‘Now I’m being met with flowers’: Leon Thomas III, Grammy award-winning producer and childhood actor, plays first hometown show in Williamsburg

Gen-Z’s childhood television crush and the penman behind popular modern R&B hits is moving out from behind the scenes and taking his rightful place at center stage. Leon Thomas III, a musical multi-hyphenate, serenaded a crowd of R&B lovers during his first Brooklyn show on Nov. 29 at Baby’s All Right, just a few neighborhoods over from where he grew up.

Infinity Song unpacks unique sound, ‘Hater’s Anthem’ and more ahead of Blue Note residency

Soft rock fans may know Infinity Song from their viral hit “Hater’s Anthem” but it’s the group’s grassroots foundation, gospel upbringing and intricate harmonies that landed them their first residency at the jazz staple, Blue Note, starting April 15. 

No-ey Chestnut! Reigning champ of Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest banned from 2024 showing

All he can’t eat!

Joey Chestnut, the chow-down champ with 16 Nathan’s Famous hot dog-devouring victories under his belt, will not return for this year’s annual all-you-can-eat competition in Coney Island.

Ladies of Liberty stand victorious after record-breaking home opener at Barclays Center

Women’s basketball season is underway, and so far Brooklyn’s home team has been bringing in nothing but wins, including a dub during a home opener they played in front of a sellout crowd at Barclays Center on May 18.

Black History Month: A conversation with black pioneers leading across Brooklyn

Black History Month dates back to 1926 when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History designated the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Over time, the celebration expanded to encompass the entire month, honoring and recognizing the contributions of Black individuals throughout history.

Brooklyn goes buck wild! New York Mavericks bringing the rodeo to Barclays Center this summer

There’s no need to travel out west this summer since the Professional Bull Riding League recently added the New York Mavericks, a team of Brooklyn-based bull riders, to their slate, with competitions kicking off at Barclays Center on Aug. 9.