A man has broken a Guinness World Record after singing Christmas tunes for 42 hours straight – without losing his voice. Dave Purchase spent almost two days singing Christmas classics from Mariah Carey to Wham! in an attempt to have his name on the book of records. Despite feeling like he was “hallucinating” and being … Read more
Caught him red-handed. Shaggy raised eyebrows this holiday season by including his 2000 song “It Wasn’t Me” in a medley of hits during the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The surprising performance unfolded as the Jamaican-American musician, 57, appeared alongside singer Rayvon, 57, on the Jennie-O Big Turkey Spectacular float in New York City on … Read more
Theater review RAGTIME 2 hours and 45 minutes, with one intermission. At the Vivian Beaumont Theater, 150 W. 65th St. When massive musicals are downsized, the typical argument in favor of the choice is that fewer sets and dazzling doodads put the focus squarely on the music, lyrics and story. That’s certainly true of the latest … Read more
Lourdes Ambriz has passed away at 64. The Mexican soprano was the singing voice of Belle in Disney’s 1991 Spanish version of “Beauty and the Beast.” The National Institute of Fine Arts and Literature (INBAL) announced the heartbreaking news on its social media last month. Lourdes Ambriz and Roberto Vazquez in 2017. Getty Images “The … Read more
For Boy George, this song won’t come and go. The Culture Club frontman, 64, spoke of his disdain for the band’s hit “Karma Chameleon,” telling The Post that singing it is like “diarrhea through a wet sock.” Boy George poses at the grand Opening of the new Planet Hollywood NYC at Planet Hollywood New York … Read more
Can’t stop the backlash. Justin Timberlake is facing criticism online for his lackluster performance at the Electric Castle festival in Romania last week. A fan in the audience took a video of Timberlake, 44, barely singing the words to his 2016 smash hit “Can’t Stop the Feeling.” Justin Timberlake performs on his tour in New … Read more
Miley Cyrus was apparently not allowed to have “The Best of Both Worlds.” The 32-year-old pop superstar has revealed that Disney allegedly banned her from singing “Hannah Montana” songs after her series ended in 2011. “After I left Disney, I wasn’t allowed to perform any of the ‘Hannah Montana’ music,” Cyrus said on “The Ringer” … Read more
Music legend Robbie Williams took a cheeky dig at revelers just before Sydney’s iconic fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. The British pop star was the headline act for the night and performed right up until the final countdown. The star admitted that his performance was a chance to promote his biopic “Better Man,” a … Read more
Another NFL Sunday calls for another quirky Terry Bradshaw take. When previewing New Orleans’ Week 8 matchup on “Fox NFL Sunday,” Bradshaw, 76, acknowledged how injuries have plagued this 2-6 Saints squad and suggested how voodoo can turn their fortunes around. “I called — you guys ready for this – I called Dennis Allen, the … Read more
Americans have revealed the most unusual hacks they use to help their gardens thrive, including using white vinegar as plant food, deterring cats with cinnamon – and singing to plants. A poll of 2,000 adults revealed throwing used teabags onto the soil also made the list. Using baking soda to make the soil more alkaline, … Read more
It was the wrong kind of Soprano. In the new HBO documentary “Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos,” Drea de Matteo, star of “The Sopranos,” said that she misunderstood what the hit mafia series was about when she first auditioned. Now on HBO (and Max), the documentary sees de Matteo, 52, say onscreen, “I … Read more
It took a long time for Angelina Jolie to find her voice again. The Oscar winner, 49, told The Hollywood Reporter that she didn’t sing for a while before her new film “Maria” because one of her exes criticized her voice. “It was an out-of-body experience because I don’t sing,” Jolie said in the interview … Read more
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he was impressed by running back Sione Vaki’s voice after the team’s annual rookie talent show. Vaki, a fourth-round pick, then showcased his impressive pipes when he sang for the media after Lions practice Wednesday in Allen Park, Mich. “I don’t know if (Vaki had) the best performance, but … Read more
He’s tangled up in blue. The first trailer for the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” starring Timothée Chalamet was released on Wednesday. In the trailer, Chalamet, 28, can be heard imitating Bob Dylan’s distinctive vocals, singing “A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall.” Fans took to social media to express mixed reactions to the “Wonka” star … Read more
Penny Lane just wants to sing. Kate Hudson has two words for anyone who slams her singing career — “f–k you.” That’s exactly what she said when she recalled a critic telling her she wasn’t young enough to launch a singing career. “There was someone who said to me — and it kind of jarred me … Read more
Jon Bon Jovi is “Livin’ on a Prayer” that his voice returns to its prime singing days after vocal cord surgery put a halt on live singing in 2022. Jon, whose full name is John Francis Bongiovi Jr., is on the road to recovery after suffering an atrophied vocal cord which required throat surgery and rehabilitation. He’s … Read more
She shook it off. When Selena Campione learned she would be undergoing brain surgery while awake, she was terrified — but then a surgeon helped the Stanhope, New Jersey mom of two find a surprising way to overcome her fears. “I was scared out of my mind,” the 36-year-old private school teacher said of the moment … Read more
Baby she’s back. After being eliminated and unmasked during the third season of “The Masked Singer” following a hilarious rendition of Sir Mix-A-Lot’s “Baby Got Back,” Sarah Palin popped up on another Fox reality singing competition show. The 2008 Republican vice presidential nominee and former governor of Alaska surprised viewers when she appeared on Wednesday … Read more
Even “Barbie” star Ryan Gosling can’t resist a good cry while listening to a melancholy Taylor Swift song. Gosling teared up and sung along to T. Swift’s “All Too Well,” during a 2024 Super Bowl commercial to promote his upcoming movie, “The Fall Guy.” In the trailer for the action-comedy, based on the ’80s TV … Read more
Gen Z’s latest diet fad might have you belting “Burn baby burn.” Young people in China are using karaoke to shed calories, Asia One has reported. A TikTok user who goes simple by Dr. Candise on the app covered the new trend in a video posted on January 8 that has since garnered 3.1 million … Read more