Several dozen tenants of Manhattan Plaza crowded into a meeting room last Tuesday evening and over complimentary slices of pizza heard from representatives of a plan to erect Manhattan’s first casino in the heart of Times Square. Roc Nation and SL Green’s proposal for 250,000 square feet of gambling space and a 950-room hotel tower a few blocks from Manhattan Plaza has faced fierce criticism from Broadway workers and theater owners, as well as Manhattan Plaza tenants, many of whom are performing artists. The blowback could tank Roc Nation’s bid. New York is expected to issue just three lucrative new downstate casino…
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K.O. Confirms Jaw-Dropping Surprise Feature On Upcoming Album. In an exciting update, South African hip-hop artist K.O has hinted at a surprise guest feature on his highly anticipated upcoming album. K.O. Confirms Jaw-Dropping Surprise Feature On Upcoming Album Taking to social media, he revealed that fans can expect a standout verse from a fellow rapper that is sure to leave them impressed. “Got another surprise guest feature on there that when you members hear it you’ll be like … Cos mans laced one of his cleanest rap verses in recent years on my album,” K.O wrote. Got another surprise guest…
Evaluating the prospects for a once-great NFL quarterback like Russell Wilson is a complex topic that combines a statistical element with sentiment. With his recent performances over the past couple of years under scrutiny, NFL fans are left wondering: Is Russell Wilson’s time as a starting quarterback drawing to a close?Wilson has been a fixture in the NFL since being drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2012. With a Super Bowl victory and nine Pro Bowl selections on his resume, Wilson carved out a legacy characterized by dynamic play and durability. His career stats are impressive, including 43,653 passing yards and…
Jayasuriya took both wickets as Sri Lanka wrapped up New Zealand’s innings within four overs on the last day of the Test match at Galle.Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya took two overs to polish off the New Zealand tail and complete a five-wicket haul as Sri Lanka sealed a 63-run victory in the opening Test match at Galle International Stadium. Chasing 275 for victory, New Zealand were all out for 211 on Monday despite Rachin Ravindra’s gallant 92, their batters unable to negotiate the sharp turn and low bounce at the venue. Jayasuriya (5-68) claimed his eighth five-wicket haul, seven of…
A-Reece Addresses Wrong Lyrics For “Kill The King” Mixtape On Apple Music. Following the release of his mixtape Kill The King, A-Reece has become the most talked-about rapper over the past week. He has been praised for his artistic approach and for consistently maintaining a high standard in the South African rap scene. A-Reece Addresses Wrong Lyrics For “Kill The King” Mixtape On Apple Music Even though the songs received a massive reception amongst the fans and critics, A-Reece addressed the errors in lyrics on Apple Music with most of his songs. “Please dont mind the lyrics on Apple Music…
The Reds announced that they have parted ways with manager David Bell. Bench coach Freddie Benavides will act as the club’s interim manager for the remainder of the season.“David provided the kind of steadiness that we needed in our clubhouse over the last few seasons,” president of baseball operations Nick Krall said in a statement released to the media. “We felt a change was needed to move the Major League team forward. We have not achieved the success we expected, and we need to begin focusing on 2025.” Bell’s tenure ends just short of six full seasons as Cincinnati’s manager.…
Marxist-leaning politician says he understands the complex challenges facing Sri Lanka and will work to meet people’s hopes.Marxist-leaning politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken his oath as Sri Lanka’s new president after he was declared the winner of Saturday’s election. Dissanayake took his oath at the Presidential Secretariat building in Colombo early Monday morning. He said he understood the complexity of the problems facing Sri Lanka and would work hard to realise people’s hopes and win the confidence of all Sri Lankans. “I will do my best to fully restore the people’s confidence in politicians,” Dissanayake said after taking the…
Former President Trump holds rally on Long Island Former President Donald Trump held a rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum on Long Island – his first rally since a second apparent assassination attempt against him. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses has the story. NEW YORK – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to make an appearance on Long Island on Sunday, according to sources. Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would meet Modi during his visit to the U.S. Modi is scheduled to be in the United States this weekend, along with the leaders of Australia and…
Social Media Reacts To Cassper Promoting Alcohol Amid Christian Values. Renowned rapper Cassper Nyovest has found himself at the centre of a social media storm as fans and critics alike engage in a heated debate over his perceived mixing of Christian values with his flamboyant lifestyle. Social Media Reacts To Cassper Promoting Alcohol Amid Christian Values The conversation sparked into life when Cassper shared a dynamic video clip of himself rapping passionately over an unreleased track. In this eye-catching snippet, he not only showcased his lyrical prowess but also prominently displayed a bottle of Billiato, his celebrated alcohol brand. Taking…
The Chicago White Sox are in the history books for the wrong reason. With their 4-2 loss to the San Diego Padres on Sunday afternoon, they lost their 120th game of the 2024 season and tied the modern record for most losses in a single season. They are now tied with the 1962 expansion New York Mets and have to win each of their remaining six games to avoid having the record all to themselves. The first three remaining are against the Los Angeles Angels, and then the next three are against a Detroit Tigers team that is desperately trying…