Crime Wave 2020: These cities smashed homicide records amid nationwide crime spike

Philip J. Smith, who as the longtime chairman of Broadway’s Shubert Organization was one of the most influential and powerful forces in American theater, died today in New York City of complications of Covid-19. He was 89.

Time for a new chapter? Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s inner circles think separating could be the best thing for the couple amid rumors that they’re heading for a divorce after six years of marriage.

Alec Baldwin is staying safe and quarantining in a separate house from his kids and wife, Hilaria Baldwin, amid her ongoing accent controversy.A source confirmed to Us Weekly on Tuesday, January 12, that the actor has been living in a different home in Amagansett, New York, “for months” while he “goes back and forth to the city.” New York Post’s Page Six also reported on Tuesday that the 30 Rock alum’s current rental house is about a mile away from the Baldwin’s Hamptons’ home. The actor, 62,

Playing it safe! Alec Baldwin has been quarantining at a separate house from his wife, Hilaria Baldwin, and their kids “for months” amid the coronavirus pandemic, a source confirms to Us Weekly.

Larsa Pippen “would” make another trip down the aisle and she’d have more kids! The 46-year-old mother of four revealed the latter during an Instagram Q&A with fans on Monday. Interestingly enough, Larsa, who’s currently dating Minnesota Timberwolves player Malik Beasley, is still legally married to her estranged husband, Chicago Bulls legend Scottie Pippen.

Read more: How Marvel will make Black Panther 2 without Chadwick BosemanBoseman won the award for his role in Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, his final movie performance, in which he plays jazz player Levee Green alongside Viola Davis's blues icon Ma Rainey. In a performance which has been lauded by critics – and is likely to bring in many more awards over the coming season – the film takes place in Chicago in 1927, amid an atmosphere of racial tension in the music business.

Andi Dorfman is not turning back. Ever since she left New York City for sunny California in June 2020, the former Bachelorette, 33, has been loving her life on the west coast.

Shootings and murders skyrocketed in 2020 throughout the Big Apple, the NYPD said as it released year-end crime data late Wednesday. The number of shootings soared 97% from 777 in 2019 to 1,531 in 2020 and murders jumped by 44% from 319 to 462, according to the NYPD.

Kanye West and Kim Kardashian had a very merry Christmas despite their reported marriage troubles. The two reportedly spent Christmas together, according to TMZ, along with their four children — North, 7, Saint, 5, Chicago, 2, and Psalm, 1. Not only was the couple under the same roof during the holidays, they also exchanged expensive gifts!

Cynthia Littleton Business EditorRaine Group is joining the SPAC pack.The investment bank that has been a player in media and entertainment for the past dozen years has teamed with Marquee Sports, owner of the Chicago Cubs regional sports network, in a special purpose acquisition company that aims to acquire firms valued at $1 billion or more.Marquee Raine Acquisition Corp.

The ring may not have meant a thing. Kim Kardashian was seen without her wedding ring amid her divorce from Kanye West. News broke on Tuesday, January 5, that Kim and Kanye are headed toward divorce after six years of marriage. The two wed in 2014 after three years of dating. They share four kids: daughters North, 7, and Chicago, 2, and sons Saint, 5, and Psalm, 1.

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The final straw? Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s relationship has reached the point of no return, multiple sources confirm to Us Weekly.

The Archdiocese of Chicago has asked a well-known activist priest to step aside after receiving an allegation that he sexually abused a minor more than 40 years ago. A letter from Cardinal Blase Cupich urged parishioners at St.

New year, new flame? Tyler Cameron may be off the market, thanks to model Ireland Borba.

"We will make mistakes in life. We try not to, but we do.The key is to be strong and secure enough to admit your mistakes and admit your shortcomings." – New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in November 2020 speaking at Riverside Church in Manhattan after releasing his book about leadership in the middle of a pandemic.

A 41-year-old man was shot and killed early Friday morning in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, marking the city's first homicide of 2021 and following a year of spiking crime rates there and around the nation.  According to Chicago police data, the city recorded 769 homicides in 2020, a 55% increase over 2019.  The increase, reversing a three-year trend, is among the highest in city history, The Chicago Tribune reported Thursday.