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Brooklyn rapper Sheff G, who appeared with former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally last year, was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison after admitting he used his music career earnings to bankroll gang violence. Sheff G, whose legal name is Michael Williams, also will serve five years of supervised release. He agreed…
Grammy-nominated jazz vocalist Nnenna Freelon will return to New York City’s Iridium stage, bringing with her more than music. The evening is set to showcase her artistry not only as a singer but also as a songwriter and author, entering a new creative era. Freelon has long been known for her ability to turn standards…
Kyrie Irving is stepping into the fashion spotlight this week, joining ANTA for a New York Fashion Week takeover that blends basketball, culture, and style. On Sept. 12, 214 Lafayette Street will host an all-day activation built around Irving’s next chapter with the Chinese sportswear brand. The event will showcase HÉLÀ Season 2 apparel and…
A federal jury in Manhattan acquitted music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs on the gravest charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking on July 2, 2025, while convicting him on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution, court records show. Combs, 55, was found guilty of transporting women across state lines for prostitution under the…
New York Music Month, the city’s official celebration of its music industry, launched its 2025 festivities Tuesday with the annual NYMM Conference, a daylong event hosted at the NYU Skirball Center. Presented by the Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment and the NYU Steinhardt Music Business Program, the conference brings together more than 40 professionals…
The New York Knicks extended their postseason hopes with a 111-94 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on Thursday night at Madison Square Garden. The win cuts Indiana’s series lead to 3-2, forcing a Game 6 in Indianapolis. Jalen Brunson led New York with 32 points, continuing his…
Patti LaBelle marked her birthday with a lively celebration at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center this weekend, highlighted by a dance to 50 Cent’s “In Da Club” as the crowd cheered. A Grammy-winning singer and actress known for her powerful voice and stage presence, she rose to fame in the 1960s as the lead singer of Patti…
L’Elite MediSpa, a Black-owned medical spa, is opening its third location in Harlem on Saturday, October 26. The new spa, located at 1661 Madison Avenue, will host a grand opening from noon to 6 pm, featuring complimentary service demonstrations, giveaways, and light bites from Harlem’s Melba’s Restaurant. A special giveaway for breast cancer survivors in…