Barry Manilow reveals that ‘Mandy’ was originally called ‘Brandy’ — and other surprising secrets of his first No. 1 hit 50 years ago

  Oh, Brandy? Fifty years later, i’s hard to hear “Mandy” — Barry Manilow’s first No. 1 that topped the charts in January 1975 — any other way. But the woman who came and gave without taking was originally named “Brandy.” 5Told he needed a “career-making single,” Barry Manilow came up with “Mandy,” his first … Read more

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ alum Eric Dane announces ALS diagnosis after calling off divorce from Rebecca Gayheart

“Grey’s Anatomy” alum Eric Dane announced he was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) just weeks after calling off his divorce from Rebecca Gayheart. “I have been diagnosed with ALS,” he told People on Thursday. “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.”  Dane — who portrays … Read more

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy warns Americans cheap prices of everyday goods could be a thing of the past

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy gave a warning to wallet-wary Americans in the wake of President Trump’s tariff agenda — saying the everything site many have come to rely on may have to up prices on common items. Jassy issued an equivocating warning to Amazon customers that the world’s most popular online retailer is facing challenges … Read more

Horror director John Carpenter is going on tour in 2025. Get tickets

Getty Images 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. “Halloween” came early this year. Iconic director and composer John Carpenter recently announced he’s hitting the road this fall for … Read more

Publishers Clearing House — known for giant ‘Prize Patrol’ checks — files for bankruptcy

Publishers Clearing House, a decades-old marketing and sweepstakes company known for doling out large “Prize Patrol” checks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. In an announcement this week, PCH said it was using the bankruptcy process to “finalize a shift away” from its legacy business of direct-mail, retail merchandise and magazine subscriptions. The company is … Read more

China curbing Hollywood film imports in latest retaliation against Trump’s tariffs

China said Thursday it would immediately restrict imports of Hollywood films in retaliation for President Trump’s escalation of US tariffs on imported Chinese goods, targeting one of the most high-profile American exports. Industry analysts said the financial impact was likely to be minimal, however, because Hollywood’s box office returns in China have declined significantly in recent years. After three decades during which China imported 10 Hollywood movies … Read more

Scout Willis gives her two cents on former stepdad Ashton Kutcher after sister’s rare comment

Scout Willis reflected on her mom Demi Moore’s divorce from Ashton Kutcher after her sister Tallulah Willis made a rare comment about their former stepdad. The singer agreed that Moore and Kutcher’s divorce was handled “with a lot of mutual respect” after Tallulah said there was no “bad guy” in the split. “I think, since … Read more

Letters to the Editor: Despite what you read, the White House is not opposed to legal immigration

President Trump in January. (Bloomberg / Bloomberg via Getty Images) To the editor: Another disingenuous article (“Californians see undocumented immigrants as essential to economy, poll finds,” April 8). This lengthy story states that the White House employs “anti-immigrant rhetoric.” No! Where in the the history of this administration has President Trump or anyone else associated … Read more

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