Yankees retiring CC Sabathia’s number shows the sad state of our standard for greatness

Yankees retiring CC Sabathia’s number shows the sad state of our standard for greatness

If we listen closely, we can hear the grandfather, a lifelong Yankees fan, speaking to his grandson: “Oh, yeah, so many memorable moments. Did I ever tell you that I was in Yankee Stadium the day they retired CC Sabathia’s number? Yeah, what a special moment! “What was his number? Darned if I remember. It … Read more

Exclusive | Junior’s celebrates 75 years of getting opinionated, politically divided New Yorkers to agree on at least one thing

Exclusive | Junior’s celebrates 75 years of getting opinionated, politically divided New Yorkers to agree on at least one thing

New York’s got no shortage of landmarks, each one recognized the world over. The Empire State Building. The Statue of Liberty. Rockefeller Center. And a slice of Junior’s cheesecake. This week marks 75 years since one of the Big Apple’s most beloved addresses first opened its doors in Downtown Brooklyn. Almost ever since, opinionated New … Read more

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ is now streaming—How to watch new Spike Lee movie for free

‘Highest 2 Lowest’ is now streaming—How to watch new Spike Lee movie for free

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. Following a limited theatrical run in August 2025, the newest Spike Lee “joint” is making its way to streaming. “Highest 2 Lowest,” which premiered at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, … Read more

ESPN will ‘no longer proceed’ with Spike Lee’s Colin Kaepernick docuseries: ‘It’s not coming out’

ESPN will ‘no longer proceed’ with Spike Lee’s Colin Kaepernick docuseries: ‘It’s not coming out’

Director Spike Lee’s multi-part documentary series for ESPN Films about former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who sparked a national debate when he protested racial injustice nearly a decade ago, will not be released, the filmmaker and ESPN said. “ESPN, Colin Kaepernick and Spike Lee have collectively decided to no longer proceed with this project as … Read more

Exclusive | Brooklyn penthouse in Denzel Washington’s new thriller features stunning 33rd-floor city views — and it could be yours for $15M

Exclusive | Brooklyn penthouse in Denzel Washington’s new thriller features stunning 33rd-floor city views — and it could be yours for M

In Spike Lee’s new thriller “Highest 2 Lowest,” Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky spend as much time above the skyline as they do on the streets of Brooklyn — thanks to a cinematic cameo from one of the borough’s priciest listings.  The penthouse that appears in the trailer isn’t a movie set; it’s the top … Read more

Coco Gauff gets French Open moment with Spike Lee hug after giving him ‘something to cheer for’ after Knicks loss

Coco Gauff gets French Open moment with Spike Lee hug after giving him ‘something to cheer for’ after Knicks loss

No Knicks in the NBA Finals meant Spike Lee flew to Paris for a different American sports victory. The Academy Award-winning American filmmaker was in attendance for Coco Gauff’s first Roland Garros title on Saturday morning, witnessing the 21-year-old take down world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-7 (5), 6-2, 6-4. Dressed in all white with a … Read more

Charles Barkley dunked on Spike Lee before Game 5 about Knicks’ title chances

Charles Barkley dunked on Spike Lee before Game 5 about Knicks’ title chances

Charles Barkley had to rain all over Spike Lee’s dreams. The Academy Award-winning director, producer and screenwriter said he would give up one of his most prized possessions for his team to win an NBA Finals before the Knicks’ Game 5 win over the Pacers on Thursday. “I would give up an Academy Award, an … Read more

Celebs packing MSG for Game 5 of Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals

Celebs packing MSG for Game 5 of Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals

The hottest stars had prime real estate on celebrity row at Madison Square Garden for Game 5 of the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals on Thursday night. The stars were on hand to watch the home team’s quest to keep their season alive and bounce back from a 3-1 series hole. Knicks superfans Timothée Chalamet, Ben … Read more

Pat McAfee fires up Pacers crowd by calling out Knicks celebs: ‘Sons of bitches’

Pat McAfee fires up Pacers crowd by calling out Knicks celebs: ‘Sons of bitches’

Pat McAfee knows how to hype up a crowd, and he had no problem doing so during Game 4 between the Knicks and Pacers while taking shots at New York’s traveling celebrity fan contingent.  The sports media personality and Indiana sports supporter was on hand at Gainbridge Fieldhouse and appeared on the video board in … Read more

Timothee Chalamet, Ben Stiller, 50 Cent headline star-studded Knicks-Pacers Game 4

Timothee Chalamet, Ben Stiller, 50 Cent headline star-studded Knicks-Pacers Game 4

The stars were out for Game 4 of the Knicks-Pacers Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night in Indianapolis. WWE exec Triple H, actor John Mellencamp and rapper 50 Cent, who is a native of New York, were at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for Game 4. Triple H, whose real name is Paul Michael Levesque, posed for a photo … Read more

Boomer Esiason blames the ‘damn celebrities’ for Knicks’ playoffs struggles at MSG

Boomer Esiason blames the ‘damn celebrities’ for Knicks’ playoffs struggles at MSG

The Knicks have struggled at home throughout the playoffs. Who’s to blame? Is it Tom Thibodeau? The players? Well, WFAN host Boomer Esiason has chosen his scapegoat for the team’s 3-5 mark at MSG this postseason. “I think [the Knicks] are sick and tired of all the damn celebrities at home,” Esiason said on the … Read more

10 hot movies to see this summer: ‘Karate Kid,’ ‘Jurassic Park: Rebirth,’ ‘Superman’ and more

10 hot movies to see this summer: ‘Karate Kid,’ ‘Jurassic Park: Rebirth,’ ‘Superman’ and more

After last summer, which was sadly slim on major blockbusters, the sweaty months of 2025 are refreshingly stacked with big-budget, recognizable franchises and titles. Pass-the-popcorn stuff. I also threw in some smaller and original films just to help me sleep at night.  Here are 10 movies to catch in theaters this summer. Ben Wong stars … Read more

Livvy Dunne, Timothee Chalamet, headline celebs at Game 1 of Knicks-Pacers conference finals

Livvy Dunne, Timothee Chalamet, headline celebs at Game 1 of Knicks-Pacers conference finals

These stars scored a seat on celebrity row to see the No. 3 seed Knicks take on the fourth-seeded Pacers at Madison Square Garden in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals on Wednesday night. Olivia “Livvy” Dunne — who was revealed as the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover star last week — rocked a … Read more

Spike Lee reacts to longtime pal Denzel Washington’s spat with photographer on Cannes red carpet

Spike Lee reacts to longtime pal Denzel Washington’s spat with photographer on Cannes red carpet

Spike Lee wants no part in Denzel Washington’s messy red carpet behavior. The director, 68, participated in the “Highest 2 Lowest” press conference at the Cannes Film Festival Tuesday and subtly addressed Washington’s awkward red carpet exchange with a photographer. Spike Lee and Denzel Washington at the “Highest 2 Lowest” red carpet premiere at Cannes Film … Read more

Denzel Washington skips Cannes Film Festival event after snapping at red carpet photographer

Denzel Washington skips Cannes Film Festival event after snapping at red carpet photographer

Diva Denzel. Denzel Washington skipped the press conference for his new film, “Highest 2 Lowest,” at the Cannes Film Festival in France on Tuesday after arguing with a photographer on the red carpet. The Oscar winner, 70, was absent from the promo event for the crime thriller that comes out on Apple TV+ in September. … Read more

Here’s what Denzel Washington said during heated exchange with photographer on Cannes red carpet

Here’s what Denzel Washington said during heated exchange with photographer on Cannes red carpet

Denzel Washington’s heated exchange with a photographer on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in France has been decoded by a professional lip reader. The two-time Oscar winner, 70, attended the world premiere of Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest” Monday, but his glamorous outing was overshadowed by an intense disagreement that saw him … Read more

Denzel Washington snaps during heated exchange with photographer on Cannes red carpet: ‘Stop!’

Denzel Washington snaps during heated exchange with photographer on Cannes red carpet: ‘Stop!’

Don’t mess with the Equalizer. Denzel Washington was caught getting into a tense exchange with a photographer at France’s Cannes Film Festival on Monday, May 19. The Oscar winner, 70, looked fired up when he approached the line of shutterbugs at the world premiere of Spike Lee’s “Highest 2 Lowest,” in which Washington stars. He was … Read more

Stacked celebrity row featuring Lenny Kravitz, Timothee Chalamet takes in Knicks-Celtics Game 6

Stacked celebrity row featuring Lenny Kravitz, Timothee Chalamet takes in Knicks-Celtics Game 6

Celebrity row was legendary at the Garden during Game 6 of the Knicks-Celtics Eastern Conference semifinals series on Friday, with the Knicks having a second chance to close out the series. Knicks superfans Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller and Tracy Morgan sat courtside, in addition to the likes of Lenny Kravitz, Jason Sudeikis, Busta … Read more

Exclusive | Rebound! NYC subway cellist was attacked by unhinged woman plays national anthem for Knicks

Exclusive | Rebound! NYC subway cellist was attacked by unhinged woman plays national anthem for Knicks

He’s rebounded beautifully. Subway busker Iain Forrest, who made headlines last year when he was viciously attacked by an unhinged stranger in a caught-on-camera beatdown at the Herald Square station, has taken his talent from the MTA to the NBA. Forrest has played the national anthem before Knicks games on his electric cello on the … Read more

Fat Joe leads host of New York legends rooting on Yankees at Game 3

Fat Joe leads host of New York legends rooting on Yankees at Game 3

The Bronx had its answer to celebrity-filled Dodgers games on Monday. While Games 1 and 2 of the World Series were veritable gathering of Hollywood glitterati, Yankee Stadium held serve, offering up a who’s who of ex-Yankees stars and local rap legends. Follow The Post’s live updates from Game 3 of the Yankees-Dodgers World Series. … Read more