What's going on in NYC area this weekend? Aug. 26-28

Do you need ideas for what to do this weekend in the city? Good Day's Ryan Kristafer has these suggestions. One involves "hanging out" with Harry Styles... (OK, not really.)

You can now buy 'Friends' Central Perk coffee with a real café coming soon

Fans of “Friends” can enjoy three different Central Perk Coffee blends, called the "Pivot Blend," the "How You Doin'?" and the "We Were on a Coffee Break."

‘90210’ actor Joe E. Tata, who played Peach Pit owner Nat, dies at 85

“He may have been in the back of many scenes, but he was a leading force, especially to us guys, on how to appreciate the gift that 90210 was.”

'MasterChef: Back to Win' recap: A spicy, surprising double whammy

Welcome back to “MasterChef” recaps for another other two-course culinary gauntlet (or another pair of back-to-back episodes, whichever you prefer). First, the top 10 chefs must make haute cuisine out of convenience-store food in “Gas Station Gourmet,” then they take a peppery page from a previous champion’s book in “Winners Mystery Box — Gerron Hurt.”

'Cars' Porsche 911 sold for $3.6 million at charity auction

A one-of-a-kind Porsche designed as a tribute to a beloved cartoon character has been auctioned for an astonishing amount.

NY's highest court to hear Weinstein conviction appeal

New York’s highest court has agreed to hear an appeal from Harvey Weinstein over his 2020 rape conviction.

Texas church to pay damages to 'Hamilton' after unauthorized performance

A spokesperson for Hamilton says the money will be donated to the South Texas Equality Project, which offers support for the LGBTQ community in the Rio Grande Valley.

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The heartwarming hit musical "Kinky Boots" is back in New York City at Stage 42. Callum Francis, who stars as "Lola," performed "Hold Me in Your Heart" on Good Day New York with Will Van Dyke on piano and Marc Malsegna on guitar.

MoviePass relaunch: Movie subscription service returns on Labor Day with plans starting at $10 a month

Movie fans can sign up for free to join a waitlist to get the service beginning on August 25. The company, which once had millions of subscribers, is making a comeback after temporarily shutting down in 2019.

Met Opera drops vaccine requirement, still mandates masks

The Metropolitan Opera is dropping its vaccination requirement for audiences next season but will still mandate the wearing of masks.

Record label severs ties with FN Meka: What you should know about the AI-powered virtual rapper

Amid mounting controversy, officials with Capitol Records say they have severed ties with a virtual rapper that they have signed just days prior. Here's what you need to know about FN Meka, virtual artists, and the controversy surrounding the concept.

Rapper Fetty Wap pleads guilty in federal drug case

Rapper and New Jersey native Fetty Wap pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court in New York to a conspiracy drug charge and now faces at least five years in prison.