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Robert Kraft surprises wife Dana Blumberg 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.”
'Today' alum 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.
Drake fan falls from balcony, lands on New York Giants players 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.
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.
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?
Apollo Theater inaugurates remote Amateur Night auditions
March 25, 2020 | 10:03pmIt's the first time in history such auditions have been performed remotely.
Pearl Jam postpones US tour over coronavirus fears
March 10, 2020 | 1:56pmPearl Jam has postponed its upcoming US tour -- including two Big Apple gigs later this month -- because of novel coronavirus fears.
Harry Belafonte celebrates 93rd birthday-O at the Apollo
March 2, 2020 | 9:21pmThe evening raised funds for Belafonte's namesake branch of the New York Public Library and the Popular Democracy Movement Center.
Robert Kraft brings new doctor girlfriend to Hamptons gala
August 5, 2019 | 1:42pmRobert Kraft, 78, brought Dana Blumberg, 45, to the last-ever Apollo in the Hamptons bash.
Ron Perelman's massive Apollo fundraiser to end after 10 years
August 1, 2019 | 7:49pmThe last bash will feature appearances by the Dave Matthews Band, Black Eyed Peas, Pharrell Williams, Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle, Jon Bon Jovi and the Roots.
Lady Gaga says a lot of 's--t hasn't changed' since becoming famous
June 25, 2019 | 1:01pmDuring her first-ever performance at Harlem's Apollo Theater, Lady Gaga reflected on her path from the Lower East Side to the moment she won an Academy Award.
Lady Gaga to perform at the Apollo Theater for the first time
May 22, 2019 | 2:52pmThe June 24 performance is in celebration of SiriusXM and Pandora coming together as one company.
Robert De Niro never stops talking politics
April 25, 2019 | 9:19pm“In these disturbing times when the administration is promoting divisiveness, and racism, by being here tonight we are making a statement that we reject it.”
'The Apollo' premiere an 'extraordinary' start to Tribeca Film Festival
April 25, 2019 | 7:09pm"The Apollo is an iconic landmark of New York, of Harlem certainly," Bassett told us.
Dapper Dan: James Brown started a 'significant shift' in fashion
April 25, 2019 | 4:57pm"James Brown and that cape changed my whole perception of what fashion was."
Smokey Robinson is a major Bruno Mars fan
April 25, 2019 | 2:30pm"He's made so many hits ... He's my favorite male artist right now."