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Diddy is about to make a grand homecoming to Harlem. He will be honored with the Icon Award at The Apollo Theater.

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Drake finally touched the stage at the Apollo Theater. On Saturday night (Jan. 21), the 6 God headlined his first of two shows at the famed Harlem venue, and he brought out 21 Savage and local rap stars Dipset, too.

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The Harlem Festival of Culture announced that Lil Kim will be the headliner for their kickoff concert at the Apollo Theater towards the end of January. The show will coincide with the venue's 89th anniversary. The concert lineup will also feature Ashanti and Remy Ma along with Fivio Foreign, with more guests to be announced later.

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The 2021 edition of the Soul Train Awards has a new location.

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As the world seeks out new ways to keep everyone entertained during the quarantine it seems providing unique digital experiences is the way to go. One performance venue is also jumping in on the fun.

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Amy Schumer has handily won over fans off all sides of the racial and political spectrum but following the premier of her Live At The Apollo HBO special, accusations of being a culture vulture have begun to spring up.

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Pharrell Williams has yet another new gig on his resume. The prolific artist, producer and designer is the newest member of the Apollo Theater’s board of directors. 

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Pharrell Williams’ epic night at The Apollo Theater has made its way to the Internets, free of charge.

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Pharrell Williams has been enlisted to help launch the latest segment of the “American Express Unstaged” live-streaming concert series.

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The art of breakdancing was born and exploded in popularity in the United States, becoming a global phenomenon and inspiring new forms. At the historic Apollo Theater later this month, the four-day Hip Hop dance festival, Breakin’ Convention, will bring together an international representation of dancers  keeping the art form alive.

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Monday marked the 78th anniversary of the opening of the famed Apollo Theater in Harlem. The Apollo is a national landmark and still stands in New York City as a symbol of Black music and culture. Its significance is perhaps best exemplified by the many entertainers who got their start there in keeping with its reputation […]

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President Obama Sings Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” At The Apollo [Video]   Last night (January 19), President Obama was at Harlem’s famed Apollo Theater for a fundraiser and decided to flex his vocal chords in song. After taking to the stage and thanking some of the night’s performers, including Al Green, Obama started singing […]