Watch St. Vincent’s stirring lockdown performance of ‘New York’ for BAM Gala

By Bruce Haring

By Variety Staff

Multiple New York Times staff members are protesting an op-ed published in the Times by GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, writing on social media, “Running this puts Black @nytimes staff in danger” alongside a screenshot of the piece.

By David Robb

Taking place over a weekend in Manhattan, A Rainy Day in New York revolves around youthful lovers Gatsby (Timothee Chalamet) and Ashleigh (Elle Fanning) who find their relationship being tested after the latter gets entangled with film auteur Roland Pollard (Liev Schrieber).

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.

New Yorkers have spoken! After nearly 200,000 residents cast their votes, Bunny Lake Films was crowned the winner of the state’s Wear A Mask ad contest. The group created a 30 second video touting the importance of wearing a protective face mask in public, and the inspirational clip will be aired on national television as a public service announcement.

By Bruce Haring

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.

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

By Jill Goldsmith

Artists from every corner of New York came together Monday night (May 11) for Robin Hood and iHeartMedia's Rise Up New York! virtual telethon.The benefit event plans on donating 100 percent of the funds raised to the most vulnerable New Yorkers in need of food, shelter, financial assistance, physical and mental health services, legal services and educational support during the coronavirus pandemic.

Mariah Carey delivered an incredible performance during Monday night’s “Rise Up New York!” virtual telethon.

Some of New York's biggest stars will join forces Monday to help raise money for the city's response to the novel coronavirus pandemic during Rise Up New York! The telethon will be presented by Robin Hood and iHeartMedia. Tina Fey is set to host the show, which will include appearances from New York Gov.

New York's biggest stars came together on Monday night (May 11) for Rise Up New York!, a virtual telethon to benefit the state's citizen heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.Mariah Carey kicked off the show with an inspiring mashup of her 2002 song, "Through the Rain," and 1991's "Make It Happen.""New York, I know we're strong enough to get through this," she encouraged her hometown before delving into the performance.The benefit hosted by Tina Fey, will also feature special appearances

The state of New York, along with its biggest household names, will come together today (May 11) for Rise Up New York!, a virtual telethon to benefit its citizens heavily impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.