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‘Dancing With the Stars’ eliminates another couple during ‘Viral Hits Night’
This is the third elimination of the season.
Page Six · Gossip
‘Heated Rivalry’ star’s girlfriend calls out fans for crossing ‘huge’ boundary: ‘Hugely uncomfortable for everyone’
The longtime couple made their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscars party in March.
Page Six · Gossip
Dolly Parton’s manager files restraining order against her nephew over alleged threatening texts
The singer's nephew was shockingly fired from his longtime security post last week.
Page Six · Gossip
Inside Presley Gerber’s ‘demons’ before shocking death at 27
Those who knew the late model say his private struggles went far beyond the pressures of growing up in a famous family.
Page Six · Gossip
Ciara Miller gets her revenge with epic ‘No Broke Boys’ routine on ‘DWTS’ after ‘Summer House’ drama
Miller was caught in a love triangle between her ex and her now-former best friend last season.
Google News Gossip · Gossip
2026 Celebrity Breakups - E! News
2026 Celebrity Breakups E! News
Google News Gossip · Gossip
Celebrity Gossip - Starts Off With Heavy News - kPod - The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show - iHeart
Celebrity Gossip - Starts Off With Heavy News - kPod - The Kidd Kraddick Morning Show iHeart
Google News Gossip · Gossip
Robert Pattinson’s Celebrity-Gossip Literacy Is, Let’s Face It, Hot - Vogue
Robert Pattinson’s Celebrity-Gossip Literacy Is, Let’s Face It, Hot Vogue
Google News Gossip · Gossip
Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreamed self-harm Incident in Miami - WLRN
Celebrity gossip blogger Perez Hilton hospitalized after livestreamed self-harm Incident in Miami WLRN
Google News Gossip · Gossip
Is there an audience seeking out Dakota Johnson movies? - LaineyGossip
Is there an audience seeking out Dakota Johnson movies? LaineyGossip
Variety · Celebrity
Mariska Hargitay Teases Christopher Meloni’s ‘Law & Order: SVU’ Return Ahead of Season 28 Premiere
It appears Elliot Stabler and Olivia Benson will reunite once again on “Law & Order: SVU” — at least for an episode. Mariska Hargitay shared two photos of herself and Christopher Meloni on the set of the long-running crime procedural to her Instagram on Tuesday, suggesting th
Variety · Celebrity
Dolly Parton’s Manager Files for Restraining Order Against Fired Nephew, Alleging Ex-Security Head Sent ‘Terrorizing’ Texts and Threatened to ‘Destroy the Entire Brand’
Dolly Parton’s longtime manager has filed for a restraining order against her nephew, who until being fired a week ago was her head of security, alleging that the family member is engaged in a campaign of coercion, extortion and violent threats that has terrified employees
Variety · Celebrity
Berlinale Title ‘Lali’ to Open Tasveer Film Festival’s 21st Edition (EXCLUSIVE)
Seattle’s Tasveer Film Festival & Market has unveiled its 21st edition lineup: 136 films from 16 countries screening Oct. 13-18, opening with Sarmad Sultan Khoosat’s “Lali,” a Berlinale Panorama title, in its West Coast premiere. The films, spanning mo
Variety · Celebrity
Variety Power Of Women: Los Angeles Event Announces Channing Dungey, Queen Latifah, Lauren Graham, Marc Maron as Presenters
Variety has announced the presenters for this year’s Power of Women event on Wednesday, Sept. 23 in Beverly Hills. The event, in partnership with Lifetime, celebrates the Power of Women honorees, who will each appear on the cover of the issue, as well as the accomplished women pr
Variety · Celebrity
Impact Fund for Global South Creators Launches at Toronto With Focus on Distribution and Audiences (EXCLUSIVE)
A new impact fund backing creators from the Global South launched at the recently concluded first edition of the Toronto Film Festival market, with a model built around getting films in front of audiences as well as getting them made. The Culture Fund was established by Product o
NY Post Entertainment · Entertainment
‘America’s Got Talent’ weighs California exit days after ‘American Idol’ moved to the South: report
The NBC show could reportedly move ahead of Season 22.
NY Post Entertainment · Entertainment
What do tickets cost for Buddy Guy’s Radio City birthday show with Eric Clapton?
John Mayer, Jon Batiste and Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top will join in the fun as well.
NY Post Entertainment · Entertainment
Roger Daltrey of The Who is on a farewell tour. How much are tickets?
No "Substitute" necessary when the Rock Hall of Famer drops into NYC's Town Hall on Sept. 27.
NY Post Entertainment · Entertainment
Former Yankee Bernie Williams to appear on Broadway. Get tickets today
The legendary centerfielder's "Buena Vista Social Club" run kicks off Oct. 22.
NY Post Entertainment · Entertainment
What do last-minute CBGB Festival tickets cost? See Patti Smith, Morrissey
Interpol, Sex Pistols and Bikini Kill are just a few of the other rebellious acts on the bill.
Google News Entertainment · Entertainment
Sylvester Stallone reveals what he said to Trump after surprise Hollywood ambassador appointment - Fox News
Sylvester Stallone reveals what he said to Trump after surprise Hollywood ambassador appointment Fox News
Google News Entertainment · Entertainment
Pamela Anderson Breaks Her No-Makeup Rule With Full Glam at Milan Fashion Week - E! News
Pamela Anderson Breaks Her No-Makeup Rule With Full Glam at Milan Fashion Week E! News
Google News Entertainment · Entertainment
Taylor Frankie Paul Steps Away From ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ After Allegedly Failing Court-Ordered Drug Test, Citing ‘Disgusting’ Bullying From Castmates - Variety
Taylor Frankie Paul Steps Away From ‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ After Allegedly Failing Court-Ordered Drug Test, Citing ‘Disgusting’ Bullying From Castmates Variety
Google News Entertainment · Entertainment
Lesley-Anne Down says Burt Reynolds was obsessed with 3 things: ‘He wanted that extra… 4 inches or so’ - Yahoo
Lesley-Anne Down says Burt Reynolds was obsessed with 3 things: ‘He wanted that extra… 4 inches or so’ Yahoo
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Gaga's Long Island coronation: VMAs 2025 belonged to Mother Monster
September 2025 at UBS Arena — four Moon Persons for Lady Gaga, Video of the Year for Ariana, and a Vanguard crowning for Mariah.
Albert Garry · Sep 8, 2025 · 1 min read
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VMAs 2023: the night *NSYNC broke Newark
September 2023 at the Prudential Center — Taylor swept, Shakira got the Vanguard, and a boy-band reunion melted millennials.
Editorial Desk · Sep 13, 2023 · 1 min read
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Renaissance in the Meadowlands: Beyoncé's two-night coronation
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Albert Garry · Jul 31, 2023 · 1 min read
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Three nights, one stadium, total Swiftie siege of the Meadowlands
May 2023: Taylor Swift's Eras Tour took over MetLife for three sold-out nights and turned North Jersey into New York's biggest party.
Editorial Desk · May 29, 2023 · 1 min read
Entertainment
The lights came back on: Broadway's emotional September 2021 return
After 18 dark months, the marquees lit up again — The Lion King, Hamilton, Wicked and Chicago reopened within days of each other.
Editorial Desk · Sep 15, 2021 · 1 min read
Celebrity
Met Gala 2021: American fashion's delayed but dazzling night
Pushed to September with an “In America” theme, the 2021 gala gave us Billie's old-Hollywood turn and a Lil Nas X triple reveal.
Albert Garry · Sep 14, 2021 · 1 min read
Celebrity
WAP summer: when a Bronx girl broke the internet
August 2020 belonged to Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion — the record, the video, and the discourse that swallowed the whole summer.
Albert Garry · Aug 8, 2020 · 1 min read
Entertainment
Hustlers: the Bronx fairy tale that owned fall 2019
A Bronx-born superstar, a strip-club crime caper, and the role of a lifetime — revisiting the Hustlers moment that had all of New York buzzing.
Editorial Desk · Sep 14, 2019 · 1 min read
Celebrity
The night Lady Gaga turned the Met steps into her own stage
Four outfits, one pink wagon, zero restraint: looking back at the 2019 Camp gala, when Gaga gave the theme everything it asked for.
Albert Garry · May 7, 2019 · 1 min read