apollo theater
Soul-man showtime at the Apollo: Usher and Babyface honored on the stage that 'fuels dreams'
June 12, 2024 | 11:46pmIt was the ultimate soul-man showtime at the Apollo, raising more than $3 million for the Harlem theater that, for 90 years, has been the music mecca for everyone from...
The Apollo at 90: Harlem legend Leslie Uggams recalls doing '29 shows a week' at the iconic theater
June 11, 2024 | 7:58am"They loved me,” Leslie Uggams — Tony-winning star of stage and screen — recalled of her 1952 debut at the Apollo Theater as a 9-year-old singing, tap-dancing and doing impressions.
What do tickets cost to see '80s icon Joe Jackson on tour?
May 30, 2024 | 3:40pmThe "Is She Really Going Out With Him" hitmaker spins into NYC on June 7-8.
As John Oates says goodbye to Hall & Oates, he reveal the secret behind their first performance
May 23, 2024 | 12:57pmHall & Oates — the blue-eyed soul brothers behind such classics as “Rich Girl,” “Kiss on My List” and “Out of Touch” — actually made their performance debut in the...
Who are Norah Jones' special guests on her 2024 tour?
February 22, 2024 | 1:54pmThe 9-time Grammy winner has 8 (!) New York shows lined up this summer.
Robert Kraft surprises wife with starry 50th birthday bash featuring Dave Matthews
January 7, 2024 | 5:13pm“He’d been planning this for five months to try and give his sweetie a surprise,” a spy told us.
A$AP Rocky races off stage for pee emergency
September 7, 2023 | 4:27pm"That s**t really reflected and inspired me," says A$AP Rocky. "So I just want to say rest in peace. Virgil and Harlem love you thanks for making me.”
Bryant Gumbel calls disgraced best friend Matt Lauer a ‘good man’
June 13, 2023 | 1:38pmThe former TV host, who served as best man at Lauer’s wedding in 1998, called the disgraced “Today” show former co-host “a good man” whom he speaks to almost daily.
Vandal busted for throwing bottle at NYPD van near Apollo Theater had 40 prior arrests
January 29, 2023 | 8:45amThe 38-year-old man threw a glass bottle at the rear driver’s side window of a marked police van in front of the Apollo Theater at West 125th Street and Frederick...
Drake pauses Apollo concert after 'overhyped' fan falls from balcony
January 23, 2023 | 12:57pmThe incident took place about an hour and a half after the “One Dance” singer took the stage at NYC's legendary Harlem venue.
Drake fan falls from balcony and lands on New York Giants at Apollo concert
January 23, 2023 | 12:32pmDrake performed for two nights at the historic Harlem theater and brought out rapper 21 Savage before the fan fell off the balcony.
Postponed Drake concert at the Apollo to go on despite ankle injury
January 20, 2023 | 7:25pmDrake sought medical care for his ankle this week, but it doesn't seem to be bothering him. He's been spotted at Zero Bond, Socialista, & Cucina Alba.
Smoked out: Harlem leaders not high on cannabis shop by Apollo Theater
December 16, 2022 | 9:13pmHarlem business leaders are booing Gov. Kathy Hochul and state officials off the stage — for proposing a cannabis store across the street from the famous Apollo Theater on 125th...
Buzz time at the Apollo, with cannabis shop as new neighbor
December 8, 2022 | 8:51pmThe state has identified a site to open its first official cannabis shop --at 248 W. 125th Street across from Harlem's famous Apollo Theater.
Drake announces concert at NYC's iconic Apollo Theater
October 5, 2022 | 6:50amIt’s Showtime! Rapper Drake announced he’ll be taking the iconic Apollo Theater stage in Harlem on Nov. 11 for a special concert in partnership with SiriusXM. It will mark the...
Tyler Perry gifts the Apollo Theater $500,000 at annual spring benefit
June 14, 2022 | 10:00pmThe screenwriter donated $500,000 to the Apollo Theater at their annual spring benefit, where he was honored with the Impact Award on Monday.
How 'Soul Train' became the new Apollo for black artists
November 19, 2021 | 11:19amDuring the 1970s, when the Apollo was struggling, "Soul Train" was revving its engine and taking the black music -- and, of course, dance -- experience from the theater to...
Where are the 2021 Grammys being held? See all 5 iconic venues across the US
March 14, 2021 | 5:00pmMusic’s Biggest Night is paying homage to indie venues this year.
D'Angelo addresses 'Soho Karen' at Verzuz Apollo event
February 28, 2021 | 11:12amHe did the very first solo Verzuz — I mean, who would want to battle him?
Harlem development boom to bring new Target to 125th Street
August 11, 2020 | 5:38pmThe ever-growing Target brand will be part of an ambitious new 17-story project between Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell boulevards named the Urban League Empowerment Center.