Legendary playwright Sir Tom Stoppard has died at 88. The five-time Tony winner, most famous for his groundbreaking 1966 play “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead,” died “peacefully” at his home in Dorset, England, United Agents said in a statement. “He will be remembered for his works, for their brilliance and humanity, and for his wit, … Read more
Tyler Shough’s wife offered a no-nonsense response when the rookie Saints quarterback learned he’d be making his first NFL start this week. Speaking to reporters Wednesday, the second-round pick expanded on wife Jordan’s reaction to the news, revealing the “competitor” in her was out in full force. “She’s been such a huge role in this, … Read more
It has been one battle after another when it comes to Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating life. But the Oscar winner, 50, is still going strong with Italian model Vittoria Ceretti, 27, after two years together. Despite typically dating women under the age of 25, DiCaprio broke his rule with his latest flame. Insiders are crediting this change … Read more
Their love story is evermore. Taylor Swift entered her bridal era on Tuesday when she announced that three-time Superbowl champ Travis Kelce got down on one knee and asked her to be his lifelong lover. But to get there, it took Kelce making a grand gesture straight out of “Say Anything” — the kind of … Read more
Prince Andrew can finally breathe a long-awaited sigh of relief. After years of digging his heels in and refusing to leave his sprawling royal residence, the disgraced Duke of York is now celebrating “having won the Royal Lodge row,” the Express reports. According to the outlet, Andrew has been “all smiles” since finding out that … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Cue the fireflies. After netting ten Tony nominations, “Maybe Happy Ending” walked away from this year’s awards ceremony with six trophies including … Read more
As a sales rep for drug manufacturers Questcor, Lisa Pratta always suspected the company’s business practices weren’t just immoral but illegal, too, as she explains in “False Claims — One Insider’s Impossible Battle Against Big Pharma Corruption” (William Morrow). But this was the final straw. Lisa Pratta at her home In New Jersey. In 2011, … Read more
Dea Kulumbegashvili may be the most celebrated filmmaker to emerge in the past decade from Georgia, a nation of about 3.6 million people that was once part of the Soviet Union. Her debut, “Beginning” (2020), was her country’s submission for the best international feature Oscar in 2021, and her latest, “April,” which opens in U.S. … Read more
” player=”a1544410-263d-447d-861c-70e017e7e478″ platform=”ex-co” mediasource=”jw-player” /] Sometimes, the right price comes at an even better cost. Kate Steinberg, a former contestant on “The Price is Right,” revealed some behind-the-scenes conditions that viewers don’t see after you win big on the game show. In December, the TikToker walked away from the CBS series with a brand new … Read more
Winning the lottery is supposed to be life-changing in the best way possible. But for one family, it’s been a nightmare. A man has taken to Reddit after finding out he wouldn’t be getting the share of his wife’s Lotto winnings that he anticipated, and now people are wondering – does he really have the right to? “I would’ve preferred not … Read more
Not even Bill Murray can win them all. The “Lost in Translation” actor, 74, has admitted that he was “surprised” he lost the Academy Award for Best Actor to Sean Penn at the 2004 Oscars. Murray opened up about his defeat on Tuesday during an interview with Howard Stern for SiriusXM’s “The Howard Stern Show.” … Read more
Sure, the ching-ching and the bling-bling are nice — but if you’re hoping mountains of moolah will make you happy, you may want to think twice. It’s cautionary advice from a purported lottery winner, who warns that hitting the jackpot oft-comes with a side of unsavory surprises. “Yes, I did win the lottery,” Alyssa Mosley, of … Read more
“The Brutalist” won some of the top prizes at Sunday night’s Golden Globes, taking home the awards for best drama, best director and best actor in a drama. But it is exceptionally difficult for people to watch the story of the fictional Hungarian architect László Tóth, played by Adrien Brody, who tries to realize his … Read more
Timothée Chalamet is completely electric. The 28-year-old actor will be the man of the hour at Sunday’s Golden Globes, as two of his films — “Dune Part Two” and “A Complete Unknown” — are up against each other in the Best Drama category, while Chalamet himself is nominated for best actor in a drama, for the latter … Read more
Kelly Clarkson is looking back on her “American Idol” days. A year after winning the first season of the singing competition show in 2002, Clarkson passed the torch to Ruben Studdard. Clay Aiken was the runner-up during that second season, but the talk show host didn’t remember it that way. “We spent a lot of … Read more
“Wicked” has claimed victory at one of the first major stops on the road to the 2025 Oscars. As the opening lyric of Stephen Schwartz’s musical goes, “Good news!” Or is it? “Wicked” won the top prize from the National Board of Review. AP On Wednesday, the National Board of Review named the big-budget adaptation … Read more
Kiké Hernandez trolled, of all people, Fat Joe during the Dodgers’ championship celebration on Friday afternoon. Fat Joe, a Bronx native who has been one of New York City’s more prominent artists over the last 30-plus years, performed prior to the Yankees’ World Series Game 3 loss. The loss was in the first of three … Read more
In a city that’s almost 2,000 years old, you might expect to see buildings reused, recycled and reinvented, and buzzy new hotels are top among them. The Ned, in the financial district of Bank, used to be (you guessed) a bank; the former staid offices now boast 10 restaurants including flamboyant foyer dining and entertainment … Read more
Earlier this year, several hugely popular rappers — Lil Nas X, Lil Yachty, and Kid Laroi — each took to SoundCloud to release exclusive tracks that can only be listened to on the streaming platform. “Lil NAS X, unbeknownst to his label Columbia, unbeknownst to his management and unbeknownst to us, posted three exclusive tracks … Read more
Earlier this year, several hugely popular rappers — Lil Nas X, Lil Yachty, and Kid Laroi — each took to SoundCloud to release exclusive tracks that can only be listened to on the streaming platform. “Lil NAS X, unbeknownst to his label Columbia, unbeknownst to his management and unbeknownst to us, posted three exclusive tracks … Read more
Quack it up for the Olympian champ! Arisa Trew, a 14-year-old skateboarder, competed in women’s park skateboarding at the 2024 Paris Olympics and hoped to win more than a gold medal. “My parents promised if I won the gold medal, I would get a pet duck,” she said at a press conference. “They are really cute, … Read more
They hit the hotel jackpot. Katrina Wright, who goes by @katrniaw on TikTok, revealed how she scored a penthouse hotel room during her recent trip to Las Vegas, Nevada. In the 35-second clip, which has over 12 million views, Wright captures footage of the moment she and her partner opened the double doors to their … Read more
Dominique Isabel Pascale Crenn receives countless DMs on Instagram from people trying to get a table at her San Francisco restaurant, Atelier Crenn. She doesn’t usually respond. But when Maria Elaina Bello sent her a DM in April 2018, the message resonated with her. Lorraine Silvera, a friend of Ms. Bello’s and a fellow food … Read more
He’s doing more — with less. A motivated man shed half his body weight and ditched a drinking habit costing him thousands of dollars a year — now he’s winning ultra-triathlons. Jonathan Perez, 28, had always been overweight, but never let his size hold him back from living an active lifestyle of running, swimming and martial arts. … Read more
Oh, she means business. Voguish vixens and bespoke blokes sizzled at the 2024 Met Gala on Monday. From Kim Kardashian’s waist-erasing corset from Maison Margiela by John Galliano to NBA baller Ben Simmons toting a Flavor Flav-esque clock bag while wearing Thom Browne, big names celebrated the Costume Institute’s spring 2024 exhibition, “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” in … Read more
New Yorkers suffer some of the longest commutes in the US, but Long Islander Jay Simunovich wishes his ride to work was longer. “My commute was about 45 minutes, so as soon as I boarded the Hempstead Line from Floral Park to Penn Station, I was locked into the Candy Kingdom,” he told The Post. … Read more
She’s truly in a league of her own. Fifty years ago, Maria Pepe of Hoboken, NJ, changed the trajectory of girls’ sports — fighting for the right to play Little League baseball. “It wasn’t just about baseball,” Pepe, now 63, told The Post. “It was about girls’ roles in society. Now they are able to … Read more
She has her eye on the prize(s). Rebecca MacBain, 37, makes her living entering contests and has won more than $44,000 in prizes in seven years, South West News Service reported. The mom-of-two from Preston, Lancashire, England said she first started entering contests when she was on maternity leave in 2016. At the time she … Read more
When Jane’s* baby woke up crying in the middle of the night, she had no idea it would lead to the most life-changing discovery. Unable to fall back asleep after settling her child, the mom decided to check her phone, only to find out she had just won $1.4 million in the lottery. The method she used to secure the … Read more
She might have “done the thing,” but Jamie Lee Curtis … won the thing. Angela Bassett felt “gobsmacked” after losing the 2023 Oscar for Best Supporting Actress to Jamie Lee Curtis. “I was,” Bassett, 65, told Oprah Winfrey during a recent interview on the Oprah Winfrey Network. “I thought I handled it very well, and … Read more
“It is incredibly difficult to do, even in a film situation because you have to have really clear marks and you’ve got to practice it over and over. It’s militarylike,” Moore added. “So you can imagine how hard it is to do on a live show.” In the end, the troupe only worked with the … Read more
It’s official. The State of the Union is…boobs. Florida Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz posted — and then deleted — an image on X of a wide-eyed President Joe Biden walking into Thursday night’s speech alongside a picture of “Euphoria” star Sydney Sweeney – the photos situated so his gaze was fixed to her ample cleavage spilling … Read more
“Barbie” — the summer blockbuster that none other than Meryl Streep said “saved the movies” in 2023 – may have been snubbed in some of the major categories at the 2024 Academy Awards. (Shout-out to Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig!) But there is no stopping that arch-footed doll in at least one category — Best … Read more
This winner wound up empty-handed. Kevin Frey, a 64-year-old pastor, could have cashed in his winning lottery ticket — but he forgot it inside an Iowa general store. “I was so excited and flustered that I left the ticket inside of the Casey’s store and went out to the car and started calling everybody, calling … Read more
Usher always knew Justin Bieber was “superstar” material. The mononymous R&B icon — born Usher Raymond — revealed last week that he beat out fellow pop star Justin Timberlake when the duo battled to sign then-up-and-coming Bieber, now 29, in 2008. “When you are at the top of your game, some of the greatest things … Read more
Bye, bye, Blossom. Mayim Bialik was axed as the co-host of “Jeopardy!” because the show needed more “consistency” with current host Ken Jennings, showrunner Michael Davies revealed to reporters. “When I took over the show, we were really forced into that situation from everything that happened before, the guest-hosting period,” Davies said at the annual … Read more
Taylor Swift has seemingly won everything in sight at the Grammys, so it’s no wonder she’s so souped up about her boo thang Travis Kelce bringing home a different kind of coveted prize — the Vince Lombardi Trophy — when the Kansas City Chiefs tackle the San Francisco 49ers at Super Bowl LVIII on Feb. 11. … Read more
A Texas couple lost a combined 120 pounds after a free a trip to Hawaii inspired them to adopt a healthier diet. Ashley Evans and Brendan Roche, both 34, went on Today Monday to share their weight loss success story, which began with a dream vacation to Maui. The lovebirds were inspired to change their … Read more
She said she was leeched on by fam-pires. A UK woman who won the equivalent of a $187.5 million jackpot says she severed ties with her family after they became too “greedy.” “They have lost touch with where they’ve come from,” Gillian Bayford told the Sun of her alleged money-grubbing relatives. “They’re rubbing people’s noses … Read more
It’s a job, well, done? Getting fired is an unpleasant experience most would rather downplay. But one recently laid-off laborer — who very suddenly lost her tech post with website security service Cloudflare — decided to document the “traumatizing” experience on video, subsequently broadcasting her plight on social media. “Can you explain for me why Brittany Pietsch … Read more
She really cleaned up. A resident of Germany who recently stumbled across a 2-year-old lottery ticket as she tidied her house for Christmas was stunned to discover she won about $110,000, according to local media reports. The unidentified Magdeburg woman had played the Lotterie Super 6 in February 2021 — she reportedly put the ticket … Read more
On the day Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani won a coveted Michelin star for his West Village eatery Shmoné, he was near the Gaza border flipping steaks for IDF soldiers. Shani — who gained notoriety by charging $24 for a single tomato appetizer at his West Side restaurant HaSalon – shut down his 16 restaurants … Read more
A woman was life “downright disgusted” and considering divorce after finding out her husband originally pursued her as part of a crude bet among men in their office over who could take her virginity. While working in a call center in her 20s, the anonymous woman’s coworkers found out she was a preacher’s daughter and … Read more
They hit the jackpot — and their kids don’t know jack about it. Mums the word on the massive amount of money, money, money, money a fortunate mom and dad won via the lottery. The lucky draw earned the stinking rich sweeties a whopping $22 million. And while the deep-pocketed parents have struggled to keep the cash-heavy … Read more
Looks like this raffle wasn’t worth the battle. Ellie Gallear, 22, was thrilled when she won a $12 raffle on Facebook for a lip filler treatment — but instead was met with a horrible allergic reaction and botched lips, according to Jam Press. Gallear, who is from the UK, had seen her friends get them … Read more
Winning over a “standoffish” Jason Alexander on the “Seinfeld” set was something of a challenge for Keith Hernandez. Recalling his guest appearance on the iconic NBC sitcom in the early 1990s to Vulture, the Mets legend-turned-broadcaster — who has a memorable cameo on the season three episode “The Boyfriend” — spoke about his experience working … Read more
A lucky lottery winner who scooped up $300 million has infuriated his neighbors with a huge four-day festival to celebrate his win — and he plans to do it all over again. UK man Adrian Bayford won $162,000,000 in a EuroMillions draw in 2012 and hosted a “mini-Glastonbury” festival in his backyard to celebrate. He … Read more
Samuel L. Jackson claims he would have been an Oscar winner by now if one specific scene had not been cut out from the 1996 film, “A Time to Kill.” The Hollywood star, 73, might have one of the most decorated filmographies out there — but he has never won an Academy Award for any of … Read more
Tom Holland and Zendaya are counted among the cutest couples of Hollywood. The pairing of these two was well-liked in ‘Spider-Man’. Tom Holland and Zendaya fell in love while working together. Both are in a relationship today, and fans want to see them tie the knot soon. But did you know how Tom Holland wooed … Read more
French film Anatomy Of A Fall won the 76th Cannes Film Festival. The film won the title of Best Film of Cannes 2023. Justin Treat’s film ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ has been awarded the Palme d’Or at Cannes. The Palme d’Or is the top award given at the Cannes Film Festival. It has got the … Read more
[WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for the series finale of “Succession.”] After four seasons, “Succession” has come to an end — and Waystar RoyCo has a new CEO. In the 90-minute series finale, creator Jesse Armstrong wrapped up a string of conflicts, but ultimately had the goal of answering the question everyone has been … Read more
A caring mother drained her life savings to pay for her daughter’s cancer treatments. Then, just one day after the regimens ended, she won $2 million in the lottery. Geraldine Gimblet of Lakeland, Florida, stopped by the Pipkin Road Beverage Castle gas station there when she decided to play the lottery. “At first the gas … Read more
A woman has taken to the internet to admit that she doesn’t want to share her recent lottery winnings with her husband. Taking to the popular Am I The A–hole forum, she explained that she’d rather spend the prize on solo travel. However, her husband believes she should put the money into the couple’s joint savings. Of course, … Read more
In 1985, Boris Becker was an unranked 17-year-old when he shocked the world and won Wimbledon. After the tournament, his then-manager Ion Tiriac took him to Monaco, where he was living, checked him into a hotel and had a talk with the new champion. “[He said] ‘I will teach you the right and wrongs of … Read more
It’s the present of a lifetime. One charmed Canadian scored big for his birthday, hitting the jackpot and winning nearly $75,000 in the lottery. John Harris, a lottery player since the 1980s, has tried his luck for decades, consistently losing out until now. He purchased the winning $5 Instant Bingo Doubler ticket from an Ontario … Read more
This customer has some beef. One Chipotle customer took issue with the Mexican fast food chain after they were reportedly sent an email Saturday saying that they had won free Chipotle for a year — only to receive another email saying that it was a mistake. According to Shae Williams, the emails — which Williams … Read more
These boots are made for gawking. Hunter Shires, 25, didn’t mind a bit when the sound of his cowboy boots click-clacking on the Midtown pavement during a recent morning commute raised more than a few eyebrows. Making a statement with the pair of black leather beauties nabbed from a Park Slope vintage store for $150, … Read more
She hit the jackpot. Brenda Gomez Hernandez had the best day of her life on Nov. 9 when she gave birth to her first baby girl — and won $100,000 in the lottery. “I feel like she brought me my luck, I’m so thankful,” she told North Carolina Education Lottery officials, per Jam Press. The … Read more
For beloved NY1 anchor Ruschell Boone, the last 12 months have been filled with tremendous grief. In November 2021, she lost her mother to COVID-19. This past April, her stepsister succumbed to multiple myeloma. But career-wise, she was “firing on all cylinders.” The married mother of two was given her own show, “News All Day,” … Read more
A nun who won Italy’s version of “The Voice” has once again shocked fans — announcing her decision to abandon her religious lifestyle to move to Spain and become a waitress. Cristina Scuccia, 34, also known as Sister Cristina, stunned the judges during her blind audition for the reality show in 2014 with a cover … Read more
Marlanna Evans grew up in a small North Carolina town with a population of about 2,000 people. “Everybody knows everybody,” she told me on “Renaissance Man” of Snow Hill, North Carolina. “Two-parent home. I was one of five kids, a whole bunch of cousins running around barefooted, you know, going in the woods and fishing. … Read more