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July 2026 - East Hampton, NY: Here he is - Bronx born Cuba Gooding Jr. - the recipient of an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Emmy nomination celebrating with friends this past weekend at the EHP Resort & Marina for Dan’s Taste’s 5th anniversary of Light Up the Night on the bay at Three Mile Harbor in East Hampton. Guests lined up to greet Cuba congratulating him on the 30th anniversary of the hit movie Jerry McGuire. Cuba Gooding Jr. played Rod Tidwell, an outspoken, undersized wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals. He is the sole remaining client who sticks with sports agent Jerry Maguire played by Tom Cruise) after Jerry gets fired, anchoring the duo's memorable journey. Gooding's electrifying performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Cuba was joined by a few hundred that came out to enjoy the majestic scenes of the bay, enjoy the food from top chefs from the region and all you can drink. NYC VIBE met with up with Cristiano Rossi - a highly energetic chef from Italy who worked all day to create a few dishes that were highly sought after… Mike Leventhal watched as Michael Miezianka dished out oysters from the Blue Point farm from the Great South Bay….Blue Point oysters are a classic known for its briny, ocean-forward flavor, plump satiny meats, and crisp, clean finish with a mild, sweet aftertaste. Richie Nuzz and his band performed - a singer, trombonist & modern-day crooner redefining jazz as we know it His sound is lush and cinematic - layered with rich brass, soulful rhythm, and heartfelt romance -transporting audiences to a world where elegance meets emotion. The talented electronic music artist Eric Essebag invited Mike Leventhal to join him behind his control board to experience his brilliance - Eric has excelled in the New York thriving music industry, making a name for himself as a multi-talented musician. When the New York-born and Budapest-bred musician moved back to New York after completing music conservatory school in Hungary in 2014, he felt he could add a new flavor of music to the changing New York entertainment environment. Another great night in the Hamptons - a party with a purpose as only Dan’s Taste can do.
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Celebrating the 30 Years of Jerry McGuire with Cuba Gooding Jr. at Dan's Light Up the Night

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The 2026 New York Summer Fancy Food Show takes over NYC

The funeral service for legendary music executive Clive Davis took place at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue in New York City. Davis, the iconic five-time Grammy winner known as "The Man with the Golden Ears," passed away on June 22 at the age of 94 from an age-related illness.   The private, invite-only memorial brought together a massive gathering of music royalty and industry leaders. NYC VIBE cameras were out front to witness a star-studded crowd that included Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow, Ja Rule, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Gayle King, Hoda Kotb, Adrien Brody, and Sony Music Entertainment CEO Rob Stringer. Bruce Springsteen delivered gracious and warm thoughts on stage remembering Davis as "big and bombastic and brave and full of ideas” and made it clear that he was “born to run.” A quite emotional Alicia Keys wept during her remarks, reading a letter thanking Davis for seeing her talent when she was just 15 years old. Musical Performances by the saxophonist Kenny G opened the funeral with a special solo version of "Songbird" followed by Jennifer Hudson offering powerful and meaningful  performances of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and then Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You". Later, Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl sang "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," a song Davis always liked. #clivedavis #brucespringsteen #aliciakeys #kennyg #jenniferhudson
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Music’s biggest names were in attendance for Clive Davis’ Funeral

June 2026 - Lower Manhattan, NY: We are looking back at the New York Nicks Championship Parade that brought the city back together - even for a day - with long lasting memories and the hope of a great season ahead. From the plaza at Penn Station at 6 AM to the subways filled with fans pouring out and up the stairs - the City was ready for a long awaited day to celebrate. NYC VIBE spanned out across the parade route and behind City Hall where the floats made a right turn on to Chambers Street for the final photo ops before entering the back pathway to the ceremony on stage. On the route - the more than 10 thousand members of the NYPD had their hands full trying to keep the excited fans on the sidewalks and to enjoy the festivities in a safe manner - but our cameras clearly saw thousands of parade goers either jumping or knocking down the barricades to charge ahead to try and get a better look. Mike Leventhal was behind City Hall on the lookout for VIPs, celebs and former Knick greats. While the mayor did slip by, we saw his wife making a rare public appearance being escorted through the back courtyard. So what was Rama Duwaji actually wearing - The 28 year old visual artist was styled by the 2026 CFDA - Vogue Fashion Fun finalist Claire Sullivan - who said she gathered a few Knicks T-Shirts from street vendors and then sewed it together - along with orange pom pom earrings. Mike caught up with the longtime head coach of the boys varsity basketball team at Benjamin Cardozo High School in Bayside, Queens - Ron Naclerio, who was warmly greeted by many of his former players. Coach Naclerio is a New York basketball legend and holds the record for the most wins of any high school basketball coach in New York State history. Back to the parade - there they were - Jalen, Josh, Mitchell, OG, Towns and Coach Brown, then the die hard celebrities that were always courtside - Timothée Chalamet, Tracy Morgan, Ben Stiller, Mariska Hargitay and others. And of course, the Knicks greats were there too. Walt "Clyde" Frazier and Patrick Ewing — franchise icons — rode the alumni float alongside a who's who of Knicks history: John Starks, Carmelo Anthony, Allan Houston, Larry Johnson, Latrell Sprewell, Amar'e Stoudemire, and Stephon Marbury. Generations of orange and blue, all back home in the Canyon of Heroes to pass the torch to this new band of champions. On the main stage, the mayor handed out keys to the City to each of the players and coaching staff and we heard from Finals MVP Jalen Brunson. Alicia keys closed it out in style and now it's off to a well deserved summer vacation for the men in orange and blue. #nyknicks #knicks #knicksnation #knicksin5 #knicksfans #NYCVibe #nbachampions
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Nearly 2 Million Fill the Streets to celebrate the Champion NY Knicks

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Legendary Record Producer Clive Davis has passed away at 94

Sag Harbor, Long Island, NY: June 2026: In a new play - Mister Halston - by Raffaele Pacitti and directed by Michael Wilson, the life of this legendary American fashion designer is put on full display for the audience to appreciate his true genius and talents The one person stage show is set against the glamorous and volatile 1970’s and 80’s in New York, with Mister Halston offering the audience an unguarded look at the man behind the myth, tracing the meteoric rise, stunning fame, and ultimate fall of this iconic fashion and cultural figure. The show concludes June 21st in Sag Harbor - as this is a must for those who just love this stuff!
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Through incredible research and writing - Roy Halston comes back to life

Sunday Night, June 7, 2026 - Radio City Musical Hall, NYC: John Lithgow won the Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play at the 79th Annual Tony Awards for his riveting and deep portrayal of children's author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt's drama, Giant - which dives into a dark chapter of Dahl's life back in 1983 when he faced intense backlash over his antisemitic comments. John is a three-time Tony Award winner - putting him in a special circle of only four actors who have won Tony Awards across three distinct acting categories. Lithgow became the oldest competitive acting winner at the age of 80 years old, breaking the previous record - John last won a Tony 53 years ago in 1973 for The Changing Room. What a great night it was for Cats: The Jellicle Ball - winning for Best Direction with Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch, And best choreography under the direction of Omari Wiles and Arturo Lyons. Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, Andrew Lloyd Webber's worldwide phenomenon "Cats" is reimagined and ascends to Broadway in a kaleidoscope of glittering spectacle, iconic music and electrifying ballroom choreography. NYC VIBE wishes congratulations to all of the nominees and winners. Now back to the theater everyone, There is a show to put on…
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Legendary Actor John Lithgow Breaks Two Records with Tony Award

Thursday Night June 4, 2026 - NYC Times Square: The material girl certainly showed she still has it - Madonna surprised many by performing an unannounced 15-minute pop-up concert high above in Times Square on Thursday evening. The 67 year old music legend partnered with the gay dating app Grindr to host the event, drawing over 50,000 onlookers to kick off Pride Month and promote her newly announced 15th studio album, Confessions II. The pop icon appeared on stage draped in a sheer pink-and-purple veil, then dramatically stripping down to show a custom Dolce & Gabbana outfit featuring a skintight lacy pink corset, blue bra, silver cropped jacket, and knee-high silver boots. Between songs, the stage lights flashed the rainbow Pride flag while the giant Times Square billboards transformed into a massive screening room showing historical footage of LGBTQ+ activism and protest roots. Madonna performed a high-energy mix of new material alongside some of her most celebrated dance-floor anthems. #madonna #madonnafans #confessionsII #timesquare #nycvibe
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The Material Girl Pop Up Concert in NYC Times Square

Wednesday night, June 3, 2026 - Madison Square Garden: The energy, anticipation and confidence was on full display by the thousands of die-hard New York Knicks fans who gathered outside Madison Square Garden to commemorate with each other the incredible accomplishments of this historic season and this fantastic team that can’t seem to be stopped. NYC VIBE talked to the artists, season ticket holders, basketball junkies and people who just wanted to be a part of New York City sports history…. Mike Leventhal ran into the talented artist Paul Johnson who spent weeks designing and painting a portrait of Knicks captain Jalen Brunson… We know the NBA is big in Africa and for Ghana native Amon Ogyiri, this euphoria is an opportunity for this artist to create caps with his signature look and feel to grow his brand... The Hawkins family have been season ticket holders since 1991 proudly showing off a Walt “Clyde” Frazier signed jersey - and knows all about the highs and lows … Unfortunately as the game became more intense, and the fans were glued to the huge outdoor screens, some fans got a bit rowdy - climbing up the street poles and jumping on cars when the Knicks took the lead late in the fourth quarter - forcing the NYPD to make four arrests… Led by Jalen’s 30 points - the Knicks won game 1, and now it's just three more before we start talking about a parade… #knicks #knicksnation #knicksin4 #spurs #msg #madisonsquaregarden @MadisonSquareGarden @NYKnicks @KnicksFanTV @KnicksNightly @TheKnicksRecap @KnicksTV @KnicksFanTV @j.s.b.madhatter454
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With the Fans outside the Garden for Game 1 of the NBA Finals

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Celebrating the 30 Years of Jerry McGuire with Cuba Gooding Jr. at Dan’s Light Up the Night Here he is - Bronx born Cuba Gooding Jr. - the recipient of an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Emmy nomination celebrating with friends this past weekend at the EHP Resort & Marina for Dan’s Taste’s 5th anniversary of Light Up the Night on the bay at Three Mile Harbor in East Hampton. Cuba Gooding Jr. played Rod Tidwell, an outspoken, undersized wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals. He is the sole remaining client who sticks with sports agent Jerry Maguire played by Tom Cruise) after Jerry gets fired, anchoring the duo’s memorable journey. Gooding’s electrifying performance earned him the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Cuba was joined by a few hundred that came out to enjoy the majestic scenes of the bay, enjoy the food from top chefs from the region and all you can drink. NYC VIBE met with up with Cristiano Rossi - a highly energetic chef from Italy who worked all day to create a few dishes that were highly sought after… Mike Leventhal watched as Michael Miezianka dished out oysters from the Blue Point farm from the Great South Bay….Blue Point oysters are a classic known for its briny, ocean-forward flavor, plump satiny meats, and crisp, clean finish with a mild, sweet aftertaste. Richie Nuzz and his band performed - a singer, trombonist & modern-day crooner redefining jazz as we know it. The talented electronic music artist Eric Essebag invited Mike Leventhal to join him behind his control board to experience his brilliance - Eric has excelled in the New York thriving music industry, making a name for himself as a multi-talented musician. Another great night in the Hamptons - a party with a purpose as only Dan’s Taste can do. #DansTaste #LightUptheNight #EHPResort #SiSiRestaurant #cubagoodingjr
The 2026 New York Summer Fancy Food Show takes over NYC #fancyfood #foodtiktok #worldfood #nycfood #nycfoodie
The funeral service for legendary music executive Clive Davis took place at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue in New York City. Davis, the iconic five-time Grammy winner known as “The Man with the Golden Ears,” passed away on June 22 at the age of 94 from an age-related illness.   The private, invite-only memorial brought together a massive gathering of music royalty and industry leaders. NYC VIBE cameras were out front to witness a star-studded crowd that included Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow, Ja Rule, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Gayle King, Hoda Kotb, Adrien Brody, and Sony Music Entertainment CEO Rob Stringer. Bruce Springsteen delivered gracious and warm thoughts on stage remembering Davis as “big and bombastic and brave and full of ideas” and made it clear that he was “born to run.” A quite emotional Alicia Keys wept during her remarks, reading a letter thanking Davis for seeing her talent when she was just 15 years old. Musical Performances by the saxophonist Kenny G opened the funeral with a special solo version of “Songbird” followed by Jennifer Hudson offering powerful and meaningful  performances of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and then Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You”. Later, Rabbi Angela Warnick Buchdahl sang “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” a song Davis always liked. #clivedavis #aliciakeys #brucespringsteen #kennyg #jenniferhudson
Legendary Record Producer Clive Davis has passed away at 94. #clivedavis #columbiarecords #songs #grammys #recordproducer
Timothée Chalamet rode atop one of the double-decker celebrity/alumni buses and was basically the crowd’s hype man - grabbing the mic to lead “Let’a go, Knicks” chants, high-fiving fans along the route, and dancing with Knicks greats like Frazier, King and Starks - and notably attended without girlfriend Kylie Jenner #knicks #timotheechalamet #jalenbrunson #parade #nyc
Mitchell Robinson, the Knicks’ center, brought his truck to the Knicks parade. He’s a huge truck guy, it’s basically part of who he is and he promised he’d bring the truck to the celebration. He kept that promise and rolled through the parade in it. Promises made, promises delivered. #knicks #mitchellrobinson #nyc #parade #jalenbrunson
Jalen Brunson Shows off the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy As Fans Chant At the Parade MVP #jalenbrunson #knicks #nyknicks #parade #nyc
Ben Stiller Does Blue Steel at the NY Knicks Championship Parade #nyc #benstiller #knicks #jalenbrunson
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Celebrating the 30 Years of Jerry McGuire with Cuba Gooding Jr. at Dan's Light Up the Night

Here he is - Bronx born Cuba Gooding Jr. - the recipient of an Academy Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and an Emmy nomination celebrating with friends this past weekend at the EHP

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The 2026 New York Summer Fancy Food Show takes over NYC

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The funeral service for legendary music executive Clive Davis took place at Manhattan’s Central Synagogue in New York City.

Davis, the iconic five-time Grammy winner known as “The Man with the Golden Ears,” passed away on June 22 at the age of 94 from an age-related illness.

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Legendary Record Producer Clive Davis has passed away at 94.

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