The fusion of Latin and Anglo-American cultures in South Florida in the latter half of the 20th century has created a new dialect, linguists say. Known as Miami English, the increasingly popular parlance has its roots back in the 1950s, when Cubans began moving to the region en masse. One of the country’s most bilingual … Read more
Pardon her French? An Australian woman is fretting that she should change her name after social media users lambasted it while claiming it’s associated with a sex act. “I live in a part of the world (Aus) unfamiliar with the word Bijou, so it’s always felt really right to me, nice sounding and gender neutral … Read more
Syphilis cases have soared to their highest level in more than seven decades, according to disturbing new data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A staggering 207,000 syphilis cases were reported in the US in 2022 — an 80% increase since 2018. “The syphilis crisis in our country is unacceptable,” Health and … Read more
Experts have issued a warning about a common mistake some people make when eating chia seeds. The antioxidant-rich superfood is known to improve digestion and ease constipation – but, if consumed without liquid, can form “a concrete-like mass in your digestive tract”, which can lead to them getting stuck. Numerous videos suggesting eating and drinking … Read more
One author is explaining why the ultimate privilege is being born into a two-parent household and why the decline in marriage should cause concern. “This is something as an economic matter, not as a value-laden or moral proposition we should all be really concerned about,” Melissa Kearney stressed during her appearance on Fox News Thursday. … Read more
A UK mom is mourning the death of her 26-year-old son, who was so addicted to ketamine that his bladder shrank to the size of a marble. “This drug is a killer,” 47-year-old Clare Rogers, mother of the late Rian Rogers, told the Times Of London. “It is taking bladders from young children.” Ketamine is … Read more
Is that really you, Robert? The English-language trailer for legendary Japanese filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s likely final movie, “The Boy and the Heron,” dropped Thursday. And in the preview of the animated flick, actor Robert Pattinson plays the titular bird and proves he has quite a talent for voice work. His brogue is totally unrecognizable. The … Read more
Growing up in Portsmouth, Va., hip-hop shero Missy Elliott used to believe that she was related to one of her fellow female inductees in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023. “My family used to tell me that Chaka Khan was my cousin when I was little,” she says, “so for a … Read more
In an effort to cut costs, women are using DIY injectables to plump their pout at home. Online, TikTokers have touted their self-injections of hyaluronic acid, a commonly used filler, to the dismay of doctors everywhere. One woman boasted that her lips “double in size for a cheaper price” while using an at-home injection hyaluron … Read more
John Mayer loves this track “Unconditionally.” The musician revealed Monday that he still listens to his 2013 duet with his then-girlfriend Katy Perry, “Who You Love.” “Isn’t that great? I’m glad we did that,” Mayer, 45, said on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.” “I listen to that every once in a while and … Read more
Cardi B and Kidz Bop don’t mix — and that’s the way the R-rated rapper wants it. The 30-year-old “WAP” artist revealed her true feelings about having make her explicit-filled songs radio-friendly during her appearance Thursday on “Hot Ones.” “So annoying,” the New Yorker and mother-of-two eagerly answered host Sean Evans’ question about the process, using … Read more
Jimmy Fallon took to Zoom on Thursday to offer a groveling apology to his “Tonight Show” staffers after reports surfaced of his toxic workplace behavior — but fans aren’t buying it. One user on X, formerly known as Twitter, pointed to a line the 48-year-old TV host allegedly said during the all-hands meeting: “It’s embarrassing … Read more
Dave Portnoy said he was unprepared to talk about cricket on Tuesday — but then he went on a tirade for the ages. Speaking during an appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” Portnoy debated with former cricket star David “Bumble” Lloyd about the merits of the sport, launching an aggressive diatribe regarding his lack of knowledge and … Read more
Alright, alright, alright. Matthew McConaughey is returning to acting after a three-year hiatus to star in a spinoff to the hit series “Yellowstone” — and the actor is looking forward to it. “To go have some structure like, ‘I got a call time, I’ve got lines, I’ve got scenes, I’ve got a character.’ The sounds … Read more
It’s all coming together. An Australian woman nearing the end of her pregnancy earnestly revealed one of her favorite baby names on TikTok — only for haters to complain it sounds like a raunchy sex act. Fashion designer Ailie Smith took to the social media site last month to share several potential monikers for her … Read more
It’s not all right, all right, all right. While “Elvis” star Austin Butler chases down an Oscar for portraying the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll in the flesh, Netflix announced Monday that Matthew McConaughey will voice the hip-swiveling legend in a brand-new animated spy series, “Agent Elvis.” “Elvis Presley always dreamed of being a superhero … Read more
The new Fox procedural “Alert: Missing Persons Unit” features a novel twist — a divorced couple (played by Dania Ramirez and Scott Caan) hunting for missing people each week. “I think what I love the most is that we get to show a different kind of couple,” Ramirez, 43, told The Post. “We’re not together. … Read more
CNN — After a 20th-anniversary tour of Jill Scott’s chart-topping album, “Who Is Jill Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol I” was forced to end prematurely due to the pandemic, it will resume. Scott has announced that she’ll be back on the road next year for shows during which she will play the album in full, … Read more
Screenshot: Universal Pictures / Nintendo / Illumination True to his word, Chris Pratt will not be “offending Italians” in his leading role in the Super Mario Bros. movie. In fact, his voiced performance in the official trailer was so lackluster that I can’t help but wonder: What if Mario had been more Italian? It turns … Read more
On an evening that might have otherwise been dominated by some faintly alarming MCU developments, patient Ryan Reynolds fans received a delightful surprise: The star will be returning for the long-awaited Deadpool threequel, slated for release in 2024. But that was only half the bombshell dropped in Reynolds’ video tweet on Tuesday evening. Joining the … Read more