Clive Davis Unveils Lineup for New York’s Central Park ‘Homecoming’ Concert; Vaccination Required

The New York Comedy Festival has set a lineup of 200 performers set to take the stage across the city’s five boroughs when the festival returns in-person in November.

Jennifer Hudson is stepping out in style!

Clayton Davis The biopic formula is stale, and it’s time to rework the equation.We keep seeing the same thing. A child loves music, has crappy parental figures, faces struggles or physical ailments, then gets famous, does drugs or drinks, and gets clean.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLegendary singer Tony Bennett — who celebrated his 95th birthday just last week, performing with Lady Gaga at two-sold out shows at New York’s Radio City Music Hall — has canceled his Fall 2021 tour dates.The tour — consisting of pre-pandemic shows dates had been rescheduled — was slated to begin in September. The affected dates include New York, Maryland and Connecticut as well as Oklahoma and Canada.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorJustin Bieber and Megan Thee Stallion led the nominations for MTV’s 2021 VMAs, which were unveiled by the network Wednesday.

Opening Night“The Tragedy of Macbeth“Dir. Joel CoenCenterpiece“The Power of the Dog“Dir. Jane CampionClosing Night“Parallel Mothers“Dir.

Chris Willman Music WriterGlobal Citizen has unveiled lineups for three of the international settings for its 24-hour “Global Citizen Live” broadcast for Sept. 25.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorTwo years after R. Kelly was jailed on multiple sexual assault and misconduct charges, his trial in New York begins with jury selection after months of Covid-related delays.

Jon Stewart and Pete Davidson are teaming up for a night of comedy in New York City benefitting various 9/11 charities.

NEW YORK -- Dave Chappelle, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Fallon and Amy Schumer are part of a star-studded group of comedians that will perform for one night only at Madison Square Garden to mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11.All proceeds from “NYC Still Rising After 20 Years: A Comedy Celebration” will benefit 9/11 charities. Proof of vaccination is required.“We wanted to put on a fun celebration to honor this great city’s resilience.

Concert attendees in New York City will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination to attend all indoor shows as part of new pandemic mitigation procedures implemented on Tuesday. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the plan as part of the "Key To NYC Pass," which will also require New York City residents to get at least one COVID vaccination shot to work out in a gym, eat inside a restaurant, and more.

COVID-19 vaccination for indoor dining, fitness and entertainment, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced on Tuesday. The first-in-the nation approach — called the «Key to NYC Pass» — will apply to workers and customers in those indoor spaces, he said. «The key to New York City.

A huge new announcement was made about vaccine proof in New York City.

Jordan Moreau New York City will require proof of vaccination for people going to indoor activities like restaurants, gym and performances, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.The program will launch August 16 and will be enforced beginning September 13.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorA day after DaBaby was dropped from the Lollapalooza lineup for his homophobic comments last week, New York’s Governors Ball canceled his performance at the festival, which takes place in September.In a tweet labeled “Stay tuned for a lineup addition,” the festival’s promoter wrote in a social media message: “Founders Entertainment does not and will not tolerate hate or discrimination of any kind.

After being announced earlier this month, a street block in Long Beach, New York has officially been renamed to honour the memory of the late MF DOOM (real name Daniel Dumile).The prestigious honour was granted to the rapper after extensive lobbying from Dr. Patrick C.

EXCLUSIVE: Drew Barrymore is the latest talkshow host to welcome back a live studio audience.