TikTok Comedian Josh Popkin Speaks Out After Being Slammed for Controversial NYC Prank Amid Pandemic

There’s nothing wrong with wanting to shelter in place somewhere other than New York City following the vandalism and looting by some outside factions after peaceful George Floyd racial justice protests. But in Meghan McCain‘s case, it appears she wanted to seem like she was hunkered down in Manhattan, while actually staying someplace else.

New York City police officers surrounded, shoved and yelled expletives at two Associated Press journalists covering protests Tuesday in the latest aggression against members of the media during a week of unrest around the country. Portions of the incident were captured on video by videojournalist Robert Bumsted, who was working with photographer Maye-E Wong to document the protests in lower Manhattan over the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

New York City's second night under curfew was calmer than the first, with mostly peaceful demonstrators marching to protest the death of George Floyd and sporadic reports of vandalism. The citywide curfew from 8 p.m.

Workers swept up broken glass outside New York City luxury stores Monday after another night of destruction followed largely peaceful protests against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's death. Workers boarded up a Chanel store in Soho, one of many in the historic district known for cobblestone streets and cast iron buildings where people smashed windows and grabbed merchandise overnight.

By Variety Staff

, Josh Gad’s charming new animated musical comedy about the lives in and around the New York City landmark, features an all-star cast whose past roles include, Broadway’s and more. So how did Gad assemble an Avengers of musical comedy? «A lot of sleepless nights and desperate phone calls,» the performer, who created the series alongside ’ Loren Bouchard and Nora Smith, tells ET. 

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Matt Lauer appears to be making a statement with his new tattoo. Earlier this week, the former Today show co-host was spotted driving in Sag Harbor near New York City.

Chrissy Teigen is speaking out after Alison Roman’s food column has been suspended from The New York Times.

Chrissy Teigen‘s feud with Alison Roman took a new turn on Tuesday when it was reported that the New York Times had placed the cook and contributor’s column on “temporary leave.”

Forever and always! Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick bonded over a shared love of musical theater in the ‘90s and nearly 30 years after meeting, they are keeping the music and their love alive.

Mary-Kate Olsen was spotted stepping out in New York City after facing a setback in her divorce proceedings.

Josh Popkin, an amateur comedian who has gained a large following on social media app TikTok, is under investigation by the police after pulling a controversial stunt in a New York City subway car.

By Dade Hayes, Jill Goldsmith