Broadway’s TKTS booth starts fundraiser to stem coronavirus losses

Monday had a happy ending.  As the coronavirus pandemic wages on, the Hollywood stars virtually aligned in honor of Robin Hood and iHeartMedia's Rise Up New York! telethon on Monday. Bringing together celebrities with New York ties, including Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Billy Joel and Robert De Niro, the event focused on uplifting and supporting New Yorkers that have been hit hard by the virus.  The star-studded event simultaneously entertained and delivered on its goal.

Tina Fey shed tears after announcing that more than $115 million was raised toward supporting New Yorkers impacted by the coroanvirus during a virtual telethon. “Thank you, thank you,” said a tearful Fey, the host of the Rise Up New York! event Monday evening.The Emmy-winning actress along with other A-list celebrities, including Barbra Streisand, Jennifer Lopez and Michael Strahan, asked for donations to help relief and recovery efforts.

By Jordan Moreau

New York's biggest stars came together on Monday night (May 11) for Rise Up New York!, a virtual telethon to benefit the state's citizen heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Mariah Carey kicked off the show with an inspiring mashup of her 2002 song, "Through the Rain," and 1991's "Make It Happen.""New York, I know we're strong enough to get through this," she encouraged her hometown before delving into the performance.The benefit hosted by Tina Fey, will also feature special appearances

New York City's death toll from the coronavirus may be thousands of fatalities worse than the official tally kept by the city and state, according to an analysis released Monday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Three children have now died of an inflammatory condition that could be linked to coronavirus in New York.

By Mackenzie Nichols

Organizers of the New York Film Festival, one of the signature cultural events in the city hardest-hit by COVID-19, say they are still exploring a range of scenarios for the 58th edition this fall, including live events.

Taylor Swift sent a nurse who traveled to New York City, the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic, a sweet care package for her birthday to thank her for her tireless work. A fan named Whitney Hilton took to Twitter to share photos of a box of merchandise that Swift sent along with a personalized, handwritten note.

Sebastian Stan is on the move.

New York City has become the new quiet place.

Sebastian Stan covers up with a raincoat while walking around the SoHo neighborhood of New York City on Wednesday afternoon (April 29).

By Marc Malkin

Sonja Morgan's former marriage to John Adams Morgan has at times been a conversation among The Real Housewives of New York City crew, as the Big Apple fashionista has often reminisced about her life with her ex and his famous family. Most recently, their divorce became a highly emotional topic when Sonja faced off against Dorinda Medley on Season 10 of RHONY (which you can relive in the clip above).

The Big Apple has already lost multiple film festivals this year due to the pandemic. The New York Film Festival is optimistic it won’t suffer the same fate, however, and is still very much planning to go ahead in September.

By Greg Evans

By Greg Evans