Olivia “Livvy” Dunne and Paul Skenes spent some of their weekend in NYC rocking around the Christmas tree. In a video posted Saturday on TikTok, Dunne is seen mouthing the lyrics to Wham!’s beloved holiday classic, “Last Christmas,” by the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree before finding Skenes, a.k.a. the “shoulder to cry on.” “Tallest shoulder … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. It’s beginning to look a lot like “Christmas at Rockefeller Center.” Tonight, the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be lit for the first time this season on a live TV … Read more
Amid the metro mayhem of New York City’s Rockefeller Center, CJ — Correll Jones — has become as sturdy a presence as the iconic plaza he’s welcomed guests to for the last 23 years. That’s why his business card reads: “Mayor of Rockefeller Center.” CJ’s business card reads “Mayor of Rockefeller Center.” Brian Zak/NY Post … Read more
Dissatisfied at being remembered merely as oil barons, real estate tycoons, political bellwethers, and lavish philanthropists, at some point the Rockefellers began to specialize in dramatic exits. Politician Nelson, at least as Johnny Carson would tell it, died doing what he loved best: his aide and alleged mistress Megan Marshack. But it was Nelson’s son, … Read more
A Texas man spent months teaching his soon-to-be-fiancé how to ice skate – just so he could pop the question at the iconic rink at Rockefeller Center. After nearly three years together, Houston native Barrington Dave was ready to give his girlfriend, Kennedy Kinnard, an engagement ring — and hatched the perfect plan. “I was … Read more
Flavor Flav claims his festive spirit was broken when NBC officials allegedly kicked him out of the Backstreet Boys dressing room at the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting in NYC on Wednesday night. The holiday extravaganza saw a slew of famous faces welcoming in the festive season, including the popular boy band and Kelly Clarkson, who … Read more
Coco Jones is checking New York’s biggest holiday traditions off her list this year. First, the R&B singer performed her Grammy-nominated single “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last week — in the pouring rain. “My toes are frozen, but I was thankful to perform,” she told The Post. And … Read more
Deck your halls. It’s that time of year – for the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting. 2024 will be the 93rd year of the tradition. More than 50,000 multicolor LED lights will gleam from the impressively tall tree, per NBC. It’s topped by a Swarovski star designed by architect Daniel Libeskind, which was first … Read more
He’s a real conifer-sseur. A visit to the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree — dizzyingly tall, dazzlingly lit — is one of NYC’s most treasured holiday rituals. And behind every sky-high stunner chopped down and brought into the Big Apple to make spirits bright at Christmastime stands just one man with an eye for perfection — most likely … Read more
It rocks! A new 360-degree skyline attraction at Rockefeller Center is guaranteed to bring you a step — or a few hundred — above the rest. Top of the Rock unveiled its brand-new Skylift ride — a stunning ascending circular platform that propels up to 13 riders 900 feet in the air. The attraction, which … Read more
Rockefeller Center’s owners were thinking outside the Rock — way outside — when they brought bar/restaurant Smith & Mills to the fabled Midtown complex. The speakeasy-like lounge is a hiding-in-plain-sight delight. The new venue was originally supposed to open a year ago, and it’s the last sort of place you expect in the landmark’s underground concourse, which is teeming … Read more
Hugh Jackman broke a big rule during an outing for Christmas in New York over the holidays. The Aussie actor, who recently announced his separation from his wife, took a trip on Christmas morning to go and see the big tree at Rockefeller Center. However, his little solo excursion didn’t quite end up going as … Read more
Barry Manilow seemed to have a holly jolly time performing on Wednesday at Rockefeller Center’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Despite the 80-year-old singer being caught up in the holiday spirit while singing “All I Want For Christmas is You” and “Because It’s Christmas,” some Grinches on X trolled his appearance. Many made fun of his … Read more
Ready, set, glow! The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been carefully selected and is due to make its way to the Big Apple next week for a lighting ceremony hosted by Kelly Clarkson on Wednesday, Nov. 29. This year’s sappy specimen — a Norway spruce 80-feet tall and 43 feet in diameter that was donated … Read more
Throughout its illustrious 84 years, Rockefeller Center has constantly evolved — both at the ground and bird’s eye levels. The Art Deco icon designed by Raymond Hood initially comprised 14 buildings, as well as public art, fountains and gardens, when it was completed in 1939. John D. Rockefeller’s creation was conceived as a “city within … Read more