New York City: News
20 Nov 2024
Music IndustryDue to Sabrina Carpenter, NYC priest loses his job
Monsignor Jamie Gigantiello, a New York City priest, has been relieved of his duties at the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Williamsburg.
14 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpMelania may not move to White House full time: Report
Melania Trump is reportedly planning not to reside full-time at the White House during her husband Donald Trump's second term as United States President.
12 Nov 2024
BollywoodWhen to watch 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' in theaters
The iconic Bollywood film, Kal Ho Naa Ho, is returning to theaters after 21 years.
09 Nov 2024
#MeTooHarvey Weinstein plans to sue NYC over 'medical negligence': Report
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, who was recently diagnosed with cancer, is planning to sue New York City over "ongoing medical negligence," New York Post reported.
05 Nov 2024
WorldUS elections: Why Bengali is on NY ballots
As the United States gears up for its presidential election, New York City has added Bengali as the sole Indian language on its ballots.
05 Nov 2024
Box OfficeWatch 7-minutes of 'Smile 2' free—but a creepy condition applies
In a first, Paramount has launched an innovative marketing campaign for its new horror film, Smile 2.
02 Nov 2024
CATOutrage on social media as Instagram-famous squirrel 'Peanut' seized, euthanized
Peanut, the squirrel that shot to fame on social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok, has been seized from its owner Mark Longo's home in Pine City, New York, and euthanized to test for rabies.
30 Oct 2024
DiwaliUS's tallest building lights up for Diwali
The One World Trade Center in New York City, the tallest building in the United States, was illuminated in vibrant colors to mark Diwali.
30 Oct 2024
DiwaliNew York City schools close for Diwali for 1st time
In a historic move, New York City schools will remain shut on November 1 to observe the Hindu festival of Diwali. This marks the first time that the city's schools have recognized this holiday.
28 Oct 2024
Hollywood'The Warriors' actor David Harris (75) dies of cancer
Hollywood actor David Harris, best known for playing Cochise in the 1979 cult classic The Warriors, has died at 75.
26 Oct 2024
FloridaEx-Abercrombie & Fitch CEO pleads not guilty to sex crimes
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has pleaded not guilty to a 16-count indictment for sex trafficking and international prostitution.
25 Oct 2024
Met GalaRihanna confirms attendance at 2025 Met Gala with A$AP Rocky
Pop icon Rihanna has confirmed that she will be attending the 2025 Met Gala on May 5, 2025.
19 Oct 2024
CanadaAll Indian diplomats 'put on notice' by Canada
Canada expelled six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner, over their alleged involvement in the 2023 assassination of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar last week.
18 Oct 2024
CanadaUS charges ex-Indian government employee in plot to assassinate Pannun
The United States has formally charged Vikash Yadav, a former officer of India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), for his alleged role in a failed murder plot.
15 Oct 2024
Disney+When, where to watch Beatles documentary from Martin Scorsese
Disney+ is all set to drop a new documentary, Beatles '64, on November 29.
14 Oct 2024
FacebookHow to use Facebook's new 'Local Tab' feature
Facebook is testing a 'Local Tab' feature, to bring content from different sections of the platform under one roof.
12 Oct 2024
GeorgiaUS soldier receives 14-year sentence for trying to help ISIS
A United States Army soldier, Cole Bridges aka Cole Gonzales, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to help the Islamic State (ISIS) plan a deadly ambush on US troops.
26 Sep 2024
IsraelNYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted after federal corruption investigation
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a grand jury in a federal corruption investigation.
26 Sep 2024
IsraelWhy author Jhumpa Lahiri declined award from an NY museum
Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri has declined to accept an award from the Noguchi Museum in New York City.
26 Sep 2024
United States of America'Hindus go back...': Sacramento temple vandalized with anti-Hindu messages
The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Sacramento, California, was desecrated with anti-Hindu messages on Wednesday, reports said.
24 Sep 2024
Dolby VisionA 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' game show is coming to HBO Max!
HBO Max is set to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the beloved sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S with a unique tribute—a four-part game show titled Fast Friends.
14 Sep 2024
Justin TimberlakeDWI case: Justin Timberlake pleads guilty; ordered fine, community service
Justin Timberlake, renowned singer-songwriter and actor, pleaded guilty to impaired driving on Friday.
12 Sep 2024
Joe BidenBiden wears 'Trump 2024' hat; White House explains why
United States President Joe Biden briefly donned a "Trump 2024" hat during his visit to a Pennsylvania fire station on Wednesday at the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
10 Sep 2024
#MeTooHarvey Weinstein health update: Disgraced producer in ICU post-surgery
Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced former Hollywood producer, underwent emergency heart surgery at Bellevue Hospital in Manhattan, New York City, on Monday.
07 Sep 2024
CanadaPakistani man planning 'mass shooting' at NYC Jewish center arrested
Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, a 20-year-old Pakistani citizen living in Canada, was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly planning a mass shooting at a Jewish center in New York City.
05 Sep 2024
CelebrityFake heiress Anna joins 'Dancing With the Stars'—flaunts wild anklet
Anna Sorokin, a convicted con artist known for her elaborate scams as the fake German heiress "Anna Delvey," is set to participate in the popular reality show Dancing with the Stars.
29 Aug 2024
RobotsMeet Ozmo: AI-powered robot cleaning windows of NYC's 45-story skyscraper
New York City is now home to the world's first robotic-armed window-cleaning robot, Ozmo.
22 Aug 2024
CelebrityOnce a socialite fraud, Anna Delvey turns fashion show producer
Anna Delvey, the infamous "fake heiress" who was once a New York City socialite, is now free to roam the streets of Manhattan.
21 Aug 2024
Google EarthVR takes seniors on virtual adventures to combat loneliness, dementia
In New York City, a group of senior citizens is defying the summer heat by embarking on thrilling adventures.
17 Aug 2024
The Walt Disney CompanyUS halts Disney-Fox-WB's upcoming sports streaming service over antitrust concerns
A federal judge in New York has temporarily halted the launch of Venu Sports, a live sports streaming service by Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery.
14 Aug 2024
NetflixAhead of 'Squid Game' S2—Netflix brings in-person experience to NYC
Netflix has announced that it will open Squid Game: The Experience in New York City this October.
14 Aug 2024
Ram MandirNYC parade 'targeted by hate-filled bigotry' over Ram Mandir tableau
The 42nd Annual India Day Parade in New York City, scheduled for August 18, has been targeted by an alleged hate campaign due to the inclusion of a Ram Mandir miniature float, according to the parade's organizers.
09 Aug 2024
InstagramSelena Gomez-Benny Blanco spark engagement buzz: Tracking their relationship timeline
Singer-actor Selena Gomez and music producer Benny Blanco's relationship has been the talk of the town since December 2023.
01 Aug 2024
AvengersKang no more? Jonathan Majors speaks out about RDJ takeover
Jonathan Majors, known for his portrayal of the Marvel villain Kang the Conqueror, has publicly expressed his disappointment over being replaced by Robert Downey Jr. in future Avengers films.
31 Jul 2024
Ben AffleckBen Affleck's solo $20M mansion purchase came on JLo's birthday
On July 24, coinciding with Jennifer Lopez's birthday, her alleged estranged husband, Ben Affleck, became the owner of a new $20M house in Los Angeles.
29 Jul 2024
CaliforniaHydrogen-powered air taxi covers 840km in maiden flight
A hydrogen-electric air taxi, developed by Joby Aviation, has successfully completed a record-breaking 523 miles (nearly 842km) flight over California.
25 Jul 2024
Bob DylanBob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown': Cast, plot, release date
The trailer for the biographical drama, A Complete Unknown, directed by James Mangold, has been released.
23 Jul 2024
AirbnbHow this self-proclaimed 'Wolf of Airbnb' duped New York landlords
Konrad Bicher, a 32-year-old man from Florida, who dubbed himself the "Wolf of Airbnb," has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison.
18 Jul 2024
Bajirao MastaniFear, loneliness ruled Priyanka Chopra's life while entering Hollywood
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, renowned for her roles in Hollywood projects such as Citadel, Baywatch, and Love Again, recently shared her experiences of loneliness and fear during the initial phase of her Hollywood career.
17 Jul 2024
Social MediaEmma Roberts announces engagement to Cody John; all about him
American Horror Story alum, Emma Roberts, announced her engagement to actor Cody John on Tuesday.
15 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpLord Jagannath's 'divine intervention' saved Donald Trump: ISKCON
Former United States President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt with minor injuries on Saturday, which the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) attributed to divine intervention by Lord Jagannath.
12 Jul 2024
LifestyleNew York City's annual solar phenomenon: Everything to know
New York City shares a unique solar phenomenon with Stonehenge, a 5,000-year-old structure in England.
11 Jul 2024
LifestyleMexico City's airport named the most sleep-friendly in North America
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City has been declared the most sleep-friendly airport in North America, according to a study by CPAP.com.
11 Jul 2024
Hillary ClintonHuma Abedin debuts engagement ring from billionaire Alex Soros
Huma Abedin, a prominent American political insider, was recently seen in New York City flaunting her diamond engagement ring from billionaire investor Alex Soros.
30 Jun 2024
Lady GagaDid Lady Gaga force law firm to dump Sean Diddy
Grubman, Shire, Meiselas & Sacks, a renowned New York City law firm representing top-tier music artists, recently ended its professional relationship with music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs.
30 Jun 2024
John KrasinskiBlast music, attract monsters: Decoding 'A Quiet Place' ending song
A Quiet Place: Day One, the prequel to John Krasinski's two-part series, has piqued the interest of viewers with its concluding song.
20 Jun 2024
Nick JonasPriyanka Chopra Jonas's former restaurant Sona announces abrupt closure
Sona, the New York-based restaurant co-founded by Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, has announced its closure.
17 Jun 2024
Daniel RadcliffeTony Awards 2024: Daniel Radcliffe, Jeremy Strong emerge winners
The Tony Awards, honoring Broadway theater's finest, spotlighted historical narratives this year.
16 Jun 2024
A Quiet PlaceIs Hollywood listening? Lupita Nyong'o eager to star in rom-coms
Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o has publicly expressed her desire to star in a romantic comedy.
10 Jun 2024
Katy Perry'Can't': Kelly Clarkson declines 'American Idol' job post-Katy Perry's exit
Kelly Clarkson, the first winner of American Idol, has confirmed she will not be joining the show as a judge following Katy Perry's recent departure.
05 Jun 2024
James Gunn'Racism is real': 'Superman' actor Wendell Pierce denied housing
Wendell Pierce, the acclaimed actor recently cast as Perry White in James Gunn's Superman, has publicly disclosed his struggle to secure an apartment in New York City.
05 Jun 2024
Peter Morgan'Baby Reindeer,' 'Colin from Accounts' win big at Gotham Awards
The first-ever Gotham TV Awards, held in New York on Tuesday (local time), celebrated the best in television with Baby Reindeer, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and Colin From Accounts taking top honors.
03 Jun 2024
LifestyleNew York couple recovers $100,000 from lake while magnet fishing
On May 31, a New York City couple, James Kane and Barbie Agostini, unearthed an unexpected treasure while magnet fishing in Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens.
31 May 2024
LondonEnchanting films where books come to life
Books possess the extraordinary ability to transport readers to diverse realms, yet certain films elevate this concept by animating the stories within books on the silver screen.
30 May 2024
Germany2-year-old German prodigy's artwork fetches up to $7,000
Laurent Schwarz, a two-year-old artist from Germany, is creating a stir in the art world with his paintings selling for as much as $7,000 each (₹583,000 approx).
29 May 2024
HollywoodBeloved 'General Hospital,' 'Gomer Pyle' star Elizabeth MacRae (88) dies
Elizabeth MacRae, renowned for her roles in the long-standing American soap opera General Hospital, is no more.
23 May 2024
Sao PauloSao Paulo, Brazil is a melting pot of urban adventure
Sao Paulo, the largest city in Brazil, offers a unique blend of cultural diversity and urban exploration.
21 May 2024
IrelandEverything we know about the New York-Dublin real-time video portal
The Portal, an innovative real-time video installation connecting New York City and Dublin, has reopened after a brief closure.
13 May 2024
New York Police Department'Fargo' star Steve Buscemi randomly punched, assaulted on NYC streets
Beloved actor and Brooklyn native, Steve Buscemi was assaulted in an unprovoked attack last week in New York City.
07 May 2024
TexasEquinox and Function Health launch $40,000 anti-aging gym membership plan
Equinox, a luxury gym chain in the US, has joined forces with lab-test start-up Function Health, to introduce an annual gym membership costing $40,000.
07 May 2024
Alia BhattMet Gala 2024: Find out how Indian celebrities did
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City played host to the high-profile Met Gala 2024 on Monday evening (Tuesday morning in India).
06 May 2024
Chris HemsworthMet Gala 2024: Anticipated guest list, theme, hosts, dress code
New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art is gearing up for the highly-anticipated fashion extravaganza of the year: the Met Gala 2024, scheduled for Monday evening (Tuesday morning IST).
05 May 2024
Adam DriverAdam Driver's character twist revealed in 'Megalopolis' first look teaser
The long wait has finally come to an end!
