … Read more
Smile, you’re on ToothTok camera. Dentists of TikTok taking a bite out of Hollywood, exposing leading ladies and lads for their high-cost cosmetic dental work. Many celebrities with impossibly pretty teeth have allegedly undergone dental treatments to give them whiter, straighter and more uniform chompers. While some use their fame and fortune to catch up … Read more
AI is all ears. Innovative office tech that utilizes artificial intelligence is listening in on your conversations and runs the risk of leaking company secrets and workplace gossip, turning the tool into a dangerous nuisance. Alex Bilzerian, a researcher and engineer, recently took to X to explain how Otter AI, a platform he used to … Read more
When Park Avenue doorman Stephen Bruno sorts through the building mail and sees an envelope with sexually suggestive images, he and his colleagues immediately know who it’s for. “We don’t have to look at the name, because we know whose it is,” he told The Post of a certain resident who also had a habit … Read more
MADISON, Wis. — It’s an idyllic Friday evening in Madison, and Gus Johnson is introducing Joel Klatt like he’s the reigning, defending undisputed champion. Fox’s top college football broadcast booth — comprised of Johnson, Klatt and sideline reporter Jenny Taft — is at its production meeting ahead of Wisconsin’s showdown with Alabama. The weekly meeting is akin … Read more
No matter how you slice it, Jose Matos’s diet was a mess. The father of two often gravitated to salty, frozen and processed foods, typically eating three burgers, large fries and a giant soda for one meal. Pizza rolls were his “biggest downfall” — he could polish off a bag in one sitting. He estimated … Read more
After four years prosecuting sexual assault cases in Orange County CA, deputy district attorney Matt Murphy was called into the office of his supervisor, Lew Rosenblum. He had good news – a promotion. “Welcome to Homicide,” said Rosenblum. “If you think that was crazy, just you wait.” The book includes the murder of John Meehan, the … Read more
New technology could make it significantly easier to monitor patients’ vital health signs. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed an electronic finger wrap that monitors important chemical levels — such as glucose, vitamins and even drugs — using only human sweat, the university stated in a news release. The wearable innovation … Read more