Man Arrested In Stabbing Of 2 Nicki Minaj Tour Members
A Philadelphia man has been arrested in the stabbings of two members of rapper Nicki Minaj's tour, one of whom died.
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A Philadelphia man has been arrested in the stabbings of two members of rapper Nicki Minaj's tour, one of whom died.
The Jamaica, Queens, native wrote Wednesday on Twitter that the two had flown into Philadelphia for rehearsals two days ago.
This week, a rapper battles anti-Semitism allegations, a "Cake Boss" gets drunk, and 'The Big Bang Theory' loses a star.
"I didn't come up with the concept, bu I'm very sorry and take full responsibility if it has offended anyone," Minaj Tweeted. "I'd never condone Nazism in my art."
Abraham Foxman, the National Director of the ADL, called Minaj's latest video "a new low for pop culture's exploitatation of Nazi symbolism."
According to a news release, Hempstead Board of Education President Lamont Johnson has no qualms about Minaj visiting Hempstead High School.
Nicki Minaj's request to return and speak to students at her alma mater, LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, was turned down, according to a post on the rapper's Twitter account.
This week there's pop star beef, divas, and a natural reaction to being booed onstage.
Beyonce not only stole the show at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday night, she used the moment to erase the cynical cloud around her family status with an adorable appearance by daughter Blue Ivy and doting husband Jay Z to finish off the night.
On Sunday afternoon, police said a man lured a 12-year-old girl into his vehicle in Ozone Park and exposed himself and committed a criminal sex act.
If channeling your inner pop diva is a look you want to create this Halloween, Nicki Minaj is your best bet. The singer rocks neons and wigs like nobody's business so dig through your closet for the brightest colors you have before taking a trip to the mall.
As he said in an interview last week, "I know how to handle myself."
After months of speculation and a flurry of rumors, "American Idol" has finally completed its judges table for the upcoming season. And, yes, Keith Urban will be officially representing country.
Looks like American Idol may be adding some country flair to Season 12! Reports are that Keith Urban has signed a deal to judge the popular singing competition!
There's never a dull moment when Taylor Swift and Ellen DeGeneres get together. Watch what they've cooked up for Ellen's Season 10 promos!
Queens-native Nicki Minaj's exorcism-infused performance of her new single "Roman Holiday" at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards alarmed some with its religious imagery.
Madonna positioned herself as the queen of a new generation of pop stars at the Super Bowl halftime show — complete with throne — but didn't have complete control of her show.
Here are the nominations for the 2012 Grammy Awards, to air on CBS Sunday, February 12.
GRAMMY nominees Coldplay, Rihanna and Paul McCartney will perform live at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards on CBS.
The 2012 GRAMMY Nominees album will be released digitally and in stores January 24, 2012. The album features 22 hits from some of the GRAMMYs' most popular nominees.
GRAMMY nominees Taylor Swift, Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj, Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson will perform at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards, Sunday, February 12 on CBS.
Here are the nominations for the 2012 Grammy Awards, to air on CBS Sunday, February 12.
The Recording Academy announced nominations Wednesday night for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which will air Feb. 12 on CBS. The awards show will be broadcast from The Staples Center in downtown L.A.
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, seven rebounds and six blocks, and the Spurs beat the Nets on Friday night.
The New York Knicks extended their winning streak to six games with a win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
The New York attorney general's office released new police body-worn camera video Friday as part of its investigation into the fatal beating of an inmate upstate.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
The New York attorney general's office released new police body-worn camera video Friday as part of its investigation into the fatal beating of an inmate upstate.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
The father of Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce, who was wrongly imprisoned for almost a decade, had his guilty verdict vacated Friday.
Former NYPD chief Jeffrey Maddrey and his attorney held a press conference Friday for the first time since he resigned amid sexual misconduct allegations.
A very similar setup to Thursday will be underway Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
Some light snow is moving through NYC and the surrounding New York and New Jersey area today, just in time for Christmas Eve.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is asking a federal judge to delay his end-of-January sentencing on bribery charges.
The sinkhole that cratered a section of I-80 in New Jersey was caused by an abandoned mineshaft collapsing underneath the highway, state transportation officials say.
Authorities are distributing bottled water in Edison, N.J. after a water main break left thousands of residents without any to drink, bathe or cook with.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
Crews are trying to repair a massive water main break that left thousands in Edison, New Jersey with little or no water pressure.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
A very similar setup to Thursday will be underway Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
A Long Island father and son are having a Christmas like no other. They've just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, seven rebounds and six blocks, and the Spurs beat the Nets on Friday night.
The New York Knicks extended their winning streak to six games with a win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
Cam Johnson scored 29 points, Noah Clowney added 20 and the Nets rallied late for a 111-105 victory over the Bucks on Thursday night.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for December 27 at 11 p.m.
New York had the second highest number of homeless people in the United States in 2024, at just over 158,000.
A murder suspect remains at large over 24 hours after stabbing a shelter employee to death in Brooklyn. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, it comes as murders in Brownsville are on the rise.
Former NYPD Chief Jeffrey Maddrey showed his face publicly Friday for the first time since he resigned last week amid allegations of sexual misconduct. As CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, he appeared with his attorney who called Maddrey's relationship with his accuser consensual.
Longtime CBS Sports broadcaster Greg Gumbel died Friday at age 78 after a battle with cancer. CBS News New York's Larry Ridley has a look at his extraordinary life and career.
