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MTV VMAs Returning To Newark
The VMAs are going to rock The Rock.
MTV announced on Tuesday, May 23, the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards will be held at the Prudential Center in Newark for the second year in a row on Sept. 12. This is the third time the VMAs will be held in Newark, having also been held there in 2019. The Prudential Center is getting to play host to the 40th annual ceremony.
“We’re thrilled to be returning to the Prudential Center in Newark for this year’s VMAs,"” said Bruce Gillmer, President of Music, Music Talent, Programming & Events, Paramount and Chief Content Officer, Music, Paramount+. “Celebrat…
Canadian Man Called Bomb Threats To Boston Children's Hospital, Others: FBI
Boston and federal officials say they've arrested a 42-year-old Canadian man who is responsible for several bomb threats last month, authorities said on Monday, Oct. 24.
Joshua Kimble, of Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, is charged with 12 counts of public mischief, 12 counts of false information, and a charge of failing to comply with a probation officer, Boston police said. Police arrested him last month, and he is being held in Canada. It's unclear when he'll be sent to the US to stand trial.
Authorities said Kimble made a bomb threat to the Children's Hospital on Sept. 9 …
Newark Boxer, 17, Youngest Ever To Go Pro In NJ
July 13 will be a big day in the history of New Jersey boxing -- and especially for Newark.
On that date, city native Shakur Stevenson, 21, will come back to his hometown for a featherweight bout against Hairon Socarras at the Prudential Center. Stevenson (11-0), who won a silver medal in the 2016 Olympics, has never fought professionally in his hometown before.
"Newark, I'm coming home! I've wanted to fight at Prudential Center since my pro debut, and the time has finally come," Stevenson told ESPN. "I haven't fought in Newark in over four years, and I promise it will be w…