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A$AP Rocky was in the true holiday spirit when the rapper delivered more than 100 meals to a New York City homeless shelter for Thanksgiving. The shelter holds significance to Rocky because he and his mother once stayed there during his adolescence. The 32-year-old Rocky, who was born Rakim Meyers, personally dropped off 120 meals…

The energy generated by the husband-and-wife rap team of Cardi B. and Offset produced enough light to shine over Kulture’s birthday party, despite the infamous New York blackout on Saturday, July 13. Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar, 26, and Kiari Kendrell Cephus, 27, did not let the blackout that covered a wide swath of the borough where…

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter and Shawn Corey Carter appear to be in a much better place today than they were a few years ago, based on the confession of infidelity by Jay-Z on his blockbuster Grammy-nominated album 4:44. Evidence of a deeper level of love was seen, in part, with the birthday bash that Queen Bey threw for…

A judge has stopped an “outrageous and grossly offensive” auction of “deeply personal” items owned by Madonna after the singer sought an emergency court order. The 58-year-old singer had sought an emergency court order over a proposed sale from Gotta Have It! Collectibles, who were planning to put items including previously-worn panties, a love letter…

Christina Brown is the executive director of New Heights Academy Charter School, the largest independent charter school in Manhattan “that prepares students in Washington Heights, Inwood and Harlem (New York) to succeed in college and life.” Established in 2006, it is the largest independent charter school in the borough. Please share the programming and mission for…

Diddy knows how to throw a party. The Bad Boy impresario threw a lavish bash in Manhattan to celebrate the release of his new MMM Hosted By Bad Boy mixtape. The release finds the mogul getting back to his Diddy-bopping roots, and his party featured him in full Puffy mode. Take a look at Mr. Sean Combs’ getting the crowd going.

New Era’s Night Cap Sessions are held in their new offices in Manhattan’s Flatiron DIstrict, and they will be featuring a series of performances and complementary cocktails. This week, the featured artist was Brooklyn rhymer Donmonique.

HBO celebrated the upcoming premiere of the highly-anticipated sports series “Ballers” with a star-studded reception at the Skylark in midtown Manhattan.

Rick Ross isn’t taking 50 Cent’s antics lying down. The Maybach Music Group boss, via his attorney, has responded to 50’s claims that he’ll sue Ross for any monies he is ordered to pay in the trial over the leaked sex tape featuring Lastonia Leviston, the mother of Ross’ child. In what is turning out to…

Actor Anthony Mackie was convicted late last week of driving while impaired in New York City. The Black or White star was present in a Manhattan criminal court when Judge Kevin McGrath handed down the guilty verdict in the daylong trial. Though Mackie opted not to testify, three NYPD officers took the stand and gave…

On Thursday, Oct. 23, Brooklyn, New York-based rapper Maino turned himself into police and was arrested for misdemeanor assault after an altercation earlier in the week involving porn star Mellanie Monroe outside a Manhattan nightclub. According to reports, the rift between Maino and Monroe started shortly after 3 a.m. in his truck outside The Griffin…

No matter your title during New York Fashion Week, showcasing your style personality while hitting the streets of New York is open to all. Venues throughout Manhattan – from Midtown to Harlem — serve as an unofficial style stage for purveyors, professionals and posers who love all things fashion. Check them out in the gallery below.

The Taste of the Upper West Side showcased some of the finest food and wine in Manhattan this past weekend. The grand finale was the Best of the West soiree, which featured signature fare from almost 50 chefs and eateries from the Upper West Side.

Part 1 of Rolling Out’s look at the most interesting vinyl shops in New York City showcases two shops great for hard-to-find records and CDs

BLEU Magazine’s cover release party was held yesterday in downtown Manhattan’s STK Steakhouse with actor and comedian Nick Cannon, who’s on their next month’s cover. The founder and creator of BLEU, Devon Christopher Johnson, wants to honor those in the African American community who are striving towards greatness.

After unsuccessfully attempting to get a Brooklyn intersection named after late hip-hop icon The Notorious B.I.G., BK resident LeRoy McCarthy has launched a new petition to rename the intersection of Rivington and Ludlow Streets in Manhattan after legendary trio The Beastie Boys.

Teen had dead baby in bag while shopping at a Manhattan Victoria’s Secret Tiona Rodriguez, 17, was suspected of shoplifting at a Manhattan Victoria’s Secret when she and her friend, Francis Estevez, also 17, were apprehended by a security guard at the 34th Street location in Herald Square on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013. The stench of…

According to TMZ, Storch was robbed outside of the New York Palace Hotel in Manhattan. Two men approached the parked SUV on Madison Avenue where Storch was waiting, and allegedly told the producer, “Give us all your jewelry and cash or you’re dead.”

New Orleans-born R&B star August Alsina previewed his highly-anticipated EP Downtown: Life Under the Gun at the offices of Island Def Jam in Manhattan this week. The star himself was brief and to the point, thanking everyone for attending the listening session before acknowledging the inspiration behind his work.

Beyoncé likes shopping at Target. Wearing a black miniskirt and T-shirt, she was buying hats at the Target store in her Houston hometown on Sunday, July 14, 2013.