The New York Times – Music:
The veteran rapper and actor reprises his longtime “NCIS: Los Angeles” role of Sam Hanna for the procedural’s new spinoff.
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He Lost His Mother on 9/11. He Grew Up in Her Childhood Bedroom.
The New York Times – On the Runway:
Jacob Campbell was a baby when his mother was killed, and he has struggled to come to terms with the tragedy that shaped him. For the grandmother who raised him, it’s even harder.
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Ocasio-Cortez Says She Is Freezing Her Eggs and Still Mulling a Presidential Run
The New York Times – On the Runway:
In a TV interview, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez distanced herself from positions like “defund the police” and indicated she hasn’t ruled out a presidential or Senate run.
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Doreen Broadnax, Famous (as Sparky D) for ’80s Rap Battle, Dies at 61
The New York Times – Music:
Tossing verbal grenades back and forth with Roxanne Shanté, she helped establish a lasting hip-hop truism: Bad blood is good business.
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Tiny Love Stories: ‘Embarrassed Yet Unable to Stop’
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
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Irv Gotti: Key Milestones in the Life of the Rap Mogul
The New York Times – Music:
The producer, who died on Wednesday, built Murder Inc. into one of the most influential record labels of the early 2000s. His career was marred by a federal investigation and trial.
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Irv Gotti, Famed Hip-Hop Music Executive, Dies
The New York Times – Music:
The producer helped shape rap and R&B after founding the label Murder Inc., which launched artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.
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For Mets Fans, Opening Day Was All About Shopping
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
For a lot of fans at the new Mets team store, game day is all about the shopping.
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Burt Young, ‘Rocky’ Actor Who Played Complex Tough Guys, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Film:
A former boxer from the streets of Queens, he became a scene stealer with his portrayals of mobsters, cops and working men with soul.