Steve Carell, Morgan Freeman delivered mail for USPS. Lots of other stars too
Throughout its 250 years of existence, the service has been a career launchpad for some of America's most recognizable names.
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Pitti Uomo: Fashion expert Derek Guy on how menswear has loosened up
Menswear expert Derek Guy talks with Newsweek about the styles on show at the legendary fashion fair in Florence, Italy.
Onya Nurve takes home the crown in 'RuPaul's Drag Race' finale
Vic Verbalaitis is an editorial intern at Newsweek based in New York. His focus is reporting on entertainment and culture. He has covered celebrities, TV and movies extensively. Vic joined Newsweek in 2025 after getting his M.A. in Magazine Journalism at New York University and had previously worked at People Magazine. You can get in touch with Vic by emailing v.verbalaitis@newsweek.com. Languages: English, Spanish. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or repor...
Eliminated Queen Reflects on 'Drag Race' Journey, Missing Out on Top Four
Vic Verbalaitis is an editorial intern at Newsweek based in New York. His focus is reporting on entertainment and culture. He has covered celebrities, TV and movies extensively. Vic joined Newsweek in 2025 after getting his M.A. in Magazine Journalism at New York University and had previously worked at People Magazine. You can get in touch with Vic by emailing v.verbalaitis@newsweek.com. Languages: English, Spanish. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or repor...
Eliminated 'Drag Race' queen shares toll of sending other queens home
Eliminated 'Drag Race' queen reflects on 'disastrous' lip sync moment
Eliminated 'Drag Race' star explains her colorful reaction to 'betrayal'
Producer Jack Siegel on Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' and Grammy win at age 25
Jack Siegel has always wanted to be a rockstar.
Eliminated 'Drag Race' queen explains shocking lip-sync kiss moment
Rapper Young MC is making a comeback with the help of AI
Marvin Young, better known as the rapper Young MC, burst into the mainstream from his college dorm room with the 1989 megahit "Bust A Move." While his classmates studied at the library, he was onstage at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards, taking home the first televised Grammy for Best Rap Performance at the age of 22. Today, the 57-year-old rapper is reentering the fold with a modern sound—and he's brought a new friend with him.
Eliminated Drag Race queen talks betrayals, critiques and the "Ru-sical"
Eliminated Drag Race Queen, Crystal Envy, laments early departure
Eliminated Drag Race queen shares unfair treatment from fellow contestants
Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest winner reacts to actor's SNL appearance
Some may be shocked to learn that Miles Mitchell, the internet's "Temu-thée Chalamet" and the winner of last year's viral Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest, was, in fact, not a part of the actor's lookalike-inspired promo video for his Saturday Night Live (SNL) hosting gig this week.
Eliminated Drag Race queen Joella talks Asian identity and her shocking elimination
This week's episode of RuPaul's Drag Race concluded with an early bedtime for Joella, the self-proclaimed "Premier Slaysian Diva," after her mattress-inspired runway look elicited snoozes from the judges.
2024 in Review: A Year to Remember
Man, what a year. Once again, it feels like 2024 came and went like the wind, yet simultaneously felt like it would never end. Culturally, it was the year Kendrick ended Drake, Chappell Roan dominated the charts, Brat Summer stole the show and the Rizzler stole our hearts. Politically, it was the year we fell out of a coconut tree, Elon began his oligarch era, health insurance corporations came under fire and Trump, well… he won.As we march into the new year, uncertain of the future that lies be...
I hung out with New York City's Cheeseball Man
A few weeks ago, I fulfilled one of my journalism fantasies: I spent time with a superhero.
'Shadow of the Erdtree' Should NOT Win Game of the Year
Since Elden Ring’s guidance of grace first attracted droves of Tarnished back in 2022, From Software’s open-world action RPG has reserved a space in my mind.
Tuna Casserole
Every time I exit the PATH train as it pulls into the station at Journal Square, I keep my headphones in.
A Slice of Yesterday: Toppers Pizza
I’ll always remember Toppers Pizza, right next to the Golden Spoon in the Conejo Valley Plaza, further down in the same parking lot of the Sport Chalet where my sister sold snowboards and would eventually meet her future husband.
The Emmys Actually Did Something Cool, For Once
In what was a banner year for diversity at television’s most historic ceremony, the 76th Annual Emmy Awards showed that the Television Academy might actually be able to practice what they preach.
Call Him ‘Alien’: Meet the Masked N.Y.C. Artist Painting Portraits for Celebrities (Exclusive)
Michael Alan was born into a world of darkness – but thanks to his art, has now become a source of light.
Inside Arnold Schwarzenegger's Father-in-Law Bond with Chris Pratt: Cookies, Chess and More
Arnold Schwarzenegger has a strong bond with son-in-law Chris Pratt.
The two actors became family when Pratt married Schwarzenegger’s daughter Katherine in 2019.
Pratt, 45, told PEOPLE in May 2023 about his relationship with the Terminator star before a special screening of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, saying it “means the world” to have Schwarzenegger’s support.
“Just being his son-in-law and being part of his family, it obviously means a lot to have his support,” said Pratt.
“But th...
The two actors became family when Pratt married Schwarzenegger’s daughter Katherine in 2019.
Pratt, 45, told PEOPLE in May 2023 about his relationship with the Terminator star before a special screening of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, saying it “means the world” to have Schwarzenegger’s support.
“Just being his son-in-law and being part of his family, it obviously means a lot to have his support,” said Pratt.
“But th...
Angus Cloud's Tragic Death 1 Year Later: Read PEOPLE's Feature Story About His Acting Journey and Artistic Legacy
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 marks one year since Angus Cloud was found dead in his bedroom due to acute intoxication following an accidental overdose.
Rising to stardom through his role as the chill and lovable drug dealer Fezco in HBO’s Euphoria, Cloud’s low-key attitude and heart of gold struck a chord with audiences, as well as series creator Sam Levinson — who cast Cloud after his team discovered him spontaneously on the street in Manhattan. Despite having any prior acting training, Levinson...
Rising to stardom through his role as the chill and lovable drug dealer Fezco in HBO’s Euphoria, Cloud’s low-key attitude and heart of gold struck a chord with audiences, as well as series creator Sam Levinson — who cast Cloud after his team discovered him spontaneously on the street in Manhattan. Despite having any prior acting training, Levinson...
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