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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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DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Cynthia At The Apollo Theater
DEFEND YOUR RIDE: Cynthia At The Apollo Theaterview gallery “If I didn’t have this car, I’d be in trouble, because I use it to transport all of my goods.” The Ride The Driver: Cynthia Car in Question:...
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On 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...
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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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