‘Desperate Housewives’ creator admits he’s envious of ‘Real Housewives’ franchise: ‘It’s a train that keeps on chugging’

‘Desperate Housewives’ creator admits he’s envious of ‘Real Housewives’ franchise:  ‘It’s a train that keeps on chugging’

Wisteria Lane is no stranger to envy. Marc Cherry, the creator of “Desperate Housewives,” says he’s jealous of the “Real Housewives” reality TV franchise that began after his primetime soap became a hit. “I envy the fact that they’ve kept that franchise going,” Cherry told People in a new interview published on Wednesday. “I certainly … Read more

Andy Cohen reveals why Diplo was ‘late’ to the New Year’s broadcast— and it wasn’t because of LSD

Andy Cohen reveals why Diplo was ‘late’ to the New Year’s broadcast— and it wasn’t because of LSD

High-flying problems. Diplo was late to his virtual appearance on Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve special on Tuesday, and it had nothing to do with psychedelics, according to the “Watch What Happens Live” host. Though admittedly high on LSD, the 46-year-old DJ’s trip was behind schedule because of a classic celebrity problem: … Read more

Chris Pratt says he spoke out against ‘mean’ ‘Parks and Rec’ jokes about co-star Jim O’Heir

Chris Pratt says he spoke out against ‘mean’ ‘Parks and Rec’ jokes about co-star Jim O’Heir

Chris Pratt wasn’t a fan of the mean jokes about Jim O’Heir on “Parks and Recreation.” The actors had a conversation in O’Heir’s new book, “Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation,” about Pratt, 45, speaking out against the way O’Heir’s character in the NBC sitcom was taunted. “I remember you, … Read more

Michelle Buteau blasts Dave Chappelle for anti-trans jokes in new Netflix special: ‘It’s not funny, it’s dangerous’

Michelle Buteau blasts Dave Chappelle for anti-trans jokes in new Netflix special: ‘It’s not funny, it’s dangerous’

Michelle Buteau isn’t laughing. The comedian blasted Dave Chappelle for frequently making jokes about the transgender community during a set in her new Netflix comedy special “Michelle Buteau: A Buteau-ful Mind at Radio City Music Hall,” which was released on Tuesday. Buteau, 47, brought up Chappelle after sharing an anecdote about a “black lesbian friend” … Read more

Chad Duell explains why he left ‘General Hospital’ after 14 years: ‘I stifled myself’

Chad Duell explains why he left ‘General Hospital’ after 14 years: ‘I stifled myself’

Chad Duell is opening up on his sudden exit from “General Hospital” after nearly 15 years. The 37-year-old soap star — who famously played Michael Corinthos since 2010 — addressed his decision to leave the fictional town of Port Charles on a recent episode of “The Daily Drama Podcast.” “It’s a life adjustment,” he admitted. “A … Read more

‘American Idol’ alum brutally disses Katy Perry’s song: ‘This can’t be same person that eliminated me’

‘American Idol’ alum brutally disses Katy Perry’s song: ‘This can’t be same person that eliminated me’

The past has come back to haunt Katy Perry. A former “American Idol” contestant who was eliminated by Perry, 40, recently shared a TikTok where he gave his scathing reaction to her new song “OK.” In the clip, Steven James listens to the track in the car with facial reactions that indicate he’s not a … Read more

How to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve before 2025: A guide to all the TV specials

How to watch the ball drop on New Year’s Eve before 2025: A guide to all the TV specials

The countdown to 2025 is on. Several New Year’s Eve specials will be broadcast on television on Tuesday, Dec. 31, as the world says goodbye to 2024. Spectators can tune into the classics, from Dick Clark’s annual “Rockin’ Eve” special with Ryan Seacrest to BFFs Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s epic drunk commentary (yes, they can … Read more

‘Bling Empire: New York’ star Lynn Ban undergoes emergency brain surgery after skiing accident

‘Bling Empire: New York’ star Lynn Ban undergoes emergency brain surgery after skiing accident

“Bling Empire: New York” star Lynn Ban nearly died in a skiing accident on Christmas Eve. The 51-year-old jewelry designer shared photos on Instagram Monday of the aftermath of her emergency brain surgery. Ban laid in a hospital bed with stitches in her skull in the pictures. “And in a blink of an eye … … Read more

‘Yellowstone’ star Kelly Reilly had this to say about the Beth and Rip spinoff rumors

‘Yellowstone’ star Kelly Reilly had this to say about the Beth and Rip spinoff rumors

Kelly Reilly excited fans when she seemingly confirmed the Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler spinoff rumors following the series finale of “Yellowstone.” Reilly, 47, famously played John Dutton’s daughter in the hit series for five seasons. Amid speculation that she is joining her television husband, Cole Hauser (who played the ranch hand Wheeler), in a … Read more

Exclusive | ‘The Simpsons’ showrunner reveals how the show will end

Exclusive | ‘The Simpsons’ showrunner reveals how the show will end

He’s got his exit from Springfield planned.  “The Simpsons” shocked viewers in October when the long-running animated series called its Season 36 premiere its “series finale” — only to reveal that the entire storyline of the episode was generated by AI. It wasn’t the real finale, but showrunner Matt Selman told The Post, “The discussion … Read more

Exclusive | ‘Yellowstone’ producer gets blunt about show’s award snubs: ‘Our work is done’

Exclusive | ‘Yellowstone’ producer gets blunt about show’s award snubs: ‘Our work is done’

They’re riding it out the cowboy way.  As the hit Paramount drama “Yellowstone” has come to an end — for now — producer and director Christina Voros spoke to The Post about the show’s awards snubs.  “I don’t pay a whole lot of attention to that. I think ‘Yellowstone’ has gone under the radar amongst … Read more

‘The Young and the Restless,’ ‘Chisum’ star Geoffrey Deuel dead at 81

‘The Young and the Restless,’ ‘Chisum’ star Geoffrey Deuel dead at 81

Actor Geoffrey Deuel, known for his work on “The Young and the Restless” and in John Wayne’s western “Chisum,” has died at the age of 81. Deuel passed away on Sunday in hospice care in Largo, Florida, following a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to his wife Jacqueline Deuel, who spoke with The Hollywood … Read more

‘Gossip Girl’ actress Chanel Maya Banks files restraining order against mom one month after going ‘missing’

‘Gossip Girl’ actress Chanel Maya Banks files restraining order against mom one month after going ‘missing’

Chanel Maya Banks, the “Gossip Girl” actress who refuted her family’s claims that she had gone missing last month, has reportedly filed a restraining order against her mother and cousin. Banks, 36, submitted the restraining order request in a Los Angeles court on Thursday, according to TMZ. Per the outlet, the actress’ filing alleges her … Read more

Hannah Berner walks back on calling Blake Lively the c-word in horribly timed Netflix special: ‘To be 100 percent clear…’

Hannah Berner walks back on calling Blake Lively the c-word in horribly timed Netflix special: ‘To be 100 percent clear…’

Talk about a c—y joke. Hannah Berner, who labeled Blake Lively the c-word in a new Netflix comedy special, says she supports the actress after the latter filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against her “It Ends With Us” co-star and director Justin Baldoni last week. Berner, 33, joked about Lively being a “c–t” in “Torching … Read more

Jim O’Heir reveals James Spader stood up for him on ‘Boston Legal’ set: ‘Dude is so intense’

Jim O’Heir reveals James Spader stood up for him on ‘Boston Legal’ set: ‘Dude is so intense’

Jim O’Heir is recounting an act of generosity from James Spader on the set of “Boston Legal.” As the “Parks and Recreation” star, 62, recalled in his book, Spader’s moment of kindness happened while they were filming a “heartfelt scene toward the end of the episode” when he guest starred on the law drama. “We … Read more

JB Smoove reveals failed ‘SNL’ sketch he wrote for Johnny Knoxville: ‘He’ll do crazy crazy sh-t’

JB Smoove reveals failed ‘SNL’ sketch he wrote for Johnny Knoxville: ‘He’ll do crazy crazy sh-t’

It wasn’t ready for primetime. “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star JB Smoove, who also used to write on “Saturday Night Live,” has revealed some of his failed sketch ideas, which included a bizarre pitch for Johnny Knoxville. During a recent appearance on the podcast “Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa,” Smoove said that if he … Read more

‘The Office’ writer says cringey Japanese parody on ‘SNL’ ‘rankled’ him: ‘It didn’t feel right’

‘The Office’ writer says cringey Japanese parody on ‘SNL’ ‘rankled’ him: ‘It didn’t feel right’

A former writer on the US version of “The Office” says a “Saturday Night Live” parody of the workplace sitcom left him “a bit rankled.” Mike Schur, who wrote on “SNL” before he left the late night show to work on “The Office,” shared his thoughts about a sketch called “The Japanese Office” during an … Read more

‘The Sopranos’ guest star says Tony Sirico hit him with a real pipe: ‘Got whacked by Paulie Walnuts’

‘The Sopranos’ guest star says Tony Sirico hit him with a real pipe: ‘Got whacked by Paulie Walnuts’

Don’t mess with Paulie Walnuts. Chris Diamantopoulos, who guest starred on the final season of “The Sopranos,” said Tony Sirico — who played mobster Paul “Paulie Walnuts” Gualtieri on the hit show — accidentally “whacked” him with a real pipe during a scene. “Sirico had two pipes, a lead pipe and a rubber pipe, one to use when … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ contestant reveals death of her husband weeks after giving him a shout-out on the show

‘Jeopardy!’ contestant reveals death of her husband weeks after giving him a shout-out on the show

A “Jeopardy!” contestant has lost her husband three weeks after giving him a “huge shoutout” on a recent episode.  Maria Lauro, a contract specialist from Pittsburgh, made her game show debut Dec. 20, going up against Joe Asaminew, an ER physician from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Laura Faddah, a manager from Memphis, Tennessee.  The widow said that … Read more

Beyoncé infuriates NFL fans with banned hand gesture during halftime performance: ‘Where is the flag?’

Beyoncé infuriates NFL fans with banned hand gesture during halftime performance: ‘Where is the flag?’

Not everyone enjoyed Beyoncé’s Christmas Day halftime performance. All eyes were on the superstar, 43, when she hit the field at NRG Stadium in Houston, TX, on Wednesday as the Texans battled the Boston Ravens. Shining in a white body suit and a cowgirl hat, Beyoncé performed several hits from her “Cowboy Carter” album alongside … Read more