From 1934 until the present, the Apollo Theatre has been the most important venue for black entertainment in the United States. Located on 125th Street in New York's black Harlem neighborhood, the Apollo is more than just a venue, it is a...

The Apollo Theater in New York City is one of the most famous clubs for popular music in the United States, and certainly the most famous club associated almost exclusively with African-American...

Back in the Apollo Theater's heyday, audience members walked through an ornate, spacious lobby. Inside the theater, hand-painted detailing decorated the walls. And on the stage, stars were born.Supporters have long tried to restore the Harlem landmark to those golden days of the 1930s and...

Pudding Pops! Sweater-loving cranky-pants Bill Cosby hosts the Jazz Foundation of America’s “A Great Night in Harlem” benefit concert at the Apollo Theater, including appearances by Danny (“I’m too old for this sh#@”) Glover, Letterman piano man Paul Shaffer, Congressman Charlie Rangel, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis...

Ferrer aides have argued lately that he's getting unfair treatment from the media. Luis Miranda put it most clearly the other day, telling Newsday: "We have learned to live with the fact that unfairness has characterized the coverage of this campaign," Miranda said. "The double...

The Soul Generals, the band that backed musical icon James Brown for his last 20 years, will carry on the Godfather's legacy with a series of appearances this year.The 17-piece band, with three backup singers, will begin the shows on Brown's birthday, May 3, at...