Even for Australians, the island of Tasmania is obscure. For Americans, it’s frightfully far-fetched. Its capital, Hobart, is known as the gateway to Antarctica, and that should give you some idea of its place in the world, a good deal farther south than Cape Town. “People want to go to areas that feel remote and … Read more
Welcome to Great Adaptations, the Book Review’s regular multiple-choice quiz about printed works that have gone on to find new life as movies, television shows, theatrical productions and more. This week’s challenge highlights thrillers first published as novels (or graphic novels) that were adapted into popular films. Just tap or click your answers to the … Read more
Olivia Culpo was on cloud nine after watching her husband, 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, haul in two touchdowns to help San Francisco take down the Eagles in Sunday’s wild-card clash in Philadelphia. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model shared a cute snapshot of them leaning in for a kiss during a sweet moment in the … Read more
Simone Biles had her cheese grater headgear at the ready. Moments after the Bears edged out the Packers in a thrilling wild-card clash at Soldier Field on Saturday night, the seven-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast sweetly embraced her husband, Chicago safety Jonathan Owens, as the NFC North champs kept their season alive with a 31-27 … Read more
Sam Darnold’s biggest supporter could hardly contain her excitement. Moments after the Seahawks capped off their regular season Saturday with an NFC West title and the top seed in the playoffs, the quarterback’s fiancée, Katie Hoofnagle, took to her Instagram Stories to re-live the thrilling scene in Santa Clara following the team’s 13-3 victory over … Read more
Tuesday night’s thrilling Yankees win had Anthony Volpe’s girlfriend on the edge of her seat. While taking in Game 3 of the ALDS in The Bronx, Elle Jowett held onto her knees as she watched the Bombers keep their season alive with a 9-6 comeback victory over the Blue Jays. Anthony Volpe’s girlfriend, Elle Jowett, … Read more
Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy missed Thursday’s practice as his fiancée Katya Kuropas went into labor with their first child, according to the Star Tribune. The couple, who announced in May that they’re expecting a baby boy in September, has not yet confirmed they’ve welcomed their son. McCarthy is temporarily away from the Vikings as they prepare for … Read more
Katya Kuropas is “so proud” of fiancé J.J. McCarthy after the new Vikings quarterback etched his first career win in thrilling fashion. Hours after McCarthy rallied the Vikings to a 27-24 comeback victory over the Bears in Chicago on “Monday Night Football,” the future Mrs. took to her Instagram Stories to celebrate the former first-round … Read more
movie review EPIC: ELVIS PRESLEY IN CONCERT Running time: 100 minutes. TORONTO — Elvis fans will have some choice words for Baz Luhrmann after they watch his new music documentary “EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert,” which had its world premiere Saturday at the Toronto International Film Festival. They’ll say, “Thank you, thank you very much!” … Read more
Overtime wins never go out of style. The wives and girlfriends of Oilers players let loose in Edmonton on Thursday night after star center Leon Draisaitl scored the overtime winner against the Panthers in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final in Sunrise, Fla., evening the series at 2-2. Lauren Kyle McDavid, the wife of … Read more
She tried her best to Shake It Off. Taylor Swift was feeling the nerves during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night. The 14-time Grammy winner, 35, watched the sporting action from the VIP suite in Sunrise, Fla., with her boyfriend Travis Kelce, who appeared just … Read more
The loudest cheers on Wall Street aren’t for the New York Stock Exchange’s closing bell, but for the opening of the five most dynamic restaurants FiDi has ever seen under a single roof. They’re at Printemps, the new Paris-based fashion store that’s the glam showpiece of One Wall Street — the landmarked former Irving Trust … Read more
movie review MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING Running time: 169 minutes. Rated PG-13 (sequences of strong violence and action, bloody images and brief language). In theaters May 23. Ethan Hunt’s most impossible mission yet? Getting viewers to tear up at the end of the eighth and possibly last “Mission: Impossible” film, “The Final Reckoning.” Our eyes … Read more
This spring is shaping up to be a memorable one for the newly drafted Travis Hunter. The rookie Jaguars cornerback-wide receiver is slated to marry fiancée Leanna Lenee in late May, ESPN reported during its 2025 NFL Draft coverage Thursday, the same day Jacksonville made a splashy trade for Cleveland’s No. 2 pick to grab … Read more
Jordyn Woods is playoff-ready. The girlfriend of star Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns dressed to impress Saturday for New York’s Game 1 win over the Detroit Pistons in their first-round playoff series at Madison Square Garden. Pairing her cropped white jacket with light-wash jeans and white heels, Woods added custom Knicks details to her ensemble in … Read more
Get your licks. Cronut creator Dominique Ansel has reinvented the humble ice cream cone — just in time for spring. The sweet new creation, called the Dipped Whisk, features two sugar cone cups, each filled with three layers of Talenti gelato ingredients. The cups are sandwiched together to create a sphere then placed atop a … Read more
John Calipari’s daughter was going through it while sitting in the stands during Arkansas’ hard-fought victory over Kansas in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. CBS cameras captured Megan Calipari with her head tucked her in lap as the Razorbacks went on a 7-0 run to go up four with less … Read more
Tom Cruise is up to his old tricks in his eighth “Mission: Impossible” movie. The teaser trailer for “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” was released Monday with a glimpse at what has been reported as Cruise’s final appearance as Ethan Hunt. The 62-year-old Oscar nominee hangs off the side of a yellow airplane in one … Read more
The celebrations didn’t stop at Citi Field on Wednesday night for the NLCS-bound Mets. Second baseman Jose Iglesias took to his Instagram Stories on Thursday to share a video from another lively scene at an apparent nightclub following the Mets’ 4-1 win over the Phillies to close out the NLDS. Those inside, which included outfielder … Read more
The party didn’t stop after the Chiefs beat the Bengals in a nail-biter at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. Taylor Swift attended Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ 29th birthday party after Kansas City’s 26-25 win over Cincinnati, as seen in pictures fellow Chiefs WAGs Chariah Gordon and Sheawna Weathersby shared on Instagram. Swift, 34, was seen sporting … Read more