May 24, 2013

‘Spider-Man 2’s’ Jamie Foxx as Electro in Times Square (Pics)

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*Paps caught Jamie Foxx in his full Electro getup on Monday as he was filming “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” in New York’s Times Square. The Oscar winner was in metallic blue face makeup that sparkles under the right light. In the Spider-Man franchise, Electro is the evil alias of Maxwell Dillon, an engineer who gained [...]




Black Violins in Times Square in November

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*It maybe getting cold in New York, but the stage is going to get hot at the historical New Victory Theater in Times Square this month. Black Violin‘s Broadway show is right in the heart of all the action. For the past decade, this exceptional duo has been my “passion project” (in addition to my endeavors [...]




Nicki Minaj Surprises Times Square (Video); House Hunts in UK

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*Nicki Minaj is reportedly looking for a house to buy in the UK. In keeping with the title of her new album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’,  the rapper/singer said she wants to buy a mansion in Buckinghamshire and paint it pink, then install a pink, heart-shaped swimming pool, buy a pink Rolls-Royce for the driveway [...]




Video: ‘Soul Train’ Flash Mob Dancers Descend on Times Square

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*Fans of “Soul Train” boogied down Broadway wearing afro wigs and bell bottoms on Saturday while others recounted their favorite episodes at a Harlem meeting hall in tribute to the TV show’s late creator, Don Cornelius. About 100 dancers descended on Times Square in a “flash mob” organized through the Internet. As startled tourists looked [...]




‘New Year’s Eve’ with Halle and Ludacris is a Holiday Treat

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*Warner Brothers’ “New Year’s Eve” is a movie chock full of laughter, adventure, tears and drama that will keep audiences intrigued from beginning to end. Directed by the legendary producer and comic legend Garry Marshall, the movie boasts a massive number of stars who all eagerly signed up to work with the legendary director, and [...]




Mandrill Goes Wild in Times Square!

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*Didn’t somebody say mandrills are on the endangered species list? Well, neither poacher nor old age pension has cornered the Mandrill I know. The thrill of witnessing, live, the rhythmic rituals of world-music group Mandrill perform is an event many would go through great lengths to be in attendance.  That’s how it was in 1972.  [...]




Pastor Zachery Tims Succumbs at 42

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*According to NYPD, Pastor Zachery Tims was found dead at the W Hotel in Times Square on August 12.  The cause of death is unknown. Orlando news station WFTV released the following statement on their website that will clarify previous reports that Tims’ body was discovered Sunday: The New York City Police Department confirmed Tims [...]




Adcolor® Industry Coalition Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Special Lighting Ceremony

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*NEW YORK — As the advertising industry’s premier organization dedicated to fostering and promoting increased diversity in the advertising, marketing and media industries, The ADCOLOR Industry Coalition is celebrating its fifth anniversary with a year-long series of events throughout 2011. The launch event will take place on Wednesday, April 6th at 10:30 AM with a [...]




Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj to Ring in New Year with Carson Daly

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*Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj and My Chemical Romance will perform on NBC’s “New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly.” Bono and The Edge will also appear on the two-hour Dec. 31 broadcast to discuss their work on the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off The Dark, according to the network. In a press release, Daly – who [...]




Rihanna Shuts Down Times Square with Performance

Rihanna performs on MTV's "The Seven" in Times Square (Nov. 15, 2010)

Rihanna performs on MTV’s “The Seven” in Times Square (Nov. 15, 2010) *Rihanna caused the complete shut down of New York’s Times Square Monday evening while rocking her No. 1 single “What’s My Name.” The performance, for MTV’s “The Seven,” marks the release of her fifth studio album “Loud,” which hits stores today. She told [...]




Bomb in Times Square Thwarted and Man Arrested

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*The car bomb scare that rocked New York City is now under control with the arrest of  Faisal Shahzad who allegedly left the scene changing his shirt.  But, that is not the only thing he did. He left a lot of evidence behind that points the finger at him.  The final nail in his coffin [...]




NY Vendor who Foiled Car Bomb on ‘Today’

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*Somebody is about to see his t-shirt hustle explode in sales. Lance Orton, the street vendor credited for helping to save Times Square from an attempted terrorist attack on Saturday, visited the Today show this morning to discuss the events leading up to his discovery of a vehicle that turned out to contain a crude [...]




Times Square is Still ‘Heavy’ with Homeless

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*Everyone knows that, for tourists, Times Square is like visiting Mecca.  You get to really taste, feel, smell, and listen to the heartbeat of the city from there. The hustle and bustle of the people and the remnants of social spirit that remain in that place from the world’s pilgrammage on New Year’s Eve keeps it [...]




Diddy’s Vodka Quip Flushes Out the Competition

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 *A comment made by Sean “Diddy” Combs about his Ciroc brand of vodka has caused a series of events that culminated today with a protest in front of his Times Square billboard and the attempted delivery of a toilet at his Manhattan offices. At a New York club last week, Diddy boasted: “If you’re not [...]




Dru Hill Fans, You Ready? Your Boys Are Back!

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*The long awaited return of the R&B multi-platinum group Dru Hill is finally here. On Tuesday, June 8, the group’s fourth album “InDRUpendence Day” will be released to the public. The group is scheduled to make an appearance on BET’s 106 and Park on March 29 and perform in New York for the first time [...]