Anthony Pham* New York, baby, always jacked up. Let’s face it, NYC is just a different place when Harry Styles is in town. This is a notoriously tough city to impress — so many superstars pass through here without making a mark. But as soon as Harry moved in for his Together, Together tour, for an unprecedented run of sold-out shows in Madison Square Garden — 30 nights in all, starting in late August — he completely took over the town.
Excitement has been in the air since his residency began, turning the whole city into Harry’s House. He invaded the Garden while the historic venue was already having a big summer, after the Knicks scored their NBA championship. (And as Harry quipped, “They also do weddings!”) His shows have been joyful celebrations, with a whole new set list. (“Kiwi”!!!) But that’s just the beginning. Here’s to the love affair between Harry and New York City — when this guy’s here, everything’s coming up roses.
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Harry Walks the City Streets
Image Credit: XNY/Star Max/GC Images Part of the city’s obsession with Harry Styles has been his determination to walk to the gig nearly every day, taking the stroll from Brooklyn into midtown Manhattan, right to the stage door. This is a highly unusual flex for a superstar, to say the least. But what a power move — no handlers, no entourage, just the artist taking to the city streets he loves, like a real New Yorker, without anyone hassling him. He’s got his shades, his trusty “Techno Is My Boyfriend” baseball hat, and the street cool of the urban flaneur. Meteorological fact: this is the reason why NYC weather has been so freakishly sunny, as Harry Summer turns into Slutty Pumpkin Autumn. It turns out Mother Nature is a KissCo girlie. —Rob Sheffield
