Earlier this year, Kanye West was the big featured performer at the sweet sixteen birthday party for artist George Condo's daughter at the Standard Hotel. According to the Post, he even performed his 30-minute set for free. Well, Kanye may play your sweet sixteen for free, but the man has limits people! West allegedly demanded $1 million to play at the bar mitzvah of the son of former NBC head Jeff Zucker. Maybe Kayne was holding a grudge because of Joey? more ›

As the skies cleared from the rainstorm and the sun set over the Bronx, the estimated 50,000+ fans who showed up for the Jay-Z and Eminem show at Yankee Stadium last night were looking for something great. They were looking for an only-in-New-York moment worthy of the time and the venue. And the two stars delivered. more ›

We guess if New Yorkers want to see Drake, they'll need to pay up. Because apparently his plans to appear in Central Park during Good Morning, America have been thwarted by powers that be, who may have been concerned about crowds after the near riot before his planned free concert at the South Street Seaport. more ›

In unsurprising news, the Seaport has canceled more concerts planned for Pier 17 this summer following last week's disastrous show, which was thrown by Paper magazine and included performances by rapper Drake and pop stars Hanson. The magazine had more shows planned for the summer season, including one by Ke$ha, which have now been canceled. more ›

Following Tuesday night's riot at the South Street Seaport (Never Forget!), the NYPD—specifically Commissioner Ray Kelly—is placing blame on the organizers at Paper magazine. While security for the 10,000 capacity outdoor venue was ramped up for the evening, the fact remains that a 10,000 capacity venue should not be hosting shows that draw 25,000+ fans. Free, advertised, and promoted shows, at that. more ›

As we all know by now, last night's concert at the South Street Seaport was a total clusterfuck, with the NYPD coming to shut it down and control the riotous crowd before the show even really got started (reportedly Drake had yet to go on, Ninjasonik played one song, and Hanson had only soundchecked). more ›

Before Canadian rapper Drake could even perform at a free concert at the South Street Seaport tonight, the NYPD shut down the event because of an unruly crowd. According to MyFoxNY, the "evening ended with chairs being thrown into the crowd, mace being sprayed, and reports of table being tossed from a second floor balcony." Also: Stampeding, pushing, shoving, throwing plants, and breaking the mixing board (according to Hanson, who was also on the bill!). more ›

In the market for an arch? Who isn't. And now the historic Seaman-Drake arch at 5035 Broadway in Inwood is for rent. The Manhattan Times reports that the marble arch has been partially buried behind storefronts, but it was once the gateway to a hilltop estate owned by the well-to-do Seaman then Drake families in the 19th Century. The Inwood Journal provides some more history: more ›