Simon & Schuster names Jonathan Karp as new CEO

Dade Hayes Finance EditorAMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron believes New York City’s arduous recovery from COVID-19 leaves an uncertain outlook for theaters there being ready to play Warner Bros.’ Tenet when it opens July 17.The global footprint of AMC locations is aiming to welcome the Christopher Nolan-directed release, Aron said on a conference call with Wall Street analysts, though he repeatedly called the situation “fluid.” As of Monday night, he said, Warner Bros.

Scott Soshnick The owners of the Philadelphia 76ers and New Jersey Devils are looking to expand their sports empire to baseball.Josh Harris, the billionaire co-founder of Apollo Global Management, and David Blitzer, an executive at private equity firm Blackstone, are among the suitors for the New York Mets, according to people familiar with the matter.The Mets have retained Steve Greenberg at Allen & Co.

Lizzo started YouTube's Dear Class of 2020 online graduation event on Sunday by playing "Pomp and Circumstance" on her flute.She was accompanied by members of the New York Philharmonic orchestra, who appeared with her remotely via video.Other celebrities appearing during the event included Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Michelle and Barack Obama, Katy Perry, and Justin Timberlake.Many students graduating in 2020 haven't been able to attend their graduation ceremonies because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Lily Moayeri If you cross paths with Crystal Moselle, be warned, she might make a movie of your life.

By Bruce Haring

As protests around the country surrounding George Floyd's death in police custody continue, protestors are calling on organizations and companies to support the demonstrations in any way they can.

Prince Andrew has reportedly stepped down as the Duke of New York and bid goodbye to his royal duties after the Jeffrey Epstein controversy. A few months ago, Prince Andrew gave an interview about Jeffrey Epstein who is a convicted pedophile and cleared speculations about his association with him. However, his interview backfired on him instead and as a result, he permanently retired as the Duke of New York, giving away his royal duties.

Marge Redmond, a stage and screen actress best remembered for her role as Sister Jacqueline on the 1960s sitcom “The Flying Nun,” died in February at age 95.

The New York Times honored the lives lost to the novel coronavirus through a powerful tribute spread on its Sunday front page. The newspaper paid tribute to the thousands of lives lost by filling their front page with the names of the victims and parts of their obituaries.

By Bruce Haring

Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are a match made in heaven. After their surprise reconciliation in 2018; post breaking up with their very famous exes, Selena Gomez and Shawn Mendes, Justin and Hailey got engaged within a month and married by September in a New York courthouse.

As the New York Public Library marks its 125th anniversary, it’s celebrating by giving kids a treat that will have them booked all summer.

By Greg Evans

The lead singer of Scorpions has dismissed rumors that the band’s 1990 power ballad “Wind of Change” was written by the CIA as a piece of Cold War propaganda.

New Yorkers who flouted coronavirus restrictions for a weekend night on the town got the mayor's wrath on Sunday. Mayor Bill de Blasio admonished people seen crowding outside bars, many with drinks in hand but no masks on their faces, for putting lives in danger.

State Sen. Brad Hoylman with Bette Midler — Photo: Facebook

J.K. is taking some serious heat for her character naming process.

The Internet is discussing J.K. Rowling‘s character naming process.

Mary-Kate Olsen is gathering every weapon in her arsenal as she moves forward with a divorce from husband Olivier Sarkozy.

Once one of the most run-down parts of Manchester, Ancoats has claimed countless column inches in travel guides ranging from Lonely Planet to the New York Times.