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Manhattan

July 01, 2011

Beyonce's Free Concert in Central Park Draws Massive Crowds

Crowds lined up for up to a day for Beyonce's Central Park show with GMA's Summer Concert Series.

Manhattan

March 16, 2011

Rapper Tru Life Gets 8 Years in Prison For Deadly Fight

Robert Rosado used to be on Jay-Z's record label.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

February 24, 2011

Rapper Tru Life Pleads Guilty in Connection to East Side Slaying

Rapper Tru Life pleaded guilty in connection to a killing, on Wednesday.

Midtown

February 22, 2011

Carmelo Anthony Trade Still Not Done Despite 'Man Talk' With Prokhorov and Jay-Z

Carmelo Anthony is still a Denver Nugget Monday after trade talks with Knicks and Nets officials this weekend.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

January 11, 2011

Celebrity Hotspot Nello's Bid for SoHo License Heads for a Vote

Nello, the Madison Ave. eatery popular among celebrities wants to open a SoHo location, and residents aren't happy.

Manhattan

January 01, 2011

Top Celebrity Hook Ups, Dust Ups and Babies of 2010

DNAinfo takes a look at some of the New York celebs whose personal lives made headlines this year.

Midtown

November 16, 2010

Jay-Z Packs New York Public Library for Sold-Out Talk On Life and Art

Superstar rapper Jay-Z was promoting his new book, "Decoded," at the New York Public Library Monday night.

Upper West Side

November 15, 2010

Plans Dropped for Fancy Rental Property on UWS That Riled Rock Star Wife

Fine Times, Inc. says it's not moving forward with a plan to convert a historic townhouse into an upscale rental property.

Midtown

November 15, 2010

Jay-Z To Discuss Autobiography at New York Public Library

Superstar rapper Jay-Z will talk about his new book titled "Decoded" at the New York Public Library on Monday.

Midtown

November 09, 2010

Jay-Z to Appear with Cornel West at Midtown Library to Plug His New Book

The rapper will share his thoughts on "growing up as a hustler" and feeling judged because of where he was from.

Manhattan

November 09, 2010

'FELA!' Producers Sued for $5 Million in Copyright Infringement Case, Reports Say

The author of a 1982 book about Fela Kuti is suing the producers of the hit Broadway musical.

Manhattan

October 20, 2010

Beyonce or Jay-Z? Who Will the Baby Look Like?

News of Beyonce's pregnancy with husband Jay-Z begs the question of who the child will resemble more.

Manhattan

October 20, 2010

Beyonce Pregnant with Jay-Z's Baby, Report Says

Singer Beyonce reportedly has put husband Jay-Z in a baby state of mind, according to Us Weekly.

Manhattan

October 15, 2010

Rap Mogul Arrested in East Coast Drug Ring Bust, Reports Say

The rap mogul who helped launch Jay-Z's career was arrested on Friday in a drug bust from New York to Florida.

Manhattan

September 14, 2010

Jay-Z and Eminem Rock New Yankee Stadium in Ballpark's First Concert

Kanye West, 50 Cent, Dr. Dre and Beyonce also performed to a sold-out concert that lasted well past midnight.