It’s Sunday evening in Manhattan, and someone is working late. They’re about five feet tall and perched over a heart-shaped toilet, inside the most sensual Barbie Dreamhouse you’ve ever seen. Wearing a lacy black jumpsuit that would put Sandy from Grease to shame, they’re about to sing about an ex …
Read More »Billy Joel, Axl Rose Close Historic MSG Run With 'You May Be Right'
Billy Joel closed out his historic run at Madison Square Garden Thursday night with rock legend Axl Rose for an exuberant performance of Joel’s 1980 hit “You May Be Right.” The duo also delivered a roaring performance of Guns N’ Roses’ cover of Wings’ “Live and Let Die” and AC/DC’s …
Read More »Judge Says James Dolan Sex Trafficking Lawsuit Must Allege 'Fraud or Coercion' to Survive
A federal judge is giving a massage therapist two weeks to adequately allege a commercial sex act in her sex trafficking lawsuit naming entertainment mogul James Dolan and disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein — or face permanent dismissal of her claims in federal court. In a new ruling obtained by …
Read More »See Jerry Seinfeld Honor Billy Joel at 100th MSG Residency Show
Thursday night marked Billy Joel’s 100th concert in his soon-ending Madison Square Garden residency, and to mark the occasion, Jerry Seinfeld came onstage to honor the Piano Man. Calling the long-running MSG residency “a beautiful medallion on this career that he’s had,” Seinfeld talked about their shared roots on Long …
Read More »Sebastian Maniscalco Will Break His Own Record for Most Comedy Shows in a Row at MSG
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. It’s a history-making year for Sebastian Maniscalco. Rolling Stone can exclusively reveal that the comedian will break the record for most-consecutive comedy shows at Madison Square Garden later …
Read More »MSG Exec James Dolan, Harvey Weinstein Sued for Sexual Assault
A woman who worked as a masseuse on an Eagles tour a decade ago filed a lawsuit Tuesday against James L. Dolan, the chairman and CEO behind Madison Square Garden, and convicted rapist Harvey Weinstein, among others, alleging sexual assault and trafficking. The plaintiff, Kellye Croft, claims that in late …
Read More »Watch Elvis Costello Join Billy Joel for 'Pump It Up,' 'Allentown' at Madison Square Garden
Billy Joel had a special guest on deck last night at Madison Square Garden. Midway through the piano man’s performance, he called Elvis Costello onstage to perform Costello’s 1978 tune “Pump It Up” along with his own song “Allentown.” Costello sang the lively “Pump It Up” while Joel played piano, …
Read More »Tom Morello, Zack de la Rocha, and Boots Riley Boycotting Venues That Use Face-Scanning Technology
Over 100 artists including Rage Against the Machine co-founders Tom Morello and Zack de la Rocha, along with Boots Riley and Speedy Ortiz, have announced that they are boycotting any concert venue that uses facial recognition technology, citing concerns that the tech infringes on privacy and increases discrimination. The boycott, …
Read More »Watch Paramore Bring Out Lil Uzi Vert to Perform 'Misery Business'
Paramore fans were surprised by a guest appearance fromLil Uzi Vert during the band’s second night at Madison Square Garden as Hayley Williams invited the rapper onstage to perform “Misery Business.” Each night, the band plucks select fans to join them for the hit song. Not always going for the …
Read More »New York Lawmakers Introduce Bill To Outlaw Madison Square Garden's Lawyer Ban
Madison Square Garden Company’s controversial policy to remove lawyers who are litigating against the company from its venues is facing further pressure, as three New York lawmakers have introduced a new bill to try and ban the practice at MSG’s sporting events. State senators Brad Hoylman-Sigal and Liz Krueger and …
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