Big Apple

Wendy Williams rang in her 61st birthday Friday, and she was all smiles as she celebrated with friends in the Big Apple!

Check out her exuberant grin ... the TV host and personality looked thrilled to be with her loved ones as she stepped into New York City's Tucci restaurant for dinner. And, in a video of her heading to her gathering ... she confirmed her birthday was going just fabulously.

She got all dolled up for the special occasion, opting for a super short animal print dress that showed off her cleavage. She paired the dress with white sneakers and an oversized black handbag. She finished off her look with large shades and her signature pinky-purple lipstick.

Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson are going full send after taking their romance public ... hitting up an NYC hot spot for a date night -- and PDA was on the menu!!

The new power couple was spotted leaving the celeb-favorite Carbone in the Big Apple on Monday ... and it's safe to assume they knew the cameras would be waiting for them as they made their exit hand-in-hand.

Klay, 35, sported a white polo and some navy track pants for their public debut as an item ... while 30-year-old Meg elected to go with a multi-colored dress, but the two were matching in the smile department.

New York has been hit with major flash flooding this week -- and social media videos are showing straight-up apocalyptic scenes, with the city's public transport system getting deluged as the city was pummeled by relentless rain Monday night.

Check it out -- gallons of water flooding the platform at one NYC stop, drowning it while commuters are trapped inside the train ... a haunting scene straight out of a disaster movie.

In the video footage, you can see passengers watching helplessly from inside, with some even kneeling on their seats to avoid the water creeping in uner the doors ... as the conductor tells them he can't open the doors out of caution.

Hair she is! Chappell Roan hit NYC looking like a Disney princess straight out of a fever dream -- filming her new music video while rocking a very OTT Rapunzel-inspired 'do.

The scene was pure pop fantasy -- Chappell was spotted lounging on a Manhattan fire escape railing Monday ... with miles of thick crimped red hair cascading over the edge as cameras rolled on her latest music video.

Don’t be fooled -- Chappell’s not out here testing some miracle hair serum or rocking a Rapunzel-grade wig. The fiery tresses were already draped over the railing, and she simply popped out with her real hair, perched perfectly to make it look like those ground-length locks were all hers.

A picture might be worth a thousand words, but this statue in New York City will leave ya speechless ... 'cause while it's apparently a leg that's not what many are seeing.

"Foot Fountain," a new 10-foot-tall art installation, was erected in Manhattan's High Line Park recently. It's a pink leg -- cut off around the knee -- brimming with tongues and ending in a giant foot with red toenails.

There's a contraption nearby people can pedal that seems to make the top of the sculpture squirt ... no, we're not making this up.

If you didn’t know Wendy Williams' past, you’d never guess the storm she's weathered ... 'cause sis stepped out looking straight-up fire this week.

The former talk show queen made a surprise appearance at Columbia University in NYC on Tuesday -- turning heads while supporting her designer BFF Mel Maxi, who also styled her for the occasion.

Wendy rocked a printed monochrome shirt tucked into black shorts like a model -- and she was loving every bit of the tall-girl-approved fit.

Andy Cohen has officially sold his longtime New York City duplex, marking the end of a two-decade chapter in the Bravo host’s real estate journey in this location ... TMZ has learned.

Real estate sources tell us the Bravo boss, who originally listed the West Village property in September 2024 for $14 million, sold the property for $10.5 million last week.

The 3,500-square-foot duplex was a custom combination of four separate units AC bought over 20 years. The home features three fireplaces, a cobalt-blue kitchen, a steam room, and a custom-designed staircase made of glass and steel.

Cohen, who has been candid about his desire for outdoor space, relocated to another West Village penthouse ... for a casual $18 million.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce gave the Big Apple a reason to stop and stare -- stepping out lookin' like the couple of the summer.

The pop star and her NFL boyfriend stepped out Saturday night for a swanky dinner in New York City. Taylor was pure pink perfection in a mini dress with gold buttons, pairing it with beige heels.

Meanwhile, Travis kept it low-key and luxe -- rocking a fresh white top, trousers, white socks, and black loafers.

The duo hit up a trendy downtown dinner spot, walking in like they owned the place ... of course, with a handful of security in tow.

Ja'Marr Chase is great at dodging NFL defenders ... and, apparently, handsy fans too.

Check out this video TMZ Sports has obtained of a super awkward encounter the Cincinnati Bengals star had with a woman on Sunday morning on a New York City street.

As the NFL's best wideout was walking out of Zero Bond following a weekend of activities at Fanatics Fest ... he coldly swerved a woman's hug attempt.

LeBron James had to deal with some salty fans outside a New York City event Saturday night ... with angry pedestrians hurling insults at the basketball legend.

TMZ has obtained video of the NBA's all-time leading scorer walking into Fanatics Fest this weekend surrounded by his entourage ... and, while no one made a move to get into a physical altercation with the 6'9" star, they let him know he's got no love from the Big Apple.

Check out the clip ... Lebron's getting more boos than when he bailed on Cleveland to take his talents to South Beach back in the day -- with fans calling him "Le-Bum" and otherwise trying to get in his head.

Welcome to New York, Travis Kelce! The Kansas City Chiefs star ditched his posh pad in Florida in favor of an NYC date night with Taylor Swift Friday evening ... and some lucky fans caught a glimpse of the pair!

The lovebirds were seen taking their time while strolling out of the Italian restaurant Torrisi -- TK shook a staff member's hand while the popstar followed closely behind. The pair seemed in no rush to take cover from thrilled onlookers ... chatting before grabbing each other's hands and eventually stepping into their SUV.

Tay and Trav seemingly coordinated their outfits for their late-night rendezvous ... with the singer sporting a light blue tank paired with a pleated mini skirt and white heels, and her better half in an all-white T-shirt and shorts ensemble.

Hugh Jackman staged the slickest getaway since Wolverine grew claws -- diving into a car full of gobsmacked strangers to escape a fan frenzy like it was no big deal!

You gotta see this -- Hugh was totally swarmed by autograph- and selfie-seekers outside his NYC show 'From New York with Love' ... so he flagged down a random car, asked where they were headed, and when they said 6th Ave, he was ready to go.

It wasn’t an Uber, a Lyft, or even a car service -- but Hugh didn’t care. He slid right in like it was his ride all along, while the crowd he'd just ditched stood there totally baffled.

Wendy Williams looked overjoyed to be out of the assisted living facility where she's living and back in the Big Apple streets ... grabbing a meal with some friends.

The former talk show host stepped out in NYC Thursday night with media mogul Alvina Alston and fashionista Tobi Rubinstein ... gripping them tightly when they met up on the sidewalk.

Check out the video ... Williams is just buzzing with excitement while embracing her pals, and they even stopped to take a picture together before heading into the joint.

Miley Cyrus took the Big Apple by storm Wednesday ... putting on a wild performance and then dazzling her gazillion fans in her super sexy outfit right on the street.

It all started with Miley's concert last night ... the singer jumped onstage and belted out a bunch of tunes off her new album, "Something Beautiful," at Rough Trade Below in the famed Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan.

Video shows Miley -- clad in jean shorts, fishnets, a shirt and jacket -- standing in front of a mic and singing one of her hits, "Easy Lover."

Paul McCartney & Steven Tyler run into each other in the Big Apple ... no, it's not the beginning of a hilarious joke -- it happened for real this weekend!

TMZ has obtained video of the two music legends bumping into each other -- seemingly by chance -- outside the Surrey Hotel on New York City's Upper East Side Saturday.

Check out the clip ... McCartney and his crew are walking toward the entrance -- when he seems to notice Tyler standing over to the right.

We’re getting a closer look at Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez’s girls' night out in New York City over the weekend -- cause TMZ has the exclusive footage.

New video and photos we've obtained show the superstar duo arriving at Monkey Bar in Midtown Manhattan on Saturday night. Taylor pulled up first in a black Range Rover, flanked by her security team, before heading inside the upscale restauran

The longtime best friends later exited together, hopping into a black SUV waiting curbside. Taylor rocked a black mini dress paired with silver heels, while Selena stunned in camel-colored slacks, a halter top, and a coordinating blazer.