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New York Attorney General Letitia James joined 37 other attorneys general in support of Massachusetts’ lawsuit against Kalshi, a platform accused of offering illegal sports betting. The group filed a brief with Massachusetts’ top court, saying Kalshi must follow state gambling laws. “Prediction markets cannot ignore states’ gambling laws that are designed to protect consumers,”…
The New York Police Department has dismantled a Brooklyn narcotics team after officers from the unit detained and assaulted Timothy Brown, a home health aide, who was later determined to have no connection to the case they were investigating, according to public statements and published reports. The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, showed…
Cardi B closed her first full-headline arena tour this past weekend with back-to-back sold-out shows at State Farm Arena, capping a run that promoters said set a venue record for the highest combined gross for solo female rap shows. The two Atlanta dates featured guest appearances across both nights from Jeezy, Mariah the Scientist, Missy…
A jury has found that concert giant Live Nation and its ticketing arm Ticketmaster violated federal and state antitrust laws, siding with New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 33 other attorneys general in a closely watched case over competition in the live entertainment industry. The verdict followed a five-week trial in…
Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Jozzy marked the release of her debut album, “Soundtrack 2 Get Her Back,” with a celebration at Ella Funt in New York City. The event, sponsored by Crown Royal Marquis, drew music industry figures and cultural influencers for a night centered on live listening and networking. Organizers framed the gathering as a…
The Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death of Nurul Amin Shah Alam, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee, a homicide, citing a combination of medical and environmental factors that contributed to his death, officials said. The medical examiner determined the cause of death was complications from a perforated duodenal ulcer, worsened by hypothermia and…
Cardi B headlined Madison Square Garden for the first time, delivering two sold-out performances on her “Little Miss Drama Tour” in New York City. The shows marked a career milestone for the Bronx-born artist, framed as a full-circle moment in her hometown. Night one featured appearances from her children, Kulture and Wave, during “Girls Like…
Rapper JAY-Z has announced a third performance at Yankee Stadium following strong ticket demand that led two previously scheduled shows to sell out within minutes. The newly added concert, titled “JAŸ-Z EXTRA INNINGS,” is set for Sunday, July 12. The show follows earlier events branded “JAŸ-Z 30” and “JAŸ-Z 25,” which celebrate the anniversaries of…