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Prince Announces New Tour From Apollo Theater
NEW YORK (CBS New York) – On Thursday night, at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, Prince made a special announcement — he will be embarking on a multi-city tour, called Welcome 2 America,...
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McCartney To Play At Apollo Theater Next Month
NEW YORK (AP) — Paul McCartney will perform at the famed Apollo Theater next month – a first for the singing legend. The 68-year-old former Beatle is scheduled to perform at the Harlem venue on...
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Leslie Uggams, ‘Babyface’ Join NY Apollo Board
NEW YORK (AP) — Leslie Uggams, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds and Marcus Samuelsson are among seven new board members at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. President and CEO Jonelle Procope said they will help...
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NYC Museum Features Apollo Theater Exhibit
NEW YORK (AP) – New York City’s Apollo Theater launched the careers of such legends as Ella Fitzgerald. It was also the site of memorial services for Michael Jackson and James Brown, and Barack Obama’s...
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New Exhibit Showcases Apollo’s Legendary History
NEW YORK (WCBS 880) – The spotlight is turned on the Apollo Theater in a new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York. In a collection called ‘Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing’, the story of the...
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Kids Can Learn History Of Apollo Theater At Weekend Exhibit
NEW YORK (CBS 2) – It’s a good weekend to get out of the hour and take in some great local events. To help you find something for the family, Time Out New York Kids Executive Editor Rory Halperin...
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Harlem Japanese Gospel Choir Sings To Raise Disaster Awareness
NEW YORK (CBS 2) — For many Japanese Americans, one of the most painful parts of the devastating situation in Japan is being so far away from their loved ones. Among those who fall into that category...
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Stevie Wonder To Be Inducted Into The Apollo Theater’s Hall of Fame
NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — Stevie Wonder is set to be signed, sealed and delivered into the Apollo Theater Legends Hall of Fame. Wonder, known for overcoming blindness and becoming a pop music superstar...
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President Obama Visits Manhattan For Various Fundraisers
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – If you’re making your way around New York City on Thursday evening, there is a chance you will run into some presidential gridlock. Be sure to check out the latest traffic...
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President Obama Breaks Into Song While Speaking At Apollo Theater
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – President Barack Obama attended several fundraisers in New York City Thursday, but it was the one at the Apollo Theater that really got the crowd going. The president was...
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Springsteen, E Street Band To Play At Apollo
NEW YORK (AP) –Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will perform at Harlem’s historic Apollo Theater next month. The March 9 show is three days after the release of Springsteen’s “Wrecking Ball”...
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Apollo Theater Mourns ‘True Music Icon’ Whitney Houston
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Music superstar Whitney Houston was mourned at a New York City landmark Sunday. The marquee at the Apollo Theater in Harlem calls her “A True Music Icon.” On Sunday...
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Elvis Costello, Living Colour, The Roots Pay Tribute To Robert Johnson At The...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – On Tuesday night, March 6, New York’s famed Apollo Theater hosted a diverse lineup of artists paying tribute to blues legend Robert Johnson. Johnson, whose music has been...
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Lionel Richie, Etta James To Be Inducted Into Apollo’s Hall Of Fame
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Singer-songwriter Lionel Richie and the late Etta James will be inducted into the Apollo Theater’s hall of fame. The ceremony will be held at the historic Harlem theater on...
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Bruce Springsteen Delivers Memorable Performance At Apollo Theater
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) - The power and the glory were unleashed in the heart of Harlem on Friday night as Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band took to the stage of the storied Apollo Theater....
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Apollo Theater Set To Take Amateur Night Across The Pond
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - The legendary Apollo Theater is taking its amateur night across the pond, and it’s looking for four talented and lucky contestants to represent the Big Apple. The theater where...
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Justin Bieber Gives Away Apollo Theater Concert Tickets To Fans Who Bought...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Justin Bieber was in Harlem Monday night and played a free concert for fans who love his music and the way he smells. The concert had a couple of glitches, including some power...
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Gladys Knight To Be Judge On New Singing Series Featuring Famed Apollo Theater
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Move over Jennifer Lopez — a veteran singing diva is joining the ranks of judges on reality TV: Gladys Knight. BET’s sister network Centric announced Wednesday that Knight...
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‘Godfather Of Soul’ James Brown’s Music, Moves Inspire Apollo Theater Show
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – Harlem’s Apollo Theater will play host to a dance and music performance in honor of the “Godfather of Soul,” James Brown. The famous theater announced Tuesday it is...
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Soon-To-Be NYC Cops Undergoing Multicultural Immersion Training
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - The NYPD’s newest incoming officers, set to graduate from the academy in a couple of weeks, got a lesson in cultural sensitivity from their boss on Thursday. It was the start of...
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Mandela, Anti-Apartheid Icon, Mourned World Over
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – From Harlem to Hollywood, Paris to Beijing, leaders and citizens, athletes and artists remembered Nelson Mandela on Friday, though many struggled to find words big enough...
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NYC Tourism Agency Releases Video Touting Harlem As Tourist Hot Spot
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Hail Harlem! New York City wants visitors from around the globe to experience Harlem’s cultural and culinary vibe. The city’s tourism agency, NYC & Company, released a...
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Harlem’s Apollo Theater To Honor Blues Singer Billie Holiday
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) – The Apollo Theater is planning events to commemorate the 100th birthday of blues singer Billie Holiday. The legendary American jazz vocalist was born on April 7, 1915, in...
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Ballet Hispanico Celebrates 45 Years
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — It’s Latin flavor with a twist of grace. Ballet Hispanico will take the stage at the Apollo Theater next weekend. This year, the group has an extra reason to dance as well: It...
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PHOTOS: Hillary Clinton Stops By Harlem Bakery, Apollo Theater
Democrat Hillary Clinton kicked off her efforts to win the New York primary by leading a rally at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
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Prince To Be Inducted Into Apollo Theater’s Walk Of Fame
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — Prince is being inducted into the Apollo Theater’s Walk of Fame. Theater officials announced Wednesday that the late musician will join previous honorees such as Aretha...
View ArticleActivities For Black History Month In NYC
By Jessica Allen Celebrating black history and culture, Black History Month offers an opportunity to reflect, reconsider and revel. This February, an array of activities will take place throughout the...
View ArticleAll-Star Reading Of Ta-Nehisi Coates Debuts At Apollo Theater
By Hillel Italie AP National Writer NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Apollo Theater audience cheered and cheered for Ta-Nehisi Coates, and the readers of “Between the World and Me.” A capacity crowd at...
View ArticleU2 Pays Tribute To Anthony Bourdain During Apollo Theater Show
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — U2 frontman Bono honored the late Anthony Bourdain toward the end of the band’s special performance at the Apollo Theater in Harlem. Bono spoke of losing a “lot of inspiring,...
View ArticleAretha Franklin Tributes From Hollywood To Harlem
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – From Hollywood to Harlem, music fans around the world are remembering the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin. The legendary songstress died at her Detroit home Thursday at the age...
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‘Women Of The World Festival’ Comes To The Apollo Theater
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – It’s women’s history month and the world famous Apollo Theater is hosting the annual “Women of the World Festival.” The event celebrates women of all backgrounds and brings...
View ArticleWhat To Expect At This Year’s ‘Women Of The World’ Festival In Harlem
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Women’s History Month is now in full swing, celebrating the role of women in American history. Here in New York, the Women of the World festival kicks off Tuesday at the Apollo...
View ArticleOn World AIDS Day, NYC Health Dept. Recommends AIDS Drugs For Those With HIV
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — As events around New York mark World AIDS Day today, city health officials are recommending anyone living with HIV be offered AIDS drugs as soon as they are diagnosed with...
View ArticleBlack History Month: About The Amateur Night At The Apollo’s Good Luck Tree...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – This month the Apollo Theater celebrates its 86th year of Amateur Night, the longest-running talent show in America. Before every performer steps to the microphone, they rub a...
View ArticleBlack History Month: In World’s Longest-Running Talent Show Some Shine,...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The Apollo Theater is not only rich in history, every week it continues to cultivate new talent. Amateur Night at the Apollo, now is in its 86th year, is the longest-running...
View ArticleSinger Mary J. Blige Inducted Into Apollo Theater Walk Of Fame
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – The queen of hip-hop soul Mary J. Blige has landed a spot on the Apollo Theater Walk of Fame. As CBS2’s Natalie Duddridge reported, there was some “real love” for nine-time...
View Article‘Leading With Soul’ Honorees Announced Ahead of Soul Train Awards Weekend
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – As part of BET‘s first-ever Soul Train Awards weekend, the 2021 event kicks off with the Leading With Soul luncheon, honoring Black leadership away from the stage. “We are...
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‘Soul Bus’ Delivers Surprises In Harlem Ahead Of Soul Train Awards Taping At...
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — For the first time ever, the Soul Train Awards will be held at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater, and to kick off the celebration, a “Soul Bus” is touring Harlem, Brooklyn and...
View ArticlePHOTO GALLERY: 2021 Soul Train Awards Red Carpet
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The Soul Train Awards were held at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater for the first time ever on Nov. 20, 2021. You can watch the ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. on BET.
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Celebrities Flock To Harlem For Soul Train Awards At Apollo Theater
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Saturday was a big night in Harlem as the annual Soul Train Awards took place at the Apollo Theater for the first time, and the red carpet was overflowing with celebrities for...
View ArticleBET’s Connie Orlando On Soul Train Awards At The Apollo Theater
This year, Soul Train is celebrating 50 years of the iconic TV show. The Soul Train Awards will take place at the world-famous Apollo Theater in Harlem.
View ArticleApollo Theater Hosts 30th National Double Dutch League Holiday Classic
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A big holiday tournament returned to the city on Sunday. The National Double Dutch League celebrated its 30th holiday classic, CBS2’s Kiran Dhillon reported. With incredible...
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