Jay-Z had planned to surprise New Yorkers with a concert in Manhattan atop the Ed Sullivan Theater marquee for his appearance on David Letterman's show. However, New York City officials denied a permit for the event citing "capacity and security reasons."
MTV.com News — Secret Jay-Z concert atop the famed Ed Sullivan Theater marquee was nixed days before the event.By Mawuse Ziegbe
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Brooklyn Vegan — Mayor Bloomberg was in no Empire State of Mind yesterday. Jay-Z had planned to put on a surprise performance atop the marquee of the Ed Sullivan Theater Monday but the Ma... more info
MTV.co.uk News — Jay-Z has been forced to cancel a planned free concert in his native New York as city officials refused to grant permission for the performance due to security concerns. ... more info
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Jay-Z has scrapped plans for a surprise concert in his native New York after city officials voiced concerns about security and refused to gran... more info
VH1 News — Jay-Z had planned to surprise New Yorkers with a concert in Manhattan atop the Ed Sullivan Theater marquee for his appearance on David Letterman's show. However, New York... more info
Pop Crunch — The Big Apple may be the “Concrete Jungle Where Dreams Are Made Of,” but it’s no longer the ideal city to take in a free concert. Mayor Michael Bloomberg has pulled... more info
Perez Hilton — Boo! We bet this would have been a really great show!
Jay-Z was slated to perform above the marquee at the Ed Sullivan Theater for The Late Show With David Letterman Mond... more info