Exclusive | Zooey Deschanel reveals ‘complicated’ reason why a ‘New Girl’ reboot is unlikely

Exclusive | Zooey Deschanel reveals ‘complicated’ reason why a ‘New Girl’ reboot is unlikely

There might never be a new “New Girl.” Zooey Deschanel, the star of the popular Fox TV show, cast serious doubt on a possible reboot in an interview with the California Post this week, citing “complicated legal stuff” that could get in the way. “I just don’t think that’s gonna happen, but, you know, anything … Read more

Exclusive | Jalen Brunson gifts pricey NYC cookies to hundreds of fans camping out to see him host ‘Saturday Night Live’

Exclusive | Jalen Brunson gifts pricey NYC cookies to hundreds of fans camping out to see him host ‘Saturday Night Live’

This treat was a slam dunk. Jalen Brunson surprised the over 100 fans camping out in hopes of seeing him host “Saturday Night Live” with famous New York City cookies. Manhattan resident Jordana Judson braved the rain outside NBC’s Midtown studios Friday night in order to secure a spot inside the “SNL” studio to watch … Read more

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play caricatures of themselves in Apple’s bizarre ‘Brothers’: review

Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play caricatures of themselves in Apple’s bizarre ‘Brothers’: review

Oh, brother. Famous pals Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play exaggerated versions of themselves in their new Apple TV comedy, “Brothers.”  It’s a messy stew of ideas that’s occasionally amusing. Mostly, however, the show is self-indulgent and aimless.  Premiering Sept. 23 on Apple TV, “Brothers” gets off to an irreverent start, as onscreen text informs … Read more

Exclusive | 9/11 memorial petitioners backed by Judge Judy’s son in fight against Mamdani, Hochul: ‘They’re disgusting’

Exclusive | 9/11 memorial petitioners backed by Judge Judy’s son in fight against Mamdani, Hochul: ‘They’re disgusting’

The over 100,000 mourners of 9/11 victims opposed to Zohran Mamdani’s attendance at the 25th anniversary memorial are now receiving celebrity support.  Banging his gavel in the name of respect for the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001, Adam Levy, son of world-renowned Judge Judith “Judy” Sheindlin, and star jurist of forthcoming CBS series … Read more

OJ Simpson joked about ‘bloody Bronco’ in failed prank show: ‘Hopefully there’s no bodies’

OJ Simpson joked about ‘bloody Bronco’ in failed prank show: ‘Hopefully there’s no bodies’

O.J. Simpson turned one of the most infamous moments of his life into a punchline. Years after the fallen football star and Hollywood actor was acquitted of the murders of his ex-wife and her friend, Simpson was caught on camera joking about a “bloody Bronco” and boasting about the vehicle’s “great escapability” — video that … Read more

What too much TV really does to your brain — and how much is too much

Next time your favorite streaming service asks if you’re still watching, you might want to think twice before hitting “Yes.” Ever since TVs became fixtures in American homes, doctors — and plenty of worried parents — have warned that too much screen time could take a toll on our bodies, brains and social lives. But … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Married at First Sight’ star gets butchered online for bizarre way of eating pricey steak

He got skewered. A “Married at First Sight” contestant got butchered online for eating a pricey steak with his hands. Adam Dehmlow was on his honeymoon when he picked up the entire piece of a juicy ribeye at a waterfront restaurant in Cancun, said, ‘This looks f–king amazing,’ and proceeded to bite into it. Dehmlow then … Read more

Exclusive | Judge Judy’s son shuns ‘nepo baby’ label with new show and blasts NYC lawmakers: ‘Do better’

When it comes to scoring VIP DNA, Adam Levy hit the motherlode.  But the lawyer and former District Attorney of Putnam County, New York, isn’t robing up to preside over his first solo daytime courtroom show, “Adam’s Law,” debuting September 14, simply because his mother’s the renowned Judge Judith “Judy” Sheindlin. Instead, the lean, mean litigating … Read more

New CBS drama ‘Cupertino’ eviscerated for completely ignoring reality of city

New CBS drama ‘Cupertino’ eviscerated for completely ignoring reality of city

A new CBS legal drama named after a California city full of Asian Americans has one glaring problem — a lack of Asian Americans, according to fuming critics. “Calling a show ‘Cupertino’ and having a cast not full of Asians is like calling a show ‘Compton’ and having a cast with few black people,” an … Read more

‘Ted Lasso’ scores with hotly anticipated Season 4: review

‘Ted Lasso’ scores with hotly anticipated Season 4: review

Believe.  After a three-year hiatus, Apple TV’s Emmy-winning hit “Ted Lasso” is back with a fourth season that resets the show with a jolt of much-needed energy.  Season 4 stumbles out of the gate with a tepid season premiere. When it finds its footing, it’s the best “Ted Lasso” has been since Season 1.  Ted … Read more

Unusual baby name surges in popularity thanks to millennials’ ‘Gilmore Girls’ obsession

Unusual baby name surges in popularity thanks to millennials’ ‘Gilmore Girls’ obsession

Where you teethe, I will follow. 26 years after the hit TV show Gilmore Girls introduced its heroines — bohemian mom Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and brainiac teen Lorelai “Rory” Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) — millennial and Gen Z moms are naming their daughters after the beloved duo. Lorelai is now a top baby name thanks … Read more

Exclusive | Behind-the-scenes secrets of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ reboot

Exclusive | Behind-the-scenes secrets of ‘Little House on the Prairie’ reboot

They showed their true pioneer spirit. The crew behind the Netflix reboot of “Little House on the Prairie” recreated every aspect of that 19th-century world from scratch — including a pair of 96,000-pound log cabins. It took over 200 members in the art department to painstakingly create the props, and 32 in the costume department … Read more

Doomsday warning for Hollywood as LA shoot days plummet in latest figures

Doomsday warning for Hollywood as LA shoot days plummet in latest figures

While Hollywood films seem to be rebounding at the box office — with recent projections hinting that this could be the first domestic $10 billion year since 2019 — production in Los Angeles is still sagging. FilmLA released its new second quarter report on Thursday, revealing there was a 13% drop in film and TV … Read more

Middle-aged TV watchers hit with urgent warning as California study unveils ominous brain risk

Middle-aged TV watchers hit with urgent warning as California study unveils ominous brain risk

Are they watching Graying Anatomy? The idea of TV rotting your brain is apparently not just an old wives tale. Spending too much time watching TV in middle age may literally shrink the brain, increasing the risk of dementia and other complications, according to researchers at the University of Southern California. This screen-induced cerebral shrinkage … Read more

Legendary LA studio complex to be sold in shocking blow to dying Hollywood film industry

Legendary LA studio complex to be sold in shocking blow to dying Hollywood film industry

Television City, a legendary studio lot in central Los Angeles, is expected to be sold over its owners debt in the latest sign of economic stress tearing through Hollywood. The lot’s owner, Hackman Capital Partners is struggling as production levels hit all-time lows. A group of Hackman’s lenders led by Deutsche Bank is owed more … Read more

Exclusive | ‘The Bear’ star Abby Elliott calls cast ‘a forever family’ as she bids farewell to series

Exclusive | ‘The Bear’ star Abby Elliott calls cast ‘a forever family’ as she bids farewell to series

Warning: Spoilers ahead! Do not proceed unless you’ve watched “The Bear” Season 5, including the series finale.  A spoonfull of Sugar… “The Bear” star Abby Elliott exclusively told The Post her onscreen sibling, Jeremy Allen White, is like “a brother to me” off screen, too. In the fifth and final season of the restaurant dramedy, … Read more

‘The Bear’ gets a solid send-off in final season — after overstaying its welcome: review

‘The Bear’ gets a solid send-off in final season — after overstaying its welcome: review

Yes, chef, one last time.  The fifth and final season of “The Bear” takes inspiration from “The Pitt,” as the whole story takes place over the course of just one day.  This makes it the best season in several years. That’s not saying much; this show has always been more mediocre than its Emmys would … Read more

Obsessed ‘Love Island’ fans scoop up ‘girlie’ merch in summer collab with Five Below: ‘Fan era is thriving’

Obsessed ‘Love Island’ fans scoop up ‘girlie’ merch in summer collab with Five Below: ‘Fan era is thriving’

A new bombshell has entered Five Below. “Love Island” fans are taking over stores after shelves were filled with new series merch — and it has many screaming, “I got a text!” The discount giant stocked stores across the nation — and online — with themed, budget-friendly $5 items, like Slay Body Oil, which “leaves … Read more

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 is all gas, no breaks: review

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 is all gas, no breaks: review

Heads will roll.  For anyone who complained that not enough was happening on “House of the Dragon,” Season 3 feels like showrunner Ryan Condal and his writing team heard your feedback and cranked the dial up to, “a hundred things are happening at once.”  After two seasons of build-up to a war, the “Game of … Read more

‘Cape Fear’ review: Amy Adams and Javier Bardem’s revival is a brutal summer thriller

‘Cape Fear’ review: Amy Adams and Javier Bardem’s revival is a brutal summer thriller

Apple’s “Cape Fear” revival is slick, stylish — and brutal.  It’s a star-studded crime drama with standout performances from Amy Adams, Patrick Wilson, and Javier Bardem.  It’s also hard to see why this show exists, when there were two famous earlier “Cape Fear” movies – do we need a third version? But, if you ignore that element, … Read more