Singer-songwriter releases powerful ‘I Am Samantha’ for International Trans Day of Visibility

Joaquin Phoenix urged the New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to release some prisoners amid the ongoing Coronavirus Pandemic. The Hollywood actor put forward his request in a video posted by the Aging People in Prison Campaign’s twitter handle.

Joaquin Phoenix wants to protect people behind bars.

The documentary about Other Music, the beloved New York City record store that closed in 2016, will be released through “virtual screenings” this week. The film was originally slated for a theatrical opening on April 18 and a physical release the same day for the since-postponed Record Store Day.

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A judge has allowed Michael Avenatti to be temporarily freed from a federal jail in New York City and to ride out the coronavirus scare at a friend's house in Los Angeles. The attorney, who rose to fame representing porn star Stormy Daniels in lawsuits against President Donald Trump, petitioned last month to be released to home confinement.

A New York Federal judge has denied R. Kelly’s request to be released from prison due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The band's sixth studio album will arrive this Friday (April 10)

The double A side single was previously a vinyl exclusive

Crazy Ex-Girlfriend star Rachel Bloom has paid an emotional series of tributes to the show’s executive music producer, Adam Schlesinger, after learning he lost his battle with COVID-19 on Wednesday (01Apr20).

Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, was released from a New York prison on Thursday, April 2 his lawyers confirm to HollywoodLife. The 23-year-old rapper was granted early release due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Tekashi, who suffers from asthma, was deemed a heightened risk for contracting COVID-19. His initial release date was scheduled for July 31.

Brooklyn rapper 6ix9ine is out of prison several months early, Inner City Press reports. The embattled MC has been locked up since he was arrested in late 2018 for his role in a variety of gang-related crimes, and received a 24-month prison sentence in December 2019.

Chris Cuomo is urging people to value facts over fear amid the coronavirus pandemic.  On Tuesday night, the CNN news anchor addressed his Cuomo Prime Time audience while recovering from the novel coronavirus in his New York City home, where he is currently quarantined away from his wife and kids.

Back in October, Frank Ocean previewed a pair of new songs during his first-ever PrEP+ club night in New York City. “Dear April” and “Cayendo” received remixes from Justice and Sango respectively, and listings for 7" vinyl editions of the new music was subsequently made available to pre-order on Frank’s webstore. Now, months later, those physical copies have finally shipped to fans.

Contagion stars Matt Damon and Kate Winslet, and the cast of TV’s Watchmen have released special public service announcements (PSAs) online to educate fans about COVID-19.

Including a set from New York's CBGB's in 1989

Jennifer Nettles has put her own spin on the hit Annie song “Tomorrow”.

Ramona Singer, 63, is all on her own when it comes to household chores now — well, kind of. The Real Housewives of New York City star is currently isolating with her ex-husband Mario Singer and their daughter Avery Singer, 24, in Boca Raton, FL to protect themselves from the coronavirus outbreak. That means no visitors are allowed…not even the cleaning crew! Ramona didn’t let that stop her from having some fun while keeping their safe space in sparkling condition.

A little quarantine isn't stopping The Real Housewives of New York City. Well, at least not stopping the show from hitting the air.