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EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: Andy Warhol's "Empire" Turns 60!

From July 25-28, guests can immerse themselves in the avant-garde masterpiece and pay homage to the Art Deco grandeur as they make their way through the Empire State Building Observatory Experience.

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WATCH: Billy Idol Talks Life in New York, Electric Lady Studios, and TikTok Virality

The punk rocker visited ESB for a lighting ceremony and exclusive fan event on the 80th Floor, where he performed acoustic versions of “Rebel Yell,” “Eyes Without a Face,” and “White Wedding” with longtime collaborator, Steve Stevens.

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Nicole Scherzinger Lights ESB to Celebrate the Championships, Wimbledon

Wimbledon celebrates the return of The Hill in New York for the third year at Empire Fulton Ferry in Brooklyn. The event launched on July 12 with a free concert headlined by Scherzinger.

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Five Things Guests Love About the Empire State Building Observatory - Tripadvisor's #1 Attraction in the World!

On June 25, the Empire State Building Observatory was named the #1 Attraction in the World – and #1 in the U.S. for the third consecutive year – in Tripadvisor’s 2024 Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Things to Do. Find out what guests love about the Empire State Building Observatory!

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Cyndi Lauper Lights the Empire State Building to Celebrate Her Farewell Tour

Lauper visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony and sit with fans for a special Q&A with 106.7 LITE FM's Cubby Bryant and Christine Nagy on the 80th Floor, in partnership with iHeartRadio.

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Why is there a Dragon on the Empire State Building?

The Empire State Building declared allegiance to the King in a “Team Green” takeover that included a life-sized Iron Throne, cast visit, and a one-of-a-kind, 270-foot Vhagar the Dragon coiled around the building’s mast ahead of “House of the Dragon” Season Two.

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Fourth of July in NYC 2024: Why You Should Celebrate at the Empire State Building

As one of the tallest buildings in the city, the Empire State Building offers a prime vantage point to witness fireworks shows in Manhattan and the surrounding areas, which includes the iconic Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks.

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Babyface and D-Nice Light ESB in Red and Gold for the Apollo Theater's 90th Anniversary

Singer-songwriter & producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and DJ & record producer D-Nice visited the building to flip the switch in a lighting ceremony to honor the milestone and toured the Observatory Experience's immersive exhibits.

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WATCH: Billie Jean King Talks Self Confidence and the Evolution of Women in Sports

Tennis legend Billie Jean King visited the Empire State Building to celebrate the Women's Sports Foundation's 50th Anniversary with a special tower lighting ceremony and tour of the iconic Observatory Experience.

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