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New York Joins Lawsuit to Block Trump Muslim Ban in the United States

New York has join a federal lawsuit seeking to declare President Trump’s Muslim ban unconstitutional. Trump caused chaos across the country with the order, sparking protest and legal challenges in at least three states. Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman, today (Feb. 2) filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York....

Belle Knox, Duke University’s Devil, Makes Nude NYC Debut (photos!)

Belle Knox, the Duke University student who created an uproar when she was outed as a porn star, will make her New York City stage debut this weekend at an all-nude “gentlemen’s club.” Knox, real name Miriam Weeks will appear at the Show Palace, fresh on the heels of her cover story in Rolling Stone magazine. Belle will be dancing, posing for photographs and signing autographs with fans. ...

Lupita Nyong’o, Chiwetel Ejiofor Hailed at 12 Years a Slave Premiere

Lupita Nyong’o and Chiwetel Ejiofor led a procession of stars at the Los Angeles premiere of “12 Years A Slave,” the Anglo-American film based on the travails of free black man Solomon Northup He was kidnapped and sold into slavery 20 years before the Civil War, but managed to escape and write a book about his experience. Ejiofor plays Northup in the film adaptation directed by Steve McQueen....

Beatle Paul McCartney ‘Pops In’ on Times Square for Concert (watch!)

Paul McCartney has a habit of dropping in on New York City in the most unusual places. He “popped up” suddenly today (Oct. 10) in Manhattan’s Times Square for an impromptu concert to the astonishment of passersby. McCartney, the ex-Beatle who has gone on to a singular solo career, is promoting his latest album of pop/rock songs at the tender age of 71....

Selena Gomez Rocks Madrid Palacio de Vistalegre (watch!)

Selena Gomez wrapped up her “Stars Dance” tour in Spain yesterday (Sept. 12) with a date at Madrid’s Palacio de Vistalegre. She sang all of her latest hits and danced on stage in the tiniest of hot pants. She’s scheduled to play in Frankfurt, Germany tomorrow (Sept. 14) before moving to Vienna, Austria. From there she’ll return to the United States....
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Argentine Tomás Saraceno's 'Cloud City' Debuts at the Met

Argentine artist Tomás Saraceno makes his U.S. debut with the unveiling of his striking 54-foot jumble of interconnecting modules called Cloud City. The 54-foot structure, which incorporates steel, glass, acrylic and mirrors, creates a halting silhouette against the backdrop of the elegant Manhattan skyline....