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To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Pokémon Go staged a Times Square mega raid where Mewtwo appeared on the surrounding screens and Mega Mewtwo Y was battled by about 1,000 players; the event featured a Master Ball capture and a guaranteed perfect Mewtwo, echoing the original trailer’s promise, with Go Fest 2026 set as a free global celebration featuring Mega Mewtwo X and Y on July 11–12.
To celebrate Pokémon Go’s 10th anniversary, an invite-only event in Times Square drew about 2,000 real‑world trainers for a live Mega Mewtwo Y raid, which was livestreamed and followed by a weekend global Pokémon Go Fest event; the milestone underscores the game’s enduring popularity, its strong in-person event model, and Scopely’s continued management after Niantic’s games division was acquired.
Dave & Buster's Times Square marks America’s 250th birthday with a limited-time Pretzel Dog Tower as a shareable centerpiece for Fourth of July celebrations, complemented by unlimited gameplay, a live DJ and an all-American barbecue buffet, drawing curious guests and praise from staff.
Norway fans turned New York City into a World Cup spectacle, parading a viral Viking Row at Times Square and even in a moving subway during rush hour, after Norway’s 4-1 win over Iraq with Haaland scoring twice; fans now await a group-stage clash with Senegal in Boston and a final group match against France.
Norwegian World Cup supporters flooded Manhattan, staging Viking-row celebrations in Times Square and the subway ahead of Monday’s Norway–Senegal game, riding on the back of a 4-1 opening win over Iraq and fueling global buzz around Norway’s World Cup run.
Gunshots erupted in Times Square near 42nd Street and Broadway Thursday afternoon; police say one person has been arrested and another taken to the hospital, with investigators still determining motive and whether more suspects are at large.
A brawl erupted between Argentinian and Algerian World Cup fans in Times Square ahead of their matchup, with videos showing mobs shoving rivals as liquids were thrown; police said one person was arrested for disorderly conduct and no injuries were reported as the teams prepared to play at Kansas City Stadium in Missouri.
New York Knicks clinched the NBA title with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in game five, ending a 53-year wait. Jubilant crowds flooded Manhattan, but celebrations turned violent with gunfire near Times Square, five yellow school buses (used to shuttle World Cup fans) torched or damaged, and police cars targeted. A 17-year-old was shot in the foot; 63 people were arrested and ten officers were injured. Knicks owner James Dolan urged restraint as official celebrations are planned for Thursday.
A 40-foot inflatable Elon Musk appeared in Times Square with provocative tattoos and banners criticizing Grok, an AI model tied to SpaceX, alleging it enables non-consensual image generation; the stunt by Safe AI Now critiques Musk and Grok as the SpaceX IPO proceeds, reportedly priced at $135 per share.
Madonna stunned fans by staging an unannounced, intimate pop-up concert in Times Square, drawing a large crowd and leaving attendees buzzing about the surprise performance.
Pop icon Madonna surprised New York with a 15-minute pop-up concert in Times Square on June 4, 2026, timed to kick off Pride Month and preview material from her upcoming 15th studio album, Confessions II. The intimate performance—featuring a mix of classics and new songs—was tied to a Grindr partnership that helped coordinate the countdown and turnout for fans.
Madonna stunned New York with a secret pop-up in Times Square on June 4, 2026, timed to kick off Pride Month and preview material from her upcoming Confessions II album. In partnership with Grindr, the surprise performance streamed on the app and turned Midtown into a high-energy dance party as a pink-lit stage framed her Dolce & Gabbana pink corset bodysuit. She teased new music with Sabrina Carpenter’s collaboration “Bring Your Love,” danced on a moving platform, and closed with crowd-pleasers like “I Love New York” and “Hung Up” amid rainbow visuals, followed by an afterparty at the Times Square Edition.
Madonna staged a 15-minute surprise performance at The Square, a high-tech, secret venue built beneath Times Square that blends live music with digital billboards and on-site broadcast studios. The show, tied to the launch of The Square and a Pride Month partnership with Grindr, showcases a brand-forward concept where brands can activate experiences and stream to the public via QR codes, fitting into her Confessions II album campaign and reflecting the venue’s mission to create global moments without traditional ticketing.
Madonna kicked off Pride Month with a surprise six-song pop-up in Times Square, debuting the new single 'Love Sensation' from Confessions II while revisiting hits from Confessions on a Dance Floor; she wore archival Gucci and custom Dolce & Gabbana looks, signaling a retro revival ahead of the album release.
Madonna staged a Grindr-sponsored Pride Month pop-up in Times Square’s The Square, opening with “I Feel So Free” and performing a 15-minute set that blends three tracks from Confessions II with three from Confessions on a Dance Floor, plus a brand-new track called “Love Sensation.” The reveal used 18,000 square feet of LED screens and drew onlookers amid the iconic intersection, ahead of a Tribeca Festival appearance and related Grindr merch drops.