J.K. Rowling is ‘fairly involved’ in ‘Harry Potter’ TV series after anti-trans controversies

J.K. Rowling is ‘fairly involved’ in ‘Harry Potter’ TV series after anti-trans controversies

“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is playing a part in the making of the upcoming HBO series based on the fantasy books — despite her history of anti-transgender rhetoric. HBO CEO Casey Bloys confirmed at a press event Tuesday that while Rowling, 59, is an executive producer on the show, her controversies have not affected … Read more

Dan Aykroyd reveals what he thinks of Lorne Michaels retirement rumors and the ‘SNL’ movie

Dan Aykroyd reveals what he thinks of Lorne Michaels retirement rumors and the ‘SNL’ movie

Live from New York…. Legendary original “Saturday Night Live” cast member Dan Aykroyd has revealed what he thinks of the “Saturday Night” movie and the rumors that Lorne Michaels will retire.  While talking to The Post about his History Channel show “The UnBelievable With Dan Aykroyd” (returning Friday, Nov. 15 at 9 p.m.), the “Ghostbusters” … Read more

Jason Sudeikis hits back at ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3 critics: ‘They don’t have imaginations’

Jason Sudeikis hits back at ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 3 critics: ‘They don’t have imaginations’

Jason Sudeikis is defending “Ted Lasso” from haters. The 49-year-old star and co-creator of the Apple TV+ series addressed criticisms of the show’s third season in an interview with reporter Jeremy Egner, featured in his new book, “Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, the Show That Kicked Its Way Into Our Hearts,” which is … Read more

‘Boy Meets World’ star Rider Strong was ‘miserable’ shooting controversial episode banned by Disney

‘Boy Meets World’ star Rider Strong was ‘miserable’ shooting controversial episode banned by Disney

“Boy Meets World” alum Rider Strong hated filming the infamous alcohol-themed episode. On their podcast “Pod Meets World,” Strong, 44, Danielle Fishel, 43, and Will Friedle, 48, looked back on the Season 5 episode “If You Can’t Be With the One You Love,” which explores Cory (Ben Savage) getting his best friend Shawn (Strong) to … Read more

Whoopi Goldberg admits she’d leave ‘The View’ if she had more money: ‘I work for a living’

Whoopi Goldberg admits she’d leave ‘The View’ if she had more money: ‘I work for a living’

Whoopi Goldberg has a confession. The 68-year-old revealed on Tuesday’s episode of “The View” that she relates to the struggles of the working class. “I appreciate that people are having a hard time. Me too. I work for a living,” Goldberg said following a Hot Topic segment surrounding Donald Trump’s second-term presidency. Whoopi Goldberg on “The … Read more

Martha Stewart pushes Drew Barrymore away during touchy interview: ‘You’re the wrong gender’

Martha Stewart pushes Drew Barrymore away during touchy interview: ‘You’re the wrong gender’

Martha Stewart isn’t a fan of Drew Barrymore’s signature touchy-feely approach to daytime TV. The domestic doyenne, 83, appeared on “The Drew Barrymore Show” on Tuesday to promote her new cookbook — her 100th — and pushed the host away after she got a little too up close and personal. The awkward encounter occurred when … Read more

Candace Cameron Bure reveals the most important lesson Bob Saget taught her: ‘Don’t leave the room without it’

Candace Cameron Bure reveals the most important lesson Bob Saget taught her: ‘Don’t leave the room without it’

Candace Cameron Bure’s heart is still full of Bob Saget’s life lessons. For the actress, 48, starring on “Full House” alongside the late comedian for 8 seasons from 1987 to 1995 made him family. When he died at age 65 in 2022, Bure kept one very important piece of wisdom in mind. “Full House” cast: … Read more

‘Barney & Friends’ voice actor received death threats for playing America’s favorite dinosaur

‘Barney & Friends’ voice actor received death threats for playing America’s favorite dinosaur

“Barney & Friends” didn’t warm everyone’s heart with the show’s catchy tunes or happy-go-lucky dinosaurs. Bob West, the original voice of Barney, appeared on the new podcast “Generation Barney” and recalled receiving death threats from people just because he voiced the purple T-Rex on the children’s TV series. “There were certain things, certain messages that … Read more

‘Barney & Friends’ music director received ‘frightening’ death threats over catchy songs: ‘I wanted to kill you’

‘Barney & Friends’ music director received ‘frightening’ death threats over catchy songs: ‘I wanted to kill you’

“Barney & Friends” music director Bob Singleton didn’t warm everyone’s heart with his catchy tunes. Singleton appeared on the new podcast “Generation Barney” and recalled receiving death threats from people who hated the songs he made for the children’s TV series. Bob Singleton in an Instagram video. “When I was nominated for a Grammy, a … Read more

Keke Palmer says one of her white ‘Scream Queens’ co-stars made a racist remark on set

Keke Palmer says one of her white ‘Scream Queens’ co-stars made a racist remark on set

Keke Palmer had her own horror experience filming “Scream Queens.” The 31-year-old actress claims in her upcoming memoir, “Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative,” that one of her white co-stars — who she refers to as “Brenda” — made a racist remark on the set of the Fox dark comedy series, which aired from … Read more

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant goes viral for ‘worst’ answer ever: ‘That was painful’

‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant goes viral for ‘worst’ answer ever: ‘That was painful’

“Wheel of Fortune” never ceases to amaze its fans. Contestant Will Jordan from Wethersfield, Connecticut gave a botched answer on Monday’s episode that has gone viral. He was one of three former service member who competed on the game show in honor of Veteran’s Day. Jordan started strong in the first game and correctly solved a … Read more

‘SNL’ star Chloe Fineman says ‘rude’ Elon Musk made her cry: I ‘burst into tears’

‘SNL’ star Chloe Fineman says ‘rude’ Elon Musk made her cry: I ‘burst into tears’

Chloe Fineman has put Elon Musk on blast — saying he made her “burst into tears” when he hosted “Saturday Night Live” in May 2021. The comedian, 36, took aim at the Tesla founder, 53, following his scathing comments about the iconic show being a “dying” art. “I just saw some news article about Elon … Read more

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson admit they had ‘tension’ on ‘X-Files’ set: ‘We’re both f–king crazy’

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson admit they had ‘tension’ on ‘X-Files’ set: ‘We’re both f–king crazy’

The truth is out there. David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson weren’t best buds on the set of “The X-Files, ” but now they’re mending fences and opening up about their relationship. The former co-stars reunite for Tuesday’s upcoming episode of Duchovny’s “Fail Better” podcast. “We know each other very deeply and yet we don’t know … Read more

Julianna Margulies reveals how George Clooney saved her ‘ER’ role after she ‘flunked’ audition

Julianna Margulies reveals how George Clooney saved her ‘ER’ role after she ‘flunked’ audition

He gave her an emergency resuscitation.  During a recent appearance on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” on Nov. 8, Julianna Margulies, 58, admitted that she nearly botched her “ER” audition — and, after she got cast, her character was supposed to die after just one episode until she got some indirect help from costar George Clooney.  … Read more

Kevin Costner breaks silence on his ‘Yellowstone’ character’s death: ‘I found out this morning’

Kevin Costner breaks silence on his ‘Yellowstone’ character’s death: ‘I found out this morning’

Kevin Costner has weighed in on the death of John Dutton. The Oscar winner, 69, broke his silence after his “Yellowstone” character was killed off in the Season 5 Part 2 premiere that aired Sunday night. “Well, I’m going to be perfectly honest. I didn’t know it was actually airing last night,” Costner said on … Read more

‘Yellowstone’ used these code words to keep John Dutton’s death a secret

‘Yellowstone’ used these code words to keep John Dutton’s death a secret

Their lips were zipped.  “Yellowstone” is currently airing the second half of Season 5, which was announced as the final season of the hit ranch drama.  Before the final stretch of episodes, Kevin Costner left the show amid rumors of an alleged feud with creator and showrunner Taylor Sheridan.  Spoiler alert: In the premiere episode … Read more

‘Squid Game’ creator reveals he lost his teeth while filming debut season

‘Squid Game’ creator reveals he lost his teeth while filming debut season

Creating “Squid Game” is just as dangerous as playing it. Hwang Dong-hyuk, the mastermind behind the South Korean thriller series on Netflix, recently told the BBC he lost “eight or nine” teeth filming the first season of the show. In a 2022 interview with Variety, the 53-year-old producer said that six of his teeth fell … Read more

‘Yellowstone’ star Ian Bohen hints that Season 5 may not be the end: ‘Not necessarily’

‘Yellowstone’ star Ian Bohen hints that Season 5 may not be the end: ‘Not necessarily’

It may not be the end.  “Yellowstone” is currently airing the second half of Season 5, which was announced as the final season of the hit ranch drama.  But not so fast.  Costar Ian Bohen, who plays the ranch worker Ryan, told The Post, “It’s not necessarily” the end.  Currently airing (Sundays at 8 p.m … Read more

‘Jeopardy!’ apologizes for dissing Travis Kelce with shady clue: ‘Sorry to this man’

‘Jeopardy!’ apologizes for dissing Travis Kelce with shady clue: ‘Sorry to this man’

Look what you made “Jeopardy!” do. The game show apologized for dissing Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift after a shady clue upset the couple’s fan base. “Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity? is hosted by this man who’s maybe more famous as a BF than a 3-time Super Bowl champ,” read the $200 clue … Read more

‘Yellowstone’ fans are furious over John Dutton’s fate: ‘Shame on you Taylor Sheridan’

‘Yellowstone’ fans are furious over John Dutton’s fate: ‘Shame on you Taylor Sheridan’

“Yellowstone” fans are outraged over how the show handled Kevin Costner’s exit in the Season 5 Part 2 premiere. Minutes into the episode, Costner’s John Dutton is found dead by a gunshot wound. It’s initially believed that he committed suicide. However, it’s later revealed that John was actually murdered in a plot orchestrated by lawyer … Read more