Details are still coming in, but multiple news outlets confirm that a shooting has taken place outside the Empire State Building in New York City. According to The Associated Press, at least three civilians were wounded in the attack, while the gunman is now dead. It’s unknown if a police officer at the scene took out the shooter, but a fire department spokesman says it received a call just after 9 a.m. and sent multiple units to the scene within minutes. The incident took place at 34th Street and Fifth Avenue. This tragedy follows the July 20 shooting that claimed 12 lives in Aurora, Colorado; and the August 5 shooting that left seven people dead inside a Wisconsin Sikh temple . UPDATE : Sources tell The New York Post that a total of 10 people were shot , with two killed: the gunman and an innocent bystander. The newspaper cites a “dispute between coworkers” as the basis for the melee.
Rep. Sue Myrick (R-N.C.) is retiring at the end of her term. Myrick has represented North Carolina’s Charlotte-area 9th district since 1995. Before that she was the first female mayor of Charlotte. She announced her decision in a YouTube video posted on her Facebook page . Read full article > > Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Security Fix Discovery Date : 07/02/2012 16:57 Number of articles : 2
Baby Blue Ivy Carter may not know what swag is yet, but she now can boast that she’s had her Billboard-charting song performed at Carnegie Hall. Last night, in addition to hits like “Empire State Of Mind”, Jay-Z also performed his ridiculously heartwarming track “Glory” at the his star-studded benefit for United Way of New York … More » Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Idolator Discovery Date : 07/02/2012 17:02 Number of articles : 2
‘The most important thing is that the people that are coming to the concert are leaving there thrilled,’ Hov tells MTV News. By Rob Markman, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Kanye West and Jay-Z Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images The fans aren’t the only ones having a ball during Jay-Z and Kanye West ‘s Watch the Throne Tour. A hoarse Jay walked the red carpet of the GQ Men of the Year party in Hollywood on Thursday, and he could hardly contain his excitement. “We’re having a great time,” Hov told MTV News’ Jim Cantiello. “The most important thing is that the people that are coming to the concert are leaving there thrilled and we’re having an amazing time. As you see, I don’t have a voice,” he laughed. The tour, which kicked off last month in Atlanta , has been running for less than a month but has been met with rave reviews on each outing. Noted for its dual elevated stages and artsy video montages, Hov and ‘Ye’s grandiose WTT run has been one worthy of the royal rap duo. Aside from their Throne cuts, Jay and Kanye have pulled from their respective solo catalogs, performing early hits like “Where I’m From” and “Through the Wire,” as well as new favorites like “Empire State of Mind” and “Runaway.” The highlight, however, is the duo’s current single “N—as in Paris.” Toward the end of the opening show in Atlanta, the two MCs performed the song twice, the next night, three times. At recent New York and Miami concerts, the track has been performed as many as four times in a single night. The Throne are slated to hit Connecticut’s Mohegan Sun on Friday night (November 18) and Atlantic City on Saturday. “It’s like the best party you’ve ever been to every night,” Jay said. “It’s star-studded and it’s music and it’s just unbelievable.” Related Artists Jay-Z Kanye West
Hubby Hov might have an “Empire State Of Mind” but it looks like the Knowles-Carters are looking to start splitting some of their time in the Sunshine State. Beyonce and Jay-Z were spotted doing a lil celebrity crib shopping in Miami Wednesday. The couple is reportedly looking to escape the cold New York winters and are even considering giving birth to their little one in MIA. How do you feel about her maternity muumuu??? More pictures on the nextpage along with photos of Bey’s never before revealed wedding dress.
Some were introduced to RocNation’s Bridget Kelly when she filled in for Alicia Keys during Jay-Z’s performances of “Empire State of Mind.” Others are discovering her for the first time on her debut single “Think About Forever.” Get familiar with the first female signed to Jay-Z’s RocNation in this edition of The Playlist from TV One and TheUrbanDaily ! RELATED POSTS: SPOTTED: Jay-Z & Bridget Kelly In Pittsburgh Is This Jay-Z & Kanye West’s “Paris” Playlist?
Working on Watch the Throne with Kanye got the creative juices flowing for Blueprint 3 follow-up. By Alvin Blanco Jay-Z Photo: Getty Images NEW YORK — While fans are still eagerly waiting for Jay-Z to drop his collaborative album with Kanye West, Watch the Throne, he has already started working on his next solo album. At an exclusive listening session for Throne on Thursday night at the Mercer Hotel, the Brooklyn rapper revealed that he is two songs deep into recording his 12th solo LP. The experience of creating the collaboration was so positive, Jay said, it inspired him begin working on new material of his own. Besides the two songs he has already completed, which he claimed were the best first pair of tunes he has ever created for one of his albums, he also has another four ideas ready to go. “I know exactly the tone and the whole feel of the album,” Jay-Z said of the follow-up to 2009’s platinum-certified The Blueprint 3. “I think when you experience creativity, you should get it out as much as possible.” Even though Watch the Throne isn’t in stores yet (pre-order receipts seem to indicate, unofficially, that it will be out on August 2), the “Empire State of Mind” rapper doesn’t want to stifle the creative juices that started flowing when he was working with West. And the inspiration flowed both ways, it seems. After getting Odd Future singer Frank Ocean to record a song for his solo album, Hov decided to have the crooner contribute his vocals to two Watch the Throne songs. So will this new solo effort come out before the discs from his Roc Nation signees J. Cole and Jay Electronica ? “Hopefully,” he quipped, before adding, “I don’t play that. We’re all competing for the same mind share. J. Cole and Jay Electronica are both making inspiring music.” Related Artists Jay-Z
Elizabeth Hurley, spokesmodel for Estee Lauder, lights the Empire State Building to celebrate the Estee Lauder Companies#39; Breast Cancer Awarreness Campaign on October 1, 2010 in New York City. Liz Hurley was a struggling actress in 1987, when she met Hugh Grant while working on a Spanish production called Remando Al Viento. While dating Hurley,Grant gained international notoriety for soliciting the services of a female prostitute in 1995. Hurley stood by him and accompanied Grant to the prem
Kim Kardashian leaving Good Day New York studios in New York “And there#39;s the Statue of Liberty . . . and that#39;s me in front of the Wall Street sign . . . and that#39;s me in Central Park — so cool . . . and there#39;s Ellis Island . . . slide show#39;s almost over, guys . . . and there#39;s Kim Kardashian#39;s ass . . . and there#39;s me on top of the Empire State Building . . .” Kim Kardashian had her first bikini wax aged 12. The 30-year-old star has revealed she started getting the
Carmelo Anthony , La La Vazquez , and lil cutie-patootie Kiyan Anthony have their “Empire State Of Mind” on full blast “candidly” spotted around New York City. Cute family, but La La has GOT to be calling the paps. SMH.
