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Zaxbys Makes New York City Debut

by Kadeem Lundy October 10, 2026
written by Kadeem Lundy

After 36 years, Georgia-born Zaxbys has opened their first two New York City locations. Zaxbys, is famously known for their Famous Fingerz™, 12 signature sauces which include signature Zax Sauce®, Spicy Zax Sauce®, Tongue Torch®, and Nuclear™, as well as an expansive menu of craveable menu items.

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Curtis ’50 Cent Jackson’ Launches Planet Hollywood NYC Menu

by Kadeem Lundy August 20, 2026
written by Kadeem Lundy

Rapper, actor, businessman and entrepreneur Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson celebrated a new partnership with Planet Hollywood NYC (PH Live) on Tuesday (August 18). Jackson was on hand to unveil a special themed menu at the restaurant location.

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Lipton Refreshes New Yorkers With Iced Tea Pop Up

by Kadeem Lundy June 12, 2026
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In honor of National Iced Tea Day, Lipton offered New Yorkers free iced tea beverages from a dedicated Lipton Iced Tea Stand branded truck near Bryant Park.

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The Wayans Brothers’ Return Resets ‘Scary Movie’

by Kadeem Lundy June 5, 2026
written by Kadeem Lundy

After being absent from the ‘Scary Movie’ film franchise for over two decades, Shawn and Marlon Wayans have made their return to the series in the recently released film.

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Complex and Lionsgate Team for ‘Michael’ Pop-Up

by Kadeem Lundy April 10, 2026
written by Kadeem Lundy

Between April 2-5, Complex celebrated the upcoming release of Lionsgate’s Michael, by hosting a pop-up exhibition event displaying select costumes and props from the upcoming biopic.The latest Michael Jackson biopic, details the late megastar’s rise from early childhood stardom to his massive success with albums Thriller and Bad.

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Freddie Gibbs, RJ Cyler and Ryan Prows Talk “Night Patrol”

by Kadeem Lundy January 15, 2026
written by Kadeem Lundy

Shudder’s latest horror film ‘Night Patrol’ is set to arrive in theaters this Friday, January 16th, but a select few got the chance to see the film early at New York City’s Magic Johnson Theater, during a screening hosted by the Hip Hop Gamer. The film’s writer/director Ryan Prows was in attendance along with cast members RJ Cyler and Freddie Gibbs.

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Jules Juda Celebrates 50th Birthday with Sunday Dinner: Rehearsal Dinner Initiative Launch Gala

by Kadeem Lundy November 13, 2025
written by Kadeem Lundy

Award-winning songwriter, producer, and visionary Jules Bartholomew (professionally known as Jules Juda) celebrated his 50th birthday with an intimate black tie gala at Dramma Nightclub in New York City on Monday, November 10th. The gala also helped launch Judas’s Sunday Dinner: Rehearsal Dinner Initiative.

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New York City Wine & Food Festival Wraps With FoodieCon

by Kadeem Lundy October 22, 2025
written by Kadeem Lundy

This year’s Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, which took place between October 15th- October 19th, officially concluded with FoodieCon on Sunday (October 19th). FoodieCon took place at Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at South Street Seaport’s Pier 17.

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Black Theatre United Hosts 3rd Annual Gala

by Kadeem Lundy October 4, 2025
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On Monday (September 29th), Black Theatre United founders and co-chairs gathered at the Ziegfeld Ballroom to honor Black Broadway talent.

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MACY’S x HADDAD HOST ROOKIE KIDS RUNWAY ON BROADWAY FASHION SHOW AT ICONIC MACY’S HERALD SQUARE PLAZA

by Kadeem Lundy September 19, 2025
written by Kadeem Lundy

Macy’s joined forces with Haddad to host an iconic back-to-school celebration called Rookie Kids Runway on Broadway Fashion Show.

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Movement, mindfulness, and making space for what m Movement, mindfulness, and making space for what matters. ✨

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cody Rigsby opened up about his personal mental health journey, the role of therapy, and how building a relationship with movement, maintaining a routine, and making time for loved ones can support overall well-being.

The evening brought together voices and advocates to spark meaningful conversations and remind us that we’re never alone.

#ThisIsCrazy #NAMI #MentalHealthAwareness #TheKnockturnal
Mental health, meaningful conversations, and a lit Mental health, meaningful conversations, and a little ’90s R&B. 🎶

At the “This Is Crazy!” Benefit Performance and Party, presented by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, Justin Sylvester opened up about the importance of prioritizing mental health and his personal relationship with therapy. He also brought a little nostalgia to the conversation, dishing on his favorite ’90s R&B hits.

Because taking care of yourself is always in style, and sometimes, the right soundtrack makes all the difference.

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A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment t A night of impact, driven by a shared commitment to youth mental health.

@selenagomez hosted the 4th Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit in Los Angeles, continuing the mission to expand access to mental health resources for young people worldwide.

Through its commitment to donate 1% of sales to the Rare Impact Fund, the organization supports the Fund’s work alongside 30 nonprofit partners across five continents, reaching more than 3.5 million young people each year.

Sharing a message of hope via Instagram, Gomez wrote, “I hope everyone who asks for help knows they’re never alone, and that there will always be someone there to listen, support them, and remind them they matter.”
Consider our expectations exceeded. Olivia Rodrig Consider our expectations exceeded.

Olivia Rodrigo and Chappell Roan have joined forces for a new remix of “Expectations,” from Rodrigo’s album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The release marks Roan’s first official collaboration and arrives alongside a music video, delivering the camp, spectacle, and pop magic we didn’t know we needed in one unforgettable visual moment.
Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisit Knock knock! It’s time for Cover to Cover: Revisited.

We’re opening up The Knockturnal vault and stepping back onto the front page. We’re taking a look back at the icons, headliners, and tastemakers who have defined The Knockturnal cover history.

For the inaugural edition of this series, we just had to throw it back to the very beginning with our inaugural digital cover star from June 2017: Machine Gun Kelly.

Revisit the full cover story and iconic shoot at theknockturnal.com

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Styling By: Morgan Penny
At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pic At the New York Film Festival, The Only Living Pickpocket in New York stood out as a compelling exploration of New York City, changing times, and the lives of those society often overlooks. 

Through interviews with the director and cast, the film emerges as a heartfelt reminder of the importance of human connection, empathy, and understanding.

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If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love If you were expecting a version of Eat, Pray, Love, you’ll be in for a pleasant surprise with Love of Your Life.

The Knockturnal attended an exclusive screening with Amazon Prime in New York City for a closer look at the film, featuring some of the hottest talent in cinema today (hello, Margaret, Patrick, and Aaron!). Beyond its star-studded cast, the story invites audiences to reflect on their own experiences during COVID-19 and the lasting impact of the pandemic.

Love of Your Life is now playing in select theaters and will begin streaming globally on Prime Video October 14.

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The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with th The Man I Love’ made its New York premiere with the cast and creative team in attendance, including actors Rami Malek, Luther Ford, and Tom Sturridge, as well as director and co-writer Ira Sachs.

The Knockturnal spoke with Sachs about bringing 1980s New York to the screen and telling a story shaped by the HIV/AIDS pandemic without losing sight of art, desire, and life.

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@verde_nyc New York celebrated its official openin @verde_nyc New York celebrated its official opening with a performance by @mojavegrey and a crowd ready to party. 

VERDE brings a full New York evening to one place with a modern Mediterranean menu to share beneath crystal chandeliers, curated cocktails at the bar and a DJ drawing a fashionable crowd onto the dance floor.

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In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuri In a city where time is one of our greatest luxuries, Quiet Lux founder and CEO Lizzy Livne invited us to slow down at The Quiet Reset, an intimate wellness event hosted at Moss New York, a new luxury wellness and social club.

The afternoon combined relaxation, self-care, and a fresh perspective on the value of our time. We love the energy of New York. However, living in a city that never sleeps often means constantly rushing from one commitment to another. As a result, finding time to slow down can feel like a luxury.

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The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and The breakthrough performance that took Cannes and NYFF by storm is nothing short of a revelation.

Cannes Grand Prix winner Minotaur recently made its US debut at the New York Film Festival. The Knockturnal sat down with breakout star, Iris Lebedeva after the premier to discuss this breakthrough role and her immersion in the work itself. 

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A Caribbean escape, redefined. The Knockturnal c A Caribbean escape, redefined. 

The Knockturnal checked in for a luxurious stay on the Caribbean coast at @donomalasterrenashotel
The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New The world premiere of Ava DuVernay’s ’14th’ at New York Film Festival. Notable attendees included Gayle King, Katie Holmes, Fran Dresher, Robert Glasper, and three members of The Exonerated Five, along with documentary participants, Stacey Abrams, Ambassador Jeff Flake, Sherrilyn Ifill, Van Lathan, and Dr. David Blight.@thenyff @ava @netflix @liztaylorworld @dninh #14th #nyff #avaduvernay #netflix #constitution
Advertising Week New York 2026 once again took the Advertising Week New York 2026 once again took the spotlight and showcased innovative trends and inspirational moments.

Building a Bigger Canvas with John Legend was a highlight that played out before a full theater in Midtown.

In a conversation alongside A-Frame Brands executives, founder & CEO AriBloom and co-founder HillHarper, EGOT-winning artist Legend discussed balancing creative evolution, business, family, and purpose.

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This week, Jaguar introduced the Type 01 at STORIE This week, Jaguar introduced the Type 01 at STORIED NYC, unveiling the electric four-door grand tourer that will lead the brand’s new era.

Newly announced brand ambassador Florence Pugh joined the celebration for a star-studded evening featuring cocktails and an intimate performance by Sienna Spiro, all set inside Annie Leibovitz’s former home and studio in West Chelsea.

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Most premieres roll out a red carpet and this one Most premieres roll out a red carpet and this one was no different except for ‘The Beast.’

The Los Angeles premiere of the new Samuel L. Jackson action film had an armored presidential limousine sitting right out front. 

Aura Entertainment took over the Academy Museum to celebrate Renny Harlin’s new action-thriller. 

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People are full of contradictions… John Turturro People are full of contradictions…

John Turturro spoke with The Knockturnal about the complexities of human nature and how those contradictions shape his character in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.
Alice and Olivia styled it up for a great cause on Alice and Olivia styled it up for a great cause on the Upper East Side. 

To honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month a special evening at the brand’s Madison Avenue flagship brought out hundreds in support of the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. 

As part of a month-long October initiative benefiting BCRF, the night kicked off the advocacy by bringing together friends of the brand and BCRF supporters for an evening of fashion, shopping, and philanthropy.

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Paranormal Activity brings bone-chilling terror to Paranormal Activity brings bone-chilling terror to Broadway, and a new scream queen has entered the chat.

Making its debut in the UK, Paranormal Activity has officially made its way to New York City, bringing bone-chilling scares and supernatural horrors to Broadway. Leading the terrifying production are Cher Álvarez and Travis A. Knight, two rising talents making their Broadway debuts.

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At the W Hollywood, men’s health received the blue At the W Hollywood, men’s health received the blue spotlight for an evening where fashion met advocacy, as the Blue Jacket Fashion Show celebrated its Diamond Anniversary with a star-studded runway.

The night brought together style and entertainment for an important cause: prostate cancer awareness.

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