Like mother and father, Blue Ivy Carter now a Grammy nominee

Times Square in New York will be closed to the public Thursday night for New Year’s Eve celebrations, the first time there won’t be a crowd at the iconic locale on December 31 since the first ball drop in 1907 (the first celebration at One Times Square in Manhattan was in 1904). But in a year in which the entertainment industry has had to adjust to a virtual stage, the show will go on and the ball will still drop at midnight.

Just in case you didn’t read the story of the mother who tracked down the cartel kidnappers who murdered her daughter when the New York Times published it earlier this month, you’re in luck, because Variety reports that Blumhouse just won a heated bidding war for the rights to the story.

When did New York become its own country? Apparently, this week, when media favorite Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s delusions of grandeur prompted him to try to restrict travel from the United Kingdom to what Cuomo seems to believe is the Kingdom of New York.

Angelique Jackson Blumhouse has acquired the rights to The New York Times’ story about Miriam Rodríguez, the Mexican mother who fearlessly tracked down the kidnappers who abducted and murdered her daughter, Karen.Rodriguez — who went on to become a prominent human rights activist, helping to imprison 10 members of the local cartel in San Fernando — was shot and killed in front of her home on Mother’s Day in 2017.

The Real Housewives of New York alum Bethenny Frankel's closet, and now we're checking in with The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey. Bailey, who is the latest guest to appear in Marie Claire's Precious Metals series, walks us through her favorite jewelry pieces.

A former alumnus of the posh New York private school that made headlines this week over an anti-racism manifesto told Fox News that the school had been indoctrinating its students with a progressive agenda well before it was mainstream and that the institution offers a glimpse of where public schools might be heading.  The manifesto was signed by dozens of faculty members of the Dalton School.

New York was hit by snow this week, but Bella Hadid wasn't about to shy away from the inclement weather.Sharing photos taken on a snowy rooftop, the model bared her midriff, despite the icy climes. She wore a short T-shirt, a camel jacket with a fur collar, and a pair of jeans.

“America’s Got Talent” in 2017.“I’m honestly so happy I didn’t make it,” the Shoreham, NY, crooner told The Post.

Gwen Stefani to thank!ET's Cassie DiLaura spoke with the 15-year-old performer from Shoreham, New York, on Wednesday after his big win, where he admitted he was «still in shock.»«I'm just so grateful and so blessed, because there's been so many incredibly talented singers this season,» he raved. «I think my win was due to Gwen's coaching.

Gigi Hadid had been keeping it lowkey for the past few weeks, ever since she gave birth to her first child with Zayn Malik, a baby girl. Besides sharing a few glimpses of baby ZiGi on Instagram, the new parents have shielded their daughter's face from the public eye and haven't revealed her chosen name yet.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeFormer “Morning Becomes Eclectic” host Jason Bentley is back with his first new project since leaving the signature KCRW show last year.Bentley has partnered with 101 Studios and Soho House to launch a new entertainment podcast, “The Backstory,” which pairs different artists, creators and performers in conversation.

Pete Davidson and Timothée Chalamet got the internet talking during the Oscar nominee’s Saturday Night Live hosting debut on Saturday, December 12.The Call Me by Your Name actor, 24, and the comedian, 27, appeared in multiple sketches together during the episode.