NYU and Columbia University students spotted Malia Obama with sister Sasha and First Lady Michelle Obama (pictured) touring their campuses Friday. This begs the obvious question: Could one of the…
Tomás Doncker, internationally acclaimed guitarist, has collaborated with Pulitzer prized winning poet, Yusef Komanyakaa, to produce “Big Apple Blues,” a funky, bluesy portrayal of New York City and all the history it holds. Doncker’s past collaborations are nothing to sneeze at, including names like Yoko Ono and Grammy-winning producer Prince Charles Alexander. Yusef Komanyakaa, a […]
According to the New York Daily News, city officials cancelled the final day of the Electric Zoo dance music festival on Randall’s Island after…
One of New York City’s most popular mayors Ed Koch died early this morning. He was 88 years old. Koch had been battling health issues…
In episode 1 of “Elle in the City,” Elle Varner takes trip back to the NYU, the college she attended before the world was introduced to her. Now that Elle Varner’s dreams are coming true, she reflects on life then vs. now, and gives a hot performance of her very first single, “Only Wanna Give […]
NEW YORK — Hip-Hop manager Jimmy “Henchmen” Rosemond was arrested in New York City outside the posh W Hotel in Union Square where he was staying. Rosemond had been avoiding authorities since he was indicted on drug conspiracy charges last month. Rosemond wrote an open letter through AllHipHop.com blaming a government conspiracy and untrustworthy informants […]
Jennifer Lopez suffered an identity mix-up recently when she was mistaken for Beyonce while in New York City. Jenny “from the block” Lopez stepped out of her car wearing an all black outfit with her hood up and the photographers thought the bootylicious blonde was Beyonce. OUCH!! Take a look: Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Her […]
Saigon has partnered with The Bowery Mission Homeless Shelter to help unfortunate New Yorkers during this year’s rough winter season. Earlier in the week, Saigon took to the streets of downtown Manhattan to hand out blankets to homeless people, in an attempt to keep them warm from the cold winter weather.
Lil Wayne‘s recent Rolling Stone cover story may upset a few of his fans in New York City. In the story’s accompanying interview, Weezy states that he’ll never set foot on stage in New York City again.
John Strickland, also known as “The Franchise” or “Strick” a legend on NYC basketball courts such as the Rucker has died at 38, according to the New York Post. The sad news was spread all over Facebook and Twitter by different members of the city’s streetball community, by which Strickland is revered. They shared stories […]
