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who died at 65 early Thursday — the story behind his band’s Christmas-in-the-drunk-tank classic “Fairytale of New York” began with Elvis Costello.The “Alison” singer was the Pogues’ producer at the time, and he bet the band that they couldn’t write a hit holiday single.But MacGowan and Pogues banjo player Jem Finer would prove Costello wrong after writing “Fairytale of New York” — the most-played Christmas song of the 21st century in the UK — in 1985.Finer came up with the melody and original concept for the song, which was initially about a homesick sailor on Ireland’s West Coast. But Finer’s wife suggested changing up the lyrics to be a conversation between a couple at Christmas.Then the notoriously hard-drinking MacGowan took it from there and transformed it into the Broadway-style tinsel tune we know today.“I sat down, opened the sherry, got the peanuts out and pretended it was Christmas,” he told Melody Maker in 1985.“It’s quite sloppy ….

Lauren Daigle did not win “American Idol” in 2012.That honor went to singer Phillip Phillips.However, that didn’t deter the Christian singer. She continued plugging away and now, a little over a decade later, she’s playing major theaters and arenas all over North America as part of her ongoing ‘Kaleidoscope Tour.’That includes a huge show at Albany’s MVP Arena on Saturday, June 1.Before that though, she’ll swing into New York’s Beacon Theatre for a pair of ‘Behold Christmas’ concerts on Monday, Dec.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s haunting and anthemic holiday staple will hit arenas all over North America all the way up until Dec. 30 of this year.The Yuletide and pyrotechnics loving group, which comes out of hibernation in November and December to rock, has 88 shows remaining on their 2023 ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve Tour’ schedule.That includes a few gigs in New York.First up, they’ll drop into Albany’s MVP Arena on Nov. 29.After that, TSO will headline at Rochester’s Blue Cross Arena on Nov.

Pentatonix is returning to the road to spread Christmas cheer.From Nov. 25 through Dec.

Sarah Brightman, is taking her legendary pipes to venues all over North America as part of her ‘A Christmas Symphony Tour.’That includes a pair of gigs in the Garden State. First up, she’ll perform at Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday, Nov.

Thanksgiving 2023 has arrived, and whether you’re doing a big family celebration or a more quiet affair, there’s plenty to watch on TV. From streaming classic movies, to marathons, here’s your essential guide on what to watch.This documentary is about David Holmes, a former stunt man on the “Harry Potter” films who broke his neck and became paralyzed in an accident. While that subject matter sounds grim, Holmes’ resilience is ultimately inspiring, and the connection to “Harry Potter” makes it have broad appeal as a Thanksgiving watch for multiple generations.

be a better show to marathon on Thanksgiving than “Friends?” “Friends” is a classic show to watch on turkey day, since each season had an episode themed to the holiday. It doesn’t hurt that it’s a crowd-pleasing watch for the whole family too. This year, it’s especially poignant, since Matthew Perry, who played Chandler, died at age 54 on Oct.

97th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is finally here, bringing holiday cheer, musical performances and giant floats of new and returning characters. This year’s parade will have 16 giant character balloons, 26 floats, 32 novelty and heritage inflatables, 12 marching bands, 700 clowns and eight performance groups (but no partridge in a pear tree). Over 3.5 million people in NYC and more than 50 million viewers at home typically watch the parade, and 5,000 volunteers usually help keep it running smoothly.

canceled her Thanksgiving plans this year, Martha Stewart has done a U-turn and revealed just how she plans to celebrate.The lifestyle guru, 82, said she’s gearing up to cook a “stuffed and roasted 20-pound organic, heritage bird” as well as “prepping to bake thirty pies” for the holiday.“My colossal chocolate turkey, crafted using my giant antique turkey mold, did not survive storage since October, crumbling into itself.

Lindsey Stirling is coming to your town.The popular violinist and dancer has 20 huge shows remaining on her annual, ambitious ‘Snow Waltz Tour’ that will send her to venues all over North America all the way up until Dec. 31.That includes pit stops at Buffalo’s Sheas Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Dec.

“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” isn’t just playing on cable this year.From Nov. 26 through Dec.

Andrea Bocelli.The powerful tenor has taken his world-famous pipes on the road every December since 2009 and this year will be no different.From Nov. 29 through Dec.

Adam Sandler is known for his 1994 hit “The Chanukah Song,” so it comes as a surprise that he actually wasn’t offered to sing it first on “Saturday Night Live.”The comedian, 57, who debuted the tune on a “Weekend Update” sketch with late actor Norm Macdonald, now reveals that Roseanne Barr was initially asked to take center stage. At the time, Barr, 71, was hosting the NBC sketch comedy show that week.“They were talking about Roseanne singing it,” Sandler told Access Hollywood recently. He went on: “And she was nice enough to say ‘no, let Adam do that, that’s his, he wrote it, that’s his song.’”“I’m happy to be a part of Hanukkah.

Jennifer Lawrence has no hard feelings about her wild wardrobe malfunction during the Saks Fifth Avenue holiday lighting ceremony.The Oscar winner, 33, debuted the Dior “Carousel of Dreams” holiday window displays in New York City on Monday when her belt suddenly dropped to the floor. The “Hunger Games” actress burst out laughing and nervously shrieked: “I’m so sorry, that was so loud, my belt popped off!”When her emotions subsided, she went on with her speech and revealed the colorful and festive windows.

150+ Rockettes Christmas Spectacular shows at Radio City Music Hall.The long-standing tradition, which began in 1933 (!), is already back in Midtown and will run all the way until Jan. 1, 2024.And if you’ve been dreaming of catching the Rockettes and Santa live on stage this year, it isn’t too late to grab your last-minute tickets.As of now, there are still seats for all upcoming performances.Based on our findings, prices for some shows start as low as $65 before fees on Vivid Seats at the time of publication.Want to find the Christmas Spectacular that makes the most sense for your schedule?Keep scrolling.We’ve got all the details you’re looking for and more about the Rockettes’ 2023 Radio City Christmas Spectacular below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.From now all the way until the new year, there will be multiple shows every single day at Radio City Music Hall.After scouring the schedule, it appears most high-kicking 90-minute performances (featuring more than 140 performers and an original score to boot) will take place at either 2 p.m., 5 p.m.

“Just Friends” co-stars Ryan Reynolds and Amy Smart have reunited for a new ad, titled “Just Friendsgiving.”The mini “sequel” debuted days before the comedy’s 18-year anniversary on Thursday, November 23. As it falls on Thanksgiving, the commercial was the perfect way to get the pair back together to promote Reynolds’ Aviation American Gin.The ad reveals where their characters, Chris Brander and Jamie Palamino, respectively, are today.Spoiler alert: They are still together!“Wow!” Smart, 47, says as she walks in the room, spotting Reynolds near the Christmas tree.Reynolds, 47, replies: “Oh hey, honey, I was just looking at the tree.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s holiday traditions with their children — son Archie, 4, and daughter Lilbet, 2 — is something most parents can relate to.The Duchess of Sussex, 42, revealed her favorite Christmas activity with her family while attending Variety’s Power of Women event in Los Angeles on Thursday.“We’re creating new ones now that our little ones are growing up. And we’re enjoying every moment of it,” she told E! News on the red carpet.

appearing on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” “Nine guests canceled because somebody got sick. So … I called up my chef friend and I said, ‘We’re not doing Thanksgiving.'” According to the lifestyle guru, she has cooked several turkeys on various TV programs and was getting tired of preparing the dish anyway. “I’ve also cooked 14 turkeys already for my TV show, and I still have to [cook] one more turkey on the ‘Today’ show,” Stewart continued.

her “Eras” tour and concert film to her “Taylor’s Version” re-recordings of “Speak Now” and “1989.”But it’s the 33-year-old pop superstar’s new buzzed-about beau, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, who is kicking the holiday season into festive gear with “Fairytale of Philadelphia” — a duet with his older brother Jason Kelce, center for the Philadelphia Eagles.Putting a twist on the Pogues’ “Fairytale of “New York,” the tune is featured on “A Philly Special Christmas Special,” a charity holiday album by Jason Kelce and his Eagles teammates Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson that will be released on Dec. 1.The track opens with a burly-voiced Jason bellowing, “It was Christmas Eve again in the drunk tank/An old man said to me, ‘Won’t see another one.’ ”But by the end of the first verse, his holiday spirits are looking up: “I’ve got a feeling this year’s for me and you/So Happy Christmas, I love you, brother/I can see a better time when all our dreams come true.”Then things turn from festive to foul again.

Kailyn Lowry has decided that she will cut back on Christmas this year. The former “Teen Mom” star recently welcomed the arrival of her sixth and seventh child earlier this week.

the Rolling Stones was also releasing their new album, “Hackney Diamonds,” on Friday — the same day that she was dropping her first holiday LP, “Christmas.” “You know, I met them the first time they ever came to America,” the artist born Cherilyn Sarkisian — who was married to her late singing partner Sonny Bono at the time — told The Post. “They wanted to stay at our house, and we only had a living room and a bedroom, and we went, ‘You know, we can’t do it.’”Six decades later, Cher is as much of a living legend as the Stones.

Push away those summer holiday blues with a sun-soaked trip of a lifetime…without paying a penny! Enjoy some winter sun with lifestyle hotel brand Cook’s Club, as they’re giving one reader and a guest the chance to visit their lavish adults-only hotel in Adakoy, Turkey. Whether you take a dip in the Mediterranean Sea, unwind at the private beach, or sip on cocktails at the recently extended seafront lounge, there’s something for everyone.

Oh, Fudge!Actor Peter Billingsley has returned to his “A Christmas Story” roots as his character Ralphie — almost 40 years later.Billingsley, 51, portrayed Ralphie Parker in the 1983 Christmas flick and the adult version is back for HBO Max’s sequel.The upcoming “A Christmas Story Christmas” drops on the streamer on Nov. 17, however, a quick 30-second trailer debuted Monday.The brief clip showcases a young Ralphie and then quickly cuts to a flash of the older character as he returns to his hometown for the Christmas season.The new movie will revolve around Ralphie bringing his own kids home for the holidays on Cleveland street in the 1970s.

is an annual marijuana holiday — and people around the world are sparking up in celebration of cannabis.So, as many a weed enthusiast marks 4/20 — the very haziest of unofficial holidays — we bring you a dank list of the “stoner” styles matched to each zodiac sign. Not much of a stoner, Aries has a long list of other things — including but not limited to bridges, family members and incriminating evidence — they would prefer to burn. Willie Nelson is a Taurus.

celebrate without COVID restrictions. NYC dropped mask and vaccine mandates on March 7, with Mayor Adams declaring that the city was “back.” Now, revelers are primed to raise an unapologetic pint of green beer and toast to the city’s return. “I’m excited to pick up the St.

Honcho Search found out when researching the stress levels of popular holiday films.The U.K.-based company told Fox News it pulled a seed list from an Ultimate Christmas Films Rotten Tomatoes, which included classics family-friendly classics like “A Christmas Story,” “Home Alone” and “Elf” or mature titles like “Bad Santa,” “A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas” and “Tokyo Godfathers.” Honcho then downloaded PDF scripts from each film and ran it through a “scientific tensile strength tool” that’s

Tom and Jerry cartoons.”To help usher in the holiday season, we asked Bardzik, whose informative and entertaining cooking show Seasons to Taste debuted on the streamer Revry earlier this year, to concoct a special holiday meal, one that pays tribute to the season, but one that’s also scalable — something that could feed dozens as well as more intimate parties of four, two, or even one.The meal Bardzik devised showcases a flawlessly prepared, reverse-seared steak.

“Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” is at No. 3 on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 — right behind Adele’s “Easy on Me” and Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” — 63 years after its original release.Lee, who is the only woman to be inducted into both the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Country Music Hall of Fame, recorded the Christmas chestnut in 1958.

global real estate company that owns Midtown NYC’s iconic Rockefeller Center, launched a bid to stay on trend this week by chiming into the NFT market, right alongside the likes of former FLOTUS Melania Trump and the ghost of Marvel guru Stan Lee.While fancy yachts and luxury real estate are among some recently minted NFTs — meaning non-fungible tokens — Speyer has positioned the beloved Rockefeller Christmas Tree in the same camp.But don’t be fooled — the actual holiday spectacular is not

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want You for Christmas Is You” on repeat. Thankfully, there are plenty of other tinsel tunes in this season’s crop of Christmas albums, with everyone from Rob Thomas and Kristin Chenoweth to Kelly Clarkson and Norah Jones getting in the spirit.