An unspoken set of rules have always governed the college admissions process for many Asian families. They understand, for example, that an Indian male applying to study computer science or a Chinese female pianist will have to work exponentially harder to distinguish themselves in the admissions process. For South Asian families in particular, the college … Read more
Has all the applause gotten out of hand? At this year’s Venice Film Festival, which ends Saturday, three movies so far have received standing ovations reported to last 15 minutes or more. Mamma mia! Donald Pearsall / NY Post Design The wildest responses have gone to “The Smashing Machine,” starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as … Read more
The Rock has a soft spot after all. Dwayne Johnson, 53, was brought to tears on Monday night after his newest movie, “The Smashing Machine,” received a 15-minute standing ovation and sparked Oscar buzz following its premiere at the 82nd Venice Film Festival, per Variety. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson at the Venice Film Festival premiere … Read more
Jacob Elordi is feeling euphoric in Venice. The 28-year-old actor broke down in tears as his new movie, “Frankenstein,” received a standing ovation that lasted between 13 and 14 minutes at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday. Elordi, who was dressed in a traditional black suit and matching bowtie, put his hand on his chest … Read more
Rachel Zegler had to exit stage left on Thursday. The actress, 24, who is currently starring in “Evita” at the London Palladium on the West End, abruptly left the evening performance due to illness. According to People, they announced Zegler’s departure during intermission. Rachel Zegler during a performance of “Evita.” ZUMAPRESS.com Bella Brown perform’s “Don’t Cry For … Read more
Kate Middleton’s latest outing is an ace. The Princess of Wales, 43, attended Wimbledon for the first time this year. She stepped out to watch American tennis player Amanda Anisimova and Poland’s Iga Swiatek face off in the women’s singles final on Saturday. In a video posted to Wimbledon’s X account, the Princess received a standing … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs got a standing ovation from fellow inmates when the music mogul returned to jail after winning acquittals on potential life-in-prison charges, providing what his lawyer says might have been the best thing he could do for black incarcerated men in America. “They all said: ‘We never get to see anyone who beats the … Read more
Picture this: you’re about to complete what is potentially the biggest milestone of your life so far, something you’ve worked so hard towards for months or even years. Then, suddenly, somebody close to you, perhaps your boyfriend or husband, interrupts you right before you’re able to do it. Sure, the thought was there. They wanted to … Read more
It was a case of two music legends. That was the awe-striking scenario when Elton John joined Joni Mitchell on “I’m Still Standing” during her “Joni Jam” concert at the Hollywood Bowl on Sunday night. Mitchell put a jazzy, witty spin on John’s 1983 hit, while Sir Elton provided “Yeah yeah yeah” background vocals. Joni … Read more
Standing desk devotees may want to sit down for this news. A new study finds that over the long term, standing doesn’t improve cardiovascular health compared to sitting and could actually increase the risk of circulatory issues such as varicose veins and blood clots in the deep veins. “The key takeaway is that standing for … Read more
One Direction star Liam Payne once freaked out fans by dangerously posing on a 34-floor high building ledge — a decade before he tragically plunged to his death from a hotel balcony. The haunting photo resurfaced after the 31-year-old fractured his skull and died instantly when he fell from his third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos … Read more
Forget “Rocket Man.” Elton John is turning into the bionic man. The 77-year-old Grammy winner always grabs attention with his daring and bold getups, but his latest accessory was one for the books. John turned heads when he showed up to the UK premiere of a new documentary about himself, Never Too Late, on Thursday, October … Read more
Howie Rose had been waiting for this moment. So, too, had New York. The long-time Mets’ play-by-play announcer was on the call for Pete Alonso’s go-ahead home run in Thursday night’s deciding Game 3. Later that night, on their flight home to New York, the team played it back for him. “Williams sets, here’s the … Read more
It was a very queer day at the Venice Film Festival on Tuesday. Daniel Craig was praised after Luca Guadagnino’s erotic film “Queer” premiered at the festival, garnering a nine-minute standing ovation. The movie also features “Outer Banks” star Drew Starkey, 30. Craig’s performance has already been labeled “a career best,” and it’s clear the … Read more
Kate Middleton received a standing ovation at Sunday’s Wimbledon Tennis Championships — and a lip reader has revealed her sweet reaction. The Princess of Wales, 42, made a welcome appearance at the annual grand slam as she continues to undergo cancer treatment following her diagnosis in March. She delighted fans as she arrived at the All England Lawn … Read more
Country music legend Willie Nelson returned to the stage on Thursday to a thunderous standing ovation after briefly stepping away from performing due to health concerns. According to videos posted on social media, Nelson’s appearance at his annual Fourth of July Picnic event in Camden, New Jersey, was met with enthusiasm and love from fans. … Read more
Olivia Dunne’s unwavering support shines on. On Tuesday, Dunne’s boyfriend, Pirates rookie phenom Paul Skenes, received a standing ovation from St. Louis Cardinals fans at Busch Stadium after a dominant outing. The 21-year-old reposted a video from the LSU Baseball account on her Instagram Story of St. Louis fans applauding Skenes as he walked back … Read more
Kevin Costner isn’t a crier. The “Yellowstone” star, 69, insisted that he “didn’t f–king cry” as it seemed he did when his new movie, “Horizon: An American Saga,” received an 11-minute standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival. Costner appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Tuesday after his trip to France and revealed what was going … Read more
Selena Gomez felt the love at the Cannes Film Festival. The actress and singer, 31, was moved to tears after her new film, “Emilia Perez” received a 9 minute-long standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday. This marked the longest standing ovation for any movie premiere at the France-based cinema bash so far … Read more
Big whoop. Whoopi Goldberg is weighing in on the controversy around Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker, after his widely condemned commencement speech. “I like when people say what they need to say. He’s at a Catholic college, he’s a staunch Catholic. These are his beliefs and he’s welcome to them,” Goldberg said on Thursday’s … Read more